Blessed, Not Stressed

Because of Jesus, we are blessed. We are empowered for success. Knowing this truth, we should not find ourselves stressed. Stress is a result of focusing more on the problem rather than the solution Jesus has provided. You can live a life with less stress by truly understanding how Jesus has caused His blessing to come upon your life.

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Having the Right View of You

The perspective you have of yourself has a great influence on what you believe you are capable of doing. God wants to use your life to change the world but this great assignment becomes difficult to pursue when your focus is only on you.

The children of Israel were given a promise of having their own land but it would take their cooperation by fighting giants who were already occupants of it. Rather than focusing on God's promise, presence, and power being with them...they focused only on themselves and in their perspective, looked like grasshoppers in comparison to the giants.

When you don't view who you are and your abilities to accomplish the task at hand through God, your view of who you are will always be small compared to the task at hand. The scripture says in Acts 17:28 that it is in Christ we live and function and have our identity. In Christ, you can view yourself as courageous, strong, bold, enough, and victorious. God has given you a new identity and His promise that you will win.

When you know God and know the power He has given you, you can be strong, stand firm, and do great exploits (Daniel 17:32).

Prayer for the Journey

Thank you for your Son Jesus who has given me a new identity. Today, I make a decision, to no longer view myself as inadequate, powerless, incapable, condemned, scared, and unintelligent. Through you, I have been transformed and can do all that you are asking me to do. I know the journey will not be easy but I am reminded that there is always a favorable outcome. I realize that fighting the giants that possess the land I am to inherit, provides an experience in which I can depend on you and see your promises come through. It is through this experience that I can see the new creature you have made me to be that will allow me to come out with the victory. In Jesus name, Amen!

Boldly Going Before the Throne

Because of religion, it has become quite difficult for people to accept the goodness of God by grace. Most people often think they have to live a life of perfection to earn God's goodness. With this mindset, people try to live a godly life through their own self-will and empowerment. I've been there and that thinking caused my life to be in an unending cycle of condemnation and guilt.

I can recall times, feeling ashamed, when I didn't spend time with God. The shame made me avoid Him because I assumed He was displeased with me. I would then do something that I thought would earn his pleasure and favor back. This would relieve the guilt and ease my conscious to reenter His presence. And of course, this cycle continued.

God's grace says that you have free access to the throne of God despite what you have done and where you are in life. Grace says you are forgiven and God doesn't hold your sins against you. Actually, He doesn't even see your sin because the blood of Jesus has completely washed it away. No, this doesn't give you free rein to live a life dishonoring God and His Word, but it eases your mind to know that you can go boldly before God's throne to receive help in the time of need. God wants to be your help.

If you are dealing with a way of life that you know is displeasing to God, don't run away from Him, but run towards Him. Let Him show you how to trust Him. Let Him build you up internally to eradicate the sin out of your life. Let Him be the source of power in you to resist what is displeasing to Him. The key to defeating sin is Jesus and the enemy's plan is to keep you in condemnation and not feel that you deserve to be in His presence.

Be reminded on today of Hebrews 4: 16 NLT So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

Prayer for the Journey

God, my desire is to live a life that is pleasing to you. I realize that sin is the root of not trusting you. I choose to not walk in condemnation and shame because of my faults. I come boldly before your throne realizing I am forgiven because of grace alone. Lord help me! Through your word change my thinking! If my thinking is changed then I know that my actions will be changed. I draw close realizing that change happens only through You! In Jesus Name, Amen!

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