Have you ever heard of the “Law of Attraction?” It’s pretty popular these days with New Age and secularists. They think the Law of Attraction is some kind of cosmic “juju” that attracts people and opportunities to you.
In reality, biblical favor is the attraction of God to you that releases influence through you, so that other people are inclined to like, trust or cooperate with you—in the assignment God gave you!
This favor isn’t “earthly”—it’s a God given supernatural force that magnetizes you! Are you ready to be a people magnet?!
So, what is the internal backdrop of this phenomenon?
- Motivation. What influence do you want to have? Is your intent to manipulate or to bless? You and I both know this to be true, that you can guide people into particular experiences and thoughts. You can structure the transaction to serve yourself. But that’s a far cry from what God actually does. He desires for you to move in a spirit of favor and operate from a place of wanting to bless—instead of wanting to get something from other people. Hebrews 4:12 says that “the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” No matter how shrewd you think you are, there is One who weighs our motivations. Ask yourself, “Do I have the character to sustain the influence God has given me?”
- Stewardship. The Lord wants to entrust increase to His people and He wants to entrust it in a way that doesn’t destroy you when you get it. Remember that he who is faithful with little will be trusted with much—this includes your influence with those God has placed in your path (Luke 16:10). God desires for you to prosper in business and in relationships; be faithful to the calling He has set in your heart.
FAVOR IS A FORM OF CURRENCY WITH WHICH YOU CAN FORM SUPERCHARGED ALLIANCES, IF STEWARDED PROPERLY. THESE ALLIANCES GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO, FASTER!
One of the greatest gifts that you could ever receive is the gift of favor and the power of supernatural attraction.
In Maximum Impact I explain the phenomena of how to walk in the supernatural favor of God in business, and how to resist the opposite spirit, which is a spirit of manipulation. This training is going to help you discover the key in the assignment God gave you.
You can find out more here: http://lancewallnau.com/impact
Question: Has this post caused you to question your own motivation when it comes to influence? Is your heart in alignment with God’s heart to bless you and others?
As One!
Lance
well, since you mention manipulation. what is your take on manipulation?
Was an answer to prayer my entire day has been in prayer on this vert topic, it helped from the perspective, I can better create an outline to question my own motives daily. I think on the subject also
of the maintenance of each project want or need, what is the time going to be needed, might it take away
from time for others needs or my time with the Lord.
In this world we cannot experience the Love of God fully. Love is One and cannot be experienced while belief in separation is maintained. But there is a reflection of Love in this world that is the means by which we can return to the full experience of the unity of God’s Love. This reflection of Love is forgiveness. Forgiveness clears away the darkness so the Light of Love can shine upon our vision and show us the truth of our unity with All That Is.
Because of the countless forms of this world it seems that forgiveness must be applied again and again. Circumstances that call for forgiveness seem to be different. But the need for forgiveness in every circumstance comes from one core mistaken idea. That idea is the demand that God give us special favor, that He give His Love unequally.
Gradually as we practice forgiveness, we begin to see that all circumstances in which conflict and guilt seem to occur are the same. The Light of Love shows us that where we believed there was division, there is only unity and wholeness. Where we saw guilt, there is only innocence. Where we thought there was harm, there was harmlessness. Love walks beside us and shows us the way to the full recognition of our Self, of Love. Forgiveness lets go of the barriers to that recognition. As we let go of the veils, the clarity of our Love that we share with God comes fully into our awareness and we recognize God’s world. We recognize Heaven, the eternal, joyous giving and receiving of Love.
As I learn to attend the Love that walks beside me, I will look only upon the Light.
Dr. Nate (Member of Living Word Bible Church – Mesa, AZ)
Your article is encouraging. My husband & I participate in a ministry to homeless folks with a leader very unlike ourselves. We know God wants us to be faithful in these days of “small beginnings” & your advice just confirms that. Thank you. ?
“Ask yourself, “Do I have the character to sustain the influence God has given me?”
And what if the answer is, I’m not sure? I have had opportunities that only Gods favour could have created. Platforms that I haven’t tried hard to be on. I refuse to be governed by a fear of my own insecurities, trusting in Him to make me (my character) strong. But I sometimes question whether I will be strong enough (obedient/ self controlled in making the right choices) in the difficult times.
Is it a case of learning on the job, or saying no to opportunities?
excellant insights
Yea ! When The Holy Spirit leads me to a place or person/s, He shows up & takes over the conversation, leads with Wisdom & His Love/Power. It’s a ride I always want to be on! Surfs Up in the Spirit ! I want to ride His wave everyday ! God Bless Lance!
Thank you so much such words thus; it reminds me, who am I in the eyes of Good, it motivates me, thanks again,,,
Thanks Lance.
Seems that exploring one’s own integrity is basic to our growth toward becoming the image of our dear Lord and Savior.
For me a huge leap was accomplished when I followed Apostle Paul’s example and believed and claimed the profound simplicity of Galatians 2:20:
I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live. And the life I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God Who loved me and gave Himself for me. !!!
I have the character to sustain me as God elevates me more and more. I walk in the “Light” as He is in the Light”. So God has given me a name the Purity Prophet, Because I believe in moral purity. Also
I represent the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, so we also know who we are, I am royalty on a mission
for my Father the King. I represent Him well. I love people in general, and I find most folk are just great
to be in the midst of. I am born-again, but it wasn’t last night, God has entrusted me with a great deal He
can still do the same. I have walk with Lord for some time, I am a good steward of what God entrusts to me. I am also a Spirit-filled believer. I want to leave a prayer here for the Body of Christ, John admonish
us to love one another and not be in judgment toward one another, also not to believe every lie that the devil says about someone. I find in the Body of Christ, that believers whatever they hear about some one, they particpate with the devil in a lie. I believe the Lord needs to purge the church from this, if one wants to know the truth, they should have a conversation with the person, to get the truth, but they is not what happens. I find this today to be very sad. I want no part of that in my life. So I am praying, my prayer is that you will intercede as well. AS ONE!