The Church Within You!

A control freak is a person who feels an obsessive need to exercise control over themselves and others and to take command of any situation. A control freak can also be considered as a person who tries to make others do things the way that they want them done, even if the other person prefers to do it another way. Correct measures would mean stopping to consider how another feels or how your contr...

Refuse to allow your past to rob you of your future. It's a new year and all the bad baggage of yesteryear is behind you. Some things happened back then that cannot be healed therefore let them stay right where they belong, in the past. We need to step afresh into the new year with a new bounce in our steps and no longer allow those old ghosts to haunt us. Remember what Patty song, "a new...

Luke 18:1, the Bible tells us that Jesus "spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint." The key point that Jesus emphasizes in this verse is that we ought to always pray. There is no reason why we should ever cease from praying. Keep a prayer in your heart. Blessings, Elder Barbara Hayes 2PM Saturday Prayer Warriors

Bible prayers are powerful.  They put things into perspective. When we pray let us first put our trust in the words in which we cry out to the LORD as we pray. For example, when that widow went before the unjust Judge in the Book of Luke, her plea was to the point; “Grant me justice against my adversary.”  Coming before the LORD in prayer, make your petition known (we know that God already knows t...

Do not allow anyone to discourage your dreams. Folks try to inject "a dose of reality" into your life by telling you what's best for you. How many did not apply to a college or for a particular job, because someone said they wouldn't make it or they would not hire you? We need more people around us who will encourage, inspire, or speak to the heart, "I believe you can"...

"I won't believe it unless I see..." We've all heard or read about Thomas (nicknamed the Twin) in the Bible from John 20:25, well we may have heard or read this scripture, but it does not mean we have to be like him. I recall the late Rev. James Cleveland singing the song about faith, "Where is your faith in God"? This is what we could ask all the doubters. Elisabeth El...

God loved the world. John 3:16-17  says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His One and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. God loved the world of people, and His love was not merely sentimental. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes FLSB | T...

This four-part episode is a good example of how God leads His children. Christ was born of Mary . For a betrothed woman to become pregnant would be considered adultery (Deut. 22:13-21). But Joseph did not punish or divorce Mary when he discovered she was with child, for the LORD had revealed the truth to him. The Flight into Egypt: Herod pretended that he wanted to worship the newborn king when in...

God's thoughts and ways are not those of the natural person. But human minds and hearts can be renewed and transformed by seeking Him (Rom. 12:1-2) ; then our thoughts and ways will begin to conform to His. Our greatest desire should be to live in conformity to the likeness of our LORD that everything we do pleases the God we serve. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes FLSB | Jesus Calling

True humility is not convincing yourself that you are worthless but recognizing God's work in you. It is having God's perspective on who you are and acknowledging His Grace in developing your abilities. "Just As I Am, Without One Plea". So glad that Jesus accepts us, just as we are! Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT | FLB | LAB

The Bible says "Put no trust in extortion; set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them." ESV How tragic when God's people today put their trust in their wealth, positions, and human abilities and not in the God who alone can give blessing. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT | WSBC

God commissions angels to watch carefully over the lives and interests of the faithful. In the Scripture, there are over three hundred references to angels, described in two words: many and mighty. The Bible says in verse 11 of the 91st chapter of the Book of Psalms "He shall give His angels charge over thee". Let's listen to the reading from 'The Word for You Today' regardin...

Is your business struggling, or are you finding that there are difficulties that seem hard to address? Do not fret , you are not in it all by yourself. Many are finding themselves in the same situation. Most plans fail due to lack of the correct counsel, however, we can turn to the Word of God in the Book of Proverbs 15:22 informs us that plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, the...

When we talk too much and listen too little, we communicate to others that our ideas are much more important than theirs. In the Bible, the Book of James advises us to reverse this process by putting a mental stopwatch on our conversations and to start keeping track of how much we talk and how much we actually listen. Let's take a listen to today's reading in regard to waiting to see what...

The Word for you today comes from the Book of Ephesians 6th chapter, which informs us of the importance of warfare clothing. In this Christian life, we battle against rulers and authorities (the powerful evil forces of fallen angels headed by Satan, who is a vicious fighter). To withstand their attacks, we must depend on God's strength and use every piece of His armor. Your whole body must be...

Jeremiah the prophet, was chosen by God to deliver a message to the nation of Judah. In the message was a word of warning, as the potter has power over the clay, so does God have power over you . Today, warnings are all around us (in every town, city, state, and in every country) . Different day, same God, we are the clay, and He is the Potter; cannot God do with us as the potter over his clay? Bl...

Scripture invites you to seek strength from God through prayer. Draw near to your mediator, Jesus Christ. He will represent you before God, make intercession for you (Heb. 7:25), and give mercy and grace to help in times of need (Heb. 4:16). We should take seriously God's Word: "casting all your care upon Him: for He careth for you (1 Pet. 5:7). If we are happy in the LORD, we must sing s...

Do you know why you are here, this is a question many of us have asked at one time or another. The answer is simple, it's because God chose us! Paul says that God "chose us in Him" to emphasize that salvation depends totally on God. We are not saved because we deserve it, but because God is gracious and freely gives and blesses us with His salvation. The LORD does not want to see any...

Jesus told the parable of two men who went to the Temple to pray. One of these men was a Pharisee who did not go to the temple to pray to God but to announce to all within earshot how good he was. Whereas the other man who was a tax collector recognizes his sin and begs for mercy as he prays to God. This seemed to ignore the Pharisee, moving him to differentiate himself from other men stating how...

"I have become all things to all men, that I might, by all means, save some," Paul stated this as a way to adopt the ways of either Jews or Gentiles. Paul's attempt was to try to find common ground between himself and others. He did this by changing his behavior and manner of approach. To outside observers, Paul may have looked as one who was inconsistent, however, his main goal was...

BE CAREFUL FOR NOTHING. Brother Paul's instructions to us is to not be anxious or worried about anything! The one essential cure for worry is prayer, for the following reasons. Through prayer, we renew our trust in the LORD's faithfulness by casting our anxieties and problems upon Him who cares for us (Mat. 6:25-34; 1 Pet. 5:7). The peace of God comes to guard our hearts and minds as a res...

In the reading of the 91st division of the Book of Psalms, the Psalmist expresses the security of those who trust fully in God. It assures us that God will be our refuge and that we may seek His protection in times of spiritual and physical danger. He shall give His Angels charge over thee: God commissions angels to watch carefully over the lives and interests of the faithful. Nothing can happen t...

Reading and Lessons from History Psalms 78. Asaph retells the history of the Jewish nation from the time of slavery in Egypt to David's reign. It was told over and over to each generation so they would not forget God and make the same mistakes as their ancestors. God's patience and mercy are clearly revealed in this psalm. Over and over His people rebelled in unfaithfulness, yet God restra...

Exodus 33:17 "Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name , and thou hast also found grace in my sight." This should bring an awareness to all men, that God not only did he know Moses by his name, but He knows all of us by our name. Luke 12 says; "but the very hairs of your head are all numbered." Blessings, Elder B. Hayes The Word for you today Full Life

As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the LORD has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:12-13 Paul offers a strategy to help us live for God day by day (1) imitate Christ's compassionate, forgiving...