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Greetings,

Did you know that God has strong feelings against those who bring division among His people?

Romans 16:17 (NKJV) – “Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.”

Why do you suppose this is such a sensitive matter to God? It’s because He remembers the division in eternity past that was caused by Lucifer, His leading worshiper. He still remembers the pain, as though it was yesterday, when a third of heaven’s angels had to be cast out of heaven for joining the rebellion of His former angel of light.

How do you think God feels about the terrible division in our world today? Even more, can you imagine how His heart aches when He sees so much division in His church—from doctrine to politics—when the prayer of His Son was that “we would be one”?  

Father God, help Your people to be “one,” as You unite our spirits at the foot of the cross. I pray that You would break our hearts with the things that break Yours, and teach us to love the things that You love.

Today, I’m worshiping with Sarah Reeves and “Fall Afresh.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Have you ever noticed that our most severe tests come when something has distracted us and we’ve looked away from Christ? As long as we’re gazing upon Him in awe and worship, the enemy has a real problem getting our attention. But the moment we’re no longer focused on Jesus, WHAM! That’s when we’re attacked!

Matthew 14:30 (NKJV) – “But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"

Since we’ll always be surrounded with distractions and problems, the trick is to stay focused on Christ. Keep your eyes fixed on Him. As the old song goes, when we look full in His wonderful face, the things of this world seem to grow strangely dim.  

Lord Jesus, help me to keep my eyes on You; never on the disturbances around me. Today, my whole desire is to look upon Your Beauty and Perfection!

Today, I’m worshiping with Natalie Grant and “Turn Your Eyes.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Three things will largely determine where you’ll be five years from now: the books you read, the friends you keep, and the thoughts you think. The first two will determine the last one—that’s the thoughts you think:

Proverbs 13:20 (NKJV) – “He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.”

Since close friends tend to greatly influence our lives, we must be very careful who we choose as our close friends. Most people want friends who will agree with their ideas and thoughts. They believe anyone who challenges their way of thinking is against them. But those who have a different perspective from us might actually be better friends than those who agree with everything we say or do.  

Let’s choose our friends carefully. They are actually casting a vote on whether or not we will succeed in life!

Father God, surround me with people who will prove to be the right connection. Let them be divine relationships who will never steer me in the wrong direction. And let me be a wonderful friend to them, as well.

Today, I’m worshiping with Tasha Cobb Leonard and Paul Morton and “Show Us You.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

God’s Word will correct us … IF … (and that’s a big IF) … we allow it to happen. His Word was not intended to merely pat us on the back and tell us how well we’re doing. He wants to help us mend our ways and adjust our behavior through the power of His Holy Spirit. 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 won’t wander too far away either. They want to stay close enough to receive His blessings, but not so close that they cannot do as they please. They know that moving too close will require some adjustments in their lifestyle.

Father, draw us close to You. Help us make whatever changes are needed so we can stay close to Your side. I submit my life to the instruction and guidance of Your Word. 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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