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III John‬ ‭1:2‬ ‭“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”
Regardless of the circumstances around us, we prosper in all things as our souls prosper. The story of Joseph demonstrates this truth (Read Genesis 37, 39-41).  

1. Joseph’s father favored him and his jealous brothers left him in a pit to die. 

2. He was then rescued from the pit into slavery. 

3. While enslaved he was promoted to the head of Potiphar’s house where Potiphar’s wife got so mad that Joseph wouldn’t sleep with her that she accused him of attempted rape and he was imprisoned. 

4. While in prison he was promoted to being in charge of all of the prisoners. 

5. After being locked up for ten years, he was given an opportunity to use his spiritual gifts, and ended up becoming the wealthiest and most powerful man in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh 

In all of his trials, what remained consistent for Joseph was that he continued to commune with God and keep him first. The bible doesn’t say that he cursed God and spent his days worrying. Rather, he kept his relationship with God constant, remained in perfect peace, and allowed God to cause all things to work together for his good. So, keep drawing closer to God, keeping that relationship at the forefront. Then, even as circumstances arise, you will prosper as your soul prospers. And, there will be that day where you look back in awe at the bad times and realize how He not only prospered you then, but used those times to elevate you into even greater prosperity.

Start feeding your soul: pray, worship, listen to God, read the Word, listen to Word-based sermons…

Genesis‬ ‭41:39-40‬ “Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.