Rocket Science...

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I don’t think knowing God’s will for your life is rocket science.

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 NLT

To know God’s personal adventure for you – the word plan here is simply way too tame – you and I need to have a paradigm shift in the way we think. Yes, a complete overhaul.

I didn’t have a clue how much the world influenced the way I thought and it still can often have a pretty good grip on me. However, the wind of the Holy Spirit began blowing some cobwebs – some chains – away. Only He could do that.

The shift in my thinking came when I didn’t just read the Bible to learn more, but when I also lapped up His word with the intent of hearing what He had to say to me personally. I started to know and recognize His voice, His heart, His way of doing things, and His will for me.

Nope. Not rocket science. It is simply having my thoughts and life transformed by the Master Creator.

Yes...I believe...

One of the Bible verses that the Holy Spirit has repeatedly…I mean…repeatedly…spoken over my life...speaks to me now...

"Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord."
Luke 1:45

Not that I have lived up to these words…no…not by a long shot…nevertheless they embody the great truth that “faith” is…everything…to the Lord Jesus.

We can sing His praise, we can dance in worship, we can shout in jubilation in the midst of His presence…we…we…we can go to church every Sunday, read our Bibles daily, and share the gospel…but…gosh darn…without “faith”…it impossible to please Him. (Heb.11:6)

And yes…we can actually do all the aforementioned stuff…and not have…faith.

I know…we walk timidly around this…not wanting to offend or hurt anyone. So…I am not looking at others as I write. I am talking to myself and reminding myself…of the power of the angel’s words to Mary.

Whatever is coming to your mind right now where you are struggling…choose…to believe His Word…in spite of what you are…feeling. Emotions will follow your choice (usually!). Ask for His help with your unbelief, but start somewhere…because His fulfillment of much of what He wants to give, do, and take place in your life hinges on it. No not “works,” but the Lord loves it when we trust Him.

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