Blessings & Battles

<p>Would you believe me if I told you that half of our blessing comes from God's Blessings, while the other half comes through our battles? The Bible teaches that all blessings come from God and that He is the source of all good things in our lives. It says in James 1:17, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." The Bible also teaches that we will face trials and difficulties in life, but it is through these battles that we grow and mature in our faith. As Romans 5:3-5 says, "We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."</p> <p>Today I challenge you to look at your "battles" with a new perspective, It's God helping you to become everything He needs you to be!</p> <p> </p> <p>5:20 - “Coming to church isn’t enough to enter in what God has for you.” Spend time with God through prayer, reading the Bible, an applying his word.<br /> <br /></p> <p>9:30 - “God will take you where you are, but won’t let you stay where you are.” Serve God with your whole mind, heart and soul.<br /> <br /></p> <p>13:01 - “Make a decision today to not lean on your own understanding. If God has blessed them, he will bless you.” Don’t become discouraged that your breakthrough is taking longer than others. Remain joyful throughout the process!<br /> <br /></p> <p>22:28 - Luke 22:47. “People who are for and against you, are blessings to your life.” God can turn any circumstance into a positive outcome. Look for the lesson God wants to teach you from each encounter made.<br /> <br /></p> <p>32:21 - Don’t ruin opportunities or regress your growth by speaking negatively about current circumstances. Those are defining moments in building faith and belief in God.</p> <p><br /> Takeaways</p> <p><br /> - Allow God to be your stability!</p> <