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God Is Attracted To The Humble Heart

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God is attracted to the humble heart.

Find humility and you will find God.

Want to know the secret to God guiding and teaching you? It may not be your great faith. It’s certainly not you knowledge of what is right and what is wrong. It’s not your willingness to do what ever it takes. If you want God to teach you His ways and guide you into all truth, you need to be humble.

The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way. (Psa 25:9)

What is it about the humble that so touches the heart of God? They put other people first. They don’t think highly of themselves. They are willing to serve others. They don’t exaggerate their own talents or exploits. They give freely and don’t expect to be repaid.

It’s not that the humble are doormats. It’s that they understand the kingdom of God. The kingdom is all about putting other’s before ourselves. Taking our eyes off of what is important in our own life and what is important to others. There is no pride, no arrogance, no attitudes of entitlement. But it doesn’t mean weakness. Humility comes with a lot of strength and willpower to not have to defend just to win a point.

Find humility and you’ll suddenly find that God is active in your life in ways that you really need.

Another post on humility: Insignificance Is A Big Deal

 

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When Your Need Meets God’s Provision

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Love God first and He'll take care of all your needs.

Give God your heart and He’ll take care of the rest.

God’s upside down world is counter intuitive to our thinking. When we run out of money before we run out of month, we want to panic and figure out how to fix it. It seems like the logical, responsible thing to do. But God says to not worry about it at all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (Mat 6:33)

It’s not that God is telling us that it’s ok to be irresponsible, He just wants us to trust Him in everything. Help can come from sources you do not know. He’s got that part covered. What He wants from you is your heart. Love Him first, above all things. Let Him love you back. When you are filled with His love and joy, you know in your heart that you can trust Him.

It won’t be easy. The first time you have to step out in a huge leap of faith, you’ll question if you’re doing the right thing. If your heart is in the right place, then don’t worry. God will ALWAYS come through. And by His grace and wisdom, He’ll show you how to better manage things so you money and your month work out together in the future. Give God your heart and He’ll give you all that you need.

Another post on how God will be your provision: God’s Love Meets Every Need

 

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The Holy Spirit Will Guide You Through The Dark Places

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God will guide you on a path of light.

Let the Holy Spirit direct you through the dark places.

Job was an awesome man of God. He loved God and trusted Him with all that he had and God blessed him for it, both before and after his trials. And because Job trusted and loved God so completely, Job could boast: When by His light I walked through darkness…When the friendly counsel of God was over my tent. (Job 29:3-4)

When all around him was darkness, Job could trust that God would show Him light and a path to walk. Through the unknown, he always knew that God would lead him. The friendly counsel of God was always over him. How amazing is that!

I love that Job saw God as kind and friendly–that God was always there for him to show him the way and counsel him in what to do. Today we have the Holy Spirit as our friendly guide and counselor. He is all that we need to lean on, to give us direction and hope when we are discouraged.

If the Holy Spirit is not your friend, ask God for Him. Ask to be filled and led by His Spirit. All the aspects of God, the fruits of the Spirit will be yours. You can walk in light when all is darkness around you.

Another post on our need for the Holy Spirit to guide us: Be Smart Like A Virgin

 

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Standing In Faith Is Not Always Popular

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God promises to not make you ashamed of your faith.

Let your faith be strong and God will be God for you.

God knows exactly what it takes to trust in Him. He knows the cost it requires of us–from our families, our work, our friends. Not everyone will see our devotion as good and right. Some will ridicule and sneer, either openly or behind your back. God sees it and will honor you for it.

Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live, and do not let me be ashamed of my hope. (Psa. 119:116) When we stand on the promises of God, He promises to not make us ashamed of our trust in Him. In other words, He won’t allow us to look foolish for believing in Him. He will do what you ask to show His kindness.

I like that God is so considerate. Keep my soul, and deliver me; Let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You. (Psa. 25:20) The key is putting complete trust in Him. It requires faith in what you do not see. Your trust will be by faith, but the confidence in your spirit will be strong. When you have that, God promises to be right there for you.

Never be afraid that you will be shamed for your faith. You may be ridiculed, but do not accept shame. Stand strong and allow God to work through you. He promised that He will.

 

 

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Childlike Faith Is Believing That God Means What He Says

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You better believe that God means everything He says.

Childlike faith will move heaven and earth when you need it.

Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it. (Mrk 10:15)  That’s really hard to do. Think about little children. If they haven’t been abused or lied to, they are so completely trusting. What ever mom or dad says is truth and there is nothing to be afraid of when they are near.

Can you transfer your childlike feelings to your heavenly Father? Can you set aside the framework for how you’ve been told to view the world and simply believe what the Father says? Knowledge has robbed us of simple faith. Even the scriptures we know have lost meaning. Does God really mean on earth as it is in heaven? How can that possible by what He means?

Simple faith. If He said it, He meant it. Can you step out of the pack and believe when no one else does? Who will be right? There’s only one way to find out. Try it. Step out in a way that only God can answer for you and see what happens. If you begin to trust that He means on earth as it is in heaven, He will show you exactly how real it is.

Be childlike in your spirit and big in your faith.

Another post on being His child: Choose To Be His Child

 

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Why Live In Stress When There Is Rest For Your Soul?

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Rest is yours if you will trust in God.

You are not meant to carry stress.

There is so much peace when we live as God designed us to live. When we trust Him to be God, to take care of all our needs, we have nothing left to stress over. In the absence of stress, our lives are filled with peace like a gentle breeze and a soothing balm.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me . . . and you will find rest for your souls. (Mat 11:29) Taking His yoke is to let Him do the heavy lifting. Give Him whatever worries you. He wants to take it because He already has the issue worked out. All you have to do is agree with Him that His way is better. Your stress isn’t fixing anything. Your faith will.

Living in rest takes some amount of work because we have to fight the enemy and resist being seduced into fear. Imagine living the good life where all your needs are met and there was nothing to worry about. Will all your issues go away? No, but when you rest in God, you can sit back and watch Him do what you cannot. It is an attitude adjustment. Same issues, but new revelation on how they will be managed. Why live in stress when you can have rest for your soul?

Anther post on rest: The Mana Of Rest

 

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The Problem Of Fear

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Don't allow fear to rob you of love.

Recognize fear, then rebuke it with the love of God.

Fear is insidious. It is seductive and dangerous. Dangerous enough to make you lose everything. Arm yourself against it at all costs. Anything you spend should be to protect yourself against fear. And there is only one weapon that will defeat it entirely–perfect love.

If you are struggling with fear, you need a better revelation of love. The love you think you know may be tainted with a bad image of what love really is. Being mistreated, ignored, and taken advantage of is not love. Love is selfless and kind. The love that defeats fear at the root comes straight from the throne of God. That’s the love you want.

You know if fear is a problem in your life, so do something about it. Repent for agreeing with the enemy and ask God for more of His love. Ask Him to allow you to receive more love. Ask Him to help you love more yourself. Ask Him to protect your heart and mind from the attacks of the enemy to seduce you into being fearful.  When you feel fear, rebuke it. Deny it power and declare that God’s love is greater than any power on earth.

The love of God will save you and protect you, if you want it and ask for it. Kick fear out now and never let it come back.

Another post on fear: Fear Of Man Is Obeying The Enemy

 

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Prayer Is Not Magic

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Prayer isn't magic, but it must be persistent.

Effective prayer is specific and persistent.

I heard someone say recently, “Prayer is not magical. It just has to be persistent.” I like that. It’s too easy to repeat a prayer, especially if you are reading it, and expect “X” to happen. It’s not an incantation. We do not recite prayers to the universe and wait for results.

Prayer is a conversation you have with the Father. He’s more than willing to do what you need Him to, He just expects you to talk to Him about it, not demand, rant, plead, or recite. How rude it would be to have someone pull out a sheet of paper and make an official request to borrow your pen and never look you in the eye.

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. (Jam 5:16) Effective prayer is specific. Fervent means fiery or impassioned. Consider that you are carrying on a conversation with God and you really want to get your point across. Look Him in the eyes. When you do that, you will be flooded with His love. Your prayer will go straight to His heart and He cannot hold Himself back from answering for you.

Be persistent. Go back to Him everyday with the same level of specific fervency and always give Him eye contact. You are praying to your Father, not an ATM.

Another post on prayer: Specific Prayer Gets Specific Answers

 

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God Wants You To Imitate Him

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You are not who you were. You are an heir with Christ.

Be an imitator of God and and everything changes.

Salvation in the kingdom requires a total change of attitude. Yes, we come as sinners, but we are transformed through the blood of Christ to be heirs with Him. We have to have the mindset that we are worthy of His calling. He wants us to live like we belong in the palace.

Paul says, Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. (Eph 5:1) We are to literally look to God as our model for life. Jesus came to show us what was possible. He expects us to do what He did, and more.

Sound impossible? Then you are listening to the lies of the enemy. All things are possible with God.  Nothing is impossible. You will live in power and grace according to your faith. Repent for ever agreeing with the enemy that you cannot do what you are called to. Declare your place in God’s family–a royal son or daughter. He’s given you permission to use His name to heal, save, and deliver those who are in desperate need of His touch.

Rise up in your faith and be an imitator of God. He will meet you at your point of faith and be there for you where ever you trust Him. You are not who you were. You are the new you in Christ.

Another post on living like God: Transform or Die!

 

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Don’t Forget To Ask For Your Blessings

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Ask and it will be given.

All the blessings of heaven are waiting on you to ask.

Do not be a starving believer. There is so much more to have in God. Paul prayed this prayer to the church in Ephesus:That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. (Eph 1:17-18)

He prayed that because it is available to all believers. Do you want to understand the hope of your calling? The riches of your inheritance? Wisdom and Revelation? God is waiting to give it. He’s just waiting for you to ask.

All the blessings of heaven are yours, but you have to want it and you have to go after it. God wants to be a loving Father in your life, not an absentee father. He wants to give you all that is yours to receive, but you need to be in communion with Him to get it.

Spend time in His word. Spend time in prayer and intercession. Spend time in praise and worship. Enjoy His presence and ask for more. You have no idea how much more there is.

Another post on your blessings: Don’t Walk Away From Blessing

 

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