Mind Set (part 2) - Use What You Have

Exodus 4:1 – “^“So the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?”

      As we progress into our plans for 2016 let us be mindful and have a mindset that what we need has already been provided.  When Christ said from the cross that ‘it is finished’, of course we know the direct message is of the salvation story; but also it entails that everything set forth for the coming Kingdom has been set in place.  This includes our life purposes and how the Holy Spirit directs and guides.  We often hear it said that “God does not give vision without provision” and while it has a nice rhyming ring to it; it also righteously encapsulates the oneness and completeness of how God operates.  Since God knows the ending before we even begin he knows what to put into us before we ever know what we will need. 

     Trust the skills, talents, abilities, knowledge and experience that you have already.  While it is important to continue to seek higher levels of achievement, education, skill development and advancement; be cognizant of what you already have ‘in your hand’ and at your disposal. 

     What are you good at that people always compliment?  What comes so easily and naturally to you that you could do it proficiently in your sleep?  What makes you delight in doing it so much that you could do it for free (and many of you already do)?  What has God so ingrained in your spirit that you know without a shadow of a doubt – “I can do this!” – well - start now believing  - “I have all I need!” No more excuses that you will start ‘as soon as you get more money saved; or take one more certification class; or get a more reliable vehicle; or the kids get out of school.  Start with what is in your hand.

     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to a make it a GREAT day!  Enjoy this first week of 2016.  A great start gives hope and promise for a great finish.  Be blessed!  Dr. JoAnn