Favor: My thought for today - 8/26/2013

And his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand. So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority. (Genesis 39:3, 4 NKJV)

Favor - Meaning God will purposely not limit his provision to those who are already qualified. Instead, He will reign, provision, and bless those the world might see as unjust and unskilled,  and qualify them to achieve His purpose. 

The takeaway lesson is for us to communicate with the Source (Himself) and ask Him to reveal His purpose and plan for your life. In addition to this prayer, we should also ask for divine revelation, provision, and wisdom to execute His plan for our lives, so that our steps are ordered and we remain in perfect peace! 

Once the hand of God is upon us and His favor has consumed us, nothing and no one can stop what He has ordained. 

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. (Psalms 23:5, 6 NKJV)

To Thrive!

Envy, bitterness, broken relationships, jealousy, and unresolved pain are all toxic seeds that can suffocate our growth and prevent us from thriving. The environment in which we are planted and sometimes the lack of being planted can also rob us of the oxygen that is needed to have peace, cultivate growth, and produce good fruit.  

If you feel as though you are stagnant and are not reaching your full potential, take a moment to reflect on your actions, thoughts, habits, and environment; and I guarantee that you will experience some sort of breakthrough or realization. The key to thriving and flourishing is to first be honest with self and to accept the good, bad, and indifferent that lies within!!!