November 27, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

Guest article by Otis Davis, on having preparation

Otis writes, “Hundreds of former military munitions bunkers ready to be turned into homes, are now for sale; Prepper ready, isolated, fenced, and completely off-grid.

Spiritual prepping meaning getting ready, preparing for the opportunities and challenges ahead do I need it? Are you building on the sand of this world or on the Rock of Jesus? How are you preparing to endure? How resilient are you? Spiritually speaking who are you listening to, trusting to guide you and your family? And when you listen does it make you feel anxious, fearful, upset, or angry? Are you entangled with this world? We are in the world, but we are not of the world. Do events in your life determine your attitude, being blown with every change like the wind? Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. Ephesians 4:14 niv. Are you thirsty and heavily ladened? Find the well that never runs dry with the water that quenches your thirst. Cast off your heavy burdens with the forgiveness offered thru the loving sacrifice of Jesus, the way, the truth, and the life.

Get on the eternal power grid that never loses power. Build on the solid rock of Jesus and you will stand against the storms of this world. Be careful, stay calm, don’t be afraid, and don’t lose hope, if you don’t stand on your faith in Jesus you won’t stand at all. Isaiah 7:4&9. Are you grateful and thankful for what you have or unhappy and sad because of what you don’t have? Did you miss having your piece of the pie? The pie is bigger than you think, opportunities abound there is no limit if you believe, every day there are new opportunities, you have not missed out, think, and believe bigger. There are unlimited possibilities galore, and many times they contain challenges that we can overcome with God’s direction and help.

Are you a victim or a victor? Who do you believe Satan’s lies or God’s truth? Endure and wait for the Lord’s answer to your prayers. This determines your perspective, then colors your decisions and relationships, which then determines what you do. Protect your heart for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23 See the bigger picture, connect the dots. God does. God can help you raise your perspective. But we want it now. We want it easy and quick. Satan uses that to convince and show us the easy and quick way, but many times it is a false mirage. It is trouble and it is not the best way. Maybe it turns out easy and quick then we think I got this, I don’t need God and his ways. We stumble over our pride and overconfidence.

You are unique. Pray and ask God what his unique plan is for you. He created you and designed you to live and do something in his unfolding plan. Read and listen to God’s truth: Prov 16:3 niv Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Prov 16:9 niv In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Jer 29:11-12 niv For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Phil 2:13-14 niv For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Do everything without complaining or arguing. Rom 8:28 niv And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Prov 16:4 niv The Lord works out everything for his own ends — even the wicked for a day of disaster. Prov 19:21 niv Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Prov 21:5 niv The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.

Yes, we may need to do some physical prepping, but spiritual prepping is essential to build a house of faith, hope, and love; and it should be priority #1. Matthew 6:33 kjv But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. The books “Walking with God” and “Resilient” by John Eldredge would be a great resource along with his apps”.

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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