I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
I know both how to be abased and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me (Philippians 4:11-13). I believe in this season we are still being asked to give up a few things. To prune and cut away all which is not bearing fruit. For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.
For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns....A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. Four out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks (Luke 6:43-45). Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it flow the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23). A surrendered life and a forgiving heart, will help you bear much fruit.
But a spirit of lack and property, will contaminate what God is trying to do. He is never trying to get something from you, but trying to get something to you. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you (Luke 6:38). Lift up your voice to God, make your petitions known.
May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners and the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your request (Psalm 20:5)....
Tammy Lang Jensen
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