In order for us to see change,
we must be the change we want to see.
Change starts within then without.
When we change, things around us will change.
It Is Time To RENEW
by Yvonne Carson M. Div., MA, MFT
Women of God the Lord is calling for His daughters to arise for such a time as this! We cannot go any higher than our beliefs, thoughts, faith, etc. in other words, we cannot and will not go any higher in God, ministry, business, or our relationships than our core belief systems.
This may mean changing what we feed ourselves: spirit, soul, and body. What we allow to come into our ear gate and our eye gate and what we choose to speak out of our mouth gate on a daily basis will ultimately build others up or tear others down. We are our own gatekeepers! We have to guard our gates with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Before we can go up, we have to grow up. This will mean facing every self-limiting belief and dealing with them head on. There must be no more avoidance, no more denial, no more waiting for others to do for us what God expects us to do! It is time for us to stop being reactive and become proactive about our calling and be a blessing in our homes, communities, the marketplace, churches, jobs, businesses, and ultimately in the world!
Rather, either the situations or people will change or God will change us so that we will be able to triumph in whatever situation we find ourselves. God’s ultimate will for us is shalom (peace) – nothing missing, nothing broken! In the Jewish culture, they greet each other by saying, “Shalom.”
This is the highest form of pronouncing a blessing over someone. The word shalom encompasses more than God’s peace; it is a blessing for divine health and healing, prosperity, protection, deliverance, the fruit of the Spirit, etc. That is God’s perfect will for you and I! It is time for us to walk in the FULLness that God has ordained for us!
There are giants in many of our pathway in getting to our wealthy places. Like David when he was facing his Goliath, remembered ALL the awesome acts God performed in and through him. David was courageous and was willing to put himself out on the line because He knew that God was with Him, no matter how big the giant was in his pathway. God gave him five smooth stones and it took only one of those stones aimed just right to defeat David’s adversary. I believe God has given me five smooth stones
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These five steps to our growth will help us to defeat the Goliath’s in our lives. There are five steps but they all depend on one word (one smooth stone) – R.E.N.E.W! For the next 5 days, I will expound of these five smooth stones that will help us to renew ourselves.
It’s Time to R.E.N.E.W. - REST – Day One
We start day one with the first letter of the acronym for R.E.N.E.W – Rest.
Definition: 1. Absence of motion. 2. To be at peace or ease. 3. To be still or inactive. 4. To cause to be supported.
Rest is the root of restore. Rest helps us to rebuild. Rest is about what you stop doing. What is it that you need to stop doing? Here are some things to stimulate your thinking:
· Being easily distracted
· Losing focus
· Gossiping
· Murmuring and complaining
· Having pity parties
· Being codependent
· Allowing others to take advantage of you
· Overeating
· Overspending
· Spending too much and not saving
· Trying to rescue people (the “Messiah” complex)
What things and/or people seem to wear you down? Pray and ask God to reveal these things to you. Ask Him what you need to do about these things in order for you to rest and rebuild in this area.
What are some things/people you need to lay to rest for good? Is it…
· A relationship?
· A long-term friendship?
· A habit?
· An attitude?
· A job or position?
Many times God will remove people and things from our lives because they are not destined to go with you to the next place or level on your journey toward purpose and fulfilling His plan for your life. Many times, we fight against this shift or change because it disrupts our place of comfort. Remaining in our comfort zones will delay us on our journey to purpose; it will cause a great deal of emotional suffering and intense frustration. It will require trust and total submission to God on our part to obey God in this area. Remember, obedience is better than sacrifice.
Every day this week, practice the art of REST. Be sure to journal and pray. Allow God to reveal those things that may be hidden. Be still and simply listen to that still small voice speaking to your heart. >>>>>>>>Continue here for parts 2 -5 of R.E.N.E.W @ Spiritual Seed For The Soul
Meet Yvonne Carson, M.Div., MA, MFT
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Yvonne is the founder of Woman To Woman Empowerment Academy, an online community whose mission is:
To empower, encourage, and educate women through counseling, Christian Life Coaching, spiritual, personal, and professional development to help catapult women into their God-given purpose.
Her Vision: To see women whole spirit, soul, and body, living an empowered lifestyle that glorifies God in their homes, communities, churches, and the marketplace.
Our Academy will provide spiritual, personal, and entrepreneurial development through the use of e-courses, video training, home study, teleseminars and teleconferences. Additional services include group e-coaching, e-counseling, private coaching and Christian counseling via email and by telephone for those who want and need more personalized help.
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Change starts within then without. When we change, things around us will change. ~ Yvonne Carson ~
