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Begin All-In

God's Kindness Quest Series

A glorious sunrise signals a fresh day is about to begin

My heart and mind are in a tug of war, which will win

 

Lord, you know my soul and where my thoughts go

Help me sort it out, tired of swaying to and fro

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My fleshly desires prefer to drown out Holy Spirit’s voice

His whispers lovingly guide me, while allowing free choice

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Sometimes I stress over distinguishing which voice I hear

Lord, help me hear you crystal clear

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Part of me hesitates, uncertain what God might say

A battle rages within, whose plan will I execute today

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Then a vision unfolds, like a movie from Father God

My footprints appear in a vast field of his freshly tilled sod

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The encounter outlines a grandiose endeavor from my King

It was never on my radar to pursue this unfamiliar thing 

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Overwhelmed by how to accomplish what God asks

Feeling ill-equipped to undertake the enormous tasks 

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Surrendering my best ideas and plans, calling them dead

I welcome God’s lit path instead 

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With both feet and a deep breath, I leap forward, All-In

In faith, trusting God to show me where to begin

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Did God plant a creative seed many years ago in your heart

Yet, you lacked the courage to start

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Perhaps you believe it’s too late

What if the delay didn’t void what he will create

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The enemy wants you paralyzed, fearful you might fail

Embrace God’s opportunity to grow and prevail

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Today is a new day, start with a grin

Let joy fill your heart as you begin, All-In

Interactive Questions

Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV), "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."

  • What emotions, memories, thoughts, convictions, or inspirations bubbled up while reading the poem?

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  • Father God, what do you want me to know about my answers to the previous question? 

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  • How do you define being All-In? 

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  • Lord, how do you define being All-In? 

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  • What has God been tugging on your heart to begin or rekindle?  

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  • What emotions and thoughts surface when you think of embracing what God planted in your heart? 

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  • What fears or concerns hinder you from moving forward? 

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  • Lord, what distractions are stealing my time and focus? ​​

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  • ​Lord, is there any further education or new skills I should acquire, which will help to implement your plan?

  

  • Lord, is there anyone you want me to partner with to accomplish your instructions? ​

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  • Lord, what are some practical steps to get me jump-started?

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  • Father God, is there anything else you want to share with me at this moment?

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Prayer

James 5:16 (NLT), "... The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.​"

Lord, I repent for half-heartedly executing or hesitating to obey your promptings. At times, I rejected or ran from your requests. I have allowed fear, my own insecurities, selfishness, and lack of trust in you to keep me from your best.

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Lord, I give you my perception of being All-In and receive your definition instead. Teach me how to transition, free from hindrances, fully committed to your plans and purposes. 

 

I acknowledge my inability to do what you have asked without your guidance and empowerment. Help me embrace your plans with zeal and obey without hesitation. Amen.

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  • Lord, what did this prayer activate in accordance with James 5:16?

 

  • ​Tweak the existing prayer as desired or craft a new personalized one.

Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT), "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true ..." 

Psalm 43:3-4 (NLT)

"Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live. There I will go to the altar of God, to God—the source of all my joy. I will praise you with my harp, O God, my God!"

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  • List meaningful Bible verses which come to mind regarding this poem, the interactive questions, and prayer.

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