A busy schedule, fatigue, and boredom can tempt us to cut corners from time to time. The Word of God reminds us, however, that "The eyes of the Lord are in every place" (Proverbs 15:3, New King James Version). Although people may not always notice the extent of our labor, be assured that God always sees.

Have you been in a situation — or met an individual — and thought to yourself, "I don’t know what it is, but something isn’t right"? We may desire to give every situation and person the "benefit of the doubt," but we should listen to God’s whisper.

Do you know that the tongue is our most powerful friend and enemy? It shapes the way we think and feel; It determines the direction of our ministry and lives; It gives us the ability to build-up and also destroy.

SOMETIMES WE WILL BE TEMPTED by the urge to “prove” ourselves to people. After all, which one of us hasn’t been underestimated or overlooked at some point in life? Nevertheless, Christianity is not about being understood or accepted by people. It’s about walking – hand-in-hand – throughout our spiritual journey – with our Savior, Jesus Christ. He affirms us. He develops us. He strengthens us.

This issue of CALLED Magazine helps readers draw closer to God. Without a genuine, intimate, and consistently growing relationship with Christ, we will be misguided by what people think of us, how we feel about situations, and what we think of ourselves.

In Matthew 16:24-25, Jesus said: "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. [...] Follow me and I'll show you how” (The Message Bible).

Confront, Admit, and Move Forward (page 62) brings us face-to-face with the spiritual and mental barriers that distance us from God. Fasting (page 20) and Spiritual Growth (page 60) usher us into a place of renewed intimacy with the Lord. Food Addiction (page 24) and Dorinda Clark Cole’s stirring testimony (page 28) summon us to pull toward God during our darkest, most trying hours. And Joyce Meyer’s cover interview (page 30) reaffirms that – through an ever-evolving, ever-growing relationship – God longs to refine our character, redefine our motives, rebuild our confidence, and redirect our paths.

Whether you use Business as a Ministerial Platform (page 48), are Single in Ministry (page 44), or are looking for Greener Grass (page 58), now is the time to turbo-charge your walk with Christ.

Enjoy!

Marsha DuCille
Publisher/Editorial Director

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