Recently I proposed to you that much of our frustration can be resolved, and dare I say, even eliminated once we have a mindset of FAVOR. (Click here for that post.)
Because the Lord has so thoroughly convinced me of this, it has become my mission to share the power of this transcendent gift.
Getting rooted and established in His favor has caused a huge shift in how I see myself, the world, and why I am even here.
Also, in all my years of counseling and coaching, I have never seen breakthrough in my clients’ lives like I am these days. It’s quite astounding!
Maybe it’s because one very specific reason Jesus came was to restore us all to a favorable relationship with Him!
Look at this verse. This was not just some doctrinal statement… this is personal, to be taken personally.
2 Corinthians 5:18-20 (Amplified Bible)
18But all things are from God, Who through Jesus Christ reconciled us to Himself [received us into favor, brought us into harmony with Himself] and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation [that by word and deed we might aim to bring others into harmony with Him].
19It was God [personally present] in Christ, reconciling and restoring the world to favor with Himself, not counting up and holding against [men] their trespasses [but cancelling them], and committing to us the message of reconciliation (of the restoration to favor).
20So we are Christ’s ambassadors, God making His appeal as it were through us. We [as Christ’s personal representatives] beg you for His sake to lay hold of the divine favor [now offered you] and be reconciled to God.
A mindset of favor is to trump all other competing mindsets.
Verbally thanking Him will increase your faith!
So today, thank God for His favor. Thank Him that He favors you!
Thank Him for coming into this world FOR YOU, to cancel out ALL your sin… past, present, and future.
Thank Him that not only do you HAVE His favor, but you ARE highly favored. Ask Him to grow this seed of truth within you, change your mind as to how you see yourself, and then, expect Him to do it!!
I love you all!
Maryann
