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“For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5

What is favor? Simply put, favor is supernatural provision and special treatment given as a gift from God. The Bible teaches us that God’s favor is not just for moments in life, but for the entirety of our lives. It is not something that we walk into; it is something that we walk in. When we become followers of Jesus, we experience God’s favor, impacting every area of our lives—> Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally, Financially & Relationally.

Over these last few years, my wife experienced some medical challenges that required two different surgeries totaling more than $200,000. I was concerned because we do not have traditional health insurance. There are several things for which I would be personally liable. I wasn’t sure how it was going to work out in the natural. The bills were overwhelming, and fear tried to grip my heart as I imagined bankruptcy, losing our home, and other thoughts the enemy had placed in my mind. I had to remind myself that God was in control and that His favor was over every area of my life, including my finances. I made the phone calls for financial aid and diligently sought the help that I needed. Reminded of God’s favor over my life, I prayed a $200,000 prayer. Here’s what I know: a moment of favor is worth a lifetime of labor. I did what I could in the natural and trusted God for the supernatural. It took some time and effort, but at the end of the day, the bills were completely satisfied. 

Maybe today, you’re not facing $200,000 in debt that you can’t afford. Perhaps it’s a challenge with a child or a co-worker that’s acting like one! Maybe it’s difficulty in your marriage or your health. Whatever it may be, know today that if you are a born-again Christian, you walk in favor. Expect God to show up and show off his goodness and mercy. I want to encourage you in a moment to pray a big prayer found in the Old Testament. There aren’t many details given about the man who prayed this prayer. What we do know is his name, which was Jabez, and that he believed. He prayed a big prayer to a big God, and He experienced big provision. You could say that he walked in favor. If God did it for Jabez, if he has done it for me, I know that he can do it for you as well! You are favored. You are walking in favor, and you’re about to walk into favor. Believe and receive today!

Pray - “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." 

Declare Today - "God’s favor is for every area of my life! In Jesus' name, I will walk in favor today!"

Written by Sam Masteller