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Greetings,

Have you learned the benefit of just becoming still when the pressures of life become unbearable? Our usual tendency is to get busy so we can forget about our problems. When our lives are stressed, we go shopping, to the gym, eat, visit with friends, etc.  

The trouble with being so busy is that it squeezes thoughts about our Heavenly Father out of minds too. God wants us to learn to be still and remain focused on Him. His peace is experienced when He is allowed to be the center of our lives. When that happens, genuine joy can be found in spite of any situation.

Psalm 46:10-11 (NKJV) – “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! [11] The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah”

“Selah” is thought to be the desert city of Petra located midway on an important caravan trading route in the Middle East. As traders traveled through the vast desert, thirsty, worn, and exhausted, they would stop at Selah and rest before resuming their journey. So Selah means: stop and think about how you’ve made it this far, and then regain your strength for the remainder of the journey.

Be still and know that the Lord, He is God. When you do, He will strengthen you for the rest of your journey!

Father, I never want to confuse busyness with achievement. I want to spend time with You. You are the refreshing oasis in the middle of the deserts that we often encounter in this life. You are the well of life-giving water that satisfies us like nothing else can. I love you!

Today, I’m worshiping with the Binions and “Hunger.”

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

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Greetings,

The media learned long ago that “bad news” sells.

According to the old joke, a man was standing on a bridge getting ready to jump. After a passerby called 911, a policeman came and told the man, “Don’t jump. It can’t be that bad. I’ll tell you my problems and then you tell me yours.“ The man told the policeman his problems and the policeman told the man his. Then they both jumped.

Focusing on the negatives in our lives has a detrimental affect on us. It can rob us of hope and increase stress—which can weaken our immune systems. But focusing on positive things in or lives helps us. God wants to change our thinking. Let’s begin to notice the many blessings that He has bestowed upon each of us. When we allow that to happen, it gives us the power to change our circumstances!

Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) – “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy, meditate on these things.”

Heavenly Father, help us not to worry and dwell about the things that we cannot control. Instead, teach us to trust in Your goodness, for You are a GOOD GOD! I claim Your covering and protection over all of our families. In Jesus’ Name!

Today, I’m worshiping with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes and “The Blessing.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

We read in Psalm 145:9 (NKJV):“The LORD is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works.”

How do we know that God is good to us? We often take His goodness for granted. It’s only when we stop and think of all the good things in our lives that we realize those things have a Source. They didn’t happen because we were so much wiser or better than others.

Another way to not overlook the goodness of God is to realize how His Grace always carries us through every crisis. This too proves His great love for us. You and I have survived it! We are still here. For God to guide and protect us during such turbulent times is truly amazing! He really does deserve our very highest praise!

May God smile upon you and continually give you His grace and favor. May He keep you by His great power and grant you His everlasting mercies!

Lord, You really are a GOOD God! I thank You that You have been so good to me. Even when I don’t deserve it and even though I may not always see it, goodness and mercy are chasing after me. I praise You for it!

Today, I’m worshiping with Dante Bowe & Kirby Kaple and “Lift You High.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

We read In 1 Peter 4:12-13 (NKJV) “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; [13] but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.”

Have you ever felt like the heat has been turned up seven times higher than ever before? I’m sure we all have. But the good news is, just as with the three Hebrews in the fiery furnace, we are not alone!

If you’ll take your stand for God, He will show up for you when you need Him to! Let’s learn to rejoice— even when the heat is on. In doing so, Peter said that we actually share in the sufferings of Christ as an expression of our devotion to Him.

Father, I pray that You will look upon us in every season of fiery trials that we might face. We exalt You, for You are worthy of our devotion, both in the good times and the bad. Cover Your people, our nation, and our world. Help us remember that we are never alone. You are ALWAYS with us—even in the fire!

Today, I’m worshiping with Hillsong United and “Another in the Fire.”

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

Pastor

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