know how to live

have you ever baked banana bread? or scones? any baked good?!

baking requires exact measurements for it to come out great, so using a recipe is wise if you want a moist bread or gooey cookies.

in a recipe, there is an ingredient list complete with measurements for each ingredient, and a numbered list of directions of what to do when with those exact measurements, including the number to preheat the oven to & the amount of minutes to put the tray in the oven for. it’s all there.

“the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”

psalms 23:1

when the Lord is our shepherd, we shall not want. we lack nothing. there is nothing missing. though it can feel like we lack, the truth is we have everything.

so, what is the recipe in your life? you already have every ingredient available in the Holy Spirit, but what is the *how* and the *when*  in applying what God has given you? what do we do with what God gave us & how do we do it?

God wants to give each of His children their recipe. the Bible says to ask for wisdom.

“but if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all without hesitation and without reproach; and it will be given to him.”

james 1:5 TLV

ask God for your recipe.

He’s given you EVERYTHING. now you must partner with Him to produce fruit. like a recipe, ask for the directions. ask to know what to do with what you’re given!

God longs for His kids to pursue Him.

our instructions from the Lord can differ season to season, but just ask Him, right now, what to do when.

God wants to give you instruction.

just receive.

matthew 11:29 says—to be taught by God. God The Giver, The Maker, The Author, The Creator! just come to Him, cleave, be with Him, Enjoy His Presence. He’ll do the rest.

The Encouraging Mom

Hi! I’m Annabeth, your internet mom. Everybody needs more fun, more color, more love! I am here to lighten your load—to listen, help, and of course, encourage you! I create painting songs and drawing dances. May my art soothe like tea and help like a hot bath. When it’s raining in your life, come take refuge in the cozy sweater I knitted you, and enjoy this little corner of internet cozy cabin, where the coffee’s on and you are safe. I love you, person reading. More than any person though, the Answer to storm is Jesus! He’s completely transformed my life, and any good you see in me, is truly Him! I want to pray with you—come into the Love who is Son, and who can breathe life into every cell of your soul. He’s the God of hope, caterpillar-to-butterfly, and He works best with mess! Come to Him as you are. You’ll be surprised! God is love.💛

https://www.theencouragingma.com
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