Jesus warned us of wars and rumors of wars and told us not to be alarmed. Stand strong and trust in the power of the Lord God Almighty!  We cannot lean into our own understanding but live everyday in faith and hope! 

Just as the Holy Spirit fell upon the disciples - let it fall upon us! Lord, send us out to speak in a language that your people can understand! And let us be of one accord as we love and build Your church! 

There is a wonderful story in Matthew about a donkey and her colt being tied in a location ahead of Jesus and His disciples.  The Lord knew where they were and sent two disciples to untie them and bring them to Him.  He needed them.  Are you tied up in a particular area of your life?  The Lord can untie you.  He needs you and can set you free.  

Look around at all the things that God has provided for you.  When we tithe our money, we have to remember it's His money that He gave us in the first place!  We are all just renters on this earth until He calls us home! Give thanks everyday at all His great blessings on your life. 

If you ever feel down and discouraged, remember all that the Lord your God has done for you! He will always love us and forgive us whenever we  forget all of His great promises! 

Who was this King David who was known as a man after God's own heart? What can we learn from him? One thing is clear: tho he sinned, David repented of his sins and turned to God for forgiveness.  The Lord knows our hearts, loves us and wants us to come to Him. Let us be known as women and men after God's own heart.  

What behaviors hinder our prayers and petitions to God? We must make a conscious effort to live in a manner that strengthens our relationship with God so that our prayers are not hindered but presented before the throne of The Almighty.

Do you put all of your energy into the gathering of wealth, property, cars or club memberships?  What happens when trouble comes and all of your hopes and dreams are lost?  Put your trust in the Lord! The Holy Spirit will guide you into the perfect will of God! It is in His will that you will find perfect peace and joy! 

Jesus promised to give us rest for our souls. Take up His yoke of forgiveness, love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control!  When you take up His yoke of faith, you will find that His promises are true.

If we don't teach our children the ways of The Lord, the world will teach them current trends and beliefs.  And, like the generations of old, we will fall further and further out of the will of God. If we are ever to survive as a people on this earth, we must teach our children the truth.