Mind Shift
Key Verse: “Abraham entered into what God was doing for him, and that was the turning point.”
HOW DO WE ENTER INTO WHAT GOD IS DOING FOR US?
OUR PERSPECTIVE:
Have you heard these sayings?
“If it is going to be it is up to me.”
“When the going gets tough the tough get going.”
“Lead, follow or get out of the way.”
Determination, drive, uncompromising commitment to your dream are the ways to get things done. You can achieve your desires. You overcome. This is about self-determination energized by your wants and goals.
GOD’S PERSPECTIVE:
This is what God thinks:
“I don't think the way you think.”
“The way you work isn't the way I work."
God's Decree:
"For as the sky soars high above earth,
so the way I work surpasses the way you work,
and the way I think is beyond the way you think.”
-Isaiah 55:8-9
God says you we need to adopt a “Mind Shift.”
What are the elements?
He is central. The shift is from us to Him, His Plans and His wants not ours.
He is the primary one working on my behalf not me.
He is the center of the initiative not me.
He is leading. I am following.
He has the plan; I embrace His plan by faith.
He is the CEO. I am the subordinate.
He accomplishes. I receive His gift.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
Does this mean I am passive and He is active? Yes I am passive in terms of the enterprise but active in terms of following His lead daily.
Look at this:
“Walk with me and work with me and watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:28
Think about it:
Who is doing the heavy lifting in your daily endeavors? Is it you or Him?
Whose thoughts am I relying on through the day to meet my daily responsibilities?
What is the most potent step I could take to get in harmony with His initiative and His thoughts daily?
