Joel Osteen Ministries Understand that God sees your heart. If you step out in faith with a pure heart toward God, with the right motives, doing your best to please Him, then in His great mercy He will work out great things for you and take you to incredible new places.
Hmmmmm It seems every where I have turned in the past week or so, a message has been coming through loud and clear....... STEP OUT ON FAITH..... What does this mean? Well everyone who really knows me knows that one of my favorite sayings is "There are signs everywhere".... Part of seeing/hearing/feeling them is being aware, of yourself, your surroundings, and your faith.
I have to admit that I am one of the nosiest people I know lol, I do not like to be surprised (ok a little surprises, but that's it) and I always want to know what's ahead. But in growing and learning, in taking this walk of awakening, I have learned that faith is one of the most important elements in life.
I used to be such a worrier. I worried about everything. One day I was engaged in a very interesting conversation with my stepmother. She was telling me her story, how she came to be who she is. One of the things I heard so clearly is that you have to stop worrying. Have faith that God wants the best for you. Then she asked me a question, a very important question...... "Has he ever let you down when it really mattered?" ... And my answer was no.... of course there were times when I didn't get my way, or I thought that things should have or could have gone another way .... but all in all I have had a blessed, actually very blessed life. He has showed up and out more times than I have been disappointed.
I have learned to look at the miracles he performs in my life... I always say I get one a day. Sometimes it's nothing big at all. It has gone from finding great parking spot when I was running late to work, to a stranger buying me a cup of coffee just because.
I have since stopped worrying (lol OK,I don't worry nearly as much, but hey I am after all a work in progress) and I have noticed so many positive changes in my life. I choose faith, I choose to believe and step out in faith that all is well and divine order and right action is always taking place around me.
Here are some Quotes, and Affirmations that have inspired me!
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Today's Affirmation Meditation: Today I am reaching the next level of my spirituality; increased is my walk by faith and not by sight and my understanding is not my own but the Lord's. In this I am humbled!
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Joel Osteen Ministries
Discover the freedom of trusting God. Release your frustration and release your worry. Walk in peace, knowing that God loves you and is in complete control.
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2 Corinthians 6:2 says, "…now is the time of God's favor..." No matter your circumstance or situation, God loves you and His favor is upon you. Declare it and walk in it!
Alonda Cooper (via MarriedtoMe) Today's Truth
1 Peter 4:12-13 "Do not be surprised at the painful things you are now suffering. These things are testing your faith" (ICB).
Joel Osteen Ministries God wants you to live a life of great reward! "And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek him" (Hebrews 11:6 NLT).
