A Date With Destiny

Trust

Psalm 7:1

Lord my God, I trust in you for protection.

You have invested your most valuable assets into the Kingdom of Christ. Contributions of trust and loyalty are given freely to God and His returns never disappoint.

Unflinching faith comes to you like a divine download and you are often amazed by a sudden level of confidence which seems to appear out of nowhere.

You actively seek help from God and as a reward for your humble request, the Holy Spirit infuses you with the wisdom to discover solutions which you know are beyond your natural level of comprehension.

You prove yourself to be a trustworthy protector of what is sacred. You give honor to God and show respect to His creation.

As you place your trust in God, He places His trust in you.

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A Date With Destiny Birthday Books

Have you ever wished for a personal message from God that would answer the questions you have about yourself and tell you why you are here at this precise moment in history?  Perhaps you have wondered why you have certain personality quirks and traits.

Inside this fun, easy-to-read birthday book, you will find hidden messages especially for you from your Creator. You will discover clues to the exciting adventure God has for you by using the date of your birth like coordinates on a map. Some of the ideas will surprise you. Others will confirm what you have always known.

This personal message from God is aligned with your birthday, because the day you were born was truly a Date with Destiny!

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The Face of God

Numbers 6:25

The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.

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The face of God shining into your life creates an aura of warmth and light in the atmosphere surrounding you.

This glow of the Spirit illuminates spaces which were once dark and gloomy. People are drawn to your light and hope to experience it for themselves.

The wonderful thing about this light is that it can be shared freely without losing its intensity.

Since the glow of God’s face is like that of the sun, all of creation can bask in its warmth. There is no limit to the number of beneficiaries who can receive the sustenance it offers.

 As this warmth and light of God’s face shines on you and through you, healing comes.

Just like the sunshine persuades spring flowers to emerge, you too carry the ability to encourage the colorful expressions of God’s unique design to blossom in the lives of those you influence.

You carry a big responsibility, for without the glow of God shining through you, some who are searching for the light would remain in darkness.

This light you carry is warm and inviting. It brings healing and comfort. It is the grace of God shining on you and through you into a world that would otherwise seem very cold and dark.

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Freedom Fighter

Deuteronomy 6:21

We were slaves to the king of Egypt, but the Lord brought us out by His great power.

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In this Exodus story, Pharaoh was a powerful oppressor of the Hebrew slaves. Moses was tasked with the assignment to secure freedom for a group of people who could not speak for themselves.

Detachment from an oppressor can be filled with chaos, conflict, and self-doubt. Moses encountered all this, yet remained firm in his commitment to secure freedom for God’s people.

Regardless of the century or the civilization, oppression is present whenever the powerful and the vulnerable co-exist.

Without excuse or explanation, you decisively detach from groups or organizations who exhibit little concern for social injustice or the negative impact it has on society.

You do not join those who belittle or diminish another’s worth. You remove yourself from environments which are darkened by oppression, hate, disrespect, or intolerance.

You speak for those who have no voice. You use the Lord’s words to bring freedom to those in bondage, healing to those in pain, and deliverance to those in despair.

Like Moses, you have been called by God for a special mission.  In spite of countless questions about what to say or how to fulfill your role, you choose to simply respond, “Here I am,” and then wait for God to reveal His plan, one step at a time.

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Hold That Thought

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8

We had been healed and delivered by the final words of Jesus from the cross, “It is finished,” so we knew there was significance in last words.  We understood that enormous effort goes into choosing the right words to say goodbye, finish a letter, conclude a speech, or summarize a presentation. Final words are important. They leave a lasting impact and have far reaching effects.

What began with the word finally, impacted us so deeply, we were never the same.

Our cognitive distortions and faulty thought patterns were measured against the 8 descriptive words in Philippians 4:8.  With these eight guardrails in place, we could choose which thoughts to keep and which ones to set aside.  Using the acronym, PREPLANT, we could check ourselves regularly throughout the day to make sure the thoughts running through our heads lined up with at least one on the list.

PURE – RIGHT – EXCELLENT PRAISEWORTHY – LOVELY – ADMIRABLE NOBLE – TRUE

If a thought did not meet the criteria, it was deemed unhealthy and carried the potential to make us sick.  We could not level up until we let go of the thoughts that didn’t measure up.

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Highest Heavens

2 Chronicles 6:18

But God, can you really live here on earth with people? Not even the highest of heavens can hold you.

You see the expansive nature of God as you gaze into the night sky. When surrounded by the wonders of the universe, you stand in awe of the Maker’s design.

You love to examine the night sky. You are are captivated by the phases of the moon and the marching constellations as they glide across the atmosphere.

It is in this upward glance that you gain perspective. When you look at the sky, the purpose for your earthbound existence become clear. 

It excites you to realize that you have been offered a divine destiny by the Creator of the Universe.

As you look at the vast expanse, you are in awe that God calls each star by name. This offers you great comfort, for it reveals how intimately and personally the Creator values what He has made.

It is in this realization that you find security. Your Maker designed you for a specific purpose.

And just like the stars, you light up when He calls your name.

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Connected to Christ

1 Corinthians 6:17

But they who join themselves to the Lord become spiritually one with Him.

Your physical body is aging, but your spirit is timeless and eternal.

Because of your connection to Jesus and the power of His resurrection, you have become one with Him. The Spirit of Christ lives in you and lifts you to new levels of enlightenment.

Springing up with Living Water, your spirit rushes like a river, creating the current which propels your physical form to each new assignment from God.

In union with the Spirit of Christ, you are able to generate supernatural energy.

This effect infuses the atmosphere surrounding you with a positive charge. This is why you are known as one who lights up the room wherever you go.

In this way, you are living inside-out, using the power produced by the Spirit to transform your human experience into an eternal, supernatural adventure.

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Deliver Us From Evil

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Matthew 6:13

Knowing that evil comes in many forms, you trust the Spirit to guide your intuition.

Maintaining a firm sense of right and wrong, you reject the evil presence of hatred and prejudice. You shun pride and arrogance. You see through deception and prefer to surround yourself with people who are true.

You avoid paths that lead to drama and chaos. Your sense of self is deeply rooted in your desire to do the right thing. You live by a set of standards which are aligned with God’s will and your own personal integrity.

Without judgment, repulsion, or excuse, you simply detach yourself from people who exhibit little concern for the pain they cause, or the negative impact they have on their fellow humans.

You do not join in with others who belittle or diminish another’s worth. You remove yourself from environments which are darkened by oppression, hate, prejudice, and intolerance.

Evil offends you deeply. You don’t understand why people are so brutal to each other.  In times of conflict, you seek God’s protection, so you don’t fall prey to this temptation yourself.

In quiet times, as you vent to God in heartfelt prayers, He hears and understands. The evil that grieves you, is the evil that grieves Him too.

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ANGELS AMONG US

The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “Mighty hero, the Lord is with you!” Judges 6:12

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You have extraordinary vision. You are able to detect the presence of angelic beings.

You have been given a special ability to see things of great significance that hold deep spiritual value. 

You have Kingdom vision and catch glimpses of angels. You watch for miracles, and find them often.

You witness angelic rescue missions, both for yourself and for others. You watch as captives are liberated and destinies are discovered.

You see angels in places where no one else would think to look.  You see them surrounding grocery store clerks and school children. You see angels in hospital waiting rooms and homeless shelters.

You see their light, even when you feel surrounded by darkness. You are confident that the illumination provided by angels will always appear to guide and protect your path.

You know that they have appeared in some of your darkest hours.

You have no doubt they will always be there beside you, even though your vision of them may sometimes become obscured by conflict, anxiety, or confusion.

Angels have always been in your peripheral view. From early childhood, you have sensed their presence and seen them in many forms.

Sometimes they are obvious in appearance as celestial beings, but other times they show up in more subtle forms; as helpful strangers or loyal pets.

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WORK

Nehemiah 6:9

They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work, so I continued the work with even greater determination.

You are conscientious and well-organized. You are appreciated for paying close attention to detail.

 While you may not feel you are called to do God’s work on a grand scale, your daily duties are no less meaningful to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Providing encouragement and support to friends and family ushers you into a sacred space. It is there that you function in the highest calling of God’s work.

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