God With You At Work-Final Post

I have great news!  I finally finished reading, “God With You At Work,” and I have to say that it was indeed an awesome book.

If you missed the post from last week, you can read it here.  The book, “God With You At Work” offered some great insights into how we, as believers, can access all that God has made available to us in our personal and professional lives.

The thing that I loved most about the book is that the author, Andy Mason, emphasized the importance of relationship with God throughout the entire book.  He stressed the significance of relationship with God and our ultimate success in life.

On this week, the most important insight that I gained from the book was from Andy Mason’s discussion on “Dreaming with God.”  I have to say that I absolutely loved this section of the book and it truly spoke to my passions and the dreams that I have in life.

Andy Mason described the cycle of dreaming with God as consisting of five steps:

1.  Intimacy–This step deals directly with your relationship with God.  Are you setting aside enough time to talk to God and truly develop an intimate relationship with Him.

2. Ask, Dream, Imagine & Create–I truly loved this step of the entire process.  This step encompasses asking God questions about His dreams and desires for your life.  What is God’s dream for your business?  How does He feel about your business?  What does a partnership with God in your business look like?  This is the stage where you partner with God and dream with Him and get to know His mind concerning you!

3. Receive–This step is when you receive your inheritance from God.  This consists of understanding that all God has for you has been given freely and cannot be earned.  You cannot do this until you have confidence in your relationship with God as your Father.

4. Risk- Do It!–The last step may be the hardest step.  This is when you step out in faith and truly test your relationship with God.  Do you believe that God truly wants you to be successful.  The dreams that God gives you will definitely be bigger than what you can handle on your own.  God-sized dreams require more resources than what we have readily available.  Take what you have and start where you are and watch God multiply your resources!

If you have not read this book, I would truly recommend it.  I was blessed by reading it, and I will be reading some of His other books, Dream Culture and Dream Journey!

 

I pray that you have been blessed by what I have shared.  Please feel free to leave your comments, suggestion and feedback.

Blessings and Divine Favor

God With You At Work

Happy Thursday!

This is Week #2 in my series on Inspirational Books that are blessing and transforming my life.  Last week, I introduced the book “God With You At Work” by Andy Mason (read it here.)

 

We will continue with this book on this week since I am still in the process of reading it.  I want to share one awesome revelation that I received from the book while reading this week that has blessed my life.

Andy Mason talks about the difference between two cultures:  orphan culture and culture of sonship.  In a nutshell, those that live within an orphan culture operate from a defensive position because they are always afraid that someone will cause them to lose their PORTION or POSITION.

On the other hand, children of God should always operate from a culture of sonship because we understand that in order to access the inheritance that God has for us, we must operate from a culture of love.  This culture values connection and values people more for who they are than what they can do.

I was so blessed by Andy Mason’s discussion on the orphan culture and the culture of sonship.  He goes on to talk about the orphan cycle and the cycle of sonship.  The orphan cycle is one of limitation because it is always trying to protect and is afraid to build and promote others.  It is a cycle that values disconnection and the only ones who succeed within this cycle are those who “earn” their way.

In the cycle of sonship, the value is placed on connection and establishing inheritance and legacy so that the next generation has a platform on which to build.  This cycle emphasizes grace and favor.  Those who operate in this cycle desire to see the next generation go further and accomplish more because of their success.

I truly believe that anyone seeking to grow in both their personal and professional life should read this great book.  If you have not gotten your copy, do so today and please leave your comments and feedback on how this book is blessing your life.

 

Blessings and Divine Favor!

Is God With You at Work?

So, another thing that I love to do is read…when I get the time, that is!  I don’t read nearly as much as I used to years ago.  However, I know that any good writer is also an avid reader.  So, it is my hopes that I can inspire you as I am inspired by the things that I read.

In looking for a good book to read next, I stumbled upon Sandi Krakowski’s Top Book Reading List for a Powerful Life and Business.

I have to say that since I have gotten serious about blogging and writing, I have been following Sandi Krawkowski and she is absolutely amazing.  First and foremost, she is a woman of God with a beautiful spirit.  Secondly, she has a wealth of knowledge that she shares openly and freely and that is something you don’t find a lot of in this day and time.

With that being said, I chose one of the books off of her list to start with.  The book is entitled, God With You At Work by Andy Mason.

 

I just started reading the book on last week, and I have really been encouraged.  The one thing that I love about the book already is that the author, Andy Mason, stresses the importance of relationship with God.  Everything in our lives, including our success in our personal and professional lives, stems from the breadth and depth of our relationship with our Father.

The author does a great job of utilizing personal testimonies to drive home the faithfulness of God.  There is nothing that we cannot achieve in our lives if we can first believe God.  God is ready, willing and able to open doors in our lives that no man can close if we are able to tap into the revelation of who God truly is and who we are in Him.

If you are a writer, you know how important it is to maintain a constant flow of inspiration so that you have what you need to inspire others.  I am glad to say that this book is doing just that for me.  It is really doing a great job of imparting inspiration, encouragement and revelation and that is what I look for in anything that I listen to or read.

I will be posting updates on this book every Thursday until I complete the book and then I will be moving on to another book in Sandi’s list until I have completed them all.  I encourage you to join me on this journey to creating a better life and business.

Please feel free to leave your comments, suggestions and feedback.  If you have read the book, I would love to hear how the book has touched your life.  If you are in the process of reading the book, please join the discussion.

Blessings!

How To Change Your Life Forever

Are you seeking permanent change in your life?

Have you come to a place in life where you are ready to do something different?

The Joshua Code Challenge is a way to do just that.  This challenge inspires you to memorize and meditate on a different verse of scripture each week.  The key is to not just memorize the scripture but begin to apply it to your life.

Review a copy of this awesome book here:

Application of the Word of God brings about permanent change in your life.

I have often found myself frustrated with life and my progress or lack thereof in life.  After serving God for over 10 years, I have come to realize that everything that I need can be found in God’s Word.  I have to admit that my failure lies in not always applying His word to my life.

It does no good to memorize scripture without application.  The Word of God declares in the Book of Luke 6:49

But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.” (NIV)

The Joshua Code Challenge is an awesome way to develop a habit of not only memorizing scripture but meditating on that scripture throughout the course of a week so that it becomes a part of who you are.  If we truly desire permanent change, we have to be willing to do things differently in our lives.

We are currently in Week 2 of the Joshua Code Challenge, so it is not too late for you to get started.  Last week’s scripture can be found in Genesis 1:1:

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

We were challenged on last week to meditate on our worldview:

What is it that you believe and most of all, why do you believe it?

The Word of God declares in the book of Matthew 24:35:

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words will never pass away. (NIV)

If we cannot depend on anything else, we can depend on God and His Word.  Everything around us changes on a daily basis, but God never changes.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)

Now that we are in Week 2 of the Joshua Code Challenge, we are memorizing and meditating on the following scripture:

For God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son that whosever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

This is one of the most quoted scriptures in the Bible.  On this week, we are challenging ourselves to really explore the depth of this scripture and what it means for our lives.

Jesus Christ made the ultimate sacrifice so that we would have access to life of abundance, joy, grace and peace.

By applying John 3:16 to our everyday life, we will have an experience that will cause our lives to change forever.

If you have taken the plunge and become a part of the Joshua Code Challenge, please leave your comments on how being a part of this challenge is transforming your life one week at a time.

May God bless you and prosper you on this week!

What Is Your Worldview?

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth–Genesis 1:1

 

Have you joined the Joshua code challenge?

 

The Joshua Code Challenge is a great opportunity to explore God’s word through memorization and meditation.  It is based on the word of God found in Joshua 1:8

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

 

Most of us are searching for more success and more prosperity in our lives, but my question is:

 

Are you willing to do what it takes to achieve success and prosperity?

 

The Word of God contains all that we need for abundant living.  Many of us (myself included) vow to do things each year to make our lives better than it was the previous year.  But what I am discovering as I continue to live is that many times that vow is harder to keep with each passing year.  We continue to do the same things in life expecting different results.  The truth of the matter is:

 

Change is hard!!

 

But I thank God for second chances each and everyday that I awake.  So, today you have the opportunity to take advantage of that second chance by embracing God’s word and putting it into action in your very own life.  This is exactly what I am seeking to accomplish by taking the Joshua Code Challenge.  I am vowing to memorize one scripture a week for the next 52 weeks.  And guess what?  You can do the exact same thing!

 

Let’s take the plunge together and challenge ourselves to not only memorize and meditate on God’s Word but put His Word into action so that we can experience the success and prosperity that we all desire so much for ourselves and for our families.

 

I challenge you on today:  step out on the Word and take that next step towards receiving everything that God has in store for you.  The scripture declares in the book of James:

 

But don’t just listen to God’s word.  You must do what it says.  Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

 

This is exactly what I am seeking through the Joshua Code Challenge:  a greater level of application!  Join me on today and let’s see where this challenge takes us.

 

You may obtain a copy of this awesome Kindle book for only $2.99

If you are indeed a part of this great challenge, please leave your comments on how taking this challenge is transforming your life.  It’s all about encouraging and inspiring one another in our walk with Christ.  I am anticipating Week 2!

The Joshua Code Challenge

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

 

 

Do you ever  find yourself saying, “I need to read my Word more?”

 

Have you set numerous goals to pick up your Bible more this year than last year?

 

If your answers to these questions are yes, I can guarantee you that you are not alone.

 

I find myself saying the same thing year after year, and I never quite reach the goal that I have set for myself. Nevertheless,  I refuse to give up because I know that my strength is found in the Word of God.

 

Thus, the Joshua Code Challenge. I came across this book in my email and it instantly caught my attention because I love anything that will bring me closer to God.

 

I decided to purchase this book, the Kindle edition is only $2.99.

 

You may also check out this interview with the author of the Joshua Code to find out more information behind the inspiration of this book.

 

 

I challenge you to join me in the Joshua Code challenge and to draw closer to God through memorization and meditation on the Scriptures.

 

Please leave your comments and your thoughts about the Joshua Code challenge.

I look forward to learning with you and growing with you over the course of the next 52 weeks.

God Bless!