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Why am I? What is my purpose?

Why am I here? What is life all about? What is the meaning of life? How we answer these big-picture questions is important so we can live with hope and a sense of purpose in times of uncertainty, pain, and frustration.

What is the meaning of life according to the Bible? According to the Bible, knowing God is the meaning of life because He is the “author of life” (John 17:3). The meaning of life is not based on things we see in the world “for life is more than food, and the body more than clothing” (Luke 12:23).

What does it mean to know God? Why can’t we base the meaning of life on relationships, career, or personal happiness? Understanding the answer to these questions in the Bible gives a sense of purpose and fulfillment in our lives.

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What is the meaning to life? Why am I? What is my reason/purpose? A routine question that strikes us at moments of reflection/trial. What is “Life”?

God, as The Author of life, brings meaning to life. Everything God created was meant to show what God is like. God created a world with a purpose, by His design. The world we live in and the life of every person has a purpose and is not just the product of chance, random events, and biological selection.

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Prayer helps you develop a relationship with God

Just like your parents here on earth, your Heavenly Father wants to hear from you and talk to you. When you pray, He listens. Then He answers your prayers in the form of thoughts, spiritual feelings, scripture, or even the actions of other people.

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Prayer helps you gain an understanding of God’s loving nature

The scriptures teach, “God is love” (1 John 4:8). You can feel that love as you speak daily with Him through prayer, seeking His guidance in your life.

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Prayer provides answers

Praying and listening to the answers God gives you can help you better understand your purpose in life. God will help you understand why you are here and what you can do to return to live with Him after this life.

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Prayer helps you find direction in your life

When you privately pray to God, you can work through serious decisions in your life. God always listens and often provides the specific answers and guidance we seek. Even when He chooses not to answer immediately or in the way we might have hoped, prayer itself is a way to find peace.

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Prayer gives you strength to avoid temptation

Jesus counseled His disciples, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation” (Matthew 26:41). Through prayer, we can overcome temptations to sin. Pray for God’s help to keep you from making wrong choices. This will give you the strength to do what is right.

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Prayer aligns your will with God’s will

The purpose of prayer is not necessarily to tell God how you want Him to do things. Rather, it’s to better understand Him and His ways, bringing yourself into alignment with His will. As C.S. Lewis is often attributed as saying, prayer “doesn’t change God. It changes me.”

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Prayer and regular fasting can help you accept God’s will

Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights before He began His ministry on the earth. As He did this, He communed with His Father in Heaven in prayer. Likewise, if you pray and fast, you can feel closer to God and better understand the things He wants you to do.

 

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Prayer can work miracles

Throughout the scriptures, we see many examples of the Lord working miracles as an answer to prayer. In Old Testament times, the prophet Daniel was thrown into a lions’ den because he refused to stop praying. When he prayed to God in the lions’ den, angels appeared and closed the mouths of the lions. Through daily prayer, you can also experience personal miracles such as healing, peace, and forgiveness for sins.

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Prayer invites the Holy Spirit into your life

As you pray daily, you invite the Holy Spirit to be with you and to comfort and direct you. The Holy Spirit can give you answers, help you feel God’s love, and bring feelings of peace and joy into your heart.

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Prayer helps you become more like Jesus

Jesus set the perfect example of prayer. If you try to follow His example through prayer, you will become more like Him and develop a better relationship with Him and Heavenly Father.

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Be blessed. Because we ARE! Amen

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.
Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.
Philippians 4:13-15

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.
Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.
Philippians 4:13-15

YOU are precious in God’s sight!

“Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you…” — these words reveal how deeply valued you are by God. You are not ordinary to Him. You are treasured, seen, and intentionally loved. Your worth is not defined by your mistakes, your past, or others’ opinions. It is defined by His heart toward you. When He calls you precious, it means you matter deeply. When He says you are honored, it means He places value on your life and your purpose.

Because of that love, you do not have to live in fear. The One who values you so highly is the same One who promises His presence. You are protected, guided, and covered by divine care. Whatever you face, you do not face alone.

“Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life. Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west.” Isaiah 43:4–5.

You are loved. You are valued. And He is with you. God bless you abundantly.

As we start our Monday…

And we pray ceaselessly…

As we go forth…

We can learn from this share…

And we pray…

Are you paying attention???

The principle that life lessons repeat until learned reflects a pattern where,biblically and psychologically, recurring struggles (like financial stress or trust issues) reappear to foster growth, character, and obedience to God. Rather than punishment, these repetitions are opportunities to correct your path, build faith, and move forward. 

Key Aspects of Repeating Lessons:

  • Purpose: Lessons are designed to refine character, strengthen faith (1 Peter 1:6-7), and correct paths.
  • Pattern Recognition: If you notice similar, challenging situations (e.g.”Groundhog Day” scenarios), it indicates a lesson hasn’t been fully understood.
  • Action Required: To break the cycle, one must accept the lesson, change their response, and stop repeating mistakes.
  • Biblical Examples: Similar to the Israelites wandering, repeated trials often serve to teach trust and dependence on God. 

The goal is to stop blaming others or situations, take responsibility for personal growth, and learn the lesson the first time.

The Voice of Truth

📍Not all REPEATED issues are CURSES.
📍The more we LIVE, the more we LEARN.

Jacob struggled for years against lying but he fell each time. He migrated to escape from Esau in vain instead of turning to God with repentance and for guidance but there no way until he was broken…

Genesis 32:22-30 NKJV
[22] And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. [23] He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. [24] Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. [25] Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him. [26] And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.”But he said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!”[27] So He said to him, “What is your name?”He said, “Jacob.”[28] And He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.”[29] Then Jacob asked, saying, “Tell me Your name, I pray.”And He said, “Why is it that you ask about My name?” And He blessed him there.[30] So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: “For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”

– Gen. 32:22-30.

Are we better than Jacob? No!

Every trial has lessons to teach us provided we are open to learning; but our focus is often on the escape. Jacob had a divine encounter and saw the ladder of grace to carry his destiny but he wasn’t humble and sensitive enough to get it right, at that point in his development! Humbled by his experience (his supposed escape from Esau’s wrath), he finally was headed back home to do what had taken years to learn! That is the Spirit of God in action!

The Bible describes listening to the Holy Spirit as hearing a guiding voice, a “gentle whisper” or receiving inward prompting that teaches, comforts, and aligns believers with God’s truth. Key verses include John 14:26 (the Helper will teach all things) and Revelation 2:7 (hearing what the Spirit says)

Key Bible Verses for Listening to the Holy Spirit:

  • John 14:26 (ESV): “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”
  • John 16:13 (NIV): “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth…”
  • Revelation 2:7 (ESV): “…He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
  • Romans 8:14 (ESV): “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”
  • Isaiah 30:21 (NIV): “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying’This is the way; walk in it.'”
  • Hebrews 3:7 (ESV): “Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says’Today, if you hear his voice…'” 

How the Spirit Speaks:

  • Through the Word: The Spirit often brings specific scriptures to mind to provide guidance.
  • Gentle Nudges: Internal promptings that nudge a believer toward godly actions or away from sin.
  • Inner Peace: A calm assurance or conviction (Colossians 3:15).
  • Direct Instruction: As seen in Acts 8:29, where the Spirit told Philip to approach the chariot. 

The truth? Let’s pause and reflect on the past: avoiding the repetitions of evil; we realize that our lives are meant for a purpose – The Author? God!

Learning to speak with God, the Author of your life, involves a shift from self-reliance to a, relational, daily dependency on Him. Seeking His direction in every thought, word, and action—and experiencing the resulting blessings—is achieved by cultivating a lifestyle of prayer, studying Scripture, and practicing obedience

Here is a guide on how to walk with God as the Writer of your story:

1. Daily Communion and Prayer

  • Constant Conversation: Move beyond scheduled prayer times to a continuous, throughout-the-day dialogue with God.
  • Surrender the “Pen”: Stop trying to control your life story. Trust that even in “broken” or “ripped” chapters, God is orchestrating a beautiful story for His glory and your good.
  • Use the “ACTS” Method: Structure your communication around Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication.
  • Pray the Bible: Turn scriptures—especially the Psalms—into personal prayers for guidance. 

2. Seek Direction in Every Area

  • Thoughts: Submit your thought life to God. Replace anxiety with prayer, and ask for a renewed mind to recognize His truth.
  • Words: Before speaking, consider if your words align with God’s teaching, asking Him to make them acceptable in His sight.
  • Actions: In every decision—big or small—look for God’s guidance rather than leaning on your own understanding.
  • Four Questions to Ask Daily: What do You want me to do? How do You want me to act? When do You want me to act? How can I best represent You today? 

3. Practical Steps to Hear His Voice

  • Immerse Yourself in Scripture: God’s Word is the primary way He speaks. It acts as a “lamp to your feet”.
  • Be Still: Cultivate silence to hear the “still, small voice” of the Holy Spirit amidst life’s noise.
  • Journaling: Record your prayers and insights to recognize patterns of God’s guidance over time.
  • Seek Wise Counsel: Discuss decisions with trusted, spiritually mature believers.
  • Test the Spirit: Ensure any guidance you receive aligns with the Bible. If it contradicts Scripture, it is not from God. 

4. Experiencing the Blessing

  • Obey Immediately: Partial obedience is disobedience. Following God’s guidance brings peace and clarity.
  • Trust the Process: God may not show you the whole map, only the next step. Trust Him in the waiting, as He uses it to refine your character.
  • Find Peace: A key indicator of God’s direction is a settled inner peace, even when challenges arise. 

By trusting in the Author of your story, you can move from a chaotic, self-directed life to one filled with divine purpose, peace, and blessing. 

Life/living is never about prayer without works, but essentially with certain corrected actions as inspired by the Word of God, and as we are led by the Holy Spirit… So, let us trust in God, repent and learn from our past mistakes to avoid any evil repitition in this March to glory!

May this be our Month of victory, in Jesus’ MIGHTY Name, Amen. 🔥🙏

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I was asked this morning “What does God have planned for us this Month?”

God changes NOT! Each and every day you are in The Presence of the Creator of ALL things!

For many believers, March 2026 is viewed as a season for deepening intimacy with God and stepping into new opportunities through faith. While only God knows the exact details of your path, several spiritual themes and scriptural promises highlight what may be in store for you this month:

Spiritual Growth & Alignment

  • A Call to Abide: March begins with a focus on staying rooted in Christ, emphasizing that true fruitfulness comes from your connection to Him rather than just your own efforts.
  • Divine Alignment: There is a strong spiritual emphasis on 2026 being a “Year of the Big Fix,” where God is moving to restore areas of life that have felt broken, out of sync, or stuck.
  • Pruning for Purpose: You may experience a “cleaning of your circle,” where certain connections naturally fade to make room for new, purpose-driven relationships.

Breakthrough & Momentum

  • Unexpected Doors: This month is often cited as a time when private prayers begin to manifest as public opportunities. Be ready for sudden shifts or “big breaks” in areas where you have previously felt stuck.
  • Momentum After Delay: Things that only crept along in previous years are expected to find new speed and clarity this month.

Seasonal Reflections (Lent 2026)

As March 2026 falls within the season of Lent, common liturgical focuses include:

  • Healing & Sight: Biblical readings for this month often focus on Jesus healing the blind and raising Lazarus, symbolizing a time for spiritual awakening and “new life” after “winter”.
  • Trust in Transitions: Reflections on Abram (Abraham) leaving the familiar highlight a theme of trusting God during times of change or when moving into the unknown.

Core Scriptural Promises

  • Jeremiah 29:11: Reassurance that His plans for you are for peace and a future, not for harm.
  • Proverbs 3:5–6: A reminder to trust His heart even when you cannot see the full path ahead, as He is the one ordering your steps.
  • Philippians 1:6: Confidence that the good work God started in you will be carried toward completion.

To offer more personal guidance, it would be helpful to know:

  • Are there specific areas of your life (career, health, relationships) where you are seeking a breakthrough?
  • Do you follow a particular faith tradition or liturgical calendar (e.g., Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox)?

Remain in prayer:

“Ask and you shall receive” is a famous promise from Matthew 7:7-8 (and Luke 11:9-13), encouraging persistent prayer and faith that God provides good things to those who ask. It emphasizes that active seeking and knocking (diligence) lead to receiving, often interpreted as aligning one’s desires with divine will.

Here is a breakdown of the phrase and its context:

  • Biblical Source: The full quote is: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” King James Version (KJV).
  • Context: It is part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus teaches about faith and God’s goodness.
  • Interpretation: It is often interpreted as an invitation to persistent, faithful prayer.
  • The Promise: It suggests that if you ask, you will receive, just as a father gives good gifts to his children, not stones or serpents.
  • Modern Usage: It is also sometimes used in contexts relating to the “law of attraction” or positive thinking, suggesting that expressing desires helps bring them into reality.