I love this verse… it reminds me that it is not all up to me to get things done for the Kingdom. I need to say “yes” when God calls me to do something… and do it to the best of my ability…but I cannot do it all in my own strength. There are times, that we cannot see the outcome… we cannot imagine how God can use us. God loves to call us to do things that are out of our comfort zones…to step out and minister in ways we have not done before. He is always up to something new. When He puts a new idea or vision for something on our hearts, we can trust that He is working in us and will act in order to fulfill His good purpose through us. “Dear Lord, we thank You for inviting us to join You in Your plan to reach the world. We thank You for not only calling us, but for empowering us, equipping us and anointing us for the purpose You have called us to. May we not step out in our own strength, but rejoice that You are actively leading us and doing it through us. May we never shrink back in fear when You call us…may we trust that You are working in us in order to fulfill Your good purpose. May we believe You more and more and see You do great things in us and through us. Please be with our friends in ministry this weekend. May their faith grow as they see You at work in every moment of ministry… in their homes, in their marriages and with every opportunity that You give them. May they be assured that when You see their willing and trusting hearts, that You are so pleased with them…and can do great and mighty things.”

-Cindy Lyons

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