God's Impact

 

    God impacts every aspect of life.  He impacts life itself.  He is so infused into life that you will never fully know where they are not connected.  You do know that there is some separation because of the sin and evil in the world that also impacts life.  It just doesn't hold the same kind of power.

    The Apostle Paul changed history by recording how God impacted him.  He used his life as a living testimony for the world.  His life and Godly perspective still impacts the world today.  You need to be looking for God throughout your life.  Everyday you should wake up waiting to see how God will impact your day.  If you don't, then you will miss opportunities to be grateful and thank God.

    You show that God has impact on your life through your prayer life.  How you pray directly relates to how you see Him in your life.  Prayer is meant to be focused, not a ritual or chant.  God is not a good luck charm or entity to keep away bad things.  He has opened the door to establish a real relationship and prayer is what keeps that relationship thriving.

    If you are a Christian, then you have the essence of God living in you through the Holy Spirit.  He renews your mind and sometimes body every day.  He is your guide in life to help you avoid unneeded trouble or provide peace in your soul.  He is your counselor.  You don't have to spend a ton of money to find spiritual and emotional healing.  He is there in you to help you find it freely and your time is never up.

    God impacted the world through His Word.  The Bible is not knowledge base only.  It is infused with life.  It gives you so much wisdom if you allow it.  The Bible used with prayer hold the power of armies.

    Self-Discipline is an aspect of God's impact in your life.  Why would you even bother being self-disciplined if you did not see the benefits from it.  God gave you the gift of free will.  You choose on how you want to spend your time and energy, but if you invest just a portion of that back into Him it impacts your life in way that changes who you are.

    Self-Discipline changes you through how you eat, sleep, invest time, and more.  It affects how you think, feel, and your productivity.  You build endurance, so when crisis comes you will not be crushed.  It opens your eyes to how much you really need Him even in the good times.  It helps create intimacy in your prayer life.  There are only benefits for self-discipline because you are taking ownership of your life and give all that you do not need to God.

    Prayer keeps your mind alert and your heart humble with gratitude.  It helps you stay focused when used with self-discipline.  You know how to prayer through building your relationship with God, so when you do pray you can hold expectations for God to come through.  It is more about your heart than it is about getting what you want in life.

    When you see how God impacts your life you should be thanking Him for who you are and what you have in life.  You may not be someone the world stops to take notice.  You may not be rich or powerful in the world's standards, but you are someone special that impacts the world you are in by following God.  Embrace that truth, so you can walk through life in confidence without fear or doubt.  Be grateful for the balance that God has given you in life: boundaries, discipline, love, and freedom.

    Who God is can be found throughout scripture,  If you are in God's Word, then you will be growing as a person and in your relationship with God.  As your relationship matures, so will your prayer life.  Embrace where you are now and keep moving forward with God.  Your faith will grow and it will fuel your prayer life making it impactful in the world.

Genesis 3: 14-19, 2 Chronicles 16:7-9, Proverbs 18:20-21, Ephesians 3:20-21, & Colossians 4:2-6