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More of Him, Less of Me: A Journey of Mercy, Holiness, and Renewal

I stand before you, a sinner saved by grace, humbled by the mercy of God that has carried me this far. Each day I seek His will, His purpose, and His clarity in my life, knowing that my strength is not enough. More of Him, less of me—this is the cry of my heart. I am desperate for the abiding presence of the Lord to fill every part of my life. I know this path requires sacrifice, ongoing sanctification, and a willingness to be changed from the inside out.

Please, I ask you to pray for me—a sinner in need of God’s transforming grace. May His Spirit renew me daily, that I might walk closer with Him, reflecting His holiness and living out His purpose with a heart fully devoted to Him.

Beloved, hear the call of the Lord to your heart today. His mercy is upon you, His holiness is before you, and His Spirit is within you, drawing you closer to Him. He is inviting you into a life where each step is taken in His grace and every breath is filled with His presence. God sees you—He knows your struggles, your hopes, and your fears, and He is offering you the opportunity to walk with Him, to be transformed by His love, and to find peace in His purpose for your life.

God’s mercy is not just for your past but for your present and your future. From Joseph in the pit to David in his failings, we see the Lord’s unending mercy reaching into the darkest places and bringing light. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end (Lamentations 3:22). He knows where you’ve been, and He stands ready to forgive, restore, and lift you up again. In every moment of weakness, His mercy is new. Will you receive it today?

But His mercy comes with a call to change, to live differently. God calls us to holiness, to be set apart for Him. He says, Be holy, for I am holy (1 Peter 1:16). This isn’t about being perfect in your strength but about choosing each day to let God shape your life. He wants to fill you with more of Him and less of you. It’s a daily choice—less of your own will, more of His; less of your own desires, more of His purpose. As you surrender to His will, you will see that His ways are so much higher, so much better, than anything you could imagine.

God doesn’t just leave you to figure this out on your own. His Holy Spirit is at work in you, renewing you day by day. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion (Philippians 1:6). With each new day, the Holy Spirit is shaping you, renewing your mind, and transforming your heart. That restless feeling you’ve had? That’s the Spirit calling you forward, inviting you to trust more, to step deeper into the life God has for you. Will you let Him in? Will you let Him change you from the inside out?

This journey with God requires consecration, a setting apart of your life for Him. God doesn’t ask for a part of you—He wants all of you. He’s asking you to lay your life at His feet, not out of duty, but out of love. Present your body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God (Romans 12:1). This means every day you choose to give Him your thoughts, your actions, your plans. It’s the greatest act of love you can offer, to say, “Lord, less of me, more of You.”

But beloved, it must be done with your whole heart. God doesn’t desire half-hearted devotion. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might (Deuteronomy 6:5). He’s calling you to lean in with all that you are—to trust Him fully, even when it’s hard. When you seek Him with your whole heart, you will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13). Every day, you get to choose to walk with Him, not in your own strength, but in His power.

This walk of faith is one of transformation, but it requires a willingness to change, to move forward, to let go of the old and embrace the new. God is with you, guiding your steps, renewing your mind, and filling your heart. Each day is an opportunity to say, “Less of me, Lord, and more of You.” With every surrender, with every act of faith, you are being made more like Him. You’re not just being led out of your past—you’re being led into His future for you, one filled with hope, purpose, and abundant life.

So today, as you hear His voice, choose to walk with Him. Surrender to His mercy, embrace His call to holiness, allow His Spirit to renew you, and consecrate yourself wholly to Him. Let your heart be fully His, knowing that in every step, He is making you more like Him.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, today I come before You with a heart ready to be transformed. I thank You for Your unending mercy, for forgiving me and calling me into a life of holiness. I surrender myself to You, knowing that I cannot walk this journey alone.

Lord, renew me by Your Holy Spirit. Change my heart, my mind, and my desires. Create in me a clean heart, O God (Psalm 51:10), and fill me with the desire to follow You with all that I am. I choose today to walk in Your ways, trusting that You are leading me into a future filled with Your presence and purpose.

Lord, let there be less of me and more of You. As I offer myself to You, make me a vessel of Your love and holiness. Help me to walk each day with my whole heart devoted to You, confident that You are completing the work You began in me. I trust You with my life, knowing that Your plans for me are good.

In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray. Amen.

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Wilderness

Revived and Restored: Trusting God in the Wilderness

Beloved in Christ, I want to begin by sharing a part of my own journey with you, as I believe it speaks to the hearts of many. For over 20 years, I went through a season where God’s voice seemed distant, like a faint whisper I could barely make out. I was in a place of spiritual dryness, and though I cried out for restoration, I felt as if He had drawn back. Yet, even in the silence, I knew that God had not forsaken me. Like the psalmist in Psalm 51:12, I would pray, “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit,” longing for His touch.

Then, in His perfect timing, God brought me through that season. When I emerged, everything wasn’t just better—it was transformed. The voice of the Lord that had once seemed distant now felt so close, as though He was standing right next to me, guiding my every step. Psalm 85:6 says, “Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”—and indeed, He revived my soul. However, I stand before you today knowing that there are still major areas in my life where I need Him to work. I share this testimony because I know many of you may be in that same place of waiting, of wondering when God will move in your life.

The Scriptures are filled with examples of God’s faithfulness to restore, to revive, and to teach us in our seasons of trial. He does not allow us to go through these periods without purpose. In Isaiah 32:15, we are reminded that the wilderness becomes a fruitful field after the Spirit is poured out from on high. If you find yourself in a wilderness season, be encouraged: God is at work in your heart. He is preparing to pour out His Spirit in ways that will bring life and abundance where there has been barrenness.

But these seasons are not just about endurance—they are opportunities for learning, repentance, and renewal. In Habakkuk 3:2, the prophet cries, “O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years! In the midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy.” God, in His mercy, often allows us to walk through challenging times so that we might be awakened to areas in our lives that need repentance and refinement. What is He trying to teach you right now? What sins or burdens need to be laid at His feet? It’s not simply about getting through the season but growing through it.

Psalm 119:116 says, “Uphold me according to Your promise, that I may live, and let me not be ashamed of my hope.” God promises to uphold us, even when we feel weak or overwhelmed by our circumstances. He carries us like a father carries his child (Deuteronomy 1:31), and He bears us up on eagle’s wings (Exodus 19:4). Yet, in His strength, He also calls us to learn from Him. He doesn’t just want to pull us out of difficult seasons; He wants to transform us through them. Like gold refined in the fire, He uses these trials to purify us and make us more like Him.

As you seek the Lord, ask Him to reveal what He is teaching you in this season. The psalmist says in Psalm 51:13, “Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You.” Once we are restored, God often calls us to reach out and bring others to His truth. But first, we must allow Him to do the deep work of repentance and transformation in our own hearts.

Beloved, trust that God is near, even in the silence. He has promised never to leave you or forsake you (Isaiah 41:10), and His purpose in your life is to bring you closer to Him. Psalm 145:14 says, “The Lord upholds all who fall and raises up all who are bowed down.” If you have stumbled, if you feel weighed down by sin or weariness, know that He is ready to lift you up. Psalm 55:22 encourages us to “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” This is not just a promise for someone else—it’s for you.

But we must be willing to repent, to humble ourselves, and to seek His will. As Hosea 6:1-2 reminds us, “Come, let us return to the Lord, for He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bandage us. He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, that we may live before Him.” God’s purpose is always to heal and restore, but He waits for us to return to Him with open hearts and willing spirits.

In this season, do not be discouraged. Instead, seek the lessons He is teaching you. Trust in His timing and His faithfulness. He will revive you, and when He does, you will come out of this time stronger, more refined, and more filled with His Spirit. Let us humble ourselves, seek His face, repent where needed, and trust that He is making all things new.

God is near. Let Him complete the work He has begun in you. Trust Him, learn from Him, and move forward in His grace.

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