How to Receive God’s Guidance Are you ready to hear from the Lord? May 15, 2025 Matthew 7:7-8 For life’s countless decisions, it’s important to seek guidance from our all-knowing and all-wise God. Here are three steps for us to remember: Cleansing. We ask the Lord to reveal any sin that might interfere with what He wants to tell us, and then we confess it. He has promised to forgive when we do (Ps. 66:18;1 John 1:9). Surrender. Our Father won’t share His plans for our life until we are committed to following Him no matter what. Scripture says the Lord hears and grants our petitions when they align with His will (1 John 5:14-15). As we yield ourselves to Him, we’ll find the way to the right request and the best possible answer. Meditation. Since God often leads believers to an answer through His Word, we must spend time in it. Our reading may take us to a chapter that deals with our very situation or to a passage containing an applicable principle. The key is to believe the Lord is guiding and then to act in faith (Mark 11:24). God wants us to keep in mind that waiting is important—the process of seeking guidance can be slow, and running ahead or manipulating circumstances could lead to a costly mistake. But He will act on behalf of those who wait for Him (Isa. 64:4). So seek direction and you’ll receive it. That’s a promise. Bible in One Year: 2 Chronicles 15-17 In Touch Ministries #bakpotimothy

Experiencing God’s Love Our heavenly Father wants each of us to have confidence in His love. May 14, 2025 Ephesians 3:14-19 Scripture says that God loves us, and the cross proves it. Sadly, though, this is only an intellectual truth for some believers rather than an experiential one. The problem is not with the Lord but with our capacity to sense His care. One hindrance may be the tendency to measure divine love by life’s circumstances. When the heavenly Father allows tragedies and pain, some consider Him to be uncaring. The age-old question then becomes very personal: “How could a loving God allow suffering?” We’ll never fully understand His ways (Isa. 55:8-9), but we can know that His compassion and love are boundless, and in the fullness of time, He will make all things right. A sense of personal unworthiness can also obstruct the acceptance of God’s love. Focusing on past sins or comparing yourself with others will lead to hopelessness. Remember that divine love is based on God’s character, not on our performance. The Lord wants each of us to experience His great love in a personal and intimate way. Don’t let the Enemy’s lies or life’s hardships steal the enjoyment and security of this great blessing. When doubts arise, rely on the truth of God’s Word. He loves you. Believe it, and in time you will know this reality in a deeper way than you ever thought possible. Bible in One Year: 2 Chronicles 11-14 In Touch Ministries #bakpotimothy