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Living in Victory

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I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:14 (NASB)

Do you want to live in the victory Christ has given you? If you hope to finish well, you must exhibit the following traits

Courage, being willing to risk failure. Though it’s natural to want to appear strong and capable, God delights in empowering you in your weaknesses, so He gets the glory. Confidence, knowing that even when God calls you to a task beyond your ability, you can move ahead because He will enable you to do His will. Commitment in the journey, understanding that the Lord promises to guide you, provide whatever is needed, and strengthen you along the way. Persistence, realizing that the road you’re traveling is full of distractions, opposition, and obstacles that’ll tempt you to give up, but that Jesus is worth your endurance. Focus, forgetting what lies behind and pressing forward to what lies ahead because of who it is that calls you (Philippians 3:13-14)

The key to success in this race is an all-consuming desire to honor Christ and reach the goal. So don’t give up or settle for the immediate gratification the world offers. Understand the prize that awaits you, and press on.

Jesus, help me live in Your victory 
- with courage, confidence, commitment, persistence, and focus 
- so You can receive the glory. Amen.

Excerpted from God’s Purpose for Your Life (365 Devotions) Charles F. Stanley

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In Control

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The mind of a person plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps.

Proverbs 16:9 (NASB)

Stop to consider the truth of these statements:

  • You cannot make another person love you.
  • You cannot always have your way in every situation.
  • You cannot own everything you want to.
  • You cannot do everything perfectly every time.
  • You cannot persuade everybody to think the way you do.

If we are honest with ourselves, we will admit we don’t like the fact that we can’t control these things. But here is the good news: God is in complete control. He alone is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. He alone rules all creation. And He loves you so much that He always brings good out of everything you face.

So when someone doesn’t love you or think like you do, when you don’t get your way, when you don’t own something or do a task perfectly, you can take heart. It’s okay because your God is still in charge. And He is working everything for your good.

Jesus, I will praise You in my setbacks losses, and lack of control. 
My life is in Your hands, and I trust You with it. Amen.

Excerpted from God’s Purpose for Your Life (365 Devotions) Charles F. Stanley

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At the Cross by Hillsong

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I would like to acknowledge WimNL for sharing this song in Youtube.

At the Cross by Hillsong

Oh Lord You’ve searched me
You know my way
Even when I fail You
I know You love me

Your holy presence
Surrounding me
In every season
I know You love me
I know You love me

At the cross I bow my knee
Where Your blood was shed for me
There’s no greater love than this
You have overcome the grave
Your glory fills the highest place
What can separate me now

You go before me
You shield my way
Your hand upholds me
I know You love me

You tore the veil
You made a way
When You said that it is done

And when the earth fades
Falls from my eyes
And You stand before me
I know You love me
I know You love me

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Loved

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Loved
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We have come to know and have believed the love
which God has for us. God is love, and the one who
abides in love abides in God. and God abides in him.

1 John 4:16 (NASB)

Do you believe in the love God has for you? Do you trust His love-that it isn’t like human love. which is unreliable and may wound you, but is unconditional, and He always works for your good?

The reason Jesus left His heavenly home, took the form of a bond servant, lived an impoverished and sacrificial earthly life, and then died one of the most excruciating deaths in history was to have a relationship with you. That’s how much He cares about you, desires to reveal Himself to you, and longs to live with you forever.

You may doubt that today because you know your faults, failings, and every reason why others shouldn’t care for you. The pain of rejection can go so deep that accepting God’s unconditional love may be a challenge, But that doesn’t change the fact that Jesus loves you deeply, eternally, and without fail. You absolutely cannot stop Him from loving you, So stop telling yourself He doesn’t. Embrace His love, and love Him in return.

Jesus, sometimes I just don't feel like I deserve You. 
But You have made me acceptable. 
Help me know the fullness of Your love. Amen.

Excerpted from God’s Purpose for Your Life (365 Devotions) Charles F. Stanley