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So many of us spend our lives chasing favor not realizing that favor is actually chasing us. God’s favor is revealed, and it can be seen, in His pursuit of us and His presence with us. Whether you feel it or not, let the declared Word be your guide. As a child of God, you are favored!

During this season of COVID-19, there have been so many dos and don’ts. And in this time when worrying feels like responsibility, Paul tells us the complete opposite. Paul says to not worry. He reminds us instead to pray — knowing who we are in Christ, connecting with Him, and laying our petitions before Him with thanksgiving. And it is through prayer that the peace of Christ will fill our hearts and minds.

During these times when everything around us is changing, we can grow closer together and stand firm. We can rejoice and be gracious. And we can continue to stay in surrender to Christ, so that our lives can be a of reflection of His in humility and selflessness as we wait for His return.

Jesus came, died, and rose again. And when He rose again, He offered us peace in our fears and proof of His death. Don’t live saying you need more proof. Turn your doubts into questions, your questions into prayers, and your prayers into faith. It’s time to trust Christ as your Savior, and receive forgiveness for your sins and purpose for your life.

On this Maundy Thursday, Jeff Struecker shared his story of serving as an army ranger in Somalia. As he and his team embarked on a very dangerous mission, Jesus stepped in and settled his heart. His eternity was secure, and he no longer had to fear death. In that moment, his life was forever changed. Have you given your life to Jesus? Don’t let one more day go by. Receive the sacrifice He paid, so that you might truly live and spend eternity with Him in Heaven.

As you celebrate Palm Sunday, lay down your heaviness, your fear, your worry, and your disappointments. Lay it all down before Him, and give Him your praise. Let God use your resources, your prayer, and your sharing with others to glorify His name. God has a plan, and He is turning people to Him.

God is going to see us through. Let's be people of prayer. Let’s let God do something great in us and through us. In these days of staying at home, be still and know that He is God. He will be exalted among the nations.  The Lord almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

We are going to make it! We are going to see God do some great things in and through us. Walk with hope, for our God is a refuge and ever present help in time of need.

In the midst of the Coronavirus and all that is happening in our city, nation, and world, you are probably experiencing a lot of emptiness: empty shelves, empty stadiums, empty classrooms, and empty churches. As your emptiness is revealed, you can trust in the fullness of Christ. Make Him your refuge, and ask Him to fill you up so that you can help others do the same.

By looking at Philippians 3 through an accounting perspective, Paul shows us not the balance sheet but the imbalance sheet of knowing Jesus. There is nothing we can do to balance the sheet, and our resume will never be good enough. It is Jesus alone that erases our debt. Surrender to Him, and live in His power.