DON'T GET HELD BACK

Proverbs 4:12 Nothing will hold you back; you will not be overwhelmed 13 Always remember what you have been taught, and don't let go of it. Keep all you have learned; it is the most crucial thing in life.14 Don't follow the ways of the wicked; don't do what evil people do

God knows we have a problem (drinking, addiction, gambling, finances, marriage, housing, car, children, etc.). He remembers we made an effort to quit or fix the problem. But, we did not change our atmosphere habits or make Him our partner. So, the lesson we were to learn passed us. We can't move forward because we are still unprepared to receive our blessings. Every blessing comes with a task, and we can't move forward if we miss the lesson. For example: "If we don't study in school, participate in the process, and practice what we've learned, we are held back. The blessings are waiting, but we haven't done the footwork to receive them, so it's held back. 

Dear God, we understand that You usually bless people and make them rich by Your grace; we also want to enjoy the same benefits. Therefore, we are determined to be Your faithful children. Lord, we ask You to hold our hand and help us stay on the path of righteousness. So, we confess our faith in Your Son, Jesus Christ, accepting Him as our personal Lord and Savior. Lord, we thank You for pulling us out of the pit of darkness, restoring us to You. Lord, use us as vessels to represent You to those that need to see. Lord, open our hearts and minds to You and help us receive the lessons that help us mature Spiritual and prepare us for our blessings, purpose, walk, and ministry, so we are not held back. In Jesus' name Amen