December 28th, 2023
by Living Hope Church
by Living Hope Church
Good morning Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
We all need strength and power for our journey. God wants to give us all we need to do all things.
How You Get Power To “Do All Things”
A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it. —John Steinbeck
When I first began a relationship with my wife, I wasn’t dependent on her. But we fell deeper in love, we got married, we made a commitment to become dependent on one another, and over time it became more and more natural to become dependent on one another.
Love is the motive we have not only for getting married, but also becoming dependent on Christ. True love is like that—it draws us together in a way that makes separation and independence seem impossible. Through our love for Christ, we become dependent on Him. As we immerse ourselves in His unconditional love, allowing Him to accept us just the way we are, a new strength to walk with Him is found within:
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:12-13)
Being dependent on Christ is how we get power to “do all things.” We’re equipped for obedience by being attached to Him, relying on Him for everything. What a relief! It’s not up to us!
Lord Jesus, thank You for being my Source. May Your love become so real that it just naturally overflows, moving me to do “all things” through You who gives me strength. Thank You for empowering me through Your love for my tasks to the glory of Your name. Amen.
Living Like God Intended By Pete Briscoe
We all need strength and power for our journey. God wants to give us all we need to do all things.
How You Get Power To “Do All Things”
A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it. —John Steinbeck
When I first began a relationship with my wife, I wasn’t dependent on her. But we fell deeper in love, we got married, we made a commitment to become dependent on one another, and over time it became more and more natural to become dependent on one another.
Love is the motive we have not only for getting married, but also becoming dependent on Christ. True love is like that—it draws us together in a way that makes separation and independence seem impossible. Through our love for Christ, we become dependent on Him. As we immerse ourselves in His unconditional love, allowing Him to accept us just the way we are, a new strength to walk with Him is found within:
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:12-13)
Being dependent on Christ is how we get power to “do all things.” We’re equipped for obedience by being attached to Him, relying on Him for everything. What a relief! It’s not up to us!
Lord Jesus, thank You for being my Source. May Your love become so real that it just naturally overflows, moving me to do “all things” through You who gives me strength. Thank You for empowering me through Your love for my tasks to the glory of Your name. Amen.
Living Like God Intended By Pete Briscoe
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Good morning I am thinking of when I did my first communion I felt Gods Presence so strong..At school went to church on dinner time hour to pray felt Gods Presence so strongly..the Peace I felt.At my grand mothers would go upstairs kneelt down and prayed.I remember running in the fieild of flours felt His presence.I ve been alot in prayer felt His Peace.I can say in bad situations I did pray inside keept me from falling.God was and is with me when I do turn to Him He is there waiting.He dosent force me.I am facing a choice its up to me to choose even if I hate to be told.So Lord God I am trying hard to keep my eyes on YOU.For sure at times I struggle I rebuke satin and tell him off in Jesus name,I dont let the door open to him.Run to God right away.I love yous my dear family of God.