Thursday, April 19, 2012

Thriving


“Thriving”

Life has a way of bringing us situations we might not have been trained to handle. However, with God, we can thrive instead of survive. In every situation Jesus was in, He knew how to take it and turn it around. He knew who He was and to whom He belonged; two variables which caused Him to never doubt His assignment on planet earth. 

In the book of Corinthians, Paul writes to the Church at Corinth and tells them to live a life that is thriving. He tells them to embrace the truth that makes them free. This city became one of the wealthiest cities in this time. But even thou you could acquire things; they did not live a thriving life. A thriving life is more than having money, it’s more than notoriety; it’s a life that has allowed Christ to permeate throughout their life.

It starts with building a bridge between you and the place of purpose.  Instead of saying “this is the way I am” no say, “I am more than a conqueror, I have God’s favor, I have His authority and His presence.” Every time you speak the Word, you have just moved into a life of thriving. I have known of people who were gifted, smart, and even Pro Athletic. Everybody could see it but them. The reason was they lived a life of constant survival; just make it to Friday. Then when Monday came around, just make it to 5 pm. No my friend, God designed us to thrive. He knew life would have hard at times, but we must remember God said for us to enjoy and not endure. 

Today, wherever you are in life, reaching your goals, in the middle of a setback, or maybe you have not started; step into thriving mode and watch your purpose vehicle accelerate to your destiny. God said in Mark chapter nine verse 23 with Him all things are possible. With God you can thrive and not just survive in life.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark 


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