Priority Four

What does your life say?

Your life has a message. For the message to be developed, you will endure trials and suffering. God uses those to build our character and perfect us or make us mature in Christ. When the Bible talks about perfecting our faith or perfecting us, it does not mean that we have attained perfection, but rather it means “maturity”.

You and your family are called to something higher than existence. You have a purpose, everyone does. When the family is in order, the plan can be realized and though the trials can be very difficult, it creates a passion in you to lead others in the paths you have traveled.

"Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin." 1 Pet 4:1

Once your life’s message is deepened, you will see that your ministry or your business will have the influence you want it to in the people around you. God can use your ministry or business when you have proven trustworthy in the more important areas like His relationship with you and your relationship with your family. He is not interested in blessing the socks off of your business when the family He already blessed you with is in jeopardy. So many families today are being destroyed because we haven’t straightened out our priorities. If you are struggling with this, just ask God to help you. He desires to rescue your family. Again, be intentional about your life’s message. What do you want it to say?

“But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matt 6:33

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