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DAY 26: Guard Your Heart HELLO LOVE, This week we journey with Jesus. Before Jesus officially started his ministry he met up with his cousin John the Baptist. There he asked John to baptize him. When John baptized Jesus… • The spirit of the Lord came down like a dove and affirmed not only to Jesus but to John that Jesus was the messiah. God said “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 • The day you accepted Jesus Christ into your life, is the day that your sin was washed away and God views you as he did Jesus. You are not only forgiven but restored, not only set apart but placed on high. • YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. • Then, Jesus went onto the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Sometimes when God gives us great revelation the enemy tries to take what God had already instilled within us. Jesus talks about this in several parables and one parable in particular about a farmer who sows good seed. Then at night, unaware, the man’s enemy came and planted weeds among the good seed. It wasn’t noticed until the seed began to grow because the weeds also grew along with the good seed. • THIS IS WHY YOU HAVE TO WATCH WHAT YOU ALLOW WITHIN YOUR HEART. • Today’s challenge is one about resistance and acceptance. What are you accepting in your life? You have to be aware of the things you allow to sink into your heart usually the people that most affect us are the ones closest to us that can plant seeds of anger, resentment and hostility. Notice that the enemy didn’t go to where the farmer was unfamiliar, but to the farmer’s field, his domain. The farmer has a close relationship with his field and tends to it every day. #ontheblog #30DaysofGraceChallenge • READ MORE #ontheblog Lindamendible.com/day-26

One of my favorite stories in the bible is the story of Esther. Maybe it's because it has some romantic attributes (have you seen the movie, I absolutely love the movie). ⠀⠀ God doesn't call us woman to not stand up for whats right. God puts us in positions for us to do what is right. What if that promotion, that award, or the income you receive was not just put in your path for solely you but for you to impact your community and those around you. ⠀⠀ I recently have gone through a rough season, which has challenged me in more ways I care to explain and has forced me to go deeper and dive deeper with Jesus. Yes admist the pain God can bless you, but what do we do when we're afraid? ⠀⠀ Love, I have been afraid to step into my calling believe it or not. To help you live in the divine spiritual awakening of who you are. ⠀⠀ Esther was being called to go in front of the king to plead for her people. Although the king was her husband and she was the queen, anyone that interrupts or goes to the king announced was liable for death! ⠀⠀ Esther prepared her self with fasting and prayer 3 days to enter the king's court. Can you imagine the fear that Esther faced. DEATH! ⠀⠀ What you're facing may not be as life threatening as Esther situation, but what if it is? What if you allow your dreams to die on the inside of you all because of what you thought someone else would think of you? ⠀⠀ Esther knew the situation, but she trusted her God more, and she hence saved her people. ⠀⠀ Love, what if you're calling allowed you to save lives? Because that's exactly what we're called to be lifesavers, light in this dark world. Will you step up and shine your light? ⠀⠀ ⚡️CHALLENGE⚡️ In the comments below name 1 fear and 1 action that you would or can do if you were to confront that fear. ⠀⠀ #30daysofGraceChallenge Coming soon! (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8gqhLtlgPp/?igshid=3j0kqr63v9d3

#happySunday Below is part of my 30day email challenge to get deeper with God and push for your dreams, dm me if you’d like me to sign you up ☺️. 🌟 Today we wrestle with the story of Jacob. Jacob was born a twin and was born holding the heel of his older twin Esau. Esau was the favorite of his father while Jacob was favored by his mother. Jacob also tricked Esau into giving him his birthright over a pot of stew. Then the day came that their father was to give the blessing of the first born. Listening to his mother, yet again, Jacob tricked his way into stealing Esau’s blessing. This left a grudge in Esau’s heart, and he later planned on killing his brother Jacob because of this. How many of you have made mistakes? Deep mistakes that you may feel God can never forgive, or the ones whom you wronged, how can you be seen favorably in their eyes? I want you to know that there is no sin, nor mistake that can withhold you from the love of God that is available to you. #30daysofgracechallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/BpMmco2Fv54/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v0ei1syiwrdx

I have a challenge in my bio called the #30daysofgracechallenge Day 6 of the challenge ✨ Samson was born to do great things. He was given a trait and talent that had him invincible. But Samson got bitter, one day trying to hold on to the life he could of had and falling into temptation towards a life less than God planned for him. Samson fell in love with Delilah. “Tell me the secret of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued.” Judges 16:6 Delilah day after day vexed Samson until he couldn’t take it anymore and he eventually told her the secret to his supernatural strength. inevitably Samson was subdued, his eyes ripped out and he was made into a slave. I WANT YOU TO REFLECT ON THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE. ON THE PEOPLE CLOSEST TO YOU. They say that you are the result of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Samson’s story is a lesson in trust, instead of placing our trust, and our deepest strengths and weaknesses on those closets to us, or for that matter the wrong people, why not place them in God’s hands? TODAY’S CHALLENGE Make it a habit to surround yourself with people that build you up not tear you down. With people meant to propel you, not blind you. Write a list of the top 5 people you hang with. Now ask yourself these 3 important questions: 1. Do they give you sound advice? 2. Do they bring out the best in you? 3. Do they allow you to be yourself? —— This is by far one of the most difficult challenges because we never want to hurt or disappoint people especially the ones closest to us. I’ve learned that boundaries are at times a way to not just guard your heart but theirs as well. - What do you think of this challenge? Do you believe who we surround ourself is important? Join the challenge and share your thoughts below! 👇

Day 5 Take the Leap. Today we're sailing into Matthew 14:22-33 where we catch Peter asking Jesus to move him forward on turbulent waters. In a nutshell stepping out into the impossible. This is a story of faith, facing ones fears and calling out to God. Peter, who was once called Simon, went on a journey along with the other disciples on a boat. Jesus told them to go ahead of him and that later he would catch up to them. Jesus then appeared walking on the waters. This terrified the disciples and because of this Jesus said to them "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." Matthew 14:27 What is God telling you to take courage towards? Then, Peter asked Jesus if it was truly him, to tell him to come out on the water to him. And Jesus said "Come". What are you asking God to do in your life? Join #30DaysofGraceChallenge #linkinbio

Don’t lose your hope looking back in the past. #linkinbio ⚡️ Day 4 #30daysofgracechallenge ⚡️ LOT’S WIFE LOOKED BACK, AND SHE BECAME A PILLAR OF SALT. Are you dwelling in the past? Are you looking back at where you came from knowing that God is not there, but He’s in your future? ⚡️ No matter what has happened in your past, looking back is not going to move you forward but keep you stagnant. ⚡️ One thing I’ve noticed from people who are stuck when pursuing or following their dream is that they keep bringing up their past as though it’s here in the future. ⚡️ They keep being stuck on what happened to them instead of learning, moving on and creating a better future for themselves. ⚡️ I invite you to join the 30 Days of Grace Challenge that will help you be motivated and in the Word with timeless biblical stories that will help you move forward and pursue those dreams and goals. Sign up and start on Day 1 straight in your inbox. ⚡️ I always believe that it doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you don’t stop. Your break through is just a few steps away!

Join #30DaysofGraceChallenge #linkinprofile Day 2: God Always Provides! #Ontheblog - http://wp.me/p5EnNr-2Vu ⚡️ Today we’ll be digging deep in the den of Lions. The story of Daniel is one of obedience & trust. We can also see in this story that God may not have provided Daniel with what he wanted, God provided him for exactly what he needed to save his life and show the power of the God He serves. ⚡️ Daniel worked in a high position in his day (for the King) and had been given favor. Although the king favored Daniel there were those that did not and set on their way to trap Daniel. Daniel would pray to God 3 times a day and one day this was challenged. ⚡️ Those who did not favor Daniel tricked the king into making a decree that would throw anyone (other than the king) who prays to any god or human to be thrown into the lions’ den. Daniel was a man of habit and before this law he would faithfully pray to God 3x a day. Now knowing of this law that was placed, Daniel still remained obedient and prayed as he always did. Those that set this trap up told the king and although the king tried to save Daniel, the law couldn’t be changed so Daniel was cast into the Lions Den. ⚡️ ALTHOUGH DANIEL WAS FACING SOMETHING THAT SEEMED IMPOSSIBLE HE TRUSTED IN GOD. ⚡️ Are you following the call despite the circumstances that are in front of you? Are you reaching and pursuing your potential? Your dreams, taking actions that others may think foolish but in your heart, it’s what God is calling you to do? ⚡️ The world may try to hinder your steps or place you in difficult impossible situations, but I want to encourage you today that whatever challenge impossible or not that is in front of you, God will always provide a way out for you in the presence of your challenge if you TRUST in HIM. ⚡️ Today’s Challenge is to develop a habit of trusting God by casting your cares and praying daily, not to ask God for anything but to give thanks. ⚡️ TO DEVELOP AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE. ⚡️ Give 3 things that you are thankful for in the comments. What are you thankful for and what scripture are you meditating on this day?

I agree! Esther had a challenge! She faced the uncertainty of what would happen when she faced the king on an issue she wanted to change. ⚡️ #befearless join the #30daysofgracechallenge