Friday, October 12, 2012

Truth Training Session #4: Choose to Work Smarter!

      Here we are again…back in the Training Weight Room.  Today, before we begin, I have one question for you…
How well are you believing?

      We’ve been working out together in Truth for close to a month now.  At times, The Exercises have stretched us beyond many of our comfort zones.  If you’re like me– human, too often my feelings have attempted to keep me from lifting The Truth-Heavy Weights.  Spiritual lethargy always seems to raise its dark head and creeps in with what appears to be legitimate reasons for remaining comfortably complacent.  However, we must remember that at any given moment during any given day, we are making a choice to either move forward or succumb to the current of recidivism. 
      Therefore, as we continue Training for Reigning, the very foundation of our faith is of the utmost importance.  Who we choose to believe determines the life we will experience and the destiny we will ultimately live.  The Truth is:  we have The Power and the choice has always been ours.  Speaking of choices, let’s get started with today’s workout session...Choose to Work Smarter!

The Fortune is in the Follow Through!

      I am amazed at the plethora of workout plans and programs that are available on the market today.  There are some that even included meal plans which promise rapid results.  However, like any health plan or workout program the results may vary based upon an individual’s commitment to follow through.  Even if one has a world class trainer as well as the latest workout techniques at their disposal, there are some things the trainer just can’t do for the trainee.  The trainee’s main thing and sole responsibility is working the plan or program.  Having the knowledge is not enough.  Works must accompany one’s faith in the plan or program.  Information without the revelation for application is mere data between one’s ears which produces absolutely nothing.  As in this natural experience, let’s now acknowledge This Truth from a spiritual perspective. 

For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].
Ephesians 2:10 AMP

      The Ultimate Truth Trainer has already prepared a Plan just for each and every one of us.  Our Individual Plans promise that as we walk the prepared paths we will experience the good life.  Knowing The Ultimate Trainer, These Plans have His Masterful Handwriting all over them.  There’s sure to be Love, Light, Joy, Peace, Prosperity, Security, and Comfort just to name a few.
      Please understand the counterfeit trainer’s favorite trick is to tempt us to fall into the prideful trap called the sin of self-reliance.  This posture of unbelief influences one to live their lives according to their own plans, in the world’s way.  This choice may offer a level of temporary success; however, eventually the lies will hit The Umbrella of Truth.[1] 
        Let’s be Truth-full!  The Ultimate Trainer’s Way of living is the only way that leads to good success.[2]  As Believers, we already have The Power to live life to the fullest.[3]  Therefore, nothing is impossible to us when we stick with The Ultimate Trainer, willingly submitting to His Faithful Instructions.[4]

      Therefore, from this day forward, I encourage you to work smarter and not harder!  With passionate pursuit, re-discover The Ultimate Trainer’s Plans for your life. [5]  Then follow Love’s Lead.[6]  Since your success is already guaranteed, persistently work knowing in due time you will see the results you’ve been longing to experience.[7]  Until next week, just walk It out…



[1]     Kenneth Copeland.  Believer’s Voice of Victory. 5 May 2012 through 11 May 2012.

[2]    Luke 11:27-28 AMP
27 Now it occurred that as He was saying these things, a certain woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, Blessed (happy and to be envied) is the womb that bore You and the breasts that You sucked! 28 But He said, Blessed (happy and to be envied) rather are those who hear the Word of God and obey and practice it! {emphasis}

[3]    2 Peter 1:3 NLT, By His Divine Power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know Him, The One Who called us to Himself by means of His marvelous glory and excellence.

[4]    Luke 1:37 AMP, For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment. {emphasis}

Isaiah 1:19 MSG, If you'll willingly obey, you'll feast like kings.

[5]     Ephesians 5:17 CEV, Don’t be stupid.  Instead, find out {re-discover} what The Lord wants {desires for} you to do. {emphasis}

[6]    Ephesians 4:1 MSG, In light of all this, here's what I [Paul] want you to do…I want you to get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel.  I don't want any of you sitting around on your hands.  I don't want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere.

[7]     Galatians 6:9 NLT, So don’t get tired of doing what is good.  Don’t’ get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. 
© 2012 Julianne Pearson
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Julianne Pearson is an Author, Relationship Strategist, Speaker and Trainer.  She is the Co-Founder of the LĪVE! movement, a speaking, training and coaching organization committed to developing extraordinary people, families, and businesses. Through her books, seminars and training workshop sessions, she empowers her readers and listeners to rise up to their first level of consciousness in order to advance the Kingdom of God on this earth.

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