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01/04/2023

Is there a central goal to life?

Many people are hindered from having a joyful relationship with the Lord because they see that relationship as one of duty rather than delight. But how does the Lord view the bond between us?

“The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing” (Zephaniah 3:17). Can you picture your heavenly Father rejoicing and singing as He looks upon you? The Westminster Catechism asks: “What is the chief end of Man?” The inspired answer: “Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”

A.W. Tozer, in a book titled The Pursuit of God, says, “God formed us for His pleasure…that we as well as He can in divine communion enjoy the sweet and mysterious mingling of kindred personalities. He meant us to see Him and live with Him and draw our life from His smile.”

Here are a few pathways to enjoying the Lord:

See Him in everyday things, including the beauty of His creation and significance of every individual.
Regard boundaries He sets, such as His commandments, for our good, not to our detriment.
Express to Him with your whole heart your worship, thanks and praise.
Try recalibrating with this perspective. You will begin enjoying the Lord as never before.

Key Verse
“You will show me the path of life; in Your Presence is fullness of joy. At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” - Psalm 16:11

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18/03/2023

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What actually happens when you commit to following Jesus?
By: John Beckett

In making that critical decision:
You realize you have lived independently from God, and want to change.
You repent, turning toward God and away from your former way of living.
You receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord.
Here is how the Bible describes this transformation: out of darkness, into light; out of bo***ge, into freedom; out of death, into life.

Wow! Once you commit to following Jesus you would think cloudy skies would part, sunshine would flood in and all your troubles would go away. But this was not my experience. I didn’t feel a lot different on day one. Soon, however, as I allowed Jesus to guide my thoughts and decisions, I discovered a whole new peace, confidence and inner joy.

Suppose you buy a car but are surprised to find the battery missing. Well, you could simply admire your prized possession or even hop in and imagine driving it. Yet without a battery your fine new vehicle would stay put. Our lives without Jesus are like that. But with Him as the "power source," we are able to be what He designed us to be.

Be encouraged, even if you don’t see immediate change—whether you’ve just begun your journey or are well underway but need a fresh perspective. Growth requires change! And with Jesus in you, change will absolutely follow. You are a new 🙏🙌❣️

18/03/2023

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What can you expect on your journey?
By: John Beckett

“Daddy, are we there yet?” That’s the question our children would ask when they were small, just as we set out on a long car ride. I had to remind them of the many hours ahead but also to be patient and enjoy the trip.

Your journey of faith is more than a car ride. It’s a lifelong adventure. To help you along the way:

Be confident that, whatever you encounter, Christ is with you. He promised: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” - Hebrews 13:5.
Look for small changes, not instant results. Some examples: meeting a new Christian friend; making progress toward overcoming an annoying habit; discovering a verse of scripture that “comes alive” for you.
Embrace each moment, trusting God for the future.
Change is not easy. We need to be a little tough on ourselves, especially when we’re tempted to give up. But with each victory, even small ones, we are better able to meet the next challenge.

Many times I thought the Christian life was too difficult. Old habits and friends who were a poor influence would draw me like metal to a magnet. Sometimes I gave in. You will have these moments. But thank God we are not on our own. We can trust the Lord Jesus, the One who lives in us and is totally committed to seeing us through to the end of life’s 🙏🙌❣️

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