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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP507 THE MANTLE

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: THE MANTLE

In the story of Elijah and Elisha a mantle was a piece of clothing. It was a cloak or cape, a wrap or shawl. It was symbolic of how our calling in God wraps around us. A mantle in the calling sense means we have a role, duty, responsibility or position given to us of God. It is often passed from one person to another as God calls them home. A person’s mantle will fall to the next generation.

We may carry a mantle for different things. Learning to operate in our calling under that mantle is where many stay. They never step fully into their position. They never use their faith in combination with their mantle. To find the boldness to actually use the gifts that God has given. Too often we allow fear to get in our way. We need the boldness of Elisha to receive and walk into our calling.

Let’s look at the story of how Elisha received his mantle to be a prophet. He had traveled with Elijah for a while and had watched him operate in his faith. Elijah was about to leave he told Elisha he had to go to Bethel and that Elisha could stay behind. He pressed him to go along with him. Then again Elijah said he had to go to Jericho and told Elisha to stay. But he pressed again to go along. Then Elijah had to go on to Jordan. Again, the same thing happened. Each time Elisha pressed him to go along. Each stop along the way, prophets would tell Elisha that the Lord was removing Elijah that day. He kept telling them he knew.

I am sure he had many questions like we all do. But he decided that he wanted to walk in Elijah’s footsteps and be a prophet of God. He had witnessed the boldness of Elijah and knew God honored boldness. The scripture I will share picks up right before God takes Elijah. To get the full effect I suggest you read the whole second chapter of 2 Kings.

2 KGS 2:8-15

8 And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. 9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. 10 And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so. 11 And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 12 And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces. 13 He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; 14 And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over. 15 And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.

In order to operate in the mantle of a prophet, Elisha had to have faith. He had seen a lot while he was with Elijah. He didn’t pick the mantle up and wonder, will this work for me. No, he believed because he knew what Elijah had said to him.

2 Kgs 2:10 And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.

Elisha saw him be taken up and the mantle fell to the earth. He trusted that God would give him the anointing in abundant measure. He exercised his boldness to even ask for a double portion of anointing. He was bold to refuse to stay behind, but to follow Elijah.

Why would he not boldly pick up the mantle and use it. He asked where God was, when the waters parted, he knew God was with him. If he had been like some of us, that may have not happened because of doubt. He didn’t pick it up and say, “I wonder if it will work for me?” “Will God really give me a double portion of his anointing?” But he didn’t doubt he proceeded boldly to cross.

This was the beginning of him walking in the authority and anointing without a mentor. He had to rely on God for himself. We have all had that special person that was our compass. Someone who kept us pointed the right direction and in God’s will. Mine was my very wise grandfather. He served God will all of his heart and strength. When we lost him, the whole family not only lost a father and grandfather but we lost our mentor.

Suddenly we were all left to find our own way to hear from God. It has been a long journey, but I know that God is getting ready to do amazing things in the earth. We as his children are privileged to be alive in this day and age. We will see God move in miraculous ways, but we have to be bold enough to pick up whatever mantle he has given us and strike the water.

If you don’t know what your calling is, it is ok. God will show you if you ask him. He is waiting for your surrender, he will shine down on you and lead you to where you need to be, because he has plenty for us all to do. The harvest is ready and the time is short. This is why God is going to empower our generation, like no generation before us. If we are bold enough and obedient enough to pick up the mantle.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP506 DON’T JUDGE THE WIDOW’S MITES

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: DON’T JUDGE THE WIDOW’S MITES

God’s economy doesn’t work like the rest of the world. He can take two fish and five barley loaves and feed a multitude. He can take a small amount of oil and fill many vessels, enough for a widow to get out of debt. Then there is the story of the widow who was at the temple, Jesus used her to illustrate a point to his disciples. He wanted them to understand God doesn’t see money like we do.

Mark 12:41-44 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. 43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: 44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

She gave all she had, the entire amount of her wealth or substance. Jesus said it was more that those who gave large amounts out of their vast wealth. God doesn’t judge things as we do. He judged their offering by the amount of sacrifice and the attitude with which they gave it. Did they give it to be seen and admired of men? Did they give it with a pure heart before God? The widow gave to honor God, this is why we know about her even today.

The Pharisees with their large egos wanted to show how holy and righteous they were, so they would make a show of their giving. They may have impressed people standing by, but it didn’t impress God. Just like their worship was for show.

Matt 15:8-9 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

God wants everything we do to be intentional and with the right attitude. Are people worshipping to be seen, or are they touching the heart of God. With their consecration to him? He doesn’t want us to worship to be seen. People may judge your worship one way, but God sees the heart. He knows our hearts. He sees all the times we worship him in private and how many times we search for that secret place to get in his presence. Many worship in their prayer closets away from prying eyes.

Jesus spoke against the Pharisees, standing on the street corner in their elaborate costumes reciting long eloquent prayers to impress people. They wanted admiration of men and that is what they received. But God was not impressed with their robes or prayers.

Matt 6:3-7 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

There is a phrase, “Little is much if the Lord is in it.” This is true of the widow’s offering. Because she showed God that she trusted him to take care of her. In giving she had peace that he would see to her every need.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP504 WORK IT OUT

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: WORK IT OUT

We are each responsible for our own faith walk. The choices we make will shape how we walk out our faith. Paul wrote to the Philippians that they should continue to live out their faith reminding them of the seriousness of their faith walk. No one can do it for you. No one can trust God for your salvation but you. It is possible for us to pray for someone and God draw them to him, but ultimately they are responsible to yield their lives to him.

Phil 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

He didn’t tell them to work out their salvation meaning it’s ok to take bits and pieces of religions and make them what you want to do. It didn’t mean that we have to work for our salvation. He was saying that we walk out our faith doing our best to be consistent in our faith.

Salvation is not a one time prayer and you can live your life as you choose. It is an ongoing daily walking out of our faith. We are responsible for our prayer life, we are responsible to search the word for ourselves. We cannot rely on a large portion of preachers, this is why we need to know for ourselves what the word says. That is part of working out our salvation, we need to work things out in our minds according to the word. Taking what is preached and compare it to the word.

I will once again remind you how important it is to pray and study, especially now as the world spins out of control. Daily asking God for guidance and to keep our feet on the right path is critical in the times in which we are living.

So get in the word, pray and work it out so you can walk it out. God loves each of us so very much, he will not let us down.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING–EP501 TESTIMONY

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: TESTIMONY

It is our responsibility to share with future generations the experiences we have had walking with the Lord. Now is not the time to tell them that everything will we wonderful and they will never have a battle. But we need to remind them that God will go before us and fight for us. We never fight the enemy alone. Jesus’ blood is our cloak of protection from the enemy.

I have been encouraged and strengthened by my elders. This is why testimonies are so important. They give the hearer something to hold onto when things get tough. The Jewish people were faithful to pass down their stories from generation to generation. We too need to share our faith and testimony with future generation.

Psalm 44:1-3 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. 2 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out. 3 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.

In a court of law, testimonies are firsthand accounts of certain events. People share the information that they have about an event that has taken place. They determine how the court will rule in the case.

From a Christian point of view, testimonies are first hand accounts of what God has done. Testimonies prove God’s faithfulness, his character and abilities to turn around impossible situations. It is about declaring what God has done. Those who hear and accept our words as truth will be encouraged and strengthened by our experiences.

We gain the ability to overcome when we share our testimony. Speaking out loud and sharing what the Lord has done for us. Renews our strength and encourages us to keep going. If God brought us through one difficult season, he will bring us through the next one. Our faith determines how the courts of heaven will rule. What will the answer be to what we have prayed?

Rev 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

If you think about it a large portion of the Bible is a first-hand account of events and times that God moved for his people. Testimonies are about giving glory to God for the wonderful things he has done. Sharing how he moved at just the right time.

I feel it is important to write things down in a journal. I have been encouraged by things written in my journals, when I go back and look at them years later. I write about how God has answered my prayers. When I get discouraged, I look at my journals and I am always encouraged. I think back about how discouraged I was before each breakthrough. It gives me courage to keep having faith.

By sharing our testimonies, we can share the good news of the gospel. Letting our light shine into the darkness is what life is all about.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP498 INSIDE / OUTSIDE

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: INSIDE / OUTSIDE

Have you ever heard the phrase, it is what is on the inside that counts? This is true in the life of every believer. Inner holiness and having a pure heart are more important than appearing holy on the outside.

People sometimes get caught up in an idea of looking a certain way. Wearing certain things makes you more holy. They go to extremes with discussing dressing modestly. Then judge others who do not adapt and look exactly like they do. God doesn’t expect us to look like cookie cutter people. He made us individuals, and the Holy Ghost inside of you will lead you and guide you how to act, walk and dress.

I Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

Out of all of Jesse’s sons, David would have been the last one that Samuel would have chosen to anoint king. Samuel looked at his brothers judging them to look more like a king. But God knew the heart of each of them. He knew that David had a servant’s heart that loved the Lord. His heart was pure.

We cannot judge people by how they look or dress. God sees us as we will be in the future and knows our hearts. Our faith walk is all about having a pure heart inside of us.

Luke 6:43-45 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. 45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

What is in our heart is going to overflow out of us through our actions and words. Judgmental attitudes do not come from a place of purity. It often comes from a place of jealousy and self-righteousness.

We want to be found with a pure heart before God. Doing all we can to allow God’s love to flow out of us.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP497 HOW TO INCREASE FAITH

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: HOW TO INCREASE FAITH

As Christians we talk about faith, hope, love, salvation. Many feel like they need more faith. Most of us have felt like this from time to time. We find ourselves facing something difficult and feel like our faith is failing.

Even the apostles that were following Jesus asked for more faith.

Luke 17:5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

Without faith it is impossible to please God. But we do not get an infusion of more faith just because we ask for faith.

Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Hearing in this verse means understanding. So faith comes by understanding and understanding comes by the word of God. The more we study the word the more our faith in God grows. Because when faced with tough situations, we can use the word to strengthen us to keep going. We will automatically recall the stories of how saints of old overcame their seemingly impossible situations.

Luke 17:6-7 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

Two things we must know about mustard seed. When planted it turns into a large tree. Our faith can grow just like the mustard seed, big and strong. The second, mustard is pure, it is not so much the size of the seed as the authenticity and purity. Mustard stays mustard, it will not mix with other herbs. Our faith has to be pure and not mixed with doubt, negativity or other distractions.

The more we exercise our faith, the stronger it gets. Just like body building. Those people do not get those huge muscles by lifting five-pound weights. They keep adding to the amount that they can lift. Soon they are lifting large amounts of weight.

Faith means- Facing All I Trust Him.

Believing is having faith. Believing is accepting something as true even if you didn’t see it with your own eyes. I didn’t see Jesus die for my sins. I didn’t see him raised from the dead. I didn’t watch as some of his believers did when he ascended to heaven. But I believe it to be true, that is faith.

James 1:6-8 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

Remember what I said about the mustard seed being pure. Our faith has to be pure. We are to ask in faith not wavering from our belief that God will grant our request. We cannot sway between two opinions like we are a boat being tossed in the waves of life. We cannot be double minded; we have to have our mind set with faith that God will answer our prayers. To be double minded is unstable and shows lack of faith.

I couldn’t try to help you increase your faith without going to my go to verse. It is one I use daily to keep me going the right way.

2 Cor 5:7 For we walk by faith and not by sight.

Many times, things look the opposite of how our faith needs to see them. We cannot depend on our natural senses to see situations in our lives. We have to look at them through the eyes of faith. Walking by faith means we believe God, even when our natural senses cannot find evidence.

Get in that word and increase your faith. We are about to walk through a season that we are going to have to rely on our faith to see us through. Because our natural eyes are going to want us to fall into fear and anxiety. But God is in control and we have to look to him to deliver his people from the evil of the enemy.

Keep the faith, stand strong, God is with is.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING –EP496 FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST

We as children of God are in a unique position to know the truth of God. Many are blinded by the lies of the evil one. Those of us who were raised in church often take for granted the message of the cross. We have become desensitize to the suffering of Jesus. He endured more than would be humanly possible and kept going. Because he understood what was at stake, our futures.

It is easy to get complacent in this life. Daily struggles and responsibilities distract us from what God would have us do. That is why I try to encourage you to keep your God Focus. It is something I have to remind myself of daily.

I had a thought I wanted to share with you. None of us are on the same spot on our journey. Some have been walking with God for many years. Others may have just made the big step to start turning over control to Jesus. It doesn’t matter where we are or how much bible we know, we can always grow in grace and wisdom.

Prov 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

We all have stumbled and fell short of God’s plan. We fall and we fail him. But we pick ourselves up and we start again. Use the natural for an example: There is a reason why young children are called toddlers. Because the are easy to fall. They are still learning balance and how to walk. As they mature into school age, they are steadier on their feet, but still fall occasionally.

This is how we are as Christians. When we first start our faith walk. We are unsteady, still wrapped up in the world in many ways. But we slowly begin to get our balance. We think we can walk, then the enemy comes along and tests that theory. We stumble and fall. God knows we are trying and he forgives us when we ask.

The next time the enemy comes with the same thing, we are a little wiser to his traps. This time we know how to avoid it. But with each new level in God there is a new level of devil to fight. This is why it is so important for us to learn to be led by the Spirit. This is why we need discernment so that we can resist the enemy.

This is not a journey we can do alone. We need the body of Christ. It is important to surround yourself with a group of people that have your back. People you can pray with and encourage as well as draw encouragement from for your walk. This is what church is about, finding a group of people that love God and love one another.

How does the world know we are followers of Christ. Is it our bumper sticker on our car? Is it the fact that we carry the bible with us everywhere we go? Is it the cool saying on our Christian T-shirt.

John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Some say love one for another. But the King James Version says love one to another which means we show that love. We don’t just have love for our brothers and sisters. But we give that love to them.

I hope this encourages you to seek God, walk closer and share the love he has given you with those around you. Love God and Love People, this is what we are called to do.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP495 HOW SOON WE FORGET

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: HOW SOON WE FORGET

I often think about the children of Israel. They had believed God and saw many awesome things. But then they still turned and asked for a golden calf. They wanted to be God’s people when it benefitted them. But they didn’t learn to trust him. He took them to the promised land. But they refused to go in, so they wandered in the desert for forty years because of unbelief.

They were just one battle away from taking what belonged to them. Did they think that God wouldn’t go before them? Did they doubt his protection. They allowed fear to be bigger to them than their God. But before we judge them too harshly. We often do the same things to God.

We treat him like we don’t fully trust that he will work things out for our good. We want to believe and try to walk by faith. But sometimes we allow the enemy to speak fear into our hearts. Fear is not faith. It takes faith to please God. This is why they wandered for forty years until that generation had passed away.

Deut 5:27-29 Go thou near, and hear all that the Lord our God shall say: and speak thou unto us all that the Lord our God shall speak unto thee; and we will hear it, and do it. 28 And the Lord heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the Lord said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken. 29 O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!

They told Moses to go hear what God had to say and tell them and they would do it. They made vows to follow God’s commands and to do the right thing. But God knew that they would build a calf and put it in his position as their god. He knew their hearts were not changed just because they were free from being in captivity.

His greatest desire is for us to fear him and keep his commandment. He wants fellowship with us as he did them. But sin separated them from God.

I cannot seem to get away from the ways we are like the children of Israel. At first chance they built them and idol of gold. We often have idols and don’t even realize it. These idols are in our hearts, which are the most dangerous. It is easy to see a statue and say it needs destroyed. People can get rid of it and repent.

We often have idols we do not even realize. Anything that comes between us and God is an idol. These things on their own may not be considered a bad thing. Our church, our ministries, our family and friends. If we put any of them before God it is idolatry and we may as well have a golden calf. Because our hearts are not 100% right. God has to be first. He must sit on the throne of our hearts. Then all the good things can be added to our lives. He has promised to add good things into our lives.

Matt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Most of us have been guilty of praying hard because we needed God to intervene in a situation. As soon as the crisis passed, we got busy with life and forgot God. Walking as a child of God means that we are consistent with our faith walk. We pray and believe in God when things are good as well as when they are bad.

This week I have been praying for God to search my heart. I want him to have his proper place in my life. I don’t want to be guilty of allowing my faith walk to waiver because things are good. I don’t want to forget that he saved me from the bondage of the evil one.

James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

Take sometime today to meditate on God’s word. Ask him to draw closer to you. Ask him to search you and to give you strength to walk by faith and not be double minded. We can overcome as long as we don’t forget what God has done for us.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP494 THE WORD

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: THE WORD

The weather is supposed to be cold and snowy this weekend across a large portion of the country. It seems like a good time to grab your bible, a note book and something warm to drink and study God’s word.

There are all sorts of ways to study the bible, by book, diving into the history of the time. By topic, meaning find out everything the word says about one thing. For example: look up ever verse about faith and make notes. That would be a topical study. You could also take a chapter and look up everything in that chapter, places and all the words that you do not 100% know what they mean. You would be amazed at what you can learn by looking up words.

Some feel like they would have to attend a bible school before they could understand the word. But if we have God’s Spirit inside of us, he will teach us.

Sit quietly and ask him for guidance to what you need to learn. Pray for him to open the word up to you in a new way. Then sit quietly and allow him to speak to you. He will guide you where to go in the word.

Whatever you end up studying I want to remind you of a few truths.

The fullness of God (or the godhead) is in our Lord Jesus Christ. He died so that we could live life and have eternal life.

Hell was made for satan and his demons. Man was never meant to go there, but because of disobedience to God’s laws some people will end up in the fiery punishment for all of eternity.

God loves us and will deliver his people. He will provide what we need. He will heal us when we are sick.

When we are weak God is strong and will give us strength to keep going.

When mankind is blinded by the enemy, God’s light will shine into the darkness, giving people a way out.

Fear, anxiety, depression are all tools of the enemy. Just like all of his lies. We need to pray for God’s discernment to know when the enemy is lying to us.

We can never fall too far for God to reach us, if we want to be reached. Just look up and ask him to pick you up.

Letting go of the weights of life will help us with our faith walk. We can overcome with Jesus by our side.

There is not a problem too big or a battle too hard for our God. He will help us navigate our problems. He has given us the whole armor of God to protect us in battle.

We cannot give up, we have to keep pressing on and walk by faith. Aligning with God’s purpose for our lives will allow us to win many to the kingdom of God. Winning souls is our purpose. We just have to keep the faith.

I pray that you find encouragement in something I have said today. I also pray that the next time you open your bible that it will come to life for you. There is joy in serving Jesus.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP493 ALIGNING WITH OUR PURPOSE

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WELCOME TO GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING

THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: ALIGNING WITH OUR PURPOSE

God has plans for all of us. Those plans however big or small will never workout until we come into alignment with God’s purpose. He has been preparing us our whole lives for this moment. He is getting ready to do great things in the earth, there is a huge harvest that needs gathered, it is all hands on deck. Now is the time to find your purpose.

The word align means to place or arrange thing in a straight line. To bring order to your actions through prayer and God’s timing. Making sure that you line up with God’s plan.

God prepared Moses to be the one he would use to set the Israelites free. Think about it, Moses was raised as a future Pharaoh. He knew their laws, customs, religious beliefs. He knew the Pharaoh, was raised with him as cousins. Moses knew how stubborn the Pharaoh would be and felt like he was helpless to change his mind.

He started making excuses why he wasn’t the one to go. Moses was looking at his ability to take on this monumental task. He forgot that God would go before him and would do the work for him, he just had to be obedient and show up.

Most of us at some point has been like Moses with the excuses. But we have to see the bigger picture. It is not about our abilities; it is about the souls we will reach if we just align ourselves with God’s plan and purpose for our lives. It is about people finding God and being free from their form of bondage.

If we can get aligned with God’s purpose for our lives no one, and nothing not even satan himself will be able to stop us. But first we have to make sure our mindset is right. The purpose has to be God given and not man given.

We achieve alignment with God’s purpose for our lives by prayer, submission to him, repentance and focus on the word of God. In other words, we have to keep our GOD FOCUS.

Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Aligning with our purpose comes through having our mind set on what is the perfect will of God. We renew that mindset through prayer and study of God’s word. Asking him for direction to our purpose. It comes by living in the Spirit.

Gal 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

This verse calls for us to allow the Spirit of God to lead us and walk where he leads. When we align with God, we bring our life, thoughts, actions and desires into harmony with God’s will, purpose and plans.

Our prayer everyday should be:

“Dear God, help me to align with your plan for my life. Help me forget my plans and ideas of how things need to be done. Help me to not give in to all the directions I am pulled in every day. Things like social media, entertainment, the long list of responsibilities that beg for attention. Help me to put you first.

Help me to align with your plans for my day and my life. I understand that people are needing someone to stand in the gap for them, to help them find you. Help me to fill the gaps you need me to fill, so that we can reap the billion-soul harvest. Amen.”

There is one verse that comes to mind when I think about us walking in the spirit and finding our purpose. I will leave you with this verse.

Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

Are you ready to align with your purpose?

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

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