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Greetings,

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Today is Good Friday, the day our Savior was crucified for our sins. Why is it called “Good” Friday? It certainly wasn’t good for Jesus! No, not hardly. What happened 2,000 years ago on this very day was for OUR good, but it cost our Lord everything.

As we prepare for Easter, we are overwhelmed by what Christ did for us. Divinity was wrapped in humanity; He who was sinless took our sin; the One who is worthy of all praise was cursed and reviled; He who is eternal, experienced the pain of death. When we could not ascend to Him, He came down to us. When we could never purchase our own freedom, God did it for us with the blood of His own Son.

What is so amazing is that He didn’t have to do it … but He did! Although it cost Him so much, it was really good for us. That’s why this day will always be called, “Good Friday!”

Lord, thank You for the pain You suffered for me. Thank You for enduring rejection, nails, and a crown of thorns. I love You. After all You’ve done for me, how could I not? You are the dearest and best. Oh Lamb of God, I declare that You are worthy!

Today, I’m worshiping with Naomi Raine and “Revelation 19:1.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

We were created for a divine purpose. Our lives have meaning. Humanity was created to worship the Living God. By worshiping Him, we exalt and lift Him higher than the other things in our lives. Isaiah saw God as high and lifted up. Since He dwells in the midst of our praises, when we enthrone God in our worship, it means we give Him a place to dwell, or reside.

When you stop and think about it, worry does the very opposite. Instead of lifting God up, worry elevates the things we’re concerned about to a level that’s higher than Him. Worry causes us to doubt God’s faithfulness and question whether His goodness is adequate. Instead of enthroning God, it gives our problems a place to dwell. That should be the last thing we want.

Father God, help me to “dethrone” worry and stress in my life. Rather than elevating my problems and allowing them to be lifted high, I want to exalt You! You alone are deserving of my praise. I want to lift You up in my life today.

Today, I’m worshiping with Anthony Brown and “Created to Worship, Not to Worry.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

Do you find yourself living from crisis to crisis? If so, perhaps there is a reason.

Great awakenings and revivals have often been preceded by dire need and adversity. That was true with Israel. It’s also been true in our own nation and of revivals that have occurred throughout the world! Have you ever wondered why? If so, notice this verse in the Book of Psalms:

Psalm 119:67 (NKJV) – “Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.”

It isn’t because pain is necessary to the process. Rather, it’s because when we are doing well, whether as a nation, a family or as individuals, we often take God and His blessings for granted. When we forget God, we fail to seek His counsel and are more inclined to make decisions that fail to honor Him. During times when we are surrounded by challenges, we’re more inclined to pray and ask God to help us.

What would happen if we learned to pray every day and invited God to lead us—even when times are good?  No doubt, the same God who hears our cries of desperation when we’re hurting, would also hear us when times are good. In fact, He would prefer that His children abide in His continual blessings and favor.

So, why wait to pray? Let’s seek Him every day. Like the old song goes, “Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear. All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer.”

Father, we come to You in prayer. We ask You to guide our steps today. Help us to honor You in all we do. As we turn our eyes toward You, restore our nation, bring revival to our people, heal the economy .... and please, heal our land!

Today, I’m worshiping with Riddle/Gretzinger and “All Is for Your Glory.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Do you find yourself living from crisis to crisis? If so, perhaps there is a reason.

Great awakenings and revivals have often been preceded by dire need and adversity. That was true with Israel, in our own nation, and indeed, wherever revival has occurred throughout the world! Notice this verse in the Book of Psalms:

Psalm 119:67 (NKJV) – “Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.”

Life doesn’t have to be that way. It certainly isn’t because pain is some magical ingredient that causes God to suddenly appear. I think that it’s because when we are struggling, we’re more inclined to pray.

What would happen if we learned to pray faithfully every day—even when times are good? No doubt, the same God who hears our cries of desperation when we’re hurting, would also hear us when times are good.

So, why wait to pray? Like the old song goes, “Oh, what peace we often forfeit; oh, what needless pain we bear. All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer.” So why live from crisis to crisis? Let’s live from victory to victory.

Father, we come to You today in prayer. As we turn our eyes toward You, restore our nation, bring revival to our people, heal the economy .... and please, heal our land!

Today, I’m worshiping with Riddle/Gretzinger and “All Is for Your Glory.”

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

Pastor

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