God Jesus Christ – Steps 2 Success with Spiritual Solutions

The Most Powerful Prayer: “Lord, what do you want me to do?”

“Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may rely on Your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear [reverence] Your Name.” (Psalm 86:11)

King David frequently prayed asking God for guidance, direction, and protection:

Prayer for Guidance: “Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.” (Psalm 143:8).

When we accept Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, we become His disciples, who commit to follow Him with love, loyalty, and faithful obedience.

What does this mean in real life to be a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ? To follow Jesus, every day, we surrender to His Sovereign Authority as our Shepherd by praying, The Believer’s Prayer of Surrender: “LORD, what do you want me to do?”

Surrender instead of Self-Reliance: David routinely stops trying to figure things out on his own and explicitly asks God to “show him the way.”
Trust in God’s Righteous Character: His requests are anchored in God’s faithfulness, mercy, and unfailing love rather than his own merit.
The Desire for Obedience: Asking what to do is paired with a commitment to follow God’s Commandments and Precepts and to live according to His Truth.

From the moment we wake up, our first prayer is a prayer of surrender, which reveals our deepest desire to put God First by acknowledging that Jesus is LORD, and He is The Sovereign Authority over our lives.

Praying for God’s Wisdom and Guidance is a natural response of our love, reverence, and gratitude for God’s Love, Grace, and Mercies.

God Says: Trust Me with Your Life!

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear [Revere] the Lord and depart from evil.” (Proverbs 3:5-8).

From studying the Holy Scriptures, we learn that God does not make suggestions; Scriptures of Guidance and Warnings are God’s Commands, given with the expectation that we will obey.

Faithful Obedience is Worship, Acknowledging God as Holy and His Sovereign Authority Over Humanity

Jesus reveals that He was always obedient to God, His Father: “And He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.” (John 8:29).

“And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.” (Philippians 2:8).

If God, the Father required total obedience from Jesus, His Son then as living beings created from the dust of the ground with the purpose to honor and worship God, we reveal our love, reverence, and honor through daily surrender and faithful obedience.

Surrender versus Self-governance

“But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46).

“Rejection of God’s Divine Authority: Willfully breaking God’s command is not merely a minor mistake; it is an act of aligning with Satan, choosing self-supremacy over God’s government.”

“Destiny and Consequences: Obedience or disobedience determines every person’s eternal destiny. While obedience brings life, health, peace, and protection, disobedience separates humanity from God’s blessings and leads to spiritual ruin.”

One of Satan’s most effective lies is that we can live as we please and because God is Loving and Merciful, He will not destroy us, despite living sinful and disobedient lives.

Jesus clarifies in the Scriptures that disobedience to God results in destruction, The Second and Final death: Study Revelation 19; Revelation 21:8; and Malachi 4, which reveals that God does not have an eternally burning hell; sinners will be destroyed.

In 2 Timothy 1:7, God tells us that He did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind, which is self-control.

Reflection: If we obey the government’s, state’s, and county laws, and our employer’s policies and procedures then something is not right within our hearts when we choose to willfully disobey God, by not obeying His Commandments and Righteous Precepts.

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14).

“And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” (Matthew 16:26, NLT).

Every day, our choices and lifestyle reveal whether or not we love God, and the destiny we have chosen. Satan knows that his destiny is destruction, so he presents God as a tyrant who loves to see people suffer.

Jesus’ Response to the unrighteous: “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” (John 8:44, NIV).

Even before Jesus created humanity, God the Father, and God, Jesus the Son, who are Omniscient [All-Knowing] were aware that Adam and Eve would disobey the command, Do not eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.

Yet it was from a love that many of us still do not understand that God, the Father and God, Jesus, the Son made the decision to move forward with the Divine Plan to create humanity, knowing that most would rebel against and reject God’s Love, Grace, Mercies, and His Sovereign Authority.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. …”

“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:16-17).

There is no Middle Road, either we choose to follow Jesus, or to follow Satan: “…But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.” (Joshua 24:15, NIV).

When we live a life of pleasing ourselves, our mindset is the same as the unbeliever’s mindset, who choose the world’s temporary wealth and material possessions over Jesus and Eternal Life.

Today is a precious gift of time revealing God’s Love and Faithfulness to you and me. With determination, we can repent, ask God for forgiveness of the sin of self-reliance, and begin to travel on the Narrow Path of Righteousness under the guidance of God, the Holy Spirit.

“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24). We only have one opportunity to prepare for an eternity of worshiping God, which begins in our existence right now.

Take Back Control of your time by setting aside at least one hour a day [30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening] to separate yourself to worship God through Prayer and Bible Study, which places us in the Presence of God.

In the Great Controversy of Good and Evil, every believer is Satan’s Target. Each day, we desperately require God’s Presence to live righteously on our planet that is filled with hardship, evil, and never-ending temptations designed to separate us from God.

We must ask the same question that the jailer asked the Apostle Paul: “What must I do to be saved?”

Jesus tells us exactly what is required to love God: “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” (1 John 5:3-4).

Prayer: “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Lord Jesus, today we realize that we desperately need You. And we ask You to forgive our sins and to restore us back into the safety of Your Love, and the Covering of Your Righteousness. We also ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we continue to follow You, Our Faithful Shepherd. In faith, and with love, we ask this prayer in the Loving and Righteous Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

“How To Be Happy, No Matter What The Situation” Sermon

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, NKJV)

In the Routine Challenges of Life, Unexpected Situations, Lingering Circumstances, and Life-Changing Adversities, we can experience Jesus’ Joy, Peace, and Happiness.

I pray that you are encouraged by this Life-Changing Sermon that teaches us: Jesus is Lord, Jesus Loves us, and Jesus is Omnipotent [All Powerful]! Yes and Amen!

Lord Jesus, please empower us to use our faith to trust in You and to perceive life with You as Victorious, despite our hardships. We ask this prayer in Your Loving and Righteous Name, Amen.

Stand Firm In Your Faith

“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” (Matthew 22:37-39, NIV).

In Romans 12:3, the Apostle Paul tells us that God has given to all a measure of Faith [the ability to believe and trust in God]: “…to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.”

We use faith to believe that God exists; faith is the catalyst that enables us to love God, the Father, and God, Jesus Christ; and faith causes us to believe and accept Christ as our personal Savior.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV).

Active Faith allows us to embrace the Plan of Redemption, fulfilled by Jesus Christ on Calvary’s Cross, keeping us spiritually connected to Christ by believing in God’s Power and Promises.

Like a seed in the ground, faith can grow. We choose to water and feed our faith by trusting and obeying God in every aspect of our lives. Instead of making decisions based on speculation, we pray, ask, and wait for God’s Divine Guidance.

Faith is a spiritual muscle that must be exercised daily to gain strength. Our love for Jesus keeps our faith active, giving us the desire to stay connected to Jesus Christ through daily Personal Worship, Prayer, and Bible Study.

“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” (Psalm 95:6, ESV).

From the moment we wake up, our first words should reflect immense gratitude for God’s Love and Mercies revealed by the gift of time. Yes, we have received another day, which allows us to consecrate ourselves to follow Christ by worshiping God in Spirit and Truth.

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.” (John 10:27-28, NKJV).

Morning worship reflects the intentional decision to place our faith and trust in Jesus, our Loving and Faithful Shepherd. The Holy Spirit rewards our faithfulness by empowering us with Jesus’ Wisdom and Strength. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13).

It is a mystery that the human mind cannot comprehend; however, God, the Holy Spirit, can be present everywhere at the same time. The Spirit of God strengthens our faith, always guiding and giving us the wisdom to perceive life through spiritual eyes.

“In the days of His earthly life, Jesus offered up both [specific] petitions and [urgent] supplications [for that which He needed] with fervent crying and tears to the One who was [always] able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverent submission toward God [His sinlessness and His unfailing determination to do the Father’s will].” (Hebrews 5:7, Amplified Bible).

In His earthly life, Jesus was a Prayer Warrior who used HIs faith to rely on God, the Father’s Guidance and Power! We must form the habit of consistently whispering prayers for Divine Wisdom, Guidance, and the Strength to overcome our internal desires and the external temptations we are guaranteed to encounter every day.

“Key Ways to Strengthen Faith: Faith is the very life of the soul!”

Study the Scriptures Daily:
- Treat God’s Words as Spiritual food and water.
- Meditate on the gift of Redemption and Christ’s Righteous Character.
- Let your mind dwell on sacred, eternal things rather than trivial matters.
Engage in Secret Prayer:
- Open the heart to God in solitude, free from outside distractions.
- Bring burdens and trials directly to the Lord to receive the spiritual strength for endurance.
- Consciously surrender your plans each morning and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your day.
Exercise Active Obedience:
- Understand that true faith produces fruit and works through love.
- Clear the heart of cherished sins or selfish desires that act as strongholds for doubt.
- Put faith into practice by cooperating with God in daily duties.

Take Time to Separate and Meditate on God’s Past Leading:

Remember that we have nothing to fear for the future unless we forget how the Lord has led us in the past.
Count your blessings and speak words of praise and thanksgiving rather than entertaining discouragement. Steps to Christ and The Desire of Ages

“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.” (Psalm 25:4, ESV). “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105, ESV).

Our faith is strengthened by praying, asking for, and depending on God’s Will and Perfect Plans. The choices we make either build and strengthen our faith or destroy our faith and relationship with Jesus Christ; Self-reliance [depending on our thoughts and strategies] always excludes Christ from our lives.

Exercising Faith invites the Holy Spirit to empower us to trust in the unseen Promises of God. “Faith is not only to look forward to things unseen; [faith] is to be confirmed by looking at past experience,” and at the many victories God has given to us in impossible situations.

“Faith enables us to reveal that Christ is abiding in the soul,” giving us the courage and strength to reflect the Light of Christ in a world overshadowed by spiritual darkness. Through faith, we demonstrate that loving, honoring, and following Jesus Christ makes a difference in one’s life.

Reflection: The time we intentionally spend worshiping God reveals the direction of our faith, trust, and focus; either we use our faith to implicitly focus on Christ, trusting Him with our lives, or we use our faith to focus on and trust our limited abilities.

Daily Faith Building Activities Will Result in Steadfast Strengthened Faith

Consecrate Yourself Daily to God: “…by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1, ESV).

Diligently Study the Holy Scriptures: Receive Power Through God’s Word

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” (Hebrews 4:12-13, NIV).

Prayer Keeps Us Connected to Jesus, The Source of All Strength

“Pray continually.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17, NIV). Every day, pray, “Lord, increase my faith.”

“Prayer is simply talking to God as a trusted friend who hears hidden thoughts and understands every burden. Prayer is a vital, personal connection with Jesus, our Loving Friend. Solitude in prayer protects the mind from outside noise and lays the soul bare before God for true spiritual growth.”

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes…” (Proverbs 3:5-7).

Invite God into your decision-making activities. Use your faith to trust and rely on God’s Divine Guidance in every aspect of your life. Never consider any decision insignificant; we cannot discern future outcomes. As followers of Christ, we should never suffer consequences because we failed to ask for Divine Guidance. Always wait on God to answer your prayer. Our Heavenly Father is never in a hurry. [Study Psalm 27:14].

King David’s Prayer of Faith: “Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me. When You said, ‘Seek My face,’ My heart said to You, ‘Your face, Lord, I will seek…. Teach me Your way, O Lord.'” (Psalm 27:7-8, 11).