God Bless YOu!

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part 2: be blessed!

God Bless YOu! The most enduring human craving is the desire to be divinely blessed. God has embedded the craving for blessing within the human DNA!

“My child, remember my teachings and instructions and obey them completely.” Prov. 3:1, CEV

the essential chemistry to a completely bless-able life is


complete obedience.

Complete

Obedience Defined

To stay persistently alert to Scriptural values (“remember”), and to purposely integrate them into daily life (“obey”).

not absolute flawlessness but persistent effort.

The Benefits

of

Complete Obedience

#1 The blessing of longevity and prosperity “They will help you to live a long and prosperous life.” Prov. 3:2

“God’s blessing makes life rich; nothing we do can improve on God.” Prov. 10:22, MSG

The Benefits

of

Complete Obedience

#2 The blessing of divine approval and human admiration "Let love and loyalty always show like a necklace; write them in your mind. Then God and man will like you and consider you a success.” Prov. 3:3-4

“When our lives please the Lord even our enemies are at peace with us.” Prov. 16:7

The Benefits

of

Complete Obedience

#3 The blessing of divine direction for daily decisions "With all your heart, trust the Lord and not your own judgment. Always let Him lead you, and He will clear the road for you to follow." Prov. 3:5-6

five

guiding lights The teaching of Scripture — in its entirety The inner promptings of the Holy Spirit through prayer The God-shaped circumstances of life The counsel of wise, godly people Congruity with God’s unique design for my life

God himself takes responsibility to clear a path for me to follow. “For your name’s sake you lead me and guide me.” psalm 31:3

The Benefits

of

Complete Obedience

#4 The blessing of God’s guarantee for good health “Don’t ever think you are wise enough, but respect god and avoid evil. This will make you healthy, and you will feel strong.” Prov. 3:7-8

“Your body will glow with health, your bones will vibrate with life!” v.8, msg

The Benefits

of

Complete Obedience

#5 The blessing of financial growth and material abundance "Honor the Lord by giving Him your money and the first part of all your crop. Then he will fill your barns with grain and your vats will overflow with good wine.” Prov. 3:9-10

My generous and consistent giving reveals the degree of completeness in my willingness to obey.

Final Thoughts These commands are
 all-inclusive & non-negotiable. Complete obedience is the essential chemistry to the bless-able life.

Final Thoughts God’s commands require obedience, but they release the blessing! “Those who trust in me will never be put to shame.” Isaiah 49:23

part 2: be blessed!