Be Real

Just be real. The world is already full of phonies and fakes. In fact, we have too many impostors. The Bible says in the gospel of John that God is looking for people who will worship Him in spirit and in truth. In other words, real worship requires being real with God.

There are too many people playing games with the Lord. In the clubs, listening to the wrong music, and so on. It's time to get real with God.

God wants all of us. Not just parts of us. Not even most of us. Jesus paid the full price. So He's entitled to full possession. But we must surrender ALL to Him.

No more games. No more fooling around on God. Get real. Be real.

Expectation

Expect to see the goodness of the Lord. Now. Not just in the great by and by. Expect to see God's glory. If you expectation is somewhere else, expect disappointment.

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. That includes yourself. It is ok to have self-confidence but don't go overboard. When you know who you are and who you are not, that helps you to have the right kind of confidence.

Make sure you have confidence in God's ability. You'll know that God's got your back. He can take it when things are rough in our lives. It really isn't a big deal. He knows He is the Almighty God. There is nothing too hard for our God. So expect the best in every situation.