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Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – truth is dangerous when carried contrary to truth itself.
Ephesians 4:21
[21] Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – the way you carry a load determines its weight. The way you carry your life determines how heavy it is.
Matthew 11:28-30 NLT
[28] Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – this prayer that God puts in the mouth of Paul displays God’s desire for my life. Complete for a full life.
Ephesians 3:16-19 NLT
[16] I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. [17] Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. [18] And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. [19] May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – peace is possible in all circumstances.

Philippians 4:4,6-7 NLT

[4] Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice! [6] Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. [7] Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

This is the revelation that is shaping my life today – I see just how tragic law makes me. How hostile I come in defending my regulations and commands against yours. Man, this is ugly on a huge scale that needs to be exposed in the mirror.
Ephesians 2:14-16 NLT
[14] For Christ, himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. [15] He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. [16] Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – embracing my ugly opens the door to beauty.
Matthew 9:12-13 NLT
[12] When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor-sick people do.” [13] Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – what you do means nothing, be the best in the class, it’s all rubbish because it’s all heart.
Matthew 15:8-9 NLT
[8] ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. [9] Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.'”

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – immense value has been placed on each of us with deliberate and joy-filled intent for our lives.
Ephesians 1:4-5 NLT
[4] Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. [5] God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – truth is dangerous when carried contrary to truth itself.
Ephesians 4:21
[21] Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – motivation is critical, and generosity is invited.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 NLT
[6] Remember this-a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. [7] You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – I realise how blind I am to a bigger life that is all around me.
Romans 1:19-21,25 NLT
[19] They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. [20] Forever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. [21] Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. [25] They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshipped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – being right and judging rightness is not what God calls me to.
Matthew 7:1-2 NLT
[1] “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. [2] For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – I, we, must stop telling people how to live and start helping them to live in the intimacy of love.
Galatians 5:1,3-4, 6 NLT
[1] So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. [3] I’ll say it again. If you are trying to find favour with God by being circumcised, you must obey every regulation in the whole law of Moses. [4] For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace. 6] For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – I play to some audience, who is it? The audience shapes the play.
Matthew 6:1 NLT
[1] “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.”