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Working in Us

    As we grow older, our responsibilities seem to pile up. Sooner or later, most of us begin to question how we can handle all of life's demands. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and to believe that it is impossible to accomplish all that life requires of us in some seasons. But I want to remind you that it isn't about what we can do--it's about what He does through us.

    The Bible doesn't tell us that "nothing is impossible," but rather that "nothing is impossible without God." We were never meant to face this world alone or in our own strength. It is even impossible to do all the things God asks of us without His help. When we are born again and filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus' Spirit resides in us. He lives in us and works through us on our behalf, if we will only allow Him to.

    Do not let the circumstances and demands of life steal your fire. The only way to stay at peace is to give up whatever you've been trying to do on your own, and allow Jesus Christ to intervene and work through you. It may not look how you think it will, but I assure you it is always infinitely better that way. Allow His power to operate through you today.

Galatians 2:20  I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (ESV)

Luke 1:37 For nothing will be impossible with God. (ESV)

Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (NIV)

Philippians 4:13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (NLT)

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