Am I Hearing you Right God?

My middle sister reminds me often of how she bought her home in Colorado. There was this one particular home that, through prayer, she just knew God was directing her husband and her to purchase. Suddenly, another couple got the house. For weeks she questioned herself on how she misunderstood God. A month later, the realtor called them to see if they were still interested because the loan fell through for the other couple. They offer the home to my sister and her husband at a significant price reduction.
I never at first, no why God gives me particular verses for the New Year. I often try and guess, but most of the time, I am flat wrong. God always surprises me. One of my 2021 verses is 1 Thessalonians 5:24; “Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.” Out of curiosity, I looked up the Greek definition for the word “calls,” thinking it was for ministry or salvation, but instead, it means to call or invite to anything. Personally I think this verse should be for everyone this coming year. Because just like my sister, God is inviting us in faith to step towards the unknown. Also, just like my sister, there may be a portion of time that you will think you got the message all confused and you messed up. Then just like with my sister, God faithfully completes the offer.
Part of the journey with your New Year’s prayer journal is to discover how the verses you wrote down come to life throughout the year. I believe the most intimate part of prayer life is watching God reveal hidden things that you did not know. How special is it that God is preparing you for one of a kind 2021 expedition? Are you ready?

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