Things Are About To Turn Around!

Everyone goes through seasons of difficulty or times when it seems impossible for things to turn around. But during these challenging times, know that you’re not alone. God is still in control. He loves you and He has a plan to drive out the darkness!

The bible says, “When darkness overtakes the godly, light will come bursting in.” Notice this verse doesn’t say, “The light will come trickling in.” No, it says that the light will come BURSTING in! That means suddenly, you’ll be healed. Suddenly, you’ll be promoted. Suddenly, things will begin to turn around.

If you’ve been going through a difficult time, I want you to know today that it’s time to get ready for the goodness of God in a new way. Know that His light is about to come bursting in! Get ready for breakthroughs. Get ready for promotion. Get ready for restoration. You may have had that problem for a long, long time… but today could be the day that it start to turn around.

I heard Joyce Meyer say one time that God has two speeds: slowly & suddenly. It’s in those moments we think we’re doomed and things will never change that God is working behind the scenes and it seems to be going very slowly. But that’s when He’s doing the most work, putting in place the right people and circumstances for your best results. Then a month, a year, maybe year(S) later, there’s the “suddenly.”

Friend, I’m here to tell you that a “suddenly” is coming your way. God wants His glory to be seen all over you. You’re His prized possession and He wants you to stand out in the crowd. He wants you to be so blessed that everyone around you can see His goodness on you! So keep believing, keep hoping and keep declaring His promises because His light is about to come bursting in!

When God Opens The Floodgates of Heaven

Nothing can stop the force of mighty rushing water. Three or four feet of water can pick up a car that weighs thousands of pounds and move it all around. You’ve probably seen news reports where whole houses were swept away during a huge flood or cities in a tidal wave.

In the same way, you may have obstacles that look insurmountable; dreams that look unattainable, but let me encourage you that when God releases a flood of His power, nothing will be able to stop you! No matter the physical, financial, or relational problem you may be experiencing right now, when God opens up the floodgates they’ll be no match for you!

I know you may be thinking how you don’t have the connections or resources you need, but when God releases a flood of favor, people will come out of the woodwork to help you out. Good breaks, opportunity, the right people will search you out.

Just like in 1^st Kings, when Elijah told his servant to keep checking for rain when there had been a draught in the land for 3 ½ years, you need to keep your faith. The bible says, the 7^th time his servant went to check that he did indeed see rain clouds. Then the floodgates of heaven were opened and there was a great rain. You need to stay faithful and get ready – not for a trickle, not a stream, but a FLOOD of God’s favor, a tidal wave of God’s goodness and increase is coming your way!

Flood of Favor

In First Chronicles, David was facing an impossible situation. He and his men were up against a huge army of Philistines. (This was a different time than when he faced Goliath) His army of men was greatly outnumbered. In the natural, they didn’t have a chance. But God gave David the promise that He would go with them, and that they would defeat this army.

David went out and did just that. God gave them the victory. David was so overwhelmed with God’s goodness that he tried to describe it. He said, “God has broken through to my enemies like the breaking forth of water.” One translation says, “Like a raging flood.” Notice, David likened God’s power to a flood. He was saying, “When God shows up, it’s going to be like a flood of favor, a flood of strength, a flood of good breaks.”

Today, remember that what God did for David, He will do for you. The bible says He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Your part is to keep believing, keep trusting, keep obeying and keep thanking Him. Trust that He is directing your steps and will overwhelm you with favor. It’s not far off in the distance – God made this promise and you are closer than you think to seeing that promise come true!

Flood Conditions

Sometimes on the news the weather person will announce that we’re under a Flash Flood Warning. That means conditions are ripe for possible flooding. Water could get out of its normal boundaries. It could overflow and increase in such a way that drainage and bayous are overwhelmed.

Just like that weather person, I’m here to announce to you that you’re under a Flash Flood Warning. Conditions are just right. You’ve honored God. You’ve been faithful. You’ve passed the test. Now God is saying, “There’s about to be a flood, but not with water. You’re going to see a flood of My goodness, a flood of opportunity, a flood of healing, a flood of good breaks to where you are overwhelmed with God’s favor. It’s beyond your expectations. It puts you into overflow.”

Just like when God flooded the earth because of how toxic it had become, and began again through Noah, He’s washing away the toxic things and people from your life so you can begin again. Don’t resist it, friend. Embrace it! Today, you need to start getting ready. Get your expectancy up. Be on the lookout for His goodness because a flood of favor is coming your way!

God Doesn’t Expect You To Be Perfect

Sometimes as Christians we get even more weighted down by our failures and comparing ourselves to others than non-believers. I think that’s because we can’t be perfect but we feel pressure from the world to be perfect. Understand this though, whether you can only jump a few feet and the person next to you can jump many yards – neither one of you are going to clear the grand canyon without help.

God doesn’t expect you to be perfect, He expects you to be obedient and faithful. Know that whether you’ve sinned and fallen short of God’s glory a little or a lot it’s like when a power line gets broken – whether it’s cut once or 50 times, it’s still broken and needs help being restored.

Today, quit letting your thoughts of defeat and wrong comparisons get the best of you. That’s why Jesus came, that we could have a relationship with the One who Created us. Turn to Him, lean on Him, and know that He is always with you – even when you don’t feel it or see the evidence of it.

Faith calls us to rest on His promises and believe that He will honor them. So keep believing and seeking Him because God wouldn’t have allowed something in your life without the full intention of using it to somehow make you better.

Acceptance

God loves you and has accepted you, no matter what your nationality is. It doesn’t matter how much money you have or don’t have. It’s not based on your work title or the size of your house or whether you drive a fancy car or not. God wants you free from everything that would hold you back in this life. 

Your heavenly Father wants to pour out His abundant blessing on all who honor Him and deliver you from placing your value in material things rather than His favor on your life. It says in Galatians that in Christ, there is no Jew or Greek or even male or female. That means God’s not judging you based on physical conditions; He’s looking at your heart.

Don’t let the enemy lie to you and tell you that God is blessing everyone else but you. The bible also says, “...God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” He doesn’t judge like people do, including you – and you know you can judge hardest of all on yourself.

Thank Him for His acceptance, love and approval today. Choose to do what is right and honor Him with your attitude, words and actions. Receive His favor and blessing so you can rise up to the full potential He’s placed in you and experience all of the accomplishments He’s lined up for you.

After Jesus Was Born…

After Jesus was born the bible tells us that wise men came from the east to bow before Him and worship Him. They went to great lengths just to get a glimpse of the child and traveled a long distance for many months, following the star. And when they saw Him, they were so overwhelmed. The scripture says they fell on their faces to honor and worship Him.

The reverential fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. That means that we should have a humble honor and respect for Him — just like the wise men did. We are wise when we set everything else in life aside in order to seek Him. We are wise when we worship Him and give Him all that we are. We are wise when we take time to honor Him.

The bible says that God is a rewarder of the people who diligently seek after Him. So today, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and all that His free gift of sacrifice gave us, remember to honor Him, put Him first in your heart, mind, thoughts and actions. As you continue to give Him that respect in all you do, you’ll increase in wisdom and discernment, and you’ll move forward into the fullness of blessing He has in store for you. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours <3

How To Achieve Greater Blessings

The main thing Jesus did everywhere He went and no matter what His own circumstances were, was be good to people. Think about that for a moment. We all have an assignment. You could say that we all have a ministry. It may not be up in front of people. It may not be overseas as a missionary. But each and every one of our ministries, no matter how big or small should start with being good to people.

When goodness flows out of our hearts, it catches people’s attention. It causes them to want to know more about what we have. We can SAY we care all day long, but people only believe that which we DO. If I really care as I say I do, I’ll be good to you. God said to Abraham, “I will bless you and you will be a blessing.” One key to being blessed is: are you willing to be a blessing?

When a friend or relative succeeds, how do you respond? Some people wonder, “Why not me?” Haters say, “It won’t last long.” But you have to remember, the way you respond to other’s success will determine the level of YOUR OWN success.

Whether you respond in a negative or positive way, you’re sowing seeds for your future. God wants you to be successful. His directions are for your good. He doesn’t want jealousy or greed to enter your life because He knows it will rob you of His best for you.

Today, make it a point to encourage others and celebrate with them in their success, no matter how big or small. This is the motivation behind why I write what I write, post what I post and speak what I speak – because I genuinely love to see people reach their full potential. Strive to always sow seeds of blessing for others and you’ll keep the door open for greater blessings in your own life!

Pass The Small Tests

Many people expect the voice of God to boom like a loudspeaker but scripture tells us that He speaks in a still, small voice. To us, it seems like an impression inside. We think, “I know I shouldn’t gossip. I know I should take steps to quit my bad habits. I know I should take better care of myself.” The “I knows” are God talking to you. Don’t ignore it; learn to be quick to obey.

The bible says, “If anyone knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” A lot of the time we know what we should do but we make excuses to justify not doing it. But, we have to understand God doesn’t prompt us to do it for His sake. He asks us to do it for our own sake; to make us better and develop the best in us.

I’ve learned through much of my own trial and error that before God will release big blessings for you, He will give you small tests. Too often we dismiss it and think, “Oh, that’s no big deal.” But if you don’t pass these small tests it will keep you from the big things God has lined up for you.

Today, don’t put off the little things that you know you should be doing any longer. Take a step of faith and obey Him. As you’re faithful in the little things and pass the small tests, He will be faithful to lead you into the greater things and bigger blessings.

It’s Never Too Late To START

What could be worse than to come to the end of life filled with regrets? “If only I had pursued that dream. If only I had been more disciplined. If only I had taken that step of faith. If only I had forgiven.” Don’t let that be you. You may have put things off a lot longer than you should have but the good news is that it’s never too late to START. You can still become everything God has created you to be.

Today, make the decision to stop holding onto your excuses. If you keep making excuses, you’ll never be truly ready to start. Don’t wait for a more “convenient time” or New Year’s Day or when the kids go back to school from break or when things slow down at the office. It says in Ecclesiastes, “If we wait for all the conditions to be just right, we’ll never move off of dead center.”

Ask God to renew your mind and He will. Commit to strengthening your resolve and He will help you. Take the step to embrace every God-given opportunity; make the decision to just START! Be a n-o-w person. Your destiny is calling out, and it’s never too late to be all that God has created you to be.

God’s Not Finished With You!

So many people aren’t really living to the full, the way God intends. Maybe they went through a disappointment or experienced a failure. Maybe someone hurt them and now they’ve lost their joy and settled where they are.

Listen friend, God has another victory in store for you! You wouldn’t be breathing unless God had something amazing in your future. It’s time to get your passion back and be determined to really live out all of your God-given days!

The bible says that God wants to bring you to a flourishing finish, not a fizzled-out finish. Don’t let disappointment or self-pity hold you back. God has promised that what was meant for your harm He will turn around and use for your good.

Get this down in your spirit today – not only will your Creator bring you out, but He’s going to bring you out better off than you were before. Receive it by faith right now and press forward into the abundant, fulfilled life He has in store for you!

Is Anything Too Hard For God?

In Genesis, God promised Sarah that she was going to have a child. At first she didn’t believe it. She thought she was too old. She thought her time had passed. But do you know what God said to her? He simply asked, “Sarah, is there anything too hard for the Lord?” I believe God is saying the same thing to us today. “Is there anything too hard for Me?”

Do you think your dreams are too big for God to bring to pass? Do you think your debt is too much for God to deliver you out of? Do you think you have to just live with sickness/disability the rest of your life? Do you feel so under attack that that God can’t protect you?

Get a new vision today! There is nothing too hard for God! Your loving, faithful, heavenly Father is saying today, “I am all-powerful and I can turn any situation around!” It doesn’t matter what things look like in the natural nor how long it’s been that way – we serve a supernatural God and don’t you forget it!

The next time you think, “God’s promises are just too good to be true,” that’s a lie from the enemy! God wants to bless you beyond your wildest dreams! Take the limits off of Him and choose to believe His promises are for you, too. He loves you more than any human can fathom or explain. Choose to trust Him at His word – that He has wonderful things in store for you!

Barriers In Prayer

Many times, people wonder why their prayers aren’t answered. They feel distant from God but can’t explain why. They love God and try to do “all the right things” but deep inside they feel like something isn’t right.

Scripture tells us there are many things that can hinder our prayers. One of them is unforgiveness, “And whenever you’re praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive them, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”  

God knows that holding onto unforgiveness is destructive, because it puts up a wall between us and God. But when we choose to forgive, the wall comes down. Forgiveness is setting the prisoner free and realizing the prisoner was you.

When you go before God in prayer, ask Him to search your heart and mind. See if there is any unforgiveness that may be blocking your prayers and affecting your relationship with Him. The other person may have been wrong, they may have hurt you deeply, but there‘s nothing worth losing closeness with your heavenly Father.

Understand that forgiveness doesn’t excuse the other person – it just means you are trusting God with it. Today, when you pray, choose forgiveness so that you don’t let anything stand in the way of the good things God has in store for your future!

What Did He SAY?

David said, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” He praised God for making him in an amazing way and declared that what God had done was wonderful. David called himself a masterpiece. David said he would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living! Is that how you started your day?

Many people think they are being humble by using their words to put themselves down. They say, “Oh, I’m not that talented. I’m not built for this. I wasn’t made for that. I’m not as attractive as her. I’m not as smart as him” But really, we should be bold like David and say, “I’m amazing. I’m a masterpiece. God made me and He doesn’t make junk! I am equipped, I am empowered!”

Today, make the decision to stop putting yourself down; stop focusing on your flaws and comparing yourself to others. Stop using your words to declare defeat over your life. Your Creator says “you are a masterpiece!” It’s time to get in agreement with God and realize how much He loves you. It’s time to realize how special you are. Make the shift by changing your words and start saying what David said!

We Also Believe And Therefore We SPEAK

I heard Joel Osteen tell of a man he knew who was believing to pay his house off. It was a standard 30-year mortgage and he had 23 years left. There didn’t seem to be any way he could do it. But he was bold enough to start speaking over his life the promises of his heavenly Father; Jehovah Jireh; the Lord our Provider. He chose to declare that God was his source, not his job. He chose to replace defeated thoughts with thoughts of victory, knowing that even though things can SEEM impossible, our God can DO the impossible.

Joel went on to share that several years ago the man received an inheritance from a family member that he had never met before. He didn’t even know they were related. This enabled the man to not only pay his house off but he paid a friend's house off as well. What was that? Explosive blessings!

Friend, when you believe God, you position yourself for a miracle. When you seek and obey Him you set yourself under the open windows of heaven. The bible says, “It is written: ‘I believed; therefore I have spoken.’ With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore SPEAK.” Something amazing happens when you declare His promises out loud – you activate the favor and power of the Creator of the universe on your behalf!

Don’t just hope for but be sure to DECLARE these promises over your life. Don’t let the enemy or the haters around you have the last word. Talk back to your opposition! Be persistent and diligent in this and you will see the victory and blessing God has in store for you!

SPEAK To Your Mountains

We’ve all had seasons when the challenges of life feel overwhelming. During those times it’s easy to be tempted to talk about how bad things are. Maybe you received a bad medical report or maybe you’re facing a financial obstacle. But the more you talk about something, the bigger it becomes in your mind.

Instead, you’ve got to dig your heels in and say, “No, I am not going to give life to that defeat. I am not going to speak sickness over myself. I’m not going to speak lack. I’m not going to speak fear. I’m choosing to believe God’s report which says I am blessed. I am favored. I am prosperous. I am healthy. I am whole. I’m a victor, not a victim!”

The bible says, “And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done.”

Remember, even if you don’t see how things could ever work out – God does. You’ve got to speak to those mountains in your life! Declare favor over those situations. Instead of talking to God about how big your problems are, talk to your problems about how big your God is! As you speak to your mountains they will be moved and you will step up into the fullness of peace, health and prosperity that God has prepared for you!

Harvest Of Blessing

Are you praying for something that’s taking longer than you thought or expected? No matter how long you may have been standing on God’s promises, don’t give up! Your season IS coming. The bible says, “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up”

Choose to be around people who are going to encourage you and fill your heart and mind with God’s faithfulness. Let positivity and thankfulness be the only things coming out of your mouth and dwelling in your mind. Press on in faith and keep an attitude of victory. Be encouraged today because God is faithful and His promises are true.

Ask God daily to refresh and renew you. To fill you with peace; fill you with strength. Ask for His help to make wise choices and stand firm until you see His promises manifest.  Don’t get tired of doing what is right because your harvest of blessing is on the way!

He Is Working – Right Now!

God placed on my heart strongly today that you need to be reminded of this so – right now, God is working behind the scenes in your life! No matter what you may be facing, no matter what trial you may be going through, God has a plan to turn things around in your favor.

RIGHT NOW, He is working out a plan for your good. RIGHT NOW, He is orchestrating the right people to come across your path. RIGHT NOW, He is arranging the right opportunities to open up to you.

You may not see it in the natural, but look with your eyes of faith today. The bible says, “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” So keep standing. Keep believing. Keep hoping. Keep following His Word. Focus on His goodness in your life, knowing that He rewards the people who seek after Him.

As you meditate on the faithfulness of God and show your love for Him by following His direction, you will see His great plan come to pass. You’ll experience His peace and joy and embrace the restoration and victory He has prepared for you!

Why Do I Hurt If God Really Cares?

The bible tells us that it is the thief — the enemy — who kills, steals and destroys. God’s plan is to bring you life. We have to remember, the enemy uses circumstances to get our eyes off of God. He tries to steal our peace and keep us focused on this earthly realm. But when we lift up our eyes to our Creator, when we hold fast to our profession of faith, that’s how we stay in victory.

When we encounter difficulty and tragedy we have to trust that God is right there offering His shelter of peace to our troubled hearts. He has a plan to lift you up out of despair and set you in a place of stability. He has a plan to restore, renew and revive your soul.

Friend, when the day of trouble comes, remember that God promised He is with you and for you. He’s not the one who is against you. The bible says, “In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.”

Keep your eyes on your loving heavenly Father. The bible goes on to say that He has a good plan for you; that He will make your crooked places straight and your rough places smooth. Lift your eyes to Him because He is the Author and Finisher of your faith — a very present help in the day of trouble. Ask for and receive His peace and strength and trust Him to lead you in the path of victory all the days of your life.

In Your Darkest Valley

When Moses was born, the king ordered that all the male babies were to be killed. You can imagine how devastated his mother must have been. She could have easily given up, but instead, she chose to believe that God was still in control. She put Moses into a little basket and sent him down the Nile River. It just so happened that Pharaoh’s daughter was out taking a bath — at the right place and the right time. She heard the cries coming from the basket. She opened it up and saw baby Moses and fell in love with the boy. She was so excited and said, “I’m going to take him as my own.” She looked at her maids and said, “We need to find somebody that can nurse the baby.”

One of the maids said, “I know just who to get.” She went and found who? Moses’ mother. Moses’ mother was not only able to raise her son, but she got paid for doing it on top of that! Only God could orchestrate all of that.

The bible says, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Today, remember that even in loss, heartache or disappointment, God will line up the right people and the right opportunities to lead you into victory over all that seems to be coming against you now. Just choose to trust Him and He will work ALL things together in your ultimate best interest!

God’s Protection

This past summer I was outside at a friend’s house standing under a big oak tree talking with some people. There had been a severe storm the day before and the trees were very stressed. After we got done talking and walked away, about ten seconds later, this huge branch fell right where we were standing. If we had still been there, we could’ve all have been seriously hurt. We walked away at just the right time.

I’m sure you can remember times as I do, when you barely missed being in an accident or you went through an incident that could’ve been devastating but you walked away unharmed. These things aren’t a lucky break; it’s the goodness of God directing our steps. The bible says, “ ‘Because he loves me,’ says the LORD, ‘I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.’ ”

Today, I encourage you to be on the lookout for God’s goodness. Acknowledge His name; acknowledge His love. Listen to the still, small voice and let Him direct your steps. He will lead you, guide you and protect you all the days of your life!

I Will Rise!

Anytime you set out to do something great in life, there will be critics. If you’re going to be a great businessperson, spouse, student, leader or coach, there will be opposition. And the more success you have, the more opportunities there will be for distractions. The higher you go, the more haters will come out.

Stand strong though, the bible says, “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise...” When you start stretching to a new level and pursuing what God has placed in your heart, the jealous people, the critical people, the small-minded people will come out of the woodwork and start making negative comments – but you don’t have to let that distract you.  

If you’re under pressure today, if the critical voices are coming against you, know that it’s because you are making a difference. Don’t let them throw you off course. Instead, dig your heels in and say, “I will not get drawn into battles that don’t matter. It doesn’t matter what others think; it matters what God thinks!”

Today, look beyond the critics. Stand firm against adversity. Focus on God and the good plan He has for you. Ask Him for peace and victory as you press forward to what lies ahead and receive the blessings that He has prepared for you!

Right & Wrong Relationships

Your destiny is too big to accomplish on your own. That’s why it’s so important to be connected to the right people. We have to understand that God has already arranged for certain people to speak faith into you. He’s already placed people in your path that will inspire you, challenge you and help you accomplish your dreams. Sadly though, the reason some people never reach their highest potential is because they never get away from the wrong people.

You need to recognize today that not everyone can go where God is taking you. This may mean cutting people out of your life who only perpetuate negativity. The drama and stress they bring to your life can only distract you from your God-given destiny. I’ve had to do this many times in my life and I’ve become very comfortable with it – not because I’m heartless but because I want God’s will for my life more than people’s will for me.

I thank God every day for placing the right people in my life AND for removing the wrong ones. I thank Him for helping me to discern the right connections He has for me. Ask Him to give you the strength to release any wrong relationships so that you’ll have room in your life for the people He’s chosen to connect you with.

Yes, in choosing God’s will over what people would have you do may sometimes result in hurt feelings on their part but which would you rather have – people upset with you? Or miss God’s best for you? Friend, you don’t have time to spend on people who are always bringing you down. I assure you, if you’ll get the wrong people out of the way then you’ll see God bring in the right people and you’ll start to fulfill the amazing call He’s placed on your life.

Something New Has Already Begun

Sometimes it’s easy to see the hand of God moving, and sometimes the storms of life can cloud our vision. But no matter where you are in life today, meditate on this truth – that God is working even when you can’t see Him.

Like a seed buried deep in the ground, it may seem dark and lonely and there may be dirt all around but that is the place where life springs forth. The bible says, “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun!” Trust that God is doing a new thing! You can trust Him because He is faithful!

His plan for you today is blessing. Even if you don’t see it right now, the bible says His plan is to give you a future and a hope. It says His plan is to do a new thing in your life. So let go of the thoughts of the past and open your heart to what God is doing TODAY. Ask Him to show you what He’s doing. Ask Him to reveal it to your heart. Seek Him and you will find Him and see the brand new think He’s doing in you!

Your Set Time of Favor

Today’s title brings to my mind a scripture from Psalms, “You will arise and have mercy on Zion; for the time to favor her, yes, the set time, has come.” One thing I’ve learned in my life is that God likes to outdo Himself. His dream for your life is so much bigger than your own. His ways are higher and He has an appointed time of favor for your life.

I want to speak this over each of you today – God is going to take you places that you never thought possible. He is going to open up doors that you never have imagined. He’s going to bring talent out of you that you didn’t even know you had. This is the time to get excited about your future!

Your destiny is not determined by the economy, how you were raised, or your education. Your destiny is determined by Almighty God. Don’t wait ‘til January 1^st to start hoping – NOW, this very moment, is the time to get your hopes up!

I want to encourage you to set your thoughts on the things you know God placed in your heart. The time has come for those promises to manifest! It’s time for you to move up higher to a new level. The good news is that God has already laid out victory before you.

Go ahead and thank Him for the good things He has planned for you. Trust and believe in your heavenly Father that NOW is your set time of favor; it’s your time to rise higher; it’s your time to experience every breakthrough and every blessing He’s stored up for you!

I declare with you right now that in the days ahead you’re going to stumble into it. Get ready because God is going to raise you up into the life of blessing He has prepared for you!

It IS Coming

If you will keep God first in everything you do, He promises that He is going to crown your efforts with success. Because you diligently seek Him, a reward is coming. Favor is coming. Good breaks are coming. Promotion is coming. A shift is coming. Healing is coming. Restoration is coming.

It may seem like it’s taking a long time; you may feel like you’ve been holding on forever, but keep holding on. The bible says, “Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come.” The promise will be fulfilled through faith and patience.

But we often confuse waiting with doing nothing and that’s a crucial mistake. It’s in this time that we must be getting prepared. NOW is the time to get ready. God doesn’t want you to live an average, ordinary life. Because you depend on Him, He’s going to increase you. You are going to bear much fruit. He is going to make you more productive. You’re going to get more done in less time. He is going to make your life easier and take you where you could not go on your own. It’s going to be greater than you ever even dreamed of!

Friend, I want to encourage you today. No matter how desperate your situation may seem, ask God to direct you so that you’re in position to receive everything He has prepared for you then get ready, because it’s coming! Every promise you’ve stood in faith for, every dream He’s placed in your heart that you’ve struggled for is coming to fulfillment and I declare it with you in Jesus’ name!

Contentment

In life, sometimes it’s easy to get so focused on our dreams and goals that we tune out everything else. We can get to the point where we’re not going to be happy until we see those things happen. But I’ve found that if we HAVE TO have something in order to be happy, our lives are out of balance.

Paul said in the bible, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” There is so much peace to be found in being content no matter what’s happening around you. The moment you tie your happiness to a certain thing or person then it becomes source of stress rather than peace. It’s something you have to constantly tend to and/or worry about.

See, when our goals and dreams start to frustrate us; when we lose our peace and don’t enjoy life, that’s a clear sign that we’re holding on to something or someone too tightly. What’s the solution? You’ve got to release it. Freedom comes when you say, “God, I’m turning it all over to You. You know my desires and what’s best for me. I’m choosing to trust You and trust Your timing.”

When we learn to be content no matter what the circumstances, it takes away the power of the enemy. It takes away his ability to frustrate us. Not only that but by this we’re showing our faith in God and the bible says it’s impossible to please God without faith. In that same scripture it goes on to say, “whoever comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him.” When you choose to trust in His timing you can live in peace and you can rest in Him, knowing that His promises are true so you can expect good things in your future.

Where’s My Promised Land??

In the bible it says that God didn’t lead the Israelites by the shortest route to the Promised Land; He took them the long way on purpose because they were not prepared for war. God knew that if He would have taken them into the land too quickly they would have been easily defeated. Their enemies were much bigger and much more experienced.

I’m sure they prayed many times, “God, we’re uncomfortable out here in the desert. We’re hot. We’re tired. Where’s our Promised Land?” But God didn’t answer that prayer, not because He was trying to make their lives miserable, but because He knew what was up in front of them. He had to prepare them to step into the fullness of their destiny.

The bible says, “LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear.” God has already laid out the plan for your life. He knows exactly what you need and when you need it.

If you’re in a difficult situation that’s taking longer than you had hoped, take heart today. Trust this as confirmation that God is still very much in control of your circumstances. Be patient and obedient as He prepares you. He’s getting you ready to handle the amazing level He’s taking you to!

Further, Faster

I believe like the bible says, that God wants to do exceedingly, abundantly above and beyond what you could even dare to ask or think. He can take you further, faster than you could ever dream. God can speed things up on your behalf.

The bible says, “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” Because you honor and trust Him, things that should have taken you a lifetime to accomplish will only take you a fraction of the time. This is the kind of God we serve.

We see this all throughout scripture. In just one day, David went from a shepherd boy to the one who led the Israelite army to victory. Ruth was a poor widow collecting scraps in the field and God sent Boaz to her. She went from begging in the field to owning the field. God breathed in her direction. God took her further, faster.

Remember that the thoughts you think and the words you say are prophesying your future. If you want to see a shift occur in your life you’ve got to get in agreement with God and say, “Yes God, this is for me. I thank You that I am coming into my destiny sooner than I imagined!”

Choose today to trust that your loving heavenly Father is working behind the scenes on your behalf. When you decide to exchange your plan for His, you will see Him begin to take you further, faster than you could ever imagine.

Take The Limits Off of God

We serve a supernatural God. He can do what medicine can’t do. He’s not limited by your education, your background, the family you came from. He’s not moved by the things people have spoken over you. He’s not up in heaven all frantic, trying to figure out how to get you to your destiny. He knows the end from the beginning. He already has solutions to problems you’ve not even had. He is all powerful and all knowing.

People may have tried to push you down but if you’ll just remove those strongholds and get into agreement with God, He will push you up. He will take you where you could not go on your own. YOU don’t have to figure it all out. All God asks you to do is believe. When you believe in His promises then truly, all things are possible.

Choose today to believe and you will see doors open that should have never opened. God will take you from the back to the front. Don’t let negative words from others, or even the ones you yourself replay in your head, hold you down. Remember that we serve a God who has no limits! Get in step with Him and you can live your life without limits, too!