In the second part of the "Reset" series, we are reminded that we must seek God with an unwavering intensity to fully experience His Presence. A true reset includes raising the intensity of our pursuit of God, our prayer life, and our praise. When we show reverence to God with intensity, we prove we can be trusted with the spiritual and natural blessings He has for us. 

Supporting Scriptures: Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:43

Sometimes God’s purpose cannot be fulfilled because our intent is not ready. When our intent is not pure, it can taint our spiritual gifts and even stifle our life’s progression. God will disrupt our plans to reset our intentions to align with His purpose. God resets our direction to fulfill His plan and not the plan that we have laid out for ourselves. A reset requires us to surrender, submit, and act in obedience to God’s instruction. When we hold God’s hand and move our feet (remember: faith without works is dead), once we get to our destination, God’s presence will meet us there. 

Supporting Scriptures: Acts 8:1; 9:1-17

Being a child of God doesn't mean that we are exempt from storms. It's our response in those times of trials that can either help the storm pass over or keep it around longer than it should be. When we let our negative emotions overtake what we know what God's Word, we keep ourselves bound longer than necessary. But if we faithfully stand on God's promises, we are given the fuel and courage to push through.

When trying to walk in God's purpose for our lives, the opposition can be at an all-time high. Instead of giving up, this is the time to dig deeper into God's word to renew our minds and spirits. God will use this time of renewal as an opportunity to step in and work on our behalf. With God working on our behalf, we are able to pull in our peace, our joy, and all the blessings He has for us.

Supporting Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Often times we accept labels from those around us because we think they are the ones who know us best. Over time, those labels can cripple us and keep us bound and confused. We are reminded that only God has the power to put a label on us and what He calls us is far more superior than anything in the world has to offer. We are also reminded that God speaks on our behalf, and consistently proves that He cannot, and will not fail.

Supporting Scripture: John 9:1-25,32

When we aren’t sure how to handle the circumstances life brings, we often take matters into our own hands, instead of trusting God’s plan for us. Many times we try to problem solve on our own or try to peak too far into our future. Doing so makes us too self-sufficient and not reliant on God. Instead, we should remember that we have proof that God has our best interest at heart and we should rely on Him in every situation. Because if God did it before with less, He can surely do it again. 

Supporting Scripture: Mark 6:1-9

When striving to walk in our purpose, it’s undeniable that storms will arise. Sometimes, fear can even cause us to make troubles bigger than they are and last longer than they should. Fear and stress can also cause us to forget the promises of God. It’s in those troubling moments that we have to remember that God is still with us - guiding and empowering us to continue to pursue what He has for us.

Supporting Scripture: Mark 4:35-42

Sometimes our spiritual vision and perception can get distorted by the things of the world. Asking God for a "Sight Check" ensures that we are moving in accordance with His will and not our own.

Supporting Scripture: Mark 8:22-26