Name it, Claim itWritten by Joyce C. Lock
You've heard expression 'Name it, Claim it'. Though we'd first need to know intent of one's heart, phrase implies to Christian version of a spoiled brat ... "I'm your child. You owe me!" It has been said that God is honor bound to do as He said He would do. That statement is more correct. But, first, what did He say? Scripture was written as an example. God will love us in at least as many ways as He did people of old. But, we don't get to pick out our favorite verse, stomp our feet, and say, "I want it now!" To claim what God has named, we first ask Him to show us His will, to give us a promise, or whatever we need to know His desire for our given situation. It could even be a Bible verse that touches our heart, wherein we can know that that is God's desire for us also (as our heart is where He dwells).
| | In Ways You Never DreamedWritten by Joyce C. Lock
When we're not right with ourselves, we're not right with world, and we're not right with our God. It happens to best of us, brings out worst in us, and effects rest of us. No one can help us until we're ready to help ourselves. Often, least thing has become insurmountable. If we knew how to make it right, surely, most would. Since beginning of time, people have prayed prayers for help and guidance that appear to go unheard. God has a better plan than taking us around a problem. It is to our advantage, working a far greater glory, when He takes us through. Bloom where you are planted, do what you know to do, take step provided. Then, He'll show you next step and next. One day, you'll look back to discover God was growing a most beautiful flower for His garden and that flower was you; sure, steady, faithful, and strong.
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