When You Don't "FEEL" Like Working
We've all been there...that moment when you just don't "FEEL" like working...especially on a Saturday...or a Monday...
Soul Check!
Hey, look...I get it...some days it's hard to be excited about #adulting...but I want to challenge you with some thought-provoking, mindset-shifting things to consider about your job, your workplace and your assignment:
Work is a form of worship
It's not just about serving and worshipping on Sundays...it's a 24/7, 365 mandate!
Honor God through your work, it's is a form of worship! Cursing your work is dishonoring your assignment.
WHATEVER you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. - Colossians 3:23
Operate with excellence and integrity, innovation and creativity! You are an ambassador of Christ! You've been created in the likeness of His image, equipped and empowered with gifts to share. This glorifies your Maker.
You are the Salt and Light
(Matthew 5:13) Salt purifies and preserves. Let the light of the Lord illuminate the spaces you enter. Even if it seems you're in a "dark" place, when you allow God to shine through you, darkness flees! It is illegal (against natural and spiritual law) for darkness to snuff out light. Don't limit the work Jesus wants to do through you by checking Him at the door. Invite Him into your workplace! Watch the atmosphere transform around you.
Pray over your office, leadership, coworkers, clients and customers. Stand in intercession and pray blessings over those you work with...that's right...even those that are hard to get along with!
If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! -Luke 6:32 NLT
Honor your assignment
Thank God for the place of influence you've been entrusted with. You've been chosen, commissioned and commanded by God. For what? To love God and love others.
I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, IF you have love and unselfish concern for one another. - Jesus (John 13:34-35 AMP)
You are set apart
This may mean you don't participate in the same behaviors as those around you: complaining gossiping, slander, malice, undercutting, or stealing. Don't conform to those around you to fit in. Peer pressure is prevalent in the workplace. Watch your words and check your motives. Learn to embrace your identity in Christ. Arise and take your place. As an appointed one of the Most High God, speak words of life and love; edifying, encouraging and uplifting those around you.
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. -1 Thessalonians 5:11
But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. - 1 Corinthians 14:3
Obedience precedes blessings
Want increase, favor, and promotion? Understand the power of reaping and sowing. Even when it seems hard to understand what's happening around you. The politics and policies may not make sense in the natural. Ask God to reveal what's happening beyond the natural and understand that because you have the same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead living and dwelling within you (Romans 8:11), you have the empowerment (authority) to transform the world around you. When you start approaching issues from a Kingdom perspective, expect to see things begin the shift in your favor in the natural.
If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities. -Luke 16:10 (NLT)
Be encouraged today. You matter. You make a difference!
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In the wake of a rather risque Superbowl 2020 half-time performance by JLo and Shakira, many Christians are struggling with how to respond. Join this healthy, Kingdom-building, legacy-leaving conversation as we explore healthy ways to process in prayer!
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I don't care to be "Well-Known"....⠀
I'd prefer to be KNOWN-WELL. ⠀
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Don't we all?⠀
Deep down, yes. This is a deep inner heart need we all have...but here's what I've observed...⠀
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The spirit of fear and the conditions of our culture have us filtering, pretending, striving, exhausted...there's an identity crisis happening. Constantly looking around us to gauge if we're measuring up...under the weight of pressure to present ourselves all polished and pretty, right?⠀
How many other people out there want to love God and serve His people? ⠀
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I know celebrity christiandom is modeling a culture of striving for spotlight...but what if we took a moment to take our eyes off "them" and instead looked to Jesus and asked, "Hey, Jesus...whatcha doin'? How can I partner with you today to bring life, hope and love to those you place in my path today?" ⠀
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Or here's another:⠀
"Hey Jesus, what do you think of what we've made of the modern church?....Will you show me what Your Kingdom priorities are and how I can align with Your vision in this time?" ----That's a risky question...He may share some things you weren't prepared for!
Time to arise and shine the light of His glory into every crack and crevice of this earth.⠀
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THIS is YOUR invitation....⠀
Let's do this in alignment with Jesus and the times we're in...let's get creative...think outside the box...get out of the seats and into the streets...after all, we're given the mind of Christ, right...let's study how He did things during His 33ish beautiful, precious years walking the earth...let's try that! ⠀
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Over the years as I’ve ministered, coached and counseled people, many people have reached out and confessed their confusion and curiosity for this gift as well. Maybe you’re in this category. If so, I welcome you to read on!
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There’s so much more that could be said on this subject and I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Have you ever felt like you were under the pressure to be someone you're not? I totally relate.
Maybe you're feeling the tension of trying to fit in when you know you're made to stand out.
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Have you ever been in the process of pursuing projects and plans that God has put on your heart only to sense that He wants you to wait?
Those moments can be confusing and even disappointing, right?
There are moments in our life when we set out on a path by our own will and determination and then realize, “Uh oh, something isn’t right here.” Or maybe you need to hit pause because unavoidable circumstances arise…other times you hear clearly from the Lord with what He wants you to do and you trust God and obey…only to find later it seems He changed His mind or is asking you to hold off, wait, focus on other things or give you a new assignment entirely.
These moments can create a tension between our soul (mind, will and emotions) and our spirit. Sometimes it causes us to question our own sanity. Sometimes it even makes us question God!
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Do you feel God is calling you into the ministry?
Which, by the way, is all of you who profess Jesus as your Savior and Lord! 🙌🏼 I have a simple message of encouragement as you are processing your big dreams, visions, and prophetic words about futuristic plans to be on that platform with a mic ministering to many.
What is Sozo?
SOZO is the Greek word translated “saved, healed, delivered.” Sozo ministry is a unique inner healing and deliverance ministry aimed to get to the root of things hindering your personal connection with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. With a healed connection, you can walk in the destiny to which you have been called.
A Sozo session is a time for the Sozo team to sit down with you and with the help of the Holy Spirit walk you through the process of freedom and wholeness. Sozo is not a counseling session but a time of interacting with Father, Son and Holy Spirit for wholeness and pursuing of your destiny. (Source).
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Why do people suffer from depression?
Is it scary being an adult?
What is marriage all about?
If there are thousands of other planets and galaxies, why would God choose us when we’re so little compared to everything else?
How can I deal with my friends leaving me behind and lying to me?
How do I avoid dry seasons in my life while still being committed to the things I’m committed to?
How can I encounter God personally?
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A look inside a creative mind —>
Is there enough natural light?
Is there high energy allowed in the space?
Is it too cluttered or are there distractions that will take away from my creative flow?
Is it a free open space for me to move around?
Can I be messy during my creative process?
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These are just a few elements I sort through when in the creative zone. I’m a complete nut 🥜. Anyone relate?!
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