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Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – where you find your answers shapes your life.

Luke 3:21-22 NIV
[21] When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened [22] and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you, I am well pleased.”

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – I am so often unaware of who I am serving. I allow my life to be shaped by a culture that constantly fails me, yet I bow down.

2 Timothy 3:1 TPT
[1] But you need to be aware that in the final days, the culture of society will become extremely fierce and difficult for the people of God.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – I was not made to do life alone, I don’t have what it takes.

2 Timothy 2:1 TPT
[1] Timothy, my dear son, live your life empowered by God’s free-flowing grace, which is your true strength, found in the anointing of Jesus and your union with him!

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – you can’t silence good news. This news is thousands of years old and is still celebrated worldwide. I think this shows how desperate our need is for rescue. You can’t do this life alone!

Luke 2:10-12 TPT
[10] But the angel reassured them, saying, “Don’t be afraid. For I have come to bring you good news, the most joyous news the world has ever heard! And it is for everyone everywhere! [11-12] For today in Bethlehem a rescuer was born for you. He is the Lord Yahweh, the Messiah.“

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- 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 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 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 – the more alive I am to the spiritual realm and the shaping it has upon my life, the more abundant and healthier life I live and release.
1 Timothy 4:16 TPT
Give careful attention to your spiritual life and every cherished truth you teach, for living what you preach will then release even more abundant life inside you and to all those who listen to you.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – the journey with God is not the removal of doubt but rather walking with doubt.
Matthew 28:17 TPT
The moment they saw him, (the risen Jesus) they worshipped him, but some still had lingering doubts.

Here is the revelation shaping my life today – the intellectual pursuit of God will never empower my conviction to live for him, like him, with him.
1 Thessalonians 1:5 TPT
[5] For our gospel came to you not merely in the form of words but in mighty power infused with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today- I’m not who I think I am. I become the real me in the beauty of being loved.
Colossians 3:3,9-12,17 TPT
[3] Your crucifixion with Christ has severed the tie to this life, and now your true life is hidden away in God in Christ……Lay aside your old Adam-self with its masquerade and disguise. For you have acquired new creation life which is continually being renewed into the likeness of the One who created you; giving you the full revelation of God. In this new creation life, your nationality makes no difference, or your ethnicity, education, or economic status-they matter nothing. For it is Christ that means everything as he lives in every one of us! [12] You are always and dearly loved by God! So robe yourself with virtues of God, since you have been divinely chosen to be holy.…. Let every activity of your lives and every word that comes from your lips be drenched with the beauty of our Lord Jesus.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – I’m invited to the life God intends and I am shaped for the life God intends from being at the party.
Matthew 22:8-9 TPT
[8] “Then the king said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, yet those who had been invited to attend didn’t deserve the honor. [9] Now I want you to go into the streets and alleyways and invite anyone and everyone you find to come and enjoy the wedding feast in honor of my son.’