Be joyful always
Pray continually
Give thanks in all circumstances
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
The God of Peace . . .
Looking back over these past blogs I get excited over the prospect of being joyful each day, continually focusing on the Lord and giving thanks no matter what is happening around me.
I pause, knowing this is God's will for me in Christ Jesus but how in the world can I do this!
Knowing who I am, how I react makes me doubt the ability to do this. Then He speaks again . . . not audibly but gently reminding me of Galatians 2:20 - it is not me, it is Christ in me.
In letting go, releasing control and just trusting Him, I obey.
"Trust Me, Anne, and see Me not only give you the desire to follow MY will but provide the power to accomplish it!"
Now God makes me stand firm in Christ
He anointed me
He set His seal of ownership on me
He put His Spirit in my heart
as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come!
(personalized)
2 Corinthians 1: 21-22
will equip me with everything good
for doing His will
and will work in me what is pleasing to Him
through Jesus Christ - to whom I give glory forever!
(personalized)
Hebrews 13:21
It is God,
working in me
giving me the desire and
the power to do what pleases Him!
(personalized)
Philippians 2:13
So, precious ones, join me on this journey to trust our God of Peace, our loving Master to accomplish His will in us through Christ Jesus and bring Him glory for ever and ever - AMEN!
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