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Greetings,

Sometimes we actually think that God’s will for our lives won’t be as good as the things that we have planned and hoped for ourselves. But think about it: could what we want ever be better than what our Heavenly Father desires for us?

We read in Romans 8:28 (NKJV) – “And we know that ALL things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Did you catch that? ALL things—and that literally means ALL! The Greek Word for ‘all’ is pas. Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance tells us that it means: “each, every, any, all, the whole, everyone, all things, everything”—with no exceptions. That pretty much covers everything doesn’t it, even what we may be facing?

Be at peace, beloved. Though we do not always understand how good can come from some of the things we are going through, remember that it’s because we don’t see as far as God does. We can trust Him to make all things work for our good!

Father, thank You for loving me so much, for caring for me and wanting the best for my life. Not only that, but thank You for turning things around that could have harmed me, and protecting me from decisions I made that were unwise. You’ve turned so many problems into blessings. I can’t help but love You!

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

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

Pastor

Greetings,

You were created for a divine purpose. Our lives have meaning. Humanity was created to worship the Living God and to bless others. By worshiping the Lord, we exalt and lift Him higher than the other things in our lives. Isaiah saw God as high and lifted up. Since He dwells in the midst of our praises, when we enthrone God in our worship, it means we give Him a place to dwell, or reside.

When you stop and think about it, worry does the very opposite. Instead of lifting God up, worry elevates the things we’re concerned about to a level that’s higher than Him. Worry causes us to doubt God’s ability and question whether His goodness is adequate. Instead of enthroning God, it gives our problems a place to dwell. That’s should be the last thing we want.

Father God, help me to “dethrone” worry and stress in my life. Rather than elevating my problems and allowing them to be lifted high, I want to exalt You! You alone are deserving of my praise. I want to lift You up in my life today.

Today, I’m worshiping with Anthony Brown and “Created to Worship, Not to Worry.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

Do you find yourself living from crisis to crisis? If so, perhaps there is a reason.

Great awakenings and revivals have often been preceded by dire need and adversity. That was true with Israel. It’s also been true in our own nation and of revivals that have occurred throughout the world! Have you ever wondered why? If so, notice this verse in the Book of Psalms:

Psalm 119:67 (NKJV) –“Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.”

It isn’t that pain is necessary to obedience. Rather, it’s because that often when we are doing well, whether as a nation, a family or as individuals, we take God and His blessings for granted. When we forget God, we fail to seek His counsel. We are more inclined to make decisions that fail to honor Him. But during times of great challenge, we pray and ask God to help us more.

What would happen if we learned to pray every day and invited God to lead us—even when times are good?  No doubt, the same God who hears our cries of desperation when we’re hurting, would also hear us when times are good. In fact, our Heavenly Father would prefer that His children experience His blessings and favor every day.

So, why wait to pray? Let’s seek Him every day. Like the old song goes, “Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear. All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer.”

Father, we come to You in prayer. We ask You to guide our steps today. Help us to honor You in all we do. As we turn our eyes toward You, restore our nation, bring revival to our people, heal the economy .... and please, heal our land!

Today, I’m worshiping with Riddle/Gretzinger and “All Is for Your Glory.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

Do you find yourself living from crisis to crisis? If so, perhaps there is a reason.

Great awakenings and revivals have often been preceded by dire need and adversity. That was true with Israel, in our own nation, and indeed, wherever revival has occurred throughout the world! Notice this verse in the Book of Psalms:

Psalm 119:67 (NKJV) – “Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.”

Life doesn’t have to be that way. It certainly isn’t because pain has some magical ingredient that causes God to suddenly appear. I think that it’s because when we are struggling, we’re more inclined to pray.

What would happen if we learned to pray faithfully every day—even when times are good?  No doubt, the same God who hears our cries of desperation when we’re hurting, would also hear us when times are good.

So, why wait to pray? Like the old song goes, “Oh, what peace we often forfeit; oh, what needless pain we bear. All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer.” So why live from crisis to crisis? Let’s live from victory to victory.

Father, we come to You today in prayer. As we turn our eyes toward You, restore our nation, bring revival to our people, heal the economy .... and please, heal our land!

Today, I’m worshiping with Riddle/Gretzinger and “All Is for Your Glory.”

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

Pastor

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