The "God is an ATM machine" attitude is in a lot of churches these days. They never talk about overcoming sin, or praying for God's will to be done. Its all about heal me, restore my finances, etc. Seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you.
There are the extremes but trust me, it's cos you see them more on TV. Word of faith doesn't hold to the tenet of "name everything into existence" like Mr Parr is claiming.
@@fidelamoah9115 I agree its a continuum. I went to a charismatic church for years and at first couldn't put my finger on what was wrong until I started a daily "through the Bible" reading practice. I soon realized that they were cherry picking, focusing on what people wanted to hear, mostly "here's how God is here for you, to solve all your problems". But what I needed was "here's what God's will is, here's where you are falling short, here's how you can overcome sinful practices, here's what God says to look for in the end times, here's how you need to prepare for His return". I could go on. Fortunatley I get most of that info from online teachers.
@@JJFrance true, the Charismatic Church has her flaws. But that doesn't mean all Charismatics are cherrpickers. If that's the case, then Cessationists are antichrists because the Bible commands all believers to pursue all spiritual gifts, especially prophecy. But we cannot make that conclusion simply of a secondary issue.
@@JJFrancethere needs to a balance of knowing and believing that God is there for you and wanting to heal and restore you in areas where you need it but also realizing that we're not gonna get what we want every single time. There are times when God answers our prayers too and we see that in the Bible and through testimonies throughout history even into modern times. It's not JUST about seeking God's will - which of course is very important - it's also about knowing that God is our Abba Father who is our provider, our keeper, our protector and our healer. The list of who He is to us, His children, goes on and on and on. And of course, that is in the context of us being saved and actually adopted into His family.
@@JJFranceof course the Gospel should never be neglected. However, that doesn’t make the message of faith less true. Allen’s ultimate conclusion is strive for great faith but don’t expect that to mean God will honor it? Yikes. I challenge anyone to show me a scripture in the Bible where someone came to Jesus in Faith and they walked away not receiving what they believed for. It never happened. Why? Because that’s what God requires of us. Belief that his is more than able to perform what he said he would. Should we take this mentality toward our salvation? “By grace through faith” … except when God decides he doesn’t actually want to save you? That’s foolish right? Well why is it any different for his other promises? Friends don’t be afraid to stand on the truth of Gods word. Find out what his word says about your situation and believe for it. More importantly, EXPECT to receive it because God is able!
I'm with you. Basically my entire family does not have faith in Jesus. It breaks my heart and I pray everyday that He blesses them with faith as He as done with me.
I just want to encourage you to continue to pray for their salvation and to believe it and to thank God now for it, before it is fulfilled. The Bible says in Phil 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in everything, through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be known unto God. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. I know how difficult it is. I prayed, believing for 29 years, and finally last year my husband came to Christ during a very difficult time in his life. I will pray for your family. Blessed be the name of Jesus.
Plant the seed through the fruits of the spirit and continue to proclaim Jesus is Lord. Place your focus and faith in Jesus, and they will see Him through you.
Be the light instead and continually honor your husband and don't provoke your children. Don't judge them. Forget about your wants, let the spirit lead you to be a betger example they will learn in all humility and not pretense.
@@gilbertrr The Bible says that God wants all to be saved and that Christ died as a ransom for all. So you can rest assured that God has given them the ability to believe upon Him. What a great and merciful God we serve!
The burdens I face as a single mom are so overwhelming. Heavenly Father I’m in need of your guidance and support. Both of my sons are special needs and require so much from me. I’m overwhelmed at times. I need your help providing for my children. Lord I’m constantly struggling each month to pay rent and I struggle to buy groceries, for my sons I’m ashamed save me. ❤️
God is close to you - I can’t imagine the stress and pressure you must be under on a daily basis but you and your children matter and are important to God. Keep going - read this verse: Isaiah 41:10
Our son "came out" to us and we are devastated. He says he is still a Christian and goes to bible study, but I will not affirm this lifestyle and he knows it. I just love him and pray for him to turn from this. My husband needs to take a firm stance too. He doesn't want to push him away, so he seems more affirming. Please pray for my son that he turns from this lifestyle understanding it is sin.
God don't make mistakes. We are all of sin. God actually test us and our faith. Like many of you how you react to others different from you. Meanwhile Gods word says: all sins are equal in his eyes. All things unholy separates us from God. Lie, fornicator, adultery, gossiper, envy. We allow flesh to lead us. The bible says: judgement day we will be accountable for our thoughts, words and deeds. our assignment is to pray for the sin. Most assumingly Christians want to do God's job. Let God be God. God is not a God of confusion. Human makes it confusing because we lose sight of our assignment. Lift God up, His miracles in your life, his blessing, his bringing you through situation. His giving your life. His helping you make it when so many died from covid. He said: If you lift me up, I will draw all man to me. God allowed leaders to govern this land. He gave us common sense to choose leaders of Love. He wants a leader that resemble his desire for his people to feed the poor and hungry, to love one another. He is not a God of hate and division.
Prayer is the key and have faith in your prayers. Allow God to do the rest. Continue to stand strong on God's word and not to encourage the lifestyle and speak to why you have this stance biblically. Use this as an opportunity to teach God's word. You didn't mention his age but of course teach based on his level. God will always honor your respect and obedience to His Word. Be Blessed andI pray this helps.
Thank you for reminding me that great faith doesn't look at the odds. I look at how I'm gonna get a job as an animator, and when I'm gonna get married, and this world tells me it's impossible. But thank you for reminding me that our God does impossible things.
Thanks for this, it’s giving me a new motivation to keep praying for my husband’s salvation! I know it is His will for all to come to Christ so it is most definitely in His will for my husband’s salvation ❤
One thing my brother and sister in Christ who recently passed told me that changed my life was: good things don’t happen to you just because you’re nice. Don’t get mad that evil people succeed when you aren’t willing to put in the work to SHOW that you truly desire the thing you want. No, that doesn’t mean you’re “trying to force something”. Because if you work for what you desire and God still say no then that’s your answer. But if you work in obedience to how God tells you to work and take action, also don’t be surprised if God blessed you with what you desire sooner than you think. But you have to pray, have faith and take action. You can’t continually sit back and do nothing then expect a harvest.
I’m one of the ones that has given up on praying for marriage. I’m 46 years old and have never been married and no kids. I’ve been praying for over 20 years and nothing. There’s a small part of me that REALLY wants to be married but my heart aches and have grown sick. Please pray that my faith increases in that area again.
I have me6 SO many Christians whose marry for the first time in their 50's, 60's and 70's. God has a plan, you don't understand but give Him your devotion & trust.
Thank you Pastor Parr." I love, love, and love" how you break down the Bible where I understand it. With .. Much passion and enthusiasm....God bless you and your family...
Weird that the bible itself is so vague that it needs breaking down by people who give their own spin on it. That's how you get some many different denominations.
Thanks for bringing this to light brother Parr! My marriage is suffering because of this teaching. I know and trust that the Lord is in control no matter the outcome. Thank you for staying faithful to God’s word and for your encouraging videos. God bless!
The third characteristic just reminded me of when I pray for my daughter. I use to ask God “if you are willing please bless me with a little girl” and now she is 2 years old ❤️
Glad You are calling this stuff out. Hoping for more. These teachings hurt me and my family, as well as others. Just want to see everyone set free in the true gospel
Unfortunately, a lot of people appear to think the FOCUS of faith required to move God's hand in favor of some desire of their heart has to do with the STRENGTH of their "faith," as they powerfully believe that whatever desired thing they've prayed for will become a reality. AS OPPOSED TO strongly believing that IF GOD wants whatever prayed for, desired thing to become a reality, that He fully has the power to make it a reality - AND thus, He WILL make it happen. The problem is, we don't just BELIEVE something strong or long enough into existence - as that's essentially having faith in the strength of our own desire as opposed to that of the will of God! Often, there are things we desire and pray for, that God does not see in our best interests - and so, He doesn't make it a reality. Remember, God can see the future and impact of all things - real or potential. Which means that He fully knows whenever we pray for or have a desire that isn't good for us.
I think yall missing what the “Word of Faith” preachers are saying. Some of them are saying that God has already done certain things already in scripture and if the Word says God already did it then you have faith and be bold. God is King… which means His Word is LAW!!! Which means you CAN enforce HIS LAWS on your behalf but of course His Writer of the Lawbook (HolySpirit) will help you. ATP if you need someone to tell you besides the Holy Spirit about that prayer request… yah need to spend some more time with Him or up your knowledge about His Word. Faith can be personalized. My faith ain’t your faith & what I have faith to pray and receive ain’t the same for the next. In my valley and wilderness season I learned that. I learned God responds to YOUR faith in His Word. His Word says a lot of things that’ll stretch your imagination but your perspective/religion can hinder it. I also learned to be specific in faith and not be so general because being specific will reveal what you truly believe and He’ll work with that because it’s of FAITH.I can say all this but just find out for yourself.
Love THIS!! Allen you be coming with it! 😀 You not only broke it down biblically; but you gave modern day examples and I've always appreciated that about your ministry.
This lit a fire to keep on praying for the things I hope for whilst giving me instructions on how to accept the No that God can give. Thank you a million times.
Allen, thank you for this video. God has been giving me prophetic words about, a house, a wife, and things to happen to me within the next year and there were a lot of confirming things in this video to encourage me to keep pleading with The Lord; this was so encouraging!
I truly appreciate this video, such an encouraging word, thank you! But one thing i'll say, I think the title is a lil bit misleading imo, but still love the content. Keep it up!
We shouldn't have to market like world does using click bait titles. God will make sure the message reaches those who need to hear it. I am new here and deeply appreciate the teachings. Don't want to feel deceived or manipulated. Praying God continues to use his teachers to spread the true Gospel and provides insight into titles and thumbnails that reaches his people
I did not know the meaning of Matthew 15:27 till now. That woman certainly had great faith. May we all have great faith and perseverance as we journey with God who loves us.
And yes... I've given up on praying for a few things because although I haven't gotten a clear no; I've watched God answer plenty of my prayers but go SILENT on specific prayers that I've been praying for years. I really appreciate this teaching.
Doesn’t mean you should give up. Nowhere in the bible does it say to give up. Consider the parable in the bible about the woman and the judge, the context Jesus is talking about is prayer. Luke 18:1-8. Have a read and be encouraged xx
This made me tear up and played this over and over again. It felt like a hug from a friend. I stopped praying for marriage because I left it alone and figured that wasn't God's will, even though I desire it. I'm 40. I appreciate you. You have inspired me through many challenges with my faith.
@@2ndPigeon You're welcome. And I am so happy you aren't struggling in the area of marriage. If you are married, I am happy for you and I pray that it lasts a long time. But also, My post was directed to the creator in a form of gratitude and not a question being asked.
I love pastor Bill I have learned so much from him… all the success of his ministry is because of God! And unlike other ministries, the power of God is demonstrated here.
I agree with you wholeheartedly. Listening to him gives me a moment to catch my breath, and just feel bathed in love of the Father and know I'm not being beaten up by those just make it so difficult.
100%!! Mark 11 is foundational when it comes to Faith. It’s interesting how people are now dismissing the supernatural. We serve a supernatural God that does supernatural things through the channel of faith. Solomon said “there is nothing new under the sun”. At my home church in Chicago, we experience the dead raised, blinded eyes opened, limbs grow and back then you had doubters. No one can change that!! I can’t unsee what I saw and experience. I wish everyone will share in this experience!! God can do anything!!,
What I love so much about God is his word it’s so powerful The words of God’s will never lose its power. I just wanted to share that his word is always a right now word.
Great message! Thank you very much! I have great faith. I have believed God for ridiculous things and they came to pass. It's impossible to please God without faith. When I first pastored a church, we did not have a building. I had no money in the bank, and a hand full of of members and I believed God for a vacant 20,000 sq ft building and WE GOT IT!!! The leasing agent gave it to us for a mere $1,500.00 per month in 1995. That was dirt cheap even for back then. We stayed in it for 6 years.
Thank you so much for bringing this teaching of the scriptures. I’m thankful you’re using this platform to follow God’s leading by bringing His truth and explaining it in a very understandable way which draws me to the Word to seek Him out. And I have to believe it is doing the same for so many others.
I just love your content and truly feel you teach from the Bible. I love the transparency in your messages and I don’t feel “worried” that I’m being steered in the wrong direction when I am here!
Deeply appreciative of the content. Asking if we can be mindful of use of other preachers photos if the content isnt relevant to the that teacher. I was deeply concerned when I saw pastor todds photo associated with the title. Again deeply appreciate the teaching content.
Thanks for the reminder Brother Parr. As I’m about to turn 51 yrs old next week, I never lost the faith, knowing that He may or may not have a husband for me in this life. However, dwelling on my singlehood made me sad, so I focused on contentment and stopped praying about it a long time ago. 😊🙏🏻🫶🏻
Pastor Parry thanks for your sermons, you explain everything so simple. I'm tired of these prosperity and materialistic preachers in South Africa who milking people money and claim to raise dead people.
Then why did he give my dad covid and let him die, even after countless prayer? My neighbour prayed for his keys to be found and god provided. That's not the actions of a good god.
Going directly to God's word, in partnership with the Holy Spirit to help interpret, is the best way to hear and understand God's purpose and will for His children. And having deep intimacy and love for our Father. I've been doing this for the past 4 months and my life has changed - so full of grace and blessings more than ever💕
A M E N ! Thanks, Pastor Parr! I remember a particular prayer I prayed once. It was about a few weeks in that I received a message from the Lord in a dream letting me know that he was bringing change concerning that particular situation. About a few weeks afterwards I was standing near a wall at the place I had been praying about. I felt a hand press down on my left shoulder. At first I thought the place could be haunted or something, but then I realized it had to be the Lord! My answer was coming! Sure enough, very soon after this I received my answer. The Lord removed me from that situation which was never meant for me Btw. I had just taken it upon myself to accept the position that had placed me in this situation. Actually GOD didn't answer me the way I was expecting him to, but GOD did it a better way. Praise the Lord!!! 🙏
I am so grateful for this video because it articulates what I try to convey when inquiring of relatives where did that thought process or way of speaking come from when attempting to stimulate their meta cognition to recognize that it isn’t scriptural and not the faith that Abraham had nor the eyewitnesses of Jesus’ resurrection.
I've been praying for years for God to soften the hearts of my husband and children that they may come to salvation. Everday I pray for this and will continue all my life. I accept either way, but I have no other choice but to pray for my family. He has answered many prayers, and my hope is He will answer this as well.
I’m thankful to God for what He has already done. A lot of people act like they died on the cross for Christ like He owe us. Then we have a nerve to get upset when prayers are not answered in our so called timing. Hasn’t He done enough on the cross 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💕💕💕. Thank you Yahweh. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💕💕 God bless you Allen 🙏🏾💕
The best way to combat Word of Faith is to have a new bible translation that uses the word loyalty instead of faith for the Greek pistis. There is only a few passages where loyalty really does not work but there are other synonyms that do.
The Relationship is the goal (John 15:26 and John 14:20). Faith is very important to build up within one's soul, but it does not take away this goal. Loyalty is something which happens naturally once establishing The Relationship with your Creator, The Creator.
thank you so much pastor. This is a great encouragement for me. You are a blessing to me. I may not always comment on yiur videos, but i always do watch a lot of your vids. the Lord bless you more
I came out of the WOF 4 years ago and I have an aversion to praying for 'stuff' now. I always have actually. But now it has affected me in a way that I rarely ask God for anything except His will. I don't want to treat God like a genie, but at the same time, He says we should pray to Him for things according to His will. I'm working on myself in this regard.
This is a great teaching. Thank so much! However, I need to point out that even if our requests tarry or not granted, it still is a positive response from God.
Brother Allen, your content of recent years appears to me, to be focused on other people. Man, just teach the truth, there are enough “witchcraft hunting” Christians on UA-cam 💯
Thank you Mr. Allen Parr for this wonderful teaching. You just had to use the example of marriage.....I was doing all great until you used that. My soul was hit with conviction since that is where I lack great faith. All other prayers (that align with our Heavenly Father's Will by empowerment of the Ruach Ha-Kodesh [Holy Spirit]) have been answered. There's a woman that has caught my attention...first time ever where it doesn't have to do with her flesh. Not even sure why I'm attracted to her. I've been rejecting the thought of her because I have this "faith"/"belief" that it will ruin my focus of "Seeking the Kingdom of Elohim first and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." She's not a thing, but I meant the thing known as marriage. So many odds have come up, it's been since May we've noticed one another and gone back & forth through silence and actions. (We met at my gym). Had only 4 conversations; but her silence & actions says a lot more to me than what she could ever say.
We aslo need to keep in mind that there are times God will answer our prayers immediately, he may wait and sometimes the prayers may not appear to be answered. That is because his time is not our time and in retrospect actually has something greater in store for you.
Incredible! How can I learn to make observations like that? I read ahead to see if what my observations were. All I could find was she was humble, persistent and she believed he might do something.
Exactly! Lots of faithful devoted Christians face persecution and severe struggles in their lives. We are living under the same sircumstances as all the people. The great differences are that we are living with Christ and trust in Him no matter what
The "God is an ATM machine" attitude is in a lot of churches these days. They never talk about overcoming sin, or praying for God's will to be done. Its all about heal me, restore my finances, etc. Seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you.
There are the extremes but trust me, it's cos you see them more on TV. Word of faith doesn't hold to the tenet of "name everything into existence" like Mr Parr is claiming.
@@fidelamoah9115 I agree its a continuum. I went to a charismatic church for years and at first couldn't put my finger on what was wrong until I started a daily "through the Bible" reading practice. I soon realized that they were cherry picking, focusing on what people wanted to hear, mostly "here's how God is here for you, to solve all your problems". But what I needed was "here's what God's will is, here's where you are falling short, here's how you can overcome sinful practices, here's what God says to look for in the end times, here's how you need to prepare for His return". I could go on. Fortunatley I get most of that info from online teachers.
@@JJFrance true, the Charismatic Church has her flaws. But that doesn't mean all Charismatics are cherrpickers.
If that's the case, then Cessationists are antichrists because the Bible commands all believers to pursue all spiritual gifts, especially prophecy. But we cannot make that conclusion simply of a secondary issue.
@@JJFrancethere needs to a balance of knowing and believing that God is there for you and wanting to heal and restore you in areas where you need it but also realizing that we're not gonna get what we want every single time. There are times when God answers our prayers too and we see that in the Bible and through testimonies throughout history even into modern times. It's not JUST about seeking God's will - which of course is very important - it's also about knowing that God is our Abba Father who is our provider, our keeper, our protector and our healer. The list of who He is to us, His children, goes on and on and on. And of course, that is in the context of us being saved and actually adopted into His family.
@@JJFranceof course the Gospel should never be neglected. However, that doesn’t make the message of faith less true. Allen’s ultimate conclusion is strive for great faith but don’t expect that to mean God will honor it? Yikes.
I challenge anyone to show me a scripture in the Bible where someone came to Jesus in Faith and they walked away not receiving what they believed for. It never happened. Why? Because that’s what God requires of us. Belief that his is more than able to perform what he said he would.
Should we take this mentality toward our salvation? “By grace through faith” … except when God decides he doesn’t actually want to save you? That’s foolish right? Well why is it any different for his other promises?
Friends don’t be afraid to stand on the truth of Gods word. Find out what his word says about your situation and believe for it. More importantly, EXPECT to receive it because God is able!
I’m married and praying for salvation for my husband and my children. I’m saved and I want my family saved also.
I'm with you. Basically my entire family does not have faith in Jesus. It breaks my heart and I pray everyday that He blesses them with faith as He as done with me.
I just want to encourage you to continue to pray for their salvation and to believe it and to thank God now for it, before it is fulfilled. The Bible says in Phil 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in everything, through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be known unto God. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. I know how difficult it is. I prayed, believing for 29 years, and finally last year my husband came to Christ during a very difficult time in his life. I will pray for your family. Blessed be the name of Jesus.
Plant the seed through the fruits of the spirit and continue to proclaim Jesus is Lord. Place your focus and faith in Jesus, and they will see Him through you.
Be the light instead and continually honor your husband and don't provoke your children. Don't judge them. Forget about your wants, let the spirit lead you to be a betger example they will learn in all humility and not pretense.
@@gilbertrr The Bible says that God wants all to be saved and that Christ died as a ransom for all. So you can rest assured that God has given them the ability to believe upon Him. What a great and merciful God we serve!
The burdens I face as a single mom are so overwhelming. Heavenly Father I’m in need of your guidance and support. Both of my sons are special needs and require so much from me. I’m overwhelmed at times. I need your help providing for my children. Lord I’m constantly struggling each month to pay rent and I struggle to buy groceries, for my sons I’m ashamed save me. ❤️
God is close to you - I can’t imagine the stress and pressure you must be under on a daily basis but you and your children matter and are important to God. Keep going - read this verse: Isaiah 41:10
I'm praying for you. I hope it helps
I've seen this post on several platforms now. I hope things are getting better for you and your family.
Praying for you all 😢🙏🙏🙏
@vickieadams6648, I have also seen this exact message on another channel. I too, pray God provide all her needs.
Our son "came out" to us and we are devastated. He says he is still a Christian and goes to bible study, but I will not affirm this lifestyle and he knows it. I just love him and pray for him to turn from this. My husband needs to take a firm stance too. He doesn't want to push him away, so he seems more affirming. Please pray for my son that he turns from this lifestyle understanding it is sin.
He needs deliverance and to close those open doors.
God don't make mistakes. We are all of sin. God actually test us and our faith. Like many of you how you react to others different from you. Meanwhile Gods word says: all sins are equal in his eyes. All things unholy separates us from God. Lie, fornicator, adultery, gossiper, envy. We allow flesh to lead us. The bible says: judgement day we will be accountable for our thoughts, words and deeds. our assignment is to pray for the sin. Most assumingly Christians want to do God's job. Let God be God. God is not a God of confusion. Human makes it confusing because we lose sight of our assignment. Lift God up, His miracles in your life, his blessing, his bringing you through situation. His giving your life. His helping you make it when so many died from covid. He said: If you lift me up, I will draw all man to me. God allowed leaders to govern this land. He gave us common sense to choose leaders of Love. He wants a leader that resemble his desire for his people to feed the poor and hungry, to love one another. He is not a God of hate and division.
Prayer is the key and have faith in your prayers. Allow God to do the rest. Continue to stand strong on God's word and not to encourage the lifestyle and speak to why you have this stance biblically. Use this as an opportunity to teach God's word. You didn't mention his age but of course teach based on his level. God will always honor your respect and obedience to His Word. Be Blessed andI pray this helps.
“ Let will be done” I finally got this after almost a decade of anger and question and being lost.
It's not even a correct sentence...
I feel so called out. But this was the best slap in the face… 👋🏻Thank you for this truth. I accept it, and I want to build my faith.
Not everyone has the faith to move mountains but everyone can build their faith
I think maybe because faith without work is not faith
Can you name somebody who has the faith to move mountains? I'd love to see such a demonstration.
This is good food. My son listens to your channel and it truly helps him in his faith walk. God bless Bro Allen.
The one about marriage is the one I am facing as well, prayers needed here.
Thanks.
Thank you for reminding me that great faith doesn't look at the odds. I look at how I'm gonna get a job as an animator, and when I'm gonna get married, and this world tells me it's impossible. But thank you for reminding me that our God does impossible things.
Thanks for this, it’s giving me a new motivation to keep praying for my husband’s salvation! I know it is His will for all to come to Christ so it is most definitely in His will for my husband’s salvation ❤
Thank you for bringing folks back to the Bible.
Read Exodus 21 yet?
@@salserokorsou what about it? I'm are or that scene. Why does it have so much importance to you?
@@jeprodigalson792 you don't care about the laws given by god in the Bible?
@@salserokorsou what makes you think I don't care about the laws... ? Why would you assume that?
@@jeprodigalson792I'm just asking. Do you care or are you just here to play games?
One thing my brother and sister in Christ who recently passed told me that changed my life was: good things don’t happen to you just because you’re nice.
Don’t get mad that evil people succeed when you aren’t willing to put in the work to SHOW that you truly desire the thing you want. No, that doesn’t mean you’re “trying to force something”. Because if you work for what you desire and God still say no then that’s your answer. But if you work in obedience to how God tells you to work and take action, also don’t be surprised if God blessed you with what you desire sooner than you think. But you have to pray, have faith and take action. You can’t continually sit back and do nothing then expect a harvest.
I’m one of the ones that has given up on praying for marriage. I’m 46 years old and have never been married and no kids. I’ve been praying for over 20 years and nothing. There’s a small part of me that REALLY wants to be married but my heart aches and have grown sick. Please pray that my faith increases in that area again.
I prayed for you sister ❤
I have me6 SO many Christians whose marry for the first time in their 50's, 60's and 70's. God has a plan, you don't understand but give Him your devotion & trust.
Thank you Pastor Parr." I love, love, and love" how you break down the Bible where I understand it. With .. Much passion and enthusiasm....God bless you and your family...
Weird that the bible itself is so vague that it needs breaking down by people who give their own spin on it. That's how you get some many different denominations.
Thanks for bringing this to light brother Parr! My marriage is suffering because of this teaching. I know and trust that the Lord is in control no matter the outcome. Thank you for staying faithful to God’s word and for your encouraging videos. God bless!
Thanks!
The third characteristic just reminded me of when I pray for my daughter. I use to ask God “if you are willing please bless me with a little girl” and now she is 2 years old ❤️
Pastor you're speaking to me! The odds may not be in your favour but God...Amen!
Amen!
Odds?
I just wanna say thank you for the emails. It really helps Reach me when I'm Trying to avoid social media, but don't want to miss a Video!
This remids me of what someone said about prayer
God will wither say yes, no, or wait. What a caring loving God we have
“It's not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand. ~ Brian Stimpson, Clockwise
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I never thought I would live, to see a time when someone addresses what truly 'faith' is correctly, my brother Allen, you're truly a light!!
Faith is gullibility. Nothing else.
I love how you break down stories of the Bible and are able to help us apply it. We need more of that in this day and age! God bless brother
Glad You are calling this stuff out. Hoping for more. These teachings hurt me and my family, as well as others. Just want to see everyone set free in the true gospel
Unfortunately, a lot of people appear to think the FOCUS of faith required to move God's hand in favor of some desire of their heart has to do with the STRENGTH of their "faith," as they powerfully believe that whatever desired thing they've prayed for will become a reality. AS OPPOSED TO strongly believing that IF GOD wants whatever prayed for, desired thing to become a reality, that He fully has the power to make it a reality - AND thus, He WILL make it happen. The problem is, we don't just BELIEVE something strong or long enough into existence - as that's essentially having faith in the strength of our own desire as opposed to that of the will of God! Often, there are things we desire and pray for, that God does not see in our best interests - and so, He doesn't make it a reality. Remember, God can see the future and impact of all things - real or potential. Which means that He fully knows whenever we pray for or have a desire that isn't good for us.
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I think yall missing what the “Word of Faith” preachers are saying. Some of them are saying that God has already done certain things already in scripture and if the Word says God already did it then you have faith and be bold. God is King… which means His Word is LAW!!! Which means you CAN enforce HIS LAWS on your behalf but of course His Writer of the Lawbook (HolySpirit) will help you. ATP if you need someone to tell you besides the Holy Spirit about that prayer request… yah need to spend some more time with Him or up your knowledge about His Word. Faith can be personalized. My faith ain’t your faith & what I have faith to pray and receive ain’t the same for the next. In my valley and wilderness season I learned that. I learned God responds to YOUR faith in His Word. His Word says a lot of things that’ll stretch your imagination but your perspective/religion can hinder it. I also learned to be specific in faith and not be so general because being specific will reveal what you truly believe and He’ll work with that because it’s of FAITH.I can say all this but just find out for yourself.
The focus of faith is on God's promises in His Word.
I do continue to pray, but I feel God will know when it's time for me to receive his blessing.
Love THIS!! Allen you be coming with it! 😀
You not only broke it down biblically; but you gave modern day examples and I've always appreciated that about your ministry.
This lit a fire to keep on praying for the things I hope for whilst giving me instructions on how to accept the No that God can give. Thank you a million times.
I love how you broke these verses down. Needed to hear this!
Allen, thank you for this video. God has been giving me prophetic words about, a house, a wife, and things to happen to me within the next year and there were a lot of confirming things in this video to encourage me to keep pleading with The Lord; this was so encouraging!
I truly appreciate this video, such an encouraging word, thank you! But one thing i'll say, I think the title is a lil bit misleading imo, but still love the content. Keep it up!
It's greatly misleading.
We shouldn't have to market like world does using click bait titles. God will make sure the message reaches those who need to hear it. I am new here and deeply appreciate the teachings. Don't want to feel deceived or manipulated. Praying God continues to use his teachers to spread the true Gospel and provides insight into titles and thumbnails that reaches his people
Brother Allen you are exercising your Spiritual Gifts.... I was blessed by this teaching.
I needed to hear this- especially to faith when you see others getting blessed with what you have been praying for.
#4 sums up faith for me. Awesome video!
Trust the process. Aka trust in God alone no matter what!
I did not know the meaning of Matthew 15:27 till now. That woman certainly had great faith. May we all have great faith and perseverance as we journey with God who loves us.
My husband and I love you, Allen! Grateful for your commitment to teaching biblical truth.
Most in here Africa (particularly) we have the problem
And yes... I've given up on praying for a few things because although I haven't gotten a clear no; I've watched God answer plenty of my prayers but go SILENT on specific prayers that I've been praying for years.
I really appreciate this teaching.
Doesn’t mean you should give up. Nowhere in the bible does it say to give up. Consider the parable in the bible about the woman and the judge, the context Jesus is talking about is prayer. Luke 18:1-8. Have a read and be encouraged xx
How do you know that you didn't give up right before a breakthrough...
This is so encouraging, thank you. This is the great faith I want Jesus to know me for ❤
5:42-5:48 😂 “you need to name it and claim it, you need to blab it and grab it”
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This made me tear up and played this over and over again. It felt like a hug from a friend. I stopped praying for marriage because I left it alone and figured that wasn't God's will, even though I desire it. I'm 40. I appreciate you. You have inspired me through many challenges with my faith.
Yeah maybe do something effective instead of praying.
@@2ndPigeon I went on your UA-cam page. You are talented. I also feel like you should do something more effective than comment on my post.
@@dezIsLove Thank you.
I don't have a marriage problem though.
@@2ndPigeon You're welcome. And I am so happy you aren't struggling in the area of marriage. If you are married, I am happy for you and I pray that it lasts a long time. But also, My post was directed to the creator in a form of gratitude and not a question being asked.
This is exactly what I needed today. Thank you Brother Allen!🙏🏽💜
I love pastor Bill I have learned so much from him… all the success of his ministry is because of God! And unlike other ministries, the power of God is demonstrated here.
I agree with you wholeheartedly. Listening to him gives me a moment to catch my breath, and just feel bathed in love of the Father and know I'm not being beaten up by those just make it so difficult.
100%!! Mark 11 is foundational when it comes to Faith. It’s interesting how people are now dismissing the supernatural. We serve a supernatural God that does supernatural things through the channel of faith. Solomon said “there is nothing new under the sun”. At my home church in Chicago, we experience the dead raised, blinded eyes opened, limbs grow and back then you had doubters. No one can change that!! I can’t unsee what I saw and experience. I wish everyone will share in this experience!! God can do anything!!,
Love the editing of your video Allen. And the messages of course too :)
Wow! This is the best teaching from these verses that I have heard. I needed to hear this today. Thank you
Pastor Allen... Such a needed teaching... ✝️
It is the Lords will that you pop up just when I need to hear you. Thank you.
The new graphics is really really cool Mr. Allen love this!
What I love so much about God is his word it’s so powerful The words of God’s will never lose its power. I just wanted to share that his word is always a right now word.
Great message! Thank you very much! I have great faith. I have believed God for ridiculous things and they came to pass. It's impossible to please God without faith. When I first pastored a church, we did not have a building. I had no money in the bank, and a hand full of of members and I believed God for a vacant 20,000 sq ft building and WE GOT IT!!! The leasing agent gave it to us for a mere $1,500.00 per month in 1995. That was dirt cheap even for back then. We stayed in it for 6 years.
Much needed word here brother. Excellent. Thank you.
Thank you so much for bringing this teaching of the scriptures. I’m thankful you’re using this platform to follow God’s leading by bringing His truth and explaining it in a very understandable way which draws me to the Word to seek Him out. And I have to believe it is doing the same for so many others.
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏿
His grace and mercy be upon you and your loved ones 🕊️🥛🍯
I just love your content and truly feel you teach from the Bible. I love the transparency in your messages and I don’t feel “worried” that I’m being steered in the wrong direction when I am here!
Deeply appreciative of the content. Asking if we can be mindful of use of other preachers photos if the content isnt relevant to the that teacher. I was deeply concerned when I saw pastor todds photo associated with the title. Again deeply appreciate the teaching content.
Thanks for this video, and thanks for the Ebook! Looking forward to reading it!
Amen 🙏 this is definitely what I need to improve on. Thank you for sharing Allen. God bless you.
Thanks for the reminder Brother Parr. As I’m about to turn 51 yrs old next week, I never lost the faith, knowing that He may or may not have a husband for me in this life. However, dwelling on my singlehood made me sad, so I focused on contentment and stopped praying about it a long time ago. 😊🙏🏻🫶🏻
It’s so good to see people like you with large platforms exposing Word of Faith teachings.
This was a good reminder and very encouraging. May God Bless you Pastor Parr.
Pastor Parry thanks for your sermons, you explain everything so simple. I'm tired of these prosperity and materialistic preachers in South Africa who milking people money and claim to raise dead people.
God is good, Hallelujah Amen.
Then why did he give my dad covid and let him die, even after countless prayer? My neighbour prayed for his keys to be found and god provided. That's not the actions of a good god.
May God's will be done in my life always, thank you brother Allen.
Going directly to God's word, in partnership with the Holy Spirit to help interpret, is the best way to hear and understand God's purpose and will for His children. And having deep intimacy and love for our Father. I've been doing this for the past 4 months and my life has changed - so full of grace and blessings more than ever💕
Just the message I needed to hear. Points 2 and 6 especially jumped out to me. Thanks Allen!
This hit home for me... Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Great message, Brother. May God bless you and your family this week and always.
Thank you so much for this. Its one of my favorite interractions recorded between Jesus and someone else.
Thank you for this lesson🙏🏾
🔥🔥🔥 shared this before getting to the end ❤️
Thank you brother Allen, this message was definitely needed!
A M E N ! Thanks, Pastor Parr! I remember a particular prayer I prayed once. It was about a few weeks in that I received a message from the Lord in a dream letting me know that he was bringing change concerning that particular situation. About a few weeks afterwards I was standing near a wall at the place I had been praying about. I felt a hand press down on my left shoulder. At first I thought the place could be haunted or something, but then I realized it had to be the Lord! My answer was coming! Sure enough, very soon after this I received my answer. The Lord removed me from that situation which was never meant for me Btw. I had just taken it upon myself to accept the position that had placed me in this situation. Actually GOD didn't answer me the way I was expecting him to, but GOD did it a better way. Praise the Lord!!! 🙏
Immensely blessed. Keep preaching, you have a wonderful gift of preaching and teaching biblical truths❤
I am so grateful for this video because it articulates what I try to convey when inquiring of relatives where did that thought process or way of speaking come from when attempting to stimulate their meta cognition to recognize that it isn’t scriptural and not the faith that Abraham had nor the eyewitnesses of Jesus’ resurrection.
I needed the hear this to jog my memory…thank you
I've been praying for years for God to soften the hearts of my husband and children that they may come to salvation. Everday I pray for this and will continue all my life. I accept either way, but I have no other choice but to pray for my family. He has answered many prayers, and my hope is He will answer this as well.
This is so good! That's my prayer always. Thy will be done in my life.
I’m always in Prayer daily and close with “Let your will be done God not mine” just like Jesus said when facing death
Such a great teaching Allen this was excellent explaination!
I’m thankful to God for what He has already done. A lot of people act like they died on the cross for Christ like He owe us. Then we have a nerve to get upset when prayers are not answered in our so called timing. Hasn’t He done enough on the cross 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💕💕💕. Thank you Yahweh. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💕💕 God bless you Allen 🙏🏾💕
The best way to combat Word of Faith is to have a new bible translation that uses the word loyalty instead of faith for the Greek pistis. There is only a few passages where loyalty really does not work but there are other synonyms that do.
The Relationship is the goal (John 15:26 and John 14:20). Faith is very important to build up within one's soul, but it does not take away this goal. Loyalty is something which happens naturally once establishing The Relationship with your Creator, The Creator.
Ah yes. Take a leap of loyalty.
Needed this lately. Thanks Allan 🙏
thank you so much pastor. This is a great encouragement for me. You are a blessing to me. I may not always comment on yiur videos, but i always do watch a lot of your vids. the Lord bless you more
Allen Parr the LORD bless you, keep you and your family brother!
I came out of the WOF 4 years ago and I have an aversion to praying for 'stuff' now. I always have actually. But now it has affected me in a way that I rarely ask God for anything except His will. I don't want to treat God like a genie, but at the same time, He says we should pray to Him for things according to His will. I'm working on myself in this regard.
Solid video bro! Really insightful wisdom! Thanks for sharing
This is a great teaching. Thank so much! However, I need to point out that even if our requests tarry or not granted, it still is a positive response from God.
This was really good Bro. Allen. Really solid teaching. Thank you!🙏🏾 this blessed me.
Lord Jesus, thank You for leading me to this video. I certainly needed to hear this today 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Brother Allen, your content of recent years appears to me, to be focused on other people. Man, just teach the truth, there are enough “witchcraft hunting” Christians on UA-cam 💯
Thank you Mr. Allen Parr for this wonderful teaching.
You just had to use the example of marriage.....I was doing all great until you used that. My soul was hit with conviction since that is where I lack great faith. All other prayers (that align with our Heavenly Father's Will by empowerment of the Ruach Ha-Kodesh [Holy Spirit]) have been answered.
There's a woman that has caught my attention...first time ever where it doesn't have to do with her flesh. Not even sure why I'm attracted to her.
I've been rejecting the thought of her because I have this "faith"/"belief" that it will ruin my focus of "Seeking the Kingdom of Elohim first and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." She's not a thing, but I meant the thing known as marriage.
So many odds have come up, it's been since May we've noticed one another and gone back & forth through silence and actions. (We met at my gym). Had only 4 conversations; but her silence & actions says a lot more to me than what she could ever say.
This video has blessed me
Thank you Jesus ✝️
Thank you brother Allen 🙏
We aslo need to keep in mind that there are times God will answer our prayers immediately, he may wait and sometimes the prayers may not appear to be answered. That is because his time is not our time and in retrospect actually has something greater in store for you.
Thank you for your balanced teaching and encouragement.
This was a SERMON! Conviction and encouragement….thank you!
Incredible! How can I learn to make observations like that?
I read ahead to see if what my observations were. All I could find was she was humble, persistent and she believed he might do something.
Never been this early 😊. Now let me watch.
Thank you for this! Our God is in control over everything we need to come correct. That place a demand on God is man made.
Exactly! Lots of faithful devoted Christians face persecution and severe struggles in their lives. We are living under the same sircumstances as all the people. The great differences are that we are living with Christ and trust in Him no matter what