Atmosphere

We can change the atmosphere around us.

Morning prayer

This morning God had me read Isaiah 43: 6,7 I will say to the north, 'Give them up!'
and to the south, 'Do not hold them back.'
Bring my sons from afar
and my daughters from the ends of the earth-

7 everyone who is called by my name,
whom I created for my glory,
whom I formed and made."

We were all created to show off the glory of God. These verses say all people can be saved. He wants them to return to what they were created for.

2 Lessons Learned

2-5-08 Perspective and selfishness.
Most times a change of perspective is the only thing needed to encourage yourself. Sometimes we see only a little part or a piece of time but God sees the big picture. He knows this is only a breath of air or a puff of smoke. This too will pass. We need to look further than what is at hand. Other times we see the goal as being too big to reach. If we just break it down to small steps (one at a time) it will get done. 99 pennies for a burger. One penny= too small to make a difference but 99 together gets a Wendy's burger.
Even other times we focus on one problem holding us back- offense, addiction, not good enough, death, ect. and don't let God heal us and get past the problem to live blessed. The flip side to this is ignoring that one issue in our life. This leads to no growth and regression.

Selfishness is the key to most of the lack in my spiritual life. God is showing me areas in my marriage, ministry, relationships, growth (spiritually), work, attitudes, emotions, thoughts, and home (private) life are hindered due to selfishness. It's hard to believe that even in ministry I was selfish. I was wanting recognition and acknowledgment.