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He’s the Supplier of Your Every Need!
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We serve a God who knows our every need. Your desires may be outside of the will of God. Your wants may limit God’s plan for your life. But in the end, God’s will for your life will prevail.
Too often, we get focused on our wants and desires. But God is in control. He sees the big picture. He knows how to align everything to fit our ultimate need. And He sets everything accordingly.
Philippians 4:19 says “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Notice it doesn’t say that God shall supply your wants. It doesn’t say that He’ll meet your desires. No, it says that He will supply all your needs.
Your needs are above your desires. You may desire a huge mansion on a hill. But to a homeless person, a simple warm dwelling is enough to suffice. You may Read More→
Master Fix-It (He Always Fixes It)
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The God we serve isn’t just Mr. fix-it, He’s Master Fix-it. Whatever you need, the Lord can fix. There’s nothing too hard for God.
He’s more than just equipped. He’s an Ephesians 3:20 God. He’s able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all we could ask or think.
I think about how our natural father is the one we run to when something needs to be fixed. I can remember being a young child and if my favorite toy broke, I’d carry it to my father and he would fix it. If something broke around the house, I may have tried to fix it on my own. I put all my hard energy into trying to fix it. But somehow dad was always able to fix it.
I can even remember how when I got my first car and the first time it broke down, I was discouraged. I felt helpless. I felt like I was in over my head. But dad Read More→
ShareUtilize the Gifts on the Inside!
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God has given you everything you need to do anything you set your mind to do. The seeds of greatness are on the inside. The talents, gifts and abilities are lying there waiting to be used. All you have to do is fan the flame. Stir up the gifts that God has placed inside of you!
Every time you say “I Can’t” or “I don’t have the talents or abilities”, you’re shortchanging yourself. You’re limiting God. You are wasting those precious treasures that the Lord has placed there on the inside.
When you let those gifts go to waste, it’s like having a million dollars in the bank and only using a small percentage of it.
You’ll be surprised at the strength, the talents, the courage and Read More→
ShareRelight the Fire!
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Our passion, zest and zeal is what drives us. It’s the fire that we have on the inside that catapults us into our God-given destiny.
When God placed seeds of greatness on the inside, He instilled this passion. He instilled the fire and the motivation for you to go on and achieve great and mighty things.
Somewhere along the line, many have lost their passion. They’ve lost the drive to do what they once loved. They’ve given up on all their dreams.
But let me encourage you today, don’t lose that fire. Don’t lose the zest and the zeal that God has placed inside you. Go back to your first love.
Maybe you were born to be an artist. And somewhere along the line, you’ve lost the desire, the passion- the motivation. Reflect on what you once loved about art. You see, there was something there deep down inside that once caused you to Read More→
ShareLet it Bounce Off
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It’s easy to get down in the dumps when you get a bad break. If you get a false report from a critic or a naysayer, don’t let it take root. Don’t let it sink in. No, you’re going to have to let it bounce off.
In life, we’ll face all kinds of ups and downs. But the best thing you can do is go forward regardless. Don’t focus on the bad apples in life. If an enemy sends negativity your way, let it bounce off.
If a hater is under the influence of “haterade” and is sending hate your way, let it bounce off. Stand bold and tall. Tell your haters, “don’t hate, congratulate”
If fear, doubt and uncertainty come knocking at the door, tell them go away. Don’t fall prey to their tactics, let them bounce off.
You see, God has given you everything you need to bounce back from set backs and disappointments. Your story ends in victory.
Don’t focus on the bad seeds of life, instead let the good ones take root. You can bounce back from a bad day. You can bounce back from a closed door, failed Read More→
ShareWhen Life Gives You Rocky Roads…
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Not every pathway in life is going to be a smooth one. Sometimes you’re going to face some crooked places.
In the roadways of life you’re going to face a few potholes, speed bumps, detours and uneven lanes. But if you’ll press through the setbacks, challenges and obstacles, you’ll come into the victory that God has for you!
Life is full of rocky roads. You may come into some valleys and rough places along the way. You may stumble along some road work and constructions sites. But don’t throw in the towel. It’s easy to get impatient, disappointed and lose hope when things don’t go your way. But we serve a God who makes the rough places plain. He makes the crooked places straight.
There is no road too rocky that our God can’t smooth it out. You may be tempted to lose joy and get doubtful. But don’t lose faith, your setbacks are only meant Read More→
ShareIn Your appointed Time
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“Let us not become wary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
God’s Word declares that there is a time for everything under the sun. Ecclesiastes chapter 3 gives a few illustrations of such things.
Just to name a few, there’s a time to plant and a time to uproot. A time to mourn and a time to dance. A time to keep and a time to throw away.
In the same way, there is a time for everything in your life. God has already designed and predestined your life. And there is an appointed time for every season in your life.
What I like about today’s verse is that it reminds us that in the appointed time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Notice, it doesn’t say maybe we’ll reap a harvest… it doesn’t say in our own time we’ll reap a harvest. No, it says at an appointed time we’ll reap a harvest.
This appointed time, is God’s time. He sees the end from the beginning. He Read More→
ShareYour Story Ends in Victory!
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When God is on your side, no one or nothing can ever come against you. As long as you’re on the winning side, you will triumph over all your obstacles.
It’s easy to get soured on life. It’s easy to think that God has forgotten about you. In the midst of storms and difficulties, most have a tendency to shift the focus on the “right now” and forget the end result. But you have to know that your story ends in victory.
Make no mistake, you will have some losses. Everyday won’t be sunshine. You’re going to have some defeats. You may get knocked down, but you won’t get knocked out. You may even lose the battle, but you won’t lose the war. Your final chapter concludes that your story ends in victory.
If you’ll flip to the back of the Bible, you’ll discover that God’s Word promises Read More→
ShareHow to Deal with Defeat
Posted by: | CommentsWe all face our set backs, rejections, and disappointments. When we face defeat, we’re tempted to crumble, throw in the towel and give up.
But let me encourage you today, your greatest victory comes when you press through the rejection. Your greatest success doesn’t come through luck. It doesn’t come by chance. It comes by persevering despite the countless defeats you face.
Our God has given you all the talents, gifts and abilities to press forward to do great things. Now, all you have to do is stretch yourself. Defy all the odds. Reach forward into your God-given destiny. I think of many examples of people who went on to achieve great success, despite the number of times they were told “no.”
I’ve completed this week’s inspirational video. In the video, I talk about these great historical figures and how they were all told “no.” However, they pressed on regardless of the defeat they faced. Please see the video below. (If you can’t see the video via email, please click the link below and it will take you directly to the blog post page where you can view the video.)
ShareJesus the Same Yesterday, Today and Forevermore!
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“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forevermore.” – Hebrews 13:8
Have you ever experienced a here today, gone tomorrow type of relationship? Maybe you’ve encountered some failed promises and misunderstandings along the way. Well, the good thing about our God is He’s forever the same. His love towards us never changes.
People may come and go. They may disappoint you, hurt you, upset you, or turn their backs on you. But the good news is, Jesus is unchangeable. His love is unending. Unlike man, He doesn’t compromise His character based on circumstances. He’s not fickle. No He is a steadfast God.
His Word says that His love never fails. God’s love is not based on circumstances. It’s not based on your past or what you can do for him. No, His love is unconditional and it’s forever the same.
The scripture says Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forevermore. The God we serve was the same when He created the universe. He was the Read More→
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