Its hard juggling hats and sometimes we resent the hats we are wearing. We want to be free of responsibilities like "so and so" who just gets to do whatever they want whenever they want. Sometimes we get bitter and choose to walk away. Sometimes we get consumed in a specific hat and lose the blessings or value of the others .It is easy for it to no longer be about God and it becomes all about what we want, what we want our schedules, our roles, our responsibilities to be. But when we invite God into every area of our lives, he can increase us in ways we can not even imagine.

Knowledge is power! Truth is what you do not know you will pay an expert for that knowledge. It might be an electrician, plumber or some other expert, but there will be a time we need that knowledge they possess. As Christians, we should be seeking wisdom from the bible. The bible shows us how to be in touch with the presences and power of God, but it is our responsibility to seek that knowledge.

Are you a super star or a candle for Jesus? While we remember people like John, Peter, James and Peter in the New Testament, there were several other important contributors that go unnamed. We don't know the name of the "Woman at the Well" (John 4) or the men that lowered " the paralytic" (Mark 2) but they were crucial behind the scene people in the bible. We all shine for Jesus no matter what our role, whether on the stage or behind the scenes.

Why is praising the Lord such a powerful weapon? When we praise God we give Him honor. When we praise God it helps us to focus on who He is and helps us to know Him better. Praise can break the oppression that the enemy has us under. Praising the Lord causes great confusion and strife to the forces of evil. In all situations we need to remember to keep praising the Lord!

The greatest enemy of man is not Satan, it's ignorance.

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you [the priestly nation] have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you that you shall be no priest to Me; seeing you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. - Hosea 4:6 AMP

God created us to have dominion over the earth, but Adam lost that in the Garden of Eden. God sent his Son, who not only died for our salvation, but also to restore His divine plan for man.

We can't do it all on our own and neither can our Pastor. God has placed us on his team and we are called to help him with the vision that God has given him. Are you ready to get into the game? As Christians we need the power and presence of God to function successfully on the team. To do God's work we must know God's will, to know God's will we must study his will. To do God's work we must have God's power, to have God's power we must be in his presences.

Have you ever prayed for God to intervene in a circumstance and acted shocked that He actually showed up? As maturing Christians we should expect God to move in our lives, yet sometimes we struggle with doubt wondering if he is willing or if he is able. Here is some good news, God is able and God is willing to change our circumstances!

How many people abort God's plan for their life all because we just can't wait? Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God has a plan for our life but do we trust him enough to wait on his timing or will we demand it on our schedule? When we choose to wait on God, great things are possible in our lives. However when we are impatient, we will probably face unwanted consequences because of our rush.

Do well do you know your Pastor? It's hard to develop a relationship with someone you have a causal know. A trusting relationship is vital with your pastor however, trust is built as we get to know our know him. Growing a relationship with your pastor should include praying, encouraging, honoring and esteeming them. Remember that your pastor is a gift from God and we should treat him that way.

There are times in life when we will come under attack from the enemy. In these times of testing the enemy likes to attack in waves. Why does he attack us this way? The reason is he is hoping he can get us to grow weary, lose focus and start blaming God for our situation. But remember, God didn't cause our problems but He is the one who will get us through them!