Psalm 30:6-7 (TLB) “In my prosperity I said, ‘This is forever; nothing can stop me now! The Lord has shown me his favor. He has made me steady as a mountain.’ Then, Lord, you turned your face away from me and cut off your river of blessings. Suddenly my courage was gone; I was terrified and panic-stricken.” When we have God’s favor we feel strong and steady as a mountain.
God’s favor brings a river of blessings. When we cut off God’s favor we lose our courage, we are fearful, and even have times of panic or panic attacks. Could one of the reasons you don’t have courage, are fearful and panic be because you have lost God’s favor? Do you know how to get God’s favor back?
#1 – You have to be saved – born again. John 3:16 (TLB) “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that anyone who believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
#2 – You need to confess all known sins: 1 John 1:9-10 (NKJV) “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.”
#3 – You need to be right with others. Ask those you have hurt to forgive you and forgive those who have hurt you. Acts 24:16 (TLB) “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and men.”
#4 – You must ask for it. 2 Kings 13:4 (NIV) “Then Jehoahaz (put your name here)sought the LORD’s favor, and the LORD listened to him……”
#5 – Believe you have what you ask for: Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) “But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
Today’s Challenge:
If you have lose the favor of God or want the favor of God, look back at the ways to find God’s favor. Is there any sin you need to confess?