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Do you remember the parable about the foolish rich man? 

When his barns were filled with all his possessions, he decided to tear them down and build bigger ones. 

Why is he a fool? 

Because (and I want you to repeat this to yourself as I say it) you have everything you need right now to be happy!!! 

What makes you happy is always right in front of you because what makes you happy is love. 

Love is willing the good of the other, opening yourself to the world around you. 

Love is not a feeling. 

It's an act of the will. 

It is the great act of dispossession.

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Choose Right...

"Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines…yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation."

(Habakkuk 3:17-18, NKJV)

We all face challenges and obstacles in this life. 

We all have dreams in our hearts, and at times, it looks like they're not going to come to pass. 

During these difficult seasons, we have a choice. 

We can get negative and discouraged and talk about how things are not going to work out, or we can switch over into praise and thanksgiving which opens the door for God to move on our behalf.

A lot of times people think, "I'll have a good attitude as soon as I get over this health issue." "

 I'll give God praise when I get through these tough times." 

But that's not how faith works. 

As long as we're negative, discouraged and focused on our problems, it limits what God can do. 

You've got to give God praise first, and then the breakthrough will come. 

You've got to change your focus first, and then things will change in your favor. 

Praise always precedes the victory!!

Today, if you've been dwelling on the wrong things and focusing in the wrong direction, switch over into praise and thanksgiving. 

Begin to declare that God is good! 

Declare that He is faithful!!

Declare His praises and open the door to victory in every area of your life!!!

A Prayer for Today

"Father God, today I humbly come before You, lifting You up and magnifying Your holy name. Thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. I bless You and honor You for Your goodness in Jesus' name.

 

Amen!"

From Today's Word!!!

Stay Strong!!!

The Final Say

"But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."

(Acts 20:24, NKJV)

Our God is a faithful God!

You may be praying for things that haven't happened yet, but just because things aren't happening on your timetable doesn't mean they aren't going to happen. 

Don't give up on that promise!

 

God has the final say. 

Don't let discouragement or negative thoughts talk you out of it. 

Get your fire back! 

Get your passion back!!

If God said it, He will do it. 

If God spoke it, He will bring it to pass.

This is what the apostle Paul did in Scripture. 

He said, "None of these things move me."

 What were "these things?"

 Circumstances that looked impossible. 

Persecution. 

People trying to talk him out of it. 

Negative, discouraging thoughts.

His attitude was, 

"That doesn't change my mind. I'm not moved by what I see. I'm moved by what I know, and I know if God be for me, who dare be against me? 

I know all of God's promises are yes and amen. 

I know God has the final say!"

A Prayer for Today

"Father, I choose to trust You over trusting my circumstances, knowing that You are faithful. I choose to stand strong in You. Give me Your peace and joy as I wait on You and let me be a testimony of Your grace in Jesus' name. 

Amen.

From Today's Word 

Stay Strong!!!!