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Delight in Your Weaknesses
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By · CommentsWe all face our weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties in life. For some, during these trials is when the “woe it’s me” sympathy card comes into play. But do you know that when you’re at your weakest point that’s when God can use you the most?
When you’ve reached your limit- when you’re at your wits end, that’s when God can boost you up to your greatest potential. It’s true, in your moment of desperation and vulnerability is when you’re open for God to do a supernatural work in and through you.
I heard that a shattered mirror reflects more light than an unbroken one. In the same way, when you’re broken, torn and at your wits end, that’s when God’s strength is made perfect in you. Just like the shattered mirror that’s when you’re shining your brightest. It’s in those shattered moments of life that you have more strength, endurance, abilities, drive and power than you’ll ever know.
‘Take pleasure in your difficulties. Delight in your weaknesses and hardships, because it’s when you’re at your weakest point that you’re ultimately at your strongest.
Generally, when we’ve done all we can and we don’t know what to do, we call for help. A policeman in pursuit of a criminal knows the importance of calling for backup. He’s smart enough to know that he doesn’t have the capabilities on his own to take down the criminal, so he calls for back up.
In the same way, when you’re in over your head, when you don’t have Read More→
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The Man with the Master Plan
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By · CommentsI once saw a sign that says, “man plans but God laughs.” Although there is no scripture that directly correlates this saying, I do believe God has a sense of humor.
Often times, we think we know the right way but God’s way is the better way. He has the master plan already laid out. He’s just waiting for us to submit to Him.
When things don’t go our way or we think we’re not hearing from God, we tend to take matters into our own hands. But Proverbs 3:5-6 says to “trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all of your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
‘My friend, God knows the end from the beginning. He knows what’s best for you. He has your best interests at heart. Jeremiah 1:5 says that before you were formed in the womb God knew you, before you were born God set you apart.
Know today that God has a plan for you. He’s got your destiny mapped out. When you try to take matters into your own hand, you’re only complicating the matter for yourself. When you try your own way, essentially, you’re just furthering yourself from your own destiny. You’re causing further Read More→
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Part of the Struggle
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By · CommentsThe hardest part about making great achievements is taking the first step. When you wake up in the morning, the hardest thing to do is set foot out of bed. Once you’re up and out of the bed, you’re halfway along the journey to starting your day.
In the same way, faith is all about taking the first step. Once you put your faith into action, God goes to work on your behalf in many ways.
.The hardest struggle is taking that first step. But if you’ll put in the effort and take one step, God will take two.
They say the hardest part about exercise is going to the gym. Once you’re there, you have everything at your disposal. You have access to all the equipment and access to the right people. But as long as you’re sitting at home on the couch, you’ll remain in the same place physically. You’ll be one step away from reaching your goal and your full potential.
I dare you to exercise your faith today. What are those lost dreams that you’ve failed to take that one step? What area of your life are you lacking in that one step is all that’s required?
If you’ll take a leap of faith, God will go to work behind the scenes and perform miraculous miracles! He’ll show you those hidden abilities, talents, and gifts which Read More→
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You Must Believe!
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By · CommentsAnything is possible if a person believes. – Mark 9:23
God’s Word is full of life giving declarations. Throughout His Word, He is constantly confirming who we are in Him. He affirms our potential, abilities, and our outcome. But God’s Word only has an effect if we believe.
If you’re going to come into your full potential in Christ, you have to believe that you’re more than a conquer. Believe that you’re well able. Know that you’re equipped to do the impossible.
You see, we all have mountains in life. We all encounter obstacles, conflicts and set backs. The only way to move mountains is to believe that you’ve been empowered by the almighty God to conquer them.
God’s Word says if you have faith, the size of a grain of mustard seed, you can move mountains. Notice it didn’t say big faith. It didn’t say experienced faith. No, it said a mustard seed faith.
God has given you the key to unlock mighty doors. But you have to put the keys to use. Doors don’t just open when you have possession of the key. No, you have to Read More→
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What’s Your Bigger Picture?
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By · CommentsAlong the journey, it’s easy become distracted and neglect the things that matter the most. Little by little, if we’re not careful, we’ll allow our priorities to get out of order.
Day in and day out, we get so many distractions. We discover new ideas and new concepts. We’re confronted with new issues, we take on bigger challenges and responsibilities. Over a course of time, we’ll ever so gradually take our focus off the big picture: the purpose, goals, and destiny that God has in store for us.
When obstacles come to distract us, our “big picture” shifts. We allow the obstacle to become the big picture instead of the focusing on the finish line.
.Keep first things first. Don’t allow your “big picture” to shift. Keep your priorities in order. Your time and attention should remain on the big picture.
The enemy wants to distract you from God’s plan for your life. His plan for you is the big picture. It’s the thing that drives and motivates you. The big picture is the center of it all, it’s what gives you hope.
When you get a bad break, don’t allow this let down to deter your focus. Keep your focus on the big picture that God has for you. If one door shuts, realize that it’s the almighty God working to draw you closer to His plan for your life.
When you keep the bigger picture in mind, everything else falls into place. Today, I’m asking you, what is your bigger picture? Are you allowing the Read More→
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That Wasn’t So Bad!
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By · CommentsOne of the greatest tricks of the enemy is to bring about fear, doubt and confusion. But the scripture says that God hasn’t given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.
Unfortunately, too many have lost hopes and dreams because of fear and doubt. With a wrong mindset, we can all lose the passions that we once had.
But you can change that mindset. Be bold- be courageous, take a step out on faith and combat those fearful thoughts.
Remember, the opposite of fear is faith. When you conquer your fears, you get the privilege of looking back and saying, “that wasn’t so bad.”
.Think about all past accomplishments, triumphs, and victories. One of the first things you thought after overcoming them was, ‘that wasn’t so bad.’ You get a sigh of relief after taking a plunge and conquering your fears.
One of the number one fears, is the fear of heights. If you’ve had a fear of heights, and finally get on a plane, you get the joy of a ‘that wasn’t so bad’ thought. If you’ve been told all your life that you don’t have the talents and you finally take a leap of faith and put your abilities to the test, you get the pleasure of a ‘that wasn’t so bad’ thought.
Maybe you want to run a triathlon, but you’re afraid you won’t see the end. If you’ll put your faith to use, you’ll come face to face with the finish line. You’ll then get Read More→
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It’s Easier Said than Done
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By · CommentsIn this season of Thanksgiving, you may be watching everyone around you show gratitude. You see all the smiles, the friendships and the laughter but on a personal level, you’re on your last string of hope.
Maybe you’ve had some hardships and it seems like nothing is letting up. You hear all these messages of hope, urging you to just think positive. They are messages full of inspiration, exclaiming you to just let it go and put it in God’s hands. But something deep down on the inside says, “that’s nice but it’s easier said than done.”
Maybe you’ve lost all hope. You’ve lost your fire, passion and zeal for the things you once had. You’re squinting your eyes, focusing, trying to see that silver lining in the clouds that you hear so much about.
.It’s true, everyday may not be filled with cheer. There will be some days when it seem a little cloudy. But here’s the thing, even when you hit rock bottom, the choice is yours of whether you go up or continue to go down. My friend, it may not seem like things can’t get worse but they can. In the same way, things can always get better too.
I dare you to stretch your faith and believe God can work miracles on your behalf. Dare to make a bold choice that no matter what happens, you won’t let the voice Read More→
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Maybe You Could be One of the Ones… (Compassion for a Good Cause)
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By · CommentsYou have the ability to bring about a positive change in every area of your life. You can be the catalyst that brings about total change in your environment.
From time to time, we find ourselves putting off certain responsibilities for the next person. But God is looking for us to step outside of the mold. As ambassadors for Christ, He wants us to take initiative. He wants us to step up to the call of duty.
Maybe there was an opportunity to go against the grain. When everyone else is too busy to help someone in need, maybe you could be one of the ones to take time out of your busy schedule and lend a helping hand.
Maybe you could be one of the ones to do what everyone else is not doing. Maybe you have a service to offer. The world might say, “It’s crazy to offer your service for free.” But, I dare you to be bold and courageous. Remember, it’s not about what someone else can do for you, it’s about what you can do for someone else.
.Who knows, someone out may be in desperate need of the service you have to offer, but they may not have the resources to acquire it. My friend, what better opportunity is there to show compassion than this? I believe that God is moved with compassion for us, when we’re moved with compassion for others.
I’m reminded of the story about the Good Samaritan. It tells of a Jewish man who was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho and was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him, and Read More→
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Attitude of Gratitude!
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By · CommentsEveryone has a reason to complain. But we all have an even greater reason to be grateful. No matter how bad we have it, or even how good we have it, everyone has something they want to change for the better.
Too often, when we don’t get our way, we tend to complain, gripe and get bitter. But the good news is you can change this mindset. God takes great pleasure when we show an attitude of gratitude, even in the bad times.
When you wake up in the morning, the enemy goes hard to work to try to get you to focus on the negative instead of the positive. He’ll cause you to dwell on everything that’s going wrong, and make you forget about what’s going right.
.Instead of bickering and complaining, make a decision to put on your attitude of gratitude. You see, we all have our morning routine. We wake up, wash our face, brush our teeth and put on our clothes before we even leave out the door. Well in the same way, make it a part of your morning routine to give thanks to God, even for the little things.
Be thankful for the breath in your body. Be thankful that you have full activity of your limbs. Show gratitude for a roof over your head and clothes on your back. Be thankful that you’re in full health and that you’re in your right mind.
As cliche as it sounds, it can always be worse. Someone wasn’t fortunate to see another day. There could be someone out there who is in poor health. Maybe Read More→
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It’s Yours for the Asking
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By · CommentsIt’s easy to forget about the power of prayer. Day in and day out, we hope for the best- we set high goals and expectations, but we forget the most powerful ingredient of all, prayer.
The scripture says in James 4:2b, “…you have not, because you ask not.” God wants you to have anything you want. But first you must ask in His name.
Maybe you’re overwhelmed with the cares of the day. Say a simple prayer and ask the Lord to bear the burden. You’ll be surprised, miracles can happen. Maybe you have deadlines to meet, ask in the name of the Lord. Maybe you want to start a business and you’re looking for direction. Ask in the Lord’s name, He’s mighty to perform it!
.Maybe you’ve lost hope, and everything around you seems to be doom and gloom. Pray in the name of Jesus, and look for great things to happen. You might think that God has forsaken you. But the reality is that He’s just looking for you to take a step towards Him.
Just like the Parable of the Prodigal Son, if you’ll take one step towards Christ, He’ll take two steps toward you. When you pray to the Most High God, that’s your one step. Once you take that step He goes to work on your behalf, and performs great and mighty things.
Don’t forget, Jesus says in John 14:14, “ask anything in my name, and I Read More→
