Prayer of Jabez

I wanted to begin on this topic because going through old notebooks and journals this prayer is something that stood out and really spoke to me and worked for me. The Prayer of Jabez comes from the Bible.
In 1 Chronicles 4:10

The prayer is composed of four parts. First, Jabez asks God to bless him. Second, he asks God to enlarge his territory or increase his responsibility. Third, he prays that God will be with him and stay close. Lastly, Jabez asks that God keep him from harm so that he will be free from pain.

The Prayer of Jabez reveals that Jabez understands what many people do not -- there is only one God and He should be the center of our work God wants to bless every life. But, we must first make the choice to invite God into our life and ask for His blessings.

The Prayer of Jabez reminds us that everybody struggles with choosing to rely on himself or God. If you are looking to start a relationship with God or improve your existing relationship with Him, start with prayer.

I constantly remind myself when a problem/issue arises to speak with God FIRST. What I used to find myself doing is going to others for their advice and thoughts, which is helpful in using these people for support and a release mechinism. However we need to search within ourselves and call out to God for answers on our lives and decisions to really know we made a proper choice.