God blesses some people, and other people He withholds blessings, and some He curses. There are very many verses in the Bible that talk about God’s blessings. God blesses those who pray and the more they pray the more God blesses.

What are God’s blessings? Some think it is a problem free life, but that isn’t blessing. Some think that it is lots of money. There is nothing wrong with money, but many people who have lots of it are not blessed by God, not even a little bit.

The greatest of all God’s blessings is joy. Joy that comes from God is steady and strong, not up and down with circumstances or events, not as a result of a good day or feeling good. Joy is more than a happy feeling, though it for sure includes that, joy is a sense of security in the future, a sense that all is well.

A second blessing of prayer is strength and power. God gives strength, God gives power. He gave it to Samson, to David, and to many others. “Those who wait upon the Lord will be renewed in their strength.” I need God’s power and strength so I will pray much.

A great blessing that is promised over and over to those who pray much is peace, freedom from anxiety about pressures and problems. A confidence that God will protect and provide. A freedom from the fear of failing or being ashamed.

Another great blessing that I desire greatly is wisdom. God gives wisdom to people, His wisdom. The ability to make right decisions in every situation. The ability to say the right words in every situation. The more I pray the more wisdom God gives, now that is a great deal.

Jefferson Baptist Church is starting their “Five Days of Prayer” tomorrow, starting at 5:00 am. My goal is to pray for 40 hours during this time. That is not because I am holy, it is because I am not, but I want to be.