He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Cor. 9:10 (NRSVUE) When God entrusts us with a gift we are held responsible for how we handle it. When God blesses us with anything we must offer it back unto Him. If He gives us a skill, we should dedicate it to serving Him. If He blesses our finances, we should remember Him and those who are less fortunate. If He gives you a testimony, share it. When God gives us anything it is for the purpose of bringing forth fruit, maturation and continuous growth. Be a good steward over all that you currently have, then position yourself for the increase. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 (Amp.) Life events and circumstances can test our faith. There is hope in our Savior and He will give you strength to persevere. If you’re feeling depleted plug into the Savior, which is the greatest power source. Don’t be overwhelmed, because with God you are an overcomer. Remain steadfast and trust God during every test. Keep the faith and let Him do the rest. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Choose Your Words Wisely

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Col. 4:6 (NIV) The love of God is the standard for all that we do and say. Understand the power of your words and how you choose to use them. We can build up or tear down. We can encourage or discourage, commend or condemn, be grossly overcritical or overflowing with grace. Our dialogue should reflect Christ, not a wrecking ball that harms or crushes others. We have options with how we decide to interact with others. Ask yourself, when others leave a conversation with you are they uplifted or upset? The choice is yours, so choose wisely. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us]. Eph. 2:10 (Amp.) There is a set path for each of us. Often there is confusion when we seek to find the way apart from Christ or based on what we think we want and need. Sometimes what we want is rooted in our own desires that may not be in alignment with His will. Are you willing to let go and let God? Are you able to be completely dependent on Him to guide you? Will you trust that He opens and closes doors for a reason? Today is the day to put your hand in His and let Him take the lead. He is the greatest GPS (God Precise System) and He has the best AI (Almighty Information). He will not steer you wrong. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Living For An Audience Of One

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 (NIV) Often when we are on assignment for God we can become distracted by the opinions of others. It is important to remain tuned in to what God is saying and drown out the noise of those who are speaking that are not hearing from Him. You will never be able to meet the standards of those who have opinions that are fickle and ever-changing. Don’t try to prove yourself to anyone. Take all the opinions of your critics to Christ. Trust the Creator for everything that concerns you. God did not need anyone’s opinion before He chose you, and neither do you to carry out His purpose through you. Press Forward. ADaubon

Strength for The Wait

Be strong and let your hearts take courage, all you who wait for and confidently expect the Lord. Psalm 31:24 (Amp.) Position yourself for what’s next. Trust and believe He’s going to give you the very best. With confidence claim that God will take care of all that concerns you. He won’t let you down, and He always comes through. Denounce fear by standing firm in your faith. Be courageous in your stance, because He’s worth the wait. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Empowered by Faith In God’s Promises

But he did not doubt or waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and empowered by faith, giving glory to God, being fully convinced that God had the power to do what He had promised. Romans 4:20-21 (Amp.) Our faith in God helps to strengthen us for the journey. Trusting in God stifles our worries and extinguishes the burning anxiety within. When tempted to doubt, believe that God has not forgotten you, nor His promises towards you. Be empowered to continue to move forward knowing that God will fulfill every word that He has spoken over your life. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Gal. 6:9 (NIV) If you’re feeling weary and tired in the work that you’re doing be encouraged to hold on and hang in there. It’s not always easy to continue to plant and wait for the harvest to come. Know that God sees your efforts and you do not labor in vain. Don’t be discouraged by what you see or don’t see right now. Don’t be overwhelmed by feelings of defeat or inability to continue on. God will strengthen you, renew your physical, emotional, and mental energy and restore your passion for your purpose. You’ve come too far to give up now. Press Forward! ADaubon

Teach me Your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path, because of my enemies [who lie in wait]. Psalm 27:11 (Amp.) Though your enemies lie and wait; God will protect you from taking the bait. He will help you to rise above all that is trying to come against you. The Lord will give you victory in all that you’re going through. Stay the course, focus on Him; He won’t let you go. In all that you’re going through He’ll use it to help you grow. Though you think your problems mound; He’ll keep you on level ground. Your enemies will leave the same way they came. It’s called victory in Jesus name! Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon