So, my husband and I were doing our devotion's and we were in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11...The Hall of Fame of Faith!
As I was reading aloud, the Lord just bombarded me with all sorts of thoughts. I just hope I can recall them all at this moment. I know, that's what I get for not writing them down...
As many of you know, Trey and I have ventured out into the MLM business. A business that has already shown itself to be effective. But, more importantly, it required us to have faith. We saw the numbers, we saw the opportunity, we prayed and off we went! It has definitely grown to the point where in 11 days we are just about to pay off our product.
We have seen some who are so amped up while others are a little wishy-washy. Facebook launched a game called RAD which represents the product-Efusjon. Apparently, this is where the confusion set in...some thought, that now that it has hit facebook, they can just sit back and make money. Truthfully, these kinds of mindsets get you no where. Once again, SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE GET TO BE SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE THEY WORK HARD!
I guess this is coming from someone who understands that you have to work hard in order to see your harvest. I have learned to be content in whatever situation I've encountered. My friends, I know what it is to literally have nothing. I know what it means to have everything ripped right out from underneath me and to walk into a bank with $80.00 at the age of 19.
For those of you who know my past, you know that my family lost everything and then some. So maybe that's what makes my mindset different from others--where I am today hasn't been handed to me. I've worked hard and I've established what I have today. Excuse me, it was by the grace of God that I am where I am today. Thank you Jesus-for loving and caring for me enough that You've always provided!
Have you ever wondered what sets the go-getter and weary apart or the successful and unsuccessful apart? Could it be that the go-getter doesn't see what presently is and the weary does...Or could it be the motive/intention of the heart? If you read my post, "The Power of Persistent Prayer" then you would have come across James 4:3. It's a good verse, read it sometime!
Let me squeeze this in, "Faith without works is dead." You can have faith in something but if you don't actively pursue it then it's useless. If you have faith and you're praying, but your prayer's are for your own selfish gain, then that isn't effective either.
By faith, Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son in his known circumstances, understanding that God would bless him in his unknown future. Look at all of the unknown's he faced yet he continued to ascend up the mountain, not descend. Allow Abraham's life to encourage you and to help you remember that "ALL things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purposes." Romans 8:28
I will close with this verse:
Galatians 6:9-The Message
"So let's not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don't give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith."
In Him,
~Jenni~
