Do You Know What Are You Supposed To Do?

"With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith." - 2 Thessalonians 1:11

Whether you are a big sports fan or not, it’s easy to get caught up in the action whenever a famous sports celebrity is on TV. Why? They play at such a high level that it is an inspiration to watch them when they are "in the zone.” What does it mean to be "in the zone?" Well, that’s when someone’s actions seem effortless, almost as if they could score at will.

We can all think of a bad day at work, but can you think of any time when you were "in the zone" - a moment where you enjoyed your task, you were caught up in your work and lost track of time? What were you doing at that moment? What skills were you using? What was it that caused you to be passionate about the work? Understanding the answers to these questions will often help you better understand how to best use your time and talents - in other words, find your calling.

A calling is found when we are passionately using our God-given gifts in a way that pleases Him. We are not talking about your personality profile, but about those God-given gifts listed in the Bible like teaching, counseling, generosity, administration, and prayer, and wisdom, among many others.

Kirk Livingston, CEO of a communications company, sums it up, "When we find ourselves involved with God at work, we also begin to find the work we were meant to do." And that’s how we discover our true calling from God.
Have you discovered your calling? If not, pray and search for God’s will. Over time, He’ll reveal it to you.

In His Love

Leslene

The Right Place

There comes a time in everyone's life that you feel everything and everyone is against you. That is how I felt so many times.
Then I ask myself, "Am I at the right place?" " Am I doing what God has called me for?"
I realise today, I feel and think that way, not because I doubt God's purpose for my life, but others doubt what God has called you for.
Last week you felt comfortable doing God's work, you were even filled with so much excitement, but now, just because someone said something negative regarding your progress, you doubt.
That is so straight from the pit of hell. The devil hates you for enjoying God's work.
God might even appoint people to help in ministry but because others feed you with negative words, you think God wants to remove you. That is another lie straight from hell. Don't worry, trust God to show you what the plan is. If you know you're in God's will and willingly obey God, He will never remove you.
"Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies." Rom. 8:33
God wants everything to go well even if He sends in help. It's not neccesarily a bad thing. Being a team is good. It's actually awesome.
I love what John Maxwell says: "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
That quote speaks volumes to me. We cannot do things alone. We have to accept that God's work belongs to the body of God as a whole. It's not yours alone.
Don't listen to any third parties. Look what happened in the Garden of Eden. The serpent came and confused Eve.
Don't let it happen to you. Trust God in all your ways and lean not on your own understanding...
Remember, that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
In His Love
Leslene
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Angry Much?

"Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." - Ecclesiastes 7:9
We all get angry. We're human, after all. But, do you ever feel your anger is justified? Have you ever used the term "righteous anger?" The phrase is often used when someone has wronged us so unjustly that we say, "I have every right to be angry." And then to justify our outburst, we'll add, "Jesus showed righteous anger, didn't He?"
 
Well, yes, He did. But it is important to notice what triggered His righteous anger. Once was when He entered the temple and found it had been turned into a place for taking advantage of the poor. Jesus was furious about it because God was not being respected. Jesus also got angry whenever people were taken advantage of, mistreated, or were shown contempt. And Jesus became indignant when the disciples would not allow children to visit with Him. These are all displays of righteous anger.
 
But understand this: Jesus only became angry when others were mistreated. Jesus never got angry when HE was treated unjustly. So, how did He react when He was the target of injustice? Look at what Jesus did when He was unfairly sentenced to death, the ultimate act of personal injustice.
 
He said, "Father, forgive them."
 
"Right From The Heart Ministries"
In His Love
Leslene

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Struggled for years: Boldness

 So many people battle with not being bold enough. This is a trick of the enemy. I know what it does to a person who does not walk in their authority given willingly by God through Jesus Christ. What is preventing you from being "The Real You." This was my battle for years, but the more I searched God's word, the more I realize what God wants from me. Please declare the below and trust God to show you how to be bold.

I give no opportunity to the devil. I give no place to fear in my life. That which man fears comes upon him. Fear hath torment.

The fear of man brings a snare, but perfect love casts out fear. I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears.

God has not given me a spirit of fear, but a spirit of love, power and a sound mind. In righteousness I am established, so I'll be far from oppression.

I win not fear or be in terror. It shall not come near me.

The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall. I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore I will not fear. If I were still trying to please men, I should not be a servant of Jesus Christ. But I am a servant of the most high God. I fear not, for He is with me. I'll not be dismayed, for He is my God. He will strengthen me, He will help me, He will uphold me with His victorious right hand.

I'm not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God unto salvation to those who believe. I'm a minister of reconciliation. I'm an ambassador for Jesus Christ. The anointing I've received abides in me. The anointing breaks every yoke. I received power when the Holy Spirit came upon me to be His witness. His Word which comes out of this mouth will not return void but will accomplish His purpose and prosper in the thing for which it was sent. I know my God, I am strong, I will do exploits. As He is, so am I in this world.

I am righteous; therefore, I am bold as a lion. He will never fail me or forsake me; therefore, I can boldly say, The Lord is my helper, I'll not be afraid. What can man do to me? As a young man, I am strong. The Word of God abides in me. I have overcome the evil one. I am an over comer. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. I am a hundred-fold Christian. I am complete in Him. I am more than a conqueror through Christ who loves me. Grant, Lord, to Thy servant to speak Thy Word with all boldness while You stretch out Your hand to heal and signs and wonders are performed through the name of Thy holy servant, Jesus!

I His Love

Leslene

Rules of Engagement - Cindy Trimm

Activation Prayer

As GOD'S OFFICIAL legislator and law enforcement agent:

 

I come in the name of the resurrected Jesus, whose I am and whom I serve, "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord".

(Phil 2:1011, KJV; see also Psalm 82:1-8).

 

I effect and enforce God's original plans and purposes over and against the plans and purposes of Satan.

(Daniel 6:1-28).

I decree and declare that in this battle no intrinsic (internal) or extrinsic (external) weapon, be it emotional, financial, social, physical, psychological, interpersonal, spiritual, or organizational, formed against me shall prosper.

(1 Samuel 17:47; Isaiah 54:17; Jer 51:20; John 14:30; 2 Cor 7:5; Eph 4:27).

I place upon myself the armor of light and of the Lord.

(Romans 13:12; Eph 6: 13-17):

Truth to cover my loins (Psalm 51:6)

The breastplate of righteousness to cover my heart and chest cavity

(Psalm 5:12; 2 Corinthians 6:7)

The gospel of peace to cover my feet (Isaiah 52:7)

The shield of faith to defensively and offensively cover my body (Heb 10:38, 11:1,6)

The helmet of salvation to cover my head (1 Thessalonians 5:8; Isaiah 59:17)

The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (Eph 6:17; Revelation 1:16)

The Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 13:14)

A robe of righteousness (Isaiah 61:10)

The glory of God is my reward (Isaiah 58:8)

I decree and declare that the weapons of my warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God.

(2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Ephesians 6:13-18; Romans 13:12; 1 Samuel 17:45).

I pull down strongholds, cast down vain imaginations and every high thing that lifts itself against the knowledge of Jesus Christ. My thoughts are now subject to the Lordship of Christ.

(2 Corinthians 10:5; Isaiah 14:13-14; Ezekiel 28:2).

 

The Cry

"Hannah, why are you crying?" Her husband Elkanah asked. "Why won't you eat? Why are you troubled? Am I not better to you than 10 sons?- 1Samuel 1:8 Isn't that how we feel at times? Well, it may not be over not falling pregnant, but there are so many things that troubles us. I sometimes sit and wonder, when will God come through. Therer are times I feel like doing my own things, but then I'm reminded of Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will guide you on the right path." That s not easy. So when I feel like acting on my own plans, I am reminded of what God did yesterday, last month or even this morning. He is so faithful in all His ways and here we want to not trust Him. I am hosting a ladies event soon and I am so nervous. There still so much I have to do and it seems as if nothing will be done on time. I am putting my trust in God and I know He will send he right people to attend. I trust God to send people who will help and I trust God to bless them abundantly. The same like Hannah, I pray and I do doubt and I know there are times you doubt as well, but we have to keep on hoping and not look at the unseen. There are people like Elkanah who questions your emotions, but God knows and He knows how to answer. Hannah was deeply hurt and she cried but God came through. she a vow to God which she kept and God honored that. Let us be like Hannah and follow through on what we promise God. He will come through and He knows our every thought, emotion and every burden. In His Love Leslene

Get Rest

As for me, I will continue beholding Your face in righteousness (rightness, justice, and right standing with You); I shall be fully satisfied, when I awake [to find myself] beholding Your form [and having sweet communion with You]. PSALM 17:15

Each evening the sun sets on all of our problems and on all of the mistakes we made that day. But something marvelous happens to us as we sleep—the Lord gives us rest physically, mentally, and emotionally. We are renewed and rejuvenated to face the next day. Today we may wake up with the same problems we had when we went to bed, problems that yesterday we felt we just couldn’t take anymore. But somehow
today, after proper rest and sleep, we think, I can do it; I can face it again. God promises to renew our
strength when we rest in Him.

I had this huge burden and it was really hard to deal with it, even though I know God would work it all out for me. I still had this nagging voice in my head that God will take too long. I waited the situation out and kept on trusting God until I had the peace that surpasses all understanding. I am so confident that whomever comes and questions the decisions I made, will leave the very same if they don't believe my decisions was based on the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
My encouragement to you today is that you will know, no matter what, you are never alone. Trust in the Lord your God and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your paths. (Prov. 3:5...)
I give it all to Jesus because I cannot do this on my own.

In His love
Leslene