Searching for the meaning of life, just leads to more unanswerable questions, that only God knows the answers to all.
We all have random thoughts, for instance; How does Iron Sharpen iron?
We can draw an analogy from this saying to mean that going through a process of contact with other iron; an enrichment of the iron occurs. Concluding that at least two pieces of iron are the subject of this text. When iron blades are rubbed together, each becomes sharper and consequently more effective. As the friction increases, the heat between them increases, allowing them to create a spark. It may be difficult for iron to be rubbed together in that way however, the spark that results when fanned becomes a flame that cannot be contained. For it would be impossible for one piece of iron to become sharper, improved, or made better without the presence of the other. An already dull piece of iron left alone, would in effect result in there being two useless and dull pieces of iron.
TRAVAILING PRAYER
To travail is defined as – work, especially of a painful or laborious nature: to labor hard.
This prayer, the prayer that births, is more commonly known as travail. Travail is a birthing anointing; giving birth to a vision is often compared to bringing forth a child. The anointed are not always carriers of the vision themselves. But through intercessory prayer, they are like spiritual midwives who assist in the birthing process.
We can find our prayer time filled with tears. We weep for the church in the time of a sinfully sick world. Intercessors will often experience something similar to birth pains of a woman when they are praying for God’s purpose to be realized on earth.
The time is now to become the intercessor God has called you to be. We are entering a season of spiritual restoration being birthed throughout the earth. An intense form of intercession is given by the Holy Spirit, whereby through prayer, brings forth new life.
THE MOUTH SPEAKETH
What comes out of the mouth springs from the heart, which is filled by thoughts of the mind. If the heart is filled with evil, caused by thoughts of evil, the mouth will spew out evil.
The Word of God and belief in His Son Jesus offers us thoughts of truth, peace, love, and hope when allowed to inhabit our minds. We have victory power over problems and deliverance over dilemmas when we nourish our thoughts with fruits of the spirit. God’s Word regulates our thought, which pours into our heart, and springs forth from our mouth.
Philippians 4:8 Encourages us to focus our thoughts on things that are positive and uplifting. Reminding us to fill our minds with thoughts of truth, goodness, and beauty, rather than dwelling on negative or sinful things. By doing so we will cultivate a more peaceful and joyous outlook on life. 2 Corinthians 10:5 Tells us that as Christians we should not allow any argument or thought that goes against the knowledge of God to take root in our minds. Instead, we must capture every thought and make it obedient to Christ. To think in a way that pleases and honors God, and be not swayed by false teachings or worldly ideas, an intentional thought life.
Philippians 4:8
New International Version
8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Philippians 4:8
King James Version
8 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Philippians 4:8
Living Bible
8 “And now, brothers, as I close this letter, let me say this one more thing: Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.”
2 Corinthians 10:5
New International Version
5 “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5
King James Version
5 “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”