Elevate
"For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God's one and only Son. And the judgment is based on this fact: God's light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants." John 3:16-21 NLT
I said yes to God and stepped out on faith seven years ago today, posting my first blog for Authentic Existence®. This decision has led me to experience what salvation truly means. I am no longer living by the ways of the world. I am able to Choose to LOVE. I understand the blood of Jesus came at a tremendous cost, so I no longer overcompensate in my own strength - His grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9)! In Christ, I have been able to come to the light and reflect Him; I am a Bold Full Moon™!
This took preparation. I had to learn to look to God for everything. This focus is how I have been able to move forward.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, I am becoming unlimited. I am able to go where God sends me. I can produce.
As I continue to build Authentic Existence® in alignment with Christ and overcome everything that tried to hold me back, I show others the goodness of God (1 Peter 2: 4-12); no longer clinging to my life, my testimony is becoming a blueprint to escape the network and systems of the world (Revelation 12:11).
By humbly answering God's call, relying on His mighty power, I believe at the right time He will elevate me (1 Peter 5:6-7).
As a witness to how God aligns time; I believe "...the "right time" is now" (2 Corinthians 6:2) because I am indeed ready for the Lord to make it happen (Isaiah 60:22). I have the faith fitness to do what He has called me to do in such a time as this (Esther 4:14). What about you?
Authentic Existence® Affirmation: By obeying the perfect instructions of the Lord, I will be rewarded (Psalm 19).
Heavenly Father, though being a disciple of Jesus has come at a cost (Luke 14:25-30), I've seen the benefits (Hebrews 11:1) and believe I will be satisfied by all that You will be able to accomplish through me (Isaiah 53:10-12) as I represent Christ and reconcile people all over the world - of every race - young and old, back to you (2 Corinthians 5:15-21) . In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
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