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Devotional - 27th May 2020

'Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place, and there He prayed' (Mark1:35).

Jesus is our example, and we should therefore follow in His footsteps. Jesus knew that each day would bring new trials, new temptations, and new problems with the leaders and people around; so very early in the morning, He went out in a solitary place, most times in the mountains, and prayed to His Father for strength, so he could be a blessing to the people he would minister to. He, communing with His Father was very  important for his sustainance and work He had to do. We too need to commune daily with God through our prayers and worship; to strengthen us throughout the day. Like Jesus, let us arise early in the morning in the quietness of daybreak, before the hustle and bustle of the day; alone with Jesus, pray earnestly that we can obtain energy, perseverance and steadfastness from Him. If we look at Jesus' life, the pattern of prayer and communion with God was of uttermost importance. Before His ministry, He was alone in the wilderness, where He was tempted by the devil. Throughout His ministry He spends time alone in prayer; and nearing the end of his life, in the Garden of Gethsemane, before His sacrifice on the cross, He spends time alone praying to God. We too, when call to ministry must take time alone to recharge, talk to God, immerse in His word, and pray for strength to do the work we have been given to do. When we spend time with Jesus, we think less of self and more of Him. Giving your life to God should be the best thing you could ever do. Your life should be one of constant prayer, because Satan is always seeking of ways to destroy you. He will find new and unexpected temptations to assail you, to place doubts about God in your mind. He will seek out every opportunity to shame and discourage you. It is only through the strength and grace you gain from God that will help you through difficulties and temptations. I implore you to watch, pray and work for the master, until He comes.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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