perfect – Brian Friedl https://brianfriedl.com Making Your Life's Mission Possible Fri, 30 Dec 2016 13:24:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.17 64732294 God’s Work In Us https://brianfriedl.com/gods-work-in-us/ https://brianfriedl.com/gods-work-in-us/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2016 13:24:43 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/gods-work-in-us/ Let’s face it. Life is a challenge at best and sometimes we get so wrapped up in our circumstances we fail to see that God is at work in and through us.  Cycles of defeat and unchanging circumstances can cause us to forget our mission and God’s plan for our lives. 

This I know: Our Father in heaven has not abandoned us, left us or forsaken us just because things are not working according to our plan. He will perfect the work He started in each one of us.  Sometimes it might just be that we are having a hard time learning a particular lesson so we get stuck in a place for a while.  God’s plan is patiently unfolding even in our stumbling.  He is sovereign over all and uses every experience:

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”  ~ Romans‬ ‭8:28‬ ‭NASB‬‬

He is developing our character and is concerned about heart; forever training us in righteousness, grace and love. 

What is He teaching you today?   What is He asking from you?  Is there something you have not surrendered? 

Whatever it may be I am likewise confident that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus!

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]]> https://brianfriedl.com/gods-work-in-us/feed/ 1 980 The Ultimate Plot Twist https://brianfriedl.com/the-ultimate-plot-twist/ Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:31:30 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/the-ultimate-plot-twist/
I love an unforeseen twist in plot.   After seeing so many movies, I can predict about 98% the endings. So much so that it’s not fun to watch movies sometimes.  This may have something to do with all of the episodes of Scooby-do, Columbo and Murder She Wrote I watched as a kid.  

The ultimate plot twist of all time certainly has to be our powerful Savior, Jesus incarnate; making His way to Earth as a humble babe born in a manger.  The King of the world in a stable?  Who could have predicted?  His mission as King, should be to rule the world, right?

The fact of the matter is that God’s plan for His son, was the perfect way to satisfy the law, stone for our sin, and reestablish our relationship with Him that He may dwell with us forever.  With Christ as our righteousness, the Holy Spirit can dwell within us.  How much closer can we get to our Lord? 

Even the disciples were anxiously expecting an overthrow of government.  Witnessing miracle after miracle only amplified their anticipation of His unleashing of raw power.  As Jesus began to share His plan with them, they did not want to entertain the thought of a cross being the display of His power.  Peter, with emotions high, even attempted to rebuke Jesus as a result.  

While a plot twist can tweak our emotions, I’m certainly thankful for this one.  Our Father in heaven has made a way for all to enter in; not by our merit and works, but by the perfect work of His son.  

Set down the wrapping paper, tape and cookie recipe for a moment today and praise God for His amazing plot twist that changed our fate from an eternity in hell to one with Him at His table as sons and daughters.  Praise Him for His merciful twist!

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]]> 960 Eternal Intercessor https://brianfriedl.com/eternal-intercessor/ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 15:35:32 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/eternal-intercessor/   
What makes Christ’s intercession so much powerful than any other?  He has conquered death and is not constrained by it like the priests before Him.  He is the perfect sacrifice once and for all eternity!

He lives to make intercession for us. Did you catch that?  He lives as an intercessor for you today, tomorrow and forever!  

Personal Reflection

Meditate on the fact that Christ is not limited in His ability to intercede and that He lives to intercede for you for all eternity.  How does that grow your knowledge of God & Jesus?  The Holy Spirit intercedes in our prayers also. God has given us ALL that we need to live for Him!

Prayer Focus

All providing Father, thank you for your willingness to part with your Son to give Him as a ransom for so many. Thank you Jesus that you were, are, and will always be obedient to the Father in interceding for us. Thank you Holy Spirit for interceding in our prayers.  Help us to Know, Live, and Speak the Truth, be equipped to Love and Serve, and Skilled to make a difference for you!  All of these things we lift in the eternal power of Jesus Christ, Amen!

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