Purpose First

We've all been there. You get an idea or thought and you act on it. You plan out so many things that you just know it's going to work how you planned. When you get into the thick of things, something happens you didn't plan for. You don't understand it and you may not even get why it happened. Sometimes, the end result seems to be better than what you planned. How about this? As you go through this week, seek out God's "Purpose First". You can still make the plans necessary to carry out what is ahead but when you seek God's purpose as the end result, it will save you from some unnecessary setbacks and possibly even some failures. 

“You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail.”

Proverbs 19:21 NLT

Never Settle

I am stirred in my spirit today about settling. As I feel I am gaining traction as a lead pastor, I am being challenged to "Never Settle" for where Velocity Church is. Challenged to not be satisfied with the great things that have happened in Mansfield the last 4 1/2 years but to know that there is so much more to be done for the Kingdom of God. Velocity Church has been in a great season of growth and spiritual maturity as of late but I know that the Holy Spirit has so much more to accomplish through my leadership. 

What about you? Do you have that job you have always dreamed of?  Are your finances better than they have ever been?  Does your relationship with Jesus seem to be closer than ever?  All that is great but there is so much more. The cool thing about serving God is that there are no limitations; except the ones we set in place when we settle for where we are or for what God has done. Today, I challenge you to take a look at your spiritual walk and see where you have become comfortable or settled. Once you discover that, chase after God with all you have. Acknowledge and praise Him for all he has done but ask for His guidance as you move forward because He has so much He wants to accomplish through you!

“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.”

Philippians 1:6 NLT