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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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Greetings,

It seems that misery really does love company! Why do I say that? Because bad news gets everyone’s attention. It sells. The networks would be in trouble if it didn’t. Suppose they had to stop publishing all the bad news for seven days? We would probably be a lot better off!

There is actually a book that is filled with news that is incredibly good. That’s its central message. It’s called the Bible. Strange, how people have the Word of God pictured the opposite way! It isn’t meant to cramp your style. Rather it is intended to give you life.

A man asked Jesus what he could do to have eternal life. Jesus answered in Matthew 19:16b (NKJV) “….if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

Heavenly Father, Your commandments give me life because Your Word is all about LIFE! May we learn to trust in Your direction, for You are a GOOD GOD! I am blessed because I know that Your Word actually sets me free. It contains the principles for how I may live a life without shame or regret. That’s while I am in this world, but then it also instructs me how I can become Yours forever and be with You in the world to come. Thank You for the really GOOD NEWS!

Today, I’m worshiping with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes and “The Blessing.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

HE IS RISEN! Sin could not restrain Him, the  grave could not contain Him and death could not hold Him. Christ is alive! Oh bless His Name!

Luke 24:4-6 (NKJV) And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. [5] Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? [6] He is not here, but is risen!

Have you ever considered what would have happened had Jesus not walked out of the tomb? Sin would have reigned triumphant, death would have been victorious and mankind’s hope of ever having our relationship restored with God would have been destroyed. The long midnight of the soul would have gone on forever while humanity suffered in misery, lost eternally and without God. 

But thanks be to God, the tomb is empty. Christ is alive. Satan has been defeated! The way back to God is restored and our debt is paid in full.

Jesus, thank You! Thank You for all You suffered and endured. You didn’t have to do it but You did. I lift my heart to You. How could I not give You my forever YES? I worship You as my Risen King.

Today I’m worshiping with Be Still Studios and “Christ Is Risen!”

We love you and are praying for you! BE INSPIRED!

Pastor

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