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A LIFE BEYOND OUR DESIRES

TIMES OF REFRESHING DAILY DEVOTIONAL www.thefountspring.org

DATE: SATURDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2024

Beloved, when Christ comes into our hearts, there is a profound shift in our focus. Our lives, which were once driven by personal desires, ambitions, and goals, are now reoriented around something much greater—God’s Kingdom. It’s no longer about seeking fulfillment in worldly achievements but in aligning our will with God’s.

SCRIPTURE: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21

REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: Paul beautifully articulates this in his letter to the Philippians. He recognized that his life wasn’t about pursuing personal glory but about living for Christ. When we embrace this same truth, we find that our desires become secondary to God’s purpose in our lives. His mission for us takes center stage, and we experience the freedom that comes from releasing our personal agendas. Stay Refreshed!

NOTE THIS: When Christ comes into our hearts, there is a profound shift in our focus. It’s no longer about seeking fulfillment in worldly achievements but in aligning our will with God’s.

RESPONSIBILITY: So, beloved, what desires or goals might be holding you back from fully living for Christ? How can you surrender them today and trust that God’s plan is far greater than your own?

PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, help me to let go of my personal ambitions and desires. I want to live for You and Your Kingdom, trusting that Your plan for me is greater than anything I could imagine. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

PROPHETIC WORD: May God help our lives and give us the grace to let go of our personal desires and yearn for His kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

BIBLE TEXTS: Philippians 1:21

As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For more please visit: www.thefountspring.org

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Obiorah, Emeka Prince is a Gospel Servant, an author, a counsellor, a teacher and a minister of the Word. He is a versatile writer and a blogger. He has written many articles published online. He is a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, (CCRN). He is the author of Times of Refreshing Online Daily Devotional, a daily online devotional that was borne out of the inspiration and direction of the Holy Spirit. It ushers fresh breath into the souls of men, while refreshing and nourishing his spiritual wellbeing. He is the Founder and the Chairman Board of Trustee of The Fount Spring Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental Organization formed to be a source of help to humanity towards empowering the people. He is happily married to Vivian and proud father to Testimony and Thanksgiving.