Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Festivities
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
A Psalm of David
Monday, December 29, 2008
The Cost
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Prayer
The Twelve Apostles 12-16At about that same time he climbed a mountain to pray. He was there all night in prayer before God. The next day he summoned his disciples; from them he selected twelve he designated as apostles: Simon, whom he named Peter, Andrew, his brother, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James, son of Alphaeus, Simon, called the Zealot, Judas, son of James, Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Prayer
Make prayer apart of your daily activities; morning , noon, and night. You will be like a tree, planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever you do shall prosper.
In Christ
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Parable on Prayer
2saying, "In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man.
3"There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, 'Give me legal protection from my opponent.'
4"For a while he was unwilling; but afterward he said to himself, 'Even though I do not fear God nor respect man,
6And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge said;
7now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?
8"I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?" Luke 18:1-9 (New American Standard Bible)
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Pursuit Of Excellence
Enjoy your Life Today. Spread some love, all around , to all the people you come into contact with. It is going to be a great day; say it, believe it, act like it.
Be Blessed
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The Pursuit Of Excellence
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Pursuit Of Excellence
Jesus said that He came that you may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows) (a quality life). Vince Lombardi caught the vision of excellence and determined that you cant sit around and accept mediocrity and expect to have a quality, abundant life. You must press toward the mark of excellence to be really fulfilled in life. You can accomplish this without destroying or hurting others. Take the time to explain to them that you are going to pursue excellence and you expect them to do the same. If they can't preform and meet your expectation, take them under your wing and train them without lowering your standard. Isn't that what our Savior did?
Selah
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
The Pursuit Of Excellence
Darius reorganized his kingdom. He appointed one hundred twenty governors to administer all the parts of his realm. Over them were three vice-regents, one of whom was Daniel. The governors reported to the vice-regents, who made sure that everything was in order for the king. But Daniel, brimming with spirit and intelligence, so completely outclassed the other vice-regents and governors that the king decided to put him in charge of the whole kingdom. Daniel 6:1-3 The Message
In the previous chapter of Daniel, King Belshazzar was slain and Darius became the king. Darius decided to reorganize his kingdom. That was expected because most leaders that come in to that type of situation, where they take over from a previous administration, will have to make changes to people in the existing administration. Darius placed people that would be loyal to him and that had the same vision as he did so that unity prevails.
I really want to focus on Daniel. He served Belshazzar's father as the chief of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldean's, and soothsayers. Inasmuch as an excellent spirit, knowledge, understanding, interpreting dreams, solving riddles, and explaining enigmas was found in him. Today, they would say Daniel was involved with witchcraft, but we will talk about that subject later. Once he interpreted Belshazzar's writing on the wall, he placed Daniel third in charge of his kingdom which ended that night.
When Darius became king, he kept Daniel in that position, Why? Because he had a spirit of excellence upon him. Look what the NKJ says in Daniel 6:3; Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.
That's what I want to pray over you today, that you would have a spirit of excellence upon you which will give you favor in the land. Lord place an excellent spirit within them right now, I speak life to excellence in them today, I say they will have an excellent spirit in them. I bind up confusion in their hearts and speak clarity to their life. I speak confusion to mediocrity, mediocrity will not reign in our life, mediocrity will not have unity or vision in our lives and it will die because of confusion causing it to loose footing and lack of communication. We will walk in a spirit of excellence today, In Jesus Christ Name.
Amen
Friday, December 12, 2008
The Pursuit Of Excellence
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
The Pursuit Of Excellence
Be Blessed
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Psalm 24:7-10
Friday, December 5, 2008
The First Noel
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Pray
Jesus would arise early in the morning and go somewhere to pray. He would also separate Himself from the crowds during the day to pray. Even though Jesus was the Son of God, the word that became flesh and dwelt among us, the one who walked in the full power of the Almighty, even though He was all of this He still had to get away and pray. Does this raise any thoughts in your mind that this could be very crucial to a successful journey with the Lord.
I truly believe the bigger your task is in life the more you need to pray. The amount of time you spend in prayer should equal to the amount of responsibility you have at a minimum. This is one way you can strengthen your spirit so that you can stand strong and mighty in the Lord.
I also believe God is calling His people back to a house of worship and prayer. In today's economy and other challenges we face in the world it is vital you have a strong prayer life. I know some how, some way, everything will work out for our good. His word says the righteous have never been forsaken or his seed begging for bread. Its all good.
Do you feel like you are loosing the battle? Pray! Do you feel you are loosing control of your kids? Pray! Is your family falling apart? Pray! Is your business or the company you work for loosing money? Pray! Pray! Pray!
Follow the example of Jesus. If He needed to pray, how much more do we need to pray? Just commit to it. Just do it.
Be Blessed
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
The Rain Of Your Presence
Every day that I live
With every breath I breathe
Let the rain of Your presence fall on me
Everywhere that I go
Lord, let Your presence flow
Rain on me
Love divine, joy unspeakable
Overflowing in my soul
This heart of mine is refreshed and at rest
Your presence, in Your presence
Danny Chambers
Today sing unto the Lord. It is so powerful to be able to get into the presence of the Lord. To abide in the shadow of the almighty. You have so much to gain from being in the presence of the Lord and it all starts by praising and worshiping Him. Sing a new song to the Lord today and watch Him do a new thing for you.
In Christ
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Jesus the Lamb of God
Saturday, November 29, 2008
In The Beginning
Friday, November 28, 2008
Strong Tower
Today put your trust in the Lord, He has your back. Have the assurance that God is your refuge and strength - a very present help in a time of trouble! His name is your fortress and protection in this unstable time. Do not fear, trust in the Lord and do not lean to your own understanding, in everything you think and do, acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.
In Christ
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture,Will give You thanks forever; We will show forth Your praise to all generations. Psalm 79:13
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
For in Him the whole fullness of Deity (the Godhead) continues to dwell in bodily form [giving complete expression of the divine nature].
And you are in Him, made full and having come to fullness of life [in Christ you too are filled with the Godhead--Father, Son and Holy Spirit--and reach full spiritual stature]. And He is the Head of all rule and authority [of every angelic principality and power]. Colossians 2:9-10
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Today, remember He is the LORD our God; His judgments are in all the earth. Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac, And confirmed it to Jacob for a statute,To Israel for an everlasting covenant,
Saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan As the allotment of your inheritance,” When you were few in number, Indeed very few, and strangers in it.
Today, Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
Today, Praise the Lord, For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the LORD made the heavens.
Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place.
Today, Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Give to the LORD glory and strength.
Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness!
Tremble before Him, all the earth. The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved.
Today, Speak to the wind and all the nations. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”
Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it.
Then the trees of the woods shall rejoice before the LORD, For He is coming to judge the earth.
Blessed be the LORD God of Israel From everlasting to everlasting!
Today, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord!
Today, call upon His name; Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Tell everyone you come into contact with of His wondrous works!
Today, glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the lord!
Today, all the people say, “Amen!” and praise the LORD.
1 Chronicles 16 NKJ
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
2 for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;
3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young-
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-
6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
How Beautiful Is The Body Of Christ
Saturday, November 15, 2008
God Is Investing In Your Life
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Gods Extravagant Love For You
Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (New International Version)