Spiritual Covering

Ephesians 6:11 ESV
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

*As the Holy Spirit prompted me to review scriptures on spiritual warfare and not settling for less today, this well-known verse stuck out...particularly the word "whole." Whole brings to mind words like "entirety," "all," and/or "fullness." The fact that this word sticks out is sending up a notice that the Spirit wants us to completely cover ourselves daily as we go out into the world...in other words, be fully prepared and equipped spiritually like u are mentally, socially, emotionally and/or financially for the tasks u plan to take on that day. Do not leave yourself spiritually vulnerable to be attacked from any angle bc that vulnerability always evil to sneak end and steal your wants, kill your desires, and destroy your success rate of being focused completely on God. U see, some believe that just going to church alone and participating in a spiritually motivated events covers them while they expose themselves to elements of evil including but not limited to the hustle mentality of "trying to make it;" the desires of things that hinder the body including the love of money, sex, drugs, lies, and other elements that hinder our walk; but then we expect a FULL COVERED turn around in the new year when we haven't fully equipped ourselves with God. Don't settle for being half covered by His grace, wasting more time doing the same old things, or settling for mediocre items when God gives us the capabilities to receive exceedingly, abundantly, and above all we ask for (Ephesians 3:20). Just pray and study His word to know how u can better equip yourself for life's situations, and how we can cover each other. I personal welcome prayer to help strengthen myself in the Lord.

Spiritual Revelation-Do Not Look Down On the Unsaved

Do not look down on the unsaved because God can use and definitely save them too:

Blessing those that are currently unsaved, but desire to be ...thus, drawing them nearer to God:

Isaiah 29:13-14ESV

13And the Lord said: “Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, 14 and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men,therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their discerning men shall be hidden.”

Inspirational Thoughts

The Protection of Christ

Proverbs 30:5 “Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.”

*Every word God has spoken in the Bible, through the use of other people by the Holy Spirit, or the feeling of knowing what is the right thing to do inside of yourself is a word that is meant for guidance. This is guidance used to protect you like a shield, and not make life boring or paint an image that you are suppose to be perfect. God provides insight and regulations in hopes of sparing you from unnecessary hardship, and protect you from the elements of evil that are used to steal, kill, and destroy daily. Think about the consequences of doing what you want to do vs what you should be doing...If it feels right but it is wrong, then you probably aren't suppose to be taking part in that situation or being with that individual. Always remember that God is not the author of confusion and he lives in us. Therefore, do not be misled by anything u have already received warnings for...

Prosperity and Responsibility Quest

Deuteronomy 8:18 - But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for [it is] he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as [it is] this day..

*As a new year's resolution or a quest in life in general, many have declared they will receive and/or find a way to be prosperous...particularly from a financial perspective. However, do not allow your quest for riches or more money in general to overshadow the fact that God is the one who motivates u to strive for betterment. He is the one that blesses u to wake up each day, urges u gently to never give up and press forward, and gives u the current talents that u own and can utilize to become prosperous. More importantly, think outside yourself and how u can utilize your talents and gifts for His kingdom and to earn more talents. This will in turn depict your responsibility towards how u are currently utilizing your gifts and drive in order to be entrusted with more. After all, if u can't use your voice, pay tithes, help others, or just be led by God in what your currently have, what makes you think you will receive more? 

The Clarification of Wisdom

Proverbs 2:10-15 (NIV)
10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. 11 Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. 12 Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse, 13 who leave the straight paths to walk in dark ways, 14 who delight in doing wrong and rejoice in the perverseness of evil, 15 whose paths are crooked and who are devious in their ways.

*Seeking wisdom from God is a preventative measure of keeping u from elements of confusion and evil. God's way does not provide confusion or bring about any evil elements. The knowledge He gives u for making decisions and taking part in events is clearly provided, encourages u regardless to the circumstance, and is pleasant to your soul bc u know the end result. His guidance is not like a light switch that can be turned on when u need it and turned off when u want to go and do perverse things in the world. His guidance is always given... It is just up to us if we are going to follow it to receive all He has for us, or if we are going to bend the rules for the purpose of catering to our own understanding that will eventually lead to our demise. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life...(Romans 6:23).

New Beginning, New Opportunities

2 Corinthians 5:17

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has
come.

*Today marks a new beginning with new opportunity, and the ability to embrace new possibilities. Embrace God and renew your mind, strength, and possibilities with Him.