Pause for Power: A 365-Day Journey through the Scriptures

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“True saving faith results in obedience and godly living, even though there may be occasional falls” (source)

“It has well been said that the purpose of prayer is not to get our will done in heaven, but to get God’s will done on earth. Prayer is not telling God what to do or what to give. Prayer is asking God for that which He wants to do and give, according to His will (1 John 5:14–15). As we read the Word and fellowship with our Father, we discover His will and then boldly ask Him to do what He has planned. Richard Trench (1807–1886), archbishop of Dublin, said it perfectly: ‘Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance; it is laying hold of His willingness.’” (source)

“a secret of endurance when the going gets tough: God is producing a harvest in our lives” (source)

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose” (source)

“God sees the ‘heart gift’ and not the ‘hand gift.’ If the heart wants to give more, but is unable to do so, God sees it and records it accordingly. But if the hand gives more than the heart wants to give, God records what is in the heart, no matter how big the offering in the hand may be.” (source)