An Honest Inventory
Naked authenticity is necessary for a person to have a significant breakthrough. I must know who I am and where I want to go before realizing what I was born to achieve! A person’s full potential can only be reached through an honest inventory of one’s life. Often people are unwilling to undergo a sincere analysis of their life until they are forced into it through things going wrong.
The story of the prodigal son in Luke chapter 15 is an excellent example of this. Things had to get especially difficult before he was willing to get nakedly authentic and honest. But what is most encouraging is that his honest evaluation aided him to make some significant decisions that brought great blessing back into his life.
Luke 15:17-20 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men. ’ 20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and kissed him.
You know the story… The father restored him to a place of honor and bestowed upon him the blessing of family and provision he did not deserve. Coming to his senses meant he made an accurate, honest evaluation of his life.
Do you know that you and I are favored? Having the Word of God in our lives gives us an advantage because it is the most accurate and perfect playbook to show us what a successful life should look like.
The first thing the prodigal son did was to make a choice; he said, “I will.” Once we face ourselves and admit the raw truth, we are now in the position to make a beeline straight towards prosperity! The prodigal son’s horrible situation caused him to remember the love and provision underneath his father’s authority and care. Sadly enough, he needed those circumstances to force him to take an accurate inventory and admit the error of his way. Though it all seems harsh, sometimes harsh situations can be a gift from God that brings restoration and prosperity to the one who will bow before God under its weight!
Maybe you are in a difficult situation today. Maybe God is trying to get your attention so that he can take you on a journey into his unparalleled prosperity. I am not implying that it must be difficult for us to evaluate our lives, but rather, if you are going through something, this is your perfect opportunity!
I am praying for you today – I am asking God for the wisdom that causes authentic inventory to be upon you! May you take honest stock of your life, choosing to relinquish your desires to receive God’s desires! May you wholly surrender so that God’s supernatural ways and his abundant life can be yours! I truly believe God has an ace up his sleeve, and your best is yet to come!
Oh, I feel like I am chomping at the bit on this one! I’m ready for God to do in me and through me what’s necessary to go to the next level – how about you? We all need this! Here is our avenue to victory! In the name of Jesus, I declare that new hope is rising within you because you are encouraged by the power of…
An Honest Inventory