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Greetings,

It might sound like a strange commandment, but God has instructed us to love Him with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. While this might seem like an unusual thing for God to insist on, it means that we can actually “set” our hearts to love God. However, Christ took what is called the greatest commandment a step further by commanding us to ‘love one another.’

John 13:34 (NKJV) – “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.”

As true believers, we shouldn’t ever be indifferent or apathetic toward others. That’s true regardless of who they are, what they believe, their financial status, their education, or politics. Christians must grow beyond the petty differences that divide us and love others as Jesus loved us. And remember this: He loved us while we were still sinners!

Heavenly Father, teach me to love others the way that You love me. Would You place the same kind of love in my heart that You have for all mankind? Help me learn to love the way You love!

Today, I’m worshiping with Bebe Winans and “I Fell in Love with God.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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Greetings,

What things are most important in life and after what do you seem the most? Are you seeking fame, finances, long life, or relationships? Jesus said that if we would seek first the Kingdom of God, all the other things that we need, He would supply. To truly seek His Kingdom, we must first seek Jesus Christ, the King of the Kingdom!

Psalm 37:4 (NKJV) – “Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.”

Lord Jesus, I want You to be my greatest treasure and the joy of my life. I desire to pursue You with my whole heart. Create in me a desire for even more of You. Lord, help me make You the central focus of my life.

Today, I’m worshiping with Israel Houghton and “More and More.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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Greetings,

God delights when we love others the way that He loves us.

1 Timothy 5:21 (NKJV) – “I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality.”

God wants us to treat everyone as He treats us, not as we might think they deserve to be treated. Just as we were created in God’s very own image and likeness, they were too. We cannot be partial to one person and prejudiced against another.

We all need God’s love and acceptance. The people around us are broken and suffering. Can we see them the way that God does? Is God trying to tell us something?

Father, help us to always love others, regardless of their personalities, ethnicity, class, or status, and regardless of where they live. Help us to live without prejudice or partiality, and to treat everyone as our equals.

Today, I’m worshiping with Fifty Nations as they sing “Amazing Grace.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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Greetings,

When you first give your heart to God, one of the lies that the enemy will tell you is that you must now be absolutely perfect or you will lose your salvation.

You need to know this in advance because of course you will fail. When you do and come to realize that you’re still living in a weak and imperfect body, satan will loudly declare that you’ve sinned, and therefore God will sternly reject you. The next tactic he employs is to make you feel overwhelmed with shame.

How do you defeat these lies of the enemy? One way is to live in a continual state of humility before the Lord. All we have to say is, “Lord, I thank You that I stand forgiven. Forgive me any time that I have failed You. I thank You for grace.”

David sinned horribly, but he found mercy. That was before Christ had come to earth to atone for our sins. How much more is forgiveness now available to those of us who stumble after what Jesus did for us on the cross? When you’ve blown it, don’t listen to the enemy. Instead pray as David did:

Psalm 51:1 (NKJV) – “Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions.”

Father, today I thank You for the blood of Jesus that cleanses my heart from all sin and unrighteousness. Forgive me for the many times that I have failed You. I thank You today that I am truly forgiven and clean in Your sight. That’s not because of anything I’ve done, but it’s because of the sacrifice You made, my Lord and Savior.

Today, I’m worshiping with Donnie McClurkin and “Create in Me a Clean Heart.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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