for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. (Philippians 2:13)

God works out his good plan and purpose through each of us. It is through working within us and through us that His overall it gets accomplished.   It’s both comforting to know that when we can’t, we are actually empowered as we allow God to do what we cannot! We aren’t supposed to know how to, because only God does! Surrendering to this truth and resting in it with all- assurance, we find ourselves just where the Lord wants us.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)

We are now able to fully receive God’s power, goodness, and love through surrendering to His will; His way of doing things.  It’s incredibly freeing to come to the realization that it is God who gives strength, grace, and power to accomplish everything there is to accomplish, big things, as well as small things of daily life.

We can do nothing outside of abiding in Christ! When we “try,” we are actually working out of the flesh and works of the flesh will never accomplish good things. This kind of work has selfish motives and will always amount to nothing in the end.

However, as we shift all of our focus on God by walking in love, praying, studying his Word, and applying it to daily life, we are empowered. Allowing God to work within us  gives us proper discernment, wisdom, strength, knowledge, and will always produce good fruit in our lives.

Bible Verses To Further Study God Working Through Us:

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10)

“equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Hebrews 13:21)

“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And confirm for us the work of our hands; Yes, confirm the work of our hands” (Psalm 90:17)

Prayer Starter:

“God, I invite you to continually work through me and within me! I focus on You so that I can walk closely with You each day. Thank you for being Lord of my life.”

Wishing you all a great week!

In Christ, we are made whole. This is because God’s Word is powerfully filled with purpose and truth! Each time we invest time in further developing our relationship with the Lord, we are filled and replinished in whatever it is we are missing. Fellowship with the Lord and simply talking to Him, as the friend He is,  deepens the relationship we have with God. As we become filled with the things of God, life dramatically changes. We begin to look at the world around us quite differently, making the way we experience the world, and our loving God, better and better!

God has a purpose for everyone and for everything. With renewed minds, emotions, and motives, we can live life the best way possible: Seeing absolutely everything through the Father’s eyes! This is why making a commitment to study God’s Word is so important for us all. Yes, it’s a bold step that does take diligence on our part, but the results we get from this commitment are well worth it.

My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. (John 10:10 NLT)

As we become more free to become who God created us to be, we have better relationships with other people, and with ourselves. When we lack nothing, it’s a lot easier to focus on others, developing healthy relationships along the way. Loving, encouraging, and enjoying others leads to a fulfilling life that anyone would be proud of.  So, trust God to heal and to make you whole! You’ll become more Christ-like day by day. Allow God’s Word to refresh your soul!

Bible Verses to Further Study Commitment to God’s Word:

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

“My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.” (Proverbs 3:1-2)

We all have been gifted God’s mercy and grace. God’s Word is full of all of the things that our Father promises to us.  What is even more amazing is that The Lord gives us mercy and kindness that is far beyond anything that we could ever work for or even deserve! He gives it to us because he wholeheartedly loves us, plain and simple. Our only job is to fully accept what the Lord so freely makes available to us.

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, (Ephesians 4:2)

The words mercy and grace have powerful meanings in the Christian faith.  Mercy can be defined as having compassion or showing forgiveness toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. While grace is defined as the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. The overall message of the gospel is love, mercy, and grace.  Jesus died to save us and to give us life abundantly!

he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. (Titus 3:5)

God’s grace comes through Jesus and is received by faith. It’s a gift for us all, and no one is excluded! Grace is truly God’s power to change. Counting our blessings and then giving praise to God for them is how we can show our appreciation!

Bible Verses To Further Study Mercy and Grace: 

“For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people” (Titus 2:11)

“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most” (Hebrews 4:16)

“God saved you by his grace when you believed.” (Ephesians 2:8)

Prayer Starter:

“Father God, I appreciate your mercy, love, and grace. Keep the eyes of my heart open, so that I will always acknowledge Your hand in my life, appreciating Your goodness forever.”