Wow, I’m a King’s Kid!

Have you ever mapped out the things you are determined to highly value? If not, let me tell you, it’s an important step to Kingdom upgrade.

Here’s where to start: determine that you are going to make a big deal out of what God makes a big deal out of. You are going to line your heart up with His. It’s all about the atmosphere of your life. This is the place where you begin to map out your core values with your own, unique destination and purpose.

Eliminate the things that don’t fit. Chisel away the things that don’t look like God’s plan for your life. Then, turn up the fire and crank up the volume on the areas of your life that fit in with Kingdom living. At first, it might just be a few words or “headlines,” but ask the Holy Spirit to help you articulate more.

Maybe your headline is “supernatural,” but you’re not sure what that goes with. Have the honor of kings and search out the matter. Pretty soon, you’ll have a complete thought like, “I value the supernatural side of God in me because I choose not to live a powerless life.”

A headline like “forgiving” could easily turn into “I choose to be forgiving like Jesus because I choose not to be bitter.” Or, “I value, celebrate, encourage, and practice forgiveness because I know God values restoration over punishment.”

I dare you to record some headlines or declarations about what you will value. Yes, it’s a work in progress. However, you need a starting point. Remember, this is step one in taking charge of your atmosphere.

Don’t let the prince of the power of the air have your thoughts, attitude, or values. Give it to the Prince of Peace by mapping out a plan that parallels His. You won’t regret it.  “Whatever is born of God overcomes the world.” – 1 John 5:4