It is sad to say but human nature is
to settle for less. We tend to blow things up on the negative side but not so
generous to think good things for ourselves. It’s good to be humble but it’s
also okay to expect great things to happen to and for us.
When we’re expecting good things we’ll
draw in the blessings of God. It’s not a sin to desire the good life. However,
it is a sin to hoard the blessings God gives us. Sometimes I can’t help but
think people have been brain washed to believe God objects the fine things of
life.
Throughout the Scriptures God is
represented as one who blesses. Repeatedly He replaced negative circumstances
and turned it into positive. There were many wealthy people who were part of
God’s plan and He used them mightily. I believe, Christians should be the
happiest, healthiest, wisest, most favored and prosperous people in the world.
God not only loves the poor but He loves the rich as well. Yet, we hesitate to
go all out and expect great blessings from our God.
Truth is you cannot be a blessing to others
unless you have something to give away. This is not only true in terms of
finances but also our attitude, character, love, joy, peace, influence and
abundance of resources. We can only give what we have. So why not strive for
the best things of/from God?
We all remember the parable of the
talent. One got five talents, another two and one. The first two individuals
looked at their gifts and talents and said to themselves, “I’m going to do great things with what God has given me.” They had
a mindset to produce great things for God. As they did their due diligence, God
blessed the work of their hands and prospered them. We all know what happened
to the last person who did not believe in the talent God had given him.
Today, I’m encouraging us to believe
the best from our God. Don’t just settle for what you want and need but believe
God for more so that you can have plenty of joy, peace, love and abundance of
resources to share with others. Dare to believe God for finer things in life.
No one is going to limit you from what you receive from your God. Only you have
the power to limit God’s blessings in your own life.
In the Bible, the children of Israel
limited God and it made Him angry. Don’t do the same mistake of living a mediocre
life and having a barely get by mentality. Expect the best things from life.
Believe in God, believe in people and believe in yourself.
Turn off your negative expectations.
Move away from self-pity, discouragement and defeated mindset. God wants to promote
you. He wants you to be happy and fulfilled in your family. He wants to give
you the desires of your heart. He will spread a banquet table right in front of
your enemies. He will vindicate you. He will set you high above all nations.
Your name and legacy will be great. You will leave a mark for God. Prepare for
the best and not the worst. Set your mind going in the right direction. God is
preparing a great future for you. Prepare for the best! I’m praying for you.
“For I know
the thoughts and plans that I
have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and
plans for welfare and peace and
not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome”
(Jeremiah 29:11 Amplified).
What
do you think?
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