"It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That's the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship. God is sheer being itself—Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.""
John 4:23-24 MSG
We don't just worship God on Sunday's. We worship God daily. John tells us that our worship is by who we are and the way we live.
We praise our Father by living a life that honors Him. We worship Him out of adoration and love. We worship Him for who He is.
Living a life that honors Him is true worship. Who you are shows true worship, Be Blessed!
Monday, November 30, 2020
Sunday, November 29, 2020
A tough challenge...
"And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me]."
Luke 9:23 AMP
The Amplified version explains Luke 9:23 very well and makes it very tough for our human selfish interest.
Stop being selfish, endure what life send your way and follow Christ example. Christ was a servant, never about himself, He endured so much more than we could imagine. And He sent an example for us to follow until the end of time.
It's tough but it's worth it to Be Blessed!
Luke 9:23 AMP
The Amplified version explains Luke 9:23 very well and makes it very tough for our human selfish interest.
Stop being selfish, endure what life send your way and follow Christ example. Christ was a servant, never about himself, He endured so much more than we could imagine. And He sent an example for us to follow until the end of time.
It's tough but it's worth it to Be Blessed!
Friday, November 27, 2020
Invest in God’s kingdom...
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."
Malachi 3:10 NIV
Do you invest in a retirement plan? I do, I invest a portion of my pay and historically I have made about a 12% return. But I would have never made that return had I not put something in to begin with.
God's kingdom is the same way, we must put something in to get something in return. Now, financially we are speaking of the tithe. God will return your tithe to you many times over. But your investment also includes your time, your resources, your talents.
Invest in God's kingdoms, the returns will cause you to Be Blessed!
Malachi 3:10 NIV
Do you invest in a retirement plan? I do, I invest a portion of my pay and historically I have made about a 12% return. But I would have never made that return had I not put something in to begin with.
God's kingdom is the same way, we must put something in to get something in return. Now, financially we are speaking of the tithe. God will return your tithe to you many times over. But your investment also includes your time, your resources, your talents.
Invest in God's kingdoms, the returns will cause you to Be Blessed!
Thursday, November 26, 2020
It’s good to be chosen...
"But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light."
1 Peter 2:9 NLT
Have you ever been chosen? Chosen for a sports team, a new job, class representative? Maybe you were adopted, you were chosen by your parents!
Being chosen means that you represent those who chose you! God chose you! He adopted you! And now we represent Him. We must show others how good and loving our God is and how he also wants to chose them. We do this by our actions and our love towards them so God will shine through us.
It's good to be chosen but make sure you represent so that you can Be Blessed!
1 Peter 2:9 NLT
Have you ever been chosen? Chosen for a sports team, a new job, class representative? Maybe you were adopted, you were chosen by your parents!
Being chosen means that you represent those who chose you! God chose you! He adopted you! And now we represent Him. We must show others how good and loving our God is and how he also wants to chose them. We do this by our actions and our love towards them so God will shine through us.
It's good to be chosen but make sure you represent so that you can Be Blessed!
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Be a servant....
"You are to lead by a different model. If you want to be the greatest one, then live as one called to serve others. The path to promotion and prominence comes by having the heart of a bond-slave who serves everyone. For even the Son of Man did not come expecting to be served by everyone, but to serve everyone, and to give his life as the ransom price in exchange for the salvation of many.""
Mark 10:43-45 TPT
God called us to lead in a different way. He called us to serve others. If you have every had the opportunity to work under a great leader, that person sacrifices, they serve those under themselves and they lead by example.
One of the best managers I ever worked for, did just that, he cared for his employees. He made sure that we had what we needed to succeed and he worked along side us so we could flourish. And because we were successful, so was he.
Christ called us to do that, sacrifice for others. Put their needs above your own. A servants heart goes a long way; as a Christian, a father, a husband and a leader. Being a servant always leads to a place where you can Be Blessed.
Mark 10:43-45 TPT
God called us to lead in a different way. He called us to serve others. If you have every had the opportunity to work under a great leader, that person sacrifices, they serve those under themselves and they lead by example.
One of the best managers I ever worked for, did just that, he cared for his employees. He made sure that we had what we needed to succeed and he worked along side us so we could flourish. And because we were successful, so was he.
Christ called us to do that, sacrifice for others. Put their needs above your own. A servants heart goes a long way; as a Christian, a father, a husband and a leader. Being a servant always leads to a place where you can Be Blessed.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
A friend you can depend on..
""Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis."
Matthew 11:28 TPT
Have you ever had a friend that you could just "unload" on? One who would listen, one who would be there whenever you needed them? Or your just having a bad day and you need a friend? But earthly friends can betray you.
Christ is a friend, He will go above and beyond what a friend would do. He will carry your burdens, He will refresh you, heal you, bless you. He will always be there, a never forsaking, a never betraying kind of friend.
Let Christ be a friend you can depend on and you will Be Blessed.
Matthew 11:28 TPT
Have you ever had a friend that you could just "unload" on? One who would listen, one who would be there whenever you needed them? Or your just having a bad day and you need a friend? But earthly friends can betray you.
Christ is a friend, He will go above and beyond what a friend would do. He will carry your burdens, He will refresh you, heal you, bless you. He will always be there, a never forsaking, a never betraying kind of friend.
Let Christ be a friend you can depend on and you will Be Blessed.
Monday, November 23, 2020
Everything you have...
"Jesus answered him, " 'Love the Lord your God with every passion of your heart, with all the energy of your being, and with every thought that is within you.' This is the great and supreme commandment."
Matthew 22:37-38 TPT
Have you ever made a commitment, one to give everything you have to a project or a team you were on? But sometimes you held something back, you missed a meeting or a practice. You really weren't committed and because of that the project failed or your team lost.
Well, God wants EVERYTHING you have! He was FULL commitment. He wants all your passion, all your energy, all your thoughts. And sometimes, we hold back a little section of our lives from God, maybe our money or our relationship. And then we wonder why we fail.
God wants everything you have so that you can Be Blessed!
Matthew 22:37-38 TPT
Have you ever made a commitment, one to give everything you have to a project or a team you were on? But sometimes you held something back, you missed a meeting or a practice. You really weren't committed and because of that the project failed or your team lost.
Well, God wants EVERYTHING you have! He was FULL commitment. He wants all your passion, all your energy, all your thoughts. And sometimes, we hold back a little section of our lives from God, maybe our money or our relationship. And then we wonder why we fail.
God wants everything you have so that you can Be Blessed!
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Psalms 1!
Psalms 1:1-6 NIV
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Building faith...
"Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ."
Romans 10:17 NIV
Faith is like a muscle that you must make stronger. You do that by working that muscle, and feeding that muscle the proper things.
To build faith, we must feed it daily. We must consume the word of God daily. We must exercise our faith by letting God take care of the small things so we can rely on Him when the big things come.
Build you faith daily, dive into God's word so that you can Be Blessed!
Romans 10:17 NIV
Faith is like a muscle that you must make stronger. You do that by working that muscle, and feeding that muscle the proper things.
To build faith, we must feed it daily. We must consume the word of God daily. We must exercise our faith by letting God take care of the small things so we can rely on Him when the big things come.
Build you faith daily, dive into God's word so that you can Be Blessed!
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Turn to God...
"Then David asked the Lord, "Should I chase after this band of raiders? Will I catch them?" And the Lord told him, "Yes, go after them. You will surely recover everything that was taken from you!""
1 Samuel 30:8 NLT
After David's city was burned, looted and the women and children captured, David was in a mess. His men were angry with him and he had lost everything. But what did David do? He turned to the Lord!
He sought God's face and advise. And then he listened. God told him to go and recover everything that was taken. God had a plan of redemption for David. David did as God wanted and all that was taken was restored.
The point is, when we're in trouble, turn to God, don't rely on yourself, because God wants you to Be Blessed!
1 Samuel 30:8 NLT
After David's city was burned, looted and the women and children captured, David was in a mess. His men were angry with him and he had lost everything. But what did David do? He turned to the Lord!
He sought God's face and advise. And then he listened. God told him to go and recover everything that was taken. God had a plan of redemption for David. David did as God wanted and all that was taken was restored.
The point is, when we're in trouble, turn to God, don't rely on yourself, because God wants you to Be Blessed!
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Stay alert!
"Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith."
1 Peter 5:8-9 NLT
When we let down our guard, the devil wedges his way in! We click on that one picture and 30 mins later we are watching porn. We shave some numbers off of the business deal and soon we are embezzling money from the company. We hang out with the wrong crowd for drinks once or twice, now we're cussing like a sailor and have a drinking problem.
We must stay alert to the devils attacks. He uses the small innocent things (so we think) and then he opens up a large beak in our armor. Soon we spiral down his path of sin.
That is why it is important that we must stay in God's word, immerse ourselves in His glory and grace. We must walk hand and hand daily with God to protect ourselves and our family from the enemies attacks so that we can Be Blessed!!
1 Peter 5:8-9 NLT
When we let down our guard, the devil wedges his way in! We click on that one picture and 30 mins later we are watching porn. We shave some numbers off of the business deal and soon we are embezzling money from the company. We hang out with the wrong crowd for drinks once or twice, now we're cussing like a sailor and have a drinking problem.
We must stay alert to the devils attacks. He uses the small innocent things (so we think) and then he opens up a large beak in our armor. Soon we spiral down his path of sin.
That is why it is important that we must stay in God's word, immerse ourselves in His glory and grace. We must walk hand and hand daily with God to protect ourselves and our family from the enemies attacks so that we can Be Blessed!!
Monday, November 16, 2020
Stand in the gap....
"I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for [the sake of] the land, that I would not destroy it, but I found no one [not even one]."
Ezekiel 22:30 AMP
The man has always been in the primary biblical leadership role in the family, community and church. When the man does not stand in the gap for his family, and does not be the man of God that is required, then his family will fall. Same for the community and church.
Men as leaders must be men of God. They must be a source godly information and counsel, they must be someone to look up to and follow.
As a man, we must be the leader and stand in the gap, we must build a godly wall around those we love so that we can Be Blessed!
Ezekiel 22:30 AMP
The man has always been in the primary biblical leadership role in the family, community and church. When the man does not stand in the gap for his family, and does not be the man of God that is required, then his family will fall. Same for the community and church.
Men as leaders must be men of God. They must be a source godly information and counsel, they must be someone to look up to and follow.
As a man, we must be the leader and stand in the gap, we must build a godly wall around those we love so that we can Be Blessed!
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Together with Him....
"My child, if you truly want a long and satisfying life, never forget the things that I've taught you. Follow closely every truth that I've given you. Then you will have a full, rewarding life."
Proverbs 3:1-2 TPT
Have you ever tried to do something meant for two, by yourself? Move a big piece of furniture by yourself and you will end up with a pulled back.
Somethings are meant to do together, and life is one of those. God meant for us to do life with Him, to depend on Him, to follow His directions. When we start relying on ourselves, we mess things up.
We must keep God by our side and follow His instructions. Life is better, together, with Him.
Be Blessed!
Proverbs 3:1-2 TPT
Have you ever tried to do something meant for two, by yourself? Move a big piece of furniture by yourself and you will end up with a pulled back.
Somethings are meant to do together, and life is one of those. God meant for us to do life with Him, to depend on Him, to follow His directions. When we start relying on ourselves, we mess things up.
We must keep God by our side and follow His instructions. Life is better, together, with Him.
Be Blessed!
Friday, November 13, 2020
Sorrow...
"For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There's no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death."
2 Corinthians 7:10 NLT
True sorrow cause us to change and grow. Have you ever hurt someone either intentionally or unintentionally; and as a result you saw where you were wrong? I bet you never did that again.
Ever make a huge mistake at work or in a relationship? A mistake that affected your life, you grew from that and avoided it in the future. True sorrow leads us away from sin, away from mistakes, it helps us grow.
In today's world people have a hard time saying I am sorry. But learn from it, grow from it, let God show you where you were wrong. You will Be Blessed for it.
2 Corinthians 7:10 NLT
True sorrow cause us to change and grow. Have you ever hurt someone either intentionally or unintentionally; and as a result you saw where you were wrong? I bet you never did that again.
Ever make a huge mistake at work or in a relationship? A mistake that affected your life, you grew from that and avoided it in the future. True sorrow leads us away from sin, away from mistakes, it helps us grow.
In today's world people have a hard time saying I am sorry. But learn from it, grow from it, let God show you where you were wrong. You will Be Blessed for it.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Find your strength...
"When David and his men saw the ruins and realized what had happened to their families, they wept until they could weep no more.
David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God."
1 Samuel 30:3-4, 6 NLT
David and all of his men had lost everything! Their city destroyed, their possessions stolen and their wives and children taken captive. David, as their leader, was responsible and his men were angry with him. "But David found strength in the Lord his God!"
As leaders of our home and community, we are responsible for what happens. And yes, when bad times come, your family and others will turn on you. But we must be men of God, we must find strength in Him. As we do so, those that we lead will see that example and it will strengthen their faith as well.
As leaders, all eyes are on us, what kind of example will you be in times of trouble? Find your strength in the Lord your God and Be Blessed!
David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God."
1 Samuel 30:3-4, 6 NLT
David and all of his men had lost everything! Their city destroyed, their possessions stolen and their wives and children taken captive. David, as their leader, was responsible and his men were angry with him. "But David found strength in the Lord his God!"
As leaders of our home and community, we are responsible for what happens. And yes, when bad times come, your family and others will turn on you. But we must be men of God, we must find strength in Him. As we do so, those that we lead will see that example and it will strengthen their faith as well.
As leaders, all eyes are on us, what kind of example will you be in times of trouble? Find your strength in the Lord your God and Be Blessed!
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
He will fight for you...
"He will say to them, 'Listen to me, all you men of Israel! Do not be afraid as you go out to fight your enemies today! Do not lose heart or panic or tremble before them. For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!'"
Deuteronomy 20:3-4 NLT
There are battles in our lives where the odds seem overwhelming. Battles such as cancer, financial crisis, a failing marriage, a lost job, drug or porn addiction and too many others to name. Battles that we as humans could not win by ourselves.
But we must remember that the Lord our God is with us. He is going before us, weakening the enemy, fighting our battles. Who better to go into battle with than the King of all Kings, the Lord of all Lords, the conquering of death! The Lord your God is fighting for you.
Be Blessed!
Deuteronomy 20:3-4 NLT
There are battles in our lives where the odds seem overwhelming. Battles such as cancer, financial crisis, a failing marriage, a lost job, drug or porn addiction and too many others to name. Battles that we as humans could not win by ourselves.
But we must remember that the Lord our God is with us. He is going before us, weakening the enemy, fighting our battles. Who better to go into battle with than the King of all Kings, the Lord of all Lords, the conquering of death! The Lord your God is fighting for you.
Be Blessed!
Monday, November 9, 2020
The Lord will bless you...
"The LORD will make you the head (leader) and not the tail (follower); and you will be above only, and you will not be beneath, if you listen and pay attention to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am commanding you today, to observe them carefully."
Deuteronomy 28:13 AMP
Observing God's commands is essential for the spirit filled life. We must dive into His word daily and read and follow His commands. If we don't, it's like building a complex piece of machinery and never opening the instructions manual. It makes it very difficult to put it all together.
You see, your Heavenly Father wants you to succeed, He wants to bless you, so He gave you an instruction book. Make sure your reading it because the Lord wants to bless you, so Be Blessed!
Deuteronomy 28:13 AMP
Observing God's commands is essential for the spirit filled life. We must dive into His word daily and read and follow His commands. If we don't, it's like building a complex piece of machinery and never opening the instructions manual. It makes it very difficult to put it all together.
You see, your Heavenly Father wants you to succeed, He wants to bless you, so He gave you an instruction book. Make sure your reading it because the Lord wants to bless you, so Be Blessed!
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Hold tight...
"So you must be sure to keep the message burning in your hearts; that is, the message of life you heard from the beginning. If you do, you will always be living in close fellowship with the Son and with the Father."
1 John 2:24 TPT
Since I was a child, I have heard the message of God. His love and His mercy, and the sacrifice of His son for me. Now, I have strayed but His message has always been with me.
As I mature, His message grows stronger with me. It molds me and shapes me into the man that I want to be. I am not perfect, but Gods love is.
Hold tight to His message and Be Blessed!
1 John 2:24 TPT
Since I was a child, I have heard the message of God. His love and His mercy, and the sacrifice of His son for me. Now, I have strayed but His message has always been with me.
As I mature, His message grows stronger with me. It molds me and shapes me into the man that I want to be. I am not perfect, but Gods love is.
Hold tight to His message and Be Blessed!
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Setting an example...
"Nadab son of Jeroboam began to rule over Israel in the second year of King Asa's reign in Judah. He reigned in Israel two years. But he did what was evil in the Lord's sight and followed the example of his father, continuing the sins that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit."
1 Kings 15:25-26 NLT
It is said that children don't always listen to us but they will always imitate us. Have you, as a parent, every heard your own words come from your child's mouth? Seen them pick up your bad habits? If you smoke, they will likely smoke, if you cuss, they will do the same.
But in the opposite end, if they witness you in devotion and bible reading, they will do the same. If you attend church regularly, so will they.
The same goes for young believers in Christ, they will imitate their mentors or older believers. Don't let your children, or young believers, be like Nadab.
Set a Godly example for them and Be Blessed!
1 Kings 15:25-26 NLT
It is said that children don't always listen to us but they will always imitate us. Have you, as a parent, every heard your own words come from your child's mouth? Seen them pick up your bad habits? If you smoke, they will likely smoke, if you cuss, they will do the same.
But in the opposite end, if they witness you in devotion and bible reading, they will do the same. If you attend church regularly, so will they.
The same goes for young believers in Christ, they will imitate their mentors or older believers. Don't let your children, or young believers, be like Nadab.
Set a Godly example for them and Be Blessed!
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Out of position...
"In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to fight the Ammonites. They destroyed the Ammonite army and laid siege to the city of Rabbah. However, David stayed behind in Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 11:1 NLT
We know that David was not where God called him to be during this time. David should have been leading his men in battle. Instead he stayed home and we all know what happened. He got a married woman pregnant and had her husband killed.
Are you refusing to be where God has called you to be? Has he called you to ministry, or service? Has he called you to a different job or city, but you won't listen? To be the leader in your home or community? When your out of the position that God has called you to, bad things can happen.
Listen to His voice , stay in the position He has called you too and Be Blessed!
2 Samuel 11:1 NLT
We know that David was not where God called him to be during this time. David should have been leading his men in battle. Instead he stayed home and we all know what happened. He got a married woman pregnant and had her husband killed.
Are you refusing to be where God has called you to be? Has he called you to ministry, or service? Has he called you to a different job or city, but you won't listen? To be the leader in your home or community? When your out of the position that God has called you to, bad things can happen.
Listen to His voice , stay in the position He has called you too and Be Blessed!
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The shield of faith...
"In every battle, take faith as your wrap-around shield, for it is able to extinguish the blazing arrows coming at you from the Evil One!"
Ephesians 6:16 TPT
In every epic battle, the warrior takes a shield into battle with him. In modern times, it is the ballistic vest and the Kevlar helmet. These tools protect the warrior from mortal injury.
In spiritual battles, faith is our shield. Faith that our God will come through. When the devil attacks you in the valley, have faith, our God us bigger than the valley. Faith brings you through the tough times and let's you survive. A shield of faith is essential for your spiritual battles!
Have faith, God is in your side. Be Blessed!
Ephesians 6:16 TPT
In every epic battle, the warrior takes a shield into battle with him. In modern times, it is the ballistic vest and the Kevlar helmet. These tools protect the warrior from mortal injury.
In spiritual battles, faith is our shield. Faith that our God will come through. When the devil attacks you in the valley, have faith, our God us bigger than the valley. Faith brings you through the tough times and let's you survive. A shield of faith is essential for your spiritual battles!
Have faith, God is in your side. Be Blessed!
Monday, November 2, 2020
A godly life...
"But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses."
1 Timothy 6:11-12 NLT
God's definition of a good man. One who pursues righteousness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. A godly life. Not once did God say: a good man has a great job, lots of cars, tons of followers or likes in social media.
A good man, leads a godly life.that is the kind of man that I strive to be. How about you. Pursue God and Be Blessed!!
1 Timothy 6:11-12 NLT
God's definition of a good man. One who pursues righteousness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. A godly life. Not once did God say: a good man has a great job, lots of cars, tons of followers or likes in social media.
A good man, leads a godly life.that is the kind of man that I strive to be. How about you. Pursue God and Be Blessed!!
Sunday, November 1, 2020
A man’s purpose...
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
Genesis 2:15 NIV
Speaking to the men in my group, do you know the purpose that God placed men on this earth? Bottom line, he needed a leader. He needed a leader who would take care of His creations, to love them and guide them.
He needed a leader for His communities, His workplaces, and most importantly His families. He wants a man to stand in the gap for Him, to lead and protect, to guide and nurture.
Are you the man God designed, are you the man with God's purpose?
Be Blessed?
Genesis 2:15 NIV
Speaking to the men in my group, do you know the purpose that God placed men on this earth? Bottom line, he needed a leader. He needed a leader who would take care of His creations, to love them and guide them.
He needed a leader for His communities, His workplaces, and most importantly His families. He wants a man to stand in the gap for Him, to lead and protect, to guide and nurture.
Are you the man God designed, are you the man with God's purpose?
Be Blessed?
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