So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.

Ephesians 5:15-17 (NLT)

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I am the salt of the earth. I am the light of this world. Jesus said it so I believe it. I am a carrier of the Glory of God. Today, I will experience the extreme goodness of God. Today, I make myself available for God to show His goodness to others through me.  Today, I am increasing in influence. Today, I will see the goodness of God in my life! Today, something good is going to happen to me so I expect miracles. 

Today’s Devotional 📖

Good Morning,

God has a new season for you! As Daniel declared in his prayer of praise in Daniel 2, God changes the times and the seasons. Over the last two months at Faith Christian Center, I have been sharing about the new season we have entered. This is not a new season that begins on January 1st. It’s already begun and God has wonderful plans for you!

In this new season, you need to take advantage of the opportunities God brings your way. People miss opportunities because they are looking the wrong way. People often discuss the troublesome times that we see all around us. Instead of looking for divine opportunities, they are consumed with the drama of the times. Even though we live in troublesome times, notice what Ephesians 5 tells us to do. The Scripture says, “Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.” (Ephesians 5:16-17)

We are not to live thoughtlessly. We are to understand what God wants us to do. There is a general understanding of what God wants from all Christians. We see that general understanding in His Word. In addition, God has specific things that He wants you to do.

We need to understand the general and the specific. When we become vision minded, allowing our mind to be filled with God’s plan for our lives, we take another step forward in understanding what God wants us to do specifically. As Proverbs teaches, a person of understanding grows in understanding.

Today, take time to think about God’s plan for your life. Pray the Ephesians 1 prayer and take time to listen to what God says to your heart. Prayer is not complete until you take time to listen.

In today’s podcast devotional, I share more about this topic and pray a special prayer over you. Stream today’s devotional on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify and share it with someone who needs to be encouraged.

Today’s Prayer 🙏

Pray this prayer with me today, “Father, I believe you love me extravagantly and you have great plans for my life. Thank you for my new season. Help me to become vision minded. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Something good is going to happen to you today. Keep moving forward! Want more encouragement? Check the links below and share them with others. Have a great day and an amazing weekend!

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Stream this inspiring message from Terri Savelle Foy sharing about what to do when your dream seems impossible.

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