Last night was amazing at group life. I know I say that every week, but it was. And you know I'm bias when it comes to growing as a believer (Community). Well I debated about even blogging this week because of life challenges and struggles that I have been facing. I blogged on Monday and I had 2 people to leave me messages that they had received Christ. To God be the glory, Its not about me. My point is that God can use anyone no matter what they are going through if they yield to His leading. I'm just little old me. Enough rambling. This week has been tough. Honestly its been one of the toughest weeks in a while. In the mist of my trials and tough times I have drawn closer to God, and The Holy Spirit has produced fruit in my life. Friends if you want to be more like Christ, If you want the abundant life that Jesus speaks of, you will have to go beyond complacency. So I read and studied Proverbs 3 today. Took notes from Charles Stanley's devo's. It came alive to me when I read it in the message version. God wants our lives to be yielded to Him. Yielded and surrendered we can impact the kingdom of God and live abundant and fruitful lives. I won't promise you that it is easy. In fact I'm going to tell you up front that its not going to be easy. I've suffered a few things in life. I say without an inch of doubt that the joy Jesus has given me has well surpassed any struggle. And just think He says the immeasurable joy He has give me now can't hold a candle to what He has in store for us as believers.


God has created us with a longing to know that our presence in this world counts. He also designed us to find the fulfillment of that desire through His Son Jesus Christ.

Dependence on the Lord is central to an abundant life. Trusting Him with all our heart means giving Him control over our families, finances, jobs, and everything else. Today’s passage emphasizes how essential trust is to a fruitful life: we are cautioned against being wise in our own eyes and warned twice not to lean on our own understanding (3:5, 7).When faced with decisions, it is tempting to gather information and choose the answer we think is right. However, we can’t know all the facts or predict with certainty how others will respond. But our Father is omniscient. He “reads” our hearts and perceives every thought (1 Chronicles 28:9). No aspect of our life escapes His notice (Psalm 11:4), and He cares about everyone. That’s why He alone is certain which decision will be best for our circumstances.

The abundant life also involves acknowledging the Lord in all we do. Speaking about Him is just part of what it means to give Him recognition. As His children, we are to have a marked resemblance to our heavenly Father—in thoughts, attitudes, and actions. Our priorities are to reflect His, and our plans should fit with His purposes.

Life becomes fruitful as we surrender ourselves to God and carry out His will. By allowing His Spirit to live through us (Galatians 2:20), we will find our lives characterized by significance and satisfaction.