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Greetings,

It seems that misery really does love company! I say that because bad news always 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 incredibly good news. That’s its central message. It’s called the Bible. Strange how people believe the Word of God does the opposite! It doesn’t cramp our style. Rather it is intended to give us 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 that’s what Your Word is all about! May we learn to trust in Your direction, for You are a GOOD GOD! I am blessed because I know that Your Word sets me free and gives me victory. It contains the principles for how I may live a life that is without shame or regret. 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

Greetings,

We read in Psalm 145:9 (NKJV), “The LORD is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works.”

How do we know that God is always good to us? During times of blessing, we often take His goodness for granted. But in times of great challenge and difficulty, His goodness can be more clearly witnessed and appreciated.

What do I mean by that? When the seas part, or we are being sustained in a wilderness, it’s easy then to see God’s hand at work, right?

But we should also know that if God’s Grace has carried us this far, it is also proof of His goodness. We didn’t get to where we are by ourselves and He didn’t have to help us.

God guides and protects us each day. That’s truly amazing! He really does deserve our highest praise!

May God smile upon you and continually extend His grace and favor to you. May He keep you by His great power and grant you His everlasting mercies!

Lord, thank You for bringing me to where I am today. I’ve come this far by Your strength and goodness. I’m not yet where I someday hope to be, but I’m not where I started either. I can look back over my life and see the many times I wouldn’t have made it without You. Thank You for all You’ve done for me.

Today, I’m worshiping with Dante Bowe & Kirby Kaple and “Lift You High.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

God’s Word speaks to each of us individually. I love the way that He makes certain passages come alive in our hearts, depending upon what we are facing at that moment. His Word is always relevant. That’s because He knows everything there is to know about us and exactly where we are in our individual journeys. Notice this verse in the Book of Psalms:

Psalm 139:16 (NKJV): “Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.”

God knows your name. He knows everything that your future holds. We might not see it but He has incredible plans for our lives. Our Heavenly Father will speak to each of us from His Word if we ask Him to. When we open the Bible in prayer, He will guide and direct our steps.

Father, thank You for causing Your Word to illuminate my path. Please speak to me from Your Word today. Direct my steps and lead me in the path of Your divine will. Guide me with the plans that You have for my life.

Today, I’m worshiping with Riddle and Gretzinger and “You Have Won Me.”

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 that we have planned and hoped for ourselves. But think about it: could what we want ever be better than what 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 doesn’t it, even 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, remember that it’s 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. 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