There are many reasons WHY we do not prosper when we think we should.
I believe we should always have faith in God’s promises, and seek the blessings He proclaimed to us. Prosperity is promised to those of faith... but there are conditions to prosperity.
One of the primary blocks to prosperity is the condition of our heart.
Sometimes it seems that God is just not listening, but we should not lose hope or faith. Perhaps we should examine our hearts from time to time, and see if there is something lingering there that is actually blocking the blessings that God wants to send our way. Some hurt or offense that is buried deep in our psyche and deep in our heart.
Believe me when I say that I am speaking for myself also. I have been plagued with financial problems for the past 5 years. That’s why I can talk about it.
I’ve been reading “Your Best Life Now” by Joel Osteen, and I have come to realize that the “bitter root” of resentment and anger have been living inside of me. They have taken root in my heart without my permission. Giving in to anger allowed the seed to be planted. Even though the seed may not have grown into a full-grown plant, it rooted itself into me and stayed beneath the surface, poisoning my life and my walk with God.
How can God fill us with love, light and blessings when we are hiding anger, resentment, bitterness and maybe even hatred?
Ask God to show you what you are hiding in your heart that needs to come to the surface and be dealt with… then listen for the answer.
Once you know what bitter root has taken a home in your heart, you can choose to forgive the hurt – forgive the pain – and forgive the person or persons who brought you to that place.
It’s a daily thing for me now, I MUST remember to pray for this person and choose to forgive him over and over again until I am full of love for that person. It has not been a one-time event, but a process. That bitter root has been living inside of me for a very long time, and it has affected my life in numerous ways.
Grace abounds when we ask for it, and there is more than enough grace to forgive and start anew.
There are certainly more meanings to the word prosperity... you can prosper in health, wealth and spiritually. I believe the word pertains to all of these and much more... I do not agree with many of the faith who say that God wasn't talking about financial prosperity.
What Father doesn't want his children to prosper?
God bless you!
