How do you hold on to your history while reaching for your prophecy and walking in your destiny? Did you get that? Well, to be sure, let's take it one step at a time.
1.) History ~ not necessarily what you've been through; rather, who were you growing up and what things you liked then? What was fun to you? Who (family) did you love and why (this helps you to gain a unique appreciation for them)? What did they add to you? What did you LEARN from them that has equipped you for this journey your on? What were the things that brought you the most JOY and felt like God to you?
Example:
As a young girl I'd lie on my back, looking up at the sky and watch the clouds. I always loved landscapes and different scenery; I loved nature... hearing birds chirping, winds blowing and even rainfall. Today I still enjoy watching the shapes of the clouds, the sunset or rise, the stars and the moon; I still like the sound the rain makes on the windowpane... I love the rain when I'm not driving in it :-).
I carried that with me all these years, it makes me smile and brings me JOY!
2.) Prophecy ~ not a word in the future per se; rather, that thing on the inside of you that calls to you, pulls at you and longs for you to release it in this Earth. It is your purpose for living; you're WHY? Why do I exist; that "reason" is your prophecy. It is that thing that God had in mind for you when HE strategically, perfectly and meticulously designed you. HE has already equipped you for this thing; everything for its fulfillment lies within you... it sits dormant, awaiting your discovery and/or release. Another way of KNOWING this is by identifying the things that you are great at. Those things you could do with your eyes closed, they are so natural to you that it comes to you like breathing. This is
the purpose, promise and prophecy that God spoke over you during your creation. He fashioned you for it, nobody can do "THAT" like you. You're anointed for it and it brings you complete peace and JOY!!!
Example:
I love to write, right now as I sit I have things that were pulling at me and getting me out of my peaceful place... this time alone with God (by way of the Spirit) has allowed me to release that burden. I've given it over to Him, not on purpose, though I did that through prayer earlier, but subconsciously, without even thinking about it; I am made aware that I am thinking about this and NOT that and I have JOY and I feel and KNOW that God is present.
Operating here brings a PEACE which passes understanding!
3.) Destiny ~ did you know that you're walking in it right now. Presently we create our destiny!!! Every step you take, every move you make, you are literally designing, creating and/or changing your future. Your today is sown into tomorrow and so forth. Every word spoken, every seed planted, every soul saved or edified through your existence in this life. It's a part of your today which is shaping your tomorrow.
Example:
I read a book recently by Jeff Olson called "The Slight Edge" and in this phenomenal book, Jeff explains the difference between where you are now and what we'll call success; arriving where you want or wish to be (prophecy). He says, in this fast paced society we've forgot about the one element that we can't control but that we often lose sight of in rush to the finish line of life and that is time. We have forgotten the process portion of everything. Time ~ each of us have the same amount of it allotted to us daily; the question is, what are you doing with it? Are you enjoying this gift that we've often taken for granted and rarely acknowledged as we race to the next technological invention. Time invested in action today, action tomorrow and the next day will yield a crop of that action multiplied and it will gain its own momentum tomorrow and a steady natural flow for the duration of your existence. A steady progression of destined action will lead you to that place that you were searching for all along.
To remain grounded (rooted) remember your history; but, not the bad stuff only. We give too much energy to those things; rather, look with focused eyes to the places of your beginnings. These are those places or times that you’ve stumbled upon, ran across or walked into a new thing that you loved. We experience many firsts in life and a lot of them become a part of our being as we adapt to it. We add it to our person just as naturally as we add water and sugar to kool-aid and create something totally different in texture, flavor and form. It mixes and blends into you becoming second nature to you; like you've just put on a coat or added a layer of clothing.
To remain humbled (level-minded) means to do all you can with all you have and remain in a place of approachability, teachable, personable and honest in this one truth; no one race, gender or denomination are any better than the next. We all were created by Greatness, in Greatness for the sole purpose of manifesting Greatness in the Earth. (Greatness is interchangeable with GOD). We KNOW that God does nothing in vain; there is a purpose for everything He does, so that fact that He created us is reason to celebrate. Think not more highly of yourself than you ought; give love and respect to all.
To be blessed means to be empowered to prosper, to be established in truth and certain in all things. Whatever your goal in life may be, I pray that attached to your purpose is a people. We are blessed to be a blessing and many times we hear this in terms of financially; however, we can bless and be blessed daily by sharing a hug, and love.
Give of yourself in a different capacity than monetary and I guarantee the reward in HEAVEN and EARTH will be yours.
The love reciprocated, gratitude expressed and the appreciation given from one person to the next is so fulfilling. Blessings flow where there are a blessed places and people. If you’d take from your treasure (knowledge, wisdom, understanding, prayer, hugs, love, TIME and resources like money) and invest that into someone else, you'll have your reward in both realms because this is what we are here for. We are here to fill completely and subdue totally, the earth with the presence of God ALIVE IN US.
Embrace who you've been (grounded - HISTORY) ; reach for where you’re going (Humbled ~ PROPHECY) and start now with what you own and possess (Blessed and Destined ~ DESTINY)...
Remember your History, Pursue your Destiny and you will LIVE your Prophecy!
God Bless YOU.
~dp
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