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Greetings,

God has called His Church to a ministry of reconciliation. If there was ever a time when that is needed, it is now. The world’s solutions seem to always divide. Their solutions tend toward separation.

In our fractured world, people have become so polarized, they will hardly speak to someone who doesn’t think like they do. Because so many people are divided over things like religion, social issues and politics, the Church must remember that it is our responsibility to unite and heal those fractures. God’s solutions always unite and heal.

2 Corinthians 5:18 (NKJV) – “Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.”

Jesus bridged the impassable chasm by reconciling God and man. We too, are called to reconcile the unsaved to God and even believers to each other. What does that mean? It means that just like Christ took the first step and reached down to us when we could not reach up to Him, we must take the steps that are necessary to unite the divisions that exist around us.

We must not look at those who are different from like they as “the problem.” Instead of waiting for them to approach us, we must follow Christ’s example of action and take the first step!

How did Jesus unite and make us one? By loving us! “Greater love has no man than this…” He has called us to love everyone; not just those who are like us.

Dear God, help us to love one another as You have loved us. I want You to love others through me and through my actions. Help me not to walk the divisive road of blaming others, nor that of blaming those who are different from me. They aren’t the enemy. Cause me to see others as You do.

Today, I’m worshiping with the Binions and “Come and Tear Down the Walls.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Problems can seem overwhelming. Sometimes we simply don’t know what to do. That’s when we must stand in faith! What the Bible calls “evil days” will come to everyone. They did to Jesus. In this broken world, life can weigh heavily upon us. It might even seem like there is no way to escape from our challenging dilemma. That’s when we should plant both our feet firmly on the ground and say, “God, I’m still going to trust You!”

Ephesians 6:13 (NKJV) – “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”

Dear Jesus, would You give me grace this day to stand in Your Word, to stand faith, to stand in love, and to stand in forgiveness! Sometimes it’s difficult to keep believing. My emotions can get in the way. My own will and thoughts can hinder me, but I want to stand for You. You took a stand for me and gave Your all for us. I want to do the same for You. I love You, my Lord.

Today, I’m worshiping with Donnie McClurkin and “Stand.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Because of His love for us, God continually watches over His people.

Psalm 33:18-19 (NKJV) – “Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy, [19] to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.”

In this verse, the word “fear” means reverential awe. God not only will protect those who are in ‘awe’ of Him, but when we live each day in reverence, we also experience His abundant mercy and grace. Even though the enemy of our souls often comes to attack us, God keeps right on protecting and providing for us!

So, don’t be afraid! God will bless and keep you alive in famine. He will provide for you and your family, no matter how severe the drought may be!

Thank You, Lord, for loving me so much. You are my Provider and my Deliverer. By Your grace I stand and I am delivered from every adversity. I trust You completely and love You more than words can express!

Today, I’m worshiping with All Nations Assembly and “The Isaiah Song.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Even though Israel had sinned and moved out from the protection of God’s grace and favor, allowing enemies to attack them, God grieves when His children suffer. Even after they walked away, each time that His people returned to Him, God always accepted them back. Aren’t you glad that if we return to Him after we’ve messed up, God will still hear our cry for help?

God also promised to deliver His people and allow them to once again “possess their possessions.” In other words, when they returned to God, He promised to restore what they had lost because of their sinful actions. Listen to Obadiah’s message of hope:

Obadiah 1:17 (NKJV) - "But on Mount Zion there shall be deliverance, And there shall be holiness; The house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.”

Thank You, Lord, for loving and caring for Your people. Even though we often mess up and do wrong, I’m grateful that You quickly accept our sincere prayers of repentance. You alone can restore what the enemy has stolen from us. I thank You for loving us so much!

Today, I’m worshiping with Kurt Carr and “For Every Mountain.”

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

Pastor