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Greetings,

Paul refers to our worst problems as nothing more than a “light affliction, which is but for a moment.”

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NKJV) – “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, [18] while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”

You may be thinking, “After all I’ve been through, if Paul realized the seriousness of what I’m facing, he wouldn’t make such a statement.” But the reason He could write those words is because he knew something about God’s pay-back for every struggle we face on earth.  

When you get your first glimpse of Christ in heaven, I’m sure you’ll say that the trials and tribulation you endured on earth were nothing to compare with what you’ll enjoy for eternity! It’s like paying $1,000 for a trunk at an auction and discovering $10 million hidden inside. Before your purchase, $1,000 may have seemed like a lot to pay for an empty trunk—but not after you discovered what it contained!  

Lord, it will be worth anything I could ever go through on earth just to behold Your face. Your beauty will make everything I’ve endured seem as nothing. I can hardly wait for that day!

Today, I’m worshiping with Worship Mob and “Adonai.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

The enemy wants you to feel abandoned, alone and forsaken. But God’s Word assures us that you have a family!

Psalm 68:6 (NKJV) – “God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a dry land.”

Those who belong to the family of God are never alone. People care about you and are praying for you. Even when you’re struggling through difficult situations, you are not alone—or you don’t have to be.

Talk to someone in the church where you attend and ask them to pray for you. God honors the prayers of your brothers and sisters in Christ and He will cause you to prosper again.

Lord, I thank You for giving me a church family. Thank You for giving me caring brothers and sisters who can and will pray for me when I need a breakthrough.

Today, I’m worshiping with Joshua Sherman, Charity Gayle, and Steven Musso and “Enter In.”  

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

No matter how serious your problem may be, it should never keep you from worshiping. Ezekiel is a good example for us to follow:

Ezekiel 1:1 (NKJV) – “Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.”

As punishment for their wickedness and idolatry, Israel was carried into captivity. Ezekiel was among the Israeli captives who were forcibly removed from Judah to Babylon. Yet, in a strange land, under the worst possible circumstances, he was “in the Spirit” and saw visions of God.

This also happened to the Apostle John on the isle of Patmos. While working in the salt mines as a prisoner of Rome, he explains in Revelation, chapter 1, what happened on the Lord’s Day. He was “in the Spirit” and saw visions from God!

My Father, help me to learn from these two great men of God. If they could continue worshiping while living in such difficult circumstances, I know that nothing should prevent me from worshiping either. I want to praise You continually, and with all of my heart!

Today, I’m worshiping with Todd Delaney and “Pulling Me Through.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Have you ever considered the fact that God commands us to be strong and to reject fear and anxiety? Read this, and you’ll see what I mean:

Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) - “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

God is so interested in our frame of mind and the emotions we feel, that He commands us to be strong, both emotionally and mentally. He wouldn’t do so if we weren’t capable of obeying. We must refuse to be afraid or anxious. It is a choice. To consistently dwell in fear and anxiety is harmful to our health.    

But how do we put into practice this command to be strong and of good courage? How do we reject thoughts and feelings of fear? It begins in knowing that “Abba Father” will always stay beside us and that we’re never alone. So, if our emotions are the result of our thoughts, and our actions are based upon our emotions, you can see how important it is to control our thoughts!    

Thank You, Lord, for your promise to never leave or forsake me and to be with me wherever I go. I love You for being so faithful to keep Your Word!

Today, I’m worshiping with William McDowell and “Loss for Words.”

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

Pastor

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