Order Always Begins with Rest

#152// God made man on the sixth day and then He rested. Which means man's first day of existence was a day of rest and reflection. We were designed to do all things from rest first.

I remember having this revelation almost ten years ago when listening to a talk by Graham Cooke -- "If God brought man into the world and then immediately immersed him in rest, why am I continually organizing my life and efforts in such a way that I'm working towards and for rest instead of from it? Why am I doing it backwards?" And if I made the adjustment to approach my work and order Biblically -- from Rest -- would I be less tired and worn out? Would I have less to complain about and experience disappointment around?

On this episode of the Positioned to Prosper podcast, I'm sharing a word on rest that I recently released at REVIVE Church of Tampa, my home church. We looked at Genesis 1:23-2:3 and Hebrews 3:7-4:13 so we could have a better grasp and understanding of how real rest is the right place to start any and every endeavor in life. Are you interested to know how that works? Ready to experience less worry, weariness and burnout along the Christian road as you bring the Kingdom with Him? If so, I want you to Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let's Go!

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#150 // Compliance only works as long as you're compliant. Willpower is not the fuel that'll get you to breakthrough.

Do you need a different experience when it comes to your finances? Maybe you've done all the programs, followed all the plans, used all the budgeting apps "they" told you to, but you're still feeling like "this isn't it." Do you know deep down that you're meant for more in this life, and being bullied by your bank account and budgeting spreadsheets just isn't the road that'll get you there?

Here's the truth: Snowball strategies, cash envelopes and "we'll load it all in for you and organize it" budgeting apps are not enough to prosper you financially. If you do not trade in faulty mindsets for a Kingdom mindset around money, and if you won't swap out those compliance and duty habits for something with real LIFE in it, you're going to keep getting the same result every single time you stop religiously following "the program." This is the straight up reality of human nature, my friend.

So what can you do to get a different result? How can you experience real breakthrough in your finances and learn to prosper as you steward the resources God has given you?

On this episode of the Positioned to Prosper podcast, I'm going to help you feel safe enough to admit where you really are right now when it comes to your finances, and to actually assess your positioning. Then I'm going to offer you to join me in something that I absolutely know can help you get positioned to prosper in your personal finances. Does this sound like something that could really help you right now? If so, I want you to Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let's Go!

JOIN ME FOR PROSPER WEEK INSIDE THE ROCC! Listen, if you KNOW that you need the teaching, equipping and encouragement that's coming for you during PROSPER Week, then join me in the REVIVE Online Campus Community (the ROCC) and let's journey together. There is a whole host of people who will be running alongside you and cheering you on as you master your finances and bring them under the Lordship of Christ!

#149// To get a different result, you'll have to DO something different.

But what do you do when you've been trying to do something different for so long and your results still aren't changing? What do you do when you've kind of been playing with the idea of just settling for what you've got currently because it seems practically impossible to get to where you've been trying to go for so long?

On this episode of the Positioned to Prosper podcast, we're unpacking the anatomy of getting a different result, even if you have gotten the same one over and over again, no matter what you've tried. We'll look at the Biblical perspective first so we've got a firm foundation and then we'll jump into the science behind behavioral changes and neuroplasticity and how to practically change neural pathways so you can live on a different "autopilot" to get a different result consistently. Sounds like something you could use in your life right about now? If your answer is a big ol' YES, then -- Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let's Go!

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#148// You know that thought of "I just can't anymore" is a scheme of the enemy, right? That's not your own thought, Sis.

And you've figured out that the unrelenting temptation to fly under the radar, find a place to pull the covers over your head and just be invisible for a bit, that's coming from him, too, yeah?

It's been a long and tough season of the devil working the Daniel 7:25 play on the saints (that's the one where, when he can't kill us or otherwise take us out, he wears us out!), but it's time for us to see it for what it is and to remember who we are, Whose we are and what we're capable of in Christ Jesus. Are you ready to stand up and get your GO back in His name, no matter what?

On this episode of the Positioned to Prosper podcast, I'm sounding the alarm for all of us who need to be reminded that we're meant to be a front-footed family of God, a Kingdom people who don't shrink back but, instead, walk by faith and see different outcomes appear, and more-than-conquerors in Christ Jesus who can do #allthethings through Him if we will simply believe and trust and keep going with Him. This is a straight up "Come to Jesus and then run with Him" word, my friend! So, if you're ready to get riled up in the Lord and reminded of what you've been put here to do, if you're ready to get reset, refilled and reminded of your purpose in Him and that it's time to rally, then -- Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let's Go!

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#147// If you want to truly prosper in this life, you're going to have to actively steward your health. There's no way around it. But, Hey! Before you hit pause . . .

I work primarily with ambitious, multi-passionate, Christian women who want to fully succeed in their life's purpose while fully pleasing the heart of God along the way. These girls . . . They are down to do hard things! But the minute I start to talk to them about actively stewarding their everyday health so they can be around long enough and strong enough to do and be all God created them for, so many of them disconnect from the conversation. They quietly back away.

They'll say, "Erica, I'm HERE for your preaching and Bible teaching, for your discipleship sessions and your practical trainings around everything from relationships to finances, and even your Kingdom business and entrepreneurial coaching, but the minute you start to zero in on this health topic . . . " That's where the resistance shows up.

Even though these gals will readily admit they are struggling with low energy, erratic mood, inability to lose weight, aches and pains, chronic stress and anxiety, or other nagging health issues, so many of them take the approach of, "I'm just gonna keep on praying and see what God will do." Let me give you a spoiler alert right now: God ain't gonna do anything if you're waiting on Him to do the part that He's actually empowered you to do!

Do you see what the real issue is here? It's OVERWHELM. The idea of focusing on wellness from a personally responsible, holistic perspective overwhelms many people because they don't have the baseline knowledge or skill-sets they believe they need (rightly so) in order to steward their health well, and then, when they realize they have to learn something new if they want to be successful, they stress that they don't have enough time in their life to learn it. And that's when more overwhelm rushes in. It's a vicious cycle, and I believe it's a scheme of the enemy designed to keep us stressed and reacting while our health continues to take a backseat for the long haul.

Is this you, friend? Do you relate? Are you experiencing this sort of overwhelm while knowing, deep down, it's time to get focused on how you're stewarding your health? If so, this episode is for you! I'm going to be breaking down how to stward your health without the overwhelm by giving you five main areas to focus your attention on, and then I'll give you a strategy for baby-stepping your way to expert-level stewarding without confusion, frustration or burning out in the process. Are you ready for this breakthrough session that'll set you free? Alright then, Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let's Go!

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#146// 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

How are you doing with the will of God in Christ Jesus for you when it comes to rejoicing and giving thanks? Isn't it crazy how we can clearly know what the will of God is for our life -- it's right there in the scripture! -- and still struggle with choosing to do it? Even Paul grieved over this in Romans 6 and 7, right? So why is it that we can know what we need to do, but have such a hard time choosing it? Do you struggle to choose joy and gratitude in the midst of your own hard circumstances?

On this episode of The Positioned to Prosper Podcast, I'm sharing the message I preached at our last REVIVE Woman Girls Night Out event. During my share I unpacked Biblical guidance for how to choose joy and gratitude right in the midst of the hardest things life can throw at us. Are you ready to choose joy and gratitude right where you are? Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let's Go!

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#145//  A transformative discussion with Jessica Chapman on the power of maintaining relational connection as we minister deliverance in Jesus' name.

Have you ever experienced deliverance for yourself or been in the room when someone else was receiving this type of ministry? What was that like? Were there parts that were scary? Or maybe aggressive? Did it even "work?"

Are you a part of a church that invites deliverance ministers into services as opposed to operating in this ministry "in house?" Or have you ever had to go outside your church family to access the freedom that deliverance brings -- spirit, soul and body? What if it was supposed to be that you could remain firmly planted and receiving, in the house God put you in, while receiving deliverance ministry that got you the freedom you so desperately needed while also maintaining the healthy and necessary familial relationships all around you to help you walk out that newly received freedom?

On this episode of The Positioned to Prosper podcast, I'm chatting with Jessica Chapman, Director of the Prayer, Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry at REVIVE Church of Tampa, about how we can experience more powerful and lasting deliverance when we receive this type of ministry within the house God has planted us in, with the people He's placed us with. Are you ready to dig in? Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let's Go!

JOIN THE JESUS GIRL GANG! Looking for a community of women to go deeper into the things of God with? Desiring a deep dive into God's Word with a company of women who are learning to apply Truth without compromise? Wanting a discipleship experience that sharpens and equips you to be able to make a bold and confident sound into the earth for Jesus and His Kingdom? Jump in the Gang right here, Sis! Sign up before Friday, November 17th and you'll receive a free two-week membership trial. Let's dig in together!

#144//  As Christians, we know complaining "ain't it," right?

Philippians 2:14-16 tells us to do all things without grumbling, disputing or complaining, but there seems to be this thing deep down inside of all of us that needs to feel heard and seen, and that we're not alone in difficult circumstances. And so, we give voice to the pain and suffering, and we're not always aware of the way we're doing it.

But then our situations don't improve. Maybe we feel stuck, even. And we start to wonder, "Could it be the way I'm talking about my situation or experience? Surely God understands my need to process this pain and suffering, right?"

How do we process out our negative thoughts and feelings around experiences and situations without reaping the negative consequences of grumbling and complaint? That's what we're getting into on this week's episode of the Positioned to Prosper podcast. Are you ready to dig in? Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let's Go!

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