The Lord is doing a new thing right now and as we move into the new year: 2018!! God is moving swiftly on the behalf of His children. This is not the time to quit or give in. The Lord is working on your behalf. Nonetheless, the Lord pressed upon my heart 20 truths that will bless you as you progress through the year of 2018!
1. Forgiveness is an important characteristic to demonstrate when trying to go higher in life. Everything that we commit ourselves to will require a connection/relationship with a person and yourself. Learn to forgive yourself and not be so hard on yourself. But most importantly learn the art of forgiveness towards others so that you can experience freedom in your relationships whether that's your boss or significant other.
2. Be patient. God's timing is so perfect! At the right moment, things will come together and turn around for you. Realize there is a higher purpose involved in the wait. The bible mentions in Proverbs 16:32 ,'better is a patient man that a man who conquers a city'. ( paraphrased).
3. Trust God in your trials. It's easy when times get rough to run from God and blame others, yourself, or hold a grudge against God. But I challenge you to release the doubt and understand God has your best interest at heart. He is on the throne, sovereign, and in control of it all. You don't have to worry because God sees it all. He will sustain you, protect you, and in due time deliver you!
4. Realize the power of your words. Proverbs 18:21 says you will reap the fruit of your words. Speak life to your situations and to yourself. You will see supernatural shifts in yourself/situation and become aware of the hope/joy of the Lord rising up in you!
5. When you're frustrated, think about the root of your frustration before talking to anyone else about it. It's important that you understand why you're feeling the way that you are before allowing someone else to determine those feelings for you.
6. Be proactive. Take initiave and concern for your life and wellbeing. Always stay ahead of the game and make sure you know your needs and how to meet them so you can be and achieve all that you can in 2018 (and years to come!!)
7. Worshipping God should be a lifestyle. What you walk through with God Monday -Saturday will pour out in your corporate worship on Sunday, naturally. The foundation and fountain of your worship should be built from your daily walk with Christ than a reservation for special occasions.
8. Jesus loves you. Jesus died so you can be free, victorious, and walk in your purpose! So don't let the love, acceptance, rejection, or lack thereof from others, opportunities ,failures, etc. determine your value!! You are precious in the sight of God and He has an amazing plan for your life.
9. Healing is an inside job of the Holy Spirit. People can't heal you. Opportunities, money, food, business (or whatever you run to in order to cope in life) cannot fix what's broken inside, only JESUS. Take your pain to Him and be willing to release whatever wounds you are nursing, so God can perform His master's touch on your heart.
10. Friends should desire to pursue Christ with you or push you in the direction of your purpose. Who you hang with on a daily basis or who you entertain will determine how far you go in life. It also determines the depth of fulfillment and peace you will have, especially if you are resisting God's will for your life!
11. Cultivate peace in all areas/aspects of your life ( work/school environments, family/personal/ associate related dynamics, yourself, your past, your future, etc). One of my favorite verses in the bible is seek peace and pursue it! This is a principle that must be lived out so that the blessings God has for you can be released in your life. Strive to be at peace with your enemies, your loved ones, that rude waitress , your daily pursuits/goals, your past, or whatever/whomever so that you don't open the door to the enemy. Forgive yourself! Let go and MOVE ON! How that is lived out may look different in the lives of two individuals, however be Holy Spirit led. But no matter what, pursue peace.
12. Trust God in the delays. I know how it feels to be delayed and the frustration that comes but promise me you will not quit! You will reap your harvest, if you don't faint. Realize the delays are for your benefit and protection. God's goodness is the scent of divine delay. Know God will not withhold anything good from those who do what is right.
13. Pray without ceasing. The prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective. When you stay in right standing with God(repenting of your sins, forgiving others, living with integrity, loving/obeying God fully/completely), there is nothing that you cannot ask our Savior in Jesus name and He not bring it to pass, if it is in His will. Remember God delights in giving us good gifts!
14. God knows what's best for you. Therefore seek God before making decisions such as job related ventures, career-related opportunities , relationships, friendships, or anything that you sense that God wants to be intricately involved in. You don't want to pursue something/someone that's not in God's will and risk being led down a destructive path.
15. Strive to make God a priority in your life. A lot of people like to go to God after the fact or use God as their last resort, but when you truly align your life with God first and foremost everything will come together. God will work all things for your good, allow His blessings to chase you down, and open/close doors no man can shut/open! Plus when you have God at the center of everything, things will work out better for you and His favor will surround like a shield.
16. The favor of God is for everybody who obeys God's commands. I say that because everyone will not experience God's favor for the mere fact they don't adhere to His commands or His Spirit. Obeying God opens the door for supernatural favor where wherever you go, you find favor in the sight of man whether that's in your business/relational/financial/academic dealings or simply wherever you go! However the prerequisite to tap into the abundant favor where you are living it out everyday(a whole other level) requires you to put God at the center. God is not a respecter of persons so what He did for them, He will surely do for you!
17. Value your time. Sometimes we let people, events, worldly preoccupations, our thoughts, (insert your time waster here) exhaust one of our most valuable resource: our time. Be willing to make time for yourself, deny certain requests made of you/engagements, or put time restraints on yourself when it involves the area you waste time in the most. For me, that's social media so I have to abstain from it periodically every now and then. That can be oversleeping, social media, saying yes to too many people, wasting time on trivial matters, etc. If you know the reason you're unproductive is due to wasting time on social media, be willing to sacrifice some of that idle time to get some things done. Having someone hold you accountable in fulfilling this will be helpful as well!
18. Don't be afraid to say no!! And don't feel bad about it. I've learned the more you say yes to others/commitments/engagements out of habit/fear/or whatever reason you have, the more exhausted, stressed, overworked, and resentful you will become in the long run! Trust me, I've lived this and when I learned the power of no my life became much more peaceful. No one can tell me or commit me to do anything unless I make the decision to agree to the offer. Remember you are a person with a life and with needs. Saying no is a healthy thing and it's okay. Be spirit led in all things of course, but no is not a bad word!
19. Be wise in your actions. Realize every action in response to a person or thing will have a consequence, whether it's good or bad. And others ,whether you believe it or not, are sometimes directly affected by the choices you make or lack thereof. It's never just "All about you" or "Your life". Sometimes the outcomes of your choices/actions/decisions can affect people close to you. Therefore be wise and realize it doesn't hurt to be mindful about your actions and how the outcomes will affect others.
20. Don't get sidetracked! The devil loves to send distractions in the lives of God's children or deceive us into thinking the so called distractions are harmless, when the opposite is true! Distractions can be old habits, addictions, bad relationships, wayward friendships, destructive self-talk, laziness, social media, or just anything that keeps you unproductive, lax, and unmotivated from your purpose, goals, or your walk in Christ. One of the biggest hindrances can come from others but sometimes it can be from OURSELVES. Make the decision to take the key of your life and close/open doors that need to remain closed/or be opened. Every now and then take time to examine yourself to see are you HELPING you or HINDERING you.
I pray these tips helped you and you were able to receive something from them! These tips were based off of things I walked through personally and what God taught me through them. Feel free to comment/message me your favorite :)
God bless you friends and see you in 2018!
Ken
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