What Do You Expect?

“And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. Sharing among Believers and the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them. And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.” Acts 4:31-33

Have you considered how much of faith is expectation? Count on God to give you the expectations He wants you to have. Then plead those expectations with Him. Do you see a parallel here with His promises? When God makes a promise, we comply with its conditions, claim its fulfillment, and receive the promised favor.

List your expectations in your prayer journal alongside God’s promise you are praying. If you are serious with God, He will not allow your expectations to become a hollow word. Pray these promises from the Word of God. Or, select others for your prayer time today.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

“He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him.” Psalm 103:10-11

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6

The function of the prayer of faith is to turn God’s promises into facts of experience.