I sought him, but I could not find him: I called him: but he gave me no answer. Song 5:6

Did you ever pray and it seemed an answer would not come? When we pray we are told to believe and receive according to God's will. There is one thing that can hinder our prayers from being answered. David the psalmist said, "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me. Psalm 66:18"

One of the reasons most prayers are never heard and answered is because the individual needs to confess the sin that lurks deep inside of their heart and repent of it. Then God who is faithful to hear us will answer the prayer. If our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. I John 3:21, 22

God can do anything but fail. His hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Isaiah 59:1, 2

The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. -Matthew 25: 4-5

How smart the wise ones were! The foolish ones had neglected the most important thing of all, -- their oil was deleted, and it was a sad night for them.

Our spiritual lights dim when we forget to pray and neglect our Heavenly Father. "At midnight the cry rang out: 'Here's the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!' Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. "The foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'…

How sad that so many lamps have gone out. We desperately need to keep the oil of joy, so that our lights can shine brightly. Make sure you keep your spiritual lamp burning bright. “My prayer is, “Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning.”

They who suffer on behalf of the Lord have laid up for themselves exceedingly great rewards and treasures in the everlasting Kingdom of Heaven, so rejoice! Your suffering is not in vain. Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

If we share in his sufferings then we may also share in his glory for we are heirs of God. Rejoice! ---rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy. -1 Peter 4:13Yes He will reward and recompense you for any suffering you do for His sake.

Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. --You will increase my honor and comfort me once more. -Psalm 71:21

The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. -Psalm 145:20

So tenderly He watches over us moment by moment and day after day. In darkness and in daylight, He cares for anything that concerns us, so trust, relax and rest in your Heavenly Father's arms. He keeps us from being devoured and destroyed by Satan. We are never out of His sight or out of His mind.

In this world of terror we do not have to fear, for He is watching over us. Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. Nothing happens to us without God's permission. God is totally in control and over ALL. There is nothing that He cannot do. So enjoy His awesome power and know that He is watching over you.

The wicked and all the enemies of Christ, will be destroyed. Those that do not love him, but oppose the Gospel, God will consume from off the face of the earth. The Lord loves and cares for His children.

“The seventh day is the Sabbath of rest, a holy convocation.” Leviticus 23:3

They ... rest from their labors. -Rev. 14:13