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make adjustments so you can thrive


There’s more to being a Christian than just getting by.  Many of the people you and I deal with are just surviving.  God’s plan is abundant life, or thriving.  The choice is ours.

Lets move in another vein.  Many people would rather remain in their current rut, not change and miss some of the best and brightest moments of life.  Think about what a slight change might mean for you and for those around you.

If you were going to travel a long distance in a straight line, if you were able to go straight say from Charlotte to Dallas, but you chose to turn north only slightly like 1 or 2 degrees.  What difference would that make?  You might end up in Oklahoma City rather than Dallas.  A slight move might not look like much today, but way down the road it is a big change.

Beginning to follow God’s plan might not mean selling the house, quitting your job and shaving your head.  Maybe it means just starting to talk to a friend about Jesus.  It might mean instead of giving 5% to the church but give 7%.  That change will add up over time.

John 10:10
The thief’s purpose is to steal from you, kill or destroy, but Jesus gives us the opportunity of abundant life.

That is the difference of surviving to thriving.  It may mean a slight adjustment.  Yet is could mean more than that.  I am learning through the process of living that small choices today have a great impact on the tomorrows to come.

Make a choice to thrive.  Let God guide.  It will make a difference.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your life and choices acknowledge God, and He will direct your path.
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