Transformer

Romans 12:2

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

So I've been making some changes in my life the past month or so by praying and reading more. It's been so much easier to hear God during this time. The above scripture confirms that as we're renewed that we'll be able to know God's will.

Thank you Lord for continuing to reveal Your good, pleasing and perfect will to me as I continue to renew my mind in Your presence.

Direction

John 5:19 The Voice

The truth is that the Son does nothing on His own; all these actions are led by the Father. The Son watches the Father closely and then mimics the work of the Father.

To say that we can do things on our own is saying that we're greater than Jesus. Jesus was led by the Father and only did what He led Him to do. What are you doing?

What are you worshiping?

As I was listening to a DSM podcast this morning, God began tugging at my heart regarding what I worship.

Worship: to give worth

How do we give worth? It's what we invest time, energy, effort and finances into.

So today, who or what are you worshiping?

Expectation

People will rise to meet the level of your expectation of them.

John 13:34 The Voice

So I give you a new command: Love each other deeply and fully. Remember the ways that I have loved you, and demonstrate your love for others in those same ways.

The way we love others often shows our expectations of them. For instance, if we make them feel shame and break their spirit, then we're not loving them as Jesus loves us. Jesus has never put shame on me or broken my spirit. When we do this, we're saying I don't trust you. Without a known trust, potential will never be met because the expectation is failure, not success.

Are you allowing for people to meet their potential or expecting failure from them?

Worship

If you've  ever seen someone worship and thought "I want to worship like that", then this is for you

John 4:21-24 The Voice

Jesus: Woman, I tell you that neither is so. Believe this: a new day is coming—in fact, it’s already here—when the importance will not be placed on the time and place of worship but on the truthful hearts of worshipers. You worship what you don’t know while we worship what we do know, for God’s salvation is coming through the Jews. The Father is spirit, and He is seeking followers whose worship is sourced in truth and deeply spiritual as well. Regardless of whether you are in Jerusalem or on this mountain, if you do not seek the Father, then you do not worship.

You will only worship to your level of revelation.

Worship comes from what we know about the truth, Jesus. So if you're not worshiping at the level you want to worship at, then get more revelation. How? Good question. Spend time with God in prayer and in His Word.

Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 The Voice

Any temptation you face will be nothing new. But God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can handle. But He always provides a way of escape so that you will be able to endure and keep moving forward.

Whatever you're being tempted by, somebody else has been and is being tempted by.  You are not alone in your temptation. Others who have and are being tempted , and more importantly, God is here for you. He is providing you an escape route if you'll take it. And if you do choose the escape route, and yes it's a choice, then you will gain endurance so you can keep moving forward.