Stop Focusing on Who You Are...Instead Focus on Who God Is

One of the greatest struggles I ever faced was in relinquishing control...surrendering...and resting in the truth of GOD's promises. Oh, in theory I trusted God. In my words, I offered Him praise...but when it came right down to it...I lived under shame and disqualified my worth because of "who I was" and "what I did or did NOT do."

I minimized and rejected God's call because of past regrets and my perceived lack of abilities...How about you?

Ever struggle with your worth? Ever question, who me? Are you sure you've chosen the right person, God?

The third and final TRUTH we will look at this week regarding Purpose is to STOP FOCUSING ON “Who You are” and “what you have done” Instead PRAISE GOD for WHO HE IS and WHAT HE HAS PROMISED.

Today, I encourage you to examine what causes you to doubt. What excuse has the enemy tricked you into believing that you are disqualified? The truth is…we will continually disqualify ourselves from God’s call if we focus on our abilities.Abraham, Gideon, and Moses all did. And, quite honestly, if left alone to their abilities would have been disqualified. After all. Moses had every reason to disbelieve…He was a 100. Gideon could never have won the battle against the vast power of the Midianites (with only 300 men). Moses' resume of desert wanderer and murder with a speech impediment...probably wouldn't place him in the category of Who's Who.  

But here's what God taught me and continues to remind me...

My past mistakes and current circumstances do NOT negate HIS PROMISES. He will pick me up and position me wherever HE wants me, whenever HE wants me. When He whispered HIS promises to me in the past, He already saw them in their end fulfillment. 

Does that mean I can do whatever I want and it doesn't matter? OF COURSE NOT...BUT...what it does mean is that as I surrender to GOD, HE is quite capable of accomplishing the impossible. He invites me to simply align my life with HIS promises; and friend, that is a liberating thought.

In Genesis 28:15, God promises "I will not leave you until I have fulfilled ALL that I have promised you."

So, how about it? Will you accept God's invitation to participate in His purpose for your life? Will you stop focusing on your limitations and the impossibilities that seem to surround your life...and...instead praise God for WHO HE IS and (in faith) believe that He will fulfill all that He has promised you?

I encourage you to reflect on and embrace the principles shared this week and when you get a chance I'd love to read your thoughts in the comment section below:

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