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Peace Be With You

“If it’s big enough to worry about it’s big enough to pray about”

Seriously! Whether it’s big or small God wants it all! And in exchange for your worry, stress or fear he wants to give you peace. God has been really speaking to me lately about bringing peace to his people in the earth today.

We hear of ISIS, earthquakes, riots and race wars and in the midst of all this God wants to minister his peace to us. I think of Jesus’ words, “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled” and “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (Matthew 24:6, John 16:33) And Psalm 85:8 where David says, “I will hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people and to his saints.”

God is speaking peace to his people. He is ministering peace to our hearts so that no matter what we may be facing we can overcome. So give God your cares today and receive his great peace. “For peace is your portion” says the Lord.

Peace be with you!

~John

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Why We Are Here

Do you ever wonder why you are here on the earth? I used to ask this question often (even when I knew the answer). It was as if I needed affirmation or assurance. So whether you know or you don’t I hope this brief word encourages you today!

WE ARE HERE TO GLORIFY GOD AND ENJOY HIM FOREVER!

That’s it! Sure there are many other things associated with this but this is our greatest calling and our highest purpose! So, how do we glorify God? Jesus tells us in John 15:8, “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples.”

First, most of John 15 is all about knowing God intimately, God invites us to a close AND growing relationship with him! And THROUGH this relationship with him we produce fruit! What kind of fruit? Well two kinds:

  1. The fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, etc…
  2. The fruit of influence in peoples lives

I must be clear about these: THEY ARE BOTH BY-PRODUCTS!

So, all of our focus in life should be to enjoy God! That’s it! Enjoy our relationship with him and obey the promptings he puts on our hearts for when we do this we will be walking in love, joy and peace and we will be influencing peoples lives all around us!

Enjoy God today!

~John

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What’s Your Story?!

God had promised to give his people the promise land and yet all throughout the journey his people doubted and complained. Even on the brink of entering into all that God had promised they were filled with doubt and fear saying things like:

-We can’t

-They are stronger than us

-They are like giants

-We are like grasshoppers

This doubt and fear filled the camp and Joshua and Caleb were outnumbered not by their enemies, but rather by their own people who simply didn’t believe! And yet in the midst of difficult circumstances, while facing great opposition and being surrounded by a culture of unbelief Joshua and Caleb had a different spirit! They held onto the promises of God and were filled with faith! Therefore God not only honored them, he honored their children as well!

God honors faith! No matter what you are facing, no matter what the people in your circle may be saying, believe God today and live! Believe in his word and in his promises and expect his blessing in your life! As you walk in faith you and your family will see his promises fulfilled in your life time. Be encouraged and believe!

Blessings,
~John

“But my servant Caleb—this is a different story. He has a different spirit; he follows me passionately. I’ll bring him into the land that he scouted and his children will inherit it.” Numbers 14:14

 

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Renew Your Mind

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I think we all do it, I think we all allow negative thoughts to sneak into our hearts, our words and our relationships. It’s so easy to make judgements from our past experiences which then form our beliefs which often become so ingrained in us that they become strongholds!

If you want to stop allowing negative thoughts that you’ve developed in your past affect your present & future then this message is for you! Enjoy healthier relationships today! It starts with you and it starts with renewing your mind!

Blessings,

~John

“Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Romans 12:2

Click here to watch 20 minute message: https://youtu.be/nLTLodCXLZU

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Living Out Of A New Reality

“Cast all your cares upon the Lord and he will sustain you.” Psalm 55:22

This is the key that keeps us from being overwhelmed and gives us strength. In just one day so many different things may occupy our thoughts, worry and stress may try to have their way but when we choose to cast our cares upon the Lord they have no power over us.

And no matter what you and I face we can rise up in faith and live free from the cares of life.

Yes we all go through very serious things and have to make some tough decisions but when we choose to stay in faith and cast our cares upon the Lord we are blessed! We are free from worry and stress and we are living out of the reality that God invites us to live out of – as his children!

So let us be like little children today and allow our Father to take care of our cares. Ahh, can you feel the weight on your shoulders lift?! Do you sense his peace and joy filling your heart and mind even now?! He is so good to his children and he will sustain us so let us continue to cast our cares upon Him today for he really does cares for us!

Blessings,

John