FEAR (love) THE LORD!

“Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm.” PROVERBS 19:23

TODAY’S MESSAGE:  The word fear has two meanings.  The first means to dread or worry about something. The second means to be in awe or reverence of someone or something. The word fear in this scripture is referring to being in awe of the Lord and loving him with every part of our being. When we get to this point in our relationship with Christ, we become his servant, desiring everything he stands for, to become a part of our life. We begin to understand his ways and his desires for us. We begin to do things in his ways and not in the ways of the world. We must come to the understanding that our God in heaven is not a God to be scared of. Instead, he is a God who loves us unconditionally.  His desire is for you and me to love and adore him and to unconditionally put our lives on the line with great trust in his many promises.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

NO SIGHTSEEING ALLOWED!

“He himself gives life and breath to everything, and he satisfies every need.” ACTS 17:25

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Our journey with Jesus can be one of hope, understanding and joy. However, along the way there are many deterrents. There are many things that will get our attention and try to draw us from following Jesus. It is to our benefit to always keep our faith strong, our trust razor sharp, and have Jesus always in our view. We should always stay as close to him as possible. The farther away he get the harder it is to follow him. It becomes easier, when we drift off the path, to begin to be tempted to sightsee. If we are not on the path and not directly following Christ, we will be easier bait for the world to gobble up. So, be wise, stay close and never let Jesus out of your sight! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

TRUST THE WORD OF GOD MORE THAN YOU TRUST THE WORLD!

“I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him.”  Psalm 62:1

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Our true victories in life do not come from the seen, but from the unseen. The world teaches that we must be able to touch and to see, so that we can prove to others that what we believe in life is real. We are surrounded by these thoughts from the time we begin to think and understand.  As young children we begin to put these principles into practice and use them as we grow older. It is no wonder that when we accept Christ into our lives it become so difficult to practice his ways. The Lord’s ways are the opposite of the world.  Faith is to take over fear and our trust is to be put into the unseen things of God, rather than the proofs of the world. Our mentality must change. Our love for Christ Jesus must be proven by the way we change our lives. Our faith and trust in His Word, and the promises for our lives that are contained within his Word, must become greater than what may seem real in our surroundings. It is by true faith that we are healed, saved and forgiven. It is through the unseen promises of God in heaven that a life eternal awaits those who believe. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

FOLLOW HIS PATH!

“I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him.” PSALM 62:1

TODAY’S MESSAGE: If we are not paying attention when driving down the road, it becomes easy to become distracted and swerve off the road. Sometimes we recognize our mistake and get ourselves back where the road takes us. But sometimes our mistake can result in drastic damage. Our lives are much like that. It is easy to follow worldly distractions rather than keeping our eyes on the path Jesus wants us to take. If we are not constantly reminded of the direction we must go, then we will suddenly find ourselves in places we shouldn’t be. As children of God we are to always be in his presence. We are to take our prayers to him, lay them at his feet and then wait patiently for him to answer. This is pretty easy, right? Not so much. What is easy is for us to try to take over and do things our way and not His. If we keep our eyes upon Jesus we can always rest assured he will strengthen and protect us in all things. Always keep your eyes upon Jesus! He is the correct way and the only correct way! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

LIVING IN THE SPIRIT MAKES LIFE BETTER!

  “Our lives are in his hands.” Psalm 66:9

TODAY’S MESSAGE: As we live our lives here on earth it becomes hard for most people to understand that our God in heaven has complete control of our lives. He has a plan and we all fit into his plan in different ways. When we were created we were given the ability to make our own decisions. We are able to choose right from wrong and to choose accepting Jesus or not. Depending on our choices in life, we can either live in faith, or in the world and what it has to offer. What we find out is that the world has limitations and can only help us so far. But Jesus has all the answers. There are no limitations put upon him. When Jesus left our world, God sent the Holy Spirit to live within all who believe in Jesus. The Holy Spirit guides us in our ways and helps us make good decisions. He encourages us, loves us, understands us,has empathy for us and makes our life much better, if we just take the time to listen, pay attention, and be a doer of what he tells us to do. God is in control. We can either choose to follow his lead through Jesus or we can take our own route in life and struggle through life. What is you choice? What do you have to lose by believing and living in Christ? PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

THE STRENGTH OF OUR FAITH

“You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.” Matthew 16:23

TODAY’S MESSAGE: The wisest thing we could ever do is to take our Lord seriously. What I mean by that, is not that we do not believe, but how deeply we believe, not only in his existence but in his words, actions and answers.  It becomes a difficult task for the common man to go to the Lord when trouble shows up on the door step. Instead of going to the one who can give the answers, we go to the world and trust in the things of man. It is not to say that science and technology are bad, but we must allow God to work in our lives. He will often use the sciences and technology around us to answer our prayers. However, we are spiritual beings living in a foreign world. Our lives are trained in earthly ways but our spirits are truly spiritual. We are to train ourselves in the ways of God. We are to better understand his ways and thoughts.  We must be able to interpret his meanings when he gives us answers and talks with us. We should be consistent in our study of the Bible by reading,praying and meditating in it daily. We must pray for every situaion we encounter and pray always for those around us. God’s ways will become our ways and our coversations with him will eventually become more real and much more satisfying. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

SHOUT FOR JOY!

“Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth! Sing about the glory of his name! Tell the world how glorious he is.” Psalm 66:1

“But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon they disappear, and we fly away.” Psalm 90:10

TODAY’S MESSAGE: We are to shout for joy. We are to look upward and raise our hands in praise. We all know that troubles in our lives lurk at every corner. Evil is watching closely for the slightest opening in our lives, so that trouble can enter. We are never able, to shut down completely, our troubles. We must be able to respond to them in ways that we may not be used to. Even through our toughest challenges we are to look upward and praise God. We are to have a joyful heart, knowing in our spirit, that he will get us through. As we praise our Lord Jesus our spirits begin to strengthen.  It is through praise and worship that we become blessed and more trusting in God’s ways.  So,even through the fires of life we can rest assured that one day these pains and struggles will disappear, and we will see Jesus as we meet Him in the sky. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

MY STRENGTH IS RENEWED!

“He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.”  Psalm 23:3

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Our vehicles need fuel to run and proper maintenence to stay healthy and keep us on the road. They will not start their journey unless fuel has been added. Once they are up and running they need some form of direction. They don’t just take off on their own knowing exactly where to go. We get behind the wheel and point them in the right direction.You and I are the same. We need fuel for both the body and the spirit. We try to eat the proper foods and exercise to take care of our bodies. Our spirits are renewed daily by praying to our God in heaven and by reading and meditating in God’s Holy Word, the Bible. We continue to learn his ways and as we meditate in his Word. As we  listen to the Holy Spirit, we find our way. Each day presnts us with a new group of circumstances.  With the Holy Spirit living in us He is constantly pointing us in the direction we are to go. His way is the right way. If we take the time and listen very carefully to Him we will never go wrong. He always gives us directions that line up perfectly with his Word. Each day is a new day and each day our spirits have the opportunity to to be renewed. Never pass on the opportunity! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

TAKE COURAGE! THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU!

“This is my command- be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged.  For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. ” JOSHUA 1:9

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Just as God promised Joshua he also promises you and me that he is always with us. It may seem that he has somtimes gone on vacation or has left our side to tend to another matter. However,  these ideas couldn’t be further from the truth. His promises are always true and his mind never changes. It is you and I who change. We allow the ways of this world to crowd out the desires God has for each of us. We must continue to fill ourselves with his Holy Word. It is not enough to read from the Bible just once in awhile.  It is not healthy to pray only when you want someting in your life. Our hearts must be full of his thoughts,desires, and promises. We must have excessive amounts of “God Informstion” within us so that when evil tries to overcome us we are prepared to stand strong and throw it far away. We must begin to put God’s ways into action. We must live them everyday so they become a part of us. When we do, we will become more “God Centered” and begin to have daily conversations with him. We must remember, The Lord our God in heaven is ALWAYS with us!  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

HOW AWESOME HE IS!

” You faithfully answer our prayers with awsome deeds, O God our Savior.”  PSALM 65:5

” The Lord says,’ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name’ ” PSALM 91: 14

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Many times as we praise our Lord Jesus we do so with complacency.  It becomes a ritual that we know we should do, so we offer our worship of praise without our hearts and lives becoming a part of the praise. As we look at the things our Lord Jesus does for us, we need to study and meditate on even the most simple pieces of his workmanship in our lives.  His actions in our lives are real. They are not from a book of fiction but instead come from the living and breathing Word of God.  His breath touches every syllable of the words he give us. His words must come to action in our lives in order to witness to the world his strength and guidance.  He promises to be by our side. He has given the Holy Spirit as our companion for guidance and advice. As we believe with our strongest faith and withstand the ridicule of the world, he is always ready and willing to take our hand and walk us through our toughest challenges. It is our praises, that contain the knowledge that he truly works in our lives, that he desires.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

WAITING IS HARD

“But your Heavenly Father already knows all your needs.  Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” MATTHEW 32-33

TODAY’S MESSAGE: As a child I realized early on in life that waiting was hard. It became apparent at Christmas time and my birthday. I know that everyone reading this message today has experienced these unbearable feelings. As we follow Jesus, we experience the same waiting issues. As we dig deeper into his Holy Word we see the truth that he displays to us each day. God in Heaven works on his timeline and not ours. We pray and then wait for him to answer us.  Occasioally we will see an answer to prayer quickly, but for the most part, we are put on hold. We must wait patiently for the right time. Sometimes our lives become so busy that we miss his answers completely. We must stay connected to our Lord. He must become our source for all things. We must keep watch, keep on praying and always believe we will receive. God already knows what we need and he is in the process of getting it to us. Waiting is hard but it is well worth the wait. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

DON’T TAKE A BREAK!

“O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8

TODAY’S MESSAGE: We are to never take a break when it comes to God. He is always working to help us through bad times and helping us to enjoy times that are good. You and I are to trust without hesitation. Our trust in his promises should stand strong and never allow doubt to rob us of the joy he gives us. We should pray always and with conviction. He is our saving grace and washes us with his mercy. We should never take a break from the Lord. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

BECAUSE OF FAITH IT HAPPENS!

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” MATTHEW 11:28

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Because of faith things happen. We don’t always recognize each thing our Lord does for us, and we don’t always think about things that God does, but he is working all day everyday.  It is because of faith that we see results in our prayer efforts. When our faith is strong we expect our Lord to help us.  He tells those, who are weary from their burdens, that he will give them rest. He will lift those heavy burdens from their shoulders and make their loads light. However, it takes trust in the answers  he provides in order to receive his gifts. It takes faith to believe that God in heaven is trustworthy to fulfill his promises. Where do you stand? Where is your faith on a scale of 1-10? We all need to strengthen our faith. Read,pray, and believe.  God never fails us! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

AVOID COMPLACENCY-STAY ON POINT!

“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate.  The highway to hell is broad and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” MATTHEW 7:13-14

TODAY’S MESSAGE: The Lord Jesus is returning soon. I understand that many have been looking for him and saying these same words for centuries.  We are told in scripture that one day to God is a thousnd years and a thousand years is one day. When we try to look at his return through God’s time table it hasn’t been that long since his promise of return was made. However, to us it has been thousands of years. To many his return may or may not happen and because of this time lapse, complacency has cemented itself in their lives. This is not the place you want to be. We may not know the time nor the day of his return, but we do know the season. Stay on point! Never be complacent in your own life.  Always be on guard and watchful. Jesus is coming soon. Don’t be caught off guard as those in the days of Noah. Believe and always be lookng upward! Make sure you work hard and make it through the narrow gate. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

POUR OUT YOUR HEART!

“For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Matthew 9:13

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Jesus did not come into this world to bring home those who think they are standing right before God. Instead he came to call those who know they were born into sin and are willing to confess to him they are sinners. Before we accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, our hearts were full of sin. There was no room for the truth, his love and peace. We had to empty our hearts of all the unjust things we had harbored within it’s walls. We had to confess the evil that we had entertained and ask Jesus to come into our life. We had to make room for all of the love he  provided to us, so that we were able to spread it to others in the world.  If you have not done so, then it is time to sweep your heart free of evil and fill it with the blessings of God. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

SEEKING YOUR NEEDS

“But the heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:32-33

TODAY’S MESSAGE: The message in Matthew 6 seems simple enough. We are to seek his Kingdom and live righteously.  If we do, he will provide. What could ever go wrong with that? Unfortunately, about everything. We must first understand what it is to seek God’s Kingdom. Seeking his Kingdom is living each day by heaven’s standards and not our own. It is putting God first in our life and doing so without any conditions.  It is living a heavenly life before we get to heaven. Easy? No its not. We live in a world of unrighteousness. We like to be in control of our lives. This is where we stumble and fall. We are not and never will be perfect in this world. However, we are to do the best we can to stay in his presence.  We should be dwelling in the Bible everday. We should be praying everyday. And, we should be glorifying his Holy Name everyday. When we do these things we draw closer to him and when we begin to depend on him to supply our needs we know he never fails us. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

PERSISTANT PRAYER!

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for.  Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will opened to you. ”  Matthew 7:7

TODAY’S MESSAGE:  Ask!  Seek!  Knock!  These are the three actions we are to perform. We are not only to perform them but we are to perform them consistantly. We are to never give up. It is our duty, as followers of Christ Jesus, to stay in communication with our commanding officer. We are to seek his help and ask for wisdom and understanding. We are to continue to remind him of our needs. Yes, he already knows them but he has made it very clear that he wants you and me to be intricately involved. We must stay tuned in to his ways. He loves us and will help us but we must not fear or doubt. Instead we are to stand boldly and wait patiently for his answers!  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

LORD! LORD!

“Not everyone who calls out to me, Lord! Lord! will enter the Kingdom of heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.” Matthew 7:21

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Many in the world today are living a misconception.  They truly believe knowing about God and saying that they believe, will get them into heavens gates. They think that they can be holy one moment and do worldly things the next. Our churches sometimes become the biggest culprits as they teach very shallow messages that tickle the ears of those who are listening. We are told that the gate to heaven is narrow and the road to the narrow gate is rough. We are to completely sell out to Jesus. It was never the intention of our God in heaven to own part of us and the devil the other part. We, as his truly converted and dedicated children, are to do his will, complete his assignments, and follow his commands to the very last letter. It is what is in our hearts that matters. What is your intent in life? Is it to follow Jesus and spread his Word by living within his standards or is it to pretend to be righteous with an outward appearance of holiness and a heart full of evil and desire for the world? PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

WORRIES INTRUDE BUT FAITH PREVAILS!

“Can all of your worries add a single moment to your life? MATTHEW 6:27

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Worries surround us all day long.  We may worry about what we are going to have for lunch, or about a diagnosis we just heard from the doctor. Most people will get to a point in their worries when they break down and pray. The problem lies in the fact that they allow their worries to overcome any faith they may have. It is not uncommon to see people pray for something, but instead of leaving it with the Lord to deal with, they immediately pick it up and carry it away. We as human beings are not prepared to deal with worry. It wears us down, can make us old faster,and at its worst, it can kill us. Our God in heaven is ready and willing to take our worries away and put them upon himself. His offer of relief comes with a condition. We must leave our worries with him and not continue to let them drag us down. We must have a faith as strong as steal. We must have a trust in God that does not bend. This is not easy. We must continually practice our faith and never let it be forgotten. So, practice your faith in the little things in life so that it will be ready for the bigger things when they arrive. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

PERSONAL TIME WITH THE LORD YOUR GOD!

“But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private.  Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” Matthew 6:6

TODAY’S MESSAGE:  Today’s scripture is very cut and dried. It is a simple message that many do not heed. There are many in today’s world who follow the ways of old, when Jesus was teaching about prayer. They stand on the street corners of their churches and pray grand prayers in front of others but then neglect the personal time with the Lord. It is behind closed doors, when it is just you and the Lord, that it all becomes real. It there when trust developes. It is there when faith sprouts up. It is there when things get real with God. He listens to every word and answers your every request.  It is there that your relationship with him becomes stronger each and everyday. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

SAVED BY HIS GRACE!

“We believe we are all saved the same way, by the undeserved grace of the Lord Jesus.”

TODAY’S MESSAGE:  We are saved by the grace of our precious Lord Jesus.  There is no other way to get to heaven but by belief and trust in the truths of Jesus. There is no single person upon this earth who is deserving of the salvation offered by God in heaven.  We were sinners when we entered this world and we continue to sin even after accepting Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior, but with forgiveness, if we just ask and repent of our sins.  However, because we are loved by God we are offered the opportunity to live with Him for eternity. We will be in his presence forever. If you have not truly accepted Jesus into your heart, the time is now. Pick up your Bible and read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Find out for yourself what God has offered you.  Then confess that you are a sinner and ask him to come into your heart. He loves you and will not fail you.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

USING THE TOOLS GOD HAS GIVEN!

“Using the Scriptures, he explained to them that Jesus was the Messiah. ”  ACTS 18:28

TODAY’S MESSAGE: God has not left us in the world today without many tools to help us. We have been given the Holy Spirit, Angels and the ability to speak in prayer. However, the one tool that is probably the least used is the Bible itself.  The Holy Scriptures are the true words of God. There is nothing within the pages of this tool other than truth, honesty and power. If used with belief and understanding and without doubt, the Holy Bible is the strongest and most effective tool we have. Our Lord gives us knowledge, understanding, guidance, peace, peace of mind, grace, love,prosperity, wisdom,happiness, the ability to overcome our troubles, success and many more advantages within His Word. We must be able to use it effectively and without any doubts. We must always pray and ask for his guidance so that we can understand what he showing and telling us. The Word of God is the tool of all tools as it shines its light on and in all darkness.  The Holy Word of God is the living and breathing tool that will give us peace in our troubles and victory in our battles. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

USING THE NAME OF JESUS!

“I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly and he will grant your request because you use my name.” JOHN 16:23

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Praying in the name of Jesus is extremely powerful.  When Jesus left this world he tells us that he went to set at the right hand of God. Jesus became our direct line of communication with God. It is through the name of Jesus that we are recognized as God’s children. It is through his name that he knows that his work through his Son has affected our lives. It is through the name of Jesus that healings and restoration take place. We must understand that there are many different God’s worshipped in this world, but the true God, our God, is the only one connected to Jesus. It is through praying in the name of Jesus that God recognizes us. It is through the name of Jesus where we find the power of our God working in our lives. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

TRANSFORMING YOUR THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS!

“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it.” Joshua 1:8

TODAY’MESSAGE: In Joshua chapter 1 Moses had just died and God was speaking to Joshua because he had been chosen to lead his people forward. We don’t know Joshua’s exact thoughts but God knew that his new leader needed training. In order to be obedient to God, Joshua was told to study a meditate upon the Book of Instruction both day and night. God’s words were to be as second skin to Joshua. They were to never leave him. As we begin our journey with Jesus we too are to study and meditate on his Word. It is to become the main driver in our actions, thoughts and words. His instructions to us are to glue us tightly to him. We are to meditate on his ways and his thoughts. We too, are to study and meditate day and night upon his Holy Word. We are to know it so well that we begin to live his ways,his thoughts and his words in this world. To follow Jesus, and to due the work of spreading his word, we must know him well. In our own ways we are all ministers of his word, as our mission on this earth is to win others to Christ Jesus.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

PROVE BY THE WAY YOU LIVE!

“Prove by the way you live that you have repented and turned to God.” Matthew 3:8

TODAY’S MESSAGE: There are many ways to discern a false witness. One of the easiest is see how they live their lives. Do they speak the Word of God to those around them but when they are living their everyday lives are they speaking and acting like the world? What about you and me? Are we fully invested in Jesus? Are we reading his Holy Word, but instead of living in it’s shadow, are we living to satisfy our own selfish ways? Do we follow Jesus sometimes but forget Him at other times? We are all human and it is because we are human that we sometimes find ourselves looking foolish before our Lord. We should be very grateful that he has given us an escape route from sin. He has given his forgiveness. However, being a human being nor because of God’s gracious forgiveness should we willingly commit sin. As followers of Jesus we are to pattern ourselves after his ways. Our lives are to be representative of his life. Our thoughts, words and deeds should always have the Lord at the forefront.  If he is always on our mind then our lives are being lived honorably and in right standing with God.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

RUNNING WILD!

“The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. ” Proverbs 18:21.        “People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.” Proverbs 29:3

TODAY’S MESSAGE: You and I have received the ability to run our own lives. We have been given the chance to talk the way we want to, say and express our thoughts,  and take actions that support our own beliefs and ways of solving our own problems. What we may soon find out is that our ways are not always the correct ways. We often find ourselves in deeper trouble after our resolution to the problem has been used. Just because we have accepted Christ into our lives does not exempt us from such turmoil. It is often through these messes where the Lord gets blamed. As humans we never want to feel like we have created problems or have done wrong in any way. So we often begin to blame the Lord. After all, he hasn’t answered prayer or hasn’t answered it quick enough.  We must be patient before the Lord. We must trust his timing and his actions. Even though we may not always agree with His decisions, it is his way that keeps us strong and full of wisdom. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

LET YOUR COMMITMENT TO JESUS SHINE INTO THE WORLD!

“Commit everything that you do to the Lord. Trust Him and he will help you.” PSALM 37:4

TODAY’S MESSAGE: When we commit our lives to Jesus we are to give it all to him. We are to hang on his every word and put every belief we have into his hands.  He is the truth and the way. As we make our journey through this world we face many obstacles along the way. When we do, we are to face them with the love and patience of Jesus. We do not belong to a secret society where everything we do is hidden from all outsiders. We are a loving member of the family of God. We are to represent Jesus in all that we do and say. We are to encourage others to join God’s family by living our lives as examples of Christ. We are to shine as a bright light in the darkness. We are to stand out in the crowd and show everyone who surrounds us, our beliefs and faith, in every word our Lord provides to us. Do you live your life as Jesus led his? Do others look at you and wonder how you navigate this world? If not, the time is now. Our Lord will be returning one day soon and you want to be ready. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS @

A WALL OF FAITH!

“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. ” JOSHUA 1:9

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Just how is that possible? There are so many things going on in the world today that being fearful can become the norm if we allow it to. However that is not what the Lord tells us to do. We are to stand tall in the face of fear and doubt. Jesus is by our side in all that we do. It is by the faith we have, in his death and resurrection, that allows us to stand up and be counted in troubled times. As we surround ourselves with faith we begin to realize just how strong the wall can become. It is inside the walls of faith that we conquer our fears. It is there that we become healed, forgiven and saved. You see, we must first believe and then have the faith to protect us from the evil that surrounds us. Without faith we have no source of strength, no safety net and no refuge. But our wall of faith allows us to know that what the Lord our God tells us is true and with honor. Build your faith. This is a never-ending project! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

FAITH TO RECEIVE

“And Jesus said, ‘All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.’ ” Luke 18:42

TODAY’S MESSAGE: In order to receive anything from our Lord God we must first believe.  Once we believe we must continually build up our belief into a place of faith, where we begin to live our lives in him. We start to rely on his truths and his ways to guide our lives. The blind man that Jesus healed in Luke 18 had that faith. Sometimes it takes going to the depths of despair to see our beliefs come to fruition.  However, to build our faith in the truths of Jesus requires nothing more than taking action with the tools he provides us. We must consistantly pray, read and meditate on the Bible, and praise Him at every turn. As children of God He wants us to have strong and healthy lives. He wants us to be able to be overcomers of the troubles we face. If your life doesn’t reflect Jesus the time to start is now. It is never to late! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

JESUS HAS PRAYED FOR EACH OF US PERSONALLY!

“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.” John 17:20

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Jesus felt it necessary to pray not only for his disciples, when the end of his earthly life was near, but also pray for those who hear his message through his disciples. If you have read his Holy Word and believe the message it brings, then Jesus was praying for you. Jesus knew the road would be bumpy. He knew there would be hazards along the way. So, he prayed to God on our behalf.  Today we can confidently go to  Jesus with our problems and know without doubt that he will strengthen and defend us each. We also know without doubt that our sins are wiped clean because of the sacrifice he made on the cross. Just as his disciples were in his presence many centuries ago you and I can be in his presence today. We were not far away. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!