[NFBF-Melbourne] FW: Weekend Devotions: (Saturday, March 14, 2020) FW: Rely on God’s Power, Not Your Own

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From: Joyce Taylor <dr.joycetaylor56 at gmail.com> 
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Subject: FW: Weekend Devotions: (Saturday, March 14, 2020) FW: Rely on God’s Power, Not Your Own 

From: Joyce Taylor <dr.joycetaylor56 at gmail.com <mailto:dr.joycetaylor56 at gmail.com> > 
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Subject: Weekend Devotions: (Saturday, March 14, 2020) FW: Rely on God’s Power, Not Your Own 

Hello Everyone!  It is another days journey and we are so glad to yet be amongst the living!    And because we still remain, God has a purpose for us to fulfill; so let us rise above our circumstances and situations and advance forward – building the Kingdom of God through love, and empowering each other to reach their maximum potential!  Remember to pray for one another and encourage them because we need each other to survive.  While we are yet waiting on the Lord, let us be of good courage and allow Him to strengthen our hearts; let us be about our Father’s business, serving, ministering, and working while it is day because the night is far spent.  Fear not, the Lord is in control and reigns forever more!

Be encouraged and blessed by the message below.

God bless,

Dr. Joyce Taylor, VP, MSCC

Communities of Faith Committee Member

From: Daily Hope with Rick Warren <connect at newsletter.purposedriven.com <mailto:connect at newsletter.purposedriven.com> > 
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 5:06 AM
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Subject: Rely on God’s Power, Not Your Own 

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By Rick Warren — March 10, 2020

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“He never grows tired or weary . . . He strengthens those who are weak and tired . . . those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed.”

(Isaiah 40:28-31 GNT)

The worst times of life exhaust and drain you. When the roof of your life is falling in, you might look up in despair and say, “What now? What next? I can’t handle one more thing.”

In 2 Corinthians 1:8, Paul tells of having similar thoughts. He says, “We were really crushed and overwhelmed, and feared we would never live through it” (TLB).

It sounds like Paul was about ready to give up. But see what happens next: “We felt we were doomed to die and saw how powerless we were to help ourselves; but that was good, for then we put everything into the hands of God, who alone could save us, for he can even raise the dead. And he did help us and saved us from a terrible death; yes, and we expect him to do it again and again” (2 Corinthians 1:9-10 TLB).

Paul knew that, since God can raise the dead, he certainly could help him. And that’s true for you, too. That same power that raised Jesus is available to you.

Jesus’ resurrection means no situation is hopeless and no problem is too difficult. If God can raise a dead man, he can resurrect your health or a dead marriage. He can infuse new life into your career.

How can you receive that kind of power? You receive it when God fills your life with the Holy Spirit.

The Bible says, “For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7 GNT).

When God’s Spirit fills your life, you have true self-control for the first time in your life. You no longer are bashed back and forth by circumstances. With Christ as your Master, you can master your situation. You’re no longer relying on your own power to hold all the strings of your life together. You’re depending on God’s power.

“He never grows tired or weary . . . He strengthens those who are weak and tired . . . those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed” (Isaiah 40:28-31 GNT).

God is faithful. No matter what you’re facing, he will carry you through it.

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Talk About It

*	What difficult thing in your life is threatening to overwhelm you today? What would it look like to rely on God’s power in that situation?
*	Which parts of your life do you need to ask God to resurrect?
*	How do you feel about the Holy Spirit? Do you rely on him for the power you need to face your trials? 

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Message 1: How We're Getting Through
Message 2: When Your World Collapses
Message 3: Getting Through Life's Losses
Message 4: Struggle: When Life Makes No Sense
Message 5: Surrender: The Path to Peace
Message 6: Never Waste a Pain
Message 7: Transformed by Trouble
Message 8: Finding Treasure in Darkness by Kay Warren

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Pastor Rick Warren

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