I've been reading on Joseph. His life is astounding and many of us probably relate to his experience, especially pertaining to his relationships with those closest to him.
The passage says that when his brothers saw him coming to them from afar, they said "Here comes this dreamer!" Clearly, Joseph had vision for something greater than what his brothers ever imagined. He caught a glimpse of his identity before God and it rocked him. He shared it with them out of excitement which unbeknownst to Joseph, was not a good idea. Joseph wasn't expecting it, but him sharing backfired...
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Lately, I keep hearing this phrase playing over and over inside of me, "God just wants to do life with us" like any good parent would. It's not about all of the works and glory. It's not about arriving, achieving, and success. Those things always come to an end anyway, don't they? Isn't it more about learning, growing, discovering, and beholding? God just wants to do life with us! He wants us to embrace the journey and enjoy the ride...
This is one of our favorite Graham Cooke stories... Living in Christ makes us vulnerable to laughter. Laughter is more than a choice; it’s a requirement for us that we be happy. God’s highest plan for our lives includes a desire for us to find, live in, and love the joy that is in Christ. God is good news! His love and presence is an absolute tonic for us.
That's right, put God on the phone!
Trust, Rest, & Allow...These are words I often hear God say to me on many occasions or words such as flow, or go with it... Often times we get so set with expectations about appointments, commitments, or time frames, but when it suddenly changes or delays... I woke up this morning, grabbed a cup of coffee and sat down in a quiet place with the Lord. The first question He asked me was...
Do not be discouraged because The Call didn't happen like you thought, or in the time frame you expected. Some are called as decorative "Lawn Trees" and others are called as " Mighty Oak Trees". You're training has been longer, because it is no small thing that I have called you to... I(Papa God), have called many to run their own business. That is perhaps why it is not working out for them so well, as they lay down their lives for another man’s business. Yes, there are times and seasons when... I spent several years overseas in a variety of places. Single-minded to His call to the nations. To follow Him, lovesick, willing to do anything for Him. In the process and by the tutorship of the Holy Spirit and other gifted ministers of His Grace, I learned on the job...
When all seems to be going well, suddenly there is an immense attack from the enemy? Why?...
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