P.B.R.: The Secret Of Fulfilment

Text: Matthew 21:22; Mark 11: 22-24

 

P.B.R means Pray, Believe and Receive. These are the three words that unlock the secret of fulfilment in the life of a Christian. In this, we pray to God the Father in the name of Jesus the Son, believe that He will attend to what we have asked for and then we receive the answer by faith.

We often see some people who wish to receive from God but either fail to pray or receive. Of course, such people will not get the desired result. As stressed by our Lord Jesus Christ in the text above, the order (pray, believe and receive) needs to be followed to ensure realization of our wishes. It is indeed, a sound fundamental formula that we should all embrace and use. Nevertheless, we need to know how to pray.

The purpose of receiving what we ask from God is to glorify Him through His Son Jesus Christ. Therefore, we should pray to God in the name of His Son, Jesus. We should also pray with the right motives, and in accordance with God's will (James 4:1-3). There is also the need for us to ensure we forgive those who offend us as unforgiveness hinders prayers from being answered.

When we pray, it is important our prayer has focus and is specific. Absent-mindedness, day-dreaming, and all forms of distractions should be avoided. We should pray from our hearts and avoid unnecessary repetitions or reciting prayers mechanically. Prayers based on specific help us to focus our faith in God.

"… Without faith it is impossible to please Him …" (Hebrews 11:6). Believing in God when we pray indicates our confidence in the all-powerful God who is able to do all things (Ephesians 3:20). This was what gave Elijah, Hannah, Jabez and many others the answer to their requests. The same God who answered their prayers still answers prayers today, and will answer us if we pray in faith.

Our needs vary from one person to another. Among the things we can pray for include: success, finance, good job, healing/health, marriage, promotion, breakthroughs, Christian experiences, etc. As we pray ourselves, we should also remember to pray for our families, friends, the church, our leaders, communities, the nation and the world at large for the power and will of God to be made manifest (1 Timothy 2:1-3). 

It is only when we pray in faith, and believe in the Son (Jesus) that we can receive whatever we ask. However, we can't disregard the place of trusting and obeying the Word of God. "If you live in Me and My words remain in you and continue to live in your heart, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you (John 15:7). Only follow this formula – Pray, Believe, and you shall Receive according to God's riches in Christ Jesus.

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