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Greetings,

Did you know that God has strong feelings about those who bring division among His people?

Romans 16:17 (NKJV) – “Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.”

Why do you suppose this is such a sensitive matter to God? It’s because He remembers the division caused by Lucifer, His leading worshiper, in eternity past. God remembers the pain, as if it was yesterday, when a third of heaven’s angels sided with satan. They were cast out of heaven for joining the rebellion of Lucifer, the former angel of light.

How do you think God feels about the terrible division that exists in our world today? He knows how the damage it can bring. Even heaven was disrupted by strategies that brought division. Ca you imagine how God’s heart aches when He sees so much division in churches—from doctrine to politics—when the prayer of His Son was that “we would be one”?  

Father God, help Your people to be “one. Unite our spirits at the foot of the cross. The cross of Christ breaks down the barriers that exist between us. It causes us to see things from a Your perspective. I pray that You would break our hearts with the things that break Your heart, and teach us to love the things that You love.

Today, I’m worshiping with Sarah Reeves and “Fall Afresh.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Have you ever noticed that our most severe tests come when something has distracted us and we’ve looked away from Christ? As long as we’re gazing upon Him in awe and worship, the enemy has a real problem getting our attention. But like Peter walking on the water, the moment we’re no longer focused on Jesus, WHAM! That’s when we’re attacked and begin to sink.

Matthew 14:30 (NKJV) – “But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"

Since we’ll always be surrounded with distractions and problems, the trick is to stay focused on Christ. Keep your eyes fixed on Him. When we’re looking full in His wonderful face, the things of this world seem to grow strangely dim.  

Lord Jesus, Your glory outshines all else. There is nothing and no one who compares to You. This world is filled with challenges, storms, and difficulties. I want to keep my eyes on You; never on the disturbances around me. Today, my desire is to see You in Your glory and splendor.

Today, I’m worshiping with Natalie Grant and “Turn Your Eyes.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

Have you thought about where you could be five years from now? God wants the best for you and stands ready to help, but we need to also prepare ourselves. The books you read, the friends you keep, and the thoughts you think help point you in the direction you want to go. The first two things matter because they influence the thoughts you think:

Proverbs 13:20 (NKJV) – “He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.”

Since close friends tend to strongly anffect our lives, we must be very careful who we choose as our friends. Most people want friends who will agree with their ideas and thoughts. They believe that anyone who challenges their way of thinking is against them. But those with a different perspective, and who in love are willing to disagree with us, are actually better friends than those who agree with everything we say or do.  

Let’s choose our friends carefully. They actually cast a vote on whether or not we will succeed in life!  

Father God, surround me with people who will prove to be a godly connections. Let them become divine relationships who will never steer me in the wrong direction. And help me be a wonderful friend to them, as well. May I be the kind of friend to others that You have been to me.

Today, I’m worshiping with Tasha Cobb Leonard and Paul Morton and “Show Us You.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

God’s Word will correct us … IF … (and that’s a big IF) … we allow it to. His Word was not intended to merely pat us on the back and tell us how well we are doing. He wants to help us mend our ways and adjust our behavior. When that happens, we will experience even greater favor and blessings from above.

Unfortunately, some people do not want to be corrected:

Zephaniah 3:2 (NKJV) – “She has not obeyed His voice, She has not received correction; She has not trusted in the LORD, She has not drawn near to her God.”

Some people refuse to draw near to God, but they don’t won’t wander too far away either. They want to stay close enough to receive His blessings, but far enough away that they can do as they please. They know that moving too close will require adjustments in their lifestyle, so they hang back rather than pressing in.

Father, draw us close to You. Create in me a heart that desires correction and values Truth. The spirit of this age makes us want to only listen to those voices that “tickle our ears.” Please challenge and confront me. I want to be more like You. Help me make whatever changes are needed that my life will reflect Your heart. We need You, Lord!

Today, I’m worshiping with Willow Worship and “Holy Spirit Medley.”

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

Pastor

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