KINGS Corner

As believers, we can be assured that God is actively working within us, cultivating the will and actions that align with His purpose, as Philippians 2:13 beautifully reminds us, “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in accordance with His good purpose.” This divine work focuses on transforming our will, guiding us to act in accordance with His plan. Through the renewing of our minds, as seen in Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,” we gain the perspective and wisdom needed to fulfill His purpose. God communicates with us in various ways—through audible whispers, life's circumstances, or spoken words from others—but most profoundly, He speaks through our thoughts, making our minds the sacred intersection where His voice meets our hearts. Satan, however, seeks to exploit this space with destructive thoughts, fears, and distractions, underscoring the importance of guarding our minds, as the Psalmist prayed in Psalm 119:37, “Turn my eyes away from worthless things.” When we prioritize hearing from God above all else, we open ourselves to His guidance, marked by an unmistakable sense of His presence and purpose. This might manifest as “notions” with God’s unmistakable stamp, “concerns” that weigh heavily on our hearts, or “promptings” that guide us toward His will. The promise is clear: when we seek God’s voice with a sincere heart, willing to reorder our priorities, He will speak, and His voice will empower us toward a life of purpose and positive change.

The worst failure…is failure to try.

“Be strong and of good courage…for the Lord your God is with you.” Joshua 1:9.

It’s impossible to live successfully without taking risks. Leo Buscaglia wrote: “To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out to another is to risk involvement…To place your ideas, your dreams, before the crowd is to risk being called naïve. To love is to risk not being loved in return. To live is to risk dying. To hope is to risk despair, and to try is to risk failure. But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing…Only the person who risks is truly free.”

Franklin Roosevelt spent much of his life battling illness and was confined to a wheelchair. Yet he became one of America’s greatest presidents. He said: “It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.” In The Pursuit of Excellence, Ted W. Engstrom gives this advice about the importance of trying: “Starting today, you can begin to enjoy using and developing your gifts…If you’ve always wanted to write, then write something, a short article, a poem, an account of your vacation. Write it as if you were going to be published; then submit it somewhere. If you’re a photographer, gather your best pictures together and submit them as entries in a contest. If you think you’re a fair tennis player or golfer, enter some tournaments and see how you do. You may not win the top prize but think how much you’ll learn and experience just by trying. The worst failure…is failure to live like His beloved.

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To our loving global family, cherished partners, valued colleagues, dear friends, and devoted well-wishers, we're deeply grateful for your steadfast support and unwavering trust in God's infinite goodness. We continually lift you in prayer, seeking divine guidance and favor, trusting in the power of love that unites us. May our faith remain unshakeable, anchored in the God who makes the impossible possible, even in life's triumphs and tribulations. Let's honor the gift of life by building a foundation of hope, love, and resilience. May God's abundant blessings propel us as we spread kindness, compassion, and love, upholding the highest standards of faith and integrity, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thank you, Father.
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