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Devotional - 13th Aug 2021

 'Let your heart therefore be perfect with the Lord our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day' ( 1 King 8:61).

How can our heart be perfect with the Lord? We have to be sincere in our love for God; be in oneness as we worship him and consistent in our obedience to him. We should have a zeal for God and the work He wants to accomplish in us. We ought to come in His presence each day in prayers of gratitude. It is important to thank the Lord for the blessings He has bestow upon us each day and to express our gratitude for what He has done for us on Calvary. We should seek to devote  ourselves completely to the Lord, as we walk in His statues and keep his commandments, as did King Solomon and the people of Israel in that day. Look to Jesus, and let not your heart be troubled or dismayed, but trust fully on the name of the Lord. We are in a crisis and many people are confused, leaders don't know what to do, but our Sovereign God still has control over the whole situation. Therefore we have nothing to worry about! Just give God thanks for keeping us safely through these trying times. Just as Israel's purpose was to be a blessing to the nations around, and draw them to God. We too are here that God can bless the world through us believers. Let us pray without ceasing, claiming all the promises of God and praising God for the past fulfilment of his promises. Let us work with God, be co-labourers with him to bring lost souls to him, so they can enjoy his peace and eternity with him when Jesus comes. I beseech you to let your heart be wholly devoted to God, to live by his decree and to be obedient unto him. Like King Solomon's charged to the people of Israel to be perfect with God and walk in His ways. Let us purpose in our hearts to do the same and receive the blessings God wants to bestow on us.

Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend

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