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I know many of our readers will be blessed as they read this very practical word by Anne Ballard. It is full of revelation for you as you prepare for God's promises ahead.
We all have promises from the Lord and many of us are waiting for them to come to pass...but we don't need to sit idly by at all! You can move forward, taking those steps in faith, and see what God will do.
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"How to Be Prepared for Promise"
Anne Ballard, Redding, CA
In this season, God is reassuring you that you have been prepared for exactly where He's called you to. In the trials of life, you are more than a conqueror because He has overcome the world! Intentionality regarding who you allow to influence you is key, and as you surround yourself with those who have more faith than you do, breakthrough will follow your intentional choices.
God is also miraculously healing wounds from betrayal, and forgiveness will lead you into wholeness of mind, body and spirit. This season, God is surprising many of you with a glimpse into your legacy, and He's revealing what He's done to accomplish His word in your life. Watch in wonder as He reveals to you how prophetic words that you've partnered with have come to pass.
This is a season of preparation for promises that God has given you – specifically promises related to provision, abundance and dreams. Take time to evaluate what you've been given through your family line, asking God to open your eyes to see.
The Prepared Mind
"We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust Him more, for along with every trial God has provided for you a way of escape that will bring you out of it victoriously." (1 Corinthians 10:13 The Passion Translation)
God has prepared us for where He's calling us. God created camels to be uniquely equipped for the desert climate in which they live. They have the ability to store fat in their humps that prepares them for the times when food and water are scarce. They have bushy eyebrows that keep sand out of their eyes in a sandstorm. Their long necks allow them to reach the leaves on tall desert trees, like palm trees. Camels are prepared, equipped and designed to handle life in the desert, and because they are uniquely equipped for it, they are not afraid of the harsh conditions that would present a definite challenge for the rest of us.
If you are entering into a difficult season, or you are already in the midst of a challenging situation, take comfort in the fact that God has already given you what you need, and that you will be shaped and refined by your trial (James 1:2-4). You must change your mindset, picturing yourself as victorious in your own life. God knew your circumstances before the foundation of the world. He knew the trials you would face and the heartache that would ensue. And precisely because He knew what you would face, He has equipped you to be more than a conqueror in your life (Romans 8:37). Jesus told us that we would face trials but that He has overcome the world (John 16:33)!
If you are prepared to face what you encounter because you know God has given you what you need, your perspective will change and you'll have a much greater chance of being successful. Don't lose sight of the fact that God has given you everything needed for what you're facing right now! God has and is preparing you for...(continue reading)
