What Do I Have to Do to Prosper?
Deut. 5:32-33
So Moses told the people, "You must obey all the commands of the LORD your God, following his instructions in every detail. Stay on the path that the LORD your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live long and prosperous lives in the land you are about to enter and occupy.
Joshua 1:7
Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.
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The greatest secret to prosperity really isn’t the big mystery we all think it is. It isn’t very glamorous, either. In fact, it’s hard work. And it can’t be done once in a while—it has to be done consistently, every single day, day after day, year after year.
Our prosperity hinges on a 4-letter word: OBEY.
There, I said it. Not very exciting, is it? I’ll bet you think you’re already obeying God in every area of your life. But if let the Holy Spirit shine a floodlight in those dark corners of your heart and take a closer look, you’ll see little areas where you compromise. Speaking unkindly or gossiping about others, skimming money off your tithes (or not tithing at all), loafing on the job because it’s boring (sorry about that one, Lord), watching movies or television shows that dishonor God, being unkind or impatient with our children or spouse… all those little things can interfere with our prosperity.
I don’t know about you, but being lazy is a lot more comfortable for me than being diligent. On the other hand, being careful to obey God in the little things (as well as the big things) has hidden rewards. It’s kind of like brushing your teeth before going to bed. NOT doing it doesn’t seem to make a big difference at first, but it has hidden consequences that show up later--cavities. On the other hand, making the extra effort has hidden benefits that we don’t necessarily notice--healthy, white teeth.
Are you happy with where you are in life? In your career, ministry, finances, relationships, and health? Then keep doing what you’re doing. But if you’re not where God wants you to be, soften your heart and let the Holy Spirit convict you of areas in your life that are not pleasing to Him. God wants you to prosper. Don’t stand in your own way.
Your sister in Christ,
Cathleen
So Moses told the people, "You must obey all the commands of the LORD your God, following his instructions in every detail. Stay on the path that the LORD your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live long and prosperous lives in the land you are about to enter and occupy.
Joshua 1:7
Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.
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The greatest secret to prosperity really isn’t the big mystery we all think it is. It isn’t very glamorous, either. In fact, it’s hard work. And it can’t be done once in a while—it has to be done consistently, every single day, day after day, year after year.
Our prosperity hinges on a 4-letter word: OBEY.
There, I said it. Not very exciting, is it? I’ll bet you think you’re already obeying God in every area of your life. But if let the Holy Spirit shine a floodlight in those dark corners of your heart and take a closer look, you’ll see little areas where you compromise. Speaking unkindly or gossiping about others, skimming money off your tithes (or not tithing at all), loafing on the job because it’s boring (sorry about that one, Lord), watching movies or television shows that dishonor God, being unkind or impatient with our children or spouse… all those little things can interfere with our prosperity.
I don’t know about you, but being lazy is a lot more comfortable for me than being diligent. On the other hand, being careful to obey God in the little things (as well as the big things) has hidden rewards. It’s kind of like brushing your teeth before going to bed. NOT doing it doesn’t seem to make a big difference at first, but it has hidden consequences that show up later--cavities. On the other hand, making the extra effort has hidden benefits that we don’t necessarily notice--healthy, white teeth.
Are you happy with where you are in life? In your career, ministry, finances, relationships, and health? Then keep doing what you’re doing. But if you’re not where God wants you to be, soften your heart and let the Holy Spirit convict you of areas in your life that are not pleasing to Him. God wants you to prosper. Don’t stand in your own way.
Your sister in Christ,
Cathleen
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