Posts with the tag “expectations”

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10 There is a famous quote from Ian Simkins that says, “You live out what you believe about yourself, whether it’s true or not.” Think about that for a second. If you believe you’re not good enough, you’ll act like it. If you believe you’ll never measure u...  Read More

"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain." - 1 Corinthians 15:10 You live out what you believe about yourself, whether it’s true or not. If you believe you’re not good enough, not smart enough, or not worthy, you’ll live that way; hesitant, unsure, and afraid to step into the purpose God has for you. But those beliefs are often based on lies, expectations, o...  Read More

"And Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison." - Genesis 39:20     Joseph’s life was a testament to unwavering faithfulness and integrity. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he found himself in the household of Potiphar, where he quickly gained the master’s trust. Joseph worked diligently, mana...  Read More

"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us." - Ephesians 3:20   Many times, we hear pastors and spiritual leaders tempering expectations about what God wants to do in our lives. They share incredible stories of biblical heroes and modern-day testimonies of God’s miraculous works but often imply that such extraordinary e...  Read More

The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised. And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. - Genesis 21:1-2   Have you ever felt like time was running out? Like the window of opportunity had closed, and God's promise was slipping away? If so, you're not alone. Even faithful servants like Abraham and Sar...  Read More

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." - Matthew 6:33    Life is full of choices. Some are big, some small, but all with the potential to shape our future. And in a world that offers so many options and opportunities, it can be tempting to settle for what seems good in the moment, rather than holding out for God's best. But I want you...  Read More