In Step Eleven, through prayer and meditation, we seek to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us, and the power to carry it out. We achieve this through meditating on what we read in the Bible, seeking to understand why Jesus came to earth to do the will of His Father, and why He tells us to follow Him.
My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me. (John 10:27 ERV)
Thomas said, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. The only way to the Father is through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father too. But now you know the Father. You have seen him.” Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father. That is all we need.” Jesus answered, “Philip, I have been with you for a long time. So you should know me. Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father too. So why do you say, ‘Show us the Father’? (John 14:5-9 ERV)
When we understand why Jesus came to earth, we will know the heart of God for us. Jesus knew that each person would need help to fulfill the Father’s will for their life. At Jesus request, the Holy Spirit was sent to earth to be with us and in us. He is the Power who helps us persevere and accomplish the will of God for our lives.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Please fill me with the knowledge of Your will for my life, and also give me the Power to carry it out. Amen
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