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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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Greetings,

God honors the law of sowing and reaping. After all, He established it as an irrevocable law of the universe. This principle is most often associated with giving, but it involves much more. It’s actually true in EVERYTHING we do!

Psalm 126:5-6 (NKJV) – “Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. [6] He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”

What does that mean? It means that whatever you sow—effort, time, sacrifice, or resources—it will be rewarded. The only requirement is to plant the seed in good soil. So, if you do your best and are careful to invest, God will see that you reap a harvest!

Sow into your marriage… sow into your children’s future … sow into soul-winning…sow by showing kindness and giving mercy…sow into the Kingdom of God. All of this is good soil. You will definitely reap a much greater harvest if your seed is planted in productive soil. Think about this one … if you sow with tears, you’ll reap with laughter!

Father, I believe the principles found in Your Word. Your Word is Truth. Help me to be a sower. I want to sow into the fertile soil of vital relationships, by being kind and merciful to everyone. I want to forgive others as You have forgiven me. My desire is to sow my time where it counts, to give myself to what truly matters and yes, to sow even financially. You are the Lord of the Harvest.

Today, I’m worshiping with Donald Lawrence and “Seasons.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

One of the highest honors a person can receive is for the leader of their nation to appoint them as an ambassador to another nation. An ambassador is not only empowered to do business on behalf of his nation, but he also enjoys the great privilege of diplomatic immunity.  

Did you know that God has chosen and appointed us to be His ambassadors who would conduct Kingdom business against the powers of darkness?

2 Corinthians 5:20 (NKJV) – “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.”

God’s Kingdom is in the business of restoring fallen man to his original, God-given potential and purpose. While the kingdom of darkness seeks to destroy mankind, God wants to redeem us.

Because Satan is determined to hinder our assignment, he constantly makes our lives difficult. But like our nation’s diplomatic officials, God has granted us spiritual immunity. No weapon formed against us can prosper when we are walking out our assignment.

Father, help me to serve Your Kingdom and fulfill my assignment and purpose in life. Use me to set captives free and to bring the Gospel of peace to a world that desperately needs it. I thank You for the covering and immunity that we enjoy as we serve as Your ambassadors in the earth.

Today, I’m worshiping with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and “Chain Breaker, You Are Holy.”  

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

In this fractured and divided age, have you ever felt as if society is too angry, critical, or filled with hate? Does it seem that the enemy is constantly seeking an opportunity to  find fault? The author of this psalm understood those feelings:  

Psalm 57:4 (NKJV) – “My soul is among lions; I lie among the sons of men Who are set on fire, Whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.”

While the times in which we live may seem unusual, today’s challenges are not new at all. Even when this psalm was written, people were critical and hostile. David, the author of this psalm, was fleeing from Saul, who was doing his best to kill him. But if God protected David, why wouldn’t He do the same for you?

Thank You, Lord, for protecting and keeping us safe. I’m asking You to heal the many divisions in our broken world and speak to those who would love to harm Your people. Protect Your children in countries where they are persecuted for their faith. Throw down tyrants and end oppression. Speak peace and comfort to those who are suffering.

Today, I’m worshiping with Clint Brown and “Lord, I Praise You.”

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

Pastor