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Accepted by God

August 27, 2012

In Ephesians, Paul tells us that we have been accepted in the Beloved, and that we have become His cherished sons and daughters. In Jesus Christ, God makes possible this favored place, this place of total acceptance. Just like Jacob with Joseph, God’s favor rests upon you as His “highly favored one.” This is true of every single person who is born again into the family of God.

It is this acceptance by the heart of a loving God that sets you free to achieve. Because you are accepted, you can now excel, your performance can now be Spirit-led with the possibility of eternal consequences.

Whenever performance is elevated above the truth of acceptance—whether it’s in the home, in the church, or in your own mind—you are not free to dream. Any sense of destiny or assignment from God [ … ]

A Vision from God

August 24, 2012

When you let the Holy Spirit paint a vision upon the canvas of your heart, a picture will emerge that will stagger your imagination and test your faith. If the vision doesn’t seem impossible to accomplish with your natural ability, it’s probably not from God.

But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11)

Excerpted from The Blessed Church by Robert Morris

Daily Reflection:
What vision has God given you?

DEVOTIONAL: When Good Enough Isn’t by Susan Meissner

August 23, 2012

by Susan Meissner

Author, The Girl in the Glass

Anytime I chat with someone who has just returned from a trip to Italy, the first question I always ask is, Did you go to Florence?

And if they say yes, then I ask them if they saw the David. Not the stony imposter that sits in the sun-and-statue-drenched piazza of the Palazzo Vecchio. Did they see the real deal. Michelangelo’s David. The one that stands on the tiled floor of the library-quiet Accademia. The one that takes your breath away. Did they see that one?

If they say no, they ran out of time, or no, they didn’t want to wait in line, or – and this is the worst – they’re happy with the photo they got of the copy in the piazza, I experience a little inner crisis.  [ … ]

How Far Can We Go?

August 23, 2012

The reality is we don’t know how far we can go in life. We don’t know how much good we can create. We can’t know for sure which stars in the night sky belong to us. Our destiny, in many ways, always remains a mystery.

And yet…while we can’t be sure about how far we can go, we do know this: we’re meant to go further than where we are today. We can’t deny the urge inside us to be different and to make a difference. We might not be able to reach the sky, but we can step into the opportunities that are right in front of us. We can take risks.

Excerpted from Spark by Jason Jaggard

Daily Reflection:
What risk are you being called to take today?

God of All Creation

August 22, 2012

Jesus, the greatest person who ever lived, said, “Look at the birds” (Matthew 6:26), and Solomon, the wisest man, said, “Take a lesson from the ants” (Proverbs 6:6). Both our Savior and the man renowned for his wisdom understood the deeper truths that God reveals through His creation—from foolish sheep to dangerous predators, soaring eagles, birds of prey, and even hard-working insects.

A friend once said, “If you can’t see God in everything, you won’t see God in anything.” In this book we will explore expressions of God’s love, lessons in His grace, warnings about sin, and other eternal truths as we consider our pets and other awesome residents of God’s vast creation.

Exerpted From God of All Creation by James Robison

Daily Reflection:
What have you noticed about God in each of His creations?

SNEAK PEEK: One Nation, Under Attack by Grant R. Jeffrey

August 21, 2012

Prepare Now for America’s Fall

Click here to download chapter one of One Nation, Under Attack.

The enemies of free-market capitalism have launched their final attack. History’s most powerful nation soon will be reduced to an isolated, impoverished country with no influence over international affairs.

A close reading of prophecy reveals no mention of the United States. The wealthiest and most powerful nation in history will play no visible role in the culminating events of this age. Prophecy expert Grant R. Jeffrey has exposed the hidden causes behind the rapid disappearance of America as we know it.

Click here to download chapter one of One Nation, Under Attack.