TEMPTATIONS!

“And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

Temptations are plentiful in this world. Struggles are numerous and never without consequences. The devil is always prowling around trying to steal our joy and happiness from us. He offers to us the joy of the world instead of eternal joy and happiness that God in heaven offers to us each. We may face struggles and temptations on a daily basis, but God has promised that he will never allow us more than we can handle. We can rest assured that with every temptation comes with it the strength of our God in heaven. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN!

“For many are called but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14

“Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.” Matthew 22:9

“As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it.” 2 Corinthians 6:1

“We serve God whether people honor us or despise us.” 2 Corinthians 6:8

It is important to realize that all who have been called have an equal chance of being chosen to live a life everlasting with God in heaven. However, what is important is that we realize that accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior is a way of life and not just “a thing we do”. It is the way we speak, the attitude we have when we get out of bed in the morning, the way we treat others, the way we handle the obstructions of life, and all of the other ways we show the world our choice in life. It is our goal not just to be called but to accept the call and be chosen. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

A TIME OF PREPARATION!

” So, whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our goal is to please him.” 2 Corinthians 5:9 “Either way, Christ’s love controls us.” 2 Corinthians 5:14

Our lives, before being introduced to Christ, are demonstrated through living for our own self interests. Our goals are to make things better for our life here on this earth. However, after accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior, our lives on this earth become a training ground for what is to come. Our thoughts and goals change. We begin to think of Jesus first instead of ourselves. We begin to train for our next adventure in Christ. The Lord is training us for heaven itself. Our lives are to be full of praise and thanksgiving for our God. We are to begin our journey for our life in heaven right here on this earth. Then, when we shed this body, our death will be nothing more than a transition from this earthly life to our heavenly life. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

DYING WHILE LIVING

“ Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16

Sometimes as I reflect upon my life, I remember myself as a little boy. I remember the hard times I would give my mother and the wild things I would do. As I reflect upon these things, the Lord reminds me that I am that same little boy. My body has changed because it must, but my spirit is the same. I have gained knowledge and may know more, but again, my spirit is renewed every day. The Lord reminds me that each day as my body may crumble a little more, my spirit gains strength and I am alive. I am so grateful to my Lord God in heaven because I am assured by Him that I will live forever in his loving arms and the strength of his glory. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

THE OFFER OF FORGIVENESS

“Lord, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord could survive? But you offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you.” Psalm 130:3-4

God does keep a record of sins. For those who never come to Christ, they will have to answer for every sin they have ever committed. However, for those who have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior, their sins are forgiven and wiped away forever. It is through forgiveness that God gives us a chance to change our lives and show our love for him. It is through that forgiveness that we are allowed to live and show our Lord the love he so richly deserves. Jesus is coming soon. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

DONT ALLOW FEAR TO SINK YOU!

” So, Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and waves, he was terrified and began to sink.” Matthew 14:29-30

Peter was doing something no other man had done except Jesus. He walks on the water and moves toward Jesus; he had to throw out all of the worldly thoughts of fear and worry and just focus on the Lord. When he saw the Lord, he went to him as quickly as he could. However, when he saw the greatness of the wind and the waves, he began to take his focus off of Jesus and return to his worldly understanding. He forgot about his faith and his strength, both of which were given to him by Jesus. Instead, he concentrated on the fear of falling into the water and drowning. Listening to the world will do that to us all. It will take away our strength and belittle our faith to a point of consuming it completely. With the encouragement of Jesus, our lives become consumed with fear, problems and sadness. What joy we have lasts only a short time and then becomes missing again. Jesus is always there to extend his hand so that we can take hold and be pulled from the ways of this world. So, the next time you are confronted with problems, turn your focus to Jesus. He is the one who has taken our burdens and nailed them to the cross. Give thanks to the Lord our God in heaven for his gift of sacrifice so greatly displayed by his son Jesus Christ! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

THE GREATEST COMMISSION

“He has commissioned us and has identified us as his own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything, he has promised us.” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Our Lord has given us the greatest rank, authority and power we are able to receive. He has not placed ordinary bars of significance upon us but instead he has placed the Holy Spirit in our hearts. He gives us power and strength to move forward in Christ Jesus and show the world his great promises. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

AND GOD IS FAITHFUL!

“And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

Our God in heaven knows us on an intimate basis. He knows our likes and our dislikes. He knows our strengths and our weaknesses. He understands just how much each of us can handle. He will never give us more adversity than we can deal with. Therefore, the next time you are in a situation where you think you think you cannot withstand, just remember 1 Corinthians 10:13. Our God in heaven is faithful in all situations! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

ALWAYS WORK ENTHUSIASTICALLY FOR THE LORD

” Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. ” 1 Corinthians 15:58 ” The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. ” Proverbs 13:9 ” Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. ” 1 Corinthians 16:13

It is very easy to begin thinking that the things we do on behalf of our Lord is not enough. They may not be the big things that we hear of others doing, like providing food and water to the poor around the world. However, the Lord is clear when he says, that whatever we do we should do it with vigor and enthusiasm. The Lord honors the things that we do for him. He honors that word of encouragement we may give. He honors us when we tell others about Christ Jesus. He honors our prayers we pray for others. We are to stand out and be the light of the world. We are to stand strong in times of trouble and disaster. We are to be brave and not be shy when it comes to winning others to Jesus. The time is short, and the workers are few. Let’s add to the workforce of Christ. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

FROM THE FIRST TO THE LAST

“The first man, Adam, became a living person. But the last Adam- Christ- is a life giving Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:45

As God created the earth and all of the heavens that surround it, Adam, the first man became a living and breathing being. He was the apple of God’s eye until he committed the sin that made us all sinners. Jesus was the solution God gave to you and me for the ability to return to his good graces. Jesus was not weak and was not fooled. The devil tried very hard to make Jesus fail at this mission, but without success. Jesus is our strength and our light at the end of a long dark tunnel. He is our Savior! Take hold and never let go! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

THE CORRECTION!

“Just as everyone dies because of Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.”  1 Corinthians 15:22

When Adam and Eve were put upon this earth it was to be a perfect relationship with God.  They were to be in a great and loving relationship with Him.  However, the devil slithered in and convinced them of doing evil.  God went to work and made the correction.  He sent his son, Jesus Christ, to this earth and he carried our sins to the cross.  He gives us another chance at that perfect fellowship with God himself. Our part of the bargain is to accept Jesus on a personal level.  We are to accept him as our Lord and Savior and live lives in faith and belief.  God has made the correction.  It is up to you and me to accept his invitation.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

FREELY YOU HAVE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE!

” Freely you have received, freely give.” Matthew 10:8

When Jesus went to the cross, he died for your sins, my sins and for the sins of all of those in this world who accepts his offering. He has done all of the work for us. With that being said, we have received his workmanship freely, just by believing and acting upon HIS actions on that cross. It is our duty to freely display his message to others so that they too can be saved. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

THE VALUE OF YOUR SOUL!

“And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? Matthew 16:26

Reaching heaven is the goal of a Christian. It is this experience that our God wants each of us to desire and to accomplish. If we choose to love this world and all of its contents, then we are shunning our God in heaven and choosing to live our life in the now. However, if we decide to follow our God and live our life here on earth in reverence of him, then we are choosing the path to heaven. We are choosing the highway to a life that lasts forever. We are saving our souls and not sacrificing them to the world and today’s riches. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE!

” If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23

” But Jesus looked at them and said,’ With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'” Matthew 19:26

There are no misunderstandings in the above scriptures. Belief is the key to our possibilities in this life. It takes faith in Jesus and belief in what he teaches. It takes faith and belief in the promises of God. If we do as the bible instructs us to do all things are possible. There are miracles going on all around us. We don’t see them because, in many cases, our faith is not strong enough, so we are unable to believe. All things are possible with God. There is nothing he cannot do. The problems lie with you and me. We must pray for understanding, faith and wisdom. We must believe that he gives to us freely and we must accept. We must build up our faith so that we can receive the impossibilities in of this world. We must never forget that our impossibilities are God’s possibilities. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

BEING ALIVE IN JESUS LEADS US TO THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD

“ And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8

Accepting Jesus is the beginning.  It is through this action that God in heaven begins to abundantly bless us in all that we do.  It is through Jesus we are introduced to God in heaven. Without knowing our Savior, God will not recognize us.  However, with Jesus, we are led to the abundances that are provided to God’s children.  Through Jesus we are presented with a new and properly documented identification card.  It is our salvation that allows us to be blessed in our lives here on this earth.  Yes, we will go through some tough times in this world, but with God by our side we are better able to overcome with the strength and understanding he so richly gives.  We must believe.  We must put our belief into action and live with the strength and understanding we are provided. Remember, being alive in Jesus leads us to the abundance of our God in heaven!  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

LIFE BEGINS WHEN BELIEF TAKES PLACE WITHIN US!

“The Kingdom of God is near! Turn from your sins and believe this Good News!”

Yes, we were all born into this world in an earthly way and we live our lives dependent upon the rules of the world. However, our journey, to our life eternal, begins when we change our worldly beliefs into our heavenly beliefs. Our life really begins when we begin to live for Jesus. It is then that our focus changes from the world to heaven itself. It is then that we change directions and move toward our Lord God in heaven. As our lives change our thoughts and ways of living change. We begin to feel different about the evil that is happening in the world and try to miss the roadblocks that are placed in our way. Jesus never swerved to miss any roadblocks. He met his differences, and those who opposed him, head on. He met them with the truth and with the strength of God in heaven. We are no different. We are to meet our challenges head on as well. We are not to let fear stand in our way of spreading the message of Jesus. We are to stand up with the faith of a warrior and defeat all things that are opposing us. Our life begins when Jesus enters it. Our life begins when we begin our journey on the path to heaven. Our life begins at accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

THE GOLDEN RULE

“Do unto others whatever you would like them to do unto you.” Matthew 7:12

The Goldon Rule is a scripture that most people of the world have heard. It is the gold standard for how we are to live our lives. If the world were to follow the Golden Rule, we would have much less evil to defend against. I don’t know too many people who want to be treated badly. Most want to have others to be considerate of their feelings and beliefs. However, this world is in spiritual warfare, evil vs good. Evil is running wild and is attacking not only believers but also the weak and vulnerable. That is why we must do our part and spread God’s word to others. We must fight with the goodness God provides to us and the strength he provides when we ask. Let us all try hard to live by the Golden Rule. The world will be a better place if we just pray, praise, read his word and meditate upon it. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

COME ALL WHO ARE WEARY!

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

The definition of the word “Weary” is feeling physically or mentally tired and exhausted, often from hard work or exertion. The are so many in the world today who try to carry all of the worries and burdens the world provides to us. It is impossible to withstand the pressure of the burdens we try to carry. We have a resource in Jesus who will exert himself to help us. He continues to work for each of us. If we just ask, he will take on our troubles, our worries and doubts and carry them for us. He will crush the bad and do away with it. He will relieve us of the pressures of life, but we must get on our knees and pray. We must lay these issues before him and allow him to keep them. We must believe with faith that he will help us. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

YES, I KNOW THIS ONE!

“Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will acknowledge him before my Father in heaven.” Matthew 10:32

Jesus has the keys to heaven. It is through him that we will be able to enter the pearly gates. The alternative is that he will deny knowing us and our journey to hell will begin. All Jesus is asking is that that we believe. He wants us to believe so thoroughly that we live our lives to show the belief that we have. This does not mean that we strut around acting as though we are better than others. However, we are to live in a way that shows our faith. We are to live peacefully and morally right. We are to live a life that provides opportunities for all of those around us to believe and receive. Believing in Christ is a way of living that shows the world our faith. It is the kind of living that will follow us into heaven itself. When we meet Jesus, face to face, we want his reaction to be, “yes I know this one.” PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

SEEKING GOD AT OUR LOWEST POINT

“But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul. When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will return to the Lord your God and obey him. For the Lord your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your ancestors, which he confirmed to them by oath. Deuteronomy 4:29-31

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

It becomes very difficult when we pray to God every day and things just don’t seem to change. There are times in our lives that things seem to reach a point of no return. We have prayed and prayed and prayed some more, but still things never change. Our lowest points in our lives are the most fertile times to pray to God. It is at these times that we are the most vulnerable and are able to be swayed by the world around us. Every opportunity that can present itself, does present itself. Some good and some bad. You and I may be afraid or sad about our lowest and dirtiest places, but our God is not. If we seek the Lord with all of heart we will find Him. He is always there for us and will never leave us in distress. We may have to go through some things that we believe to be unfair or disappointing, but God has his reasons. It is in these times we may be disciplined for things we have done, which develops trust and better understanding. We learn how to use his word and how to act upon his promises. It is through these lowest times in our lives that we become stronger, more trusting and become a stronger testimony for our Lord. We may be in a situation where he is using us to win others. These are the times we must trust his ways, his thoughts and his actions. He sees the whole picture while we see only a small portion. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

SIN’S POWER IS BROKEN

“Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it?” Romans 6:2

“Our own sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives.” Romans 6:6

When Christ was nailed to that cross all of our sins were also nailed to it. When he died, the power of sin was taken away. God has given us a huge opportunity to do away with our sinful lives and live with a new beginning. Before meeting Jesus, sin runs wild in a person’s life. It is a controlling force and one that does not let go easily. It continues to haunt, possess, stalk and lie as often as given the opportunity. Sin will also stalk us as Christians and do all that it can to bring us back underneath it’s control. The difference is that we have the power to fight the evil, as Jesus has already defeated evil and death for us. We must remember that our Lord is the ruler of our lives and not the devil. There is great power in the faith we are given, in the presence of the Holy Spirit within us, and the name of Jesus. When we are attacked as believers in Christ Jesus, we are to take a stand and face the evil of the world directly. We are not to shy away and wither as a spring flower in the summer heat. We have all of the strength we need if we just believe it, receive it and use it. Jesus is Lord and not the world. With the death and resurrection of our Lord, all sin has been defeated. There is no other truth. Our lives should reflect his characteristics, and we should be strong with the knowledge and the power we have in Jesus. There is nothing we cannot do with the presence of the Holy Spirit living in us and the ways of Jesus in our hearts. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

I BELIEVE I RECEIVE BECAUSE GOD IS MY SOURCE!

” So, get rid of all filth and evil in your lives and humbly accept the word of God has planted in your hearts, for it is the power to save your souls.”  James 1:21

“ If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.”  Romans 10: 9-10

When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, he becomes our source for all things.  We concede our earthly lives and allow Jesus to take over the driver’s seat.  It is he who we allow to direct our paths.  It is he who we allow to take on our struggles and discard them through the victory by his mighty power.  It is Jesus with whom we become one.  It is Jesus who saves us, heals us and defends us.  When the Lord our God becomes our source of existence we suddenly do away with fear and doubt.  We no longer worry and become scared at things that we know our Lord has under his control.  We must always remember that we should believe to receive, Jesus is our source. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

SALVATION IS FOR EVERYONE!

“The message is close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart.” Romans 10: 8

“For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe with your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. ” Romans 10: 9-10

“As the scriptures tell us, ‘Anyone who believes in him will not be disappointed’ “. Romans 10:11

Salvation is for everyone. Jesus did not die for just a few but he died for all. If we go to Him, he will not reject our application for salvation. He will not only take your application, but he will accept it on the spot. If a person doesn’t make it to heaven, it all falls on that person. God has given and continues to give opportunity after opportunity for all to be saved. The only way a person gets left behind is if they deny him and go with the ways of the world. If you have not accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, I recommend that you get on your knees and begin to pray to him. Begin to confess your sins and then repent. Ask for his forgiveness and it will be granted. Reaching out to our God is not a hard thing to do. It becomes hard when we concentrate on the things around us and exclude the thoughts and desires of our Lord. It is time to stand up for Jesus. It is time to be counted for and counted on with our time of testimony. Jesus loves each of us but if we ignore him, he likewise will ignore us. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

OTHERS FIRST!

Sometimes it is easy to get ourselves all wrapped up in our own activities, problems and desires.  It is easy to slowly transition into putting ourselves and our wants and needs ahead of others.  When this happens, we sometimes become blinded and think we are doing right but in reality, we are harming, not only ourselves, but also those around us.  When we begin to see others isolate us from their lives, there may be some things we need to step back and take a look at.  We need to begin to remember how Jesus was compassionate and loving to those around him.  His love for all of us was so great that he gave his life so that we could live.  He put us first and shunned his own wants and desires.  He was willing to do the will of his Father in heaven rather than call all of the angels down from heaven to save himself from the terrible death on the cross.  As we begin to pattern our lives after Jesus, we must look at how we are living in this world.  Are we living by putting the needs of others first or are we living by putting ourselves first?  As Philippians 2: 3-4 tells us: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.  Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”  Because we are born with a sinful nature this is not natural to us and not easy for us to sometimes do.  Many of us must work extra hard at putting our lives in line with what our Lord desires of us.  Read, meditate, pray, believe and be a doer of the Word.  With much practice we all can become better.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

LIVING A LIFE IN JESUS

” Because of God’s special favor to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. For no one can lay any other foundation than the one we already have – Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:10-11

Believing in Jesus involves actively living a life of faith and obedience. It is not enough just to hear about Jesus; we must also actively obey His teachings and live in accordance with them. It is important to take time each day for prayer and seeking God’s guidance in our lives. Fellowship with other believers can also strengthen our faith and provide good support. We must dive into the scriptures and understand God’s character, his plan for each of us and his teachings on how to live a fulfilling life. We should practice forgiveness and humility in our lives rather that lying and walking away from problems. We must trust in God’s promises and have unwavering faith in his provisions. It is important to put God first each day. We should always go to him the first thing in the morning to get our strength and instructions. He should always be our top priority. As we continue to grow, and learn more about the ways of our Lord, we will overflow with love and kindness that will begin to spread to others. We will be guided into the arms of our Lord God. He loves each and every one of us, but to live our lives in Him allows us to become closer to him and to become stronger, more peace loving and adaptable to His holy ways. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

FAITH IN JESUS BRINGS JOY

“Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.  We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us – they help us learn to endure.”  Romans 5: 2-3

Faith in Jesus brings us joy by providing us a purpose in life, comfort in times of need and hope in difficult situations.  Our faith brings us a deep connection to our God in heaven. It draws us closer to him in a deep spiritual sense.  It assures us of His love and helps us to accept His forgiveness in our lives.  Jesus is the author and the ending to our faith.  Our faith in Jesus helps us receive spiritual and physical healing through His Atonement. When times of trial come, faith gives us strength to press forward and face our hardships with courage.  Even when times seem uncertain, our faith in the Savior will give us peace of mind and the strength to move forward.  Our faith allows the joys around us to stand out as we gaze and wonder about their beginnings and purpose.  Faith is our safety net when we fall.  It is our faith that allows us to stay alive and to stay strong through times of sadness and sorrows.  Faith in Jesus is the beginning and the end.  There is great joy in faith in Jesus.  Let us reach out and strengthen the faith our Lord has given us.  If we don’t, it will pass us by, and we may struggle in life beyond our abilities to survive.  Jesus is our saving grace.  Reach out and take hold of the faith he offers.   PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

WHEN FAITH ARRIVES, FEAR DISAPPEARS!

” But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.”  John 20:31

” When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly have a lasting foundation.”  Proverbs 10:25

” The Lord is with me, so I will have no fear.  What can mere people do to me?”  Psalm 117:6

When faith arrives on the scene fear runs away.  Faith is the direct opposite of fear.  Faith is strength on steroids.  God gave us a tool that is the most powerful thing in this world.  That gift, that tool, is the name of Jesus.  With the name of Jesus, we become unstoppable.  However, we must believe, and we must believe at all times, not when it is just a convenience.  Our Lord has given us all a measure of faith.  It is up to us to build upon our measure.  We must put our beliefs into action and actually be a doer of the word and not a hearer only.  It is understood that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.  We all know about faith.  However, how many of us have become workers in our faith.  How many have actually prayed to our God, in the name of Jesus, and came away stepping out into our faith?  Building our faith is much like building an office building.  We must begin with a solid foundation.  We must make it our priority to read and meditate on his every word.  We must study it, believe it and use it in our lives.  We must pray and pray to glorify him and continue to pray and believe.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

FAITH IS HOPING FOR WHAT IS NOT SEEN

“What is faith?  It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen.  It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see.  God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith.”  Hebrews 11:1

Our God in heaven is grounded in faith. Everything he expects of us demands faith. He lives in the spirit world, and we live in the natural world.  Our lives are surrounded by things we see in the natural.  We believe because we see what we touch and taste. However, when we begin to live with God in our lives, and the Spirit of God dwells with in us, then we begin our journey in the faith world.  We must begin to turn from our teachings in this world about “seeing is believing” to, “it is the evidence of things we cannot yet see.” In the faith world we must begin to trust in what the bible tells us.  As we believe we must begin to live our lives by stepping out into the unknown and acting in faith.  We must begin to take steps without seeing or feeling.  We must trust.  We must be able to fall backwards and trust God to catch us. It is by faith that we accepted Jesus into our hearts.  It is by faith that we believe the apostles and the true stories that have come down to us through the centuries.  It is by faith that we stand up before the world and declare Jesus as our Lord and Savior.  It takes faith to believe in God in the first place.  As we read Hebrews chapter 11, we see all kinds of faith steps taken by those of the past showing their trust in God.  As Christian believers it is our turn to crank up our faith and begin living it.  PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

LET’S TAKE A STEP AWAY AND PRAY!

“Please, Lord, rescue me!  Come quickly, Lord, and help me.”  Psalm 40:13

” And we can be confident that he will listen to us whenever we ask him for anything in line with his will. And if we know he is listening when we make our requests, we can be sure that he will give us what we ask for.” 1 John 5: 14-15 

It is sometimes wise to step away from a situation and reconsider what we are doing or how we are doing it.  As a Christian it may be wise to take a step back, in any daily problem we may have, and visit with our Lord about what to do.  Our Lord is our adviser and our expert and is on call 24/7.  Too many times, we forget to go and receive professional advice from Him.  Scriptures tell us that we can be confident when we talk with Him.  We can rest assured that when we call on Him, he is going to listen.  He will take action on our behalf.  The only stipulation is that we pray in his will.  We must be praying for actions and things that are within his character.  When we do this, we will always be heard and always receive answers.   PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!