Life without vision (focus, or purpose) causes you to feel as though you're just existing.  We can become so aimless that we never realize that God can, and still wants to use our life for something miraculous.  Because of the trials, we come to God looking for answers, but the real solution is found in listening to His question..."What can I do for you?" Like Bartimaues (Mark 10:46-52), the revelation comes when we realize the true response to this question is "God I want to be able to see what you can do THROUGH me." Up to now you have seen what you can do, what people can do, what money can do...but now it's time see what GOD can do!

Oftentimes, due to life's issues we forget that we have a purpose that is greater than the circumstances.  Constant focus on the situations causes us to miss our

opportunity for greatness.  Once we learn our true identity that we are the workmanship of God, past mistakes and current limitations no longer hinder us.

Understand that God prepared your purpose beforehand, and all we have to do is stand even in the midst of trials.Recognize that underneath the erroneous brushstrokes of your life, exist a priceless painting

ready to be displayed to the world.  Listen to the message from Ephesians 2:10 to empower you to walk in your good work.

Imagine holding on to a promise for years, only to have it snatched because of one infraction.  Add to that, the frustration of seeing others obtain what you desired.  Using the story of Moses "striking the rock", Pastor Antonio teaches how not trusting God's instruction can cost us.  We learn that operating in our true identity, we have the authority and dominion to shift atmospheres with our words.  When we stop allowing situations to speak to us and we speak to them, we are set free and blessings begin to be released into our lives.  Words shape our actions, and actions shape our destiny...what are you speaking.

When one part of the body is affected, then the whole body

is subject to pain.  Left untreated, a divisive spirit, rooted

in the instutional systemic manipulation can

cause the all types of issues, much like we see in our country

today. Christ came with a social justice that was a liberation,

not from physical oppression, but mental.  Ultimately, a person's

liberation will not be at the hands of someone else, but by

a decision to live beyond, and inspite of, the labels of man, connecting

to the unstoppable power found through Christ.  Allow your actions

to spiritually driven and walk in the favor of the Lord.

In life, you will experience a painful "sharpening" from time to time, going through various problems and issues.  It can leave you feeling grind down, worn out, and even broken.  Using 1 Peter 5:6-11, and a simple #2 pencil, Pastor Antonio teaches us 5 principles that give us the power to come through these things and become a stronger person. Once you understand that it's the power that is within you, you will begin to leave your mark on this world.  You are not called to fit in, or even draw within the lines, its' time make new ones. Place yourself in God's hand, and allow Him to write your story.

We all, at time, feel the pain of wanting to do and be more.  Left unchecked, issues of life have a way of suffocating our greatness, causing us to just exist instead of live.  The enemy wants to keep us bound, but like Lazarus, we must hear and receive the Word of God, and it's promises for our lives, and walk out of our "grave" mindset and conditions.  Pastor Antonio, using the familiar story, illustrates how we must break away from the things that bind our identity, so that we walk in our dominion and authority.  Oftentimes we are not what we have become, but we just need to unwrap ourselves.  It's time to get free!

Waiting is yet another frustrating trial we emerge from on the way to the victory God promised. It seems like as it gets closer to where we think time is running out, the delay becomes inevitable.  However, as people of God, we have to be immovable on God's Word over every promise in our life. Just because we can't see right now, doesn't mean the Holy Spirit isn't working behind the scenes orchestrating the arrival.  Pastor Paula teaches how Habakkuk waited, not rushing prematurely, knowing the appointed time was coming.  While waiting, you've got to remind yourself that a delay is not a denial.  We must stay in the presence of God, tapping into the power within, and speak life over our vision and promises.

Oftentimes in life, we find ourselves subject to some type of injustice, whether financially, on our jobs, physically, or emotionally.  We can get so focused on mopping the water (correcting the injustice) that we forget to turn off the busted pipes (the cause of the injustice) and the water (injustice) continues to flood our lives. 

There comes a point where we must no longer see ourselves as victims, and fight off the vultures and jackals of discouragement, disappointment, and depression.

As Pastor Antonio walks us through the story of Rizpah, a seemingly insignificant woman that was a concubine of Saul, we see that extreme times called for extreme measures.  She decided to fight to be the light in a dark situation.  You have to understand that what you're going through is not eternal.  We have a God that says if you just do what is possible for you, He will handle the impossible.

Do you feel like the idea, business, ministry, etc. you gave birth to is under attack, or the attack even starts before you give birth.  The affliction comes by way of health, finance, job, family or mental (thought) issues, and can cause us to simply give up and abort our destiny.  We must believe that when there's "danger in our manger" that God will always reveal people, provisions, and a position that are a blessing to our lives.  Looking at the story of Jesus' birth, Pastor Antonio teaches how we must recognize the divine connections, utilize the divine supply, and walk in our divine location.  These things are irrevocably linked to our destiny, and God's providence is always at work.

For many of us, the one thing that stops us from moving forward is fear.  Left unchecked, this fear can paralyze us to the point that we never fully reach the destiny that God has called us to.  As Pastor Paula teaches, God tell us in Romans 8 that those led by the Spirit of God did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear.  Rejecting this shackling fear, and the bondage mindset is what distinguished our ancestors of faith.

Stop letting your fear put a hold on your purpose! Faith will always overcome fear! Trust God, then go for it!

We have to start speaking life over that which looks dark, using the power of the Word of God. Let's stop being available for the enemy to impart his lies, and wickedness into our lives. The best way to overcome fear is to choke it out with faith.