"I am able to do nothing from Myself [independently, of My own accord--but only as I am taught by God and as I get His orders]. Even as I hear, I judge [I decide as I am bidden to decide. As the voice comes to Me, so I give a decision], and My judgment is right (just, righteous), because I do not seek or consult My own will [I have no desire to do what is pleasing to Myself, My own aim, My own purpose] but only the will and pleasure of the Father Who sent Me."

John 5:30 (Amplified Bible)

If Jesus himself, who is God's own Son, could do nothing on His own, how much more are we, mere humans, not able to accomplish anything on our own. If Jesus himself did not seek His own will, but only the will of His Father, how much more should we also make that our goal and purpose? If we truly seek our Father's will in all that we say and do, we may not always get what WE want, but in the end all will be well. His purpose for our lives is GOOD. He is trustworthy. Let Him decide what is right. Let Him lead the way.

Romans 12 (The Message)

^1-2 So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.

Faith Loves to Hope

Some things in life will always be worth fighting for:

FAITH:

"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen"

HOPE:

To look forward to with confidence or expectation

LOVE:

"....Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful,

and endures through every circumstance.

...three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—

and the greatest of these is love."

-1 Corinthians 13

Psalm 73:25-26

“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

"Chocolate makes me happy for a moment

Coffee makes me wanna run for miles

But when I'm with you, my friend,

My heart always smiles"

"The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. It is the same with My word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. You will live in joy and peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song, and the tress of the field will clap their hands! Where once there were thorns, cypress trees will grow. Where briers grew, myrtles will sprout up. This miracle will bring great honor to the Lord's name; it will be an everlasting sign of his power and love." –Isaiah 55:10-13

"May the God of hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope." –Romans 15:13

["Believing is a win-win situation. There is no way to lose when we believe; because if we believe, we are liable to get what we are believing for. But even if we don't, we will stay happy and peaceful. So it is vital that we keep a believing heart."–Joyce Meyer]

Look at the lilies and how they grow.

They don't work or make their clothing,

yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.

And if God cares so wonderfully

for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow,

won't he more surely care for you? You have so little faith!

And don't worry about your food–what to eat and drink.

Don't worry whether God will provide it for you.

These things dominate the thoughts of most people,

but your Father already knows your needs.

He will give you all you need from day to day

if you make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.

So don't be afraid, little flock.

For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.

Sell what you have and give to those in need.

This will store up treasure for you in heaven!

And the purses of heaven have no holes in them.

Your treasure will be safe–no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.

Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will be also.

Luke 12:27-34

For the Lord has redeemed Israel

from those too strong for them.

They will come home and sing songs of joy

on the heights of Jerusalem.

They will be radiant because of the Lord’s good gifts—

the abundant crops of grain, new wine, and olive oil,

and the healthy flocks and herds.

Their life will be like a watered garden,

and all their sorrows will be

gone.

The young women will dance for joy,

and the men—old and young—will join in the celebration.

I will turn their mourn

ing into joy.

I will comfort them and exchange their sorrow for rejoicing.

The priests will enjoy abundance,

and my people will feast on my good gifts.

I, the Lord, have spoken!”

[Jeremiah 31:11-14]

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What an Awesome God!

No one but our Amazing God could possibly love us like that...

His love is more than enough.

So blessed... :)