What's Next

"What's Next," is a question I often posed before the Lord after I had completed a long-awaited goal. There were times when I didn't even enjoy the success because I was so focused on what I would do next.

I have discovered that "NEXT" will always be known through an intimate relationship with Christ.

When you were recreated in Christ Jesus, you were given desires to do the good works God planned and prepared ahead of time for you to walk in. There is a good life God prearranged and made ready for you to live. (paraphrased - Ephesians 2:10)

The key to discovering God's prearranged plans for your life or "What's Next," will always be through a relationship where you walk and talk with the Lord. Stay focused on Jesus and He will always LEAD you to "NEXT."

Prayer for the Journey

Heavenly Father, thank you for your continual guidance in my life. Thank you for reminding me that I can keep my eyes on you and not always looking for what I am supposed to do. As I remain focused on you, you will guide me into the plans that have been prepared for my life. Help me to slow down and enjoy life and the successes that come with it! Help me not to live life rushed, always trying to get to the next assignment. As I live in a close relationship with you, help me to realize that you are leading and guiding me on a path that will always bring me to "NEXT."

In Jesus Name, Amen!

Wrong Focus = Wrong Results

Here is our question for today...What is the Result of Wrong Focus?

Your inability to properly focus could cause you to miss the promises of God....that’s exactly what happened to the children of Israel. Let's get our focus right so that we can experience all of God's goodness here on earth. I hope this video encourages you to not be moved by what you see but maintain your focus on Christ to experience a new reality of life.

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Focus on the Good

One day I was searching for a document on my computer and came across some old pictures of a time when my kids were much younger. When I saw the picture, I instantly became sad. I began recalling some of my parenting moments, wishing I had done some things differently. I had this overwhelming feeling of guilt and sorrow that instantly consumed me. The Holy Spirit's voice rushed in and said "Danielle, you have had way more good days than bad days. You were a better parent than you think you were. Now, change your mindset and focus on the good."

When we look over our past, the enemy tries to get us to focus on the bad...the times when we wish we would have done things differently. He knows that forever looking at our wrong will cause guilt to invade our thinking and delay our progress. According to 1 Timothy 1: 13, Paul, was a blasphemer who killed Christians! When he gave testimony of His conversion, He focused more on God's grace that called Him into the ministry than His past mistakes.

Today God is saying, CHANGE YOUR FOCUS. You have had more good days than bad days. It is up to you to choose to focus on the good. Your emotions are a product of the state of your mind. So, choose joy over sadness by focusing on the good of your past and not the bad.

Prayer for the Journey

Lord, as I look over my life, help me to focus more on the good rather than the bad. I have had some challenges in life but they do not outweigh your goodness. When I focus on the not-so-good moments of life, I begin to sink in sadness. However, when I focus on you and your goodness, I have a mind that is at peace and saturated in joy. There is too much for me to do and much progress to make. When my soul (mind, will, intellect, emotions) prospers, I declare and believe I too will prosper.

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