DAY NINETEEN // TIMING

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 19:2 MSG

"Ignorant zeal is worthless; haste makes waste."

Pastor Nate and I have been learning in our lives that there are many things that we see for our lives and BC.  They are by the Lord.  It's vision.  Both of our personalities tend to be "go-getter" and "let's just do it now" type.  This is not a bad thing.  In fact, for what we do I think it's a good thing.  But we are learning that just because you see it or envision it doesn't mean it's for right now or to do right now.  There is the Lord's direction and there is also the Lords timing.  It's important to get both of those before doing anything.  So, when the Lord shows you something we then need to ask....."Is this for now?"

All of us have big things on the inside of us!  Dreams and visions for our lives, children, ministry, job, business, etc.  Keep those stirred up in you!  Never let them die.  God put them there.  Once you begin to see glimpses of those then ask the Lord, "what's the next step?"  "What do I need to be doing now?"  The way we see those things God has placed in us is one step at a time.  He will show us the next step and when to take it.

Today, trust the Lord with what He has placed in you.  Know that His timing is perfect and He is faithful to get to you what you need.  Rest in Him and take the steps one at a time that He gives you.  He will finish what He started in you!

PEvan

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DAY SIXTEEN // ROLL IT

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 16:3 (AMP & MSG)

This scripture verse was a great reminder to me today.  There are many things in our lives that we fret or worry about.  They can be big things (finances, job situations, relationships, etc.) or they can be small things (what to make for dinner, projects we need to do, meetings, etc.) but God doesn't classify them big or small.  He classifies it in one word: works.  Meaning the things that we do day in and day out.  In the business of life we can get so focused on what we are doing or have to get done that we forget we have someone who wants us to roll what we do on HIM!  He is our caretaker!  Thank you Lord!  

Today, remember that you have someone who wants to be in on your day and your life.  Bring your works to Him.  Let Him prioritize them.  Trust Him with what you have.  When we do this we are promised stability and success!  Include Him in the details of your life today!

Pastor Evan

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DAY NINE // WISDOM

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 9:1 KJV

I think this verse sums it up.  If we want to build our lives the right way an don the right foundation it starts with wisdom.  In our staff meeting today, someone mentioned how really opposite of wisdom is pride.  It's saying you got it, you know how, you can do it, etc.  It all comes back to dependence.  Dependence on you and your wisdom OR dependence on God and HIS wisdom.  THE ONE who IS wisdom!

DAY THREE // A CLASSIC

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path."

Have you been driving down the road and had some amazing car catch your eye? Then you think, "Was that a 54 Chevy Impala??  No, I think it was the 57. Whatever it was..... It was a "CLASSIC"!" I don't think you can ever improve on a classic.  The one thing that you can do is give it another look, catch a different angle or maybe even remember how it felt to ride in one.  

Well, we can't take a ride in Proverbs 3:5-6, but we can remember what it feels like.  We can also take another glance and let the memories of trusting the Lord come flooding back despite all the reasons not to.  Let's reestablish our faith in His faithfulness. Here are a couple different looks (translations) of Proverbs 3:5-6:

"Have confidence in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not upon thy own prudence."

"Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.  Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track.  Don’t assume that you know it all."

Such a great reminder I hope we never forget!  

PNate

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