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Greetings,

Have the constant problems and distresses of our times robbed you of your peace of mind? Have recent events caused you to become worried or fearful? As you know, worry kills. That’s because fear has torment.

With so many challenges and people struggling to cope, depression has taken its toll. Statistics tell us there is a serious drug crisis and spike in drug abuse; a dramatic increase in suicides and divorces is also occurring. How can you keep your family from becoming part of these statistics? This Psalm tells us how to deal with stress..

Psalm 42:5 (AMPC) - “Why are you cast down, O my inner self? And why should you moan over me and be disquieted within me? Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall yet praise Him, my Help and my God.”

To quiet a raging storm of emotions, talk to yourself! Yes, that’s right. As the psalmist suggested, talk to yourself. Tell your mind to do these three things:

(1) Hope in God. Man may disappoint you, but God never will;

(2) Wait on God. His timing is fantastic. He always comes through, right on time!  

(3) Worship God. He is definitely worthy of our worship!

Lord Jesus, I place my hope in You. There is never a need to be despondent because You are our God. I will also wait on you. While I wait, I’m going worship You, and I’ll keep on worshiping until my breakthrough comes!

Today, I’m worshiping with Elevation and “Graves into Gardens.”  

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Has God been good to you? Has He been “really” good to you?

Psalm 113:5-8 (NKJV) – “Who is like the LORD our God, Who dwells on high,[6] Who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in the heavens and in the earth? [7] He raises the poor out of the dust, And lifts the needy out of the ash heap, [8] That He may seat him with princes, With the princes of His people.”

For some of us, the Lord had to reach way down to find us! But think about where He has placed us! After taking us from the dust and the ash heap of life, He has seated us among princes. That’s elevation! When you connect with God, He never leaves you at the same place He found you.

Everything about our lives becomes radically affected by His extraordinary goodness and love. God lifts us to levels we never could have reached without Him. I know--I’m living proof!  Who is like the Lord our God?

Father, when I couldn’t reach up to You, in love and kindness You reached down to me. You sought me until You found me, even when I wasn’t looking for You. Then You raised me up and spoke blessings over my life. I look at how far You have brought me and where I have come from. You have been good to me! I give You praise!

Today, I’m worshiping with Binions & Steffany Gretzinger and “Living Proof.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

May God grant us a fresh vision of the cross, and may we each day be reminded of how our Savior gave Himself that we could be saved. God’s love for us is the most constant factor in our lives.

We don’t always feel loved do we? Sometimes we feel insignificant and of little value. Why does God love us so much? We are not the first to ask this question. A thousand years before Christ, David asked:

Psalm 8:4 (NKJV) What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?

King David was amazed that God would care about mankind. But care for us, He does! God visited us too. Christ came to swap places with us. He became one of us. Jesus was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities. Such a mystery is far too wonderful for us to understand, but our Lord took our sins and gave us His righteousness. Now, that is love!

My Jesus, I bow my head today in deepest gratitude for what You did for me. Thank You for suffering in my place and for the cleansing blood that You shed. Thank You for finding value in me when I was lost and undone. I want to love You the way You love me!

Today I’m worshiping with Jesus Image and “I Stand In Awe”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

There’s no doubt about it—before the various crises of recent years, the passion of many believers had waned. They had become lukewarm. The average Christian was attending church only 1.7 times a month … and slipping. On average, Christians have only been giving 2.5% of their income to God, rather than the tithe. Only 32% of Christians bothered to read their Bibles every day.

One survey revealed that among U.S. pastors, only 51% believe in the moral teachings of the Bible. In fact, a group of pastors wrote a letter to the governor of their state—not to protest against abortions, but urging him to allow abortions after a fetal heartbeat had been detected. They seem to have forgotten that God called pastors to become well enough informed regarding the teachings of God’s Word that they could help other people navigate through troubled times of controversy. They can’t guide others when they don’t believe the Word of God themselves.

America and Western nations had walked away from the covering of God’s grace and protection. No wonder we were struck with last devastating pandemic. Along with the Psalmist, we must ask,

Psalm 85:6 (NKJV) – “Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?”

Lord, I pray that You will awaken within Your people spiritual hunger. Awaken hunger within me. I want to want You. I desire more of You. Draw us to You.

Today, I’m worshiping with Bethel and “God of Revival.”

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

Pastor

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