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EXPANSION !!!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. 1 Samuel 30:4, NIV

TODAY'S WORD:
First Samuel 30 records the greatest defeat David had ever suffered. He and his six hundred men returned from a mission only to find their city burned, their wives and children kidnapped by Amalekite bandits, and all their possessions stolen. Then David’s men started blaming him and talked about stoning him. It wasn’t fair that the wrong thing happened when David was doing the right thing. But God doesn’t promise that life will always be fair. It’s what we do in these unfair times that determines whether we get stuck and let it sour the rest of our lives or whether we move forward and see God expand us. What made David a champion is that he shook off the defeated mind-set and went forward to recover all that had been taken plus spoils from the bandits. He understood the principle that you have to get up when you’ve been knocked down and not use it as an excuse to stop. On the other side of the excuse is expansion, a new level of our destiny.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:
“Father, thank You that Your power to strengthen me in times of unfairness is greater than any force that comes against me. Thank You that I can put discouragement behind me and push forward in faith. I believe that expansion is coming—something greater, something better. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

- Joel & Victoria Osteen

1. BE DELIBERATE WITH YOUR DAY !!!
When you are intentional with your time, energy, and focus each day, you are far more likely to achieve the result you want. Being intentional with your time ensures you have a clear structure for your day and allows you to establish daily routines that support your goals.
When you have greater direction and purpose, you know exactly where to invest your time and attention. Your time is aligned with your bigger purpose which increases creativity and productivity.
Without an intentional focus for your day, you can feel stuck and waste time on non-important activities. Without intention, you can take on too much and get easily distracted.
To be more deliberate with your day, identify the three important activities that will help you achieve the outcome you want. This will ensure you feel proud about what you’ve achieved, which boosts confidence and self-esteem.
Having an intentional commitment to what you want aligns your actions with your goals and ensures you focus your time on your biggest priorities.

DON'T GET INFECTED !!!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
Proverbs 22:24, MSG - Don’t hang out with angry people; don’t keep company with hotheads. Bad temper is contagious—don’t get infected.

TODAY'S WORD:
Do you realize that one thing that can easily stunt your growth is the people with whom you’re spending time. You need to evaluate your friendships. Are they making you better, pushing you up higher, inspiring you to reach your dreams? Or are they causing you to compromise, to be mediocre, to take the easy way out? The Scripture says you’re going to become like the people you continually associate with. It also says, “If you walk with wise people, you will become wise.” If the people you associate with gossip, complain about the boss, are unfaithful in relationships, and hard to get along with, do yourself a favor and find some new friends. Spirits are transferable. You may not realize it, but they’re blocking your growth and limiting your potential. You have to make the change.

Your destiny is too great to hang around people who are not adding to your life. You need people who bring out the best in you, people who inspire you to do better, who challenge you to live a life of excellence and integrity.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Father, thank You for making it so plain that I need to be selective about whom I surround myself with. Help me to protect what You have entrusted to me so I can reach my highest potential. I commit myself to surrounding myself with people who inspire me and make me better. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen