Love Never Keeps Promises, Only Promises Keep Love

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Blessings & Fortune

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 From a Christian perspective (based on the Bible), there are several factors that can hinder blessings/fortune in a person's life. However, it's important to remember that God doesn't always work like an automatic machine (e.g., "do A → get B"), but He cares about the growth of our faith and character.

Reasons Why Provisions Are Blocked According to Biblical Principles


 1. Living in Willful Sin  

- "If I see sin in my heart, the Lord will not hear me." (Psalm 66:18).

- Examples: Fraud, corruption, greed, or neglect of responsibility.

- Solution: Confession of sin, repentance, and improvement of life (1 John 1:9).


 2. Unfaithful in Tithes & Offerings  

- "Bring the whole tithe to the house of the Lord...test me, says the Lord, will I not open the gates of heaven for you?" (Malachi 3:10).

- God wants us to put Him first, including in finances.

- Note: This is not a "pay-as-you-go system" but a sign of faith and recognition that everything comes from God.


3. A Heart That Doesn't Want to Give

- "A generous person will have plenty, and he who gives water will be given water." (Proverbs 11:25).

- Stinginess or selfishness often blocks the flow of blessings (Luke 6:38).


4. Lazy or Irresponsible

- "A lazy person will become poor, but a diligent person will become rich." (Proverbs 10:4).

   - God blesses hard work and wisdom (not just "passive prayer").  


5. Spiritual Struggle (Test/The Devil Steals)

- "The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy." (John 10:10).

- The devil can block blessings through:

- Generational curses (if there is hereditary sin, it needs to be broken).

- Spiritual warfare (e.g. economic pressure without clear reason).

- Solution: Pray, fast, and claim God's promises (Matthew 17:21).


6. Not God's Time

- "He has made everything beautiful in its time." (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

- God may be training our patience and dependence on Him.


 What to do?  

1. Self-introspection: Check whether there are any sins/God's promises that have been ignored.

2. Repent & Restitution: If there is a mistake, admit it and correct it.

3. Increase Faith & Action:

   - Work diligently + believe in God who blesses.  

   - Faithful in tithing & helping others.  

4. Spiritual Warfare Prayer:  

- "Lord, open Your way for me, show me if there is anything that is blocking Your blessing. I claim Your promise in Philippians 4:19!"


 Vital Records  

- God is not a spiritual ATM machine. Sometimes "obstructed fortune" is actually His way of protecting us from danger or teaching us something more valuable (e.g., character, faith).

- Don't blame yourself or others. Focus on solutions, not guilt!


If you're still confused, you can discuss it with your pastor/pastor for prayer and guidance. May God open the way! 🙏


God Bless


Aug 11, 2025

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