But a man of God came to him and said, “Your Majesty, do not hire troops from Israel, for the Lord is not with Israel. He will not help those people of Ephraim!  If you let them go with your troops into battle, you will be defeated by the enemy no matter how well you fight. God will overthrow you, for he has the power to help you or to trip you up.”  2 Chronicles 25:7-8 (NLT)

Amaziah asked the man of God, “But what about all that silver I paid to hire the army of Israel?”
2 Chronicles 25:9 (NLT)

The man of God replied, “The LORD is able to give you much more than this!”
2 Chronicles 25:9 (NLT)

“So Amaziah discharged the hired troops and sent them back to Ephraim. This made them very angry with Judah, and they returned home in a great rage.”  2 Chronicles 25:10 (NLT)

“Never stop praying.”  1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT)

“They all met together and were CONSTANTLY united in prayer…”  Acts 1:14 (NLT)

“Keep on praying.”  Romans 12:12 (NLT)

“Be persistent in your prayers.”  Ephesians 6:18 (NLT)

“Devote yourselves to prayer.”  Colossians 4:2 (NLT)

GOD WANTS TO HELP YOU ACCOMPLISH HIS THING – NOT YOURS

GOD IS GENEROUS ENOUGH TO REPLACE OUR SILVER WITH HIS GOLD