The Lord has spoken through several friends this past week (whether I wanted to hear it or not, or even thought it would be something I needed to hear).
1. Focus: Where is my focus?
*Am I overwhelmed because I am not focused on His Spirit and His ability to carry out the tasks He promised to accomplish through me?
*Am I unable to focus on a task because I have picked up too many tasks to attempt to complete?
*Is my focus scattered because I am anxious for the future and the unknown?
~ The Lord has convicted my focus levels. Realizing that I am running myself too thin and trying to accomplish too much in an unrealistic amount of time. It has been extremely difficult to manage my “to-do list” as my launch time is fast approaching (January 1st from San Francisco). I also have realized that I am trying to wear all of the “stress” instead of casting my needs and cares upon Christ, which is disobedience. I am stealing glory and honor from Him when I put myself on the throne and take charge. What a simple lesson, but difficult lesson on humility…the throne doesn’t belong to me.
Proverbs 16:3
“Commit your work to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.”
2. Hear His voice
~This lesson is incorporated with my focus. If I find myself unfocused and distracted by the world, I eliminate the discernment to hear His voice and increase the negative voices that rattle my brain (the lies from the enemy).
*Do I hear and listen to the lies that Satan wants to cloud my thoughts with?
*Do I find myself “lost” in a whirlwind of racing thoughts and jumbled ideas? Is this due to my lack of desiring to hear His voice or lack taking the time to listen to that voice? Or do I desire my ways and desires to outweigh whatever His plans may be for the situation? Is my pride causing a heart issue that directly influences my ability to hear His voice?
~ I am praying that the Lord helps focus my mind, thoughts, actions and heart. I pray that my heart lines itself with His heart and desires, taking each day for itself. I pray that I embrace and use each opportunity that He presents in my day (at work, with friends, tasks, etc). I am praying that He continues to guide and direct my words, even in the midst of stress and chaos before launch, and that the decisions I make bring glory and honor to His name and direct others to His kingdom!
John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice,
and I know them, and they follow me.”
Prayers: Please continue to pray for me as I finalize the details of my trip before launch. Pray that I embrace the time with family and friends as well. Also, I only need $3500 to be completely funded, so pray that the Lord would supply that amount before January 1st. Pray for my heart to stay focused on His desires and to hear His voice easily. Lastly, pray for my team~pray for unity and love.
