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Staying Moldable to the Master’s Hands

  • By Kelley Johnson
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  • 01 Aug, 2018
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If God gave you today, as in right now, what you have been asking for, could He trust you to stay moldable? If the burden or heartache was lifted, would you revert back to the [...] The post Staying Moldable to the Master’s Hands appeared first on Be Well My Soul.
If God gave you today, as in right now, what you have been asking for, could He trust you to stay moldable? If the burden or heartache was lifted, would you revert back to the old you?  
We are tested and refined by fire. Heat, pressure and time are required to create permanent transformation. Think: diamonds.
Sadly, most of us, myself included, do not want to endure hardship or difficult situations. And for good reason. They are painful. Sometimes we lose people and things that are near and dear to our hearts. Ironically, it is through those difficult storms in life that we can experience the most significant personal and spiritual growth. Our greatest life lessons, if we choose to accept them, are in the storm, hurt and pain.
Think about it: what happens to pottery that is removed from the kiln before it is fully baked? The result is weak pottery that can not be used for its intended purpose.
Do you want to be used by God?
Then, get a sip of water and rock your sunglasses because it’s about to get hot.  
A good hot. The kind of heat and pressure that, if you yield to it instead of resist it, will take you God-places. Places no human can ever create. Places of peace, joy and love in abundance. Places where you are not easily moved by the winds of life.  
Jeremiah 18:3-6
So I did as he told me and found the potter working at his wheel. But the jar he was making did not turn out as he had hoped, so he crushed it into a lump of clay again and started over. Then the Lord gave me this message: “O Israel, can I not do to you as this potter has done to his clay? As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand.”
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Snare of Self Sufficiency

By Kelley Johnson • 01 Aug, 2018
Self-sufficiency robs us of our sufficiency in Christ. It is only in christ that we can do all things through him who strengthens us. Neil T. Anderson Sometimes we pride ourselves on being strong and independent….I know I have. Being “strong” through our own abilities will only take us so far. It’s been my personal experience that [...] The post Snare of Self Sufficiency appeared first on Be Well My Soul.

Are Christians in the Closet at Work?

By Kelley Johnson • 05 Jun, 2018
In 1990, Stephen Covey sparked a leadership trend, challenging us to fixate and analyze habits that make ourselves and others highly effective. In the pursuit of career growth, bigger salaries and homes, many Christians bought [...] The post Are Christians in the Closet at Work? appeared first on Be Well My Soul.

Your Wilderness is Temporary

By Kelley Johnson • 04 Jun, 2018
The struggle is real, but it is not hopeless. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. We are more than a conqueror. We are the head and not the tail. The Thrive [...] The post Bible Study Devotional: Your Wilderness is Temporary appeared first on Be Well My Soul.

Waiting Patiently on the Lord

By Kelley Johnson • 10 Apr, 2018
What are you waiting on from the Lord and HOW are you waiting? The Thrive Series on Cubicles & Christ is a mini-devotional, Bible Study and coaching session, all rolled-up into one 15-minute episode. Together, [...] The post Devotional: Waiting Patiently on the Lord appeared first on Be Well My Soul.

Grow Deeper with Prayer & Fasting

By Kelley Johnson • 03 Jan, 2018
Many of you know that I try to start every New Year with a time of focused prayer and fasting. Typically, I do 21-days, but sometimes shorter/longer as I feel the Lord is directing me. Over [...] The post Grow Deeper with Prayer & Fasting appeared first on Be Well My Soul.

Is Multi-tasking Keeping you from your Purpose?

By Kelley Johnson • 17 Nov, 2017
Multi-tasking and wearing multiple hats are just a normal way of life these days. Even in Biblical times, we see an example of a woman who loved Jesus but became so distracted by cooking and [...] The post Is Multi-tasking Keeping you from your Purpose? appeared first on Be Well My Soul.

Taken for Granted in Relationships

By Kelley Johnson • 29 Sep, 2017
Have you ever felt taken for granted in a relationship? Interactions or experiences where our time, attention, love and sacrifices don’t seem to be appreciated or valued, over time, can create some pretty negative feelings. [...] The post Taken for Granted in Relationships appeared first on Be Well My Soul.

Two Squirrels and Chariots of Fire

By Kelley Johnson • 31 May, 2017
During a recent weekend, I had the rare opportunity to leisurely drink my morning coffee on my back patio. The kids were still asleep. The hubby was somewhere in the house tinkering. The heat of [...] The post Two Squirrels and Chariots of Fire appeared first on Be Well My Soul.

5 Ways to Grow Your Career

By Kelley Johnson • 02 May, 2017
Through my consulting and leadership coaching work, I hear from so many people that they feel stuck in their career, and like it’s going nowhere really fast. With the launch of my new e-book, “Network with [...] The post 5 Ways to Grow Your Career appeared first on Be Well My Soul.

Financial Wellness Starts with the Heart

By Jason Jupiterwala • 29 Mar, 2017
At BeWellMySoul.com, we are interested in exploring all aspects of wellness, including financial health. Please join me in welcoming guest blogger and Christian financial associate, Jason Jupiterwala of Thrivent Financial.  Many people want to know [...] The post Financial Wellness Starts with the Heart appeared first on Be Well My Soul.
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