Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you always and in every circumstance.

Family, have you ever started a new routine? Was the routine getting up earlier, starting a new exercise program, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or was it spending more quiet time with God each day?

I have found that as I have been growing in the things of God, my egoic flesh has been having a straight-up tantrum. In my head, I am kicking, screaming, and crying.

My spirit man keeps telling me, “Marcia, don’t give up. You have greatness inside of you. Being uncomfortable is part of the process.”

What does the Word say about not giving up ?

Holy Scriptures

Galatians 6:9

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⁹ Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Philippians 4:13

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¹³ I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

James 1:2-4

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Trials and Temptations

² Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,^[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ⁴ Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Songs of Encouragement

Family, I know that when God is allowing us to be stretched, it is always for our growth and His glory.

What I also now realize is ….my BIGGEST BATTLE is with me. The Old Me vs. the New Me.

Spirit of the Living God, I welcome the preparation I have to go through in order to get to my next level.

And I let it be…  And so it is…

In the powerful and precious name of our Chief Intercessor and Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Rev. Marcia Davis

Covington, GA