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Greetings,

In Psalm 143:6 (NKJV), David said: “I spread out my hands to You; My soul longs for You like a thirsty land. Selah.”

Have you ever been thirsty? I mean like bone dry thirsty? I’ve been in places where fresh water was very limited. Once while traveling in Africa where there was severe drought, we failed to carry enough drinking water. The heat pulled the moisture right out of you. Finally, we arrived at the place where we would stay that night. When they brought us something to drink, I don’t believe I’ve ever tasted anything so refreshing and satisfying!

There is also a thirst for spiritual things. David’s soul thirsted for the Living God. That kind of thirst means developing a continual longing in our hearts for more of Him. God is moving across our world and drawing our attention toward Him again. Let’s keep it there!

Father, help us refrain from becoming “full” of things that cannot satisfy. I want to thirst for You, the source of Living Waters. Thank You for saving and satisfying me so completely. Having tasted Your goodness, I want even more of You. My soul cries out. Fill me up and at the same time, cause me to thirst for even more.

Today, I’m worshiping with Only A Holy God by Keith & Kristyn Getty

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

We read In Joshua 3:2-3 (NKJV) – “So it was, after three days, that the officers went through the camp; [3] and they commanded the people, saying, "When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests, the Levites, bearing it, then you shall set out from your place and GO AFTER IT.”

In this life, we pursue many things: dreams, careers, health, promotions, finances, pleasure, and even the woman or man we believe God has chosen for us. Once we set our sights on these things, we refuse to let them go. That’s a good thing, because to find, you must first begin to seek!

Those are natural things, but what about pursuing God too? He wants us to pursue Him. We speak of His love being so relentless, that He chases after us, but a wise person will also pursue Him. Israel was instructed that when they saw the Ark of God, which was the earthly symbol of His Manifest Presence, they should “go after it!”

Father, teach us to be “God-chasers.” We want to pursue You with thirsty hearts until our souls have been quenched with Your living waters. Then let us become more thirsty still. We never want to stop chasing after You, because “Your lovingkindness is better than life!” Psalm 63:3 (NKJV).

Today, I’m worshiping with Big Daddy Weave and “I’m Overwhelmed.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Have you remembered to thank God today for saving you? Do you know just how securely you’re kept in His grace? He holds you so safely that NOTHING can remove you from His hand. This is what Paul said:

Romans 8:37-39 (NKJV) – “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. [38] For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, [39] nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

We can’t depend upon our own strength or determination can we? We stand because our feet have been firmly planted on the Rock of our salvation. Nothing can shake us when our trust is in Him, because nothing—and I mean NOTHING, can shake Him!

Lord, You are the Rock of my salvation. In Christ alone, I place my trust today. You hold me securely in Your strong hands. No matter what I experience in life, Your grace is there to help me and I am grateful. I love You! Thank You for saving me.

Today, I’m worshiping with Benjamin Dube and “Saved.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Concerning Israel, God said in Hosea 10:2 (NKJV) - “Their heart is divided; Now they are held guilty. He will break down their altars.”  

Many believers in our day have divided loyalties. They love God, but they also love the things of this world. God is calling us to whole-hearted devotion. The Apostle John warned,

1 John 2:15 (NKJV) - “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

Does this verse mean that we should not enjoy the things that life has to offer? NO! Paul tells us:

1 Timothy 6:17 (NKJV) - “God gives us all things richly to enjoy.”

Our Lord wants us to enjoy His blessings, but our greatest love should be reserved for Him. Nothing else should ever rival the devotion that we have for our Savior. What is the opposite of a divided heart? It’s a steadfast heart that loves God and is fully committed to Him.

Lord, I pray that my heart will be wholly devoted to You today and always. I want to love You with ALL my heart, soul, mind and strength. You loved me enough to take my place on the cross. How could I ever love You less?

Today, I’m worshiping with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and “Total Praise.”

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

Pastor

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