So, at the beginning of each year we spend time as a family seeking God for what we are to do. I also write down things about my goals, what weve accomplished, whats on the horizon, and whatever we need to add or modify. And… In that process I typically end up with some spiritual truths about what I am to do and be; with that comes the following blogs (what an intro)! Today Im going to give the first of five things I felt that God gave me for this year last night…
1. Own my moment… Being the best I can be for Him
I am sure that you have heard me say this before, but owning our moment means living this very minute in a way that honors God. Proverbs 3:5-6 is a popular scripture that states that we need to trust in the Lord with all of our heart, and lean not unto our own understanding. In all of our ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct our paths. Owning my moment is found in the heart of that scripture;
A. Trusting in God – In order to trust I have to know. Owning my moment means that I am close to God. Spending time with Him daily is not an option. If We want to grow and be used by God, we have to know Him and spend time with Him.
B. Dont put much weight in how or what you think… Listen to the spirit. Leaning on our own understanding normally isnt enough insight and understanding to take advantage of our moment. we have to learn how to immediately listen to the Spirit. Put up you spiritual understanding.
C. In everything I do, acknowledge God. The word acknowledge is the Greek word YADA which means to know by experience. That means that as i own my moment, I have to know God by experience. That means that my goal (point) of every situation is to find God and be Him in the situation. It is that living for God that we can own our moments.

See owning the moment isnt about your growth or your gain, it is always about others. If my goal is what is best for me, then I am missing the point of my existence.

Thanks for reading,
Love God, and love people
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