Coffee with Carole

Let's look at 2023 with a focus on the person we aspire to be- the person that God has called us to become.  

Become God-driven vs. Goal Driven!

When we lose, what do we focus on?  The world says is it is your responsibility.  God says, "I can turn your failures into triumph! I lead the way!"

Listen in as we discuss loss in a business.

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You may think this has to do with your finances, but it has more to do with your attention!  Listen in as we discuss why we need to be intentional with what we are focusing on!

When things don't make any sense to us - when life simply doesn't seem to add up to what we think it should be, we actually limit our belief instead of increase it.  Rather than focus on the situation and our human perspective, it is best to focus on God's character- his faithfulness, His power, his love, his desire to fulfill His purpose and will through us, His mercy and grace, that He is trustworthy and good all the time...it can change our perspective and remove our need to understand why.  Isaiah 55:8-9 ♥ His thoughts are not our thoughts nor are His ways our ways.  

I recorded myself today putting on my armor.  While I may not have said it perfectly, or sounded professional, it is what I do every day.  Sometimes I spend more time with the belt of truth- praying for those in my life or meditating on the scriptures God has given me--  I do it standing up.  I physically imagine putting on each piece of armor.  I pray that hearing this it may inspire you to make this a daily practice.  Stay alert.  The enemy is on the prowl.  ♥

Do you like bananas in your smoothie?  I don't.  In fact, I can't stand them in a drink.  I like them in bread or pancakes, but never in my smoothie.  However, what if God required me to have bananas in my smoothie? 

Whether it is a conscious thought or not, we all have a worldview and are walking around choosing how we like our smoothies.  God's view is for our existence to reflect serving and loving Him- taking away our fleshly desires and "making our smoothie" according to His will and direction.

Most of us are somewhere between the 2.  Listen to today's message to lean in a bit more to how to live your life by God's design and get yourself out of the blender!♥ Carole

Grab your notebook and pen!  Take some time to reflect and ask yourself (and GOD) these powerful questions!

1- How committed to change am I ?  Why?

2- Where am I not willing to step outside my comfort zone?  Where am I not courageous?

3- What stops me from taking action?  What do I say to myself or how do I interfere with taking action? 

4-What is one meaningful thing I have learned in the past 6 months?  How will I implement this lesson in the upcoming 6 months?

5-What is God's prophetic vision for my life and business?  Ask God for supernatural wisdom and thoughts and then...take action!

Every day we give God a report of our situation.  What does it sound like?  Are you praising Him for His promises to you and claiming victory over every challenge and problem or are you full of worry and doubt? The Israelites showed us both prophetic vision and worldly sight.  When God told them that the land of Canaan was theirs, they believed it.  Yet, when the leaders (scouts) came back from assessing the land of Canaan they fell into doubt and worry over whether they would be able to have victory because they saw the Anak Giants and considered themselves like grasshoppers in comparison.  Only 2 (Caleb and Joshua) had crazy faith.  ONLY 2 of the 12 scouts.  The others submitted to the fear and then filled the community of the Israelites with that same fear.  

Is this not what is happening in our world today?  Our news reports and daily chatter is filled with fear and there are very few who stand up with the authority that Jesus has given us!  (Luke 10:19) NIV- "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."  

We have to take a stand and make a decision to embrace prophetic vision and reject worldly sight.    

Joseph was destined for great leadership but he had to go through the development process.  How many of us, like Joseph, think we are ready for promotion and are frustrated because it isn't happening the way we think it should?  God has perfect timing!  If you want it to happen faster, you have to learn the lessons and make the changes that God requires!    Ask, what do I need to learn?  Where do I need to grow?  What needs to change?  Then, be obedient and do what God requires.  Patience!  The promotion is coming.  

Genesis 37-41 

When you are faced with a challenge, what are the first thoughts you have and the first words you use?  Your words and thoughts reveal what you are filled with.  Are you filled with fear?  Are you filled with the world's messages or are you filled with God's promises?  

Proverbs 16:20 MSG says "It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in God."  Are we taking things seriously and acting like warriors or are we allowing fear and worry and doubt to crumble us and make us weak?  

Sure, there is no doubt that we are in a battle called life, but God is greater than any challenge we face.  Gas prices are high, but I am still driving my car.  Food prices are high, but I am still eating. interest rates are increasing, but I am still paying my bills.  If we will trust God with our situations and circumstances, He is always faithful to respond.  

Let's change our words and thoughts to victory!  Speak God's word instead of what you hear on the street! ♥