Good Morning Sunshine! It’s A New Day! 

Ephesians 5:1 ~ “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.”

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Practice makes perfect”? 

Have you ever wanted to achieve an exceptional high goal, and you realize that there was no substitute for practice, you had to study, be consistent and disciplined to meet your expectations! Nothing less would ever do! Some things in life may come easy for you and some things do not. But one thing for sure, if you practice at it, it will get easier and it will get better! 

What is one thing that you would like to do better in your life? Make a plan, get it out of your head and write it down. Put an end date to it, we always say Trust the process, but processes do have an end date for completion. Practicing it will not make you may perfect but remember you do serve a Perfect God and when you see and serve Him, you will definitely change your mind and plan! 

I have a question for you, does this seem like what Christian discipleship is all about? Is it possible for you to get better at showing mercy to others? To show yourself friendly? To grow in sowing and generosity? To be more forgiving and loving? To be a better neighbor and show hospitality? If you said yes to this, then you need to practice this daily that you may grow! It’s like when you plant something, you have to take care of it, that it might grow! It’s like this, you have to put in the time and give of yourself over and over and over again, it’s called disciplining the disciple! You have to work at cultivating a virtuous and righteous life! 

You have to be generous to do this, there is one thing that I have learned over time, it is “the more generous I am the more generous I become, the more God blesses me”? You have to give God a yes even before He calls you. Practice saying yes, so when He calls you, your answer will be, “Yes, Father your child is listening!” I love how Peter says it in 2 Peter 1:5-10, “For this reason, make every effort to supplement your faith, for if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective and unfruitful. Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fail” when you focus on God and do what He says, you will not fall, you will be secured! Today is a Brand-New Day! You have permission to start fresh and say to all of what your Father says! 

Let’s Pray:

Thank You Father! Thank You for a Brand New Day, one that is full of Your Mercy, Grace, Love, Peace and Joy! I know that I cannot do anything without You, I need You for everything and I mean everything, I can’t even praise You if You don’t give me breathe! Thank You for filling my lungs with Your air! I will praise You, for You are Mighty and Worthy to be praised! Father, I want to be just like You, so I will imitate You and follow in your footsteps every day, and Your Word will take root in me and I will be conformed to You, and the more I will look like You, the One who was perfect in every way. Father, help me to be more of a giver, that as I give of myself to You, the more that I become a Disciple for Your Kingdom! Father, I want to hear Your voice and follow your lead. Please help me to not get out ahead of You, but to live each New Day that You gave me and cherish every moment that I spend with You and others! In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen! 

Blessings…

Minister Jean!