D. Riggins, signing on....
I'm in the zone...THE ZONE!!!...'commonly used term when athletes feel like Superman/Superwoman...we can't miss, every shot goes in, etc...well, yah, 'in the zone, content, but not complacent or comfortable...'just...IN.THE.ZONNNEEEEE!!!
I have an opportunity to go speak to a group of graduating high school seniors in a few weeks and I've been praying about the message...Matthew 6:33/Joshua 1:8. How to be successful: When we REACH for notoriety or fame, it's called hustle...'it's exhausting and it's never satisfying. Yet, when we reach for the things of God, FIRST, it's called HIS WILL, and it breeds peace, contentment, and Godly success!
I'm forever learning that it's not enough to believe in God and just acknowledge Him when we want things or are in a bad situation. Yet, what do we have to offer HIM?...our lives is what He wants and this truth is often hard to accept because offering our lives requires us to give up the very things that we love. However, it's in this offering that He teaches us how to do things His way, without the hustle and confusion.
I gave my life to the Lord when I was in high school but it wasn't until a few years ago that I learned to renew my mind through the Word of God. See, my life doesn't belong to me anymore. I wake up in the morning reporting for duty, to complete the assignment that He's given me. Yes, I take the time to enjoy vacations and time with friends, but my life isn't consumed with what I want, FIRST, yet I seek the things of God. For instance, Sunday's aren't spent soaking up the sun...I NEED to hear the Word of God!!..it's essential...more important than "bread" or food...it's my life!! Or I don't consume my entire schedule with vacations and other things to keep me entertained so that I won't get bored. Instead, I keep my schedule available in case the Lord needs me to be a blessing to someone else. These are things that my Pastor has taught me and things that I've learned to value in the Word of God.
The result? According to Matthew 6:33 and Joshua 1:8....'....all things added to me..." and "...good success!"...I get it now. The Lord has opened SOOO many doors. I own 4 companies (boasting in the Lord)...and not one of them are in debt! In 1 week I'll be self-employed...working on my own time! See, I don't promote Dwan Riggins, yet God has given me the wisdom to invest in HIS Kingdom...I own the KEYS now...but it cost me...it cost me my life! ;)
LIFE is GREAT...but only through Jesus Christ! Yaaaapppp! Changing the world...through the preaching of the Gospel!!!
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Pursuing Truth,D.
“Everything that I am, is because of Jesus Christ. All that I ever do, I do it only to bring Him glory.”
I know as a child of the KING wisdom is given but the choice of vocabulary you uses gives me a sense of hope that my words may expand one day as well. I'm inspired by the message and most importantly its true. God bless you more and more and more aboudantly in the name of the CHRIST Lord Jesus. I think of being humble while reading the true word that you gave. I know I always thought and even spoke as if I knew my route in life I think until this day I didnt know. The way you broke it down Dwan I understand now that I havent even began to seek god and his fullness... So much for me to learn in this new life. You said it best and I really did see the obedience in your message and I recieved it just as god gave it to me through you. God bless you more and more aboundantly in that new life you are in with Christ. Joshua 1:8 By the way your music has given me a new way to see life for what it is a beautiful gift from the words of he that created us. Thank you so much, I always tell people about you and the anointing thats on you. I pray that God's peace and joy will stay with you at all times. The job you do for the lord has really blessed my LIFE!!!!!!!!! It has brought me joy in times of discourage it has given me peace it has fault some battles for me. Your songs done that for me it really did... Thank God hallelujah for you and your family... God bless yall did so much for me and probably dont know it... I never met anyone as true as you guys never in my life. Your mom knew I had alot of battles off jump and your dad is an amazing new creature. God be the glory... god bless you Dwan. The world is going to hear and be blessed by your voice I know that much.
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