Lamentations 3:22-24, Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great isYour faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him

Jeremiah 32:26, Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah: 27 “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?

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Proverbs 17:17, A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Quote from C. Raymond Beran 

What is a friend? I will tell you.

Friends are people with whom you dare to be yourself. They ask you to put on nothing, only to be what you are. They do not want you to be better or worse. You do not have to be on your guard. You can say what you think, as long as it is genuinely you. Friends understand those contradictions I n your nature that lead others to misjudge you. With them you breathe freely.Y ou do not have to be careful. They understand. You can weep with them, sing with them, laugh with them, pray with them. Through it all--and underneath--they see, know, and love you. You can dare to be yourself.

"The Work & The Lord of The Work Message" by Bryan Hudson, D.Min.

Delivered at Temple of Faith Church, Louisville, KY

23rd Church Anniversary with Pastor Joel A. Bowman, Sr.

Psalm 145:5, "I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works."

There is something life-lifting in meditating on the works of God. We often marvel at the works of man, but nothing compares to the works of God.  

David wrote in Psalm 19:1-3, The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard.

The heavens are the skies, both the daytime and night skies, going into space. The heavens declare God’s creative glory and his power to regulate all things. David said that day and night utter speech. It also reveals knowledge. God speaks to us through His creation and challenges us to expand our knowledge. Jesus used parables about nature to illuminate truth. Of course, I don’t suggest we worship nature or put nature on the level of God’s word and and person of Christ. I do suggest that you become more impressed with what God has done than what man is doing. 

I challenge you to elevate your thinking and remove yourself from the petty and pointless things of this world that compete for your attention. As a matter of fact, when you meditate on the glorious splendor of God's majesty and on His wondrous works, you will experience a reset in your outlook and in your thinking. By looking at a big God, you will see yourself in proper perspective and realize  your help and strength are available from Christ.

Psalms 19:12-14 concludes with these words of correction and reflection:

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Revelation 3:7

 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write,

‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: 8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.”

 Colossians 3:23-24 NKJV

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for[a]you serve the Lord Christ

There is the work of the Lord, and then there is the Lord of the work. The two do not necessarily go hand-in-hand.

Affirmation:The Work & the Lord of the Work

• God has opened a door to me, not only to do His work, but to draw closer to the Lord of the work.

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1 Peter 1:13, The Amplified Bible 

So brace up your minds; be sober (circumspect, morally alert); set your hope wholly and unchangeably on the grace (divine favor) that is coming to you when Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is revealed.

Main Point: Having a proper mindset results in joy, success, and fruitful living, not only for yourself, but for others

Peter is not talking about a garment. He is referring to our minds:

• Deal with the loose ends that exist in our minds and emotions;

1. Renew your mind: Romans 12:2

2. Set your mind: Colossians 3:2

3. Focus your mind: Philippians 4:8

4. Use Your Faith: Hebrews 4:2

Winner’s Mindset Affirmations:

• By the grace of God, I am what I am

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