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Empowered in Christ

John 10: 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy.  I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.  (NKJV)

What in your life could reflect Jesus such that everyone around you is strangely and positively moved?  Well over the next several devotionals we will look into what causes this to occur and how this (spiritual) attitude can become a major part of your life.

We see in today’s verse that the abundant life is ours for the asking, but many of us are satisfied with a sub-par life and are living as if what we have that day when we rise and face the morning is enough to just get by, and that is all we need.  We even feel that sometimes that is enough.  Well God expects us to live above these attitudes and step into the abundant live He already has planned for you.  The reason we don’t experience this abundant life is that we are satisfied with what the world considers “The NORM” that we slowly become blinded by satanic side affects of this life here on earth.  Let’s face it men, if we don’t become pro-active in doing what God has called us to do as men then we are cheating not only ourselves but those around us as well, including our families and those closest to us.

How can this be resolved? 
·         First, we need to go to God and ask forgiveness from Him for not living up to His Godly standard.
·         Second, we need to ask God to empower us through His Holy Spirit to live our lives as He intends (besides, He knows what is best for us).
·         Third, we need to ask God to show us how to experience this abundant life so we may experience it as He intended (anything else is back to sub-par).
·         Forth, we need to live in expectation of His answers to our requests.

God has a great life for us to experience.  Let’s just become Godly men as He intended.  It’s a life change, and one you will enjoy.

Prayer:  Dear Father in Heaven, Guide me in the ways I need to humbly come to you with my requests.  Help me to acknowledge your presence in my life throughout every day.  Help me to live the abundant life you intended that I may be a living example and testimony of your great love to those around me.   In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

May God richly bless us as we continue to seek His will, and His way, through His Word.

Have a GREAT Day!!!

In Christ,

Rev. Ted J. Wilkins
Founder and Director of “Good News Brief For Men” Ministries (Since 1998)

© 2013 Ted J. Wilkins “GNBFM Ministries”

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