I’m not sure how you handle crisis, difficulty or trouble but in today’s podcast I want to equip you with a deeper understanding of the process the Lord has given to us to effectively call on him when trouble hits.   Let me clear something up for those whose lives seem trouble free. Sooner or later trouble and difficultly is coming into your life. No matter how well you take care of yourself or how nice you are to others. The passage of Scripture found in  Job chapter fourteen and verse one which states that our days are short and full of trouble.

The foundation for calling on God is found in Psalm 50:15 where the Lord declares to Call on Me in the day of trouble and I will deliver you and you should glorify me. The key elements of this passage is to call on God, Deliverance and  giving glory to God. 

Calling on the Lord is more then mere words. It is an act of faith and worship. Let’s get into these three elements for a clearer understanding of the process to effectively call on God in times of trouble.

This is not the time to give up. The answers to your prayers is closer than  you  think. War in heavenly realm may be causing the delay but help is on the way.

According to your faith be unto to you

These are difficult times emotionally, financially, and spiritually  for many people. Rapid change  some good some very bad can be disturbing. How should we think, speak, and act. Where should we align ourselves in the midst of upheaval and change?

What does it take to not only survive but to thrive in the midst of uncertainty, pain, difficulty and confusion. Jesus spoke four very powerful words- ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH BE IT UNTO YOU

You see this is where it all begins and ends. Your faith in Christ is the end all be all. Nothing is more vital to living the abundant life in every aspect, physically, mentally, and spiritually then the faith you place in Christ. 

This literally means your life outcomes are tied to your individual level of faith. This should bring an element of excitement  and hope into your life. Because you can greatly influence your life experience through faith in Christ and its NOT in the hands of your manager, significant other, religious and political leaders. Your faith in Christ has  the most influence  in your life outcomes, its all inside of you. Now its time for you to take charge of your life experience and begin to declare let it but done to me according to my faith.

These powerful words Jesus spoke thousands of years ago still ring true today. Remember God is not a man that he would lie. This is  not a philosophical  thought or theory. This is not a maybe or I hope so. This is tried and true as God himself declared heaven and earth will pass away but my words will never pass away.

The phrase according to your faith let it be done to you illustrates the spiritual principle I want to convey in this podcast. Your faith is the channel through which God’s mighty power is manifested in your life. There is a direct correlation between your faith and the extent of the blessings you receive in this life.

You can stand on this-let this become your reality, do not let anything or anyone dictate whats possible for you. The lord has equipped you to determine your destiny through faith in him.

 At this point I know some of you listening to this is thinking I just don’t have that kind of faith. I can’t speak healing, deliverance, favor, or even blessings over my life  let alone someone else’s. When you start having doubts about having enough faith to live the kind of life God has designed you  I want you to no I need you tell yourself these words of Christ found in Matthew 17:20-Even if you have the smallest amount of faith--Nothing will be impossible for you. 

The Lord Favors You

This might sound too good to be true, but the reality is you are favored by God. He loves you and has made plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future he told us this in Jeremiah 29:11. Many of us need to stop listening that negative narrative telling you that God is not for you, you’ve messed up too much or have not earned Gods favor.

Let me be clear on this God’s favor is not something we can earn, but it is a a gift freely given based on God's love for us. I like to describe it as unmerited or undeserved grace, meaning it's not based on a person's merit or actions. But you do have a role on how this favor will show up in your life. 

Regardless of new innovations and inventions humanity is not going to experience any type of utopia. It does not matter if we establish life on mars or the moon. Tech is not going to save humanity nor make us more endearing to one another.

 The end of world as we know it is inevitable. These markers or milestones are key elements that coincide with the Return of Christ. 

We need to prepare our hearts and remain faithful to Christ as we witness the unfolding of His plan. 

Keep your ears and eyes open these four makers/milestones    1. The Preaching of the gospel to every part of the world.          2. Evil doers growing worse and worse                                                  3. The global Persecution of the followers of Christ.                        4. Natural disasters

A discussion on the believers challenges and how to create a better tomorrow.  

Have you ever wondered where the God of the bible is. You know the God that showed up and showed out for the world to take notice. Parting the red sea, dropping manna from heaven, raining fire down at the call of the prophets. Stepping in raising dead bodies at the word of a mere human. 

God made a better covenant with humanity with the introduction of the New Testament. Which brought humanity into a new dispensation with a binding agreement from God. Through Christ our ability to have a relationship with God has been restored. 

Discover how the daily choices we make can bring God closer to us and into our lives.

This week podcast is titled the false identities of self. As followers of Christ there will come a point where the identity of you-that was built over your lifetime will have to be reconstructed. This is not a pain-free process, but it is one that will bring greater purpose, freedom, and meaning into your life. We will discuss the important role identity plays in this life, how false identities are formed in our lives, and how to break free from the false identities of self. In addition you will hear how to reconstruct your identity, find your essence, and carry out the plan God has for your life. 

It seems most of our lives are spent looking to be successful or working towards success. We are conditioned at an early age to believe our lives will be measured by how well we do at certain things. If our true purpose and meaning is found in doing what God has designed us to do why are so many of us running in the opposite direction? Can there be success without a relationship with the Lord? To find our true identity-which is hidden in Christ, to experience contentment, peace, and maintain a sense of fulfillment we need to follow the road map and methodologies God provided for success. 

At some point during the journey as a believer of Christ you will enter periods of waiting. Discouragement and frustration can occur when we find ourselves waiting on God to move on our behalf or address a particular issue we are experiencing.  There are ways to move through the waiting seasons, so they are not filled with negativity, fear and doubt. In the upcoming podcast I will discuss the ins and out of the waiting period, why they occur, and what to do and expect during times of waiting.   I sincerely believe you can come out  of the waiting season stronger, healthier, and more enthusiastic for life than you did before going into a time of waiting.