Breaking Bread For 3.9.23

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Scripture

“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?”

Mark 8:36 TLV

Reflection

Do the things we desire and dream about actually align with God’s plans for us? Are the things that bring you joy today also the things that could sustain you for a lifetime?

If you didn’t receive another tangible blessing, would it be enough?

Are you content with the life you have, or do you want more because you’re never satisfied?

Are you content with the life you have, or are you just settling because you don’t think that God has greater in store for you?

Many of us walk around attempting to acquire and aggressively collect as much “stuff” as we can in fear that our time is more limited than we think, so we can’t afford to wait on God to take care of what we believe we need. Oftentimes we miss out on the greatest of blessings and experiences because we are too focused on lack and how to turn that lack into gross abundance.

Yes, in our current physical state, we have a limit of time before this flesh we wear as a tent/shell expires. But there’s no limit to what God can do. God has been trying so many different ways to make us see and embrace His Truth and Reality. He provides examples and speaks to us through different people.

He’s trying to remind us of who we are, what we are, and to Whom we belong. He’s trying to remind us to stop thinking through the lens of our will and begin desiring the movements and manifestations of His Will. He’s also trying to remind us that as long as we do things for our glory, the thrill, and celebration are always short-lived. But when we do things for His glory, we have a lifetime of joy.

God wants us to take in the richness of relationships and experiences, not just the stuff He helped us to create.

Think about the consumer mindset many of us struggle with. Now ask yourself these questions:

1. With this mindset, what are you willing to sacrifice to gain that abundance?
2. What and who are you willing to neglect or use to make sure that every free moment you have is locked on reaching that ultimate goal of excess?
3. What are you willing to sacrifice to get what you want?
4. At what cost?
5. If you get what you desire, will it truly be enough, or will you still want more… more… more?

We keep supersizing things, and we’re still not happy; we’ve become hoarders of things, and we still feel a void. That’s because we’re still seeking joy in all of the wrong places. We’re operating out of a state of lack because God isn’t the Chairman and CEO of these plans you’re executing.

We’re still not satisfied with God being more than enough, so we begin to worship things like money, cars, jewelry, and stuff we wouldn’t have, whether heaven is on Earth or in another dimension.

Consider your actions versus your prayers for God’s reassurance of the action already taken. Are you a sell-out to the world, or are you sold on God’s promise?

Prayer

Father, I am appreciative and grateful for all that I have, and thank You for blessing me with every idea, thought, skill and item. I thank You for each person that has been made a part of my life. It has been rewarding sharing and learning with them.

Let me always think of the impact of my decisions before I make them. Let me always weigh how what I might say or do could affect others. Let me always pray to You first for guidance and protection, and trust in You to guide me throughout circumstances.

I only want what You say that I am worthy of, and I desire no more than what You believe I should have. If this very moment I took my last breath, I declare that You have given me more than enough. I praise You and Thank You.

I love You!

And with that family, I pray that you are blessed, that you see and embrace your blessings, and that you are a blessing to others.

Love,

Natasha

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Breaking Bread For 3.9.22

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Scripture

“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?”

Mark 8:36 TLV

Reflection

Do the things we desire and dream about actually align with God’s plans for us? Are the things that bring you joy today also the things that could sustain you for a lifetime?

If you didn’t receive another tangible blessing, would it be enough?

Are you content with the life you have or do you want more, because you’re never satisfied?

Are you content with the life you have or are you just settling because you don’t think that God has greater in store for you?

Many of us walk around attempting to acquire and aggressively collect as much “stuff” as we can in fear that our time is more limited than we think; so we can’t afford to wait on God to take care of what we believe we need. Oftentimes we miss out on the greatest of blessings and experiences because we are too focused on lack, and how to turn that lack into gross abundance.

Yes, in our current physical state we have a limit of time before this flesh we wear as a tent/shell expires. But there’s no limit to what God can do. God has been trying so many different ways to make us see and embrace His Truth and Reality. He provides examples and speaks to us through different people.

He’s trying to remind us of who we are, what we are, and to Whom we belong. He’s trying to remind us to stop thinking through the lens of our will and begin desiring the movements and manifestations of His Will. He’s also trying to remind us that as long as we do things for our glory, the thrill and celebration is always short-lived. But when we do things for His glory, we have a lifetime of joy.

God wants us to take in the richness of relationships and experiences, not just the stuff He helped us to create.

Think about the consumer mindset many of us struggle with. Now ask yourself these questions:

1. With this mindset, what are you willing to sacrifice to gain that abundance?
2. What and who are you willing to neglect or use to make sure that every free moment you have is locked on reaching that ultimate goal of excess?
3. What are you willing to sacrifice to get what you want?
4. At what cost?
5. If you get what you desire will it truly be enough, or will you still want more more more?

We keep supersizing things and we’re still not happy, we’ve become hoarders of things and we still feel a void. That’s because we’re still seeking joy in all of the wrong places. We’re operating out of a state of lack because God isn’t the Chairman and CEO of these plans you’re executing.

We’re still not satisfied with God being more than enough, so we begin to worship things like money, cars, jewelry, and stuff we wouldn’t have whether heaven is on Earth or in another dimension.

Consider your actions versus your prayers for God’s reassurance of action already taken. Are you a sell out to the world, or are you sold on God’s promise?

Prayer

Father, I am appreciative and grateful for all that I have, and thank You for blessing me with every idea, thought, skill and item. I thank You for each person that has been made a part of my life. It has been rewarding sharing and learning with them.

Let me always think of the impact of my decisions before I make them. Let me always weigh how what I might say or do could affect others. Let me always pray to You first for guidance and protection, and trust in You to guide me throughout circumstances.

I only want what You say that I am worthy of, and I desire no more than what You believe I should have. If this very moment I took my last breath, I declare that You have given me more than enough. I praise You and Thank You.

I love You!

Love,

Natasha

Copyright 2012-2022. Natasha L. Foreman. Some Rights Reserved. All Prayers and Reflections are Copyright Protected by Natasha L. Foreman. BreakingBreadWithNatasha.com

Music: Quiescent In Time by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

Breaking Bread For 3.9.21

Scripture

“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?”

Mark 8:36 TLV

Reflection

Do the things we desire and dream about actually align with God’s plans for us? Are the things that bring you joy today also the things that could sustain you for a lifetime?

If you didn’t receive another tangible blessing, would it be enough?

Are you content with the life you have or do you want more, because you’re never satisfied?

Are you content with the life you have or are you just settling because you don’t think that God has greater in store for you?

Many of us walk around attempting to acquire and aggressively collect as much “stuff” as we can in fear that our time is more limited than we think; so we can’t afford to wait on God to take care of what we believe we need. Oftentimes we miss out on the greatest of blessings and experiences because we are too focused on lack, and how to turn that lack into gross abundance.

Yes, in our current physical state we have a limit of time before this flesh we wear as a tent/shell expires. But there’s no limit to what God can do. God has been trying so many different ways to make us see and embrace His Truth and Reality. He provides examples and speaks to us through different people.

He’s trying to remind us of who we are, what we are, and to Whom we belong. He’s trying to remind us to stop thinking through the lens of our will and begin desiring the movements and manifestations of His Will. He’s also trying to remind us that as long as we do things for our glory, the thrill and celebration is always short-lived. But when we do things for His glory, we have a lifetime of joy.

God wants us to take in the richness of relationships and experiences, not just the stuff He helped us to create.

Think about the consumer mindset many of us struggle with. Now ask yourself these questions:

1. With this mindset, what are you willing to sacrifice to gain that abundance?
2. What and who are you willing to neglect or use to make sure that every free moment you have is locked on reaching that ultimate goal of excess?
3. What are you willing to sacrifice to get what you want?
4. At what cost?
5. If you get what you desire will it truly be enough, or will you still want more more more?

We keep supersizing things and we’re still not happy, we’ve become hoarders of things and we still feel a void. That’s because we’re still seeking joy in all of the wrong places. We’re operating out of a state of lack because God isn’t the Chairman and CEO of these plans you’re executing. We’re still not satisfied with God being more than enough, so we begin to worship things like money, cars, jewelry, and stuff we wouldn’t have whether heaven is on Earth or in another dimension.

Consider your actions versus your prayers for God’s reassurance of action already taken. Are you a sell out to the world, or are you sold on God’s promise?

Prayer

Father, I am appreciative and grateful for all that I have, and thank You for blessing me with every idea, thought, skill and item. I thank You for each person that has been made a part of my life. It has been rewarding sharing and learning with them.

Let me always think of the impact of my decisions before I make them. Let me always weigh how what I might say or do could affect others. Let me always pray to You first for guidance and protection, and trust in You to guide me throughout circumstances. I only want what You say that I am worthy of, and I desire no more than what You believe I should have. If this very moment I took my last breath, I declare that You have given me more than enough. I praise You and Thank You. I love You!

Love,

Natasha

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Breaking Bread for 3.9.20

Scripture

“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?”

Mark 8:36

Reflection

First, let me thank my aunt Valerie for sending me today’s scripture, eight years ago. I read it again today and I knew I had to share. It touched me deeply as I began to pray on its meaning, implications, and the expressed affront of greed and the greedy. Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, shall we?

Do what we desire and dream of actually align with God’s plans for us? Are the things that bring you joy today also the things that could sustain you for a lifetime? If you didn’t receive another tangible blessing, would it be enough?

Many of us walk around attempting to acquire and aggressively collect as much as we can in fear that our time is more limited than we think; so we can’t afford to wait on God to take care of what we believe we need. Oftentimes we miss out on the greatest of blessings and experiences because we are too focused on lack, and how to turn that lack into gross abundance.

What are you willing to sacrifice to gain that abundance? What and who are you willing to neglect to make sure that every free moment you have is fixated on reaching that ultimate goal of excess? At what cost will you give of yourself to get what you think you need? If you get what you desire will it truly be enough?

Let’s spend more time getting to know each other rather than building walls of isolation and dread. In each person you can see, hear, and feel God—so why deny yourself the opportunity to connect? Even if you can’t fathom why. Just try. Maybe that person is a blessing in disguise. At the same time, don’t use God’s creations as your linchpin. Don’t use them to elevate and propel yourself. Turn to and lean on the One who created them and created you. Lean in and hear what He’s telling you each day, what He’s telling you right this very second.

Consider your actions versus your prayers for God’s reassurance of action already taken. Are you a sell out to the world, or are you sold on God’s promise?

Prayer

Father, I am appreciative and grateful for all that I have, and thank You for blessing me with every item and every person that has been made a part of my life.

Let me always think of the impact of my decisions before I make them. Let me always weigh how what I might say or do would affect others. Help me to admit my wrong, ask those that I’ve wronged for forgiveness, and be quick to forgive—as You demonstrate daily. Let me always pray to You first for guidance and protection. I want only what I am worthy of, and desire no more than what You believe I should have.

If this very moment I took my last breath, I declare that You have given me more than enough. Thank You Father. I love You!

Love,

Natasha

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 3.9.18

Scripture

Mark 8:36

Pray

Father I am appreciative and grateful for all that I have, and thank You for blessing me with every item and every person that has been made a part of my life.

Let me always think of the impact of my decisions before I make them. Let me always weigh how what I might say or do would affect others. Let me always pray to You first for guidance and protection. I want only what I am worthy of, and desire no more than what You believe I should have.

If this very moment I took my last breath, I declare that You have given me more than enough. Thank You Father. I love You!

Reflection

First, let me thank my aunt Valerie for sending me today’s scripture (on March 9, 2012 when I first published this message). It touched me deeply as I began to pray on its meaning, implications, and the expressed affront of greed and the greedy.

Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, shall we?

Do what we desire and dream of actually align with God’s plans for us? Are the things that bring you joy today also the things that could sustain you for a lifetime? If you didn’t receive another tangible blessing, would it be enough?

Many of us walk around attempting to acquire and aggressively collect as much as we can in fear that our time is more limited than we think; so we can’t afford to wait on God to take care of what we believe we need. Oftentimes we miss out on the greatest of blessings and experiences because we are too focused on lack, and how to turn that lack into gross abundance.

What are you willing to sacrifice to gain that abundance? What and who are you willing to neglect to make sure that every free moment you have is fixated on reaching that ultimate goal of excess? At what cost will you give of yourself to get what you think you need? If you get what you desire will it truly be enough?

Consider your actions versus your prayers for God’s reassurance of action already taken. Are you a sell out to the world, or are you sold on God’s promise?

Love,

Natasha

Note: This message was originally published on March 9, 2012. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 3.9.12

“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?”

Mark 8:36

Pray
Father I am appreciative and grateful for all that I have, and thank You for blessing me with every item and every person that has been made a part of my life.

Let me always think of the impact of my decisions before I make them. Let me always weigh how what I might say or do would affect others. Let me always pray to You first for guidance and protection. I want only what I am worthy of, and desire no more than what You believe I should have.

If this very moment I took my last breath, I declare that You have given me more than enough. Thank You Father. I love You!

Reflection
First, let me thank my aunt Valerie for sending me today’s scripture. It touched me deeply as I began to pray on its meaning, implications, and the expressed affront of greed and the greedy. Now let’s get to the nitty gritty, shall we?

Do what we desire and dream of actually align with God’s plans for us? Are the things that bring you joy today also the things that could sustain you for a lifetime? If you didn’t receive another tangible blessing, would it be enough?

Many of us walk around attempting to acquire and aggressively collect as much as we can in fear that our time is more limited than we think; so we can’t afford to wait on God to take care of what we believe we need. Oftentimes we miss out on the greatest of blessings and experiences because we are too focused on lack, and how to turn that lack into gross abundance.

What are you willing to sacrifice to gain that abundance? What and who are you willing to neglect to make sure that every free moment you have is fixated on reaching that ultimate goal of excess? At what cost will you give of yourself to get what you think you need? If you get what you desire will it truly be enough?

Consider your actions versus your prayers for God’s reassurance of action already taken. Are you a sell out to the world, or are you sold on God’s promise?

Love,

Natasha

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