What's in your....

Here is your stone!! "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." (Philippians 4:11 NIV). Man I could write pages on this one. I have heard this verse used by others as an excuse for laziness throughout my journey. It's about being grateful for what we have and where we are in life. Not to quit! We should desire growth and improvements in our lives, but not expect them to be handed to us. God is a God of action, growth, movement, and passion. Nothing just stops. Even when we die physically the bible shares we are still doing something. Isn't it interesting that the word Content, depending on how it's used can completely change. It's about your gratefulness of where you are or it's about what is inside of you. Whether you are content, is directly relational to your contents. What's inside you today that is driving you while still allowing you to be grateful?

Glorifying not Equalizing

Here is your stone!! "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5 NIV). Desiring God's blessings must be about glorifying God, not equalizing with others.

Not Fail-your.

Here is your stone!! "Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace
you will rejoice in your inheritance.
And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours." (Isaiah 61:7 NIV). Instead of your shame!!! There is great blessings even after failures. Know that failure is not spelled "fail your". Because of the shed blood of Jesus, we don't own the failings we grow from them!! Can somebody preach that message today?!

Rooted

Here is your stone!! "rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." (Colossians 2:7 NIV). Are we rooted? Roots are not only a source of life, but are also an anchor. If we are rooted in Christ, our overflowing thankfulness should be just part of our day. The question is are you root bound? Need to be repotted? Today I pray that we seek the source and begin the overflow and growth again!!

Forgive

Here is your stone!! "And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." (Mark 11:25 NIV). Are there barricades on your journey? You can tear them down in order to move beyond. Forgive.

Not a check up!

Here is your stone!! "Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in your midst?" (1 Corinthians 3:16 NIV). Why do we so often treat God like we are just stopping in for a check up when things have been rough. The scripture tells us we don't have to, He dwells!! He is with us all the time. God is there to help prepare and partner not to be a reactor and responder. Take the journey WITH Him. Is it time to hand over who is really leading?

Power to Do!!

Here is your stone!! "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8 NIV). Ever see others sharing the gospel or being openly passionate about their walk with Jesus and say to yourself, "that's just not me, or I could never do that."? Well once we have the Holy Spirit, we have the POWER!! You will never know the strength you have unless you physically do something. Are you willing to take Action? Faith!!! Living Faith!!!

The Our Power!!

Here is your stone!! "For no word from God will ever fail." (Luke 1:37 NIV). We all have those verses that we love to read. Sometimes referred to as our "life verses". Verses we may go to when times are tough, but even at times we may still question. No doubts needed!! Understanding the truth of God's word is the power He has given us over situations we may face. His truth is our power!!

Self Confidence?

Here is your stone!! "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him." (Jeremiah 17:7 NIV). "Whose confidence is in him.". How often have we been told to have "self confidence"? As a Christ follower isn't it true that all that we have to be confident about is our faith and trust in Him? That all that we have "accomplished" is by His design? We are fallen people. Trust in Him and instead of the self confidence, let's have the Son Confidence!!

Lions and Bears! Thank You Lord!

Here is your stone!! "The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine."....
(1 Samuel 17:37 NIV). Every lion and bear that God has gotten us through in our past has prepared us for the Goliath ahead. No obstacle is too great for God. Every obstacle though is a time of faith and learning. Whatever you are facing today, God has prepared you. Seek Him!!

Taste and See

Here is your stone!! "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." (Psalm 34:8 NIV). Too often we fail to completely see and taste the goodness. Many take refuge in times of trouble, and we still get a taste. Imagine of we took refuge in Him continually. Protection and Celebration. Give God glory at all times.... Then imagine the feast and show!!

Look around!

Here is your stone!! "Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and do not be stiff-necked any longer." (Deuteronomy 10:16 NIV). "Do not be stiff necked any longer.". Wow!! Maybe saying we need to look around a little? Take a little more notice of what is happening in the world? Are we just focused on our own little journey? If we begin to see what is happening, are we willing to be obedient and bold? Know God's truth, be obedient to His voice, and live it out!!