Royal Living, You. Kingly Risings.

Royal Living - Kingly Rising

Proverbs 25:6 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
7 it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.

Pennies For Names

At an industry function a pesty salesperson kept isolating me from the group. It was bothersome. It was painful. He will never sell to my company. The method of name dropping people he did not know well resulted in my dropping him from my list of potential vendors. In his space, I buy $100,000 a month. Nothing will go to his company.

Proving your ignorance of the needs of another by vaunting yourself forward through relationships or stance does not result in right results. It results in being pushed away from decision makers. So why do we do it?

Dollars for Listening

Another sales professional in the same product and service space listens. Her approach is open eared and malleable. When we conflict, we work through. She is welcomed in my office and among my team. There is no necessity for her to name drop to me or with my name. She just goes about her business. When I need a solution, I call her. In fact, I direct my staff to call her and get her advice.

Irritants

A continual dripping irritant is when a staff member uses my name to get someone else to agree with their idea. "Well, Phil said,........." and then something I never said is inserted or something totally out of context is included. When it gets back to me there is a persistent thought strain in my mind. A person who drops names to get approval is unsure of themself and their idea, unwilling to take personal responsibility, possibly disloyal, and definitely not convinced of their own direction. If you don't know where you are going, no road will get you there. You will end up in the wrong place every time.

This approach by a staff member tends to result in less influence and less appointed responsibility over time.

Cures

Live royal. Live confident.

There is a certain hubris to a confident person. They do not need to drop names. They do not need to sit in the front row. They do not need a light shined on them. They know who they are, take confident action, and assume responsibility. In time, they believe right will win over noise and persistent and diligent action will conquer any task. They study to show themself approved and focus energy and effort on results not impressions.

Prayer

Father, You are the author of confident hope and expectant faith. Bring such into You. Today show You direction and information that allows a persistent and diligent path through obstacles and into victories. Treat You as royal family.

May the eyes of our understanding be full of light to see the hope of our calling as royalty.

May the insight and inspiration of our hearts be encouraged to walk with excellence and steadfastness.

May we ever listen for the sound of Your power moving on our behalf in small and large exploits.

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Yukon, Oklahoma 73099

Royal Culture II

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Proverbs 25: 3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Royal Culture

Remember these verses are selected by the men of Hezekiah in researching wisdom for royal culture. In Christ, we are called to live as partakers of His divine nature. We are called children of God, a holy and royal priesthood.

Heaven and Earth

Between the two, there is unfathomable expanse of mystery. After all of our years, we understand so little. We look and look in our microscopes and telescopes and still understand so little.

Royal Search

Kings and leaders learn to be quiet and studied. Upcoming leaders must look into the life of the leader and learn on their own. Many secrets are held by leaders. They have learned over time and realize only those that study will be worthy of the information. Some leaders are more willing than others to be teachers and sponsors.

Pulling It Out

Some years back, I approached a leader and questioned whether I should pursue an MBA. He looked straight at me and recommended I get a "street smart" MBA. Then he set up a sequence of events to drive me into building a company from scratch within the larger company. The lessons have been coming for years as I interchange with many other leaders in the process. Some lessons are good. Some are painful. But the journey has been full of lessons. Along the way, it is my joy to pass on the lessons.

Prayer:

Father, help us to be both unsearchable and open to give. As we lead, let us hold dearly to the truths we learn. Help us to release them at the most appropriate times to the most appropriate individuals. Help us to be open and learn from those who lead around us.

 

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Phil Larson
405-388-8037
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Ok 73099

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Royal Living

Follow this link to a video update on the Back To School Operation in Matamoros http://youtu.be/Pdy6_2OTA_Y

Proverbs 25:1-2 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

Royal Culture

When Hezekiah was preparing to be king, he did some research. His men went into the archives of Solomon and looked for wisdom related to running the kingdom. Out of over 3000 proverbs, we get chapters 25-29. These are proverbs designed for operating a great culture. Now that we finished Psalm 46, which was written after the angel took out 285,000 of the opposing army leadership, let's look at how to live like royalty in this world.

God's Hidden Treasure

God conceals. Jesus would tell parables that made a little sense, but not total sense. People scratched their head. Jesus would then explain to the disciples, His leaders. He reveals to His friends.

Royal Search

Children of the Creator with wisdom will search out a matter. They will look for nuggets in the concealed. Over time, they will see what they need to see to be successful.

Living Wisdom

A friend just put a great nugget on facebook. She's not been know for wisdom. When I made a comment about her growth, she responded she must be getting older. When we live and look, we learn. It happens. She is entering royal living.

Prayer:

Father, we all need wisdom. Let us live with royal intentions. Excite in us a sense of divine purpose and assignment. We are Your children. We are meant to rule over life and circumstance. Reveal. Show. Inspire our hearts with Your wisdom dealt in love into our hearts.

 

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Phil Larson, 405-388-8037'
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099

He Is Here For Evotion In All Times.

Psalm 46:11 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.

When the stillness of God enters our heart and mind, we are ready to see His presence.

He is here among us.

All the time, he is here with us, Evotion.

Everyday, the Father of All Goodness walks with you, Evotion.

Confidence in Him allows us to see.

Trust in Him enables us to stand in His protection with simple confidence and awareness.

Questions

Every day there is someone questioning what I do. Is this the right business? Will it work? Do you know what you are doing? That is just the friends.

They can't get it on time. He doesn't have enough experience. His team is young. That is the competitors.

Will it really work? How can I be sure? Is there another place cheaper? That is the clients.

Confidence

Walking with God allows me to relax and keep walking with confidence. His affirmation keeps us going. His confidence and interruption in our lives keeps us focused on moving forward. Not every question has a ready answer.

Trips and Toughness

In a proposal meeting yesterday, there were some tough moments. Two groups went before us to the committee making decisions. One was definitely stressed and gave up asking. They took a no. One of the the second group was just as fearful, but one in the group was confident. They received a yes. My partner and I had never been in this room, city, or group. It was a different situation. The decision makers opened up and asked many good questions on our proposal. Our confidence in who we were and what we proposed broke through the resistance. We received permission to advance. That was our yes. That is what we wanted. In that meeting, God was there. All the time and all the way, God was there.

Prayer

Father of Love and Living, thanks for always being here.  Thanks for being with me in the middle of questions.  Thanks for being with all of us.

 

Back To School

Aug 12-14th Raul, Dr. Carillo, a small team and I will go into two different colonias in Matamoros and minister the gospel.  Alongside gifts from Tabernaculo De Fe, Faith Latino, and Betesda, we will take the power of God's presence.  Your prayers are most appreciated.  A few of those power angels would be welcome.

 

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Phil Larson, 405-388-8037'
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099

The Steel and Still Will of God.

Psalm 46: 10 "Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world."

The Will of God

God has a will to honored. That will of His opens opportunity for us. His will is powerful enough to interrupt our problems and bring solutions. It is full of steel resolve. Of course, we need to allow His will to operate in our lives. Opening our will to allow His will brings solutions that will bring honor to him.

Destined Moments

Discussion today with a coworker entered into "destiny". Last week, we had an incredibly productive and record breaking situation. Exactly when we needed a repair, the electrician finished. A new piece of production equipment had wiring issues. We have been chasing the problem for months. Exactly when we had to have the equipment to support record customer loads, the electrician found and finished the job. Destiny was noted. Destiny for us is our way of saying, "God interrupted" without being offensive to the unbelieving. These situations happen enough in our business that there is no denial that we are not in charge. God will be honored. Such moments can only bring acknowledgement and honor to God when we allow it.

Daily Opening

For me, opening my world to His will is a daily event. Why would I not do that? Why would I not allow Him access to change my moments for His honor? It takes some stillness. It takes quietness before Him to allow for listening and allowing. Open your day to His action. His still will enters your day.

Know He Is and He Is A Rewarder

Those that come to God need to know that He is and He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him. This activity opens us to moments that honor Him through answering us. He is steel and resolute. He is still and ready.

Matamoros Expanded

A few weeks back my prayers for Matamoros, Mexico began leaning to touching more of the city. Today, I received the call. August 12-14th, we will go first to two colonias on Friday and Saturday and then to the church on Sunday. How beautiful to be able to take school supplies and spread Good News. Our ability to do open air meetings in this hard city will depend on your prayers. It can be dangerous and definitely hot. It will honor God and reach people who have no ability to come to us. Doing the different means being "steel willed".

Prayer:

Father, there is no doubt Your will is meant to affect moments in our work and business and in our touching neighbors. All of these areas are important to You. When You touch every area of our life, You are honored. When we allow Your interruptive grace in visible manner, You are honored.

Be undeniable for Evotion.

Be interruptive for Evotion.

Be intensive and bring honor to You on behalf of Evotion.

Be it done to us according to Your word.

Phil Larson, 405-388-8037'
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099

Breaking Bows. Snapping Spears. Burning Shields.

Psalm 46:9 He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

Vary The Distance

Issues, problems, glitches, and obstacles seem to have a distance characteristics. Some come from far away like an arrow from the bow. Some come from a closer source like a spear thrown. Then some run direct to our face with the presence of sword and shield. On the other side of that equation, we need to move into the camp of war of our enemies. They don't come to us. We go to them.

Long Range

God sees it all, Evotion. From a distance the issue with which we struggle is guarded by the archer. We see the problem. It is not close enough to bother us, but we know we need to address it and move closer to deal with it. Letting the problem come close can be exceedingly dangerous. Yet, the arrows of pain come at us as we focus on the issue. It can be more comfortable to leave it at a distance. God can break the bow of the archer. This allows us to move closer. The bow is constructed of fear and intimidation. Those two imposters can be rendered harmless with trust in Him.

Short Range

Move up closer to the issue. Once the bows of fear and intimidation are broken, we expose anger and angst. Any real obstacle will be throwing and thrusting spears of anger and angst toward us. The more determined and closer we chose to deal with the issue, the more these two will rise. They want us to go away. The burning issue wants to stay unresolved. Our internal resistance to change and growth would love to stop us before we get close enough to eliminate the issue and bring peace.

Close Up

Get it? The fear and intimidation and anger and angst are handled. Trust in God is strong. The problem has yet one weapon, the shield of self preservation. No one likes to cut off his own flesh. Most problems lie in that arena. It is our desire to stay in control and do it our way that raises the last shield. It is not some other person or some other entity that resists the most. It is our own desire and resistance to submission and change that poses the greatest battle.

Settling

Submit to God, resist the devil of your own desire, and peace will flood. He is able and willing to walk alongside and break the bow that shoots the arrows of fear and intimidation. He is able and willing to run alongside and snap the spears of anger and angst. He is able and willing to fly with us into the fray and see the shield of self preservation burned through amazing grace and mercy.

This Week

This week was an amazing moment. A strong enemy became a strong ally. It is lovely when God works with us to see that. It is beautiful, when we face ourselves and allow Him to turn enemy into friend. Deal with your self and He will shift the others. The teams at work produced at a rate quite possibly out of range of our capability. Really, there is no way they could have done it, but they did. In one week, we out produced our closest competitors best month. Our new client interest in the last ten days exceeds the prior 18 months and we are reeling to meet the demand. We are launching new product at an alarmingly rapid speed. How?

Our enemies are at peace with us. When that condition arrives through determined confrontation and conflict resolution, an amazing door of opportunity opens. The energy being spent staying at a distance is now available to grow and produce. A limitless lifestyle can be engaged.

Yesterday was a good day of great energy. A few times this week I pushed my body to new running distances. It worked. By going past my barriers, a new resiliency and strength entered my legs. It resulted in bounce and vibrancy in my step so I could enjoy my weekend with no tiredness. It took facing the enemy of unbelief.

Prayer:

Father, now, what am I going to do? What is Evotion going to do? You promise to disable the distant and the not so distant and the close up issues that keep us from entering peace. Yet, we would love to stay the same. We would love to let someone else deal with our issues. We would love to avoid the conflict and simply stay out of range living in our fear and intimidation and anger and angst and self preservation. Move us. Bring us to the line of battle. Put strength in our legs and determination in our souls. Let Your love and mercy and grace arise in us and let our enemies be neutered and scattered before us. What do we need to face this week that will bring a peace to one more area and release a new strength? Reveal it, Father. Embrace us and take us into the battle with all comfort and peace.

Phil Larson, 405-388-8037'
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099

Evotion, God Can Make Your Wars To Cease..

Psalm 46: He causes wars to end throughout the earth. (makes them cease).

Peace

Peace is a fleeting fantasy for most. Peace never comes on the face of the earth. Peace comes in the heart. Man is reconciled to God and that is peace.  Evotion is reconciled to God and that is peace. Relationships reach a point of love and mutual support and that is peace. A person is settled in their thoughts and ways and content with what they have and that is peace. And war rages.

War

War is the conflict of purposes. One purposes in their heart to do one thing and another purposes to do another. They meet in the field of competition. They meet in the field of battle. Fierceness ensues and fights fly and war starts with the purpose of victor and conquered. Purposes conflict continually.

Resolution

Seldom does a war resolve the conflict of purposes. It may settle the dispute for a season. It may exhaust one group or discourage the leader. It may destroy so much that there is no reason to go on fighting. Rarely is there a settling and agreement and joining of purposes in war.

Settling

God settles wars. He makes them to cease. In His infinite power and wisdom, He will step in to a situation and resolve it. Oh, another conflict of purpose may arise among the hearts and minds of mankind. Creation groans for us to settle our fights. Wars and rumors of wars pervade our cultures. Yet, God can bring about lasting situations of peace where mutual respect can win out for the majority and most can rest in a land of peace.

Peace Brings Prosperity

War is expensive. Resources are consumed in fighting instead of producing. People fear growth because they fear which power will control the harvest of economy. What is gained in months can be lost in a moment in times of war. Peace enables confident action and production to continue. Mankind is well able to build and prosper when living in times of peace.

Bringing It Home

So why do we continue in war in our lands if God can make them stop, Evotion? War starts in the heart of mankind focused on controlling the reality of others. In our limited wisdom and minute scope of vision, we look to force others to live our realities and visions. It is the way of mankind. It is our curse. Christian against Christian bent on being the most right of all or dictator against the world bent on having her way or the economic determination of one nation against the weakness of another all are situations that lead to war.

Next Door

Then there is the way we live. At a restaurant tonight, a waitress had been serving our group of 20+ for an hour. I took the time to ask her if we could pray for her. At first, she hesitated and then stopped and came over beside me. The father of her four year old and one year old had just left them the day before. She really did not know what she was going to do next. War had entered her home, her safe place, her place of sanctity. Our homes should be undisturbed places of rest. It is the promise of Isaiah 32. Yet, war is attacking her family. Prayer is hard. This hurt me as we prayed.

Prayer:

Father, You are the Father of Peace and Comfort and Stability and Life. Today my friend, , and I and all those around us have some war in our zone. Bring peace. Stop the war. Find a comfort and a healing. And Father bless my new friend in the restaurant tonight. We join with her that a hope of salvation would overwhelm her. All of us need the pouring of Your Holy Spirit to bring our homes into the place of being an undisturbed place of rest. Bring that reality and ceasing of war to Evotion. Bring it to me. Bring it to that waitress.

Phil Larson
405-388-8037
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Ok 73099

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