By Josephine Lim Weston
In recent weeks I've been praying with visions of faith ever since I received a new revelation of prayer. Whatever my prayer request, I straight away see what I want to see happen and then pray and thank the Lord for answering my prayer. No more pleading or coming to God with blank, worry or frustrating vision when praying but praying straightaway with "Answered and Victory Vision". That's faith - trusting the Lord with our prayer request confidently. I keep praying with victorious and answered visions and thank the Lord. Ever since I pray like that, I no longer approach prayer with burden in my heart but it has become a joy and much relief. As and when even in the midst of doing my daily chores, walking and going somewhere, I can pray for anything and for anyone with visions of faith and thankfulness straightaway. Life has become a life of prayer and thanksgiving.
Isaiah 43:18-19
18 “But forget all that—
it is nothing compared to what I am going to do.
19 For I am about to do something new.
See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness.
I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.
As a mother to an active 4-year-old boy, Jean-Luc is always in my prayers and I was worried for him whenever he goes to school. More worried for him than when I was homeschooling him because his teachers had complained to us in the past about him not listening, being disruptive and had so many time-outs in the past. But of course in recent months Jean-Luc's behaviour has improved immensely and much more ever since I approach God with visions of faith as I pray for Jean-Luc. Last week, Jean-Luc was given a WOW (Worker of the Week) certificate - by his teacher for collecting the most stars throughout the week in doing his schoolwork. We were surprised of course as this is the second time he has been given a WOW recognition. Also last week his class assistant teacher called us to one side and updated me and my husband on two different days that Jean-Luc had a lovely day in class, he has been listening and doing all his schoolwork. We were overjoyed and thanking the Lord for what He has done! This is quite a milestone and a big achievement coming from a boy whom we as parents had been called to meet with his deputy head teacher beginning of last year and all his teachers thus far had categorised him as a handful. But now whenever I sent him to school, his teachers would greet him with a big smile and say "Good morning" to him in a tone that's more joyful, proud (of him) and with respect. His headteacher too even waved and said goodbye to him when we left the school gate.
Hebrews 4:16
Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.Pray for others too who are in a similar situation like you. When you pray for your child and his behaviour, pray for other children too. A few days ago, Jean-Luc told me about a boy in his class who got into trouble and had not been in his best behaviour and I told Jean-Luc let's pray for that boy that he would be kind to others and listen to his teachers. Everyday we will pray and bless Jean-Luc, his teachers and schoolmates and their family that they will all be protected and know that God is with them.
If you are needing healing or any of your family members need healing, pray with a vision of faith that you've been healed and then pray for others too that they too receive their healing and restoration of strength, encouraged and be in good spirit, full of peace and trust in God.
I remember when I was pregnant with Janick, a few times after my ultrasound scan, the consultant suggested to us to get ourselves prepared by joining a group of parents with down syndrome children. In my heart, I said no (straight away). My child is free from down syndrome and he is healthy and strong, free from sickness and disease as Jesus is so is this child. I saw and declared my unborn child the healthiest and had none of all those syndromes in Jesus' Name. I saw a beautiful, adorable, healthy and full of life baby in my arms. Be careful what group we are joining and exposing ourselves to. Be careful what we are watching and listening and occupying our minds with because all these will help form pictures in our minds that will either tear us down, make us feel even more worried and disheartened, or lift us up and have good expectations in life. Praise the Lord, Janick was born having none of those syndromes and even though we were given 6 pages of medical notes by his doctor, God has been faithful healing him one by one from all those conditions, and he's a bundle of joy and delight everywhere he goes.
After more than a year Janick wasn't standing up and walking. My husband was a bit worried but I told my husband he's a premature baby, he will walk in his time. Of course worry is transferable so in my heart instead of letting the worry grow I prayed and saw Janick standing up and walking very steadily. Months passed he's still crawling and one day he started standing up but still not walking and still wobbling. My husband (he's a good motivator and trainer) keeps on encouraging and supporting Janick in his walking, making sure Janick walks as much as possible; and thank God also Janick is an intelligent and initiative boy. He enjoys freedom and independence. Finally at the beginning of last month at 1&1/2 years old Janick started walking and now he's walking from strength to strength and walking from one end of the house to the other end ransacking cupboards, drawers, cabinets as he walks along. He is full of health and life.
Last month my husband and I watched a movie on DVD - The War Room by the Kendrick Brothers starring Priscilla Shirer. Oh it's the best movie ever. We were so charged up and encouraged after watching. I would encourage all of you to watch it too as your life will never be the same. It will empower your life and especially your prayer life so you can be an effective blessing and encouragement to your family and people around you.
The War Room (Teaser Trailer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx5kpJ5mkeE
Not only we are a house of God - our body is the temple of God but we are called a House of Prayer.
Matthew 21:13
And He said to them, “It is written: ‘MY HOUSE WILL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER’
Let us pray and keep praying with eyes of faith as we go about with our lives and busyness of life. Involve the Lord in every area of your life and thank Him for His protection over you and family as you start your car engine going somewhere or as you step out from your house, walking, going somewhere. When you're about to have a meeting, interview, etc see in your vision and thank the Lord for a favourable outcome and that He puts the right words in your mouth to speak for the glory of His Name. If you are planning to buy a house of your own, but yes at the moment it's a challenge, pray and thank God for a house He has prepared for you. See the house of your dream with the key in your hand. If you're believing God for salvation for your family, friends, etc see them accepting the Lord as their personal Lord and Saviour and walking with the Lord. Whatever you are desiring, pray and see your prayers come true then cast all your cares (henceforth) to the Lord, praising and thanking the Lord. If your prayers weren't answered as the way you prayed and hoped for, don't worry because God has better plans in store for you and all things will work out together for good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.(Romans 8:28) .
Philippians 4:6-7
So do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
