If you are alive today you were built to handle all that this year and any subsequent year has to offer. Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. From closing across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to loss of jobs, massive hunger, cancelled graduations and countless deaths. Let this be your declaration, "I was built for this!"
In the Apostle Paul's letter to the Christians in Philippi he encouraged them with these words, "Being confident of this very thing that he who begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." Be encouraged, knowing that you didn't start this work and it's not yours to finish. It's imperative during these times that you trust in and rely on this promise, "It is God who began the work in you and it is He who will finish it!"
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Philippians 4:13
Declare right now, "God will finish the work that He started in me, I was built for this!"
The Apostle Paul goes on to instruct the Church of Philippi to rejoice in the Lord and not to worry about anything, but to pray about everything. He further instructed them to tell God, what they needed, and to thank him for all he has done!" Take your eyes off what’s going on around you and refuse to be anxious about anything, talk to God about everything. Often times we reach out to friends and religious leaders for answers. These individuals mean well but they are limited in their ability to help you. But, our God knows the things you need before you ask him. So, do not neglect the privileged of talking to Him every day about everything. The bible says, “He hears us every time we pray.”
Declare this right now, “God hears me when I pray, I was built for this!”
The Apostle Paul went on to instructed them to fix their thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and worthy of praise. He goes on to say, "Then the God of peace, will be with you!" You will not be alone and you have God's peace. God's peace exceeds anything you can understand. His peace will guard your heart and mind as you live in Christ Jesus. Take a firm grip on God's peace during these unsettling times.
Declare right now, "My thoughts are fixed on the promise of God, I was built for this!"
Finally, the Apostle Paul empowers the Christians at Philippi with these words, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!" Selah, pause and think about that promise! You, yes you, can do all things with Christ help! Be confident in the promise of God. Do not attempt to face the negative report or the eviction notice in your own ability. Don't allow pain or rejection from those who promised to be with you, to help you cause you to doubt this promise. You can do ALL THINGS with the aid of Christ. Christ in you, the hope of Glory. Put your confidence in Him and Him alone. Focus on the things that you've learned about God from His word and rejoice. Rejoice, because you know God is with you strengthening you to do all that He has called you to do. Your strength comes from God!
Declare right now, “My strength comes from God, I was built for this!”
Masterpiece Moment Declaration: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I was built for this!
Masterpiece Moment Prayer: Father, I thank you for your strength that comes through Jesus Christ. I am confident that you will finish the work that you began in me. I have your peace and I will not be moved by what I see. You promise to hear me every time I pray. My trust is in you because I know you built me for this!
Scriptures: Philippians 4:10-13; Philippians 1:6; Colossians 1:27; I John 5:14-15
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