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It can be hard to change when we have old habits, traditions, and desires in the way? It is like a building; reconstruction is difficult with existing clutter, rather than starting from a clean foundation. God cleanses us of the rubble so He can build within us.
Sometimes after serving the Lord for many years, we begin to feel like we can make it without fully depending on Him. This can lead us to make decisions without first seeking God. But our Heavenly Father has a purpose and direction for every area of our lives. If we truly want to walk in His will, we must continually be led by Him.
Way too often we allow tough circumstances to steal our peace. But the first step toward hope is being honest with God about what we're going through. Our circumstances may not change, but when we turn our eyes to God, hope enters.
When we’re desperate and in trouble, let us pray. God understands our tears, even when we don’t have the words. Like Hannah, who poured out her soul to the Lord for a son, let’s come to God rather than letting our troubles build up inside us.
Each one of us has failed God—we have shortcomings that make it hard for us to even imagine being used by Him. The good news is that God can use anyone! Whether we have physical hindrances or spiritual scars, God will work mightily through us if we’re willing. Above all circumstances, God is in control. Are we trusting Him today?
Who among us hasn’t faced trials? What we see as pain and sorrow could be the very thing God uses in our lives to help someone else! We gain a spiritual “eye of the tiger”—we can see the struggles in others that no one else sees, and we can tell them how God brought us through it. Our battles can either be our undoing or our greatest strengths. Let’s allow the Lord to use our testimonies to His glory.
When we go to the doctor, the first things they check are our vitals—heart rate, blood pressure, temperature. What we don’t often think about are our spiritual vital signs. Just like our physical health, if our spiritual vitals start declining, we’re in trouble! We must ask God to search our hearts and reveal to us what needs to change so that we can grow in relationship with Him.
Whether it’s pastoring or parenting, cleaning or leading music, everything God calls us to do is worship. We are called to do it all for His glory! There’s no need for us to live under the pressure of trying to juggle everything perfectly, since the Holy Spirit gives us the ability we need to serve God. Let’s submit to the Lord’s will and guidance today as we do all things unto Jesus our Savior.
Isn’t it funny how children will remember anything we promise them? We might forget, but they certainly won’t! God Almighty has never forgotten us or His promises to us. Still, He loves it when we remind Him of them! When we release control of whatever we’re facing and remind the Lord of His promises, it forces us to remember that we don’t have to fight alone—God has already won!