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WEEK 27 – DO ACTIONS REALLY SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS?
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WEEK 27 – DO ACTIONS REALLY SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS?
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WEEK 27 – Actions Speak Louder Than Words
I have run into so many people recently who have had questions about lots of different topics, but the moral of the story ALL being the SAME ISSUE.
People are asking me about the Sabbath, reading Scripture, Tithing, Halloween, you name it…
But no matter what topic people seem to be asking about, the answer seems to be the same every time.
They are struggling with their priorities.
They are struggling with their worship.
Their idols. Putting things in place of God.
SOOOOO many things are becoming WAY to important in life, and it’s hard for them to make any changes because (as hard as it may sound to admit) God simply isn’t as important to them than other things in life.
Now they may never say that out loud.
But as the old saying goes… actions speak louder than words.
And it is SO true. Our actions actually REVEAL what our true values are.
And not only that, but this sort of thing is SEASONAL, so we have really got to be on top of STAYING surrendered in different seasons of life as things are constantly changing and have the power to increase where they shouldn’t.
It’s US who let them rise up based on what we focus on. Which is actually the good news as well because we can take a look at what we’ve been looking at or focusing on. take a look at what has become important to us & weigh it in prayer with the Lord & let Him speak to us about it.
So I am calling us to a week of ABSOLUTELY HONEST INTROSPECTION & REPENTANCE.
I want us to very honestly, very openly, very humbly… open up our lives to God this week, and let Him poke around.
Let Him speak to us about things that we too might be putting before him as idols.
Things that we too might have let become too important in this season.
Things that we too might be having a hard time prioritizing God because our eyes have gotten so fixed on other things, that those things have become idols in our hearts, and it’s getting hard to let go of them and give them over to God.
There is a scale called the Behavior Gap, and it basically goes like this.
From not valuing something at all, to valuing it enough to wan to learn about it, to valuing it.
The problem is that there is a BEHAVIOR GAP that comes AFTER valuing it, where most of us hang out in.
We value something, but not enough to change our behavior.
So the scale continues PAST this gap with another phase… and that is valuing it so much that we change our behavior.
And then at the very end of the scale is valuing it so much that we make it lifestyle.
I would even go so far as to add another phase being valuing something so much that we become ambassadors for it, teaching it, spreading the word about it, helping other people find the same transformation we have found in it.
So where are you at in this season? Think about the areas of life you might be hesitating to surrender to God in.
Sabbath, tithing, staring a prayer night with your family, sharing what God has done in your life with a family member or friend, setting aside money to go on a mission trip, joining a small group or serve team at your church…
Whatever it is, spend some time this week in HONEST prayer with God. Open your heart & let Him speak to you about those areas you feel He brings to your attention.
Overall, don’t let ANYTHING be your master except for Him.
Don’t let ANYTHING grow too important to you outside of Jesus Himself.
And if you see it creeping up in importance to you and feel like it’s getting out of place or growing into somewhat of an idol in your life, surrender it over to the Lord & let Him keep you soft, surrendered & pure in worshipping Him & only Him.
Cross that behavioral gap. value Him enough to change your behavior. Maybe for the first time… or maybe you’re getting back to something you used to do that He is calling you back to.
Whatever it is, let Him lead you to action & surrender.
Blessings this week as we repent together & stay soft & listen the Holy Spirit guide us.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- What might the Holy Spirit be speaking to you about surrendering so that you keep Him first in your life?
- What might have grown too important to you in this season that you honestly think you’ve been sort of putting before him value or behavior wise?
- What do you need to do to surrender these things/areas of your life to Him?
- What do you need to do to make sure that He remains first & foremost not only in your life, but in your vision & things you look at & allow to rise in value in your heart?
SCRIPTURE
Mathew 6:21 / Matthew 6:33
WEEKLY FOCUS
This week, read through these Scriptures each morning.
Think about this idea of putting God first, really.
Ask God if there are any areas you need to surrender or change in order to make sure He’s first in your life IN THIS SEASON.
Let this theme guide your God time all week, and even your thoughts and conversation with Him through out your days, all week long.
Let Him speak to you about this idea of staying surrendered in every area of your life, and see what He says.
We’d love to hear your feedback, so hop into the devos conversation thread in SLACK & we’re excited to see what the Lord speaks to you this week.
BLESSINGS!
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