Hello Amazing Reader,  

I hope you are well and you enjoyed a restful weekend. I pray that the new week delivers God’s goodness and mercies to you, your family, and all that pertains to you in Jesus name.  

We had a good time at the 1nebody Book Club over the weekend, and one of the lessons that resonated from our conversation was Philippians 2:13: 

for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

(New King James Bible) 

For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure. (Amplified Bible) 

As humans, we’re generally quick to give ourselves credit:

“I never miss church.” 

“I always keep my time of fellowship with God.” 

“I’ve been walking with God for X number of years.” 

We often forget that all what we claim we did was by the help of God. This doesn’t apply to spiritual things alone. It impacts all aspects of our lives. For example, “I studied hard for the exam, I don’t know why my results are this way” or “ I worked hard on that role, yet, I was laid off.” 

Can you think about it for a moment? Everything you give yourself credit for, wasn’t because of you. It was the help of God that made it possible. Yes, you had an input, but if God didn’t bless that input, it would have amounted to nothing. Psalm 127:1 also confirms this,

“Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain.” 

So, my charge to you today is that you always return the glory to God for everything. He is the One who provides the will to do the right thing and also enables you to do it.  

If you are not yet born again, you’d agree that there’s only as much your will has accomplished so far. Why not invite God into the drivers’ seat of your life? Let Him help you live for Him. 

Dear Jesus, I accept you today as my Lord and personal Saviour. I confess that I have sinned; please forgive me. I believe that you died and rose again for me. By your blood, cleanse me from every unrighteousness. Thank you for the new life you have given me, help me to serve you all the days of my life. Ultimately, please help me make it to eternity with you, in Jesus' name. Amen. 

Congratulations, heaven rejoices over you! If you said this prayer and would like additional information/guidance, please send an email to 1nebodyblog@gmail.com. 

This week, enjoy God’s help. Enjoy God’s grace and enjoy His peace, in Jesus name!

God’s blessings always,

Dammy