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“Who Did It?”

The Manna Chef

Anyone who knew my mother would respond, “God did it!”  That was her life mantra—a reminder that God will do the impossible for His children because He is in control of all things at all times.  She knew how to shift the environment and usher in praise and worship.  Our Father is beyond good to us, and He is always moving on our behalf.

As we approach the ending of another year, I want to encourage you to maintain an attitude of gratitude for all that the Lord has done for you.  He has provided everything you needed throughout the year, so why not take a moment to say, “Thank You, Lord!”?

Those of you who know me personally know that I no longer complete a list of New Year resolutions.  I used to have such an expansive to-do list, and it was ridiculous.  No one person could accomplish that list.  Interestingly, I did not consult the Lord before writing the list.  I just decided that I was going to accomplish everything on it.  Then, at the end of the following year, I would be discouraged because I could not complete the list that I created.  And then, God led me to Proverbs 19:21 (NLT):

You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

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Go on, Girl!

The Manna Chef

This is what my bestie and I tell each other all the time.  It’s part of an inside joke, a shout-out to “In Living Color,” but we really do mean it when we say it.  That’s what I want to tell you today: Go on, girl!  Whatever God has instructed you to do, “Go on, girl!”  You got this!

Sister, I want you to really hear me.  You are God’s masterpiece.  That’s right, YOU, the sister reading this right now, are His masterpiece.  You don’t believe me?  Well, let’s go to the Word of God. 

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.  (Ephesians 2:10 NLT)

Let me tell you something right now.  God had big things in mind when He created you, so it’s time to be about your Father’s business.  Notice I said “business” not “busyness.”  Ask God to lead you as to what you need to do today.  What would He like you to accomplish?  And focus on that.  Because life will have you running around trying to do everything, and you’ll be overwhelmed and discouraged when you can’t seem to get it all done. 

I am one who has been guilty of a monstrous to-do list.  So, I pray for God to direct my very steps because I have been known to overwhelm myself with too much.  Now I just ask, “Lord, what are we going to do today?” and then I get ready for an adventure.  He actually leads me through my day!

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