Where Are You: God Speaking To Your Heart

Today I shared at Freedom Room Ministry and Port Charlotte International Church that when God called Adam in Genesis 3 after he and Eve disobeyed God said, "Where are You?" http://www.box.net/shared/srtvyq6xvp
God was not wondering where Adam was located but rather He was speaking to him for a heart check. Today God call each of us by checking our hearts and asking us where we are. Often we respond like our forefather Adam and run from the consequences in our lives or shift blame for our actions. I know from personal experience that these heart checks enable us to learn valuable life and spiritual lessons if we allow ourselves to learn what God is trying to teach us. When God challenges us to check our hearts there our four actions that can realign us to His purpose and call for our lives:

1. Get your heart back-Face your fears and wounds God wants to heal you
2. Know the attack is coming-Be ready and prepared
3. Learn and know how to fight-Get connected to men/women that can help you be battle ready
4. Use your strength-Our weapons are spiritual fortify your relationship with the Lord

Above all else we are to guard our hearts because from them flow the issues of life. God has a great desire for you. The circumstance and situation cannot deter you from His destiny unless you allow them.

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