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Don’t give up! Do this instead.

Part of the the training that the Lord Jesus gave the Apostles was the importance of never giving up and losing heart in the midst of any crises or issues. Luke 18:1 says: “Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart “. Jesus never said anything without an important reason. He knew that we would encounter great difficulties in life and because of this, we need to know that we have powerful weapons of warfare: Prayer and standing on His promises! John 16:33 says: “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding]. Today, be encouraged. God reminds you that He already won the battle for you. Stand strong in the faith. Put on the whole armor of God. Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee (James 4:7). Stand in the victory that Jesus already won for us!

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Let the relationship begin!

The Lord Jesus told His disciples that it was advantageous for Him to go back to The Father because the Comforter, the Holy Spirit would then come and dwell within them, teach them the truth, encourage, them, and reveal the will of the Father to them. The word Comforter in the original language means: Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, and Standby. Wow, by His grace, the Holy Spirit now dwells within us and is all that in our lives (John 16:7). The more we look to our problems and issues, the less we allow the Holy Spirit to be our comforter. However, when we decide to strengthen our relationship with Him, He will reveal His love  to us in all of these various manifestations (Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, and Standby). Decide today to shift your focus to the One who dwells within you. There is so much He wants to teach you. Let the relationship begin!

John 16:7 “However, I am telling you nothing but the truth when I say it is profitable (good, expedient, advantageous) for you that I go away. Because if I do not go away, the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you [into close fellowship with you]; but if I go away, I will send Him to you [to be in close fellowship with you].