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Success journeys leads us through stages of growth, diversions, trimmings, losses, failures, weakness, strength wins, and expansion. In the Kingdom of Heaven, our King rules in love, patience, intention and purpose. Jeremiah 29:11-12 AMPC [11] For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. [12] Then you will call upon Me, and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear and heed you.

Reading and reflecting on the teaching from Jesus Christ about the parable ot the 10 talents; give a clear picture of how God values good stewardship. We're all entrusted with valuable resources and specific training, abilities in how to stewards our Father's wealth. How are we using our new knowledge and understanding to update our mindset today?

We are now on day five of Updating our money mindset challenge. What an exciting chachallenge, because we are stepping out of our comfort zone so that we can see and try different ways to manage our finance by following the teachings in the Bible. ALL THE QUESTIONS WE HAVE ABOUT SUCCEEDING IN LIFE ARE ANSWERED IN THE WORD OF GOD. LIKE PRECIOUS TREASURE, WE MUST BE WILLING TO SEARCH DILIGENTLY UNTIL WE FIND THEM @

In Genesis 26, we are invited to observe Isaacs' response to crisis. Although he made wrong judgment in not trusting God to protecting him from the Philistines; by lying about his wife; his obedience to God's command to sow his seeds in the country where he was living gained him God's promise of blessing and protection. Isaac, like his father Abraham, was afraid of the Philistines because he knew of their reputation! He also trusted God to keep His promise to bless him and his descendants. Even though we might feel afraid because of what is happening in our country and the world around us; we can be confident in God's promise to bless us who put our trust in Him and step out of fear.

Today's challenge focus is on being productive and stable. Jesus Christ spoke to His disciples about the importance of the branches staying firmly connected to the vine (tree) to be able to produce fruits. Abundance is produced by branches that receive seasonal pruning!

Today, we are reminded of the importance of :GRATITUDE, and OBEDIENCE! God is with us always and He is willing and able to provide for our every need according to His riches in glory, by Christ Jesus. If we believe this and remember our past experiences when we were in need and received miraculous provisions, help, healing, deliverance. We know that our help come from the Lord! GRATITUDE AND OBEDIENCE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY OUR IS OUR PATH TO PEACE.

At the start of our 7 day challenge, we are listening to the teaching of Jesus's sermon othe Mount of Olives. This teaching is full of practical tools and guides to how to prioritise our lives. Who and what is first? When we know and understand, then take the right actions will become second nature. This will open the doors that were closed to us before, because we were not ready to take the right action! Time to update our mindset!

Today, we are completing our challenge with anonther challenge! Let us pay close attention! As sons of God we are reminded that the most important message we send out is how wee mirror the image of iour Father in Heaven. We are entrusted with precision treasures, talents, responsibilities, according to our abilities How we respond to the instructions we've been give these 31 days, will help to determine our level of success: in the weeks, months and years ahead. Read, meditate, pray always. Wait on the LORD. He will direct your path.

On the penultimate day of our challenge, we're led into deep reflection and reminded about the consequences that results from our actions. Vision enables us to see possible outcomes of decisions made now so that we can take corrective actions that will lead to our desied results. WISDOM SPEAKS

Today we're reminded of that some lessons are repeated to help us understand their importance. Life is filled with seaons of tests that are meant to reveal our purpose and strengthen/support our vision. One of the lessons repeated several times throughout this challenge is our deep need to have our faith grounded in the knowledge of God our Father, teacher, guide Saviour. He is always present, even in the times when we we are struggling to complete a task, or feeling alone, isolated and helpless. Proverbs 29:25 KJV [25] The fear of man bringeth a snare: But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Today's episode is meant to serve as a reminder of the power and authority iimparted to each saint, from our time of conversion. We have courage, boldness of heart and mind in the face of injustice, oppression, greed, unforgiveness, loss and grief. The LORD in us is our strength! LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED .. John 14:1 BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS.. Joshua 1:9 TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART.. Pr. 3:5

Psalm 19:7, 10 KJV [7] The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. [10] More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Prepartion is so important, before setting off on an important mission journey. Have you got a clear plan? Have you got enough funds? Where will you be staying for the duration? What people support will you have? Where can we reach you if there's an emergency? Have you got adequate insurance? And this list could go on This is life! Full of questions that we need to have answers prepared, for. Mental, emotional, financial, health, relationship, faith, friends, business? Therefore its important to take time and make the effort to prepare for the scenarios that we are able to and also to expect the unexpected. Trust in the Lord and wait patiently for Him....

"What a blessedness, what a peace is mine leaning on the everlasting arms"; sums up today's chapter. We're secure when we trust in and follow the teachings from the Words of God. They provide structure, guidance and protection all through life's journey to eternity.

Welcome to day 24! We're being reminded today about sacrificial living. How do we honour our Lord and win the victory over hardship, when it feels like we're all alone? Wisdom makes us strong! Because it protects our hearts from failing in fear of the unknown. We know the One who holds the future is holding our lives together. Therefore we will endure to the end and live in obedience. We know our futures are secure.