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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

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Prayer for TOTAL delivery from ANYTHING holding you back. In Jesus’ Name, we pray, Amen.

And we pray 🙏🏾

New heights in Christ, Amen.

As we go forth into a week blessed by The Creator of EVERTHING Awesome!!!

God WILL do it!!!

Why wait??? God’s timing is perfect.

Even when the waiting feels long and the silence feels heavy, God is still faithful. He is aligning circumstances, preparing hearts, and positioning you for what He promised.
Delays are not denials – they are often divine preparation. Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep standing on His Word. The same God Who has carried you this far will not abandon you now. Your breakthrough is not forgotten. His faithfulness is working behind the scenes, and at the right time, you will see His promise unfold beautifully in your life.

God’s timing is perfect!!!

While delays may feel frustrating, they are often seen as necessary preparation rather than denial, aligning with the belief that God is never early or late. This perspective encourages trust, patience, and faithfulness. 

Key Aspects of God’s Perfect Timing:

  • Never Late or Early: God acts at the precise, “fullness of time” (Galatians 4:4-5), similar to when the Israelites waited for the exact moment to enter the Promised Land.
  • Purposeful Waiting: Times of waiting (seasons) are used to develop faith, character, and strength, rather than just being empty, wasted time.
  • Divine Perspective: Because God’s thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, His timing may seem unconventional but is designed for ultimate good.
  • Sovereign Control: God is the “Author of Time” and sets the fixed dates for events to unfold in our lives, even when they seem chaotic. 

Biblical Encouragement:

  • Ecclesiastes 3:11: “He has made everything beautiful in its time”.
  • Isaiah 60:22: “At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen”.
  • Habakkuk 2:3: The vision is for an appointed time; though it tarries, wait for it.
  • Psalm 27:14: Encourages waiting patiently with courage. 

Trusting in this timing helps to alleviate the pressure of trying to force situations, encouraging rest in God’s, and not our own, schedule

God’s timing is considered perfect and divinely orchestrated, often operating independently of human schedules to bring about the best outcomes. While delays may feel frustrating, they are often seen as necessary preparation rather than denial, aligning with the belief that God is never early or late. This perspective encourages trust, patience, and faithfulness. 

Key Aspects of God’s Perfect Timing:

  • Never Late or Early: God acts at the precise, “fullness of time” (Galatians 4:4-5), similar to when the Israelites waited for the exact moment to enter the Promised Land.
  • Purposeful Waiting: Times of waiting (seasons) are used to develop faith, character, and strength, rather than just being empty, wasted time.
  • Divine Perspective: Because God’s thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, His timing may seem unconventional but is designed for ultimate good.
  • Sovereign Control: God is the “Author of Time” and sets the fixed dates for events to unfold in our lives, even when they seem chaotic. 

Biblical Encouragement:

  • Ecclesiastes 3:11: “He has made everything beautiful in its time”.
  • Isaiah 60:22: “At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen”.
  • Habakkuk 2:3: The vision is for an appointed time; though it tarries, wait for it.
  • Psalm 27:14: Encourages waiting patiently with courage. 

Trusting in this timing helps to alleviate the pressure of trying to force situations, encouraging rest in God’s, and not our own, schedule. 

God bless you abundantly with peace,  in Jesus’ MIGHTY Name, Amen.

We have The Spirit of God within us!

Based on 2 Timothy 1:7, God has not given humanity a spirit of fear or timidity. Instead, the divine gift is characterized by a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind (or self-discipline/self-control). This verse encourages believers to operate in courage and faith rather than being paralyzed by fear. 

Key Takeaways regarding 2 Timothy 1:7:

  • What God Has Not Given: A spirit of fear, timidity, or cowardice.
  • What God Has Given: A spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.
  • Purpose: To empower individuals to live with confidence and self-discipline, even in challenging times.
  • Context: This message was written to encourage believers to not let fear, persecution, or intimidation prevent them from living out their faith. 

Essentially, fear is considered an inhibiting force, while the spirit God provides enables strength, compassion, and rational thinking. 

What bores you?

As a true born-again Christian What bores you?

A true, dedicated Christian often finds that shallow, selfish or superficial pursuits become boring, replaced by a preference for deep purpose, spiritual growth, and active service. Boredom may stem from oversaturation with empty entertainment, lack of spiritual action, or a focus on rules rather than a vibrant relationship with Jesus. 

Here is what often bores a “true” born-again Christian, according to the provided information:

  • Self-Centeredness: Boredom is seen as a part of sin, often linked to a selfish, inward-focused existence that lacks the excitement of God’s purpose.
  • Superficial Conversations & Media: Engaging in gossip, trivial pursuits, or entertainment that contradicts a new, godly perspective can become tedious.
  • “Hearer Only” Christianity: Simply attending church or hearing sermons without acting on them leads to spiritual numbness and boredom.
  • Legalism: Focusing solely on rigid rules rather than experiencing a personal, living relationship with the Holy Spirit.
  • Lack of Mission: A life without active, service-oriented purpose or helping the needy is often perceived as dull. 

Instead of being bored, a growing Christian often finds fulfillment in Bible study, prayer, and serving others. 

They haven’t acted on what they’ve heard or put into practice the information they’ve gathered; therefore, they’ve become oversaturated and spiritually numb.

Don’t let this happen to you. Make the decision to be a “doer of the Word and not a hearer only.” Receive deep into your heart the truths you’ve heard preached over the years and let them begin to work in your life. You can be sure of this one thing: If you determine to obey every scriptural truth that’s ever been preached to you, you’ll never have time to become spiritually bored again!

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My Prayer for Today

Lord, I ask You to help me become a doer of the Word and not a hearer only. Forgive me for the times I’ve heard the Word of God preached in power and even said “Amen” to the message, yet failed to walk out the truth I heard or to make it a part of my life. Starting today, I make the decision to be a doer of the Word of God. Holy Spirit, give me the strength and divine energy I need to take the Word I hear or read and put it into practice in my life!

I pray this in Jesus’ name! Amen 🙏🏾

My Confession for Today

I declare that I am a doer of the Word of God. I am among those who hear the Word and immediately apply it to their lives. I experience the power of God’s Spirit in my life because of my obedience to walk in what God has revealed to me.

I declare this by faith in Jesus’ Name!