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Greetings,

We all have burdens that we must bear. Because the world in which we live has been so terribly damaged by sin, not even the righteous are exempt from some form of suffering. Sadly, many believers think that once we give our hearts to God and begin serving Him, we will no longer have to deal with our problems. Don’t we wish that was true!

The fact is, this earth is not heaven. We live in a broken world that has been crushed by sin. We have been redeemed—but the world has not yet been restored from the catastrophic effects of sin.  When Christ returns, that will all be changed. Until then, believers must deal with sickness, pain, death, economic woes, and challenges in our relationships.

What must we do as we wait for His return? This is what David said:

Psalm 55:22 (NKJV) - “Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”

God will sustain and strengthen you, if you will take your problems to Him in prayer.  He is such a GOOD GOD!

Thank You, Lord! Thank You for the strength that I find in You. Today I’m letting go of the problems that I face in this broken world and I’m giving them to You. You are strong and can carry them. By Your power, I stand and I’m not moved.

Today, I’m worshiping with Jenn Johnson and “Goodness of God.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Thank God, our sins are gone! I mean, they have been totally removed and washed away by the blood of Jesus! GONE!

Psalm 103:12 (NKJV) – “As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

We did nothing to deserve it—and we certainly didn’t earn it! Because of God’s goodness, He has removed our transgressions. While it didn’t cost us a thing, it cost Christ everything!

Thank You, my Lord! Thank You for shedding Your precious blood for me. Thank You for paying such a terrible price that the peace of God can dwell in my heart! I am forgiven. I am clean.

Today, I’m worshiping with Rachel Larson and “There Is a Fountain.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Incredible blessings always await those who attend the House of God! In my personal devotions, I’ve been deeply impacted by the marvelous promises in the Book of Psalms given to those who worship corporately with God’s people on a regular basis.

Of course, when the Psalms were written, there were no air-conditioned automobiles, super highways, or comfortable buildings with sound systems. People were concerned about thieves and other dangers they might encounter as they journeyed long distances to the House of God. But because they were faithful to attend, their blessings were multiplied a thousand-fold. Listen to this.

Psalm 84:10 (NKJV) – “For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.”

In our day, it may be difficult for some to attend the House of God, but for reasons other than the pilgrims who were going up to Jerusalem. Some cannot leave their homes because of illness. Some struggle with transportation. God understands. But whenever it’s possible, we should not miss being in God’s House. A blessing of multiplication is promised to those who faithfully come to worship. One day is equal to a thousand anywhere else.

Lord, thank You for providing a place of meeting where other believers and I can assemble to worship You together. There is nothing like being in Your house and giving You the worship that You deserve. Each time we worship in Your Presence, I receive much more than I can possibly give. You are amazing!

Today, I’m worshiping with ORU and “Draw Me Close to You.”  

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Sometimes we actually think that God’s will for our lives won’t be as good as the things we have planned and hope for. Could we possibly want better things than those 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, regardless of 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, it’s only 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, that 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

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