Are you willing to put in the effort?

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Today, co-writer Paul Marc Goulet wrote the message of “A Miracle Every Day”. I pray his message and audio will bless you today.

Should life, progress, happiness and blessings be free gifts to all of us, or will they require hard work?

Every morning, I wake up quite early and grab a cup of coffee, a piece of toast and my Bible. I read for a few moments, listen to music and tune my thoughts towards God. It’s not easy at times, but I’ve found a habit that works for me. 

What works for you? How do you grow in your faith and hear from God?

I’ve never had the luxury of seeing angels or hearing the audible voice of God. I believe most Christians are like me: 

  1. We’re all seeking God, but it takes work, discipline and tons of faith.
  2. We’re all trying to hear God for direction, help and wisdom. 
  3. We’re all trying to be obedient to this invisible God who may seem silent to us.

In my Bible this morning, I discovered this verse I had read a hundred times before: “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness…” (2 Peter 1:5-6, NIV)

The first few words rocked me: “make every effort to add...” 

I came to the conclusion that living the Christian life requires hard work, discipline and effort. The abundant life is not given to some and withheld from others. It’s not a question of luck or good fortune.

True happiness is found in purpose, trials, sacrifice, the Holy Spirit and effort. Maybe this is why the Apostle Paul admonishes us to Put on the full armor of God… (Ephesians 6:11, NIV)

I’m praying that God helps you fight the good fight and that you develop a strong spiritual work ethic. I’m praying the Holy Spirit fills you with divine power so you make every effort.

Miracles aren’t a matter of superstition; they often require a lot of hard work.

You’re a miracle.

Paul Marc Goulet

Thank you, Paul Marc, for sharing this today!

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14 Comments

  1. Bridget on 06/06/2020 at 11:26 AM

    Thank you for this message. It will go a long way to a friend who is lost and trying to find her bearing. Pls can you send me scriptures that can help me preach and counsel this little friend of mine. Yesterday I gave her Ephesians 1and 2 to read to know Gods promises for her. I still want to encourage her more with more scriptures. I am waiting patiently to receive your response. Thanks once again as you touch lives with your messages.

    • Hortensia Guillen on 07/06/2020 at 8:23 AM

      Thank you Paul Marc for your message
      Very inspirational God bless you and yours✨.
      Lord Jesus I give you Thanks for being in my life the day I accepted you as my Lord and
      My Savior and since than it have been a
      Constant reminder of who You Are to me
      (Everything)Also trying to put my self into prospective Ways with you And reading AMED and my daily Readings
      Scripture to share with my family texting
      In group. Praying to fill me with your Holy Spirit to grow more in you✨ Love♥️You Jesus.

  2. Elsa on 06/06/2020 at 11:41 AM

    Thank you ao much foe the song
    We are bleed the same it is so beautiful and yes we arenone family.Thanks for the word every day it doea give me hope and I beliwve God is working on each and every ones problems and He will bless every one in the world.

    God is Good Always

    • Serpi Elisaveta on 06/06/2020 at 1:25 PM

      Multumesc Lui Dumnezeu pentru frați și surori,multumesc pentru explicatia de la 2 Petru 1:5-6. Ma rog Domnului sa i slujesc in fiecare zi si sa ma îmbrace cu putere! Amin!

    • Karen Briones on 07/06/2020 at 1:08 AM

      Thank so much this message! God Bless!

    • Maureen on 07/06/2020 at 2:34 AM

      Thank you for the encouraging words, because to be a christian is truly hard work. I have been praying to God for deliverance from a very hard situation and have people praying snd agreeing with me for the past 13 1/2 years and things seem to be worse, but I am trusting snd believing that It’s coming and maybe sooner than I think.

      Blessings to you, your team and family and kerp up God’s good work.

  3. Riki Kotzé on 06/06/2020 at 2:03 PM

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
    I really and truly appreciate every word of encouragement from you!!

    May or Lord bless you and your ministry abundantly and far above you can ever think or dream about!

    Lots of love
    Riki

  4. Laura Picard on 06/06/2020 at 2:38 PM

    Thank you Paul Marc Goulet,
    You are a wise refreshing addition to a miracle everyday. I completely agree with today’s message. It saddens me that I can’t share it because most of the people around me deny God’s existence at this moment in time. Something I could never do. You are a miracle as well

  5. Sabine Lérus on 06/06/2020 at 6:11 PM

    Merci Paul Marc for this message today and everyday, I live in Denver, CO et je suis Franco-Américaine, née å Paris de parents Antillais.

    1 Pierre 4 v 8
    2 Pierre 1 v 5 å 6
    EPHESIENS 6 v 10 å 18
    PRAY

    Que Dieu vous bénisse richement

    Sabine

  6. Jennifer Thames on 06/06/2020 at 6:35 PM

    Thank you for taking the time out to help lead us into God’s Word and his world.

  7. Olabisi on 07/06/2020 at 9:53 PM

    Thanks for this blessing in divine word

  8. Stacey Derck on 03/09/2022 at 11:53 AM

    Welcome back Paul Marc, it was good hearing your voice and upbeat message!

    • Georgeann Benson on 03/09/2022 at 1:11 PM

      Yes welcome back Paul Marc. It was so wonderful hearing your voice again. I have missed hearing your devotionals. I hope you’re back to stay for a while.????

  9. Katie+Pena. on 03/09/2022 at 1:36 PM

    Thank you Pastor Paul Mark for your message for today. I will continue to seek after the word of the Lord with all of my heart for in him Christ Jesus we live and move and have our being. Thank you Jesus Amen Welcome back Pastor.

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