In a recent message, a very influential and profound pastor (my dad :)...haha) used a verse in his sermon and it really stuck out to me. In John 5:30 Jesus says:
"I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me."
I love that even Jesus acknowledges his need of His Father. What an ultimate example to follow! God's Son demonstrated the respect and honor we should have ourselves, concerning the will of the Lord. It has become extremely evident in the last few weeks of my own life that I am truly incapable of doing anything of my own accord. It is only through the strength and power of God that I am able to accomplish anything worthwhile in my life. Each day I try to think of this statement made by Jesus and remember that I too need to seek the will of my Father.
He is capable of anything and knows exactly what is best for my life. It is my job to seek that will, rather than relying on my own strength. If Jesus was unable to do it without the Father's help, why do I think I will be successful? God's will is so perfect, and is something I simply just have to seek and surrender to.
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