{"id":11162,"date":"2025-06-29T21:24:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T01:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/?p=11162"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T15:29:57","slug":"coissant-and-chat-around-the-cross-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/2025\/06\/29\/coissant-and-chat-around-the-cross-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Coissant and Chat around the Cross"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<h4>The Art of Acting through Prayer and the Word<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this inspiring message, the pastor addresses the importance of prayer and the word in the spiritual life of believers. He emphasizes the need not only to react to situations with prayer but to act proactively by integrating prayer into our daily lives. The message revolves around faith, spiritual discipline, and managing interpersonal relationships, while offering practical advice for living a fulfilling Christian life.<br><br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pastor begins by reminding that prayer and the word are at the heart of the community&#8217;s spiritual identity. He insists that prayer should not be a reaction to problems but a continuous action that nourishes our spirit. He aspires for even a seven-year-old child to be able to pray for an hour, thus highlighting the importance of prayer as a daily, not occasional, practice.<br><br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He then addresses the notion that God does not react but acts. This idea is developed to encourage believers to understand that God plans everything in advance and is never caught off guard. By adopting this perspective, the faithful are invited not to wait until the last moment to pray but to integrate prayer into their daily routine, allowing God to operate in their lives continuously and preventively.<br><br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pastor also emphasizes the importance of following the divine instructions that accompany each of God&#8217;s promises. He explains that often, believers focus on the promises without paying attention to the instructions attached to them. By respecting these instructions, the faithful can see God&#8217;s promises fully realized in their lives.<br><br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regarding interpersonal relationships, the pastor gives advice on how to maintain healthy friendships and manage relationships within marriage. He insists on the role of the man as the spiritual leader in the home and the importance of communication and mutual respect. He also addresses the issue of patience in waiting for marriage, emphasizing that God&#8217;s timing is perfect.<br><br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pastor&#8217;s message is a call to a life of constant prayer and active faith, where believers are encouraged to act rather than react. By integrating prayer and God&#8217;s word into their daily lives, the faithful can live a rich and fulfilling spiritual life while wisely navigating their personal relationships. The pastor concludes by exhorting everyone to seek divine wisdom and trust in God&#8217;s plan for their lives.<br><br><\/p>\n\r\n<h6>Questions-Answers<\/h6>\r\n\n\r\n<p>Click on the question to read the answer.<br><br><\/p>\r\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a spirit of openness and sharing, we recently experienced a powerful moment within our community, where everyone had the opportunity to express their thoughts and concerns. It was a precious occasion to gather, listen, and enrich each other through sincere and profound exchanges. This moment helped strengthen our bonds and deepen our collective understanding while inspiring us to continue our spiritual journey with confidence and determination.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pastor explains that God&#8217;s promise will be fulfilled in its time. He encourages not to worry and to trust God while following the divine instructions that accompany each promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The man is the head of the household and must have the spiritual vision to guide his family. However, he acknowledges that in some cases, the woman may be more spiritual, but she must be wise and support her husband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, it is possible. It is important to die to oneself and respect appropriate boundaries, especially if one is married. Transparency with one&#8217;s spouse is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is not a sin in itself, but it becomes one if one seeks to get rich through this means. Divine revelation can guide in exceptional cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One must give their life to Jesus, be sincere in their walk with God, and nourish their spiritual life through the word and prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Humility is essential. The man must learn from his wife who held the role in his absence and gradually reclaim his place with wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is better to wait for the right time and the right person rather than rush. Patience and prayer are crucial.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pastor suggests that the woman should first fulfill her marital and family duties before praying. If the man is not a true pastor, he could be a spiritual obstacle.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Swan is a Christian Protestant, evangelical, and prophetic church centered on the Bible and the work of Christ.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, it is appropriate to make an offering in recognition of the blessing received.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is important not to let disappointment destroy one&#8217;s vision. There are good people, and discernment is necessary to identify them.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The question is vague, but it is suggested to seek advice from someone more experienced to understand what is happening.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It depends on the personal situation, particularly financial and emotional stability. It is important to be ready on several levels before marrying.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><br>As we close this chapter of enriching exchanges, we carry with us a wealth of perspectives and renewed clarity. This time spent together has not only answered questions but also planted seeds of reflection that will continue to grow in our hearts. May this momentum of sharing and mutual understanding guide us in our daily lives, encouraging us to remain open and receptive to the teachings that come our way. Let us continue to move forward together, nourished by the wisdom and solidarity of our community.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Open Talk Service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11157,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_surecart_dashboard_logo_width":"180px","_surecart_dashboard_show_logo":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_orders":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_invoices":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_subscriptions":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_downloads":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_billing":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_account":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,27,25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11162","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-messages","category-teaching","category-winners-celebration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11162"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11162\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swanministries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}