Life God's Way

Good morning Ekklesia Family

Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."

God has a divine blueprint for your life—a plan that is not random or uncertain, but one filled with purpose, peace, and eternal significance. The world offers countless paths, but none compare to the richness and fulfillment of living life God's way. His way is marked by surrender, obedience, and trust in His infinite wisdom and goodness.

This verse was spoken to the Israelites during their captivity in Babylon—a time when they felt hopeless and abandoned. Yet God reminded them that His plans were still intact. The phrase "plans for good" (or "plans to prosper you" in other translations) speaks to God's desire for His people to thrive spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. This promise was not about immediate relief but about a hope-filled future rooted in God's timing and sovereignty.

Similarly, when we face uncertainty or struggle, God invites us to align our lives with His way, trusting that He will lead us into a future marked by hope and blessing.

The Holy Spirit is calling us to a deeper walk with Him—one where we relinquish control and fully trust His guidance. Living life God's way requires surrendering our ambitions, fears, and plans at the feet of Jesus. In return, He fills us with His Spirit, empowering us to walk in boldness, clarity, and joy.

Perhaps today, you’ve been striving to create your own way. God is inviting you to rest in His. He sees the full picture of your life and has a destiny that far exceeds what you could imagine. Open your heart to His leading and experience the transformative power of His love.

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today, acknowledging that Your ways are higher than ours. We surrender our plans, dreams, and worries to You, trusting that You hold our future in Your hands. Lead us in the path of righteousness, and teach us to walk in obedience to Your Word. Strengthen us by Your Spirit, that we may fulfill the purpose for which we were created. Lord, may Your hope and peace fill our hearts as we choose to live life Your way. In Jesus' name, Amen.

At Ekklesia Christian Life Ministries, we are committed to walking alongside you as you embrace life God's way. If you feel a stirring in your heart to surrender your life to Christ or to deepen your relationship with Him, we invite you to connect with us at ekklesiachristianlife.org. Join our community as we grow together in faith, purpose, and love. Let today be the beginning of your journey into the abundant life that God has planned for you.

LoveUmorethanUknow Stephan Kirby