We thought we could serve 2 masters without consequence. We thought we could work for money and then squeeze in the time for God without being depressed, burnt out, and frustrated. This approach to life is the literal opposite of what God instructed. God wants a relationship with you and if the only time you show up is when you need something you're going to have a horrible relationship. If you're serving God's good plan you already know God is going to provide what you need.
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:31-33
If we seek the Lord first instead of asking God to rescue us from the messes we've made, we get to fulfill the role God has already prepared for us to shine in. Before you knew yourself God had the perfect role for you to shine and bring Glory to his name. All we have to do is accept and submit to his will. The longer we continue to work our plans and "manifest" what we want the longer we have to wait for God's blessings to manifest in our lives.
Getting Our Bread Up With The Lord
For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”” John 6:33
Our actions are the evidence of our beliefs. The Word of God encourages us to take action. By consuming the Bread/Word of God we build up within ourselves the strength and conviction to do the work of the Lord. We know that faith without works is dead and saying we believe without following Christ's example exposes our double-mindedness so by consuming the bread of God we cure ourselves of this condition and others like it such as
Depression
Lack of Motivation
Lack of Commitment
Analysis Paralysis (Too much planning not enough action)
My question to everyone reading this is WHY NOT? What are you holding on to in your current life? Is it your job, your career, or your position? Just for perspective The average household wealth of America's Top 1% is 33.4 Millions dollars . If you have no chance of ever closing the wealth gap or even experiencing financial freedom you've got everything to gain by working for The Kingdom of God.
The Game is rigged, the rich get richer, the crooked cheat, and the greedy change the laws to profit at the expense of the people. Aren't you tired of playing their game? God has been waiting for you to get tired of the corporate plantation so that you can willingly take on the Servant of the Lord role so that you can mature in Truth and Love. With Truth and the Love of God comes the kind of relationship with God that allows you to ask for anything and expect to receive it.
Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14:12-14
Knowing how Faith and Works go together, getting your bread up with the Lord looks like following his example and doing the work of the Father you know you've been called to do. This brings us into the habit of faithfully asking for the things we need to bring Glory to the Lord. If you're looking for an increase, create space in your life for God by doing everything you can with what you already have, and don't let ANYTHING get in between you and doing the will of the Lord. This is how you get your bread up with the Lord, by following the instructions of Christ.
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