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Greetings,

Found in Psalm 86, this prayer of David is one of the most important that we could ever pray:

Psalm 86:11 (NKJV) - “Teach me Your way, O LORD; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.”

David prayed for God to teach him His ways. But for that to happen, we must first have a teachable spirit. How many “know-it-all” people have you met who believe they are right about everything? They think they have all the answers and already possess the right solutions for every problem and situation. When someone has such an attitude, you can be sure they will learn very little from others.

I don’t want to have that attitude toward God. My prayer is for Him to teach me His ways. But that means I must be willing to study the Word of God, listen and learn from other believers, and pay attention to the preaching of God’s Word.

Father, create in me a teachable heart. Give me a desire to know You and learn Your ways, and especially what matters to You. I want to be taught. Obedience to Your Word is important to our lives.

I desire to honor You by giving Your Word the very highest priority in my life. I thank You for sharing with me the powerful and life-changing principles that are found in the Word of God.

Today, I’m worshiping with William McDowell and “I Won’t Go Back.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Sometimes, what we need most is hope! Despair can be so overwhelming, that at times we might feel as if the sun will never shine again.

When you have suffered a great loss, the enemy loves to whisper that more disappointments are sure to come. He wants you to think that your world will fall apart. But our God loves to fill us with “good hope.”

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NKJV) – “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, [17] comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.”

God gives us “good hope,” because He always keeps His promises. The sun will shine again, no matter how dark it may seem at this moment. You are going to make it! Your Heavenly Father loves you and will never forsake you.

Father God, I thank You for giving us hope in the middle of despair, for giving us peace in the middle of a storm, and for the light of Your Word in the darkness of night. Thank You for GOOD HOPE!

Today, I’m worshiping with the Gettys and “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Listen to the words of this Psalm:

Psalm 86:2 (NKJV) – “Preserve my life, for I am holy; You are my God; Save Your servant who trusts in You!”

“Preserve my life … for I am holy?” What on earth is David, the writer of this psalm, saying? How audacious can one get! This is the same David who committed adultery with Bathsheba and then ordered the death of Uriah, her husband. Uriah happened to be one of David’s friends! Yet here he is telling God that he is holy! How could he dare make such a claim to God, especially since the word translated ‘holy’ means: a saint? It is because David understood God’s merciful nature:

Psalm 86:5 (NKJV) – “For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.”

Yes, David sinned grievously, but he turned to God in repentance, rather than turning away from Him in rebellion. God will also forgive us when we do wrong, if we will repent and forsake our sinful ways. All of us need His mercy and forgiveness daily.

Father, today I ask You to forgive my many failures. Whether it was a sin of commission or one of omission, I need Your grace. I ask for Your mercy and thank You for hearing and cleansing me. Make me holy as You are holy. I’m glad that I am washed in the blood of Jesus.

Today, I’m worshiping with Sean Carter and “Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Have you recently thanked God for His Word? If it were not for the Bible, we would be lost in a dark world without any light to illuminate our way. We would be like a ship at sea in the middle of a terrible storm, without an anchor to hold us fast.

God’s Word provides a tremendous source of direction and hope. It is our map for navigating life. We must never allow anyone to tell us that the Bible is just a book of fables and mere stories written by men.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) – “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

All scripture is given by inspiration of God.…ALL!  The word ‘inspiration’ means: “God-breathed.” Just as God breathed life into the inert clay from which He formed Adam, we can speak the life-giving Word of God into things over which the enemy has spoken death. Speak life into your marriage, your family, your health, and your finances by declaring God’s promises over them!

Father, I thank You for Your Living Word! I’m glad for the power that it has to change my heart. It is my light in a dark world and hope during uncertain times. It guides me and I am so grateful!

Today, I’m worshiping with Hillsong and “Your Word.”

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

Pastor

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