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Greetings,

Let’s refuse to be sensitive when we’re criticized by others. Don’t allow negative statements to get to your heart.

Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 (NKJV) – “Also do not take to heart everything people say, Lest you hear your servant cursing you. [22] For many times, also, your own heart has known That even you have cursed others.”

If someone says something that’s hurtful, maybe they’ve had a bad day. Or perhaps they have completely misunderstood a situation. It could be they heard only part of a story and not all the facts. Without all the information, no one can intelligently assess a situation.

Whatever the reason, some people are sure to say unkind things, but don’t allow it to hurt you. We too have said things that we shouldn’t, haven’t we? If you let things people say get under your skin, it can affect your spirit or even the way you feel about yourself. We never will be able to please everyone. God doesn’t expect us to. All He requires of us is that we serve Him and do our best to please Him.

Father, give me the ability to ‘tune out’ unkind words people say that do not reflect the values You have given me. However, if there is any merit in the words they speak, help me to correct my behavior, rather than becoming angry.

Today, I’m worshiping with Hillsong and “Who You Say I Am.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

God is rich in grace!

Ephesians 1:7 (NKJV) - “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”

The simple meaning of the word “grace” is God’s unmerited favor. So, you can’t do anything to deserve it. He gives us grace—not because of who we are, but because of who He is. His grace will go before us and open doors, while closing others that shouldn’t be opened. Grace makes a way for us, even when we’re unworthy of it. All you have to do is just believe it—and then you will receive God’s gift.

Grace protects us when we cannot protect ourselves. It gives us strength that we do not possess and calls us righteous when we know we’re flawed. Are you willing to accept His grace? Why not embrace your new identity and become who grace declares you to be!

Father, thank You for Your grace that is so amazing! Today, I declare that I am clean, I am forgiven, I am strong, I am righteous, I am healed, I am blessed, and I am delivered! Your grace has made me who I am!

Today, I’m worshiping with Unspoken and “Call It Grace.”

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

Pastor

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Greetings,

Today, let’s make a conscious effort to reject all feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. God’s future for you is victorious, even if success is not visible at this moment. His plan for your life is secure, but the enemy wants you to live in fear. He knows this will lead to anxiety and then to depression.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV) – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV) – “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.”

God’s thoughts toward you are for peace—NOT evil. His plan is to give you a future and hope.

Father God, thank You for the good Word that You have spoken over my life. I reject all negative thoughts. Instead of worry, I will rejoice because You have already planned my tomorrows! I will not be anxious or entertain feelings of stress and fear. Instead of depression, I’m claiming joy unspeakable that is filled with Your glory. Your joy is my strength!

Today, I’m worshiping with Jeremy Riddle and “What Joy is Found.”

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

Pastor

Greetings,

Do you know of a believer who was once close to the Lord, but then turned and walked away from Him? What do you suppose was responsible for destroying their relationship with God? We could speculate, but notice what Paul wrote about believers he knew who had fallen from grace.

1 Timothy 1:19 (NKJV) – “having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck.”

They suffered shipwreck because they failed to maintain their faith and violated their consciences. It is important for us to grow our faith and keep our consciences clear. We begin based upon decisions that we make in our hearts.

Faith is choosing to place your trust in God. The enemy wants you to listen to “reason” and live in fear, rather than trusting God to keep you and your family safe. Reason is limited to what we can see and understand. Faith goes further and allows God to be all He can be for us.

To keep a good conscience, we must listen when the voice of the Holy Spirit tells us to leave some things alone. The enemy will insist that what we’re about to do is alright, even though the Holy Spirit is saying the very opposite. He will declare that since everyone else is doing the same thing, we can too. Listening to him is a sure way to suffer shipwreck! Strong faith and a good conscience will keep us from crashing onto these deadly reefs.

Father, give me the grace to never compromise my faith or my conscience. But should that ever happen, please help me to rebuild those two vital areas of my life. Help me to live with both integrity and character.

Today, I’m worshiping with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and “So You Would Know.”

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

Pastor