There are oodles of things that stimulate smiles out of me, but I’ll share ten with you.
Singing makes me smile, especially Christian songs.
Hearing a toddler’s belly laugh.
Rainbows … what a beautiful promise from God.
Christmas lights, lots and lots of them.
Making strangers smile for no reason.
Waving to my hubby (trust me, it’s funny).
Chocolate, but that probably doesn’t count.
Giving and receiving flowers.
Having my hand held during prayer.
Holding my pets to make them look like they are dancing.
Watching birds and squirrels out my windows with cats chirping by my side.
I invite you to take a look at our feature article this week and put into practice things that will make people smile.Share with people that you are taking the Smile Therapy Challenge and invite them to join in on your quest.
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Blade was having a wonderful time all by himself.I could see him prancing around his front
yard while his mom and little sister were in the house. They were moving.
Lori, his mom, was gathering the remaining items and
cleaning up for the realtors.While three
year old Chloe was busy helping mommy, Blade just wasn’t interested and chose
to play in the yard … and the neighbor’s yard, mine … and in the street.He was having a jolly time all by himself.
Watching him I couldn’t help but smile.He was wearing his flip flops on his hands
like gloves and spreading his arms like eagle’s wings flying.Not being content he ran over to the truck
and chucked the rubbery shoes in the flat back of the vehicle.
Freeing himself from any footwear, Blade danced and spun
around the yard making his way over to my driveway.Finding something of interest across the
street, he ran to his neighbor’s house that connected to his side yard.
I didn’t even have time for a picture, because Blade
wasn’t in any place long enough for me to snap one. Within a few short minutes my
liberated toe friend had visited every lawn as he zig zagged from place to
place, only to wind up jumping in the back of the truck to retrieve his
shoes.
My six year old smiling neighbor brought sheer joy to my
morning and he didn’t even know it.
Welcome new friends this week from:
See if your city/state/country made the list.
New on DFB – Pokhra,
Gandaki Zone, Nepal; Chichester, England, United Kingdom; Tiruchirappalli,
Tamil Nadu, India;Accra, Ghana; Quenzon
City, Marilao, Central Luzon & Metro Manila, Philippines; Chile; Nairobi, Kenya;
Mongu, Eastern Province, Zambia; Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria; Stockholm,
Sweden; Jessore, Khulna Division, Bangladesh; Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica,
Guyana; Swan View, WA, Australia; Japan; Taiwan; Colombia.
USA – Spokane Valley, WA; Manchaca & Grapevine,
TX; Gerrandstown, WV; Fresno, Lomita & Lancaster, CA; Scotia & Ballston
Spa/Lake & Bronx, NY; Kabetogama, MN; Eucha, OK; North Port & Fort
Pierce, FL; Taunton, MA; Winston-Salem & Waxhaw, NC.
Thank you for your continued support and sharing Believing
Our Belief on Daily Favor.(DFB -
Daily Favor Blog) Living
my life before God and man, by sharing experiences as I walk out my faith.
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After last week’s post The Balance Bar, I took on
another challenge by going through my email.When I looked at my new twitter followers there was something I found
peculiar, yet encouraging.
So many of
the sites I viewed had bio pictures with people sporting the most wonderful
smiles. The “about me” section under the
photographs made me want to learn more concerning their personalities.
It was if God was telling me something (only I didn’t figure
it out until the following Tuesday).I
took my questions to the Word of God and began my research.Again I found myself smiling at what I
read.There are tons of smiles out there
just waiting to be received.
Relative Smiles
Something that usually makes people smile, is when they
see a loved one after many years apart.I
can “relate” to this scene not having been with my family for some time now.
Jacob and Esau had such an encounter in their reuniting
after parting ways when they were young adults.The twin boys had an opportunity to mend fences and their relationship
was restored.
Each brought gifts to
exchange hoping to find favor with one another, but their smiling faces gave
more comfort.
“And what were all the flocks and herds I met as I came?”
Esau asked.
Jacob replied, “They are a gift, my lord, to ensure
your friendship.”
Wasn’t that a strange statement to a relative?
“My brother, I have plenty (I have been favored by God
with much bounty), keep what you have for yourself.” Esau answered.
But Jacob insisted, “No, if I have found favor with you,
please accept this gift from me.And
what a relief to see your friendly smile. It is like seeing the face of
God!Please take this gift I have
brought you, for God has been very gracious to me. I have more than
enough.
Although their visit was short, it was joyful.Each brought something to the relationship in
giving and sharing what they had, including smiling faces.How often do you offer the gift of a smile to
a family member, especially those you see every day?
Friendly Smiles
During the most trying time of his life, Job encouraged
his friends when referring to his former blessing as “God smiling down on him
with favor.”The people sat and drank in
every word like a refreshing rain.
“When they were discouraged, I (Job) smiled at them.
My
look of approval was precious to them.” (Job 29:24 NLT)
I know that feeling, “the being approved by someone that
cares about you” feeling.When that
particular person sends a smile your way, it means the world to your ego, and
can really change how you handle a situation.
Job expressed that even though he was suffering the most devastating
time of his life he wasn’t going to wallow in it, but chose to “put off his sad face and wear a smile.” (Job 9:27 NLT)
While in the grocery store this past Wednesday (8/5/15), I
talked to a lady who was cleaning the floors in the front of the store.A checker walked over to her and asked why
she was smiling.The cashier didn’t know
about my “smile week” conversation with the cleaning woman, however the lady
replied to her co-worker:
“Even though I’m really
tired I will still smile.”
Like Job, she chose to do something that went against
what she was feeling. I patted her on the shoulder and thanked her for sending
out her smile as I walked past her.
Toothy Smiles
Ellie arrives in Mayberry in season 1 episode 4.
When I looked up the next passage the first thing I
thought of was the Andy Griffith Show episode “Ellie Comes to Town.”
Andy welcomes lovely Elinor aka "Ellie", the new female pharmacist
and tries to warm up to her with his charm.It has to be the ultimate one line opener for catching girls!
“Well now, that’s a nice
smile, just as toothy.
‘spect folks will take to that.”
Apparently Solomon felt the same way with his beloved.
“Your teeth are as white as sheep, recently shorn and
freshly washed. Your smile is flawless, each tooth matched with its twin.” (Song of Solomon 4:2 NLT)
I don’t know if I’d want to be compared to a sheep that
has just brushed its teeth with none of them missing, but it worked for
Solomon. Maybe he had something after
all. I have to admit though, smiles that show lots of teeth make me smile!They’re contagious.Let me prove my point with an illustration.
Closed Mouth Smiles
To test “smile therapy” I went into action yesterday
morning (Thursday 8/6/15) I decided to try out my theory in the grocery
store.While waiting for my husband to
get his items at the deli counter I looked around for a suspect … AH, found
one.
I stood next to a gentleman who was stocking the potato
salad in the cooler and didn’t say anything, but just smiled with my lips being
closed.Joe looked at me and backed away
thinking he was in my way.I kept
smiling.
He didn’t know what to do so he went back to
working.I didn’t go away, but continued
to watch him.When he stepped back again
he looked at me smiling and smiled back with a giggle to follow.
“Is there something you wanted?” he asked.Looking up at him I said, “I was just testing a theory and you passed.”
I went on to explain that next week
(actually the month of August) is National Smile Week, which is mainly to do
with dental hygiene. This is where “Ellie” toothy smiles get thumbs up
according to the dentist.A visit to
your orthodontist this month would bring a smile I’m sure.
My exercise had nothing to do with teeth, but merely to
seek smiles as a way to encourage people and brighten their day.
Not even two minutes after my interlude with Joe he became
elated and shouted out to the deli attendant, “Come on smile, it’s National Smile Week.”His mouth was wide open now showing all his
teeth with pride.
The attendant gave a grumpy response, but he kept smiling
and became rather joyful.It turned my
smile into laughter watching how the smile therapy changed people.I like that.
Then there is ... Singing for Smiles
David gave direction to the choir director to have these
lyrics sung using stringed instruments in the selection.
“Many people say, Who will show us better times?
Let your face
smile on us, LORD.” (Psalm 4:3 NLT)
... and ...prayerful smiles like when Hannah
prayed with thanksgiving for how God had blessed her with victory over her
enemies. I’ve said a few of those prayers myself, haven’t you? (1 Samuel 2)
Smiles from Heaven
When God is pleased with His children it’s as if smiles
from Heaven bring new life and restoration to the brokenhearted.
When we do what is right in His eyes, it
makes the Lord smile and open paths for us to receive His blessings. It's not something that can really be described, but it can be felt and is visible.
Someone once expressed it as Heaven touching earth.
“Unfailing love and truth have met together.
Righteousness and peace have kissed!
Truth springs up from the earth, and righteousness smiles
down from Heaven.Yes, the LORD pours
down His blessings.Our land will yield
its bountiful harvest.
Righteousness goes as a herald before him, preparing the
way for his steps.” (Psalm 85:10-13 NLT)
Godly Smiles
I’ve visited a lot of churches throughout the years and
have been fascinated and bewildered as to how some pastors close out their
services.Not to be biased, but I like how
ours sends out the flock after a message.
One of the things we receive in our church is a blessing
from our minister as he closes in prayer.He bestows the “pastoral blessing” on us, otherwise known as the Moses
blessing.
During their years in the wilderness, Moses would give
his older brother Aaron messages to relay to the people that he had received
from the LORD.This was one of those he
shared with the Israelites.
“Then the LORD said to Moses, Tell Aaron and his sons to
bless the people of Israel with this special blessing:
May the LORD bless you and protect you.
May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.
May the LORD show you His favor and give you His peace.
Whenever Aaron and his sons bless the people of Israel in
my name, I myself will bless them.” (Numbers 6:22-27 NLT)
Does God smile on His people? I believe we just read that
smiles are on His agenda.God smiles on
those that bless others in His name.Those
“smiles” are Him being pleased with us. They transfer into His favor, blessings
and covenant benefits for believers in Jesus Christ.
The people obeyed God and listened to what Aaron told
them. They believed the LORD would bless, protect, grant His peace, show grace
and favor on them, and He did.
Their belief led them to act. Their correct action caused
them to be blessed.
I want the LORD smiling down on me with His favor, so it’s
vital that I keep my blessing card handy at all times.
This Week’s Challenge:
Bearer of Smiles
Our opening story was sparked by an unsuspecting bearer
of smiles, who was enjoying life in the moment in his own world.I didn’t know I’d end up smiling at my little
buddy Blade much less writing about him, but it happened.
God will always be faithful to showing us the good things
in our lives when we set our focus on what He puts before our eyes.He does this for a reason, and that is so our
journey will be a joyful one regardless of what is happening all around us.He wants to make us smile.
There are smiles in us waiting to burst forth. What kinds
of things make you smile?When I asked
my husband to give me a few things, he literally gave me a few … two! One of them was me, so I told him that didn’t
count (even though it was nice to hear.)
There are oodles of things that stimulate smiles out of
me, but I’ll share ten with you.
Singing makes me
smile, especially Christian songs.
Hearing a toddler’s
belly laugh.
Rainbows … what a
beautiful promise from God.
Christmas lights,
lots and lots of them.
Making strangers
smile for no reason, like Joe.
Waving to my
hubby (trust me, it’s funny).
Chocolate, but
that probably doesn’t count.
Giving and
receiving flowers.
Having my hand
held during prayer.
Holding my pets to
make them look like they are dancing.
Watching birds
and squirrels out my windows with cats chirping by my side.
Our challenge this week will have us put into practice
things that will make people smile.Share
with people that you are taking the Smile
Therapy Challenge and invite them to join in on your quest.
What caption would you write here?
First select a media location to post a smiling photo of
you, the family, friends or pets.It
doesn’t have to be “toothy”, but it may help.
Be sure to leave a caption that will make people smile. (Don’t just say,
“Smile, God loves you.”)To really make
it effective try to post a different one for the next seven days.
Next make a list naming ten things that make you smile. Share a few with me by leaving a comment here
or on any of my media sites.You may
want to incorporate the list with your photo posts.
Finally, get out there and be a bearer of smiles.I know there are hundreds of case studies about
the effects of smiling linked to healing and overall mental health, but this
study is about you and your walk with God.
Conduct your own Smile Therapy test. The best way to
share the love of God is to show people that Christians are happy people, not
doom bearers.
… and one more. Hearing kids sing about
Jesus makes me smile!
Maybe you don’t know the Living God that I
know, but would like to have this kind of favor in your life also.Click on the above tab “Tell Me About Jesus” for more
information on becoming a child of the Savior.
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For an entire month the world is going to be fixated on the
spectacular games taking place in Brazil for the 2014 World’s Best Soccer
Team. Fans will be singing their
praises, buying memorabilia, messaging words of encouragement to their favorite
teams and players.
Last week we learned that it is OK to give honor to individuals
without making heroes out of them.Can
we take our minds off the game for a short time and focus on those not of this
world?
Welcome new friends this week from: See if your state/country/region made the list.
New on DFB – Belgium; Dominica; Argentina;
Ireland; Kenya; Bahrain; Estonia; Jordan; Switzerland; Mexico; Moldova;
Denmark; Chichester, England, UK; New Castle, NSW, Australia; Fruitvale, B.C.,
Canada.
USA: Memphis, Madisonville,
Greenville, Knoxville, TN; Schenectady, Utica, Jamestown, Albany, Rotterdam,
Delanson, Brooklyn, New York, New York; Benton, Kentucky; Elyria, Ohio;
Springfield, Missouri; Medford, Oregon; Concord, North Carolina; Souderton,
Pennsylvania; Boise, ID; Clayton, Pennsville, Rosenhayn, Alloway, Buena, Hardingville,
Woodbury, Marlton, Morganville, Jersey City, Washington Twsp. in Gloucester
County, NJ.
Aren’t you excited to see so many new cities and countries log into Daily
Favor each day?It gives encouragement
that there are people in need of the lessons we’ve been learning.Thank you to all who have remained faithful
in sharing this Inner Journey on Daily Favor.(DFB - Daily Favor Blog)
You are welcome to leave comments
or prayer requests below.All are
private. I would love to hear from you and how Daily Favor has worked in your
life.Contact me by leaving a message in
the box at the bottom of this week’s post.
It’s easy to get caught up with the things of this world;
after all it is where we are living right?Technically yes, but spiritually no.
I realized that we were coming to the tail end of our
Inner Journey a while back. In prayer I asked the Lord to show me what was the
main thing holding back favor from His children.He didn’t give me a long drawn out list, but
said, “You.”
“Me” … I quickly rebutted.“No ... You.” He said again, but this time
explained what “You” meant.You as each
individual … like each one all by themselves.
If you asked me a question my response would be directed to you
personally.So the real person holding
back God’s favor is you, me, I, he, she, we, us … get it.You, yourself, personally determine the
amount of favor based on certain things.
The reason why God’s children aren’t experiencing the
blessings, favor and mercy from Him is because we have been looking at this
world’s benefit package and not Heaven’s world.
Right now people are traveling from all over the world to
get to Brazil for the games. They realize that they are only there for a short
time and make temporary arrangements for their visitation.People do what they can to fit into that part
of the world, but are not caught up in learning everything about it while
engaging in the sporting events.
Are the Brazilians upset by this? Of course not.They are doing their best so that people have
a nice stay in their part of the world, but know they are leaving when the
games are finished to where they really live.When the World Cup is presented their part is finished and they will
have succeeded in their task.
Christians have forgotten that they are not of this world
and that we have an assignment as Ambassadors of the Lord.In order for us to complete the job we need
the favor of God and man to succeed.
Give
Me A Reason to Believe …
Book by Maurice Wiles
You want reasons why believers aren’t experiencing the best from
God, even in difficult times? Here are a few.
One is
they don’t see the small blessings and are looking for the big buck items,
forgetting the dollar gifts they already have.They aren’t grateful or content with what God has given them for this
part of their journey.
Another reason is the untamed tongue mentioned in James chapter 3.
It’s the most powerful weapon a Christian has, but we’re
using it to destroy and not build up the Body of Christ.
Now think about it, some of the things that come out of
our mouths are pretty dumb.I get on
people all the time for saying, “That
cake (or whatever food it is) is to die for.”How stupid would you feel if you really did
die from eating a piece of cake?
The Bible says that "life and death are in the power of the tongue", so stop putting a gun to your life with your own words of
destruction.
“This cake is terrific, best I’ve had in years.”Would that be so hard to say?Certainly our desire for God’s blessings on
our life is more important than food.
There are many more reasons why favor hasn’t happened in
some lives, but one stands out from the rest, pure belief.We do not receive what we do not believe when
it comes to blessings for ourselves.
A few weeks back we touched on this, but it’s still a
huge problem.Until we believe what God
says about us, we’ll never have everything we need in this world to finish our
journey with joy.God has a vision and
place for each of us. His favor will
lead you to that place to accomplish His purpose for your life.
Blessed
Girl
My husband wanted to buy a new shirt for Flag Day, which
was June 14th.We looked
through several pieces of clothing until he found what he wanted on sale for
$5.00.
I was going to get a matching
shirt, but saw a dangling tag across from where I was standing.It read, “Blessed Girl.”Now I was intrigued and had to see what it
meant.
Separating the hangers on the rack I pulled one out to
see what was on the front.Nothing
fancy, just a small design on the upper left side of the T-shirt.Then I turned it over and read the back.
Those who know me know that pink isn’t my favorite color,
but I liked the message. There was a big girly boot design with raised bold
lettering splashed across the entire back of the shirt.
These boots are made for walkin' in the Light. Blessed
Girl. John 8:12
Well, I had to have that, because I believed it.
My point is, that (like Jesus said) “You” (personally) have
to believe what God says about you (me, us, etc…) when it refers to the
blessings that come from obedience as stated in Deuteronomy 28, if they are
going to go before and after you (verse 6).
Do you really believe? For twenty-five weeks we’ve been
learning about this, so favor should be knocking at our doors.
Our lives reflect what we believe. Right now each team
believes they will win that World Cup, if they didn’t why would they have
worked so hard to get to into the series?If you don’t believe in what you are doing you won’t win the prize.
We are in this world physically to achieve
our calling and do it with excellence.That requires believing what the Word of God says about blessings.
Yield
of Favor
Do you realize that it’s not what God thinks about
you? He already thinks good things.What
do youthink about yourself? God doesn’t have the
problem believing, we do.It’s our lack
of faith to believe in His promises that stops favor from coming to pass.
Remember Jesus did explain this issue of faith to us when
He said in several passages, “Have faith
… they received the gift by faith … to all have been given a measure of faith.”
We’re not using what was given to us by the Lord.If I give you a full glass of water but you
only drink half of it, you didn’t consume all I gave you.That was your choice.I gave you more than you needed.
Can you see how this has happened in our
mindset concerning the blessings of God?
Our yield in favor
will be measured by what we’ve received, and dispersed through our believing
the Word of God.If you only believe for
half blessings, that’s all you’ll receive and all you can dispense.
Let me tell you what happened when I believed that I was
a “Blessed Girl".
Walking
in “Not of this World’s” Blessings
It didn’t take long for the favor of God to show up last
week after I purchased the “Blessed Girl” shirt.From the time I put it on literally until the
time I took it off almost 20 hours later favor was showered upon me.
Last Saturday was Smile Power Day and I took it literally, planting smiles everywhere I
went. God says we are to “be” friendly, so I was what “I am” in Christ. (A
friend in/of/for Jesus.)
Our first stop was meeting some loved ones we hadn’t seen
in several years along with some new people.We decided to catch up at the IHOP where we met a “super” gentleman
named Jason.No wait, that’s what I
called him …, Larry “Jason” lavished us with his smile, outgoing kindness and
eagerness to please.
Our friends picked up the tab even though my husband
tried to pay for theirs.God allowed
someone to bless us, because He positioned us to bless someone else.
Leaving the building we gathered in front of the couple’s
vehicle to pray over their travels.The
Holy Spirit led someone to that specific parking lot that needed favor in their
life.If we didn’t take the blessing that
was given to us by our friends, we wouldn't have been in position to be a
blessing by giving favor in finances to a stranger in need.
Not of this World Logo (TM)
Moving on from the restaurant we found extreme favor
everywhere.I’m talking “crazy,
out of this world” favor and blessings. Each time we received a blessing, we
gave one.Throughout the day they kept
multiplying when people commented on my shirt.
As people would speak, my confidence levels rose; I couldn’t
wait to see what else God was about to do.It was as if God was testing my faith to see if He really would do anything
for “me.”
My husband needed shoes.We found a pair he liked and I used my $10 coupon toward purchasing them. When
the price came up the saleswoman said, “You
have a $20 rewards coupon.Would you
like to use it?” I didn’t know anything about this and with a big smile I
nodded my head in agreement.The shoes
ended up being less than half price.
After the sale was complete, she gave me a 20% off slip
for my next purchase.With it I bought a
much needed pair of sneakers for myself.I do not want to boast, but shout praises of what God will do when we
dare to take Him at His Word. Favor will not always come through finances, but other things as well.
We received the best parking spots (I’m talking right
outside the door) in crowed cities, free food, free gifts, and great service,
rebuked prices for deep discounts all went beforeand followed us the entire day just
like Deuteronomy said it would.
All we had to do was be obedient to God by being
where He needed us to be, and do what He wanted us to do for Him that day.Friends, favor and blessings are out there,
even in bad times.
It all happened because I (we both) believed and acted on what God
said:
“YOU (meaning me)
are blessed and have favor as a shield about YOU Favored1.”
Put your name in where my name is and start acting like
it is a done deal.If favor is like a shield that surrounds us, then we should be bumping into it with every turn we make.
Hey,
You!
Don’t think that the shirt was what made me believe.It was just a biblical “point of contact” (much like a prayer cloth), and reminder of what I already believed.Sometimes
we need that.
When others read my shirt, it stirred up a conversation allowing
an open door for the gospel. That was my part of the journey for last
Saturday.
It was if God was saying, "Hey, I'm talking to You."
When “you” believe that your
blessings will come from God (Who isn’t of this world), He will give
them to you for His plan “in this world.”
It’s not about being cocky or arrogant; but becoming the
vessel Jesus needs for His blessings to be disbursed.
We cannot be generous in blessings if we aren’t receiving
any. That is why we learned about becoming what God needs for His plan along
our journey to Him.Part of the process
is identifying or attaching your life with the blessings
as “yours” for the mission.This is how
to do that.
Call
Me “Love”
It’s easier than you think … You didn’t get that.
Easier … than WE THINK.
Our thinking is what has made it hard, because we
don’t think the way God thinks when it comes to His blessings and being loved
by Him.
When I realized that my thinker was wrong, I had to make
outward adjustments along with the inner changes.This change happened many years ago when I
was trying to “decide” if God loved me, instead of believing He did.
Every night before we went to bed I asked my husband to call
me “love” instead of honey or sweetheart.He would say, “Goodnight Love (as if it were my name), I love you.”Over the course of weeks it became a part of
our speech not just for bedtime, but all the time.In a matter of time I didn’t think I was
loved, it was if love became my name and who I was.Does that make sense to you?
1 John 4:16
We are not of this world but of God; we are “part of Love”.Love is not a characteristic of God, He is
love, just like I am a girl or my husband is a boy.It’s genetics, the “AM” factor of an
individual; it isn’t something you work at but is who you are.
If we are of God, doesn’t that mean through Christ we are
love also, and not a characteristic of it?It no longer is a name, but part of our being. It’s difficult being “love”,
especially if we never knew that’s what we’re supposed to be in the first place.
Accepting what God has given us through salvation enables
favor to be part of our lives continually.
This is why identifying yourself with God is vital, and
where our challenge for this week takes us.Jesus said, “I have called you by name.” (See Isaiah 43 & Isaiah 45:4) Don’t think of it as just your name of identification that people refer
to you as, rather open yourself up for “all” the names God has called you that
connect you to His favor.
This
Week’s Challenge:
Connecting
You to Favor
Step
1
- You will need ten large index
cards and a bold marker. Colors would be nice.
Write the words “I am” on each one, leaving a space for
an adjective (descriptive word) about what God says you are to Him.(We did a partial exercise of this in the
"Hello My Name Is" challenge.)
Step
2
– To make this a shorter challenge we’re only going to use one letter of the
alphabet. Taking the first letter in your
given name (like “F” in Favored1), write down the positive terms that God calls
His children.Mine would look like this:
I am Fabulous (I know that one doesn’t count, just
testing you.)
Let’s say your name begins with the letter G.What words beginning with G does God say
about us?Rule out “good” because Jesus
said, "No one is good, but God." How about
giving, gracious or generous. What blessings are attached to those kinds of
people?OK, you get the idea.
Don’t list your talents or gifts, but the character
traits God is looking for in His children.Those character traits will release favor in your life.
Step
3
- Find a verse that backs up the word you used to describe who you are to God
through Christ like I showed you above, then write out the entire verse on the
opposite side of the card.
OK, this isn't an index card, but it worked.
Step
4
– Tape the cards throughout your home.Do this for every member of your house.When you see a member of your family, don’t call them by their earthly name.
Call them their “out of this world” name, by speaking
the descriptive favor words they learned.
Say “Hello, Love (or loved by God)” … whatever the word
may be.You will start to think of them
in the Light of Jesus, and they will begin thinking of themselves as God does.
As you hear the words on a continual basis your faith to
believe will grow.It has to according
to God.“Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.”(Romans 10:17)
Verbalizing what God says about “you” shows the Lord that
you agree with Him.Through Christ we are Not of this World, and our
blessings need to be “Out of this World”
spectacular, to finish the journey that leads us to a prize more precious than
a silver cup.
They are not of this world, just as I am not of this world.
Maybe you don’t know the Living God that I
know, but would like to have this kind of favor in your life also.Click on the above tab “Tell Me” for more
information on becoming a child of the Savior.
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