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  Experiencing God’s Favor Scripture: Proverbs 8:35, NIV “ Those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. ” (Proverbs 8:35, NIV) I find this verse highly motivating. This verse alone makes me want to know God; value his Word; practice the principles of  SOAK, SOW, and FLOW ; be transformed, and capture the vision God has for me. Psalm 36:9 is another major “Button Pusher” verse for me. The psalmist writes, “ For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. ” I want to experience the life the Holy Spirit can and will impart to me as I practice the principles of SOAK, SOW, and FLOW. I also want to place myself in a position, subject to God’s sovereignty, to experience his favor on my life. What a Spiritual M&M to munch on! Ephesians 5:14 serves as a wake-up call: “ This is why it is said: ‘Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’”  When Christ shines on our lives, things happen. When we bring our lives in harmon...

  Psalm 68: Today’s reading is a psalm of praise. It recounts God’s constant presence and care for the Israelites, from their wanderings in the desert after leaving Egypt to their victories in battle with Canaanite kings. The psalm concludes with a joyful procession into God’s sanctuary (the Temple in Jerusalem), God’s defeat of Israel’s enemies, and songs praising God’s power. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 68:4 GNT Sing to God, sing praises to his name; prepare a way for him who rides on the clouds. His name is the LORD—be glad in his presence! Read 68 God rises up and scatters his enemies.     Those who hate him run away in defeat. 2  As smoke is blown away, so he drives them off;     as wax melts in front of the fire,     so do the wicked perish in God's presence. 3  But the righteous are glad and rejoice in his presence;     they are happy and shout for joy. 4  Sing to God, sing prais...

  God is My Gold Scripture: Job 22:25, NKJV “ Yes, the Almighty will be your gold and your precious silver. ” (Job 22:25 NKJV) Now we see it! All the  DNA markers of the strategic kingdom investor  come from God himself. Our relationship with Christ is more precious than anything else. As we navigate through life, we want to experience the resurrection power of Christ. He alone is the reward of this life we seek to experience to the fullest. In Philippians 3:10, the apostle Paul writes, “… that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death… ” And in 2 Corinthians 1:20, Paul writes, “ For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. ” Our relationship with God is the key to life, both in this world and in the one to come. Abram was exposed to this revelation: “ After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Abram....

  I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness. Isaiah 61:10, ESV No Time to Waste The prophet Isaiah could have just said, “I will rejoice,” but he was saying, “God, I rejoice greatly in You today. My soul exults in You for the gift of salvation. I’m not going to waste this day living negative, focused on my problems. I’m going to live this day to the full.” We are not here by accident. Billions of people have lived and died, but God chose you to be here at this time. He woke you up this morning and clothed you with the robe of righteousness. He’s crowned you with favor. He put seeds of greatness in you and calls you more than a conqueror. One way we honor God is by living joyfully and happily. He didn’t create you to drag through the day, overcome by problems, discouraged by disappointments. No, this day is a gift from God. Once this day is over, we can nev...

  The Lord’s ROI (Return On Investment) Scripture: Matthew 25:25–27, ESV “‘ …So I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.’  But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. ’” (Matthew 25:25–27, ESV) In Kingdom of God one of our main motivations, at the instruction of Jesus Christ, is to build up treasure for ourselves in heaven, so our lives will echo into eternity. Some people don’t care about building up treasure for themselves in heaven; they think they can coast their way to heaven after making a decision for Christ. The above passage makes it clear there is another side of the coin that relates to the Lord’s ROI, or the Lord’s  Return On Investment . He sacrificed his son, Jesus Christ, so you and I...

  The righteous shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4, ESV Unwavering Faith The Scripture says that Abraham had unwavering faith. We’re told that against all hope, he hoped on in faith when the promise of a son seemed impossible. That means you’re not going to be talked out of what God put in your heart. You’re not moved by what’s not happening, by how long it’s taking, by the setbacks. The negative chatter and the people who don’t believe in you are not going to dampen your faith. You have a made-up mind. You believe that God is in control and that what He promised will come to pass. No person can stop Him. No bad break, no delay, no sickness, even all the forces of darkness cannot keep you from your destiny. That means you not only believe but you take it one step further and say, “I still believe.” When you believe despite the medical report, despite the bad break, despite how impossible it looks, you’re going to see God do unusual, uncommon things. Miracles are set in motion an...