Weekly Thought: Key to Change

The “key to change” is having eyes to “see” the goodness of God. The enemy finds a way to affect our view through spiritual forces that hinder our “spiritual sight.” Pray for a clean heart and for the eyes of our understanding to be enlightened to get insight to see the way God sees. A clean heart is necessary for a clear view. A clear view is necessary for change.

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What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?

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This is a very familiar question. From our youth and continuing into adulthood we often find ourselves wondering what were we put on this earth to do? As a first step to answering the question, individually one may ask himself some follow-up questions, “What makes me tick, what gives me motivation, and what are my dreams, passions & desires?” As a part of self-examination when we ponder our individual answers to these questions, we should then ask ourselves would Jesus be found with the same types of motivations, dreams and desires?

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Bloom Where You’re Planted

Recently I’ve developed a desire to learn how to care for house plants. I’ve never had a green thumb, so I didn’t want to start out being too ambitious with a plant that required extensive maintenance. I just wanted something I could easily take care of, watch grow, and enjoy. Having done my research before going plant shopping, I found out that peace lilies were a good option because of their ability to clean the air of toxins and their minimal maintenance requirement. Sounded like a winner.

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Expansion

Expansion is a good thing. It’s spreading out, getting bigger, but more than that—it’s a sign. A sign that says you’ve overtaken, conquered or even dominated your current location to such a degree that there’s nowhere to go but out. It’s the goal of gas station, grocery store and it’s God’s plan for His church. Before returning to His place in Heaven, the Lord Jesus left this command with the remaining disciples:

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