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Greetings,

What should we do as believers when laws are passed that oppose scripture? I’m referring to laws such as those for abortion or other things the Word of God is against. This is a dilemma. What position should we take when it is an election year and a candidate adopts a platform that is contradictory to the Law of God? These are challenging issues. As believers we must stand against these things in love, but as we stand in truth!

Psalm 94:20-23 (NKJV) – “Shall the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, Have fellowship with You? [21] They gather together against the life of the righteous, And condemn innocent blood. [22] But the LORD has been my defense, And my God the rock of my refuge. [23] He has brought on them their own iniquity, And shall cut them off in their own wickedness; The LORD our God shall cut them off.”

The ‘throne’ in Verse 20 refers to the legal system. As believers, we should love everyone, even those who do wrong. But regarding the legal system, remember that just because laws are passed that condone evil, it does not mean those laws are approved by God. As His children, we must also obey the laws of His Kingdom. They supersede the laws of man. In verse 23, God promises to judge those who violate His Law. He alone is qualified to do so and His judgment can be very severe!

As believers, how should we respond to ungodly rulers? There are elections in which we are forced to choose between the lesser of two evils. When that happens, we must remember to: (1) stand on the values of God’s Word; (2) pray; and (3) encourage more believers to become engaged politically. If more godly leaders will rise up and stand together, we can change our nation!

Father, I pray that You will guide us. Take control of our political and legal systems so that righteousness may prevail in our nation. Help believers to stand for righteousness in love. Cause us to embrace the principles of Your Kingdom in order that our nation can be blessed. In Jesus Name

Today, I’m worshiping with Richard Smallwood and “Healing.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Never believe that you are powerless, no matter how terrible the situation you may be facing is. Why? Because, as a child of God, you are stronger than your wildest dreams!

Acts 1:8 (NKJV) – “But you shall receive POWER when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

The Greek word for ‘power’ is dunamis. In our day, it would be translated as ‘dynamo’ or ‘dynamite.’ When God took up residence in your life, you became the temple of the One who created the universe. Imagine what that means! You are not a weak or insignificant person; you are strong and powerful beyond imagination! It’s the enemy who whispers that you are weak and cannot help but fail.

Lord, I thank You for living inside of me. Thank You for giving me the power to overcome, to change the world that I live in and to be a witness to others. Help me live by the power of Your Holy Spirit and not by my own strength.

Today, I’m worshiping with Jesus Culture and “Break Every Chain.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Every believer should have a personal testimony of what has God done for us that can be shared with someone else.

Psalm 66:16 (NKJV) – “Come and hear, all you who fear God, And I will declare what He has done for my soul.”

Did God deliver you from an addiction? Did He make a way for you during an extraordinarily difficult period in your life? When you didn’t know how you would make it, did He bless you with a great job? Did He give you a great family? Did He save your children who had drifted away? Did He restore your marriage when you were going through a really tough place? Did He heal you? There are so many things He has done for each one of us … and these things are all part of our testimony!

Those who don’t know God must try to endure life’s painful situations alone. They don’t have Him near to assist them or to make a way as He has for you. So why not tell someone what God has done in your life? It could open a door for them to learn about God!

Lord, I thank You for the many times You have made a way, when I was facing an impossible situation. Thank You for everything You have done for me. I am so grateful. You have never forsaken nor abandoned me in my times of need. You are my strong tower that I run into and am safe!

Today, I’m worshiping with Naomi Raine and “The Story I’ll Tell.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Did you know that God chose you? Out of the over 8 billion people who live on this planet, He wanted you to be His child. He selected you and prompted your heart to serve Him. Imagine the value and worth of being selected by God!

John 15:16 (NKJV) – “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.”

Along with choosing you, God appointed you to be fruitful for Him and that your fruit should remain. The purpose of your life is to leave a lasting impression on this earth for His glory, even after your life here is finished. He wants your life to count and to have real meaning.

God, I am so glad that You chose me and called me to follow You. Like so many others in our world, I could be lost and never have heard Your wonderful Name. But You revealed Yourself to me and chose me to be Your child. Thank You, Lord. I love You so much!

Today, I’m worshiping with Kurt Carr and “Set the Atmosphere.”

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

Pastor

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