Philippians 2:13 NIV, “for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”
Knowing that God is working in us to bring His purpose to pass, gives us security and comfort. It reminds us we are not on our own in our efforts to live for Him. We need His power and strength each day. The NLT version puts it like this…
“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”
The Lord is willing to even give us the desire we need to want to please Him. So during those times where we grow weary and feel like we want to give up, we can call out to Him and ask Him to increase our desire to live for Him. After all, life can be draining, and the world is constantly trying to get us to abandon our love for the Lord.
Our Heavenly Father certainly understands our weaknesses and struggles. He is with us every step of the way and never leaves us alone to figure things out. He is willing to help us with whatever we need to live for Him. He is our ever present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). Do not hesitate to ask the Lord for help, no matter how big or small your need is.
Drawing Closer to Christ 
I am thankful God never gives up on us and keeps working with us
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I am thankful for that too big brother. ❤️
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His gives us the desire and helps us sustain living and doing what is pleasing to Him. Praise God for that.
I like the different version you also put in , it always helps me look at a verse through fresh eyes.
Blessings Dawn 💙
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Praise God! He is faithful. Yes it is nice to read the different wording, it helps me too. Blessings! ❤️
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It is a blessing that God works in us, guides us, and directs us on our path, defining our purpose. Have a blessed week, Dawn! 💗🌺
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Yes it is. We are blessed to know Him. Have a blessed week too Jeanne. 💕
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Hallelujah, That’s our God✨
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Amen! Hallelujah! Blessings George!
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He is the strength and energizer in me. He enables me to do as He wills. We can say that we are called to a life of ease when we allow Him aid us. 🙌
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You made a key point when you said we have to “allow” Him. Surrender is important. We have to give ourselves to the Lord.
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Smiles. 🙌
Yes we need to, big sis. 📌
Do have a blessed day. 🤗
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Thank you for this post. It brought me comfort. I have recently been thinking about life and wondering if I am doing it right. I need to remember that God is working in us, giving us the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. I think I worry too much. I just need to cling to the Lord and trust in Him. ❤
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You are welcome Bridget. I am glad you found comfort in this post. Keep moving forward in Jesus, He is working things out in your life according to His will. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
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Amen! I am so thankful that God understands our weakness and does everything to help us to live a life pleasing to me. Bless the Lord! Thank you Dawn, and may you have a blessed week.
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I am very thankful for that too. He is faithful to us. You are welcome. Blessings Beverley! ❤️
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This is so comforting❣️
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I’m thankful to hear that 🙏🏿❤️
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Amen! Our every present and patient God never tires in sharing His grace-filled love with us.
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So thankful He is long suffering!
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