<h1 style="text-align: center;">ACQUIRE THE BLESSED LIFE</h1>
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<strong>Hebrews 11:6</strong>

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Faith is the way you begin. God reveals Himself to you in some way and you believe that He is God. And you receive Him as your Lord and Savior. So you enter in by faith. This process continues. As He reveals more by His Word or some other source you believe and faith fills you and leads you. Therefore the Lord leads you on the path that He has set for you and you follow by faith. As you follow you are in fellowship and the Lord so delights in this fellowship with you as you believe. For it is impossible to please Him without faith.
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Matter of fact God call us to pray.  He we do not pray to God He considers it sin. But when we do pray it is a wonderful source of pleasure for God.  Our prayers are a sweet smelling savior to Him.  Especially when when pray with all our heart.  Also praying according to His word is also pleasing to God and it gives Him the freedom to answer, bless and do miracles.
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Study thyself to show you are approved.  You study God's Word to understand the benefits He has for you also the lifestyle He calls you to lead.  The study of God's word is also food for your spirit.  You can not be successful long term spiritually with out feeding your spirit by reading God's Word which is the Bible.

Jesus said we should not live by bread alone.  Know the scriptures (the Bible) gives you a strong foundation
that no one can move.  House on the sand.

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We must worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth for such is what God desires in our worship.  Of course we worship our Lord by singing, bowing, lifting of hands publicly in church and privately in our homes or other private places.  But worship also is a live style as you honor the Lord in every aspect of your life.  You worship can expand from the hours in church or in your time in private to be 24 hours 7 days a week.  Because you honor him always in all you do and think.

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One of the most important aspects of our walk with the Lord is being a doer of the Word.  Also probably the most neglected by most Christians.  Remember the Bibles states obedience is better than sacrifice. And by being a doer of the word or obeying the word of God we enter into His will. This is so important I have given you these scriptures for reverence.  James 1:25  But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

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Don't deny the gathering together.

<strong>Hebrews 10:25 25</strong>

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.   Fellowship with other believers not only builds friendships but it helps you to have others that believe in Jesus as you do.  Also you want to have relationship with leaders also.  That the anointing that they have will effect you life.  There is safety and again God call us to fellowship with one another.

<strong>Acts 2:42 </strong>

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

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The Lord spoke to me one day.  "You are not going to receive what you want."  This was when I was not missing one church service.  I read and prayed every day and I was expecting great things.  So when I heard this I was blown away.  But the Lord let me know for the things I was believing for I had to also serve.

So I began to serve the Lord by volunteering in the church also served Him outside the church building.  And the Lord Blessed me. Again for some things, some levels or blessing you have to be a servant to receive.

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<strong>Luke 8:3</strong>

And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.  When we give to God's work we are ministering to the Lord.  Tithing is required.  But what we give above our tithes we offer to God.  Giving shows our reverence, love, and commitment to our Lord and His work.

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We are also show our love to Him and our neighbors. Love the Lord with all your heart and soul. The Lord knows who loves Him. When you really begin to seek to know your Lord the Lord will respond in fellowship with you. And the more the Lord reveals Himself to you the more you begin to love Him. And love Him and know Him. And you realize that no one or no thing can fulfil you as He can.

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Jesus promised in Act 1:8

<sup>8 </sup>But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:  To operate in the power of that God has provided for us being baptised in the Holy Ghost is essential.  In acts the believers did incredible miracles in Jesus name.  That power is still available to every believer today who desires such.

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