Gracious Heavenly Father - #2Sample

### Gracious Heavenly Father, You are calling us to move forward, to step out and take hold of all that You have promised us, in and through Christ Jesus, Your son. Joy. Hope. Peace. Love. Strength. Comfort. Forgiveness. Mercy. Grace. Salvation. All of these are ours for the taking, ours for the enjoying, ours for the living, ours for all eternity, if - - - we are willing, in faith, to step out into them, to possess what You have placed before us, to receive what You have already given. Lord, may we not be like the ten spies who ventured into the promised land only to turn around in fear and trembling. May we not be like these ten, and talk ourselves out of all that You are calling us to. May we instead, Father God, be like Joshua and Caleb. Instead of looking at our giants, may we look at You. Instead of worrying about defeat, may we be warriors unto victory. Instead of turning back, may we courageously step forward. May we not focus on all that would keep us from living in the land of Your blessings, the place of Your promise. May we, instead, focus on You, and with great excitement, hopeful anticipation, unwavering faith, take hold of all that You have so graciously placed before us. In Jesus' precious name we pray. Amen~