Being Before Doing

Has God placed a gift in You that you’re dying to start working in it? Is there an assignment He’s given you that you are ready to run with? We should take note that there is a process and before we can make a true impact, we must go through it. We can take a look at the life of Ezra. His heart was fully committed to God.

In Ezra 7, we see that “This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the Law of the Lord and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people of Israel.” Ezra saw fit to first get into the word of God. Before we can act on the assignment or share our spiritual gifts, it would be beneficial for us to model what Ezra did. Here are 3 things to keep in mind regarding the word of God.

Learn it: Ezra studied and discovered the truth himself.
Live it: Ezra practiced and applied what he had learned.
Teach it: Ezra passed on to others what he had already embraced.
God desires to construct our being before our doing!

One Love,

Valerie

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It's His Mission B.U.T. He Won't Win

Most of my post are done on Mondays, but for some reason I felt compelled to get something off my heart. This past weekend I literally witnessed a fight in the spirit. When the enemy sees that God's people are uniting to show Him honor and give Him glory, he rears his ugly head and attempts to sabotage by bringing discord. But.Understand.This, the God we serve is All-powerful and All-knowing, He was prepared for the tricks the devil had up his sleeves and planted among us some powerful women of prayer. Let me tell you that the Word of God says "the thief's purpose is to steal, and kill and destroy." (John 10:10) He attempted to kill our spirit and steal our joy. His attempt to destroy what God had brought together did not manifest. Through prayer and praise he was shutdown as quickly as he rose. We serve a mighty God and He gets the glory for fighting a battle only He could win.

You see, it is satan's mission to break us, keep us in bondage to sin and kill our purpose. In hopes that we will join him in hell for eternity. It's his mission, B.U.T, he won't win! Because in the same verse Jesus says, "My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life." Jesus came that we may have this life now here on earth and in eternity! He accomplished that mission on the cross.

Okay, I feel better now that is out! To God be the glory!

Have you ever witnessed a spiritual battle?

One Love,


Valerie

Your Morning Thoughts

Most of us wake up to an alarm that we may snooze more than once. We tend to lie in bed before jumping up to get the day started. While laying there, what do you think about? Do you think about all of the things you have to tackle for the day?

Each morning we wake up, we have a choice to make. That choice is to think about God or think about ourselves. Being honest with yourself, how many of you think about God before you think about your to-do list or that ever so important project with a deadline closing in? How does your day begin? Me? After hitting snooze, since it is closes to me I actually pick up my phone and open the Bible app. I read and share the scripture verse of the day. Then I read and reflect on a daily devotion. Lastly, I pray.

The word of God says' “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.”
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The choice is yours. Consider all of the things that distracts you and keep your thoughts away from God. It took me a while but I realized if I turn my first thoughts to God, He will guide me and give me wisdom to conquer the to-do list or any project that I may encounter. It’s in His word. God is a promise keeper.

Now, let me ask you, what are your morning thoughts?

One Love,

Valerie

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