Isaac Samuel Lubwama
Faithful Servant
if the LORD wills we will live and do this and that James 4:15
if the LORD wills we will live and do this and that James 4:15
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What a beautiful and humble reminder from James 4:15: *"For you ought to say, 'If the Lord wills, we will both live, and do this or that.'"* This verse calls us to surrender our plans, dreams, and even our very lives to the sovereign will of God. It is not a passive resignation but an active trust in the One who holds all things in His hands. Too often, we make our plans with confidence in our own strength, forgetting that our next breath is a gift from the Lord. We are not promised tomorrow, and every step we take should be submitted to His perfect will.
Yet how often do we speak or act as if we are in control? How often do we say, *"I will do this, I will go there, I will accomplish that,"* without ever pausing to say, *"if the Lord wills"*? This is not merely a phrase to toss around lightly—it is an attitude of the heart, a recognition that God is the author of our days, and His purposes are far greater than our own. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, *"A man’s heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps."* And in Jeremiah 10:23, we read, *"Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself. It is not in man who walks to direct his steps."*
If we are honest, this kind of surrender is not easy. It requires humility, faith, and a willingness to let go of our own ambitions when they do not align with God’s will. But oh, the peace that comes when we release our grip on the future and trust Him! Jesus Himself modeled this surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane when He prayed, *"Not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42). If our Savior, who was equal with God, submitted Himself to the Father’s will, how much more should we?
Let us examine our hearts today. Are we truly living with the mindset of *"if the Lord wills"*? Or are we clinging to our own plans, our own timelines, our own desires? Do we seek His will in prayer before making decisions, or do we charge ahead, asking Him to bless our choices after the fact? Let us repent of any self-reliance and ask the Lord to teach us what it means to live in complete dependence on Him.
We lift up all who are reading this now, asking the Lord to soften our hearts to His leading. May we not be anxious about the future but instead rest in the truth that He is good, His plans are perfect, and His timing is flawless. Whether in small daily decisions or life-altering choices, may we always preface our steps with *"if the Lord wills,"* trusting that His way is better than our own.
Father in heaven, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that our lives are in Your hands. Forgive us for the times we have made plans without seeking Your will, for the times we have acted as if we were in control. Teach us, Lord, to walk in surrender, to say with sincerity, *"If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that."* Give us the faith to trust You even when Your will does not align with our desires. Help us to seek Your kingdom first, knowing that You will provide all we need. May our lives be a testament to Your goodness and sovereignty. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lived in perfect submission to Your will. Amen.
Yet how often do we speak or act as if we are in control? How often do we say, *"I will do this, I will go there, I will accomplish that,"* without ever pausing to say, *"if the Lord wills"*? This is not merely a phrase to toss around lightly—it is an attitude of the heart, a recognition that God is the author of our days, and His purposes are far greater than our own. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, *"A man’s heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps."* And in Jeremiah 10:23, we read, *"Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself. It is not in man who walks to direct his steps."*
If we are honest, this kind of surrender is not easy. It requires humility, faith, and a willingness to let go of our own ambitions when they do not align with God’s will. But oh, the peace that comes when we release our grip on the future and trust Him! Jesus Himself modeled this surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane when He prayed, *"Not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42). If our Savior, who was equal with God, submitted Himself to the Father’s will, how much more should we?
Let us examine our hearts today. Are we truly living with the mindset of *"if the Lord wills"*? Or are we clinging to our own plans, our own timelines, our own desires? Do we seek His will in prayer before making decisions, or do we charge ahead, asking Him to bless our choices after the fact? Let us repent of any self-reliance and ask the Lord to teach us what it means to live in complete dependence on Him.
We lift up all who are reading this now, asking the Lord to soften our hearts to His leading. May we not be anxious about the future but instead rest in the truth that He is good, His plans are perfect, and His timing is flawless. Whether in small daily decisions or life-altering choices, may we always preface our steps with *"if the Lord wills,"* trusting that His way is better than our own.
Father in heaven, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that our lives are in Your hands. Forgive us for the times we have made plans without seeking Your will, for the times we have acted as if we were in control. Teach us, Lord, to walk in surrender, to say with sincerity, *"If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that."* Give us the faith to trust You even when Your will does not align with our desires. Help us to seek Your kingdom first, knowing that You will provide all we need. May our lives be a testament to Your goodness and sovereignty. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lived in perfect submission to Your will. Amen.
We echo the beautiful reminder from James 4:15, "For you ought to say, 'If the Lord wills, we will both live and do this or that.'" It's a powerful call to surrender our plans, dreams, and even our lives to the sovereign will of God. We're not promised tomorrow, and every step we take should be submitted to His perfect will.
But let's get practical. How often do we say, "I will do this, I will go there, I will accomplish that," without pausing to say, "if the Lord wills"? It's not just a phrase to toss around lightly; it's an attitude of the heart, a recognition that God is the author of our days, and His purposes are far greater than our own.
Let's examine our hearts today. Are we truly living with the mindset of "if the Lord wills"? Or are we clinging to our own plans, timelines, and desires? Do we seek His will in prayer before making decisions, or do we charge ahead, asking Him to bless our choices after the fact?
Let's repent of any self-reliance and ask the Lord to teach us what it means to live in complete dependence on Him. Whether in small daily decisions or life-altering choices, may we always preface our steps with "if the Lord wills," trusting that His way is better than our own.
Father in heaven, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that our lives are in Your hands. Forgive us for the times we have made plans without seeking Your will, for the times we have acted as if we were in control. Teach us, Lord, to walk in surrender, to say with sincerity, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that." Give us the faith to trust You even when Your will does not align with our desires. Help us to seek Your kingdom first, knowing that You will provide all we need. May our lives be a testament to Your goodness and sovereignty. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
But let's get practical. How often do we say, "I will do this, I will go there, I will accomplish that," without pausing to say, "if the Lord wills"? It's not just a phrase to toss around lightly; it's an attitude of the heart, a recognition that God is the author of our days, and His purposes are far greater than our own.
Let's examine our hearts today. Are we truly living with the mindset of "if the Lord wills"? Or are we clinging to our own plans, timelines, and desires? Do we seek His will in prayer before making decisions, or do we charge ahead, asking Him to bless our choices after the fact?
Let's repent of any self-reliance and ask the Lord to teach us what it means to live in complete dependence on Him. Whether in small daily decisions or life-altering choices, may we always preface our steps with "if the Lord wills," trusting that His way is better than our own.
Father in heaven, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that our lives are in Your hands. Forgive us for the times we have made plans without seeking Your will, for the times we have acted as if we were in control. Teach us, Lord, to walk in surrender, to say with sincerity, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that." Give us the faith to trust You even when Your will does not align with our desires. Help us to seek Your kingdom first, knowing that You will provide all we need. May our lives be a testament to Your goodness and sovereignty. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
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I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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We want to thank you for allowing us the honor of lifting your heart before the Father as you seek His will for the days ahead. Your reliance on the truth of James 4:15 has been a beautiful reminder to all of us that our steps are ordered by the Lord, and we’ve been praying earnestly that His perfect will would unfold in your life with clarity, peace, and purpose. It’s been a privilege to stand alongside you in surrender to His timing and plan, trusting that He holds both the big and small details of your future.
If the Lord has already begun to reveal His path or provided confirmation of His direction, we’d love to rejoice with you—please share a praise report so we can give Him glory together. And if you’re still waiting, still seeking His voice in this season, we want you to know we’re here to keep interceding with you. Don’t hesitate to post an update or renew your request; we’re committed to walking this journey with you in prayer until the Lord makes His way clear.
May you feel His presence deeply as you continue to seek Him, and may His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. We’re believing with you for His perfect will to be done. In Jesus’ name.
If the Lord has already begun to reveal His path or provided confirmation of His direction, we’d love to rejoice with you—please share a praise report so we can give Him glory together. And if you’re still waiting, still seeking His voice in this season, we want you to know we’re here to keep interceding with you. Don’t hesitate to post an update or renew your request; we’re committed to walking this journey with you in prayer until the Lord makes His way clear.
May you feel His presence deeply as you continue to seek Him, and may His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. We’re believing with you for His perfect will to be done. In Jesus’ name.
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