Let Your Journey Begin

So many sermons and podcasts focus on our needs and wants. The content too often focuses on our purpose. And, while all that is good, what about God? Don't lose your focus in this world. All that matters is Him.

One day, we will see the majesty of God and the glory of His kingdom. We will then realize the privilege of praying to our creator and King. That privilege was granted to us by the sacrifice of His dear Son. Never take for granted the grace that has been given to you.

God has always loved His people even when they turned from Him and followed their evil ways. His love for us is profound. His grace and mercy continue to pour out in our lives. Forgive us Lord for following the culture of the world. Return us to Your grace. Thank you for your unfailing love.

We live in a microwave society expecting everything at once. The Bible tells us that with The Lord one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years is as one day. Lord, increase our faith to trust in Your perfect will for our lives. Teach us to wait believing that the scriptures are true.

Just as King Josiah did what was right in the eyes of The Lord, we too much take a stand against evil. You have been called to make a difference in this world! You are appointed to be His light in the darkness! Stand firm when God calls.

We are in a spiritual battle but do not be dismayed! Victory belongs to The Lord!

Sometimes God speaks to us and we have to wait for the revelation of His Words. Remember to allow yourself to be covered in His great love and expect elaborate spaces to work for His kingdom.

Moses was a powerful man of God and yet doubted God when He called Him to free His people from captivity. Do not doubt God's power and ability when He calls you to your purpose! Be strong and courageous knowing that with God behind you, there will be nothing and no one to stop you.

Too many people are trapped in the trauma of their past. Yet God loves you and lives to liberate you! Break out of your chains! You are precious to Him and His kingdom! "....The Lord comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones." Isaiah 49:13

It's not easy living as a Christian in this world today. Christianity is not for the weak. But our God asks us to set ourselves apart for Him. We are in this world but not of it! Be strong and courageous. Understand when you walk with The Lord, you will never be alone and your heavenly reward will be great.

What are the treasures that you are building up in heaven that cannot be destroyed on earth? Pray and ask The Lord to show you what matters to Him. Ask Him to teach you those things that are eternal and will never perish.

When God speaks, believe Him! He is faithful and true! Never doubt and stand on His promises! The scriptures cannot be broken!

The Lord knows your situation! He sees what you're going through! Pray boldly in humility seeking His understanding. You will receive your answer because The Lord hears your prayers.

To be born again is to leave your old life behind and start a new life in Jesus! Listen for the Spirit of God to speak to you! He will speak and He will guide you into becoming all He has created you to be!

How can we make God rich when we have nothing and He is the creator of everything in heaven and on earth? We can add to His wealth by capturing lost souls for the kingdom! Go out today and spread the good news of His unlimited and unconditional love!

Just as God chose the shepherds in the fields to announce the birth of His Son, He has also chosen YOU to help spread the good news of His great redemptive love. Let 2024 be the year that you follow the calling of God on your life! May this coming year be the year of loving one another and forgiving others just as we have been forgiven! May you have a Happy and Blessed New Year!

It's during the hard times in my life that my mind goes quickly to The Lord! The Bible tells us that He is close to those whose hearts are broken. Learn to give Him praise in dark times knowing that He will bring you closer to Him.

The Bible tells us that Jesus Himself took time alone to pray to His Father. Are you taking time to be with The Lord? Be still and know that He is God. Take time to speak to Him and to listen for His voice. It is a sure way to find peace in this fast paced world.

We learn from the Bible that an angel of The Lord gave Samson's mother specific instructions on how to live her life during her pregnancy. Healthy and holy guidelines are also essential for you. Thank you Lord, for reminding us how our lives not only affect those in our presence but also the unborn in our bodies.

Each of us, like Samson in the Biblical days, have been set apart for the glory of God. While we may not see the fruit of our work, we will reap our reward in heaven!

How many times do we make decisions without consulting God for His guidance? Look back over your life and the decisions you made with and without Him. Let that be a guide for your future! Always consult with The Lord!

We take no credit! All of our victories come from The Lord! Praise Him for all the miracles in your life!

Never be ashamed to share your testimony of how God delivered you from your wilderness. You may be the very vessel that God will use to seed and water someone He is preparing for heaven!

While the church slept, many of our seminaries and universities filled up with professors who did not and do not believe in God's written Word on the page! Wake up church! It's time to take a stand for Christ!

Let us live our lives following Jesus so that we will never hear Him say, "I never knew you". Lord, we need Your guidance, Your Spirit, Your will and Your way to follow You in this life. May we commit our lives and surrender all to Your glory! May we live a life that You would call us Your friend.

God will speak to you through His written Word on the page! Every time you open your Bible, He speaks! Commit your life to His teachings! Watch your life change when your heart listens for His voice and you surrender to His instructions!

David fought the giant Goliath with the spiritual armor of God! His faith and courage should be an inspiration to all of us! We must remember that all of our battles belong to the Lord!

Just like God guided Paul and his companions; he will also guide you! Live by faith knowing that your steps are ordained by The Lord!

Sometimes you may feel like you are alone in this dark world but remember this: There are millions of us who stand along beside you! We will never give up and will continue to stand on the promises of our Lord!

Sometimes God may lead you into the desert of your life in order to show you His tenderness. Trust God. The desert may be just the place where your life begins.

Run straight into the arms of The Lord when you hear Him call! He will protect you in times of trouble. He will be with you through the storms of life.

God always answers our prayers. Sometimes it's yes while other times it's no! Most of the time for me, it's wait. Never stop praying! His answers are always for our good and for the good of His kingdom!

Just as you expect the sun to rise and the rain to fall, expect God to show up in your life. His promises are true and the scriptures cannot be broken!

Honi, the circle maker, is a marvelous story told to me by Mark Batterson and detailed in his book, 'The Circle Maker'. The story is a testimony of the power of one man's prayers that changed the course of history. Never underestimate the power of your prayers.

Typically our prayers are all about us. We start to pray immediately without waiting on the presence of The Lord. Wait on The Lord and when you come to the place of experiencing His presence, then speak your petitions. Pray with the expectation that He hears you and in His perfect timing, He will answer you.

When you read of all the strict rules and requirements in the Old Testament, you will come to realize these rules were set in place because God loves us! He wanted His chosen people to be set apart from the pagan nations that surrounded them. All because He cared so much about them. Just as He cares about us today!

Wisdom from heaven is pure, peace loving, considerate, full of mercy and sincere. People will know us by our behaviors. Let them see that we get our wisdom from heaven and not the ruler of this world.

The Lord is doing a new thing in your life! Don't look back! Let go of every stronghold in your life that is preventing you from becoming who He has created you to be! Your life is about to change. Do you not perceive it?

God gave Paul a thorn in his flesh to keep him from becoming proud and conceited. Sometimes a thorn in the flesh isn't a physical ailment but it can be a heartbreak or betrayal to bring you back to the Lord your God! Give thanks that when you are weak - God's strength will manifest in you!

In becoming more like Jesus, wouldn't our circumstances also need to be more like what He faced? If He was betrayed, why wouldn't we be betrayed? Doesn't trouble build our perseverance which builds character which leads to hope? Don't give up! Every trial will mold and refine us to become more like Jesus!

There are so many mysteries in the Bible and yet when you study the old and new Testaments, God will show you who He is!

I have prayed for people that I know I have hurt in my life. Perhaps someone out there is praying forgiveness for hurting me and for you. We must forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

To often, we strike out on a course that we have decided is best instead of following God's plan for our lives! Be sure you ask God before you make any decisions in your life! Follow Him for purpose, peace and joy!

We have all heard the argument that we are saved by deeds or by faith. When you have faith and follow Christ, you will want to do good deeds for the glory of His kingdom! Follow Christ and let Him change your life!

It is critical to this generation and the generations to follow that we stand firm on God's breathed Word on the page! False teachers surround us and have infiltrated the church. Get into the Word of God yourself so that you will know what is written and pray that He opens your minds and hearts to know the truth!

Being 'straight' is not a fruit of the Spirit - self control is. That same thought applies to sobriety or abstinence from smoking, pornography or extramarital affairs. Neither are fruits of the Spirit but self control is. Jesus can set you free from any sin in your life. What you cannot do for yourself, He has the power to do in you and for you.

My worship life has changed ever since I attended revival at Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. I realized, through these young people, that we are not the audience in church. God is our audience. Is He pleased with our hearts and minds? Do we give Him our full attention in the service of worship and praise? Thank you Lord for showing me what true worship looks like! Thank you for moving through young students to teach us old folks how to worship!

God wanted bitter herbs to be served alongside the lamb for Passover. He did this to remind us that there is no salvation without suffering. This is so true in my life. Only in suffering, betrayal, loneliness and pain did I find Jesus. When everyone walked out of my life, Jesus walked in. Pain has great value and God will use it to draw you even closer to His Son.

Revival not only consists of praise and worship; it also includes our turning from a life of sin! True revival leads to a transformed life. How blessed we are that Christ died to forgive us of our sins and welcomes us into eternal life!

The Lord is about to do something new in your life! Get ready! There will be no one and nothing to stop you!