"Pray Then Like This..."

Feeling better about yourself because of where you went to school, where you work, who you hang out with, or what kind of car you drive? The list of things we can find to make us believe we're better than other people, or soothe our insecurities is LONG.... But don't be deceived, conceit is an enemy and not a friend. AMEN  Scripture References:  Proverbs 3:7-8 ESV  1 Corinthians 10:...

You can tell GOD the truth of how you REALLY feel....HE'S not offended by your anger, sin, shame, or guilt. You can bring it ALL to HIM because HE LOVES YOU and wants to help you! AMEN  Scripture References:  John 8:32 ESV  John 3:17 ESV

Just because it looks like chaos doesn't mean that it is. If GOD allowed it, HE'S already allotted healing, grace, mercy, overcoming, and VICTORY...Already! Victory and healing is already yours, you just need to hold HIS hand. AMEN  Scripture Reference:  Psalm 8:3-9 ESV

Little things are a part of big things....all things work together and have a purpose beyond anything we could ever understand. Even you...in this whole big world, you still play a role in creation. Amen  Scripture References:  Job 38:4-7 ESV  Jeremiah 1:5 ESV

We all face disappointment in life....we even face disappointment in our relationship with GOD. Sometimes we expect things that HE never promised to give...and that's hard to deal with. But PRAISE GOD that we can bring ALL of our disappointments to him humbly by faith!!! We are NOT alone in this, HE helps us through it ALL! AMEN  Scripture Reference:  1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV

You're growing too!!! Not just everyone around you, or beside you, or in front or behind you!!! You too!!!   Scripture Reference:  Isaiah 55:8-9 ESV

Who loves being chastised? No one....right, but when GOD does it it's in love, and patience, and truth....and you're forever changed because HE put you on the right path and corrected you. HE'S the PERFECT parent. No one is like HIM...so if HE corrects you, listen. Amen  Scripture References:  Hebrews 12:3-11 ESV  Job 42:1-6 ESV

Your faith isn't only a one-time declaration, it's a choice you make every single day. It's a choice to include GOD in your life moment to moment. But in that, there's a maturity that we should be aspiring too, a growth that can only take place in faithfulness. Don't worry, you're not on the road alone, GOD is there to help you let go and grab hold moment to moment. But, we have to continue to see...

You are not small!!! You are enough, you are the right person for the job, don't quit, YOU CAN DO IT!!!! But stop listening to every voice. Listen to and TRUST GOD'S VOICE!!! If you're shaky on your feet, and need strength...ask for it!!! HE'LL give you what you need. You will not regret listening to and being obedient to the voice of GOD. Amen  Scripture References:  1 Samuel 15:17 ESV...

HE knows it's hard. Everything is trying to discourage you and cloud you. But KEEP PRAISING GOD!!! You have more to be thankful for than you know. Amen  Scripture References:  Psalm 150:2-6 ESV  Zephaniah 3:17 ESV

Still struggling? Making mistakes? Sometimes the same ones? Wanna trust GOD but still fighting fear and anxiety, guilt and shame? It's OK.... you're not perfect. GOD knows it. HE knew it when HE called you. THAT'S why HE went to the cross for you...you're not perfect. And that's ok...Amen  Scripture Reference:  John 6:63 ESV

We are weak...HE is STRONG. Amen  Scripture Reference:  Phillippians 4:13 ESV and NKJV

Does the Word abide in you? It's not a question you can answer on your own. GOD has to reveal it to you....  Scripture References:  John 5:38-40 ESV  Isaiah 9:6 ESV

Every day isn't a "feel good, feel great" day. Some days are hard for no discernible reason. But if you praise GOD when it's hard, when you don't feel like it, when you feel sad or depressed or any other overwhelming emotion...HE will HIMSELF lift you up and give you a new and brighter perspective of yourself and life as a whole. It's not easy, but give GOD a sacrifice of praise...watch and see wh...

It's not easy being in or staying in faith sometimes. But it's still worth it. Even though it's hard. Even though people leave. Even when you're struggling with depression or despair. Or disappointment. It's still worth it. And JESUS understands. We have a high priest who can sympathize with our hearts. Keep trusting HIM. Keep seeking HIM. It'll be alright...  Scripture References:  Matt...

Look, up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, no....It's a revelation I've been waiting to receive from GOD!!! Maybe not THAT dramatic but close. GOD is literally everywhere and is speaking ALL THE TIME!!! And in so many ways it would make your head spin....your part is to pay attention. If you need help with that, just ask!!!  Scripture Reference:  Matthew 6:33 ESV

Did GOD tell you that you were a pilot, father, mother, aunt, sister, or best friend? Did he tell you that you were strong and mighty, powerful even...able to conquer and overcome any and every circumstance that comes your way...Did HE tell you to go, and open a business or that you would become pregnant, even when NOTHING looks like it will actually happen or come to pass? Remember who TOLD YOU!!...

There is Power, Power, Wonder working Power, in the Blood of the LAMB!!! Remember that song? Remember today that it's TRUE! Not just a song to sing along to, but the actual whole and total truth! YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD! Your Father is a KING!!! Stop skulking around like you're unloved, uncared for, or unknown...You are more than you know, can do more than you thought, and will be more than you've...

Are you on the usher board, deacon board, crafts committee, in charge of new membership at the church, feed the homeless on the weekends and every holiday, mentor the youth, over admin at the church, sing in the choir, on the prayer team, etc and etc and etc....When was the last time you had time or MADE time to sit at the feet of JESUS? Serving is great, and wonderful, admirable, and required. Bu...

It's not easy for a lot of us to tell the truth. It can be even harder to tell the truth in LOVE... Where do we begin? With JESUS.....HE knows how to teach us to become comfortable with the truth, not only hearing it but telling it.  Scripture References:  Ephesians 4:15 ESV  John 8:32 ESV

What house should you buy? Where should you work? Is this the right girl/guy for me? What school should I put my kids in? Should I even put them in school? Should I homeschool? See all the questions that arise day in and day out? Inquire of the Lord! That just means ASK HIM!!! He knows everything we should be doing, He knows what's best for us in every situation, AND He knows us better than we kno...

You failed. You fell down. You got tired and you made a mistake. You fell short. You succumbed to your temptation. GOD loves you anyway. GOD loves YOU still....Amen  Scripture Reference:  Romans 8:35-39 ESV

You ever look at your kids and wonder "What's gonna become of these kids!" You ever look at your life and think "How long LORD? Did I miss your visitation"? Or, "LORD, how long am I gonna struggle with THIS!?" We have ALL been there...but GOD is FAITHFUL!!! HE will NEVER leave us or forsake us!!! NEVER!!! It's not too late, HE didn't forget about you....HE'S not done with you yet. Be still, stay p...

Its tempting to look back while you're waiting to go forward. Stay the course friend!!! You've already left your Egypt, you're waiting to walk into your Promised Land, keep trusting GOD!!! I know it's been a long time...I know you're bored...I know you're scared...but wait for JESUS!!! HE IS COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN TO GET YOU!!! HE hasn't forgotten you, just remain faithful and patient. Don't loo...

GOD wants us to bring our whole selves to Him. Intimately. That means telling Him the truth, letting Him in on how you REALLY feel. Being honest with Him. No amount of "good works" is going to replace being in real relationship with GOD. Seek first the kingdom of GOD and His righteousness and all these thing will be added to you...peace, love, hope, trust, grace, the list goes on and on. But you c...