The Church Within You!

As we turn away from our sin and return to God, we discover refreshment and renewal. We are granted grace to move forward in forgiveness and are clothed with power to live righteously and resist future temptations. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know

Patience is a challenging skill to develop in relationships, especially when you feel lonely, empty, and incomplete. Don't rush; wait for the right moment. God knows exactly what you need, so seek His guidance first. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes UCB Word For Today

Are you letting past or present circumstances hold you back and prevent you from moving forward? If Jesus were to ask you, "Do you wish to be made whole?" what would your answer be? Read John 5:6 Think about it. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes UCB WORD FOR TODAY

To discover your life's purpose, you must start with God as your reference point. Remember it is He who made you; He redeemed you; He has a plan for your life, and He will reveal it to you. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes UCB Word for Today

Father, I can't believe you chose me. With all my faults and all the times I go my own way, I'm amazed You call me Your beloved child. Knowing I bring pleasure to You just by being me is one of the great joys of my life. Amen! Blessings, Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know | Ephesians 1:5 NLT

The power of the tongue is not only harsh and angry words, but also false and foolish doctrines. The tongue is the main expression of our personality and usually calls forth an immediate reaction, of one kind or another, in others. This tiny member has been known to cause many wars, loss of life, and end many marriages. Our words steer our lives and direct our destiny. Let's work at keeping it...

"For forty days He was tempted by the devil." Luke 4:2 NIV Don't give in to fear and despair. Don't quit, and don't run. God has ordained victory for you. You may have taken a few hits and carry a few scars, but God will bring you through and make you stronger and wiser if you trust Him and stand on His Word. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT | NIV

Just as a shepherd cares for his sheep, Jesus, the Good Shepherd, cares for His flock (those who follow Him). "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who ever came before Me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture." John 10:7-9 Come to Jesus, He wil...

Fascination: allure, attract, captivate, charm, and enchant. The natural result of love is fascination: being so irresistibly drawn to something that nothing can keep you from it. Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know | TWSB

"Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:25—26 If you are looking for support, remember God is your all in all! Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know

The believer is simply an "earthen vessel'; it is the treasure within the vessel that gives the vessel its value. 2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We can take heart that God is glorified through weak vessels! Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT | TWSB

"IF THE LORD WILL". We should never boast about tomorrow nor anything that lies before us. In making goals and plans for the future, believers must always consider God and His Will. We must not act like the rich fool spoken of in Luke 12:16-21; instead, we must recognize that true happiness and a helpful life are entirely dependent on God. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes NIV | F...

There is a divine energy that fills and dwells within the hearts and souls of believers in God. God does not call us to speculate about the nature of this power. He desires that we use it to partner with Him in His purposes on earth. Therefore, if you are connected to the power source, are you using your God-given power for His work? Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes TWFYT | NKJV

Gossip! If you wouldn't say something to a person's face, don't say it behind their back. Make this a personal litmus test for all future conversations. Adopt a no-tolerance attitude toward gossip. You have the power to shut it down before it spreads like wildfire. If it's not edifying to your soul, then why let it in? Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know

We may be facing challenges that seem to press us from every side; however, we must remember that we are not defeated. We may be confused, but we are not in despair. We may even have been persecuted, but we are not abandoned because we know the One who has our back, no matter how tough the situation appears. God's Glory covers us, and He keeps us and has never forsaken us. Remember that! Bless...

LORD, I bring all my emotions before You and ask You to meet me in whatever is now holding me or keeping me from feeling at ease. Allow me to feel Your presence, so that I know I am not alone. Only You, LORD, can comfort me. Help me to be a comfort to those around me who need it, in the same way You have shown me comfort. Blessings in prayer, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know | TWS...

Understanding the depth of God's love and the power of prayer and trust in God. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know

To be able to say "my God" by faith transformed David's wilderness experience into a worship experience. With his whole being, body and soul, he yearned for God's satisfying presence. Just as we have physical senses that are satisfied by God's creation, so we have spiritual senses that can be fulfilled only by Christ. He is the bread of life (John 6), and He gives us the wate...

"In the Word of God, I have a hiding place!" David was unable to climb higher on his own; he needed the Lord to help and sustain him. We are never so far away—or, as in the case of Jonah, so far down (Jon. 2) that we can't pray to God. We must trust that God will never fail us in any crisis. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know | TWSB

The concept of "breaking every chain" is a common theme in scripture, often used to represent overcoming obstacles, finding freedom, and experiencing liberation from sin and bondage. Isaiah 9:4 Prophesies that God will break the chains that bind His people. "For You have broken he yoke of his burden And the staff of his shoulder, The rod of his oppressor, As in the day of Midian.&qu...

No matter the troubles or trials we face, it's always beneficial to look back and recall the goodness of the LORD. David remembered how long he had waited before the LORD delivered him from his enemies and Saul, but the day came when God inclined His ear, heard his cries, and lifted him from the pit. You are never too far out of reach for God to hear your cry and deliver you. Trust God. Blessi...

God is my hope for today and tomorrow. He is my all in all. God is the strength of my life; His promises are always sure. I know He never falls short of His Word. I want to go with Him when He returns. Please, LORD, help me to live each day and walk in Your way according to Your Word. God is my hope for life here on this day and every day. God is my all in all! Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara H...

Psalm 19:8 states, "The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes." In other words, God's laws are righteous and bring joy, while his clear commands provide insight.  Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know | ESV

'Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.' God Himself asks us to call Him, and He will answer. Isaiah 65:24 "It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear. " There you have it, signed, sealed, and delivered. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes Be Still & Know

Psalm 94:12 states that  happiness is found in being disciplined by the LORD and taught from His law. It highlights the blessing of learning from God's corrections and instructions, ultimately leading to rest and relief from adversity. The psalmist recognized that the difficulties of life could help him mature in his faith. If God immediately rescued His people from their personal difficulties...