Motivation Monday

The anniversary celebration of our Saviors birth is a reminder of the important pieces of God's eternal plan. God intentionally picked each person who would play a part in the narrative of Jesus' life, including His earthly Father. Just like Joseph, we have been chosen to be a part of the continuation of the redemption narrative.

Forgiveness is a difficult human task, practically impossible to do on our own. But when we rely on God's Spirit to aid us in exercising the gift of forgiveness what was impossible becomes possible, no matter how great the offense or damage was done to us.

Despite the uncertainty and chaos of our world, we can rest in the knowledge that God has His children in the safety of His hand.

Thanksgiving is more than just a word or words that we utter out of our mouths. Thanksgiving is an offering the we give unto God that reflects the nature of our hearts.

One of the hardest things for most human beings to do is to sit, be still, and just relax. During this holiday season, instead of missing out on the joy around us because of busyness, let's take time to refresh ourselves and enjoy the moment.

Despite what the enemy tries to sell us, every single believer is valuable to the Kingdom of God. Because of the value we bring to the world around us, we can trust in God to preserve us for His glory.

Don't be afraid when life, as we planned, goes off script. Instead of panicking, we must trust God to fulfill His purpose and trust that what He has placed in us will work perfectly with the changes.

God has saved and redeemed us through Jesus Christ. Because of this, we are carriers of the Gospel of Hope, and we are proof of God's love for humanity. Therefore, we must do just as Paul did, share the exciting news of God with others.

As Christ's followers, we are to be testimonies of what it means to be good. We are to be the living replicas of Jesus and treat others with love and compassion, even when they mistreat us. We are to be good humans.

No matter how much we try, it is impossible to eliminate the difficult moments in our lives. No matter who we are, the bumps of life will come to us all. However, there is good news for those in Christ. Just as the woman with the issue of blood found hope by touching the hem of Jesus' garment, we too can find hope when it seems we are hanging on by a mere thread.

We are reminded of the deniable strength of a man who takes up the weapon of intercessory to fight against the enemy. Lot's life was spared twice because Abraham stood in the posture of protector for Lot and his family, and God needs men to do the same for their families and communities.

Reflecting on the historic day of the March On Washington For Jobs and Freedom, Mel honors the 60th anniversary by reminding Christ's followers to obey God's word and do what is just, show love, and stand in unity with like-minded believers. Christians are called to be God's agents of love and justice.

In Psalm 56 David cries unto God when he is captured by the Philistines in Gath. Despite his current situation, David declares that he need not fear his enemy because of the confidence he has that God is for him. Just like David, we can rest in the assurance that if we are walking in God's righteousness God is with and for us in every circumstance that will come against us. So we can walk in this...

Psalm 100:3 reminds us as believers that we have a responsibility to acknowledge the sovereignty of our God. As we submit to His Lordship we position ourselves to reap the benefit of His tender love for us.