"Pray Then Like This..."

" I am the vine, and my Father is the vinedresser." John 15:1 In order for us to grow, mature, and bear fruit, we NEED to abide in the vine. There's no other way, no shortcuts. "JESUS said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me". John 14:6 

Scripture References:

 John 15:1-8 ESV

 Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

 John 14:6 ESV

Your future is BRIGHT!!! Just because you can't see it yet, or even perceive it, GOD knows who you're gonna be. HE knows who you're going to become, even though you're still in the process of becoming. Every little thing matters in this journey, in YOUR journey. You'll see... 

Scripture Reference:

 Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Pay attention to what going on in the world around you...television, TV, music, the enemy is ALWAYS seeking someone to devour!!! Pray and ask GOD to reveal to you the areas of your life where the enemy is hiding and causing confusion and dissension in your life. 

Scripture References: 

1 Peter 5:8 ESV

 2 Corinthians 2:11 ESV

When GOD gives you GOOD friends, Cherish them!!!! It's not easy to come by loving, genuine, sincere, and most importantly GODLY people. If you have that today, nurture it, cherish it, pray over it. If not, ask GOD. HE'LL send you QUALITY people, not just folks to hold up space. Amen 

Scripture References:

 Proverbs 17:17 ESV

 Proverbs 18:24 ESV

 Proverbs 16:28 ESV

There's a difference between "Being Still" and "Doing Nothing". Trusting GOD to provide for and defend you and your family? Being Still. Not doing things that you KNOW you should be doing but you're avoiding it? Doing Nothing...Ask GOD to help you to do trust HIM enough to be still and know that HE'S GOD, AND to help you to do the hard things you've been avoiding for so long. AMEN 

Scripture References:

 Psalm 46:10 

Proverbs 31:27

You have to get serious about getting in the presence of GOD...not just at church but on your own at your house, in your car, on a walk....the place doesn't matter but the intention does. Being in GOD'S presence is restorative, enlightening, healing, renewing...and the list goes on and on. The closer you draw to HIM, the more protected you are.

 Scripture References:

 (All ESV)

 Joshua 1:5

 Deuteronomy 33:27

 Isaiah 41:10

 James 4:8

Don't squander you inheritance!!! GOD'S gifts are FAR more valuable than the things that the world calls important. Trust HIM with your heart and desires, even if they're not healthy, and let HIM heal your heart. AMEN 

Scripture References:

 Luke 15:11-14 ESV 

Matthew 6:33 ESV

GOD IS GOOD!!! And the things HE has created are good too!!! Don't be afraid to enjoy the life that GOD has given you...faith isn't about what you can't do, it's about the freedom GOD has given you so we CAN do!!! HE is the great and GOOD and MIGHTY GOD!!! Enjoy HIM and your life!!! AMEN 

Scripture Reference:

 Matthew 11:19

You do NOT have to be able to handle everything or be strong all the time!!! GOD's strength is made perfect in WEAKNESS!!! No one like to be vulnerable because it's a scary uncertain place to be. But TRUST GOD. HE ALWAYS shows up in our weaknesses and becomes out STRENGTH :) AMEN 

Scripture References:

 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 

Isaiah 41:10

 Psalm 46:10-11

"...And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you Free..." GOD'S Truth=Freedom. That's it. That's all. I know that it's hard to face the hurts and pains of life, BUT, there is freedom attached to the truth. And healing on the other side of the things that you've been hiding and unwilling to face. Let GOD heal you and guide you into ALL Truth. Amen 

 Scripture References: 

John 8:31-32

 1 Corinthians 13:12 

Job 28:11