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Greetings,

How do we know when we’ve given God enough praise? How much worship is enough? The Scripture instructs us to:

Psalm 150:2 (NKJV) – “Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!”

We are instructed to worship “according to His excellent greatness,” or until our worship expresses the value of how great He is. Wow! That could seem like an impossible assignment. After all, He is far greater and more worthy than we could ever comprehend. Notice the words of this psalm:

Psalm 106:2 (NKJV) – “Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can declare ALL His praise?”

Who can declare ALL His praise? There aren’t enough hours in the day to give Him all the praise He deserves. That’s why the scripture tells us:

Psalm 113:3 (NKJV) – “From the rising of the sun to its going down, The LORD's name is to be praised.”

Father, today I praise You with my whole heart. You are worthy of much more praise than I am able as a mere mortal being to give. I want to spend this day praising You for being far more than just “good” to me! You are the best thing that has ever happened in my life. I love You!

Today, I’m worshiping with Kurt Carr and “Something Happens.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

What should believers do when laws are passed that oppose the teachings of scripture? I’m referring to laws such as thoselegalizing abortion on demand, or other things the Word of God is against. What position should we take when it is an election year and a candidate adopts a platform that is contradictory to the Law of God? All these are challenging issues but we must stand in love, while we stand in truth!

Psalm 94:20-23 (NKJV) – “Shall the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, Have fellowship with You? [21] They gather together against the life of the righteous, And condemn innocent blood. [22] But the LORD has been my defense, And my God the rock of my refuge. [23] He has brought on them their own iniquity, And shall cut them off in their own wickedness; The LORD our God shall cut them off.”

The ‘throne’ in Verse 20 refers to the legal system. As believers, we should love everyone, even those who do wrong. But regarding the legal system, remember that just because people pass laws that condone evil, it does not mean those laws are approved by God. As His children, we must also obey the laws of His Kingdom. Our allegiance is to our King.

In verse 23, God promises to judge those who violate His Law. He alone is qualified to do so and His judgment can be very severe!

As believers, how should we respond to ungodly rulers? There are times in elections that we are forced to choose between the lesser of two evils. So, we must remember to: (1) stand on the values of God’s Word; (2) pray; (3) and encourage more believers to become engaged politically. If godly leaders will rise up and stand together, we can help bring revival and change to our nation!

Father, I pray that You will guide us. Take control of our political and legal systems that righteousness may prevail in our nation. Help believers to stand for righteousness in love. Cause us to embrace the principles of Your Kingdom that our nation can be blessed. In Jesus Name

Today, I’m worshiping with Richard Smallwood and “Healing.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Never believe that you are weak and helpless, no matter how terrible the situation you may be facing. Why? Because as a child of God empowered by Him, you are stronger than your wildest dreams!

Acts 1:8 (NKJV) – “But you shall receive POWER when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

The Greek word for ‘power’ is dunamis. In our day, it would be translated as ‘dynamo’ or ‘dynamite.’ When God took up residence in your life, the One who created the universe came to live in you. Imagine what that means! You are not weak or insignificant; you’re strong and powerful!

Lord, I thank You for living inside of me. Thank You for giving me the power to overcome, to change the world that I live in and to be a witness to others. Help me live by the power of Your Holy Spirit and not by my own.

Today, I’m worshiping with Jesus Culture and “Break Every Chain.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Everyone should have a personal testimony of what has God done for them that can be shared with someone else.

Psalm 66:16 (NKJV) – “Come and hear, all you who fear God, And I will declare what He has done for my soul.”

Did God deliver you from an addiction? Did He make a way for you during a really difficult period in your life? Did He bless you with a great job, or provide for you when you didn’t know how you would make it? Did He give you a great family and save your children? Did He restore your marriage when you were going through a really tough time? Did He heal you? There are so many things He has done for each one of us … and these things are all part of our testimony!

Those who don’t know God must try to endure life’s painful situations alone. They don’t have the Lord to assist them or to make a way for them the way He has for you. So why not tell someone what God has done in your life? It could open a door for them to learn about God!

Lord, I thank You for the many times You have made a way, when I was in a really rough place. Thank You for everything You have done for me. I am so grateful. You have never forsaken nor abandoned me in my times of need. You are my strong tower that I run into and am safe!

Today, I’m worshiping with Naomi Raine and “The Story I’ll Tell.”

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

Pastor

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