Of his own will.

James 1:18, Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

“He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” “who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Thank you that you have called us; give us the boldness to respond to your promptings today!

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