The Drive - A Daily Devotional by Pastor Mike Sternad

Send us Fan Mail A lot of our words come from being too future focused. The Lord made it clear that we need to just think about today presently, what we are doing, and what God wants us to do Don’t worry about tomorrow, God has it taken care of. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Spiritual growth takes time. We don’t become mature believers overnight. We must feed our spirit and soul with the truth of God We must seek the Lord through prayer and connect with other like-minded believers. Give yourself grace in order to spiritually grow. We are constantly learning and being refined by our Almighty God. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We should meet with one another often.  One on one AND as a group. As a Church we are LIVING this life on mission together.  What a privilege. What a blessing.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Oftentimes God allows challenges in our lives to grow our faith.  Don’t despise those times embrace them! Be uncomfortable for the Kingdom!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Watch and pray for the enemy is always trying to set traps that we can’t see that will lead to Pain. Beware and be aware spiritually Support the show

Send us Fan Mail God wants to continue to renew you and use you in new way. When you are open to the Lord’s leading, you will see the Lord do some unconventional and beautiful works in and through your life Be open to his leading! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jesus is the light of the world You and I are called to reflect His light to those around us People are helpless and hopeless, and need the Lord Pray for boldness and be a witness for Jesus Christ Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail Life can be tough and tiring. The unexpected happens often. We may get to the point of exhaustion and weariness. This is why it’s critical to seek the Lord, look to the Lord, and rest upon the Lord every single day. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Joshua chapter 6 was the defeat at Jericho Joshua chapter 7 was the sin of Aiken. Joshua 8 was the encouragement from God to go forward. Do not let defeats define your life. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail There is no place like home. When we go away, it’s usually an adventure and a blessing like camping. But when we come home, that’s where we are safe, that’s what we are used to, that’s what we love, that’s where we are comfortable. Jesus  is preparing a place for us in heaven, so may we use our time wisely on this earth. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail God is presently preparing us for what lies ahead.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail One way to seriously and effectively ministries to ask questions and then listen It brings the person’s heart to the surface so that you can minister from that point Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We are all on a journey that the Lord is leading us on. Where we are presently is exactly where the Lord desires for us to be used by Him. We must be led by the spirit and follow fervently after Him. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail There’s beauty in the desert. During ypur desert seasons, remember to continue to seek God During those desert seasons, remember to look up Embrace those desert seasons, for often, God wants to teach us in and through them There is beauty in the desert! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We were created by God  to gather together. It’s such a joy to assemble together with like-minded believers who love Jesus as much as you. Being  able to worship get into the word and fellowship together is absolutely necessary and amazing Do not forsake the assembling of ourselves together. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We should stop focusing on the destination and start hinging in on the journey, embracing it and soaking it in. The journey is the best part. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We all get frustrated when things don’t go the way we thought they would go.  We all can get bent out of shape in an instant.  There are some ways we can cub frustration that would help us to get back to the place if a settled heart.  Prayer Scripture Fellowship Journaling  Exercise   "It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake y...

Send us Fan Mail The apostle Paul tells us to forget those things that are behind and reach forward to those things that are ahead. Yes, there are certain things that we should put behind us, and there are certain things that we should remember, but when it comes to our walk with the Lord, we should be progressing daily We might be going at a different pace from day-to-day, but let us pursue God o...

Send us Fan Mail The Lord Jesus would remind his disciples of the same thing often. We need to remember to focus on the spiritual. A few ways we do this are stay in his word, seek him in prayer, and fellowship with one another. Church has many functions, and some major benefits, but one blessing is that it helps us remember what life is about. Life is not about you and me, life is about the Lord a...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you want to be or not, you are an influence.  As a Christian you are called to reflect the light of Christ to all who we encounter.  We are not perfect but we are to magnify the One who is perfect.  We are called to be witnesses, ambassadors and representatives of Jesus.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Gid has a plan for your life.  Everything happens for a reason. Our job is to seek the Lord and make sure we are in the center of His will!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail God can use our past moments to minister to other's.  The trials you’ve been through can be used to encourage others going through the same exact thing!  We don’t want to go back to the past but we can revisit the past to help other's presently.  God doesn’t waste any pay moments or seasons!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts. Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all tho...

Send us Fan Mail praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:18-20 Supp...