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Letting God Take the Lead

In a world where being a Christian has become politically incorrect, it's ironic that we celebrate the life of a Christian missionary every March 17 -- Patrick of Ireland.

Patrick was actually born (373) in Scotland, not Ireland, the son of a deacon and the grandson of a priest. When only 16, Patrick's home was burned, and he was taken by pirates as a slave to Ireland. Sounds like a bad thing, but Patrick gave his life to Jesus in Ireland. which is certainly a GOOD thing. Patrick eventually escaped and returned to a joyous homecoming with his family -- but not for long. Similar to Paul's vision in Acts 16, Patrick had a dream where an Irish man pleaded with him to return to Ireland to evangelize that country. In a turn of events that only God could orchestrate, Patrick (age 30) left his homeland and returned to the land of his captors. Despite opposition (even attempts to kill him) by the Druids, Patrick's message about Jesus captivated Ireland. Multitudes came to hear him preach, resulting in the planting of 200 churches and the baptizing of over 100,000 converts.

Sadly, today's worldly celebration of St. Patrick's day often becomes a time of drunkenness and silliness, and the praise of Ireland far overshadows Patrick's work for God's Kingdom.

Most of us will not become a Patrick. We won't preach to great numbers of people. We won't baptize thousands. We may not even personally lead one person to the saving knowledge of Jesus. But we CAN make an impact for the Kingdom -- if we let God work through us to achieve His goals.

I want you to focus on Philippians 1:6. This scripture is an important starting step because it establishes who really is leading whom.

Guiding Scripture...

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Romans 12:2

Topic Scripture

I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finished on that day when Jesus comes back again.
Philippians 1:6

Write this scripture down and post it in a frequented area so it will become a part of your mind, your heart, and your soul.

I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finished on that day when Jesus comes back again.
Philippians 1:6

God began a good work in you when you became His daughter,
and He will continue His work in you.

(Note that this is all about God.
He will continue His work in you that He started.)

On our own merits and abilities we are not saved,
we are not equipped,
and we are not able to do God's work.

So, don't try to do God's work for Him.
Allow HIM to work in and through you.

Beloved, this is very freeing.
God is the leader.
You are the follower.

Let this scripture change your direction.
Relinquish your ways for God's ways.
Identify specific ways you are trying to do things for God.
Identify specific ways you may be blocking God's plans for you.

Realize, and relax, knowing that it is God who started His work in you -- and it is God who will continue to work in you, ever day, one day at at time, as you are transformed into the woman He wants you to be!

Wow! What a journey to renewal!

PRAYER

What a freeing scripture this is! I don't have to do, do, do to become the woman You want me to be. All I have to do is surrender my wishes and ways to allow You to lead me where You want me to go, to become the person You want me to become, to serve as You want me to serve. Give me a nudge when I get in Your way.

I played follow-the-leader as a little girl, but now I'm living follow-my-Leader as an adult! Thanks, God, for leading Me, and thanks for giving me Jesus as my Master Guide.

AMEN!

SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE
I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finished on that day when Jesus comes back again.
Philippians 1:6

1. Memorize this scripture.
2. Personalize it. God has begun a good work in me, and He (not I) will continue His (not my) work until it is finished on that glorious day when Jesus comes back again!
3. Pinpoint areas where you can work with God to let Him accomplish His good work in you.
4. Relinquish areas where you are trying to do it all yourself.

Journey To Renewal is for women seeking renewal of their attitudes, actions and appearance
as they journey to become the woman God wants them to be.

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