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Greetings,

Paul refers to our very worst problems as nothing more than a “light affliction, which is but for a moment.”

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NKJV) – “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, [18] while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”

You may be thinking, “After all I’ve been through? If Paul realized the seriousness of what I’m facing, he wouldn’t have made such a statement.” But the reason He could write those words is because he knew something about God’s pay-back plan for every struggle we have had to face on earth.  

When you get your first glimpse of Christ in heaven, I’m sure you’ll say that the trials and tribulation you endured on earth were nothing to compare with what you’ll enjoy for eternity! It’s like paying $1,000 for a trunk at an auction and discovering a painting by an old master worth $100 million inside. Before your purchase, $1,000 may have seemed like a lot to pay for an empty trunk—but not after you discovered what it held!  

Lord, it will be worth anything I ever go through on earth just to behold Your face. Your beauty will make everything I’ve endured seem as nothing. I’ll forget it all the moment I see You. I can hardly wait for that day!

Today, I’m worshiping with Worship Mob and “Adonai.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

The enemy wants you to feel alone, abandoned and forsaken. But God’s Word assures us that you have a family!

Psalm 68:6 (NKJV) – “God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a dry land.”

Those who belong to the family of God are never alone. People care about you and are praying for you. Even when you’re struggling through difficult situations, you are not alone— or at least, you don’t have to be.

Talk to someone in the church where you attend if you are facing a really difficult challenge. Ask them to pray for you. God will honor the prayers of your brothers and sisters in Christ. They will strengthen you and God will help you to prosper again.

Lord, I thank You for giving me a church family. Thank You for giving me caring brothers and sisters who will pray for me when I need a breakthrough. The support of Your people is an incredible blessing to me.

Today, I’m worshiping with Joshua Sherman, Charity Gayle, and Steven Musso and “Enter In.”  

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

No matter how serious our problems, they shouldn’t ever keep us from worshiping God. Ezekiel is a good example for us to follow:

Ezekiel 1:1 (NKJV) – “Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.”

As punishment for their wickedness and idolatry, God’s people were forcibly removed from Judah to Babylon. Ezekiel was a godly man and a priest, but he was taken with them. Yet, in a strange land, under the worst possible circumstances, he was “in the Spirit” and saw visions of God.

That also happened to the Apostle John on the Isle of Patmos. While working in the salt mines as a prisoner of Rome, he explains in Revelation, chapter 1, what happened on the Lord’s Day. He was “in the Spirit” and saw visions from God!

My Father, help me to learn from these two great men of God. If they could continue worshiping while existing in such difficult circumstances, I know that I shouldn’t allow anything to prevent me from worshiping either. So, I want to praise You with all of my heart!

Today, I’m worshiping with Todd Delaney and “Pulling Me Through.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Have you ever considered the fact that God commands us to be strong and to reject fear and anxiety? Read this, and you’ll see what I mean:

Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) - “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

God is so interested in our frame of mind and the emotions we feel, that He commands us to be strong, both emotionally and mentally. When we refuse to be afraid or anxious, our lives improve. To consistently dwell in fear and anxiety is harmful to our health.    

But how do we put into practice the command to be strong and of good courage? It must begin in our thoughts. God wants us to know that “Abba Father” will always stay beside us and that we’re never alone. Being aware of this helps us when we feel anxious. If our emotions are the result of our thoughts, and our actions are based upon our emotions, you can see how important it is to control our thoughts!    

Thank You, Lord, for your promise to never leave or forsake me and to be with me wherever I go. I love You for being so faithful to keep Your Word! Help me through strongholds of doubt and fear as I focus on Your great goodness to me.

Today, I’m worshiping with William McDowell and “Loss for Words.”

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

Pastor

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