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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1 ESV If we do a little math we will see that our blessings are greater than our burdens. Blessings > Burdens Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thes. 5:18 ESV Do everything without complaining and arguing. Philippians 2:14 NLT Rather than debating whethe...

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1 ESV If we do a little math we will see that our blessings are greater than our burdens. Blessings > Burdens Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thes. 5:18 ESV Do everything without complaining and arguing. Philippians 2:14 NLT Rather than debating whethe...

The Christian life requires constantly coaching our hearts to trust God in everything and in every way. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Comparison is the opposite of trust and a sure fire way to derail God’s design for your life. Comparison and fear fade away...

od’s plan isn’t a snap and upload destiny, but a destiny developed through His process. The process reveals the vision the photographer had when he captured the photo in the first place. When your life is captured by Christ, you realize His vision by trusting His process. Now the Lord said to Samuel, “You have mourned long enough for Saul. I have rejected him as king of Israel, so fill your flask...

When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” So Jesus went with him. A large...

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 ESV Distrust robs us of real relationships and eternal impact. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:6 NLT Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8 NASB...

Trust - Reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 ESV The most reasonable choice we can make it to look for find and follow God’s will and wisdom. Trust His Direction, His Timing, His Covering and Council, His Provision and His Process. Have confidence in your leader...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalms 23:1-4 ESV Unchecked disobedience will cause at bes...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalms 23:1 ESV We live with lack when we’re lost looking for contentment anywhere but in Christ. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalms 23:1 ESV Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 ESV He makes me lie down in green pastures. Psalms 23:2 ESV The Good Shepherd leads or di...

You don’t have to be baaad to be bad at making decisions you were never meant to make alone. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your ro...

Soft hearts are easier to redeem. We love stories that redeem because they are an echo of the story Jesus has written for us. He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name. Psalm 111:9 NRSV Jesus saves or redeems us by paying our sin debt and in the process He restores His will for us to better than before condition. The word that came to Jer...

Today’s big idea: It’s never a waste to give your heart to God! (What a Waste) Spiritual Heart - The decision making, living and loving, passion powered center of the soul. You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. Matthew 22;37 NLT ( Bring Heart / Sports, Work. Friendship, Marriage, Ministry, Church.) Commitment is the bridge between purpose and passio...

A heart for His house comes from having a heart for God and the things that matter to Him. Show Motion Graphic Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. Acts 20:28 NIV The Gospel is the hope of the world and the Church is the hope of the Gospel. As you go, proclaim this messag...

God loves His church because He loves His children. And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing...

Freedom is found and maintained in an everyday relationship with Jesus! Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 ESV The real Jesus changes people. We were created for a real deal right and tight relat...

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13-14 ESV Today’s chain breaking choice is Selflessness! Choosing selflessness is a little like trying to fold a fitted sheet, it’s hard to know where to start...

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Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. I Peter 2:16 ESV Jesus came to free us from sin’s penalty and power, to give us life now and forever. When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom. But now...

Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. I Peter 2:16 ESV When I look at my biggest issues what I discover is that most of the time I am my biggest issue. Don’t give up on freedom! Jesus was always healing, helping and liberating the too far gone crowd and He still is! When we give up on freedom we often shift our energy to defendin...

He gives us more grace. James 4:6 NIV Grace is the unmerited favor and supernatural ability of God displayed in the life of the person who chooses to follow him. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV Grace is divi...

Grace, the noun: Unmerited favor Grace(d), the adjective: living life with a supernatural enabling from the Holy Spirit Grace, also noun: the smile on the Lord’s face when we step into His throne room Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 Our only chance of survival is to approach the Kin...