For the month of NOVEMBER, these will be the 4 One Words for us to "Focus" on:
EXPECT
the week of November 3
I 💙Lighthouses, Blue water & sky scenes & Philippians!
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CREATE
the week of November 10
PURPOSE
the week of November 17
INTENTIONALITY
the week of November 24
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although the main One Word Focus for all month is
GRATITUDE
actually - for every day
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I can hardly believe it's already
NOVEMBER
but I EXPECT 2024 to only
get better
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This 1st week's
"There's a big difference between EXPECTation and comprehension ..."
CCR's opening statement continues this thought ...
| It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the One who is invisible. Hebrews 11:27 NLT |
| Proverbs 10:20 ESV; 2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV; Ephesians 3:20 ESV; Matthew 17:20 ESV |
Taking Inventory
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CREATE
Reminder: Taking Inventory
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PURPOSE
Reminder: Taking Inventory
Reminder: Taking Inventory
Many points in this devotional on EXPECT. I'll start out with "Many times, we set our EXPECTations based on our desires rather than on His given instruction from His Word." ... (Ouch!) but so very true, however I think we're hoping that when we do that it is aligning with His (at least, in most cases) yet we are ever too human & sadly too fallen (selfish, fleshly) ouch, ouch. Yes, I am ever so aware that HE is God (and I am not) recurring ouch! and then this the BIG "oucher" "...our trust becomes built on whether HE (?) met or exceeded our EXPECTations." ... must I continue, so convicting ... line after line ... "many times we interchange EXPECT with wish ..." And as usual the best for last "EXPECTations make God's voice the loudest in our lives, letting the foundation of His character form the way we embrace the present, past and future." Thinking BIG now!!! I have the faith to believe and I do EXPECT Him to show up (but not as I wish, how He wills and will ... HE is God, He is in control and He will show up whether I'm ready, willing or not. Yet I will still WAIT and EXPECT Him in my day/week/month/ year ... moment by moment! in 🙏💙 (sigh) I EXPECT there are even more hidden treasures coming as I anticipate all that He assures us in that "His Ways are higher than our ways (always) & His timeline ..." yet to come and be - because He & His Word deliver & exceed all our EXPECTations and I try not to question Him. (but I'm sure I do)
ReplyDeleteI agree with the many “ouches” and conviction filled words. I EXPECT this week will show us several more, too!
DeleteI have to share Sue Boldt's Morning Moment of Prayer: "Morning Moment of Prayer…
DeleteDear Lord Jesus…Oh, how I love that You awaken me each morning with a fresh word to my heart to see me through the day. I know that You are at work in the major decisions facing my country this week, and for these difficult situations in my life or loved ones' lives that I have been seeking You about and battle praying for _______ (name them). I live in perfect peace, knowing that You have every answer. I once again surrender my preconceived ideas about what you should do! My trust is totally in You as I lean into the love and power through the Holy Spirit. In Your Name Above All Names, Jesus, I pray. Amen!"
…He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear To hear as the learned.
Isaiah 50:4
https://www.sueboldt.com/moments?
🙏🏻 Love it!
DeleteThe book stayed right on point with EXPECT and EXPECTATIONS. My favorite part was “When we expect God to show up, we lean on it, plan for it, and live in a way as if it has already happened.”
ReplyDelete(I love the picture you chose, as well)
So thankful you shared your favorite part because it's so good (and easier to accept) and that's why I had to add Sue Bold's prayer because it goes with this ... as we lean and EXPECT... the more 🙌🏼ever after ... 💙💚 🛐
DeleteWondering how I missed your favorite part because it really is the BEST ... no conviction, no ouch - just EXPECT God to show up & lean! Much more beautiful to think on this & live & lean & count on His plan (it's gonna happen anyways - according to Him)
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