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Hope THIS BLESSES YOU SAINTS!

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INCREASE YOUR LOVE FOR JESUS!

Jesus makes a statement in John 14, a very eye-opening statement. He spoke this right before he was crucified. The crucifixion was a very hard decision for Jesus, because he knew the severity of the coming cup of the wrath of God he was to drink—the wrath of your sin and my sin.
One pastor once said something along the lines of, “Do we really think Jesus was afraid of the Romans’ lance?” How is it then that many of his followers willingly died for the faith under intense persecution? It was what was in the cup he was about to drink that troubled him. I don't think any of us could really ever comprehend the magnitude of that. But yet, despite it all, we see why Jesus chose to do it.

He makes a statement in John 14:30–31, when he says:
“I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me.” (John 14:30–31 NIV)
Jesus, somewhere in the Gospels, asked the Father if it were possible for this cup to be taken away from him, but then, since there was no other way, he yielded to his Father and said,
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” (Luke 22:42 NIV)
Jesus said so, he yielded to his Father. Why? Simple—because he loved him. That’s why in John 14 he also makes a statement saying that anyone who loves him will keep his commands:
“Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.” (John 14:21 NIV) “Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching.” (John 14:24 NIV)


The conclusion here is simple: If you really love Jesus, you will obey him. From my own experience, it is easy to obey Jesus when you love him. It is easy to obey Jesus’ command on, say, loving your enemies when you love him and simply want to love those who hate you purely out of the love you already have for Jesus. “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44 NIV)
Obedience to Christ ceases to be burdensome when you have him as your first love.

There is a verse in 1 John that says: “In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.” (1 John 5:3 NIV)
So make it your goal to increase your love for Jesus, through time in his presence, through prayer, through asking him to increase your love for him in your heart in daily prayer, through knowing him, through reading his Word.
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” (James 4:8 NIV)
“Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17 ESV)


The more you spend time in his presence, the more you’ll grow in your love for him. The more you spend time with someone here on this earth, especially if that person is not toxic, the more you’ll grow to love them. With the Lord, it is the same—and even more. Because of the Holy Spirit, who is in believers. The Spirit himself will surely change your heart’s affections to be that for Christ.

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Hey Family,

It's been a while since I uploaded a video here. Looking forward to putting out something new very soon. I hope you are CONTINUING in Christ, as the Scriptures command us. We cannot slack, we cannot backslide, nor can we be complacent. After you got saved, it's like riding a bike. In order to keep the balance you must continue cycling. The moment you stop you'll fall. Life in Christ needs that balance, so keep cycling. Keep seeking the Lord's presence. Keep looking unto Jesus. Keep in the word always. Be devoted to prayer. If you do not, you'll start to waver and wither. See you very soon my beloved brothers and sisters. Keep running the race. Keep being Faithful. Keep fighting the good fight. Keep me in your prayers.

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The NEED FOR SELF-DISCIPLINE.

You’re going to need discipline in your walk with Jesus. You’re really going to need it. In day-to-day life, if we want to be ahead of the curve, if we want to be successful and not mediocre, one trait we must develop is self-discipline. Practically speaking, the majority of people who are ahead of the curve are more disciplined than the average person. They know how to push beyond their feelings.
They are the kind of people who will wake up for a morning run when it’s cold and freezing outside, when the bed is warmer than usual, and when the rest of the population is still asleep. They know how to show up and do what needs to be done to push themselves further whether they feel motivated or not.
In the Scriptures, Paul uses the example of an athlete who trains with strict discipline to win an earthly prize: “Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.” (1 Corinthians 9:25, ESV)


These athletes endure hard, repetitive tasks—running many miles every day, keeping strict diets, and pushing their limits all to win a medal that will fade away. How much more, then, should we who are running the race set before us to receive an eternal reward live disciplined lives as we walk with Jesus?
Let’s face it: the flesh will often be weak. Even Jesus experienced physical weakness in His humanity. (Not sin, Jesus had no sin nature (also called the flesh), but the frailty of the human body.)In Matthew 26:41 Jesus says: “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
There will be times when you don’t feel like praying, regardless, push through it. There will be times when you don’t feel like reading the Word of God regardless push through it. There will be times when you don’t feel like going to church, despite that, push through it.


Be like Paul, who wrote: “But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.” (1 Corinthians 9:27, NKJV)
Discipline helps us push beyond our feelings and the weakness of the flesh in order to walk by faith. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7) Remember: discipline itself is not the goal. It is the tool that draws us into the presence of God. Once you press in, it gets easier. It’s like trying to rotate a bicycle pedal whose back wheel is not touching the ground. It takes effort at first, but once momentum builds, it becomes smooth and natural.

Once you’ve drawn near to God, the resistance of the flesh weakens. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8) So embrace discipline—not as a burden, but as a key that helps you step into fellowship with the Lord. Especially in those days when your flesh is weak.

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BE ALONE WITH GOD AND PRAY.

There is one duty in the Christian walk that we must never neglect: personal, secret time with the Lord. If you read the Gospels, you’ll notice that Jesus often slipped away to be alone with God. He withdrew from the crowds and even from His disciples—to spend time in prayer with the Father, away from the noise and distractions of life. We see this in several passages: Mark 1:35 – “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.” John 6:15 – “Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone.” Luke 5:16 – “So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.” Matthew 14:23 – “And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.”

Jesus often withdrew to lonely, quiet places to pray. In doing so, He was modeling for us a practice that we must never ignore. The world is full of noise. There are countless things demanding our attention and endless distractions pulling at our hearts. Behind much of this, I believe, Satan and his demons work tirelessly to keep believers from praying. Why? Because prayer is power.

But since we are called to “walk just as He walked” (1 John 2:6), we must imitate Jesus. One undeniable fact about Jesus is this: He was a man of prayer. He devoted Himself to prayer. He sought the face of the Father continually. He depended on Him—even though He was the Son of God. How much more, then, should we, mere human beings, depend on the Lord? The Scriptures command us to be devoted to prayer:

1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray without ceasing.”
Colossians 4:2 – “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.”
And when we pray, we must always pray in faith.

James warns us: James 1:6–7 – “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord.”

And the writer of Hebrews reminds us: Hebrews 11:6 – “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

So, don’t wait until you feel like praying. Prayer is not driven by feelings—it is driven by faith. Know this: when you pray, He already hears you. Therefore, follow the example of Jesus: slip away, seek the Father, and live a life devoted to prayer.

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Die Daily.

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