#functionalfaith

[she-walks-in-grace]

Revelation-knowledge is a delicacy, sweet like flowing honey that melts in your mouth. Eat as much of it as you can, my friend! For then you will perceive what is true wisdom, your future will be bright, and this hope living within will never disappoint you. Proverbs 24:13-14

Dear Lord, Thank you for directing me to read and study Proverbs. I've learnt so much in such a short amount of time and that's just studying one verse out of every chapter and I'm not even finished yet! Your words have strengthened and grounded me. I remember a few years ago a friend told me that I've got scaffolding but no foundation to secure it. Your word has now given me the solid foundation to build strong scaffolding upon. In my weakness focusing on your word has made me stronger. Thank you for placing Proverbs wisdom in my heart. Studying these living God breathed words alone has changed me. I thank you for your wisdom, this sweet delicate honey that nourishes my soul. I know my future is bright. No one can take your words away or remove you from my heart. Amen 🦋

[globalsocialmedia]

the eyes of God are always on you. #ThePowerOfSame #WorshipInTheMiddle #FunctionalFaith #WalkingItOut #Gratitude @Kugey whoop (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2G1ZIWJHdj/?igshid=v0awyyb9pudw

[ladychefsrock]

Hey you, YES YOU, do you have your tickets YET??? Dont miss the early bird special. Link in bio. Get you Tickets today. THEY ARE GOING FAST. #loveoffood2019 @chefroyaltee #ladyChefsrock #BLACKEXCELLENCE #blackchefsrock #blackprivilege #executivecheflife #ladyChefsrock #thereewindnetwork #theejonesshow #tyqulaecatering #2godbetheglory #functionalfaith #prayb4pursue #IWILLNOTLOSEEVER #Iammyownbiggestfan #prettychefsrock #iamsuccess #tyqulaecateringstreeteats #thechefcoralenetfranklinexperience #billionaremindset (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BswOnQyhtr9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n4twdy4w56jk

[faithfitnessfashion]

I’m FAR from done with the #NewYearsPosts baby! This. Is. #GOALS2019 and every year, every month, day, every minute, every second. 🙌🏼💞🛐🙏🏼🥰💞✝️ #JesusAlways #JesusEveryDayAllDay #JesusFirstLastAndAlways #TeamJesus #FaithFirst #PutGodFirstAndYoullNeverBeLast #GodGoals #TeamJesus2019 #FlexYourFaith #ShowYourStrength #FunctionalFaith #FunctionalFitness #FaithNFitness #NotAshamed #CherylNormanFit (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsLrjZYH6HC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qwp5e4hryt5k

[swicksfelder]

It's all about perspective. You are blessed. Count your blessings and not your challenges! #faithbasedfitness #theLIFE #fitfaithmovement #fierceFaith #FunctionalFaith

[glenedensalvationarmy]

We began the year with our series 'Functional Faith'. We're indebted to Elevation Church for supplying the inspiration for this series. Take a listen!

[karlandrew03]

#WakingFaith #StevenFurtick #ElevationChurch #FunctionalFaith

[keepwalkingbrad]

apokaradokía (apó, "away from"; kara, "the head" and dokéō, "thinking"): properly, thinking forward (literally with head out-stretched), referring to eager, intense expectation. This also means turning away from what is lesser, to lay hold of the greater. (Reference: Paul, Romans 8:19) Rejoice, sunshine! Your expectation creates your hope. Stretch your head forward. Fix your focus. Eyes on the prize. #functionalfaith #stevenfurtick #rightdirection #thepinnacle #thegrampians #hallsgap #discovervictoria #seeaustralia #adventureinyou #trekking #mindfulness (at The Pinnacle - Grampians National Park)

[mrrainert]

"A miracle can happen now. Do you believe it?" || Steven Furtick #elevation #functionalfaith #views #viewsfromthethird #perspective #vsco #vscocam #m3 #2k16vibess #miracle #liveauthentic (at Nationals Park)

[she-walks-in-grace]

As you listen to me, my beloved child, you will grow in wisdom and your heart will be drawn into understanding, which will empower you to make right decisions. Proverbs 23:19

The word ‘listen’ is referenced 331 times and ‘hear’ is referenced 347 times in the NIV. It's pretty important. And this isn't just a quick check in listen then forget and carry on with your day. To learn wisdom requires active listening and a conscious effort to hear, understand and remember what is being said. To grow in wisdom requires obedience. It requires spending time with the Lord and giving Him your undivided attention.

We make time for the friends we treasure and value, we listen to their stories and latest news whether its a walk, coffee catch up or dinner date, but are we making time for our closest friend of all?

But there is one loving friend who is joined to your heart closer than any other! Proverbs 18:24

Do you make time for your closest friend, your creator? God knows more about you and more about this world than anyone else. Isn't it important to put time aside to listen to your wise friend and Heavenly Father?

It's especially important in these uncertain times that we listen and take instruction from Him. He communicates His instruction through scripture, through the Holy Spirit, through people and events in our lives. It's imperative that we discern the voice of God, not the false teachers and influences of this world which can so easily lead us off track.

Growing in wisdom means setting time aside to be in His presence - read scripture, meditate on the words, take notes, research and ask questions, for what He shares with us will ensure we are guided on the right path.

God can deliver words of wisdom into our hearts, but it is up to us to take those words onboard and put them into action. You can't learn without first being an obedient student.. Jesus learned through obedience and so can we 🦋

[globalsocialmedia]

90,000 meals later. #LoveWeek2019 #ThePowerOfSame #WorshipInTheMiddle #FunctionalFaith #DutyCall #ElevationChurch @Kugey whoop (at Elevation Church - Riverwalk) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0iuDUBJ1rI/?igshid=ngcp66nufve6

[ladychefsrock]

So today was a challenge, but I made it thanks to my Son Quran he keeps me motivated. Now I'm gonna tell you about this Machine this pull up Machine. I have a strong dislike for it but I WILL CONQUER IT. I WILL LIFT my OWN body weight. #imgonnabeatyoupullupmachine #iwontstopuntilIdo #justbeinghealthy #keeppushing #selfmotivation #selfdetermination #Iammyownbiggestfan #IWILLNOTLOSEEVER #tyqulaestreeteat #chefCoraleneTFranklin #ladyChefsrock #thereewindnetwork #theejonesshow #prettychefsrock #worldwidevision #healthychefsrock #2godbetheglory #functionalfaith #prayb4pursue (at Blink #659) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsgDlckBM1x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tr4jlnhrwd47

[ladietopaz]

@stevenfurtick is preaching the paint off the walls. Whip n Nae Nae come on UP #FUNCTIONALFAITH @elevationchurch Raleigh. Yes, I drove from VA Beach. My miss my church family. #matthewsNC to #vabeach (I need a closer campus though )

[she-walks-in-grace]

A prudent person with insight foresees danger coming and prepares himself for it. But the senseless rush blindly forward and suffer the consequences. Proverbs 22:3

A prudent person operates with situational awareness, they are careful to assess an ever changing personal environment, and use their discernment in making decisions.

A senseless person only sees the surface level, not recognising the warning signs until its too late..

How do we prepare?

Read the bible

Know the Word

Trust in the Holy Spirit

Put on God's armour

How do we discern?

We develop our relationship with the Holy Spirit and maintain our connection through prayer, ensuring we spend time in God's prescence so we may grow sensitive to the many ways the Holy Spirit communicates. This may be a strong inner knowing like a gut feeling, 'leadings' where you feel a strong prompt, 'quickenings' when a scripture jumps off the page or visions, dreams and prophecies.

When you receive the Holy Spirt, He will guide you to all truth. John 16:13 It's so important to fill your mind with the Word and ground yourself in scripture. The bible is loaded with spiritual truths and many of these provide answers to lifes problems we encounter.

The Holy Spirit is within us to guide us, lead us and teach us. When faced with an uncertain situation tap in and test your insights - Is it consistent with the bible? Is it consistent with how God has shaped me? Do I sense God's peace about this? Go into everything with your eyes and heart open.

Read your Bible - Know the Word - Trust in the Holy Spirit.

[globalsocialmedia]

Sun day Funday @Carowinds #ThePowerOfSame #WorshipInTheMiddle #FunctionalFaith #WalkingItOut #Gratitude @Kugey whoop (at Carolina Harbor) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Bk3hup9Pi/?igshid=161srbaj8zttx

[ladychefsrock]

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