Thy Will Be Done: Following the Example of Jesus

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As Christians, we are members of the kingdom of God. We must live to please Him. There are times when we face some difficult situations. However, if it is the will of the Lord for us to endure some hard trials, we have to submit to Him. Daily, we should make an affirmation of our willingness to submit to God in difficult situations.

Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. Luke 22:42 (KJV)

When Jesus prayed before the crucifixion, He surrendered to the will of God. We have to follow His example. If He endured the cross, we have to endure our trials and tests.

We  have  to  be  willing,  today, to say “Not my will, but yours be done.” In doing so, God will add all other things to us according to His will.

Prayer of the Week:

 “I know that I can trust you God but help me to follow Christ’s example of submission to your will. I thank for grace and peace to do it. Amen.”

I’m Still Blessed: I am the Seed of Abraham

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God promised Abraham that He would bless him and make him a blessing. Through faith, we are children of Abraham and heirs of the promise, which includes the blessing of the Lord abiding upon us. However, events and circumstances in life can make us feel as if we are not blessed.

Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all. Romans 4:16 (KJV)

On today, trust God and His promises. Whatever He has said concerning you, it is true. Regardless of the events in your life presently, know that you are still blessed. In spite of opposition and difficulties, you are still blessed. He has delivered you before and will again. Rise up and say with me, “I’m still blessed!”

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, thank you for your blessings in my life. I thank you that you will be with me always. Amen.”

Missing In Action: Do Not Forsake Your Christian Walk

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In natural warfare, some individuals are declared missing in action. They got lost in the middle of the battle and no one can locate them. In addition, some others become prisoners of war. In battle, the enemy captured them. Well, it seems that the number of people in these groups has multiplied in the kingdom of God; that is, in God’s army.

Today, many Christians have become lost in the battle (missing in action). Others are prisoners of war. They have allowed themselves to be swallowed up because of the cares of this life or they have allowed the enemy to bring them into bondage. However, there is hope. We must take courage and endure hardness as good soldiers and return to active duty.

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 

2 Tim 2:3 (KJV)

Regardless of your spiritual state today, know that God can and will deliver you. Only turn to Him faith, knowing He is able to do the impossible. Change your status from missing in action to Present in Service.

Prayer of the Week:

“I thank you for your promises God. I trust that you will give me strength to endure the hardships of life. I thank you now. Amen”