Stay inspired in the word.

Greetings,

Listen to the words of this Psalm:

Psalm 86:2 (NKJV) – “Preserve my life, for I am holy; You are my God; Save Your servant who trusts in You!”

“Preserve my life … for I am holy?” What on earth is David, the writer of this psalm, saying? How audacious can one get! This is the same David who committed adultery with Bathsheba and then ordered the death of Uriah, her husband. Uriah happened to be one of David’s friends! Yet here he is telling God that he is holy! How could he dare make such a claim to God, especially since the word translated ‘holy’ means: a saint? It is because David understood God’s merciful nature:

Psalm 86:5 (NKJV) – “For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.”

Yes, David sinned grievously, but he turned to God in repentance, rather than turning away from Him in rebellion. God will also forgive us when we do wrong, if we will repent and forsake our sinful ways. All of us need His mercy and forgiveness daily.

Father, today I ask You to forgive my many failures. Whether it was a sin of commission or one of omission, I need Your grace. I ask for Your mercy and thank You for hearing and cleansing me. Make me holy as You are holy. I’m glad that I am washed in the blood of Jesus.

Today, I’m worshiping with Sean Carter and “Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Have you recently thanked God for His Word? If it were not for the Bible, we would be lost in a dark world without any light to illuminate our way. We would be like a ship at sea in the middle of a terrible storm, without an anchor to hold us fast.

God’s Word provides a tremendous source of direction and hope. It is our map for navigating life. We must never allow anyone to tell us that the Bible is just a book of fables and mere stories written by men.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) – “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

All scripture is given by inspiration of God.…ALL!  The word ‘inspiration’ means: “God-breathed.” Just as God breathed life into the inert clay from which He formed Adam, we can speak the life-giving Word of God into things over which the enemy has spoken death. Speak life into your marriage, your family, your health, and your finances by declaring God’s promises over them!

Father, I thank You for Your Living Word! I’m glad for the power that it has to change my heart. It is my light in a dark world and hope during uncertain times. It guides me and I am so grateful!

Today, I’m worshiping with Hillsong and “Your Word.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Don’t you miss attending the weekly services when you can’t be at church? Something really wonderful and transformative happens when we gather to worship God corporately. Notice what King David said about being in the House of God:

Psalm 84:1-2 (NKJV) – “How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! [2] My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.”

He desired to be in God’s House. A great devotional life consists of two things: (1) developing a personal relationship with God by spending time with Him each day in prayer and in His Word, and (2) spending time in corporate worship with other believers.

Remember a couple of years ago when, for over two years it was very difficult for Christians to assemble together? Hopefully that caused us all to realize how important it is that we worship regularly with other believers. We are probably much more enthusiastic and excited about worshiping together with our brothers and sisters in Christ now than we were before the pandemic. With all we have been through, the value of corporate worship and how important it is to assemble with fellow believers, is more clear to us now than ever.

Father, thank You for being with me, each and every day! Like David, I love being able to come into Your House. I love to join with other believers as we worship You. You deserve my worship and praise!

Today, I’m worshiping with Tasha Cobbs Leonard and “One Place.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

What does it mean to abide in Christ? That’s an incredibly  important question!

One of the enormous benefits of abiding in Him, is the impact that it will have on our prayer lives. God promises to grant the requests of those who abide in Jesus.

John 15:7 (NKJV) – “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”

That doesn’t mean that just because we are Christians, that He has given us a blank check to ask for everything that our selfish hearts might desire. To abide in Christ means that our wants and desires should become like His. It also means being devoted to putting the things that God wants first. When we do so, our prayers will surely be answered.

Dear Jesus, instill a desire in my heart for the things that matter most to You. Let me hunger for what You hunger for. I pray that Your desires will be accomplished in this world, through me. Let me seek what You seek, love what You love, and hate what You hate. In Jesus Name. Amen!

Today, I’m worshiping with Jeremy Riddle and “Purify My Fire.”

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

Pastor

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