There are many things that have been uncovered over the last five days, but here is what I am led to share with you today:  the natural mind cannot comprehend the things of God.  You must know that as a fact and remember it daily. Minimize the absolute need for logical explanations, reasoning, and justifications.  The word of God and the truth that is revealed in you, through you, and to you is sufficient for your life and consistent righteous living. You have been created for success and fulfillment. Trust God, follow his instructions, and he will lead you to that desired place of wisdom, prosperity, and renewal.  Keep praying and diligently seeking His face.   Consider how your thoughts and coupled with the  need for it all to make perfect sense have hindered your ability to obey. 

What have you delayed because you’ve been trying to get it  to make sense to others? What thoughts are  keeping  you from stepping into new territory? The end of seeking God is increased faith and the resolve to obey.  Determine today that you will obey the instructions of the Lord and trust that He is on your side.  What action step can you take to demonstrate that you believe? Step out in faith. Pursue the goal or dream that He has placed in your heart.  He’s waiting on you.

Blessings to you!

MC

As 2012 arrives many of us are thinking about the New Year and all that it holds.  This will be a great year for the Body of Christ. I guess I should say, and even greater year than the past.  This year, the called out ones, are moving and operating with greater spiritual awareness.  There will be an increase in the God consciousness of those who will determine to live by faith and walk in obedience. The coming year will be prove to be limitless, but before we set off to great accomplishments some things must come to an end. That’s right; in order to move forward you must bring some things to an end…now.   So, as we celebrate the end of 2011 and look ahead to 2012, I encourage you to make the decision to end a few things in order to move towards greater success.

It is the will of God that we are available to him.  It is his will that we are willing to step into new territory and experience new things.  It is his will that we live passionate, extraordinary lives.  In order to do this we must align our words and our actions with his word.  God is calling you to do greater Kingdom work, but he wants you to let some things go in order to make room for him.  So, you might be asking, what do I need to bring to an end?

Here are three signs that tell you it is time to end things that may be keeping you from your greatness.

Sign 1: Overwhelmed.  If you have been overwhelmed, overworked, or stretched too thin, you need to execute an ending in order to move forward.  It is time to bring an end to overwhelm.  It is not God’s will that you live in a constant state of exhaustion.  Yes, you can muster up the strength to do a little more, but for 2012 decide to do what is best in terms of living the life God ordained for you. Ask yourself, what things can I stop?  What is the best use of my time, energy, resources?  I’ll give you a little insight here. This requires an examination of not only those things you consider “bad,” but also those that are noble in origin yet keep you from achieving God’s best because they divide your attention and your power.

Sign 2:  Complacency.   If you have been stuck in a rut for what seems like eternity; you probably need to execute an ending. Ecclesiastes reminds us that there is a time and a season for every purpose under the sun.  Ask yourself, what things am I doing even though the season changed?  Perhaps, you were reluctant to obligate your time because your children were young, or you needed to settle in to a new community, but now they are older and you have been there a year.  It’s time to get up and crash the complacency curse end, step beyond the habits that served you well in the past, but now only keep you stuck.  Determine today to get into action.

Sign 3:  Lack of Passion/Creativity.  If you have an idea, goal, or vision for your life but can’t seem to do much more than think about it, it’s time to end the creative drought and get in action. The question here is, “What things are stealing my mental energy and leaving no time/room for the inspiration of God?”  Determine today to bring an end to those things that an enemies to your prayer, meditation, and reflection time.  Pay closer attention to those things that inspire you and you will soon see your passion ignited.

Happy 2012!

MC

You are blessed beyond measure. The Lord can and desires to do “exceeding, abundantly above all that you can ask or think according to the power that works within you.”

We can trust and rely on the sovereignty of God; but it is just as important not to forget your personal responsibility. God will do his part, you must commit to doing your part.  You must be willing to do it and then you must do it.

Just remember:

Believe what He says

Do what He tells you

Stand firm no matter the circumstances

Trust that at the appointed time you will experience the fullness of the blessing

 Blessings to you,

 MC

When struggle is present in your life, learn to recognize it as an indicator of an immediate opportunity to surrender to his will (worship).  You may be wrestling with obedience to God.

When the promise seems to be delayed, remember the many blessings already bestowed (praise).  You just may need to remind yourself of God’s perfect track record.  Trust him because he is faithful. Your praise is a weapon.

When it seems that you don’t have the strength to move ahead, talk to your Father and lay your burdens at his feet (pray).  You just may be carrying something you don’t need. His mercy endures forever. 

When you exit the prayer closet, perform the actions that prove you believe his promise to you (sow).  Remember faith without works is dead.

When you’ve done all that; rest, rejoice, and remember that God will never leave you, but will do exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think according to the power that works within you.  Great is His faithfulness. 

Finally, look ahead with hope and anticipation that the promised blessing will arrive in due season (harvest).  When it does, praise him even more.  He is an amazing God.  

Blessings to you!

MC 

From Pastor Cade’s Facebook notes:

Beloved of God, let us move from a place of carnal thinking, speaking, and actions to the powerful place of Spiritual living.

The aim of your life is to walk according to the Spirit; which means you are to manifest the glory, power, majesty, dominion, and authority of God in the Earth. Your life has eternal value and should be used to advance the purposes of the Kingdom of God. He created you…give him glory and honor. 

The challenge is most believers cannot accurately differentiate between walking in the Spirit and walking in the flesh. (Although most think they can) It seems we have reduced it to intellectual understanding, not really what God has said. We try to evaluate our walk based on our feelings and not faith.  We measure ourselves against our own standard of good and evil, not the standards of Christ. Discerning the difference positions you for a life of peace, power, and fulfillment. You must know the difference. Always remember God loves you and wants your life to really reveal his power.

Tune in to Transformation Wednesday, 13 July at 10:30 pm EST as we discuss more on this topic. 

Blessings to you.

MC

Just wanted to share a few reminders from this week’s show, “Creating Sustainable Momentum.”

Remember, it all begins with ATTITUDE.

Make sure what you think, feel, and do about a situation are in line with God’s will and you just might have to hold on to your hat as momentum kicks in.

How are you doing so far?

Just in case you missed the show you can listen to the episode on demand now at:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mikaela-cade-ministries.

Blessings to you!

MC 

P.S.  Tune in to the next live show Wednesday July 13 at 10:30pm EST.  Next episode topic is living a normal Christian life. 

Most people know that I am runner, but what they probably don’t know is that my instructions for running are the result of prayer.  This morning, I was inspired to run just for the love of it. My instructions were to forget the clock, not worry about the weather, and enjoy the experience.  So, I ran about 23K just for the joy of it with no worries about the clock or the impending rain storm. My thought as I got started:  no matter what happens I will be fine because this is what I love. I even love to run in the rain. 

 Today, as you do what you do, consider what motivates you. Is it love?  Consider how activities motivated by love actually touch the heart of God.  What you do that is motivated by love brings joy to you and the Father.  You were created to bring him pleasure. The reality though is sometimes  things start to feel more like chores than joyful activities. This probably happens as a result of being too rigid or worrying too much about the challenges we see on the horizon.  Beloved of God, I remind you that God wants you to live an extraordinary life.  As you move towards greater success and fulfillment remind yourself that it’s okay to relax and do things because you love them.  Choose not to be overwhelmed by self-imposed limitations. Choose to remember that you can conquer any mountain or overcome any obstacles that may arise. Commit to enjoying the activities of your life and you will find that “all things do indeed work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28. 

 Without any regard for time and the sky getting darker and darker, I finished my run with a burst of energy and a song of praise. Interestingly enough, I made it into the house just before the downpour.  When I finally looked at my watch I realized I had run the course faster than I would have if I had been paying close attention to every split.  The point, sometimes you just have to relax, do it, and trust God with the outcome.  He always has your success in mind. 

“For I know the plans I think towards you saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not evil to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11

Just a quick thought today… 

Communication is the essence of any good relationship. If you want to improve your spiritual relationship then pay careful attention to your communication with God.  Make every effort to communicate consistently, clearly, and confidently. 

Blessings to you!

MC

My prayer for you today is that you will live with the certainty that God knows all about you and loves you.

He is concerned about everything that concerns you. He waits for you. He looks for you–pursue Him.  

He stands at the door of your heart and knocks–open up to Him.  Be confident that He understands all your situations and circumstances–trust Him.

He wants to give you strength and wisdom. He wants you to succeed.  He longs to light the way to your destiny. He is waiting for you to ask about His plan; not just pray about yours–surrender. 

Beloved of God, when you pursue, trust, and surrender to the Word you will live an extraordinary life of peace, satisfaction, joy, and favor.

Blessings to you!

MC

Almost every Saturday, my husband runs with me. It’s really a beautiful thing, especially since he does not share my passion for running.  Okay, truth be told; he runs a little bit, turns around and waits for me back at the house.  According to him I run way too far and far too long, but that’s another story.

This morning we hit the road as usual at o’ dark thirty when something atypical happened. He was apparently inspired to run.  He started out at a faster pace than his norm.  I thought woohoo! Step it up girl. This is going to be a great run.  I must admit, the competitor in me woke up.  In almost the same instance that I considered hitting the accelerator, I was reminded that we were only 4 minutes into what would be a couple of hours of running (at least for me).  I also heard the word, “Discipline.” I calmed down.  A few meters later, I was inspired to share some thoughts about discipline with you.  

Achieving your goals takes discipline. Yes, anointing, talent, opportunities, as well as other things matter, but discipline prepares you to repeatedly perform at a higher level. It prepares you to repeat success.  Discipline makes actions natural and effortless. It takes discipline to set a course and follow through.  It takes discipline to hold on when everyone else says it’s okay to quit, give up or postpone the dream.  It takes discipline to run your race and resist the urge to keep up with others; especially when you feel you have the strength and ability to do it.  It definitely takes discipline to start something new in the face of obstacles.  True discipline insulates you from the pull of inevitable distractions, emotional swings, and even temptations that seek to derail you from achieving God’s best for your life.  In your faith inspired walk, know that the Holy Spirit is the agent and administrator of discipline for your life. He provides the training opportunities for you to learn and rehearse the patterns of success.  Remember to listen to him, obey his guidance, and trust that he will lead you to achieving every goal God has set for your life. Stay on the path he has outlined for you.  When you live a disciplined life, peace, fulfillment, and success will overtake you.

Blessings to you!
MC