Grace Makes and Faith Takes

Salvation is a result of grace. “Grace is the unmerited abounding provision of the unrestrained operation of God’s infinite love that comes through Jesus on behalf of man, especially for those who choose to depend on Him” – Creflo Dollar.

By grace, God first allows us to see that we are in darkness (living without dependency on Him) and reveals to us the light (His salvation from the power of Satan). When this revelation occurs, God permits us to choose between life (salvation that yields the blessing) and death (damnation that yields the curse).

Deuteronomy 30:19-20 NLT “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the Lord, you will live long in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

When your eyes have been enlightened to this glorious gospel, it requires your faith for it to be in operation in your life. It is through faith, your belief in what Jesus did through His death, burial, resurrection, and seating at the right hand of the Father that allows you to lay hold of all that grace has provided through salvation. -GRACE MADE SALVATION AVAILABLE AND YOUR FAITH TAKES IT!-

Ephesians 2:8 KJ For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Now, with salvation being in operation in your life, you can go on to do the good works that God has predestined for you to walk in.

Ephesians 2:10 NLT For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Prayer for the Journey

Thank you, God, for saving me. Thank you for opening my eyes to the fact that I was in darkness. It is through my belief alone and not works that I enter into the light. Now father as I am forever in a relationship with you, help me do your will.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

Enough Faith to Rest

In today's society, most have a philosophy to grind hard to receive the goodness of the land. Most believe all blessings are a product of the hard labor of their hands. Please know that I believe in working in obedience to the Holy Spirit's guidance but it is not my effort alone that allows me to reap the blessings of God. It is my faith in what Jesus has already accomplished that I come into alignment with through belief and actions that allow me to see the manifestations of God's promises.

Jesus understood how vital it was to retreat into the presence of God to be refreshed and receive encouragement and direction (Luke 5:16). Unfortunately, I have found myself in some instances afraid to rest because of the thought that some tasks would not be completed. God has reminded me that rest is a product of faith in what He has already done. It is not by my effort only that I receive God's goodness! He has completed all things and I can rest in His finished works because of grace and mercy! Remember, although we live in a space called time, God lives outside of time and has completed the plans for your life. I hope during this season, you will take time to rest and refresh in the Lord to receive encouragement and direction for the upcoming year. I too will be doing the same. I will spend time refreshing in the Lord to obtain what He has for me to deliver to the women of God. With that being said, this will be the last weekly Prayer for the Journey post until January 3, 2022. I look forward to sharing with you what the Lord will give me. Until then, be blessed and have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Be on the lookout on January 3, 2022, for the restart of the Prayer for the Journey and enrollment for the latest courses at DWDI!

Prayer for the Journey

Father, I now realize that my inability to rest is grounded in not having faith in what you have already accomplished for me. I trust your finished works and make a conscious decision to rest in what you have already done. I will not worry about what has to be completed but will retreat into your presence believing that you have already worked it all out for my good. As I rest, I believe you will provide divine wisdom and guidance to take care of what needs to be done. In your presence, I declare that I will receive direction for the upcoming year. Your presence is more important than checking off a task on my To-Do List. I set my priorities in order right now. In Jesus Name, Amen!

How To Know You Have Faith

As a believer, it's vital to know when you are truly in faith because true faith causes what you currently do not see to become reality.

Faith is an ACTIVE trust in God. It is a belief in God and what He says is true that results in action. That action progresses you towards God's promise and destiny for your life.

I hope this video encourages you to remain in faith for all God has promised for your life!

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