“Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.”
— John 5:7
Thought Of The Day...
Do we sometimes hold back from accepting Jesus’ transforming power in our lives? Have we become so used to struggling that we can’t imagine things going another way? Sometimes the crutch we know is easier than the walk we haven’t experienced, and that crutch can become a convenient excuse. It’s often easier to rely on the ways we are familiar with, rather than trying a new way that means change and transformation.
When Jesus asks this man if he wants to be made well, he does not answer with a yes—only a reason why it can’t happen. He’s had 38 years of only seeing the story one way; the thought of anything else hasn’t entered his thinking. But Jesus is offering so much more than this man can fathom or imagine.
When Jesus asks us this question, do we limit him on the basis of our experience, or do we have hope that he can do something more? When we are confronted with the question of change, of thinking bigger than we have imagined before, can we say yes?
When we begin to understand that the one asking the question is our Lord and Savior, our Creator, our healer, and our friend, who loves us and cares about the details of our lives, can we say anything but yes? Today is a day to imagine what the Lord can do if we don’t hold back.
Prayer...
Lord Jesus, We come before you with humble hearts, seeking your forgiveness. We have often limited you to our own thoughts and ideas, ignoring your vast wisdom and understanding. We have confined you to our human understanding and failed to see beyond our limited perspective.
Forgive us, Lord, for our arrogance and narrow-mindedness. You are the all-knowing and all-seeing God, and we ask for your grace to open our eyes and hearts. Help us to see the world through your eyes, to understand your plans for us, and to surrender to your will.
Teach us to say "yes" to your call, even when it goes against our human desires. Give us the courage to trust in your perfect plan and to follow where you lead us.
Lord Jesus, we know that your love and mercy are boundless, and we ask for your forgiveness for limiting you in our minds. Help us to constantly seek your guidance and to surrender ourselves to your perfect will.
May your holy name be praised forever and ever. In Jesus name, Amen.
Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless!
— John 5:7
Thought Of The Day...
Do we sometimes hold back from accepting Jesus’ transforming power in our lives? Have we become so used to struggling that we can’t imagine things going another way? Sometimes the crutch we know is easier than the walk we haven’t experienced, and that crutch can become a convenient excuse. It’s often easier to rely on the ways we are familiar with, rather than trying a new way that means change and transformation.
When Jesus asks this man if he wants to be made well, he does not answer with a yes—only a reason why it can’t happen. He’s had 38 years of only seeing the story one way; the thought of anything else hasn’t entered his thinking. But Jesus is offering so much more than this man can fathom or imagine.
When Jesus asks us this question, do we limit him on the basis of our experience, or do we have hope that he can do something more? When we are confronted with the question of change, of thinking bigger than we have imagined before, can we say yes?
When we begin to understand that the one asking the question is our Lord and Savior, our Creator, our healer, and our friend, who loves us and cares about the details of our lives, can we say anything but yes? Today is a day to imagine what the Lord can do if we don’t hold back.
Prayer...
Lord Jesus, We come before you with humble hearts, seeking your forgiveness. We have often limited you to our own thoughts and ideas, ignoring your vast wisdom and understanding. We have confined you to our human understanding and failed to see beyond our limited perspective.
Forgive us, Lord, for our arrogance and narrow-mindedness. You are the all-knowing and all-seeing God, and we ask for your grace to open our eyes and hearts. Help us to see the world through your eyes, to understand your plans for us, and to surrender to your will.
Teach us to say "yes" to your call, even when it goes against our human desires. Give us the courage to trust in your perfect plan and to follow where you lead us.
Lord Jesus, we know that your love and mercy are boundless, and we ask for your forgiveness for limiting you in our minds. Help us to constantly seek your guidance and to surrender ourselves to your perfect will.
May your holy name be praised forever and ever. In Jesus name, Amen.
Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless!
“Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.”
— John 5:7
Thought Of The Day...
Do we sometimes hold back from accepting Jesus’ transforming power in our lives? Have we become so used to struggling that we can’t imagine things going another way? Sometimes the crutch we know is easier than the walk we haven’t experienced, and that crutch can become a convenient excuse. It’s often easier to rely on the ways we are familiar with, rather than trying a new way that means change and transformation.
When Jesus asks this man if he wants to be made well, he does not answer with a yes—only a reason why it can’t happen. He’s had 38 years of only seeing the story one way; the thought of anything else hasn’t entered his thinking. But Jesus is offering so much more than this man can fathom or imagine.
When Jesus asks us this question, do we limit him on the basis of our experience, or do we have hope that he can do something more? When we are confronted with the question of change, of thinking bigger than we have imagined before, can we say yes?
When we begin to understand that the one asking the question is our Lord and Savior, our Creator, our healer, and our friend, who loves us and cares about the details of our lives, can we say anything but yes? Today is a day to imagine what the Lord can do if we don’t hold back.
Prayer...
Lord Jesus, We come before you with humble hearts, seeking your forgiveness. We have often limited you to our own thoughts and ideas, ignoring your vast wisdom and understanding. We have confined you to our human understanding and failed to see beyond our limited perspective.
Forgive us, Lord, for our arrogance and narrow-mindedness. You are the all-knowing and all-seeing God, and we ask for your grace to open our eyes and hearts. Help us to see the world through your eyes, to understand your plans for us, and to surrender to your will.
Teach us to say "yes" to your call, even when it goes against our human desires. Give us the courage to trust in your perfect plan and to follow where you lead us.
Lord Jesus, we know that your love and mercy are boundless, and we ask for your forgiveness for limiting you in our minds. Help us to constantly seek your guidance and to surrender ourselves to your perfect will.
May your holy name be praised forever and ever. In Jesus name, Amen.
Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless!
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