There are some things that some of us are experiencing that we don’t have to accept in our lives. Some of us experience sickness, lack, and loss and we say, “That’s just a part of life.” We’ll accept failure as if it’s normal. We’ll settle for 50% of a thing rather than going for the entire 100%.

That’s why it’s so important to read, believe, and receive the Word of God. The Word of God informs us about everything we’re entitled to through the blood of Jesus. The Word of God informs us about the authority we possess through Jesus Christ.

We can read these scriptures multiple times for years but, if we don’t believe the Word of God and apply it to our lives, we’ll continue to accept less than God’s best. God’s not going to force this prosperous abundant life on us. If we want to live below average, God will let us but, if we want God’s best, it’s up to us to believe and receive His Word for our lives.

Mark 5:36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he said unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

James 1:22 (NLT) But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.