"Pray Then Like This..."

"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free"....that's what the truth does for us...IT SETS US FREE!!! So when GOD gives you a truth that you need to pay attention to, allow it to do it's job and SET YOU FREE!!! 

Scripture References:

 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 ESV

 John 8:32 ESV

We ALL have a job to do in the Kingdom...and doing that job consistently helps us to focus on the LORD and keeps us close to HIM. If you're feeling a drifting away or a feeling of distraction has come upon you, pray and ask GOD who did HE create you to serve and ask HIM to lead you to them. This world is a distracting place and it's not set up for us to win. Everything here is trying to distract us from the goodness of GOD. We have to be INTENTIONAL about seeking after HIM and keeping our focus on HIM.  

Scripture References:

 Ephesians 2:10 ESV

 Ephesians 4:11-14 ESV

Praising GOD has many benefits....1. HE'S WORTHY OF PRAISE!!! 2. It Keeps our heart in the right posture, and reminds us that literally EVERYTHING belongs to HIM!!! Even the things that we do well....HE empowered us to, for HIS Glory and our good. Praising GOD for the things HE allows us to do well reminds us that it's not of our own doing, it's HIS. When we give HIM the praise for things that HE'S allowed us to do well, two things happen....GOD receives something from us that belongs to HIM, and we're protected from conceit, which is hazardous to our souls. 

Scripture Reference: 

Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV

We ALL need guidance and direction, no matter how old we get. The Bishop T.D. Jakes reminded me of that the other night...he said no matter how "grown" we get, we still NEED to be led by GOD. And it's the truth...we NEVER reach an age where we no longer need GOD. NEVER. And HE is truly the ONLY one equipped to lead us, guide us, teach us, and show us who we are. Let HIM LEAD YOU!!! If you've been struggling with that lately, you can ALWAYS ask HIM for HIS help. HE gives it freely :) 

Scripture Reference:

 Matthew 4:19 ESV

What a friend we have in JESUS!!! But...we have to be HIS friend back!!! Friendship is reciprocal, meaning HE'S not only our friend, but HE wants us to be HIS too!! And it's something we can do!!! Not on our own of course, but through the guidance of HIS love, HE'LL teach us to be in TRUE friendship with HIM. AMEN 

Scripture References:

 Proverbs 18:24 ESV

 Isaiah 9:6 ESV

Wisdom is more valuable than anything you could ever acquire or possess. And GOD gives it to us FREELY!!! There is no decision that we have to make in life that doesn't require GOD'S wisdom...we need HIS wisdom for EVERYTHING!!! And all the time. If you need wisdom (and you DO) please just ASK GOD FOR IT!!! HE gives FREELY, without reproach.  

Scripture References:

Proverbs 1:29-33 ESV 

Job 28:18 ESV 

Job 28:28 ESV

Feeling bad about yourself and what you offer is not a sign of being humble, it's a sign of not believing what GOD says about you. Low self-esteem is dangerous. It can cause you to seek to please people, and not GOD. Be careful about how you view yourself. If it doesn't match up with the Word of GOD, then you need a restored and renewed mind...and GOD can provide that...you need only ASK. AMEN 

Scripture References:

 1 Samuel 9:20-21 ESV

 1 Samuel 15:17 ESV

 1 Samuel 15:24 ESV

 1 Samuel 15:10-11 ESV

 1 Samuel 15:22-23 ESV

When GOD tell us to "Be Still", HE knows what HE'S doing!!! When HE'S fighting our battles for us, He means EVERY BATTLE...even the wars that people wage against us in the form of gossip, judgement, ridicule, etc. "Be still and know that I AM GOD. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" means just that, HE WILL BE EXALTED!!! HE won't fail...and HE'S NEVER lost a fight...AMEN 

Scripture References: 

Psalm 46:10 ESV

 1 Samuel 7:7-12 ESV (Sorry, I said 7-13 in the video)

GOD created us as we are, so of course HE LOVES US AS WE ARE!!! We have to get in agreement with our Creator about who HE says we are!!! Let that be the resolution you make this year...to accept that GOD loves you and HIS creation is perfect and BEAUTIFUL in HIS SIGHT. That's YOU... 

Scripture References: 

Ephesians 3:16-19 ESV

 Psalm 62:8 ESV

 Psalm 61:8 ESV

The WORD OF GOD is living and active, IT IS SHARPER THAN ANY TWO-EDGED SWORD!!! That means it's a mightier and more powerful weapon than any other in existence. Your worry is no match for it, your fear can't dull the blade, your issues cannot overcome it. The WORD OF GOD IS THAT POWERFUL, and we have access to this mighty weapon everyday and all the time!!! USE IT!!! 

Scripture References:

Hebrews 4:16 ESV

 Hebrews 4:12 ESV