Bible Reading (2) The Motives of Our Wishes and Prayers - Getting Closer to God's Voice 1985

By Margaret W. Lavigne 

 “Love each other deadly, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”[1] (1 Peter 4: 7-8) “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other” (James 5:16). “Give light to those who sit in darkness” (Luke 1:79)

 “[Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24)

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice” (Ephesians 4:31-32).[2] Satan is always near. Satan approaches us when he senses negative emotions or negative thoughts.[3]

[1] “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:27-28)

[2] “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9)

[3] It is said that fallen angels are expelled from Heaven. Fallen angels are led by Satan in rebellion against God and became equated with demons.

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” Philippians 2:3

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

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