Im still praying for a Miracle, And Satan is as busy as ever!

So, I woke up this morning, to a rainy, fall day. Yet it was still beautiful. I said a quick prayer thanking God for waking me up today, and asked Him to direct my path this morning.
But wouldnt you know it, The Devil is always busy! He aint got nothing better to do than mess up what little progress we make. I dont claim to be the most righteous person, but Ive made some great strides in correcting certain Character defects I possess. The Good Lord has been Merciful and forgiving and continued to bless and keep me despite all my unworthiness. No sooner than we are blessed to tackle one obstacle, than another one presents itself.
So here I sit, stuck, I was working off extremely limited income, now its been reduced to miniscule, in a matter of minutes! I could cry, I could shout, I could throw a tantrum, scream "Woe is me". Will I?
Nope.
He is the Author of confusion, and just as I am trying to sort out my life, and get back on my feet, he has got to try to throw a monkey wrench in the works. Its not all his fault tho, no, its not! I have laid the groundwork for some pretty serious circumstances. In my manic states of mind, desperation, confusion, Ideas of Grandeur ruled. So, now, I must sit and deal with the mudslide I put in motion. I know I gave Satan ammo to use against me. But I also know I am loved by and have been forgiven by an Almighty God. So, cry, Nope Not one more tear of sorrow will fall from my eye. Bring it on Devil!
My Pastor has been preaching for the past 2 weeks on "How to Pray For a Miracle". He says there are 4 P's of how to do this. I'm finding that the more I persevere, the more things seem like they are coming down around me. But I know this is the picture my depressed mind would want me to see and succumb to.
Thank God, I have decided to Take back my mind. I'll share the "4 P's" with you before I go to wage war on these strongholds in my life.
1. Passion - When you pray for a miracle, Pray with Passion. Sincerity, Intensity. When you are in Pain, you cry out with passion. This Pain sometimes is a tool God uses (not inflicts) to put passion back into your prayer. You need this miracle, Pray for it like you mean it.
2.Persistence- Don't just pray once " Oh God help me, Amen" No, be persistent, keep praying, Don't stop, Fast, Pray, P.U.S.H. = Pray Until Something Happens
3.Precise- Be precise in what you are asking of God, He already knows what you need, yes, but Do You know? Don't be general and vague. You might just get a general and vague response. Remember He is a God of order.
4.Positive- Be positive, Claim your victory In Christ Jesus. He died for you already, the battle is already won. Just because you are being purified by the fires of your life, that doesn't mean that all is lost.
And don't forget to thank and Praise during the struggle. Remember you are already claiming victory over your obstacle. Praise like its been done already. Call things that be not as though they were. Have faith for it is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Faith is believing a thing is so even when it is not so, Until it becomes so.
James 5:16 : The Effectual, Fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
Have Faith like the woman with the issue of blood, have faith like the blind man on the side of the road to Jericho. Call out, Pray with passion, Persistence, be Precise, and Be Positive.
Well, out the door I go to enter yet another battle in the war for my freedom. But I will be positive. No tears will be shed today.
What is your Battle? What miracle are you praying for? Are you walking in your victory already? Or have you accepted defeat?
I'm sorry Satan, But my God did not give me a spirit of fear. Nor is my middle name "Give Up". Some people look at my situation as dire, maybe I'm one foot in behind bars, the other in the poorhouse. But My Father is Rich and Free, and thats how he wants me to be. So If I haven't given up, perhaps you should keep PUSHing too!
Love ChoclatDoll