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Faithfully Obey

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And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33

“And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you. Deuteronomy 28:1-2

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” Mark 5:36

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:3-4

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8

Joy

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…And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10

Hope

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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13

It’s a Wonderful Life

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Last night I watched “It’s a Wonderful Life”. I’ve seen it more times than I can count and still cry every time.   I’m always drawn to the gripping scene where George is holding Mary full of anger and passion and declares to her… “I wanna do, what I wanna do.”  He had so many big plans that didn’t include Bedford Falls or getting married.

 

It was during the anger and passion that he finally gave his life to her. He knew that once he married her, he was giving up all HIS plans, and surrendering to his father’s plan of staying in Bedford falls and running the “Ol building and loan.” George was facing a critical moment and a wrestling within of doing what he wanted or surrendering to the love of his life, which he also wanted.

 

This is such a beautiful representation of our own surrender to Jesus. Just as George surrendered to his love for Mary, when we ask Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, we are surrendering our heart to Him. Just as George finally settles down after marrying Mary, He next completely surrenders to what his dad wanted him to do by managing the building and loan. After accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior, we finally can surrender our plans to do our Father God’s plan. We sometimes wrestle within because we want our plans, but we want His plans, too.

 

Eventually George is put in a position to see how his dad’s plan led to a really wonderful life. It was not perfect in any way. It wasn’t glamorous, nor did it include money or things. It was a life full of helping others and being surrounded by love.

 

Grace

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But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9a

We hoard our resources. We hold on tightly to whatever it is we feel is getting us through the trials and tests of the day. Eventually, we reach the end. There’s nothing left to hold except the hand of Jesus. It turns out, that’s the best thing we can possibly do.
He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.
When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.

Fear Not

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Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

Good Things

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Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:

Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,

Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies,

Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Psalm 103:1-5

Serve

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You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”  If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.

 

Galatians 5:13-15

Hope

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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

The Will of God

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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Intent

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For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Hebrews 4:12
Word of God
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3. Sharp
God’s word discerns our thoughts & intentions

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