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Joy Comes In The Morning

5 For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. ~ Psalms 30:5KJV

If God loves you, He will discipline you, but it’s only for a short time because He loves you. Therefore, His favor lasts a lifetime. His favor will open doors that were once closed; it brings that promotion that was out of reach. It protects that wayward child and restores that broken relationship.

His love is the reason why weeping will only last a night, but when the sun comes up, it brings joy, new hope, renewed mercies, and fresh blessings. Be blessed today, be joyful today, be hopeful and optimistic today; God loves you and cares for you.

Father, we, Your children, come and present to You the offering of praise. Receive it today and leave behind a blessing. Thank You, in Jesus’ name, amen.

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Fighting The Stress

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ~ Philippians 4:8

Paul told us to renew our minds and focus on things that are admirable, praiseworthy, etc. How do we renew our minds? By following this simple instruction: Don’t let anger get the best of you. I know that overlooking other drivers can be challenging, but the results are a health hazard. It releases chemicals in your bloodstream that have adverse effects on your body. So do stress and unforgiveness. Your Health, both spiritual and physical, is not worth those negative emotions.

Dear LORD, help me to learn to control my thoughts, reactions, and emotions. Help me to overlook and forgive that I, too, may be forgiven. Help me to focus on good thoughts and meditate on what is noble, admirable, and kind. Help me to let go of the anger inside, might live a peaceful and low-stress life. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.

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Be Courageous When Facing Assyria

6 He appointed military officers over the people and assembled them before him in the square at the city gate and encouraged them with these words: 7 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.” ~ 2 Chronicles 32:6-7

Judah was being threatened by Assyria, and yes, they were the leading world power. Yes, they had a large, mighty, experienced, and well-funded army. But Hezekiah reminded them of the God factor. And today, you may be facing your Assyria. Maybe you’re being bullied at work or at school. Maybe it’s a health issue or a problem only God knows about, and it’s overwhelming. Or maybe you just need to be reminded today of the greater power that dwells in you. For greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. Don’t be afraid; you are an overcomer because you are a child of God. Be strong; you can do all things because Christ strengthens you. You are blessed and highly favored because you are a creation and child of God.

Heavenly Father, pour out Your love today on Your people. Encourage hearts and strengthen minds. We are Your people and the sheep of Your pastures. Cover and provide for each household that reads and believes this message this morning. In the name of Jesus, we pray, amen.

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Blessed Indeed

25 Because of your father’s God, who helps you, because of the Almighty, who blesses you with blessings of the skies above, blessings of the deep springs below, blessings of the breast and womb. ~ Genesis 49:25

As a child of God, you are blessed indeed. For the blessings of Almighty God is all around you. Reach up, reach out, and take hold of the blessings He has reserved just for you. Speak them over your children, and pronounce them over your family. For the blessings of God is greater than the blessings of ancient mountains or the bounty of age-old Hills.

Heavenly Father, please bless Your people today. Encourage the discouraged, bind up the brokenhearted, and teach us Your ways so that we may know You and receive blessings from Your hand. Help us to recognize and appreciate all the blessings you’ve blessed us with. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Stay Awake And Watch

45 Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? 46 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 47 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions. 48 But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed,’ 49 and begins to beat his fellow servants and eats and drinks with drunkards, 50 the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know 51 and will cut him in pieces and put him with the hypocrites. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ~ Matthew 24:45-51

“Stay Awake! Keep watch!” This should become the anthem cry of today’s Church. But instead, today’s Church has been lulled to sleep by sweet, savory words tickling our ears. We’ve been pacified by smooth-talking politicians and their indirect bribes.

Today’s Church has fallen asleep on their watch. We’ve become like sleeping dogs that don’t bark.

Jesus said, blessed is the servant whom He finds doing what He has commanded him to do. That servant will be well rewarded. But “woe” be on the servant that is found asleep and is not doing what the master has commanded.

We all have a purpose to fulfill, but the problem is the enemy knows and understands our purpose better than we do. So he sets up the perfect blockers for us so that we’ll be distracted and lulled asleep before we even fully comprehend our God-given call for our lives. Therefore, stay awake and watch. Be alert, for the enemy is on the prowl.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Stay Awake And Watch.

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Put All Things Under Christ

37 Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. ~ Matthew 10:37

The concept of Christ being above every single thing in our lives is a difficult one to grasp when you really think about it. See, it’s not just the things of this world that have to be beneath Christ, but also our dearest loved ones. Why? Well, when you love your family more than you love Christ, then you’ll begin to not only overlook the sins of your family but fully accept and embrace them. We can see this throughout the Church today.

We don’t correct sin anymore; instead, we make excuses for sin to run rampant in those we love. When we do this, we put our family above Christ. And if we put our family above Christ, then we can’t actually pick up our cross and follow Him. We can’t abide in His love. Sin isn’t something that we can allow in our lives. We can’t let in even a grain of sin because sin’s one goal is to corrupt and destroy. It wants to rule your life. When you tolerate sin, you end up inviting more sin into your life.

So, when it comes to your family, don’t tolerate sin. Yes, love them. Yes, treat them with gentleness and kindness, but you don’t have to accept their sin. Place before God. Pray for them. Fast for them. Believe that God will intervene and show them the Truth. Spiritually fight for your family so that you won’t just save their soul but also your own.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Put All Under Christ.

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Focus On Your Purpose

55 Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And are not His brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? ~ Matthew 13:55

We’re each called to a specific purpose. Each and every one of us is called by God Himself to fulfill a specific job while on this earth. Here’s the thing, though, not everyone can see your potential. Not everyone can see what God can.

You may come from an insignificant family in an insignificant part of the world, but God uses insignificant people. Oftentimes, when we look at ourselves, we only see what the world tells us. Where we come from. What our parents have done. Our failures. Our shortcomings. Our mistakes. Our ignorance. This isn’t how God sees us.

No, we’re not perfect. Yes, we do make mistakes. These are impossible to avoid, but they don’t take away from who we are in Christ. It may seem like you have a lot going against you, but if God is for you, who can be against you? When your faith, hope, and trust are in God, then your past cannot hold you back. God will use every willing heart.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Focus On Your Purpose.

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Trust God In All Circumstances

21 But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. ~ Genesis 39:21

Joseph was sold into slavery by his own brothers. Then once he began to make way as a slave in Potiphar’s house, Potiphar’s wife lied about him and had him thrown into prison. Joseph is one of the best examples of how up and down life can be. Some days, your life is going great, but other days the enemy is after you, and one thing goes bad after another. That’s how life goes. Life is messy. It has ups and downs. It has good days and bad days, but when you follow God and put your trust in Him, He gives you His favor and shows you steadfast love, just like Joseph.

Joseph was sold by his own brothers and ended up in prison, but he never let it keep him down. He remained faithful to the LORD. He remained encouraged by the LORD. Why? Most likely because of his dreams. He knew that he was called for greater things. He knew that the LORD wouldn’t abandon him because he knew God had called him for greater and better things. This is the same with us today. We are called by God Almighty. He has greater and better plans in store for us. It won’t always be easy, but when God is for you, who can be against you? Always remember God works all things out for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Trust God In All Circumstances.

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Focus On The Truth

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.~ Philippians 4:8-9

The first thing Paul tells us to focus on is Truth. Why? Because if we focus on the Truth, then lies can’t confuse us or lead us astray. In fact, all of these are practical steps that Paul is lining out for us to follow in order to keep Jesus relevant and foremost in our lives. If we just focused on Truth, it would eliminate 95% of the foolishness that we watch on social media that is portrayed as Truth and honorable but is evil and deceitful.

What we focus on is what fills our minds, souls, and spirits. If we focus on the lies and deceit of the enemy, then we’ll end up just like Eve. The moment she stopped focusing on the Truth of God and started focusing on the deception of the enemy was the moment she allowed the enemy a foothold in her mind causing her to sin. This is why we have to focus on the Truth of God because it’s a guide to our lives. It’s a lamp onto our feet and a light onto our paths.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Focus On The Truth.

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Be Alert

32 But of that day or that hour knoweth no one, not even the angels in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. 33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. 34 It is as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch. 35 Watch therefore: for ye know not when the lord of the house cometh, whether at even, or at midnight, or at cockcrowing, or in the morning; 36 lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. ~ Mark 13:32-37KJV

It’s not enough to just Stay Awake; we need to stay awake and keep watch as well. Keep watch, with all diligence, over our hearts. Why? Because we live in a fallen and depraved world that grows more and more wicked and depraved each and every day, and we do not want to be swept up in their tide.

Neither do we know the day nor the hour when Jesus will break the eastern sky to come back to get us, and we need to be ready. Because even though these words were indeed spoken to the disciples, Jesus was speaking to all Christians. We are to stay awake and watch.

We are to guard your soul in such a way that it fosters a strong desire to know Jesus Christ. To have a real relationship with Him. To have a strong desire for the things of God. To stay awake and prepare for the Second Coming of Christ.

Peace. Love. Go Forth and Be Alert.

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