Walking in Truth

Have you ever struggled with the chaotic nature of our world? Some people can handle chaos and distractions very well, in fact, they thrive in it. But there are others who can’t handle all the business; there’s just so much going on constantly. Pastor Johnny reminds us today, that no matter how busy your life gets, it’s important to take time to be alone with God. You can talk to Him all day long, but when He wants to talk to you, you better make sure your mind and surroundings are quiet enough to listen.

Sometimes, we get a gut feeling that doesn’t make sense to anyone but us. Maybe it doesn’t make sense to you, but your body is trying to let you know that there’s danger coming. In the same way, we listen to our gut – Pastor Johnny reminds us today – we need to listen to the Spirit of God. We become so distracted that we can’t just sit and listen to God…but we need to! There are times when He’s trying to speak and you just can’t hear Him. Be sure to take the time and talk with your savior, but more importantly, listen.

Do you ever feel like you’re guessing in life? Things can feel so uncertain and unstable that it seems like everything’s arbitrary what difference can we really make? Pastor Johnny reminds us in today’s message, that we need to prioritize intimate time with God. We need to be sure and take time out of our day to talk with and listen to Him. He provides the direction and encouragement and communion that we need. So, if life is feeling a little chaotic, remember to take your time with God; a relationship requires it.

It’s in our nature to retaliate. When someone says something nasty to you, your first instinct is to bite back with hurtful words. If someone disrespects you, it seems only fair to insult them in return. We don’t like feeling less than or incapable and so we put others down to make us feel better. But today, Pastor Johnny reminds us that God desires more than just reactions from us, He wants us to think things through and consider what Christ would do in our situation. Reactions only serve to hurt.

We have an inherent need to direct our feelings toward something or someone; be it blame or praise, there seems to always be something that’s responsible for our emotions. But today, Pastor Johnny reminds us how important it is to not direct our praise towards any man because God is deserving of all of it. Whatever man has accomplished, it’s by the grace and the power of God. We can do nothing in our own strength, and that’s why it’s so important to recognize how worthy our Lord is.

Are there people in your life who can easily discourage you or distract you? What about the opposite? Do you know people who are encouraging and lift you up and help you on your walk with God? Today in his message, pastor Johnny reminds us of the dangers we can face when we surround ourselves with the wrong people. People who end up holding us back and keeping us from all the good God has for us. Work hard and make the tough decisions to keep unhelpful people out of your life!

There are so many people around us that can influence us. Whether it's in person, on TV, or on social media. We are constantly surrounded by voices, ideas, and suggestions. Which do you follow? Who do you listen to? How do you decide? Today, pastor Johnny suggests that if a person's life is not reflective of what you know God to value you should not allow this person to influence you. It's hard to do though, to filter through all the information and voices around us. Ask God to guide you!

Are there days in your life that just beat you down? Sin has got a hold of you and there doesn't seem to be a way out. The good news for you is that you are not on your own to overcome your sin! Jesus has already paid the price for you! He's won the battle and He's waiting for you to come and rest in his victory! Today in his message, pastor Johnny uses the battle that David faced with Goliath to illustrate how impossible some of our battles seem, but God's got us! And He will help us overcome!

Are you set on achieving greatness in your life? Some of us do achieve greatness, but not many of us. Are you ok if you're one of the ones that are responsible for small, unnoticed things? God wants you to be. He isn't concerned with fame or fortune, He's concerned with the matters of your heart. Today in his message, pastor Johnny reminds us that this great and powerful God we serve isn't impressed with accomplishments or achievements, He just wants your heart and He wants your heart to be pure and full of peace.

Are you content? Does what you have, who you know, and what you do bring you worth, or are you always looking for something more or something better? It's tempting, for sure, to look at others around you and see more money, or a nicer car, or a bigger house. But look at all that God has given you. He's given you life. He's given you peace. Rest in that and be satisfied. Today in his message, pastor Johnny reminds us that God doesn't care about any of this stuff that we care about, He cares about our hearts!