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A Crowned Thorn

What is the value of a thorn in our Christian journey? First, we must identify what a thorn is. According to the Dictionary one definition describes a thorn as “a source of continual annoyance or trouble”. A thorn can cause an immediate pain from its puncture or it can cause constant irritation and distress. Thorns that appear as a source of trouble are usually not welcomed companions on our daily quest. But the thorns we encounter are useful despite their irritations and disruptions. Thorns come to challenge and to strengthen your faith, your character, and your witness as a child of God. Thorns are the mechanism from which you gain more than you lose. Thorns are the pathway to reaching higher heights and deeper depths of sanctification and glory. With each thorn that attaches itself to your life, you become more and more like Christ. You become an overcomer of the thing that came to irritate or to disrupt your growth, but it, in turn, propels you into greater achievement in holy livi...

Give Yourself Some Grace

 

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Vision and expectation.  God has a vision and expectation for our lives that is revealed in intimate communion with Him and His word.  God does not do things haphazardly.  He initiates and develops things with great care and purpose.  And He sees the end from the beginning, always calculating the journey to reach the fullness of its design.

Trying to understand the heart and mind of God while living out the ebbs and flows of a natural existence can be a challenge. Often times the routines of life get more of our attention than our purpose in which we were designed.  In addition, it takes a lot of intention to see yourself and to accept the love and high calling God has placed over us.

He sees us as His own, precious, and one of a kind. He has formulated each of us with a unique destiny in mind, that may surprise us to discover.  Being a royal child of the most High and a chosen vessel to fulfill the vision of God in the earth is daunting and yet fully expected. God knows that in order for you to attain that which He has called for you, you must come to see yourself as He sees you, and allow Him through His presence and His word to shape and to train you along the way.

As you live, you learn, while under the Masters care. See yourself beyond the ordinary. You have been divinely selected and divinely equipped with the spirit and power of God to do what only you can do in the earth.  Grow in grace knowing that as you follow Him, the more you are transformed by Him.  And as you are transformed, so are the people, places, and things, that are connected to you. 

So, as you go forward, sometimes unsure and feeling unqualified for the task's set before you, remember you are clothed in the grace and power of God.  Lean into His love, and trust His plan. You are no ordinary person. God did not make a mistake in choosing you. So, give yourself permission to walk fully in your divine purpose with pride and thanksgiving. And when you get weak and the challenges seem too great, give yourself some grace, knowing that you are not alone and you have the support of a father and King who seeks to shine bright through you!

Journal Entry: Dear Lord,  I am struggling with my confidence. In you I have everything and can do all things but I see myself and the work of my hands as not up to par. I feel I am lacking and I feel guilty that I am your child and still so insecure. Help me Lord to see myself as you do and to be more kind to myself. I know you love me and I thank you for your grace and patience to help me blossom into who you know I can be.

Now it's your turn to let your soul speak! Grab your journal. Share your struggles and how God is helping you to give yourself more grace on your journey.

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