Are you fighting for anyone other than yourself? Are you taking risks, stepping out in faith, helping them to rise higher? When you’re cause-driven, you’ll see giants come down, you’ll see promotion, doors open, the right people show up.

You don’t have to strive, manipulate, be jealous of people, try to force things to work out. You don’t need what someone else has. God has your blessing already prepared.

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The Scripture says, “The people who know their God will be strong and do exploits.” When you know who you’re talking to, you’ll pray bold prayers. You’ll ask for things that other people think are far out, too much, that could never happen.

If it’s not the right time, all your efforts can’t make it happen. It’s going to frustrate you. You can’t open a door that God has closed. In the same way, when it’s the right time, all the forces of darkness cannot stop what God has for you.

God has already put a blessing on you. People, bad breaks, how you were raised, what’s coming against you cannot stop your destiny.

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God already has what you’re believing for. Instead of being frustrated, living worried, “Why is this taking so long?” Our attitude should be, “God, I trust You. I trust Your timing.”

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Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom and all these things will be added unto you.” When you keep God first place He’ll add everything you need. The key is don’t seek the blessing; seek the Blessor. Keep Him first place and the blessings will seek you.

It may be taking longer than you thought. You don’t see anything happening. My encouragement is to let God work. He knows what He’s doing. When it’s just right, He’ll call you. He’ll make sure it gets to you.

God doesn’t cut any corners. He’s not going to give you a small blessing, a lessor version, an imitation, something good enough. No, God gives you the real thing.

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You have the faith. My question is: do you have the patience? Keep traveling steadily, believing, trusting, hoping, knowing that something’s cooking. It’s taking longer because it’s going to be better than you imagined.

God hasn’t forgotten about you. He sees you doing the right thing, working hard, praying, believing. You’re passing the test. What you’re believing for has already been prepared.

On your journey in life, you're going to meet people who are wilted. God places them in your path so you can nourish them. Your kind words can help lift them back on their feet.
 
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When it’s not the right time, you’re not going to feel at peace. There will be unrest. No matter how hard you try, that door is not going to open. Timing is critical. You can do the right thing at the wrong time and it won't work out.

Jesus told His disciples, “I’m going away to prepare a place for you.” God has some prepared blessings for you, things He’s already lined up: good breaks, the right people, healing, restoration.

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You will never rise any higher than the way you see yourself. It doesn’t matter how I see you, how your parents see you, how your neighbors see you, what matters is how you see yourself.

Quit being discouraged over what didn’t work out. It feels like you failed, but that’s not the end of your story. God led you into the desert because you’re in a time of testing. There’s something bigger God has in your future.

If it wasn’t for His goodness, His mercy, His strength, we wouldn’t be here. God is counting on us to let our light shine. What you’ve been through will help somebody else get through it. Be on the lookout for who you can encourage.

The moment you asked God to forgive you, He forgave you. Not only that, He doesn’t remember your mistakes.

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What you struggle with, the mistakes you’ve made, are not a surprise to God. He’s the one that made you. You’re on the potter’s wheel. He’s continuing to mold you. Stay positive toward yourself. Give yourself grace. Keep honoring God, and in His timing, He’ll help you change.