Get ready...things are getting ready to change!

Get ready...things are getting ready to change. If God pulled up today in front of your home, knocked on your door and said, "I need your help"...what condition would He find you and your home in? Would you be ready to help Him? God's been telling me for a while to 'get ready'. It's easy to dismiss this if something does not happen right away, but I do believe God is telling us to 'get ready'. Do you have things in order...in your home, office, family, relationships...have you apologized to a loved one, are you harboring resentment from an old offense...are you embracing each day God gives you-making the most of your resources...are your closets organized, calls made, have you gone through that stack of papers on your desk...what's your yard look like...is your car clean, things from the garage given away? Maybe you're over involved in something that is a distraction to you that God has told you to walk away from; many things can be for a great cause but that does not mean...it's your cause. This message is to prompt you...not guilt you. God looks at each of our individual circumstances, He meets us where we are & He has individual expectations of each of us-so don't compare your individual situation to another, but don't excuse yourself either...be honest & check your heart with what you need to do to get ready. You may ask...what about my spouse who will not help me? Our Father has that covered...each of us are responsible for our individual actions (Gal6:4-5). Don't fall into the trap of excusing or eliminating yourself because another does not do their part...but do make sure you're in check & aren't holding onto bitterness & unforgiveness-that will disqualify you. God makes allowances-He knows what you can and can't do-but don't let that be an excuse to miss your call. God never expects perfection...but He does expect us to use the information & knowledge we have been given (Mark4:24). Seek Him-He will guide you and give instruction on where to begin. God wants new things for you-don't look at what you need to do through your strength...see it through God's eyes. Hebrews 13:21, God will strengthen (complete, perfect) & make you what you ought to be & equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight...Get things in order friend, it's time for a new position & a new season-God's calling you...but when He does, don't trip over the junk in your garage or not hear Him because of the mess & commotion in your home. God has good plans for you (Jeremiah 29:11). Blessings!

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