Scripture Reading
“A voice of one is calling out, clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness [remove the obstacles]; Make straight and smooth in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised, and every mountain and hill be made low;
Isaiah 40:3-5 (AMP)
And let the rough ground become a plain, and the rugged places a broad valley. And the glory and majesty and splendor of the Lord will be revealed, and all humanity shall see it together; For the mouth of the Lord has spoken it.”
Introductory Remarks:
The degree to which we experience health, wealth and happiness is a direct result of what we believe and our capacity to receive. We have been told repeatedly that God has already provided for all our needs and that it is God’s good pleasure to give us the kingdom. However, if we wish to experience God’s Kingdom of plenty in any area of life we must increase our capacity to receive.
Today we examine 7 key points to check and increase our capacity to receive:
Major Points of the Lesson:
- Check your beliefs and feelings around having the good you desire or asking for it.
- Check the balance between your giving and your receiving
- Check your dependence on people for that which you wish to receive
- Check your willingness to release as a means of expanding your good
- Check your comfort and frequency of speaking prophetically over your life and affairs.
- Check your level of expectancy, preparation and rest.
- Give, expect and accept nothing but the best
Quotes:
“I do not depend upon persons or conditions for my good. God is the source of my supply and God provides amazing channels of good to me now.”
Catherine Ponder – Open Your Mind to Receive
“Nothing is too good to be true. Nothing is too wonderful to happen and nothing is too good to last. I am receiving. I am receiving now. I am receiving all the health, wealth and happiness the universe has for me now!”
Catherine Ponder – Open Your Mind to Receive
ASSIGNMENT:
Write down the good you seek and use the list of 7 points given earlier to identify any possible blocks or delay in relation to experiencing that good. Begin to consciously increase your capacity to receive by applying new attitudes and behaviours in any area/s that require an upgrade. Engage an accountability system and/or partner to help you to monitor your progress.