Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Keep Stretching

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE

"Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back…"
(Isaiah, NIV)

TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Are you just barely getting by in an area of your life, or are you enjoying the abundant life God has for you? God wants you to constantly be increasing. He wants you to be happy in your marriage. He wants you to enjoy your work. He wants you to be continually rising to new heights. If you're in sales, God wants you to lead that company. If you're an athlete, God wants you to set new records. If you're a mom, God wants you to be the best mom that you can possibly be.

We serve a big God with big dreams and plans for your future. Maybe some things haven't worked out the way you thought they should because those plans were too small. Maybe it's time to stretch yourself further and get a bigger vision for your life. If you're not sure how to do that, start by asking God to increase your thinking. Ask Him to increase your capacity to receive from Him. Ask Him to enlarge your tent stakes; then watch and see what He will do in your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

"Father God, thank You for Your grace and mercy in my life. Thank You for believing in me, for giving me a hope and a future. Today I choose to stretch; I choose increase; I choose to rise up higher so that I can be all You’ve created me to be. In Jesus' Name. Amen."