Morning Prayer with Pastor Sean Pinder

Much Good Will Come Out of Your Trials

Your suffering is not in vain. God is going to reward your faith, but you have to put your trust in Him. Paul and Silas suffered for the name of Christ. They had preached the Gospel in Macedonia and delivered a woman from demon possession, but they were severely beaten and thrown into prison.
Paul and Silas could have complained about their suffering, but they chose to praise God instead. God shook the foundation of the prison. All the doors were thrust open, and all the prisoners’ chains fell off. Supposing all the prisoners had fled, the jailer drew his sword, intending to harm himself. But Paul shouted that they were all there.
The jailer fell down before Paul and Silas, asking them what he should do to be saved. Paul and Silas told him to believe in the Lord Jesus. The jailer and his entire household were saved and baptized, and Paul and Silas were released. Trust God’s plan. He is working all things together for good. Much good will come out of your trials!

How to Respond to Trials

Did you know that persecution is one of the signs that you are blessed? The Bible says in Matthew 5, “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Do not be discouraged if you are experiencing attacks on all sides. You are going through the fire because of your love for the Lord Jesus.
Do not feel like you are being punished because you are doing something wrong. In many instances, you experience attacks because you are in the perfect will of God. The Apostle Peter said not to be surprised when you go through fiery trials as if something strange were happening to you. He said to rejoice because if you suffer with Christ, you will reign with Him.
Jesus said to be exceedingly glad when you experience trials and tribulations because your reward in heaven will be great. Others may be talking bad about you because you are a Christian, but do not complain. Lift your hands to heaven and thank God for His goodness. That is how you should respond to trials.

Your Trials Come to Make You Stronger

Stand your ground and be alert. The devil goes around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Do not be weak in your faith. Be strong. Resist him, and he will flee from you. You may be experiencing trials and tribulations but do not be discouraged.
The Bible says that after you have suffered a little while, God will establish, strengthen you, and settle you. You will reign with Christ if you suffer with Him. Be encouraged. Your trouble will not last forever. God is preparing you for greatness, but you have to pass the test.
God is using your trials to refine you. He is using the fires of your affliction to mold you into His image. He is perfecting you and revealing a side of Himself that you have never seen before. Trust His plan. Your trials come to make you stronger.

Your Faith Will Be Tested

God did not promise us that we would not experience trouble, but He did promise that He would be with us. He said in His Word that He would never leave us nor forsake us. He is with us, and He will strengthen us. In the end, all things will work together for our good, but we must be patient.
James encourages us to be joyful when we experience trials and tribulations. James said, the trying of our faith produces patience. And “let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing” (James 1:4).
Consider the endurance of Job. He suffered greatly when he lost everything he had, including his kids. Be despite his grief, he was still willing to trust God and worship Him. God rewarded Job’s faith, and in the end, He gave Job twice as much as he had before. Trust God. Your faith will be tested, but the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy. He will restore you and reward your faith.

Pastor Sean Prays for God to Heal You Right Now

Do you need a miracle in your body? Join your faith with Pastor Sean as he prays for God to heal you right now. Nothing is impossible with God. He can turn your situation around if you are willing to take Him at His word. Come into agreement with Pastor Sean as he intercedes for you under a powerful anointing of the Holy Spirit for God to give you a breakthrough in your health. Just believe. God will not disappoint your faith. Receive your healing.

Don’t Forget to Be Thankful

Sometimes it is easy to be caught up with pride when everything is going great. You may not have a care in this world, but in the midst of all your success, do not forget to give God thanks. All the glory belongs to Him, and He deserves your praise for all He has done for you.
Jesus told a story of a foolish, rich man who did not give God thanks. He had a fertile farm that produced so many crops, the wealthy man decided to tear down his old barns and build bigger ones to hold his plentiful harvest. The rich man said he would sit back and say to himself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!”
But God told the rich man, “You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?” It is vain to work for riches and have a poor relationship with God. Money and worldly possessions are not evil. God wants you to prosper, but when He blesses you, lift your hands to heaven and give Him all the glory.

Can You Worship God in Tough Times?

It is easy to give God thanks when everything is going right. It is easy to give Him praise when your marriage is going great, your children are in church, and your finances are experiencing a surplus. But the test of faith is not when everything is going as hoped. Can you worship God in tough times?
Job was a man of great patience and integrity. In one day, he lost all he owned – 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 teams of oxen, 500 donkeys, and worse, his seven sons and three daughters. Job was utterly distraught, but despite the grief he suffered, he fell to his knees and worshipped God. “The Lord gave me what I had,” he said, “and the Lord has taken it away. Praise the name of the Lord!”
God rewarded Job’s faith, and in the end, Job received twice as much as he had before. God gave him 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 teams of oxen, and 1,000 donkeys. God also gave Job seven more sons and three more daughters. Your suffering is not in vain. God will bless if you dare to trust Him. Have faith.

Giving Thanks in the Midst of Trouble

You may be surrounded by trouble on all sides, but in the midst of it all, give God thanks for His faithfulness. You may have experienced great loss during this pandemic, but God is still good. You are still alive, and as long as you have breath, you have another opportunity to praise God for all He has done for you.
Paul experienced a trying time as he was put on a ship to Rome as a prisoner. During the voyage, the ship encountered a great storm. The storm was so terrible, that dark clouds covered the sky for two weeks. The sun or the stars could not be seen that entire time, and all hope was lost. But during that difficult time, an angel appeared to Paul, assuring him that even though the ship would go down, no one would lose their lives.
Paul shared this message to those on board the ship. He encouraged them to eat because they had been so distraught, they had not touched food that entire time. Taking some bread, Paul broke it and gave God thanks. Despite everything Paul had suffered, he still gave God thanks. The others were encouraged and ate as well. Later, the ship struck a shoal and was destroyed, but everyone on board was spared. Be encouraged. Your ship may not survive, but because God is on your side, you are going to make it!

Thankfulness is Key to Increase

You may be expecting your miracle to come from the outside, but God is going to use what you have to bless you. He will perform a miracle and multiply the little you have if you are willing to give Him thanks. Do not look at what you do not have. Be grateful for what God has given you and watch Him work in your life.
Jesus tested Phillip once when a large crowd had gathered to hear Him preach. Jesus asked Phillip how they were going to feed the gathering. Phillip was overwhelmed and replied that they would never have enough money to buy the people bread, even if they worked for months. Andrew brought a boy who had five loaves and two fish to Jesus, but Andrew said that the food was nothing compared to the huge crowd.
Jesus took the food and taught the disciples an important lesson. He gave thanks to God, and God performed a miracle. As the disciples distributed the food to the people, it multiplied. After the crowd ate to their satisfaction, there were twelve baskets of leftovers! Nothing is impossible with God. He will give you a breakthrough if you give thanks. Thankfulness is key to increase.

Thankfulness is Your Key to Victory

Do you want to experience victory in your life? Give God thanks. Stop looking at what you do not have and be grateful for what you do have. This year, 2020, has been a trying time because of the virus, but you should still give God thanks for His goodness. Not everything is right in your life, but there is a lot that is. You are still here, and as long as you have breath, you have an opportunity to bless God for His faithfulness.
When Jesus was dying on the cross at Calvary, two thieves were crucified next to Him. One of the thieves scoffed at Jesus. “If you’re the Messiah, save yourself and us while you’re at it,” he mocked. Even though he was dying, he still had a chance, to make it right with God. But he was ungrateful for this chance.
The other thief rebuked the ungrateful thief. “Don’t you fear God?” he said, “We deserve to die because of our crimes, but this man has done nothing wrong.” The thief turned to Jesus and said, “Lord, remember men when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus told the man that he would be with Him that day in paradise. The humble thief was grateful for the few minutes he had to repent, and because of that, God rewarded him with eternal life.