Because Jacob refused to give up while 'wrestling' with God he got a new name - Israel. And the rest is history. Amen!
Could it be we've missed the point. Life is a gift of God, a most precious gift. When received and used responsibly 'gifts' enhance our being, not make it harder or more repressive. It's in the attitude in which we receive it and purpose it; that the ups/downs, hardships, or stresses begin to take their toll and shift our attitude from seeing it as a blessing to a chore to be done. Jesus lived each day of His life with purpose saying "I must be about My Father's business". Life will have its difficulties, but those are growing opportunities for us where we lean harder on God and trust He will give us what we need to sustain our momentum and eventually move forward with joy.
Until Monday...
Pastor Botts
"...Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up....." - Luke 18:1
Prayer Breakfast tomorrow morning at 9:30am. Hope you can make it!
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