Preparing for Power Part 1Àpẹrẹ
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Learn Daily Obedience in the Small Things
Notice that as Elijah submitted to God’s plan, he only received what he needed for that day—nothing more, nothing less. Every night, he had to trust that the Lord would provide what he needed when he woke up the following day. God asks us of the same thing today. He wants us to give up our plan and reliance on our talents, skills, and abilities and turn to Him for everything we need. He wants us to be faithful to follow Him, moment by moment.
A word picture (credit to Bill Bright) helps understand this idea: spiritual breathing, sometimes called a breath prayer. When we exhale, we confess our sin and how we have messed up. When we inhale, we surrender control to God, asking him to give us the strength for obedience. Just like we constantly breathe to stay alive, we must also breathe spiritually to obey God’s calling in each moment.
Ask Yourself: What are the physical things I need to depend on God for every single day? What are the emotional things? Spiritual?
Pause to Pray: Lord, help me rely on You and obey You in all the small things today.
Take a Next Step: Practice spiritual breathing throughout your day related to one of the small things that you find yourself struggling with.
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Have you ever ached for God’s power in your life? We believe God can do all things, but sometimes fail to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. In this 4-part reading plan, we’ll dive into 1 Kings to discover how Elijah experienced an intense process of preparation before God’s presence was manifested in his life. Let’s get ready receive God’s power in our lives and churches!
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