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Day 7- Authority

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Author: Bill Rawnsley

Authority is a responsibility to take action. We have been delegated by Jesus himself to take action. We have been given both authority, power, and ability to carry out everything Jesus has commanded us to do.

Jesus commanded us to go into the world to preach and teach the gospel to all nations. On the surface it would seem that I would need a special ability or talent to perform and not work because I was told to go into the world and tell ALL nations about the gospel.

But we live in an extraordinary time and place, surrounded by people. As we look around our country, we see so many nations represented. A true melting pot of the world. We may not all be called to be preachers or teachers but we are all called sons and daughters of the most high God. We are ALL members of the Body of Christ and we all have the Holy Spirit who always leads and guides us. Remember this: Jesus told us the world will know HE is real as we show love for one another.

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35

A few years ago, I was on an assignment and things seemed to get worse daily. As I walked between buildings to each different person I was praying for, the Holy Spirit said, “I love these people. That’s why I sent you.” Wow… I had the authority to preach the gospel by demonstrating love to them. 

Let this command marinate in your thinking. It provides you with the authority and ability to do it and do it exceptionally without fear.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father thank you that Your love has been shed abroad in my heart. Jesus commanded us to love one another just as He loved us. Thank you that we have the authority and ability to do that just like He did. And by that love for one another, all nations will see that we are His disciples and know that Jesus is real. We choose to exercise this authority over our emotions and circumstances forgiving others regardless of the offense, offender, and frequency of offense seven times seventy daily if needed. We choose to love and walk in that  authority and ability to fulfill the great commission. In Jesus name. Amen.

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Day 6- Patience

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Author: David Fullerton

Since I have struggled over the years with patience, I had to look up the definition. Patience is the ability to stay calm while you're waiting for an outcome that you need or want.

Usually, what you are struggling with is something that the Lord is trying to show you. Are you impatient with people? Are you impatient waiting on the promotion you were promised or a new job? Or is it the person in front of you, beside you or the one really close behind you on I-24? 

For me it was the feeling that I needed to be on time, and I’m sure it had nothing to do with the military training me to be +/- 30 seconds time on target. How would you like to live with that person? Oh, my poor wife! I learned to be patient enjoying the moments and enjoying the people who I was with.  I realized that it's ok to sometimes be late. There's no need to rush.

"Patience is not the ability to wait, but how you act when you are waiting." - Joyce Meyers

Maybe for you it’s practicing empathy to defuse your impatience.  Give the other person your full attention and try to see beyond your own frustrations by imagining yourself in the other person's position. Or maybe just to tell yourself it’s ok to be late and ask God to show you what He might be trying say. So, what's triggering your impatience? Make that list, journal it, look and see what's causing you to feel this way. 

PRAYER

Dear God, I thank you that You have immense patience for me, even though I don’t always have patience.  Thank you that because I believe in You and have received eternal life, that You are always showing me mercy.  I don't deserve how good You are to me, but I accept Your promise that You love me and have great patience for me.  I am humbled by Your unconditional love and I praise You for Your patient, saving grace. Amen.

“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.”  Ephesians 4:2-3

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