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This years conference was really different for me, among the former camps and conference, aside of being able to relax and to sleep like never before, but because of these baby girls that God has blessed me. It was my first time to be deeply and sincerely concerned of others conference fee and encounter with God than mine. And after the conference I know that they're not my baby girls anymore, they've grown, they're ready to stand up and take ground and to step in and follow God for the generation where they're in and for the upcoming generations. PS. Proud ate here. :D #CLife #TakingGround #conference2017 #CornerstoneYouth

#clife #takingground #cornerstoneyouth #conference2017

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"It's been a while. I've missed you. I'll be at the shack next weekend if you want to get together." -Papa Just met Papa, Jesus and Sarayu. :) Where/what is your shack? You gotta meet Papa there. :)) #TheShack #mustread

#mustread #theshack

thedevoco

Day 3 of 7: How to overcome peer pressure and temptation

He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.” - Matthew 26:42

My dear sister,

Now is not the time to give up! In tonight’s passage (Mt. 26:36-46) we are reminded that even Our Savior was tempted to give up, but He didn’t. He still continued to pray that God’s will be done, not His. In verse 39 in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus fell on His face before God and prayed: “My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?” We see in today’s passage that our Savior was tempted, too. The weight was so heavy, and He wanted His Father to pull Him out.

It is important that we remember today that He didn’t give in to the temptation. He went about His Father’s will. Even though it was an uphill battle, He continued on, even to the death of the Cross.

This is our example. Let Jesus be your example of continuing on, no matter how much you want to give in. When you’re faced with temptation to give up on:

1. Your dreams of finishing school 2. Your dreams of starting your own business 3. Your desire to wait on your future husband 4. Your desire to be a wife and mother someday 5. Your dream of getting healthier and more active 6. Your desire to deepen your relationship with God 7. Your desire to get more involved in your community 8. Your desire to know what it is God is calling you to do

Despite the temptation to give up, God wants you to seek Him daily in prayer and by reading His word to get closer and closer to being quite the woman He would have for you to be! The reason why this is SO important is because if you’re looking to find reasons to not give up in other people, you are not guaranteed to find it! God is the One who is going to pull you away from that tipping point and into His arms! So when you feel like giving up, stop what you’re doing and seek Him. I know it feels like an uphill battle, but He is right here, strengthening you throughout this entire process.

Biblical context + further reading: Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 6:13

littlethingsaboutgod

4 wrong attitudes we have about prayer

It is so easy to get caught up in our own little world, and even easier for our prayers reflect that. Prayer can become just repetitive pleas for God’s hand to make sure every detail of our life is safe and comfortable and looking successful. But the world is a lot bigger than our problems. Yes, God cares about you—every bit of you. He cares about your relationships and your decisions and how you use your time.

But there are millions of people in the world who need prayer too. You may be the only one in their life who is praying for them. There is great power in praying for people you know—co-workers, friends, family. There is also great need for prayer warriors praying for people they have never met and may never see—refugees, missionaries, government officials, random strangers on the street. You might be the only praying Christian to ever cross their path.

Don’t let your prayers be only all about you. They should be all about God.

#prayer

I'm not a city to be conquered, nor a wild animal to be tamed.

A Letter for a Prince.