Reflecting on the past

"When we reflect on the past, we can see God's faithfulness more clearly. We can remember how He's come through for us and how He's uniquely woven His plan into our lives." Chris Tomlin.

Your Measure of Faith

Romans 12:3

3… God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 

I've read this verse so many times but this morning I loved how Pastor Joseph Prince compared it to using your muscles.

 Quote: 

'Faith is like muscles. We are all born with a measure of muscles. But some of us develop our muscles better than others. Bodybuilders, for example, exercise their muscles very regularly to make them grow bigger and stronger.'

 The measure of faith we each receive, grows when we feed it and use it. How do I feed my faith? By hearing or reading the Word of God. When we speak or confess the Word of God and expect good things to happen, we are using it. The more we use it , the more our faith grows.

I am challenged this morning with the questions...What are you doing with your measure of faith? Are you feeding it daily? Is it being used?

As I use my faith, speaking it, confessing it and TOTALLY believing in God's Word, I draw on the inexhaustible power of a mighty, faithful and loving God! 

 

Mindsets-Fixed vs Growth

A psychologist friend of mine shared an article by James Clear on ‘Growth vs Fixed mindsets and how as an educator, it can be applied or promoted in any learning environment.

My takeaways from the article:

·     * You can have both a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. The difference is, having a fixed mindset can sometimes become a hindrance for our development or our growth. When I tell myself that I’m no good at something, I will avoid situations that would cause me to do it! However, with a growth mindset, I look at mistakes and setbacks as learning and growing opportunities. With a growth mindset, I allow room for growth, and confidence to bloom.

·      *“Your mind is a powerful thing. The stories you tell yourself and the things you believe about yourself affects your behaviour.” James Clear

All of this caused me to reflect on faith during my devotion this morning.  Am I so fixed in my ways that I do not allow room for change? My reading was from:

Galations 4: 6-7
Because you are His sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are His child; God has made you also an heir.

Do I believe that I’m an heir through Christ? Do I believe that God has sent the Spirit of His Son to dwell in our hearts? What am I feeding my mind with? Am I feeding it with negativity and defeat? What stories am I telling myself?

My faith in His Word and His ability to perform His Words will determine my approach to challenges throughout life.


With God, my brain has no ceiling! Anything can happen! Will I choose a fixed mindset or a growth mindset?

At the cross

Just love this song. It reminds me of His love. There is nothing greater than His LOVE. Even though I may fail Him or I may stray from His presence, I know that He still loves me. Nothing can separate me from His love.

Happy New Year

2016 is upon us. New encounters, new adventures and new challenges.  Thank you Lord for this new year. I surrender everything into Your hands. 

Increase your standard of giving

Love this quote!