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A Date With Destiny

Your Life Is Not Your Own: Trusting God’s Course for You

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“I know Lord, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course.” (Jeremiah 10:23)

You do not consider your life to be your own. You know that your life is set on a specific course designed by God.

Your existence holds significant implications for future generations, and you do not take this responsibility lightly.

This knowledge doesn’t produce an attitude of presumption or arrogance, but rather, a mindset of humility. You know that your role is one of duty, rather than that of comfort and self-indulgence.

You know that without God’s gift of guidance, you would be wandering through life, unsure of your purpose. Without knowing your purpose, you would be subjected to a life on the proverbial hamster wheel, struggling to find meaning for your existence.

You are grateful for the destiny you have been given and you know that there is nothing you lack in order to fulfill it.

Contentment comes easy to you, because God has enabled you to see through the deception of greed and envy to find the true meaning of life.

God has provided you with clarity of mind and purpose. Your work is an expression of your gifts and talents. You do not compete for positions which promise prestige, power, or impressive titles.

You are content with what you have and enjoy the pursuit of objectives more significant than personal happiness.

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More Than Money: God’s Riches in Every Twist of Your Journey

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“The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22)

While God’s promise in your birthday verse indicates you will experience financial success, your riches do not stop there. 

Your life is enriched each time you embark on a new adventure. As the journey of your life follows a trail of twists and turns, you find millions of spiritual and personal treasures along the way. God has hidden valuable assets in places only you can find.

Fresh ideas, artistic expressions, intellectual designs, and spiritual insights appear to you during times when your journey seems uneventful and ordinary.  God knows you get restless and bored easily, so He has hidden extraordinary treasures along your path to keep you intrigued.

Even your detours have brought you remarkable value. Your life is rich with deeply spiritual encounters, amazing adventures, and opportunities to share your wealth.

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God’s Heart for Orphans, Widows, and Foreigners

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“God makes sure that orphans and widows are treated fairly; he loves the foreigners who live with our people and gives them food and clothes.” (Deuteronomy 10:18)

When God acts on behalf of any marginalized group of people, He relies on other humans to serve as His hands and heart in the physical environment.

Through the kindness and compassion of His people, He delivers protection and provision to those who are vulnerable. Taking care of orphans, widows, and foreigners is a priority for God. He has chosen specific individuals to do the work for Him; distributing resources and ensuring justice.

You are one of those chosen people. You use the gifts God gave you for the greater good of all humanity. You remain alert to the hardships of others, and you distribute the provisions of God through your own resources.

You are a generous person who is willing to share your time, energy, resources, and experience with anyone who might benefit from what you have to offer.

You enjoy being needed and you find that it brings you an enormous sense of purpose. You are deeply moved toward action when you see a person who needs a miracle.

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The Sacrificial Mindset: Following Jesus Into True Freedom

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Jesus started to leave, but a man ran to him and fell on his knees before Jesus. The man asked, “Good teacher, what must I do to have eternal life?” (Mark 10:17)

Unlike the man who approached Jesus in this passage, you understand that eternal life connected to a sacrificial mindset.

After discussing the way this man adhered to the Ten Commandments, Jesus told him to sell all he had and give to the poor.  He went away sad because he had a lot of wealth and couldn’t bear to part with it. He didn’t understand the spiritual law of generosity. He didn’t realize that the death grip he had on his wealth was preventing him from receiving the eternal riches of God’s Kingdom.

Fortunately, you hold a deep understanding about the spiritual law of generosity. You know from experience that the act of giving brings freedom from the fear of not having enough.

You give of your time and energy to meet the needs of the marginalized in your community. You are exhilarated by the sense of freedom you experience when serving Christ and serving others.

You understand that following Jesus requires great personal sacrifice which some may view as quite costly. You do not see things that way at all. You are grateful for the freedom you find in the space of grace.

Rather than animal sacrifices required under the old Covenant, the new Covenant calls for a lifestyle of self-sacrifice, in which you gladly participate.

As needs arise in your community, you demonstrate a sacrificial mindset by feeding the hungry, giving to the needy, counseling the troubled, and assisting the disabled.

In these simple, yet profound tasks, your personal sacrifices enable you to engage in a spiritual dimension where immortality is the promised result.

Your sacrifices of time, energy, money, and talents in helping others are actually service to the Lord because as Jesus explained, “What you have done for the least of these, you have done for Me.”

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A Servant’s Heart: Serving the Lord Through Daily Life

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 “Give yourselves to serving the Lord.” (Deuteronomy 10:16)

You are happy to serve God and you have learned to do it through ordinary life experiences. Even events that seem undesirable, like illness or disappointment can lead to new opportunities for ministry and service.

Many of your service tasks are simple and ordinary, such as preparing a meal or helping a neighbor, but all are significant in the Kingdom. You accept each opportunity with gratitude, even if you don’t feel up to the task. You know that God will take you by the hand and lift you up, so you can serve Him by serving others.

It is vital that you remain alert and aware of the Holy Spirit’s direction. Through this divine guidance system, you will be in the right place at the right time to offer your services where they are needed.

You walk in favor every day,  alert to service opportunities because you have a servant’s heart and a merciful spirit.

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God of the Galaxies: Finding Your Divine Purpose in the Stars

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“The Lord owns the world and everything in it. The heavens, even the highest heavens, are his.” (Deuteronomy 10:14)

You see the magnificence of God as you gaze into the night sky. 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 marching constellations as they glide across the universe.

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

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

As you look at the vast expanse, you are delighted knowing that the Creator calls each star by name.

This offers you great comfort because it reveals how intimately the Creator knows and values each component of the Great Creation.

This gives you a sense of security and safety. You understand that 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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Living the Kingdom: Everyday Miracles of God’s Deliverance

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Go and preach, “The Kingdom of heaven is near!” (Matthew 10:7)

You see miracles of deliverance happening all around you. While some people may dismiss them as ‘coincidence’ or ‘good timing’, you remain keenly aware that most remarkable incidents are actually the hand of God acting on behalf of His precious children. 

You know that He is alive and powerful, working miracles of deliverance in the lives of those around you.

Every day, as you perform the tasks of your ordinary duties, you are given opportunities to bring the story of deliverance into the lives of your friends, family, and co-workers. You function in your divine destiny as you celebrate the power of God’s deliverance with those you encounter throughout the day.

You often experience overwhelming gratitude to God for being such a loving Creator who takes interest in the everyday life events of His creation. 

You love watching miracles unfold in the lives of those you love, and it brings you great joy to be an active participant in each.

As the Kingdom of God advances, you carry His banner of rescue and deliverance, infusing the atmosphere with divine expectation and supernatural results.

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Rich Blessings of a Moral Compass Aligned With God

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People who do what is right will have rich blessings.  But the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence. (Proverbs 10:6)

Knowing that evil comes in many forms, you trust the Spirit to guide your intuition and provide you with a course correction if you ever start to veer off track.

Maintaining a firm sense of right and wrong, you reject the evil presence of hatred and prejudice. You do not exhibit pride or arrogance. You see through deception and place great value on being authentic.

You avoid temptations 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 compatible with God’s wisdom and your own personal integrity.

You have a precisely calibrated moral compass which gives you direction. You always seem to know the right thing to do in difficult situations. There are times when the wrong thing might be easier, but doing the right thing just because it is the right thing, is hardwired into your thought processes.

There are times you make the choice to do the right thing at the cost of a deep personal sacrifice.  These are the times when you must trust in God the most.

Your personal sacrifices of time, energy, resources, and reputation are not a matter of giving in or giving up.  These are sacrificial offerings to the Lord. You give as He directs and because it is the right thing to do. You trust Him to sort out the details.

As you place your trust in God, He places His trust in you. Because you are trustworthy, you are given great opportunities. Because you are responsible, you are given great privilege. Because you are generous, you are given great resources.

The sacrifices you make are an investment into the Kingdom of God. As you make each deposit, the spiritual principle of multiplication is applied, generating substantial gains and eternal reward.

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The Wealth of Hard Work: A Birthday Blessing from Proverbs 10:4

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“A lazy person will end up poor.
    But a hard worker will become rich.”

(Proverbs 10:4)

You are a good worker and find great satisfaction in productivity. The riches you gain from your work are far more valuable than mere money.

Your work experience has taught you discipline, patience, and problem-solving techniques which are useful in every area of your life.

Your work ethic is exceptional. From this birthday verse, you can be assured that wealth is promised, both in monetary gain and personal growth. These will carry you through life with a sense of security and confidence. 

You possess a treasure trove of knowledge that comes from hard work. Not only does it enhance your performance, but it also makes you an expert in your field. 

The wealth of work is not always reflected in paychecks or bank balances, but God has a way of multiplying whatever you have in order to make good on His promise.

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The Joy of Music: Finding God’s Presence in Sacred Spaces

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Two trumpet players perform before a joyful congregation in a cathedral.

“When both trumpets are blown, the people should gather before you at the entrance to the Meeting Tent.” (Numbers 10:3)

Your appreciation for sacred spaces comes from a deeply spiritual center within you. Knowing there is supernatural power released when people gather to praise God, you are grateful for gathering places where people understand the power of music in worship.

You know that musical instruments produce an emotional response which opens the mind to a spiritual dimension. You enjoy dedicating your time and musical talents to God’s work. You are committed to sharing the joy of music wherever you go and whatever you do. You appreciate musical expression as a universal language, understood by all.

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