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I have not written here in a while, so I wanted to share, and I hope this will bless someone.

As we walk through life’s process to search for and attain the purpose of God through our lives (because we really have no purpose of our own outside of Him), we begin to understand even more what the Bible says to us in John 15 – “He is the vine, and we are the branches – and without God, we can do nothing. Yet, we often try to do things independently and in our strength.

As we soldier on, I want us to remember to yield to Him, His ways, and His word. How can we do this practically?

  1. Remembering to study His word: We need the word of God in all situations and circumstances because His word teaches, directs, corrects, reveals, leads, and helps us to live an all-around victorious life through that which is seen and unseen. For the word of God is living and active (forever alive and active once spoken), sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12.
  2. Knowing that God is merciful and gracious: His mercies for you and me are new every morning. Whether we realise it or not, we all need the mercy of God and we should freely go to Him to seek mercy, for He waits to be gracious to us. “The Lord waits to be gracious to you – therefore, he will rise up to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.” – Isaiah 30:18.
  3. Never forgetting that He has given us the power and authority over everything: God made us in His image and likeness and gave us dominion over the earth. Not only did He ask us to be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth, but He also asked us to subdue it. He has given us dominion over the works of His hands and put all things under our feet. So, the next time, a situation tries to come against you, I need you to remember who you are and rise up in your power and authority for greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. Do not shrink back in fear, for He has not given us the spirit of fear and timidity but of power, love, and self-discipline. Speak the word, pray, exercise your dominion, seek God’s help and guidance, and fight back! “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” – Luke 10:19.
  4. Lean In: We need to lean in because we have not been asked to do anything in our strength – God is here to help us. He tells us not to fear, for He is with us – He asks us not to be dismayed – for He is our God. He will strengthen us and help us; He will uphold us with His righteous right hand – Isaiah 41:10. Do not be troubled or discouraged – He will be with us wherever we go, so lean in.
  5. Remembering that the battle is not yours but the Lords: Do you always think you can handle it all by yourself? Have you ever tried to imagine the King of Kings riding into battle – with the chariots and horses of fire? Would you not rather have Him fighting for you? The Bible says the Lord will fight for you – you need only to be still. “There is no one like the God of Israel. He rides across the heavens to help you, across the skies in majestic splendour.” – Deuteronomy 33:26. The Lord is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory – the battle is not yours!
  6. Never giving up: No matter what happens, do not give up! No matter how hard it gets – God is saying to you right now – I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11
  7. Giving Him thanks: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

Amen!!!