THE JESUS HOTLINE

“Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path; keep your feet from following evil.” Proverbs 4:25-27

There are times in life that things just don’t go as we think they should. We can run into problems that we just can’t solve on our own. When we confront these obstacles, we can feel comforted with the promise that God never sleeps. He is available to us early in the morning and late at night. All we have to do is pick up the prayer hotline and call on Jesus. He will always answer. He will listen patiently and will provide us with the help we need. I have learned that he never hangs up. He sees my name and picks up right away. He will see your name and do the same. He understands our anxieties and always provides comfort. He knows what we need, and he fills that need. The next time you are startled by a problem, pick the Jesus hotline and visit with the most understanding person there is. He will comfort and provide the answers to your prayers. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!


	


	





	

		
THE STAR STILL SHINES!
	


	
	

		

"About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 'where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.'" Matthew 2: 1-2

I have learned over the years that that same star that led the three wise men to Jesus is still with us today. The truth of God's word is always close by.  Through the struggles we have and the good times in our lives, that star continues to shine brightly. As Jesus's arrival on this earth has come and gone, his purpose has not changed. The same star that guided the wise men to Jesus is there for us to follow in our travels, to find hope, peace, love and the truth. Our focus must never change, and our travel must not be misled down the wrong path.  We must always keep our eyes on that shining star. It shines brightly as it leads us to our destination, and once we have arrived, we can praise our Lord for providing us a guiding light that shines and leads us to his beloved Son, Jesus Christ.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!  

	


	





	

		
I LIVE BY THE SHELTER OF GOD MY ROCK!
	


	
	

		

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”  Psalm 18:2





“He is the rock, his work is perfect, and all his ways are just.”  Deuteronomy 32:4





The Lord my God is my rock. When troubles try to deter me from the path that God has set before me, I seek shelter behind my rock. He is my force in times of trouble and my safety net when I fall. He is my shield when others hurl insults and my comforter when I need to be comforted. My God has me in the fold and I have the security of his mighty strength. With my rock by my side there is nothing in this world that can overcome me. There is nothing that can be said or done to me that I am not able to defeat. I have the rock. I have the greatest source I can have. I can do all things when I have my focus on Him, and my faith built upon my rock of salvation. He delivers me, he secures me, and he knows me, and is patient with me. His love is more than you and I can understand. We must trust him and love him as he loves us. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!






	


	





	

		
PRAY, PRAISE AND RECEIVE WITH FAITH!
	


	
	

		

“DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING, BUT IN EVERYTHING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING, LET REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN TO GOD.  AND THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING, WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND YOUR MINDS IN CHRIST JESUS.”  PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7





God is listening.  He is ready and more than willing to hear our concerns.  Prayer through Christ is our way of communicating with Him.  He hears us no matter where we are or what we are doing.  He is listening and will hear our voice.   As Philippians tells us, we are not to worry or become overly concerned about problems that we confront.  We are to talk with him.  We must communicate our prayers and then we must take a step back and listen.  We must be focused on the Holy Spirit and listen to the small still voice that is talking with us. Many times, we are not patient enough do what we are being told to do. When we pray, the love and calmness of God will consume us.  God allows us to know that he now has control of the situation and that we are not to get anxious about anything.  The world’s time schedule is not the same as God’s time schedule. However, God’s time is the only time we are to be focused on.  We should pray and then thank him for his answer. We should praise him for who he is and what he does.  We must pray, praise and believe that we receive by using our strengthened faith.  We should always remember that God is our source for all things in our lives.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!






	


	





	

		
WHAT TREASURE DO YOU SEEK?
	


	
	

		

“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will be.”  Luke 12:34





Sometimes we must take a step back from our busy lives and take notice of where we are and what we are doing.  Just what are we seeking?  What path is our life on? Where is our focus? Are we self-seeking?  Are we looking out for ourselves?  Luke 12:34 is very clear. Our focus tells us a lot about where our heart and desire are.  We have two choices.  We can run from God, or we can run to God. We can seek the things of this world, or we can trust our Lord and seek the treasures that he provides for us.  We can seek his blessings, his healings, his wisdom, his understanding, his love, his truth, his trust and his faith.  Our Lord God is in control of all these things, and they are ours for the taking.  All we have to do is believe and receive.  If we desire our Lord, we must change our focus and go after spiritual things he gives us.  We must strengthen our faith and live our lives with trust in God.  When we do these things, he will bless us.  He will protect and defend us. His love will overflow and consume us.  We must remember that “we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.” Philippians 4:13. Our lives on this earth will begin to fall into place.  When trouble confronts us, we will have the faith to get us through.  His love is strong and unwavering.  Seeking the right treasure and living the truth when we find it, will get us through every situation we must overcome.  Focus on Jesus, our Lord and Savior! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!  






	


	





	

		
GOD BLESS YOU!
	


	
	

		

“ For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11





“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8





The Lord our God blesses us in many ways. He heals the sick, directs the lost, forgives our sins, gave Christ Jesus to save us and many other blessings.  There are so many times that we focus on our problems in life and forget to do as we are asked to do.  Our Lord tells us that he is our safety net and our refuge.  When we run into obstacles it is important that we train ourselves to pray, believe and trust.  Without us performing those steps it is impossible for us to receive the blessings God is ready to give us.  God has our blessings all prepared but His obstacles are you and me.  We leave God lost in the shadows and forget that he has promised us his blessings of strength, courage and wisdom.   All we have to do is believe and receive.  This requires our participation of dwelling in his Word, praying in all situations and praising him with all of our heart.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUAITONS.










 






	


	





	

		
THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FAITH
	


	
	

		

The foundation of our faith, as a believer in Christ, is built upon the work and life of Jesus.  Christ is considered to be the Rock of our salvation and the cornerstone to our beliefs.  Our beliefs are built upon our faith in Jesus as the Son of God. It is built upon our belief that Jesus died, went to hell and then rose again to set at the right hand of God the Father.  It is He who was sent by his Father to be sacrificed for our sins and to be our stairs to salvation.  It is by his death and resurrection that you and I have a chance to have eternal life with our God in heaven.   It is our faith that helps us to live a life that is so revered by our God, that he sacrificed his only Son for you and me.  It is our faith that is the foundation for pleasing God, receiving his offer of salvation, and experiencing His power. Hebrews 11:6 says: “Without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”  It is by the foundation of our faith that we are able to seek, believe and receive.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!











	


	





	

		
DECEPTION IS ALIVE AND WELL
	


	
	

		

“THE LORD DETESTS LYING LIPS, BUT HE DELIGHTS IN THE PEOPLE WHO ARE TRUSTWORTHY.”  PROVERBS 12:22





Our Lord Jesus is the truth.  When we fall away from the truth, we begin to fall into the false perception of what reality is.  When this happens, we suddenly become very susceptible to deception within our world.  It is easy to follow the ways of those who live in this world because we have, for the most part, been brought up in worldly ways. The devil and his demons are running wild with lies and misconduct on God’s earth.  It is important that we get close to our Lord through prayer, praise, and the bible.  We must realize just how easily it is to have our hearts swayed by deceitful voices who hate God and contradict his teachings.  By recognizing the nature of deception, we can strengthen our resolve to seek Jesus in all aspects of our lives.  JESUS IS LORD!  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

	


	





	

		
TO SERVE OT TO BE SERVED?
	


	
	

		

“FOR I AM AMONG YOU AS THE ONE WHO SERVES ” LUKE 22:27





We sometimes take for granted as to how we are to live our own lives.  When Jesus came to this earth, he came as a servant to all. He was not given life on a silver platter, nor did he allow himself to be lazy and allow others to wait upon him. He was always out-front serving others.  He healed those in need of healing, he fed those who were hungry, and he gave his life as a sacrifice so that we could live our lives in love and forgiveness.  He is the prime example of just how you and I are to live our lives.  We too, are not to be lazy. We are to be as Jesus was, when he walked this earth, and work hard to glorify our God in heaven.  We are to serve others and prepare ourselves for eternal life.  We are to love and to be testimonies of the life of Jesus.  We are children of the living God, and we are to live our own lives just as Jesus our Lord lived his. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!






	


	





	

		
THE VOLCANO OF LOVE
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  “Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your hearts desires.”  Psalm 37:4





TODAY’S MESSAGE:  The love of Jesus is like a volcano that has erupted.  It slowly flows down from God and flows into the hearts of those in its way. There is nothing that can slow it down or stop it.  It just comes closer and closer to those who will accept it.  Many of us have never experienced a volcano.  However, we have seen the effects that happen during such a great calamity.  The difference between a volcano and the love of God is the purpose behind each.  One is to destroy, and the other is to show mercy and to give blessings.  Beyond that they are much alike.   They both can move slowly, and both overcome the things and the people who stand in their way.  





If we take delight in our Lord, he will bless us beyond measure.  We will be able to stand before him in prayer with confidence and peace of mind.  We will have the assurance that when we pray, he will hear us and answer us.  We will be forgiven of our sins, and he will help us to overcome our disobedience and faults that plague us.  As his love overwhelms us, we will feel the warm loving arms of our God begin to protect us and keep us from harm.  His love will give us the ability to love others and not become a hindrance, but instead, become a pathway to salvation and a tool of our living God in heaven.  God’s love is warm and welcoming.  Just like a volcano, some of us have never experienced it.  We must understand that his love continues to slowly move toward us and that as long as we run from it, we will never have a chance to feel his warm and loving arms around us. Instead of running from his love we should run toward it.  It is our salvation and our protection.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!






	


	





	

		
STRENGTHEN YOURSELF IN THE YOUR GOD!
	


	
	

		

TODAY'S SCRIPTURES: "I can do all things him who gives me strength."  Philippians 4:13

" So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yea I will help you, yea I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."  Isaiah 41:10

TODAY'S MESSAGE:  If we decide to strengthen our bodies, we will often get a gym membership and begin to do workouts that will help us to build up our bodies. When we decide to strengthen ourselves in the Lord our God, there are tools we can use to do spiritual workouts that will help us to become stronger in our faith and closer to our God. 
     1.  Meditate on God's word every day.
     2.  Put our focus on the Lord and not our troubles.
     3.  Understand and remember the power of God.
     4.  Walk with God each day.
As we develop our relationship with our Lord we are to put our trust in him.  This takes time and it takes commitment on our part.  We must never stray from his word but stay in it every day.  We must commit ourselves to staying obedient to his word and what he tells us to do. We must be doers of his word and not hearers only. We must put his words to work in our lives, and as a result, our faith will grow, and our trust will become stronger each day.  He loves us and we are to love and trust in Him.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS! 






	


	





	

		
THE LIGHT OF SALVATION!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  ” God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.”  John 3:19





TODAYS MESSAGE: If we are dedicated to the ways of this world then we are living in darkness. Our eyes have been blinded by the evil ways of the devil, and we have dedicated ourselves to his plan for our lives. God, however, has sent his Son Jesus to expose the evil of our ways and of those around us. He gives us an opportunity to drag ourselves out of the mud hole, called worldly living, and onto the dry and lush green grass of his salvation. He is the light we need to see our way clear of the disasters going on around us. There are more people living in the darkness of the world than there are who live with Jesus in their hearts.  It is easier to live in line with the ways of this earth than it is to have the faith we need to believe in the ways of our God in heaven.  It takes effort and work to follow Jesus but, in the end, it is all worth it.  It takes hard work to build up our faith and live our lives with honor, truth and in God’s light.  However, we are on the right road.  We have the light to lead us in the correct direction toward heaven.  We must keep our focus and stay on track for all of the blessings and promises that have been given to us.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!











	


	





	

		
BE SURE!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  “that in these last times there would be scoffers whose purpose is to enjoy themselves in every way imaginable.”  Jude 18





 TODAY’S MESSAGE: In the last days we are to be sure of what we are learning and of what we believe.  Believing is more than just hearing and then continuing to do our own thing in the world.  Believing is not only hearing but taking action and living our beliefs.  The scriptures warn of the scoffers and those who will teach misleading things.  2 Peter 2:1 tells us:  “But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them-bringing swift destructions on themselves.” These messages of deception will be introduced so subtly that many will not realize what is even happening.   1 John 4:1 says:  ” Do not believe every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” It is our responsibility to test everything that is being taught.  It is up to us to examine their every word and its meaning.  We can very easily be misled in our journey along the road to heaven.  You and I must be knowledgeable in God’s Word and know it well.  Our daily routine must lead us to check everything we hear.  The devil is trying to be like Jesus but with a different message.  Let us be sure of what we believe and are living.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!
















	


	





	

		
THE STAIRWAY
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “I tell you the truth, you will see heaven open and the angels of God going up and down on the Son of Man, the one who is the stairway between heaven and earth.”  John 1:51





TODAYS’S MESSAGE: I hear so many say that the troubles we have today are no worse that the troubles of those before us. I would disagree with that thinking. In today’s world we see the devil increasing his warfare because he knows the end of the story and that his time is very short. It is because of his increase in effort that you and I must be so very careful in our efforts to live on this earth. The devil is scheming with strong lies and deception, the strength of which has not been seen before. However, you and I have been given even stronger tools and weapons to maneuver in this world. We have been given strength in the truth, understanding when we ask, wisdom, and the shield of faith to ward of the hurts and deception of the devil. This spiritual warfare is on its last legs. The devil knows that the next stage is about to take form. Jesus is about to return. The devil is not about to let up. It is dangerous to even go into a town as we used without the fear of something bad happening. It important that we keep up our faith by being strong in knowing the Word of God and how to use it. It is also important to know that we have been given the stairway to heaven, in the person of Jesus Christ. We have the assurances from God’s promises that when our time is up on this earth, we will take that journey without disability or pain. We must always remember that the battles that are going on today are spiritual battles. The war is about the devil(bad) and our God in heaven(good). When we remember and understand this, our efforts become so much easier, because we know that we are victorious. We know that it doesn’t matter whether we live on this earth or in heaven we are a part of this battle. We are already victorious! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!











	


	





	

		
THE GENTLE BREEZE BENEATH US!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  ” For my God shall supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:19





TODAY’S MESSAGE:  For every problem we have there is a solution. That solution can be one of disaster or it can be one that is received from our Lord.  Our God in heaven has an answer for all things.  He is willing to give to us the easiest of solutions if we just ask and believe.  We are told in Philippians 4:19, that all of our needs shall be supplied by God.  There is not a one that he cannot fulfill.  It matters not whether it is healing in our lives, money that we need for the mortgage or just simple help to get us out of an argument, he is there to help us.  He is by our side at all times and never leaves us.  He is the gentle breeze that calms us when we are allowing anxiety to get to us.  He provides us that kind word, that comes to our mind when we need it, so that we can give it to those around us. He is our saving grace is all of our situations.  It is much easier to live this life knowing that we have a great God who loves us and takes care of us.  It is more than difficult to live in this life not knowing what is around the next corner.  It is hard enough to deal with this world but without our Lord beside us it is next to impossible.  It is by the blood of Jesus that we are saved.  It is by his saving grace that we can rest assured that no matter the difficulty in life we are overcomers and are redeemed through his death on that cross.  Have you accepted Jesus into your life as your Lord and Savior?  If not, it is time. Bow down before your God and confess you are a sinner.  Ask Him into your life and then praise him for who he is. Seek out a faith believing church where you can find continued teaching and support in your faith walk with the Lord. This will be the greatest decision you will ever make.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!






	


	





	

		
THE LIGHT
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:  “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it,” John 1:5





” Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”  Proverbs 3:6





TODAY’S MESSAGE: When the lights go out in a bad storm the first things that we look for are either a flashlight or candles.  Either one or both help us to navigate within the darkness of the night.  When the storms of life approach us, we also search for a light to help to guide us through the dark. We are all looking for something to help us along the way.  We sometimes try to find the nearest relative to give us advice.  Other times we try to find a friend to give us words of assurance.  As Christians we have the real answer to the dark storms of life.  When these storms approach, and we feel as though the whole world is against us, the God of our life, our God who sits on the throne in heaven, has given us the true light.  He has given us Jesus.  All we must do is ask and we will receive.  He is the one to give us unfaltering advice.  He is the one to give us the love that we miss in the dark times.  He is the one who stands beside us when all else fails.   It is He and He alone who has the answers we need.  He is in total control and is ready and willing to lead us through the darkness and into the light of day.  The next time a storm approaches, don’t hesitate, go straight to the source and ask. He is there to answer and assist us all the way through the problems of life.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!











	


	





	

		
A SLAVE TO RIGHTEOUS LIVING!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  “Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have become slaves to righteous living.”  Romans 6:18





TODAY’S MESSAGE: In today’s world it is easy to get caught up in what the world believes to be righteous living.  The world believes it is ok to cut corners in life.  What is the trouble with telling a little white lie?  What is wrong with talking behind someone’s back? What is wrong with a little gossip?  What is wrong with fitting into society?  Everyone else is doing it.  Before becoming a child of the living God, we were all children of the devil.  We were born into sin and knew no different.  We were slaves of the way the world was run and to the beliefs that were brought forth by those who enforce its ways.  However, once we accept that Jesus is our Lord, our ways of life are to change.  Our lifestyles are to become different.  People are to see a change in the way we act and speak.  Before we were saved the devil had a foothold in our lives.  We saw nothing wrong in the ways we were living.  But once Jesus takes over our lives, we are to shed the evil ways of this world and become slaves of righteous living.   We are to conduct our lives in ways that are morally right and pleasing to God.  We are to live our lives in the way God dictates through his Holy Word, and we are to live by acting in accordance with his moral principles and standards.  We are to be obedient to his commands seeking every way to align our actions with His will.  We are to strive to be free from sin and evil and commit our ways to justice, fairness, and compassion.  We are to walk with integrity, speak the truth, despise evil, and live a life of faith and trust in God in heaven.  We become slaves of righteous living and not in living in this world.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!






	


	





	

		
TEST THE MESSAGE!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  “They searched the scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.”  Acts 17:11





TODAY'S MESSAGE: As Paul and Silas were teaching the message of Jesus in Berea, even then was the message tested. Scripture tells us that the people searched and scanned the scriptures daily to double check what Paul and Silas were teaching. They were wanting to make sure that the teaching they were receiving was true and correct. We today should also be testing all of the teachings we are hearing. All it takes is for one simple word to change a meaning of a sentence, a paragraph or a scripture itself.  It is easy for the devil, who knows the bible very well, to dig into the words being taught and insert something that shouldn't be there.  It is important that we take note of what we are hearing and take what we hear straight to the bible for comparison. It is not for us to become shy when we are to question.  It is for us to be sure that what we are learning about the Lord is true and honest. Afterall, what we learn is what we are to base our lives upon.  It is the way we are to act, to speak and to live. There is no room for error.  We cannot take for granted that every teacher is going to be protected from the errors of human mistakes.  It is wise that we pray for understanding and wisdom when we hear the word and read the word.  Again, we are to test the message!  PRAISE THE LORD IN AL THINGS!






	


	





	

		
THE COVENANT BLOOD OF JESUS!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:  ” And He took the cup, and said, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.”  Luke 22:20





“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives to the death.”  Revelation 12:11





TODAY’S MESSAGE:  There is nothing quite like the blood of Jesus.  His blood was given in sacrifice for you and me so that we have an opportunity to survive the evil attacks of this crazy world.  With the shedding of his blood on the cross, God created a new covenant with us. He created an agreement that allowed for the forgiveness of sins and the establishment of a new relationship with God himself.  We are able to go directly to God by using the name of Jesus.  God allows us to develop a deep and sincere relationship with him by the shedding of the blood.  The blood of Jesus also gives us the protection we need to overcome our battles here on earth and to advance in our battles within the great spiritual war raging on behind the scenes.  It is with the blood that we are strengthened, protected, loved and proven as God’s child.  It is by faith that we are able to accept the blood of Jesus as our redeeming factor and not that of silver and gold.  He is the lamb of sacrifice with whom there is no blemish or spot.  It is not with money or anything else that we can be redeemed.  It is with the blood of Jesus and with his blood only.   It is by the cleansing power of his blood that we are transformed from this world to the next.  It is by the grace of our God in heaven, that by giving his son Jesus as the unblemished sacrifice, we are able to go to him with confidence and peace of mind that through faith we are saved.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS! 
















	


	





	

		
FAITH AMONG HARDSHIPS!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:  “Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.  Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations.  All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner flew off.”  Acts 16: 25-26





TODAY’S MESSAGE: In the midst of their mighty struggle, we see Paul and Silas never giving up on God.  They were chained in the inner dungeon with their feet clamped in stocks and yet they were focused on one thing, and that one thing was God.  Even though they were put away in the deepest part of the dungeon, God still saw their oppression and was about to release them through a mighty miracle.  Paul and Silas never gave up.  They stayed positive and kept their focus on the bright light of God.  We, too, are to stay positive through our struggles. We are to focus on what is about to happen rather than what is happening in the moment.  Our God is faithful and always has a way out prepared for us.  It will be just as large a miracle as the one Paul and Silas experienced, however, if we are focused on the problem, we will miss the miracle.  The ball is in our court.  There will always be problems in our lives, but it is up to us to determine how we will handle those problems.  We are to keep our sights on our God in heaven and not on the struggles and hardships around us.  When we do, our God will provide for us and deliver us each time.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!











	


	





	

		
OUR CORNERSTONE OF FAITH!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  “For Jesus is the one referred to in the scriptures, where it says, ‘ The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.'”  Acts 4:11





TODAY’S MESSAGE: The definition of a cornerstone is, “a stone forming a part of a corner or angle of a wall.”  A cornerstone is the basic beginning of the foundation of a building.  Our faith must have a foundation.  The building of our faith is no different than building a strong house or any other structure.  We must have a cornerstone.  We must begin with a solid foundation so that our faith will be able to stand the struggles of time.  It must be able to stand up against the winds of lies and hardships.  It must be so solid as to not fall when we are going through times of sadness or through persecution or disappointment.  Our faith must not fall by the wayside when times are good or be forgotten in the busy times of this world.  Jesus is that cornerstone.  He is that first building block that gives us the strength we need to get us through every day, every month and every year.  He is the one who we believe in, trust in and confess to.  He is our conduit to God himself.  Without Jesus we are unable to reach God in heaven.  It is Jesus who gives us the strength we need when life is not going as we think it should.  It is Jesus who we go to when we pray and ask for forgiveness in our lives.  It is Jesus who gives us the assurances in life of salvation and healing.  Without our rock, our foundation, our cornerstone, we are unable to live our lives as God wants us to live them.  It is Jesus who is the first and the last.  It is Jesus upon whom we build our faith which allows us to move forward in strength, confidence and love for others.  Jesus is the stone that the builders rejected and has now become our cornerstone for our faith and existence upon this earth.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!






	


	





	

		
FINDING OUR SAFE SPACE!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”  Psalm 91:1





TODAY’S MESSAGE:  As we live on this earth we try to choose the best places to live.  We choose places that are safe, clean and desirable for our families.  Sometimes our decisions are determined by our incomes and what we can afford.  The same goes for our spiritual lives.  With our faith in Jesus, we become better acquainted with God’s Word and His promises for our lives.  As spiritual beings we have the opportunity to live with peace of mind and in a shelter that is invincible. Our Lord offers us shelter that allows us to rest and grow.  When we come upon storms in our lives, we can feel secure and trust the Lord to protect us no matter the situation.  This shelter is protected by God himself.  His shadow falls upon those who believe and trust in him.  Doubts and fears fall away, as there is never a doubt when the Lord promises us.  We are to have comfort and a resounding peace of mind.  When we live within his shadow, we are close to him.  He is never far away.  Peace of mind and security are always by our side when we choose his shelter. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!  

	


	





	

		
GOD’S GOODNESS FAR OUTWEIGHS THE EVILS THAT SURROUND US!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  “Though the wicked spout like weeds and evil doers flourish, they will be destroyed forever.”  Psalm 92:7





“ And so, I tell you, keep on asking, and you will be given what you ask for.”  Luke 11:9





TODAY’S MESSAGE: There are days when it seems as though there is no way we can move forward.  There are things ahead of us that we either do not want to face or feel that we cannot face on my own.  Well, there is good news.  It doesn’t matter how many bad things we face every day.  It doesn’t matter what the future looks like, because we have the power and the grace of our Lord on our side.  The Lord our God in heaven has more “goodness” in his little finger than all of the evil that exists in the world.  The devil tries very hard to make our lives miserable and he will succeed if we let him, but because our Lord God loves us so much, he gives us faith to believe in his ways and his strength.  With faith we are able to overcome the worst of the worst.  There is nothing we cannot do or handle if we just have the faith to truly believe and trust in the Lord.  It is by faith that we believe he walked this earth.  It is by faith that we believe there is a heaven.  It is by faith that we believe and accept eternal life and believe that we will live with him forever.  Everything that we are connected to in the Lord is by faith.  If we don’t have it, then our salvation is non-existent, and our lives are truly to be destroyed by the evil around us.  However, it is by the blood of Jesus that we have been given the opportunities to share what we believe and do so with the strength and power he provides us everyday. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!











	


	





	

		
PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  ” Each day proclaim the good news that saves.  Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.  Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.”  Psalm 96:2-3 (NLT)





TODAY'S MESSAGE:  Each passing day allows another opportunity to spread the word of Jesus, to pass us by. It is important that we latch onto each day and allow his word to flow into and through our lives. Each passing day is a great opportunity to show others just what salvation is all about. As we go about our business each day, opportunities are open to us to spread the word of God that we may never recognize, and if we don't recognize them, then we allow them to float right on past us.  There are lives that have the opportunity to become a part of the rich and glorious eternal home in heaven, if we just take the time to talk about our experiences and our faith in Jesus.  If we are to help our God to win souls, then we must become strong and faithful in our efforts.  We live in a time and a world that is soaked in social medial opportunities.  We can reach people today who we would never have been able to reach years ago. We have been given the tools and the opportunities to reach the whole world.  It is a privilege to be a part of God's holy army.  It is an honor to stand up and voice our faith and our trust in Jesus our Lord and Savior.  He is the key.  Without a personal relationship with Him there is no way to get into heaven.  If we don't know him then we will not be recognized by our God in heaven.  The time is now.  Tomorrow may be too late. It is time to tell all of those around us of the opportunity of salvation and the great benefits it brings.  It is either heaven or hell.  Let us all be a part of heaven!  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!  

	


	





	

		
TEAR DOWN THOSE BARRIERS!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  “For the weapons of our warfare are not worldly but are powerful in God to destroy strongholds.  We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”  2 Corinthians 10:4-5





TODAY’S MESSAGE: We all have barriers that we must overcome.  We all have issues that seem to plague us in our everyday lives.  Some may be simple, and others may be complex, but no matter how large they may seem we have the tools that we need in order to tear these barriers down.  As children of God, we have access to the weapons needed to overcome the strongholds of the devil.  We have been given the greatest weapon needed in our fight against the evils that come against us every day.  We have been presented with the name of Jesus.  It is through his name that we are able to jump over the mountains we confront, pass through the tiniest of openings we are given to get through, and we are strong enough to plow through the densest of troubles in our lives.  There is absolutely nothing that we cannot do in the name of Jesus.  It is with this name that we have been given the great powers of faith and trust.  It is in his name that we have been given the ability to not blink when we are confronted with things that seem so impossible that it looks like we will never succeed.  We all have areas in our lives that we consider weaknesses but in the name of Jesus they will become strengths.  It is time to recognize our own stronghold.  It is time to take up the shield of faith and put on the full armor of God and go to war against the devil and his army.   What appears to the world as earthly warfare is in reality spiritual warfare.  We cannot become triumphant in our battle until we are fully prepared for the war ahead of us.  It is time to take control by using the weapons prepared for us by our God in heaven.  It is time to win the war and to do it with strength and never-ending faith and trust in our God.  It is time to tear down the barriers in front of us and march forward in confidence and strength!  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!











	


	





	

		
IT IS NEVER TOO DARK!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:  “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.”  Psalm 23:4





“Don’t worry about evil people who prosper, or fret about their wicked schemes.”  Psalm 37:7





“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: There are times in life when the walls of darkness seem to be closing in around us.  There are times in life when it seems too dark for anyone or anything to be able to find us in our deepest troubles.  Without the Lord it is impossible to find our way home.  It is not possible to turn around and go through the things we need to go through in order to get ourselves out of our messes.  However, with trust in our Lord Jesus, we are able to be lifted up and out of our darkness and placed in his bright light.  Jesus has gone through all of our troubles and has placed himself in our shoes so that we don’t have to walk in the dark walk alone.  Without light the darkness is too dark.  We will just wander around and make turns we shouldn’t make and run into things we shouldn’t run into.  But, with the Lord by our side, we are able to find our way home.  We are able to be lifted up by the loving arms of Jesus out of the darkness and into his brightness.  It is through Jesus that the light shines brightly and allows us to return to our loving God in heaven.  It is never too dark when we have a Savior as we have in Christ.  His light is always with us, and we will never be lost.  It is by trust in Him and faith in his ways that we are able to maneuver our way through problems that create anxiety and fear in our lives. We must remember that where there is faith there in so fear! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!
















	


	





	

		
CATCH YOUR MIRACLE TODAY!
	


	
	

		

Miracles from God can come to us in many different ways. They can arrive as “Transcendental Events”, which are events that are beyond the scope of natural explanation or human capability. They can come as a “Devine Intervention” where they are direct actions from God and not from humans. They may arrive as “Signs and Wonders”, where they demonstrate God’s power and purpose. A miracle may come with “Great Purpose” in order to confirm a message, convey the truth or reveal God’s character and power. They may also come to enforce “Faith and Belief.” Whatever form the Lord uses to show us his great power, love and wisdom, we should not miss it. It is so important to stay aware and not to allow ourselves to become complacent and without great awareness of God’s power around us. In the bible we see great miracles performed by God in such ways as raising the dead, walking on water, Elijah’s fire from heaven, or healing of the sick and the lame. All of these miracles had great meaning and were used by God to show, to explain something, or to increase faith. Romans 10:17 says, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” We must have great faith to see our miracles. They may not come in the form of a great healing or by the parting of the seas, but they will be meant for us, and we must grasp onto them. We must make ourselves aware of God’s work in our life and grasp onto it. Miracles happen every day and come in many different forms and we so often miss them. In order to better prepare ourselves, to receive our miracles of God, we are to read his word, meditate in his Word and allow his Word to become living and active within us. We must become one with God. Most of us do not take the time to pray and meditate upon his word. We don’t take the time to try to make Him a part of us. Instead, we read it and lay it down until the next day and then repeat our actions. It is time to increase our faith. It is time to accept God’s miracles in our lives. Take hold and never let go! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!











	


	





	

		
RELY UPON GOD’S GRACE!
	


	
	

		

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:  “There is salvation in no one else!  There is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them.”  Acts 4:12





TODAYS MESSAGE:  It is through the grace of God that you and I have a choice of salvation or death.  Many love what they have in this world and don’t want to give anything up.  They don’t want to sacrifice anything they have worked for or anything they believe to be precious and valuable in their life.  However, it through the grace of our God, that we have the opportunities that are given to us in this world.  We can either take our gifts from the devil and his evil ways or we can look to God in heaven and receive our gifts from him.  When we take our gifts from the world, they are only temporary and will end when our life ends. When we depend upon God, our gifts in this world, become tools of faith and help us, not only in our own journey with Jesus, but also to help others in need. When we believe, we must remember that God is a loving God.  He does not want us to wander around this world as worthless beggars who are unable to work for a living.  He doesn’t want us to walk with a constant attitude of sorrow and sadness.  He instead, wants us to be proud and caring for others and able to help in times of need. To do so, we must be dependent upon him to help us.  We must give him credit for our “things” in this world.  Everything we have obtained in our journey on earth truly belongs to God in heaven.  We must remember that without Him we would not have these things.  It is by our faith and trust in our Lord that we obtain the things needed in this world and are able to live a life that represents the love of Jesus.  Let all remember that we all have our own journey, and that God will help us through if we just depend upon him. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!






	


	





	

		
THE TRAVELED PATH!
	


	
	

		

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need."  Luke 12:31

TODAY'S MESSAGE: In the path we travel in this world there are many distractions along the way.  There are road signs that try to deter us from our travels.  There are signs that show us the way to stores, restaurants, to gas stations, to movie theaters, to antique shops and many other places that we can go to have fun. However, along our spiritual journey we are to stay on the path.  Our eyes are to remain focused on where our eternal destination is to end.  We are not to be distracted and allowed to wander off the path to see something that may take our mind off of our destination.  In our spiritual travels we are to keep our eyes squarely on Jesus. We are to remain focused on where we are going and what we are to doing along the way.  We don't need road signs along our journey with Jesus. The bible tells us that if we seek his Kingdom, he will provide us with everything we need. He will provide our food, shelter, health and forgiveness. He will even pick us up and put us back on the path if we do happen to stray.    It is time to stay focused.  It is time to keep our eyes on Jesus and allow our Lord God in heaven to take us by the hand and lead us to eternal life with him. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS! 

	


	





	

		
I LOVE YOU JESUS!
	


	
	

		

Today is a day that the Lord has made! It is another day that we should be totally grateful to our Lord.  Today, as each day, I express my undivided expression of love and devotion to my Lord Jesus Christ! I love you Lord for your unchanging love and grace, mercy, and your eternal love.  I love you Lord for your ability to bring about all good things even in hard times.  I love you Lord for your compassion and your mercy that you show to my family and to me each day.  Even when I fall short, you are always there with your kindness and empathy.  I love you Lord for your eternal forgiveness and undeserved blessings.  Even though I sometimes bypass your truth you are always beside me to pick me up and nudge me along.  I love you Lord for your continued protection in difficult circumstances.  I Love you Lord for your gift of the Holy Spirit who gives me guidance, power and wisdom each day.  I love you Lord for the sacrifice of your Son, Jesus, so that I can live.  I love you Lord for eternal life as I continue to believe and strengthen my faith in your wisdom and love.  I love you Lord for being who you are so that I can live with a caring and loving attitude that is to be displayed to the world.  





Each day that we get to see the sun rise in the east is another gift from our God in heaven.  Each day that we get to take a breath of fresh air with our families is another day that is a gift from our God.  Each day is a day that we should take time to give him thanks for who he is and what he does in our lives. Even though we may sometimes take for granted his every move, his love for us is faithful and never ending and we are to praise him and love him for all that he gives us.  As Hebrews 13:15 tells us:  “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise- the fruit of the lips that give thanks to his name.”   PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!