Apr 01 2021

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Some days just feel like we're in the midst of fighting a battle. Our schedules are too full, the plans we make fall apart, and the people we depend on let us down. We often consider these days just part of life.

Every day we have a choice: expect the worst so we aren't disappointed, or decide to live a victorious life as the children of God. This life is available to us only because God is greater than anything or anyone that can work against us.

This afternoon's verse reminds us that we have already overcome anything that might come our way—as long as we keep our focus on God and not on our problems.

God is with us no matter what we face… an angry coworker, a family member who is struggling, or our personal fears and insecurities. While we may feel like the world around us is spinning out of control, God is always constant and faithful.

How often do we forget that the God who created the universe and everything in it cares about every moment of our lives? Yes, this includes the times when we are feeling overwhelmed.

We can live in bold confidence, knowing victory is in front of us. We don't have to be overwhelmed or discouraged because God lives in us and is leading every step of the way.

Lord, I know you have a wonderful plan for my life. Sometimes the problems and situations that surround me distract me from the victorious life you have provided for me. In those moments, please remind me that I have overcome this life and all of its trials because Jesus has overcome the world. In Jesus' name, amen.

Mar 31 2021

For in him we live, and move, and have our being. :

God is the reason we exist. Our lives are in His hands. He created us with purpose, and without Him we will never live the abundant life He has called us to.

Whether or not we acknowledge Him, He is in control. Matthew Henry, a minister from the 1600s, said, "We have a necessary and constant dependence upon his providence, as the streams have upon the spring and the beams upon the sun." Everything depends on the Lord.

And God doesn't want just part of us. He wants us to live, and move, and have our being through Him.

The world needs to hear God's message of hope and love. When we share the Gospel, God uses our words to draw His creation back to Him. When we experience the life God has for us, and when we accept that He is the ruler of every area of our hearts, then we can't help but share that message with others.

We can ensure that we abide in God by stopping and connecting with Him throughout the day. By denying ourselves and choosing to live through Him, we discover God's true purpose for our lives.

Jesus, you are my Lord and Savior. Without you, I cannot do anything. I live and move and have my being in you. Jesus, You provided the way for me to live an abundant life through you when you came to earth and died for me. Thank you for your sacrifice, Jesus, that allows me to spend eternity with you. In your name, amen.
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