Shine Anyway!

All of God's ways, and all of His plans have purpose and are divinely orchestrated. We are each placed on this Earth to fulfill a specific calling to the most high. No matter how big or small your purpose may be, it holds power and it all adds to the Body of Christ. No, an eye isn't larger than a leg, but do you not desire to see just as much as you desire to walk? So regardless of what God created you to do, you are to finish the work He has entrusted you with. And in order to do that, you must possess confidence, dare to be bold, have big faith, and not be afraid to step out into your God given destiny.

The Build Up...

We have so many ups and down in our lives for a reason. The only way to master anything is through practice. God allows us to experience the trials and tribulations He does, because He always has the end in mind. He knows the outcome and what we have to endure to reach our full potential. The Bible even tells us that, "we glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance, and perseverance, character, and character hope." (Romans 5: 4-6) You have to know that during your ups and downs God is building you up to a place where you are able to receive and properly handle everything He has for you.

He builds us up to have the confidence, the boldness, the heart, the mind, and the faith to walk in the promises of Him. So that we may get to a place where we know what we are created to do, and we are able to go forth unapologetically. Where we are able to stand on His promise to us with a crowd or stand alone. Where we can burst out of the boxes others around us may ATTEMPT to put us in. Where we can get comfortable with the spotlight being on us because of its attraction to His light within us. Whatever it is, the build up is where God fills us with everything we need to prosper.

Heaven Is Backing You Up!

Know that in all instances, HEAVEN IS BACKING YOU UP! Once God has built you to a place where He is calling you to operate in His power, anointing, and boldness, you must GO FORTH! There are so many people who possess the very thing that will bring a shift in this generation, a shift in their families, a shift on their jobs, or with their friends, but hold back because they fear what the people around them will say. You cannot focus on who is or isn't clapping for you, you must step out and SHINE ANYWAY understanding that the approval of God is all you need.

As God fills your cup, and that light gets brighter and brighter, you have to trust that He will reveal who is there to motivate you vs. monitor you! You will begin to see relationships change, friendships shift, and sometimes people plain out falling off. Your job is to lean in on God and let the chips fall where they may because you know that HEAVEN IS BACKING YOU UP! And anything that He takes away, He will replace!

Don't stay boxed in! Walk in His power, walk in His anointing! Be EVERYTHING He has called you to be. Do EVERYTHING He has called you to do, no matter who likes it! They can act like they don't see you, but it is only a matter of time that the Lord will make your enemy your footstool! So no matter what hatred, monitoring, or negativity you are met with, SHINE ANYWAY!

Application

I hope this blog gives you the boost it gave me as the Lord was placing it in my heart. We are God's chosen people, and its about time we start acting like it. Boldness, confidence and endurance do not have to always be met with pride and arrogance. It's okay to have that much faith in your God, and to know that you know that you know, He dwells with you and is guiding you on the path HE chose for you! If Jesus was worried about every single thing said about Him, He wouldn't be able to conquer the world. Receive the build up, go out and fulfill your purpose, and SHINE ANYWAY!

Prayer

Dear God, we just want to take a moment to say thank you! We thank you Lord for choosing us as your own. For the mercy that you give us every day we wake up! Lord today we are asking that you keep our eyes stayed on you as we travel along our journey's. That you would send us constant reminders that we have the backing of heaven on our side! God we ask that you would bless those who curse us. That you would continue to protect us from people, places and things that are not for us! Give us the strength to complain during times of trial and tribulations. Let us rest in knowing you are the alpha and the omega and you are in complete control of everything we endure. Lord I ask that you bless Hidden Treasures and that you guide and cover us on our journey as we continue to Heal, Evolve, and Rise together! AMEN!