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Doing It God's Way!

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

This much-quoted verse doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want, or even do what somebody else does. No, Paul is saying you can do anything God assigns you to do, for with the assignment comes the ability. This verse actually teaches you to stay within the boundaries of what God’s called you to do and not try to undertake things that are not part of His will for you. That’s not negativism; it’s godly wisdom! God wants you looking to Him for answers, not to others. That doesn’t mean you can’t learn from others, it just means the plan that will lead you to success must come from God alone! He has a unique plan for you. If you don’t accept that you’ll live in constant frustration! John said: "A man must be content to receive the gift which is given him from heaven" (John 3:27). Read the previous verses; some of John the Baptist’s disciples were getting concerned that Jesus was baptizing too, and the crowds were leaving John and flocking to Jesus. Had John not been secure in his own identity and calling, he may have become fearful, jealous and competitive. But not John! No, he manifested a different attitude, one we all need to take to heart. Listen: "I can only do what I have been divinely authorized and empowered to do. I must be content with that gift and calling" (John 3:27-29 paraphrased). The same goes for you too!