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Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – shame will always have the opportunity to have voice, the question is how to silence shame so it does not become a shaping voice.
2 Timothy 1:12 TPT
The confidence of my calling enables me to overcome every difficulty without shame, for I have an intimate revelation of this God.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – can the apparent war of felt emotions and embraced promises be settled as friends?
Mark 16:9-11 TPT
[9] Early on the first day of the week, after rising from the dead, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. [10] After she had seen Jesus, she ran to tell his disciples, who were all emotionally devastated and weeping. [11] Excitedly, Mary told them, “He’s alive and I’ve seen him!” But even after hearing this, they didn’t believe her.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – evidence can transform thinking but the heart.
Mark 15:31-32 TPT
Even the ruling priests and the religious scholars joined in the mockery and kept laughing among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but he can’t even save himself! Israel’s king, is he? [32] Let the ‘Messiah,’ the ‘king of Israel,’ pull out the nails and come down from the cross right now. We’ll believe it when we see it!”

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- we too often want to make God exclusively ours. It gives us security, comfort, and power, but he is a non-exclusive God.
1 Timothy 4:10 TPT
He is the wonderful life-giver of all the children of men, and even more so to those who believe.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – we are supernaturally saved to be supernaturally alive.
Mark 6:51-52 TPT
[51] Then he came closer and climbed into the boat with them, and immediately the stormy wind became still. They were completely and utterly overwhelmed with astonishment [52] because they failed to learn the lesson of the miracle of the loaves, and their hearts were unwilling to learn the lesson.

Here is the revelation shaping my life today- love makes me bold beyond my capacity, but never deserts me when my capacity fails me.
Mark 14:27-31 TPT
[27] Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away and desert me. This will fulfil the prophecy of the Scripture that says: I will strike down the shepherd and all the sheep will scatter far and wide. [28] “But after I am risen, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.” [29] Then Peter spoke up and said, “Even if all the rest lose their faith and fall away, I will still be beside you, Jesus!” [30] Jesus said, “Mark my words, Peter. This very night, before the rooster crows twice a few hours from now, you will utterly deny that you know me three times.” [31] But Peter was insistent and replied emphatically, “I will absolutely not! Under no circumstances will I ever deny you-even if I have to die with you!” And all the others repeated the same thing.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- we all know we need, desire, and are made for love. But how to be loved seems to be a mystery we are unable to solve, rather than a mystery we simply embrace in all its amazingness and greatness.
1 Timothy 3:16 TPT
For the mystery of righteousness is truly amazing!…… Yes, great is this mystery of righteousness!

Here is the revelation shaping my life today – Jesus invites my unbelief as a fuel for journey not a barrier to intimacy.
Mark 9:21-24 NLT
[21] “How long has this been happening?” Jesus asked the boy’s father. He replied, “Since he was a little boy. [22] The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.” [23] “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” [24] The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- we think we get wealthy and all will be good. But the true meaning of life is found in generosity.
1 Timothy 6:17-19 TPT
To all the rich of this world, I command you not to be wrapped in thoughts of pride over your prosperity, or rely on your wealth, for your riches are unreliable and nothing compared to the living God. Trust instead in the one who has lavished upon us all good things, fulfilling our every need. Remind the wealthy to be rich in good works of extravagant generosity, willing to share with others. This will provide a beautiful foundation for their lives and secure for them a great future, as they lay their hands upon the meaning of true life.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- Jesus uses a double negative, “you will never ever enter the Kingdom,” to get our attention. This is important, you enter into God’s love, her Kingdom, by being open to love like a child. No other way.
Mark 10:15 TPT
[15] Listen to the truth I speak: Whoever does not open their arms to receive God’s kingdom like a teachable child will never enter it.”

Here is the revelation shaping my life today – God’s desire is that I would know him intimately and be shaped by his truth.
1 Timothy 2:4 TPT
“He longs for everyone to embrace his life and return to the full knowledge of the truth.”

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – religion seduces me into a leadership modality that is opposite to the ways of Jesus.
Mark 12:38-39 TPT
[38] Jesus also taught the people, “Beware of the religious scholars. They love to parade around in their clergy robes and be greeted with respect on the street. [39] They crave to be made the leaders of synagogue councils, and they push their way to the head table at banquets.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- is daring bold faith a law or a principle for healing?
Mark 5:34 TPT
[34] Then Jesus said to her, “Daughter, because you dared to believe, your faith has healed you. Go with peace in your heart, and be free from your suffering!”

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- love does everything to recapture my heart, with the purpose of doing everything to restore my heart.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 TPT
[13] We always have to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, for you are dearly loved by the Lord. He proved it by choosing you from the beginning for salvation through the Spirit, who set you apart for holiness, and through your belief in the truth. [14] To this end, he handpicked you for salvation through the gospel so that you would have the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.