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Christ prayed for God to remove from the cup from him but God didn’t. Matthew 26:39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. Though Christ asked his Father that if it be possible let this cup pass from him, Christ ended his prayer with not as I will but as thou will. Whenever we pray we should alway submit to the will of God for our life. God sees the desires of your heart but whenever you don’t receive what you praying for it’s only because it is not God’s will. So many are discouraged for what they pray for because they have not received it. They seek their own will rather than the will of God. Seek God’s righteousness first and as Christ all these things will be added unto you. Matthew 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness first and God will take care of your needs. Stop your selfish praying and surrender to the will of God. When you pray exalt the Lord, praise him and then say Father your will be done in my life. For he already knows your needs.

candy_coco

A dog crossed nearly 75 miles of Iraqi desert just to find one Marine. In 2007, then-Major Brian Dennis was stationed near the Iraq-Syria border in Anbar Province when a stray dog wandered into the outpost. The Marines named him Nubs because his ears had been brutally cut short. He looked hardened, but he wasn’t. According to reporting by outlets including People, Nubs quickly bonded with Dennis and the unit, sleeping beside them and offering something rare in a combat zone: uncomplicated comfort. Then the unit relocated. Military rules prohibited keeping local animals, so Dennis had to leave him behind. As the convoy pulled away, Nubs chased their vehicles into the dust until he disappeared from sight. Days later, Marines at the new base saw a familiar shape outside the wire. Against terrain, distance, and freezing desert nights, Nubs had tracked them across roughly 70 miles. No one knows how he navigated. What’s documented is that he made it. But it wasn’t the journey. It was the rulebook. Dennis was ordered to get rid of the dog. Instead, supporters raised funds to transport Nubs through Jordan and eventually to the United States. Their story later inspired the book Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle. In a war defined by strategy and survival, it was a stray dog who reminded soldiers what loyalty actually looks like. Sometimes devotion does not need orders.

Vic

Joshua 1:9 Psalm 23 “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me…” and Hebrews 13 “for He, God Himself said, I will not in any way fail you, nor give you up, nor leave you without support…”. And Israel, with Egyptian chariots bearing down on them at the rear, facing the Red Sea before them… Exodus 14 “Moses told the people, fear not, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will work for you today. For the Egyptians, you have seen today you shall never see you again. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest.” And it was Jesus who told the disciples about the Helper when He was gone. We’re not orphans, we’re not without a rear guard, we’re not without the rod and staff that comforts, we’re not without a God Who loves and is able to care for His people. Joshua faced a monumental task and what most would consider, an uncertain future. 40 years of wandering in the desert taught him… them to trust that God was with them, He’s Omnipresent, He knows everything, He’s Omniscient, and there’s nothing He can’t do, He’s Omnipotent. Picking up where Moses left off, brought Joshua him before the Lord… and by faith, he encouraged the children of God to be strong, very courageous, to be unafraid and not distressed. They were to Trust God was with them wherever they went. For the last 40 years, the Israelites tested and proved Him over and over again. Does it change things knowing He’s here… right here, right now? Do we feel His Strength ebb and flow in us depending on what we face? Are we able to rise up without Fear and a Courage, knowing it’s not our own? Do we live in victory, knowing that He wastes nothing including our suffering and affliction? There isn’t any place we can go that He’s not right ‘here’. David sings of an ever present God in Psalm 139, we, too, have our own song. We sing of when He picks us up, brushes us off and sets our foot back on the straight path…

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Logger Fired for Feeding a Starving Mountain Lion Cub, But He Says He'd Do It Again Deep in the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia, a newly hired logger was specifically tasked with scouting ahead to dentify wildlife habitats before the chainsaws moved in. When he stumblec upon an active mountain lion den, he warned his crew to steer clear, successfully protecting the mother and her cubs for nearly a year However, the logging company eventually ran out of other trees to cut and ordered the crew to push into the restricted zone anyway. Within iust a week of the habitat destruction. the mother mountain ion completely vanished, leaving her tiny, helpless cub alone at the den to slowly starve. Refusing to just stand by and watch the baby suffer, the logger took matters into his own hands and began secretly leaving food out to keep the orphaned mountain lion alive. A photographer captured a deeply moving shot of the man kneeling right beside the wild cub, and the heartwarming image quickly went viral across the internet. Unfortunately, his emplovers didn't share the public's appreciation; they fired him just days later for "interfering with wildlife" Still, the heroic logger has absolutely no regrets, telling supporters: "I'd rather lose my job than watch a babv starve"

Candace Perry

Fully commit to your faith in God! As believers, we inevitably face moments when our faith is challenged, prompting us to make crucial decisions. We can choose to remain steadfast in our commitment to the Lord and adhere to His teachings, or we may be tempted to give in to worldly desires, aware that neglecting righteousness is a sin, as highlighted in James 4:17. Reflect on the aspects of your life that require transformation—those situations you must surrender to the Lord and not reclaim, as they lead you away from Him. This includes distancing yourself from gossiping friends, habits that do not honor God, thoughts that contradict His word, and relationships devoid of spiritual value. It is essential to cultivate an environment that glorifies God, as Proverbs 13:20 reminds us that we become like those we associate with. Surrounding ourselves with wise individuals fosters wisdom and protects us from being misled, ultimately guiding us closer to God and supporting our faith journey. As you move forward, be vigilant against false teachings and negative influences that may lead you to make poor moral, social, or spiritual choices, as cautioned in Proverbs 14:12. Seek divine guidance from God, who is always ready to assist you in every aspect of your life. What will you choose: the world or the word? The decision is yours.

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