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All Sufficient

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I like the word sufficient. It sounds so grand. I chuckled when I looked it up in the dictionary. I saw adequate and enough in the definition. Those are such ordinary words. While I sometimes prefer a more exciting concept, I have learned that we do most of our living in the ordinary. Words like adequate and enough are good. They provide what is needed.

God gives grace so we have enough to abound in good works. God is amazing!

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us enough to live an abundance of good works. Your provision is a blessing. Please help us to watch for what You want to give instead of seeking what You do not desire.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

Never Stopping

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God’s faithfulness is my favorite character trait. Some days I have to push myself to go through whatever might be coming. God is not like that. His steadfast love does not waver – for any reason. I am so thankful God’s mercies are readily available. God’s faithfulness warms my heart and gives me strength to carry on.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your steadfast love. Thank You for being faithful through my unsteady faith. Please send me daily reminders and help me to encourage others with those same things.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

God’s Direction

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Our emotions can direct our thinking all too often. I am thankful God is able to direct my heart to His way which includes a resolve to obey Christ. That resolve is a firm foundation that I cannot make. I need to receive that from my loving Heavenly Father, through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for directing our hearts toward You. Please help us to cling to You and remember You hold us tight.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

Worthy of the Gospel

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We live in an age where everyone is considered “worthy”. Webster’s dictionary defines worthy as “having worth or value”. We all want to be valuable. In Philippians 1:27, we are told to walk worthy of the gospel. The second part of the verse tells us how to be worthy. We need to stand firm in unity for the sake of the gospel. Everything in our lives need to point back to the good news of Jesus Christ.

I wonder if we would have more value if more of our lives were lived for the sake of the gospel.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the instructions You give in Your word. Please help us to live unified for the sake of the gospel. We need You to guide us.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

How We Love

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Last week I wrote about John 15:12 which tells us to love as Jesus loved. 1 John 4:19 tells us more about how we love. We love because God loved us first. There is no way that I can love others in my own ability. I am more likely to put myself first. We need the reminder that God loving us is the only way we can love others.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us so we could love others. Please help us to remember that You are the only way we can love.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.