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There’s a powerful connection between the prayers we offer up to God and the actions we take afterward. Many of us spend countless hours in prayer, asking God for blessings, breakthroughs, and miracles. But how often do we truly show up for those blessings? How often do we live with the expectation that God has heard our prayers and is ready to answer them?
I remember a time in my own life when I fervently prayed for a new job. I was in a difficult place, feeling stuck and unfulfilled, and I desperately needed a change. I prayed with all my heart, asking God to open doors and lead me to the right opportunity. But for a while, nothing seemed to happen. Weeks went by, and I began to wonder if my prayers were being heard at all.
Then one day, it hit me: I hadn’t been showing up for the blessing I was asking for. Sure, I was praying, but I wasn’t actively preparing myself to receive what I’d been asking for. My resume was outdated, and I hadn’t been applying for jobs or networking. I was waiting for God to drop a miracle in my lap without doing my part. That realization changed everything.
I updated my resume, began applying for jobs, and reached out to contacts in my field. I took every step I could to align myself with the blessing I was praying for. And soon enough, doors started to open. Opportunities that I hadn’t seen before suddenly became available, and I ended up landing a job that was more than I could have ever hoped for. It wasn’t just the job itself that was a blessing, but the journey of faith that led me there.
This experience taught me an important lesson: showing up is an act of faith. It’s not just about saying a prayer and waiting; it’s about living with the expectation that God is working behind the scenes. It’s about taking steps that reflect your belief that God’s blessings are on their way.
Too often, we pray for something and then sit back, waiting passively for it to happen. But faith without action is incomplete. When we pray, we need to show up—physically, mentally, and spiritually—for the blessings we’re asking for. This means preparing ourselves, making room in our lives, and taking steps that align with our prayers.
The Bible reminds us in James 2:17, “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” This means that while our prayers are powerful, they need to be accompanied by action. Faith without action is incomplete. When we pray, we need to show up—physically, mentally, and spiritually – for the blessings we’re asking for. This means preparing ourselves, making room in our lives, and taking steps that align with our prayers.
If you’re praying for a new job, start preparing for it. Update your resume, apply for positions, and network with others in your field. If you’re praying for healing, take care of your health and maintain a positive attitude. If you’re praying for financial provision, be a good steward of what you already have and look for ways to improve your situation.
God is faithful, and He answers prayers. But He also calls us to be active participants in the process. By showing up, you demonstrate your trust in Him and your readiness to receive what He has for you.
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So, start showing up for God’s blessings. Live with the expectation that your prayers are being answered and position yourself to receive all that God has in store. When you take those steps of faith, you’ll find that God meets you right where you are, ready to pour out His blessings in ways that exceed your expectations. The blessings are coming—make sure you’re there
