The Dangers Of Bitterness

Bitterness is like a cancer. It can rule over our lives and bring great seasons of loss. Bitterness leads to hatred and hatred is a form of murder. Bitterness starts burning like a small flame, however if it's not dealt with, it becomes deeply rooted in our heart and soul and burns like a mighty raging fire. that fire not only brings destruction and misery to our lives, but also the lives of others.
 
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
 
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The Flood That Can Bring Destruction

We all occasionally encounter anger. Anger is one of the ways we express many different emotions. That is to say that under the anger can be a variety of feelings and emotions. Yet when anger becomes rage and enters into those uncontrollable stages, that anger is dangerous and can bring destruction to all that experience it. Un controllable anger can destroy a home, a family, a marriage and even close friendships. It is like a flood that overtakes people and their lives.
 
Here are some proverbs on anger: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
 
To learn more about anger, simply perform a word search at blueletterbible.com
 
Blessings, in the peace of God
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When Faith Becomes Thin

There are times when our faith comes under attack. Times when we find discouragement overtaking us. No one can escape those occasional times that test everything within us. Hopefully all the seeds that have been sown into our life have fallen on good ground, because it is those seeds that help us to endure difficult times. Let me encourage you to hold fast your faith. To recall and bring to memory all the ways that God has increased your faith in times past. Within such, you will begin to again focus on the very things that have seen you through the seasons of the past.
 
Blessings are found when we remember all that God has done for us.

Spiritual Snakes

Have you ever seen a swarm of snakes. Maybe as a child out exploring or in a movie on television. Most people dislike snakes and the thought of having 100's of snakes around them could send their blood pressure through the sky. Now picture the unseen, the spiritual realm and just imagine 100's of spiritual snakes running around your home creating problems with the ability to inflict frustrations, irritations, anger, divisions, rage, emotional, mental and physical problems. Just imagine if the very forces of darkness and spiritual wickedness were unleashed against you and your family. What would be you defense against these unseen spiritual forces?
 
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
 
The Lord's prayer:
 
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
 
Read Matthew 6:9 -13
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The Words Of Peter The Apostle

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him. And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
 
Imagine those days.
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Shouldn't Things Be Simple

Every church that I have ever attended had a prayer ministry. Prayer is one of the heart beats of church. Prayer is important, and Jesus said "My House shall be called a house of prayer". There are many scriptures in the Bible that speak of prayer from the book of Genesis to the book of Revelations. There are many accounts of Christ praying, the Apostles praying, and also many accounts within the old testament about prayer.
 
Prayer in many ways is the lifeline of our communication with God. Through prayer we communicate with God, make our requests known to Him, enter into His presence and stand the gap as watchmen for others. It is good to pray for others. In fact, it is a humble privilege to pray for others.
 
In the book of Acts prayer and the laying on of hands are mentioned in various sections of scripture. In many church's today prayer and the laying on of hands is actively pursued and the ministry of the Holy Spirit flows freely.
 
Actually God made prayer very simple. It doesn't take some spiritual giant to pray for people. It just takes a willing vessel to step out in faith and allow the Holy Spirit to be the Holy Spirit. It's when fear, lack of faith, a religious spirit, the precepts of men and having a good church service show gets in the way and hinders the Holy Spirit, that prayer ministries become inaffective. That well scripted situations.
 
It amazes me how we sometimes turn the Kingdom of God into this well micro managed process as if we could add something to it. It amazes me how we sometimes take the simplest of things and make them difficult and within that process diminish the power of such. 

 
I somehow don't think Jesus had that in mind.
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Sometimes We Need To Return To The Basics

Many times as the seasons go by, we can get off course. We soon forget the very reasons, plans and purposes that were the seeds of something good and take on new grounds that we were never called to pioneer. I call that appetites gone wild and it can happen to the best of us. Other times our appetite and desires just out do us and draw us into other areas that we are not called to venture into or not yet strong enough to enter into.
 
I think this happens with church's too many times. They start off small very much like walking on a straight and narrow sidewalk only to eventually walk on a very broad path seeking growth. Well, growth is good, however if you grow to soon, too fast and don't put things into perspective along the way, that growth can bury you. I've often wondered in the scriptures where Jesus said "If a man have a hundred sheep", how that might apply to a Church or congregation of thousands. Why didn't Jesus say "If a man have 1,000 sheep or 2,000 sheep?".
 
My point being. Sometimes in the process and desire of growth the members can suffer. Sometimes in the process and desire for growth it's easy to neglect the very members that helped plant the whole situation and they start leaving. Personally, I'd rather have a one faithful member of 10 years, than flocks of new ones that just come and go. Besides what are the blessings when the sheep start scattering.
 
I love attending church, corporate worship and all the wonderful expressions that blossom at church. Yet I have never forgotten the gatherings that many of us attended in a home each and every Monday night. You see, those were very special times.
 
Blessings, in Christ
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Church Membership

I'm sure that you've heard that term many times. Church membership. Sometimes I think that church membership becomes almost more important than being a member of the body of Christ. You might say, how so, as they are the same. Consider this. Church's have many aspects beyond members. There are rents, mortgages, building overheads, utility bills, insurance, payrolls and many other financial responsibilities that make up a church. Many times these responsibilities become almost overwhelming. Many times these financial responsibilities dictate situations and circumstances. Many times these financial responsibilities become the reason and need for more members. The sad part is that when these very financial matters and responsibilities that also make up church become overwhelming they create compromise and can lead a congregation down a road and path that God never called them into. You see, the body of Christ was never meant to be a business, nor be held in bondage to financial problems. The church is not meant to function in debt and always facing financial problems.
 
For God is not a God of bondage and we are called to be good stewards.
Blessings, in Christ
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The Wise Man That Had Ears To Hear

Just imagine if your house was not built on concrete, but rather sand. Things could become very unstable at any given time. A earthquake could occur, or a winter storm. There could be a flood, or even a mudslide. The results could be very bad. Just imagine all the potential possibilities for disaster if your house was built on sand. Now imagine your life being built on sand.
 
Here are the words of Jesus on the matter. Life changing words that are over 2,000 years old, yet eternal.
 
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
 
They key is reading, knowing and understanding the sayings of Jesus.

Blessings, in Christ and His Words.
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Reading, Kowing And Understanding The Sayings Of Jesus

Just imagine if your house was not built on concrete, but rather sand. Things could become very unstable at any given time. A earthquake could occur, or a winter storm. There could be a flood, or even a mudslide. The results could be very bad. Just imagine all the potential possibilities for disaster if your house was built on sand. Now imagine your life being built on sand.

Here are the words of Jesus on the matter. Life changing words that are over 2,000 years old, yet eternal.

Therefore whosoever heareththese sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doesth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

They key is reading, knowing, understanding and holding onto the sayings of Jesus.

Blessings, in Christ and His Words.
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The Spirit Of The Lord

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
 
 
 
 

Kingdom Weather Report

God IS seated on the Throne, Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and the Holy Spirit still rains.
May God bless you and give you the desires of your heart as you seek Him. May the very door be opened unto you as you knock and may Christ rise in your heart and life.

Blessings, in the love of Christ.
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Thank God For Worship

I love music. Over the years and before becoming a Christian, I listened to various types of music. From easy listening to that good old rock and roll. Then the days and seasons came when I was introduced to praise and worship music through attending a local church. I came to love praise and worship music and over the years have put together quite a collection of various artists and songs.
 
More importantly something happened deep inside of me through the years of not just listening to praise and worship music, but experiencing it. You might ask what that means? Well what I learned is that when you worship the Lord God through praise and worship from the depths of your heart, God shows up, heaven comes to earth and you experience God's love and presence in great abundance.
 
You see, God planned it that way. There is such a wonderful and beautiful fellowship that takes place when one seeks the Lord through praise and worship. Heaven truly comes to earth. The very sweetness of God filled with love and compassion. Just imagine God, inhabitting your very praises !
 
Blessings, in the love of God

Make That Call, Send That Letter

Is there someone that you've lost contact with? Maybe a old high school friend, maybe a old co worker, maybe a relative or close close family member? We all get busy and the freeway of life just seems to consume our time. Grandparents, uncles, aunts, best friends and people that we've spent time with just seem to fall onto the back burners of our life. Many times we are reminded of those people in thought. We make plans to contact them, but life's freeway once again consumes us. Maybe the Holy Spirit is putting someone on your heart right now. Take time and make that call. You just might put a smile on some one's face.
 
Blessings, in Christ.
 

We All, Can Make A Difference

Remember, we all can make a difference. In our homes, in our communities, with our families, on the job and at every corner. Each one of us has something to add to our world to make it a better place. Take time and make time to make a difference, a positive difference in the lives of others. Be a blessing to others and encourage them with your love and friendship.

Tongues Like As Fire

It seems that some would have no problem with slandering others. Of course the "it's my opinion, or I've discerned, or ..... seems to be the wording at times.

Let's see here. You're husband walks in pride, the woman shares with the husbands wife. Your husband is the reason why you're sick, it's because he is a weak tattered covering, the woman shares with the husband's wife. You're husband also walks in a spirit of pride and deception, the woman shares with the husband's wife. Oh and by the way, don't tell you're husband that I told you these things, it's just between us girls, the woman tells the husband's wife.

Deception comes in many forms, even in the sweetness of words spoken. And this comes out of one in a position of leadership of a church? This is a elder woman giving wise counsel to a younger woman? This is according to the word of God, Kingdom principles and in the spirit of truth? Here are three words: SLANDER, GOSSIP, MALICE. If one were to perform a word search at blueletterbible.com on these three words, one would find heavenly pearls of wisdom.

Brute Beasts

Many times people bring false accusations against others with an agenda. They usually start with behind closed doors gossip as to gather strength in numbers. Yet it's the agenda that drives their heart. After they sow the seeds of false accusations whereas they feel empowered, they then put their agenda's to work with the well "we think" mind set.

What they fail to realize is that in doing so, they stain their own garments and dis honor God

Many Are Called & Few Are Chosen

I'm sure that you have heard those words before. Many are called and few are chosen. I am reminded of the two paths, one being straight and narrow and the other being wide and broad, that many go within.

Many take the wide and broad path that leads to destruction, yet few take the straight and narrow. Interesting concept, two paths with one leading to eternal life.

Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Seek Him and find, knock and the door will be opened, for all who truly call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Blessings, in the love of God
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These Signs Shall Follow Them That Believe

Mar 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Mar 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Mar 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

Mar 16:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Blessings, in Christ
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World Events, Diplomacy

It seems that things are quieting around the world, or maybe it's just that the news reports and climates are changing and shifting.

Iraq, Iran, Israel, The Palestinian Situation, Terrorism, well it all seems to be quieting with North Korea taking center page. Of course there's global warming, the economy, home foreclosures, banking failures, state economic problems coupled with so many other situations like little fires just waiting for someone to toss some petrol on.

Meanwhile change is on the horizon with a late addition being America is no longer a Christian nation as we seek peace with the Middle East and the Muslim nations. Great new approach at diplomacy.

Have you ever seen that movie with Dustin Hoffman "Wag The Dogs Tail". It's really a good movie.

Prophetic Vanities To Entice

Do you see it? The prophetic movement that prophesies from one conference to the next conference, from one season to the next season and always has a word that creates hype.

Of course within such are dollar signs, admission fees, teaching tapes, books, donations, building projects and the bottom line is money.

Few of these so called prophets work, or hold a regular job. Most of them market the prophetic ministry, the Kingdom, God's Word and within such provide a measure of entertainment all for a price.

You shall know them by their fruits .... and the words that they speak.

Expanding Through Prayers Of Faith

A Powerful Prayer

Eph 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Eph 3:15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

Eph 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Eph 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

Eph 3:18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

Eph 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Eph 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Blessings, in the love of Christ
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Worthy Of Your Support

A Very Worthy Ministry To Support

There are many ministries that are worthy of supporting within the body of Christ and through other organizations. Yet I truly feel that "Feed The Children" is a remarkable organization that reaches out to millions in need. Visit Feed The Children at: www.feedthechildren.org

Blessings to each of you,
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A Biblical Challenge

Do you believe not in angels, but that angels exists?

I believe that they do exists. That God created them and that they are a part of God's Kingdom, plans and purposes here on earth and in the lives of humans.

If you have the time go to blueletterbible.com and perform a word study on angels. You will find mention of them from the book of Genesis to the book of Revelations. The study is fascinating and life changing.

Blessings, in Christ
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West Coast Revival

The wave of 2009! Revival is coming, coming, coming....

It's exploding here, there, over there, next week, well you don't want to miss out, it's happening, outpourings, fire, waves, shaking, healing's, miracles, stones falling from heaven, oh wait, but over at that church, this church, next week, next conference and on and on it goes.

Here's my take: John The Baptist, Jesus Christ, Pentecost!, The Holy Ghost!!! Revival is already here... and it starts in the heart.

Precepts, Rules, & The Rule Gang

Mat 15:1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,

Mat 15:2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

Mat 15:3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

Mat 15:4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

Mat 15:5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;

Mat 15:6 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

Mat 15:7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

Mat 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

Mat 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

I Will, Be Thou Clean

Mat 8:1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

Mat 8:2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

Mat 8:3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

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The Greatest Revivals Came

In The River Jordan
Through Jesus Christ
On The Day Of Pentecost

Catch that wave...

Blessings, in Christ

Dressings For Battle

Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Eph 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Eph 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Blessings, in the love of God
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Be Watchful

Rev 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

Rev 3:2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.

Rev 3:3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

Rev 3:4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.

Rev 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

Rev 3:6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Buy Gold

Rev 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

Rev 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

Rev 3:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

Rev 3:17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

Rev 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

Rev 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Rev 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Rev 3:21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

Rev 3:22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

The Pure River Of The Water Of Life

Rev 22:1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

Read Revelation Chapter 22

None Greater

Mar 12:29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

Mar 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

Mar 12:31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

The Table Of The Lord

Just imagine sitting at God's table in heaven. There sits Jesus at the head and all the guests have invitations to the celebration. The sounds and sites are magnificent. The room is filled with joy. There is no sickness, wars, hunger, thirst or hatred. Love, peace, joy and freedom fill the room.

Make sure that you have your invitation to the celebration.

Blessings, in Christ

The Path We Choose

Sometimes we make choice that we think have no consequences. Many times after we make choices the consequences are put in place.

Many times God's grace covers such things for a time and even times. God is patient, longsuffering and desires that we make right the wrongs that we commit, especially against others.

However when we make the wrong choices and expand on those choice refusing to change course. The seasons come when our choice start manifesting the consequences.

It is better to examine a situation and undue the wrongs committed than to expand on the wrongs and fall into the seasons of consequences.

Never hinder others while bringing trumped up accusations against them. You never know what you might be hindering while creating seasons and hardships that could have been avoided.

Walking With Him

Daily we walk through life's challenges. Some are easily overcome, others require effort and the desire to be victorious. One thing is certain.

God is still on the Throne and He helps those who seek His face and call upon His name.

The Application Of Prophetic Words

Luk 8:11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

Luk 8:12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

Luk 8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

Luk 8:14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

Luk 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

Change Course America

Change course America, return to the ways of the Lord. Do not invoke another spirit. Do not cast your heritage aside and beware of wolves in sheep's clothing, those that bow to every idol and those that seek to take away the very seeds sown by our forefathers that helped make America a great country.

The Shrinking Continues

Why is it so hard to reconsider one's ways and change course? This is not rocket science and God isn't changing. It was so simple. Change course, undue the wrongs.

Surrendering To God's Will, Plans & Purposes

Ever feel like your paddling upstream and going against the flow? Many times life seems that way and we literally get worn out trying to overcome the obstacles in front of us.

However when we surrender to the ways of the Lord according to His plans and purposes for our life. We find that in changing course it's much easier to flow in God's river currents than against them.

Let me encourage you that sometimes changing course can make all the difference in the world.