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This is the secret to being blessed!

Psalm 94:12 (AMP) says: Blessed [with wisdom and prosperity] is the man whom You discipline and instruct, O Lord, And whom You teach from Your law.” The word blessed means: “joyful, contentment, good fortune, consecrated, to speak well of.” When God blesses us, He is lovingly sharing his grace, wisdom and favor with us. He bestows upon us an environment where others look at us and declare that we have come in to a place of good fortune. Do you want to be “blessed?” Read Psalm 94:12 again. God blesses the person who submits to His discipline and instruction. Most people reject His discipline and instruction, thus they remove themselves from the process of being blessed by God. When one enlists in the army, the first thing the drill sergeants do is re-make them by putting them in a place of discipline and instruction for several months. Most admit that this process is very difficult. But the finished picture is that they become disciplined, battle-ready soldiers! God also brings us into times of discipline and instruction, not to destroy us, but to build us up into strong and blessed believers. He teaches us His law so that we can walk wisely and confidently on this earth. And as we embrace His discipline and instruction, people will look at our lives and call us blessed! Do not be afraid to embrace His discipline and instruction. He disciplines the ones He loves.

Psalm 94:12 (AMP) “Blessed [with wisdom and prosperity] is the man whom You discipline and instruct, O Lord, And whom You teach from Your law”

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Your focus determines your future!

We all focus on something, however, What you focus on increases, and what you ignore loses power and influence in your life. Focus comes from the greek word “Aphorao” which means:  “to concentrate your gaze upon’. The English word focus means: directed attention; a point of concentration; a state or condition permitting clear perception or understanding. Jesus focused his actions and energies on His mission. Paul focused his efforts on pressing toward the mark of the high call of God on his life. One of the enemy’s primary goals is to take us out of our focus, because when a person is not focused, they misuse or abuse their time and energies, thus they do not produce anything of value. They squander their potential. Focus is your friend. Focus will keep you on the right track. It will remind you where to invest and spend your limited energy. Focus turns on the creative portion of your brain that will allow you to begin to see the things you need to do or acquire. So I ask you today, what are you focusing on?

1 John 2:4 “Whoever says, “I have come to know Him,” but does not habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings), is a liar, and the truth [of the divine word] is not in him.”