"I do not say that we are capable of conceiving of ourselves as if it came from us, but our capacity, on the contrary, comes from God." 2 Corinthians 3.5

In 1999, God spoke clearly to my wife and me: He asked us to go to a Bible school on another continent. We were so happy, excited and eager to find out what the Lord had in store for us! All the plans we had drawn up had lapsed. The Lord asked us for a true step of faith.

God wants you to be able to fulfill His plans.

It was the Adventure with a big "A". Very thin savings, no contact on site, a simple student visa not allowing me to work. It was a difficult story, but it had a lot of challenges. Once the emotion had subsided, I experienced a strange experience. Lying on my bed, I felt as if I were flying away, and from up there, to discover the journey that awaited me. All of a sudden I measured the extent of the journey and its complications. A thrill of anguish invades my whole being. After having wished to leave to serve God, fear now hugged my heart and this question which tormented my mind : "Am I to be up to this expedition ?" Fortunately, from that day when I panicked until today, Hui, the hand of the Lord has always been stretched out to help and help us. The Lord is faithful, he does not forsake the one who trusts in him. What he begins in our life, he accomplishes perfectly.

Perhaps you find God's plans too important to you ? Well, you're right ! This is why you undeniably need its power. Pray asking the Lord that his good hand be upon you. The plans of God surpass you, they are greater than you, and therefore call for his intervention.

God wants you to be able to fulfill His plans. If today you feel too small - and this feeling is justified - the Lord stands by your side to give you the necessary anointing. Everything comes from him.

A prayer for today

Lord, the plans you have for me are too great, I do not feel capable. By your Spirit, give me the capacity to follow your will, amen.

Patrice Martorano

Source (The Thought of the Day)