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Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – the world, and its attitudes reflect the way it is led. Imagine a world that was led differently.
Matthew 20:25-28 NLT
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you, it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. [28] For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – heaven declares me to be the man I want to be. I will accept the declaration and stop my attempts to write it myself.
Colossians 1:19-22 NLT
[19] For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, [20] and through him, God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross. [21] This includes you who were once far away from God. You were his enemies, separated from him by your evil thoughts and actions. [22] Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his physical body. As a result, he has brought you into his own presence, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – do I hear the command to forgive others or a picture of my true self?
Matthew 18:21-22 NLT
[21] Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” [22] “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – he is the teacher of himself, and he is faithful to the task. The question is my posture to receive.
Philippians 1:6 NLT
[6] And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – the importance of self is blinding, it rings so true that it is hard to silence its demanding seeking for attention.
Philippians 2:4 NLT
[4] Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – only beauty will transform me.
Matthew 13:44 NLT
[44] “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – God does not burden me with a list of do’s and don’t’s, he gives me Himself and then sends me to be like Him.
Ephesians 5:1-2 MSG
[1-2] Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behaviour from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.

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.

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 – making it or made it? The perspective you have on life will shape your life profoundly.

Galatians 3:5,10 TPT

[5] Let me ask you again: What does the lavish supply of the Holy Spirit in your life, and the miracles of God’s tremendous power, have to do with you keeping religious laws? The Holy Spirit is poured out upon us through the revelation and power of faith, not by keeping the law! [10] But if you choose to live in bondage under the legalistic rule of religion, you live under the law’s curse. For it is clearly written: “Utterly cursed is everyone who fails to practice every detail and requirement that is written in this law!

Here is the revelation that is shaping my life today – motivation is critical, 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.”