TODAY...
SUBMIT TO GOD'S WORD,
PURPOSE TO HEAR, ACCEPT AND WELCOME GOD'S WORD,
BELIEVE THE WORD,
SPEAK THE WORD,
ABIDE IN THE WORD,
THAT YOU MAY EXPERIENCE THE FULLNESS OF ALL GOD HAS FOR YOU!
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"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17
GOD'S WORD IS LIFE!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
LIVE EVERY MOMENT IN THE FACE OF JESUS
CONFESSION AND SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE…
“Confession is so difficult a Discipline for us partly because we view the believing community as a fellowship of saints before we see it as a fellowship of sinners. We come to feel that everyone else has advanced so far into holiness that we are isolated and alone in our sin. We could not bear to reveal our failures and shortcomings to others. We imagine that we are the only ones who have not stepped onto the high road to heaven. Therefore we hide ourselves from one another and live in veiled lies and hypocrisy.
But if we know that the people of God are first a fellowship of sinner we are freed to hear the unconditional call of God’s love and to confess our need openly before our brothers and sisters together. In acts of mutual confession we release the power that heals. Our humanity is no longer denied but transformed.” – Richard Foster
LIFE IN THE FASTING LANE-Living A Transparent Life Before God
Living transparently means, first, that we acknowledge the fact that we cannot hide anything from God (Psalm 139:7-12). When we cherish our secret sins, we fool ourselves into thinking we can also keep them hidden from God. However, when we confess our sins, we invite God to shine the light of His truth into every dark corner of our heart. We pray, "Lord, show me what I have been trying to hide from you. Help me put it out in the open so you can heal my broken life."
Living transparently means, second, that we acknowledge the fact that our sin is offensive to God (Jeremiah 44:4). When we cherish our secret sins, we fool ourselves into thinking God does not mind. But when we confess our sin, we are essentially agreeing with God that what we did was an offense to Him.
Living transparently means, third, that we recognize the fact that God must deal with sin (Nahum 1:3). When we cherish our hidden sin, we deny God's justice. But when we confess our sin, we recognize that we deserve nothing more than God's wrath. In this recognition we cry out, "Mercy!" and God is ready and willing to forgive us. 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
LIVE EVERY MOMENT IN THE FACE OF JESUS -- Praying, Fasting and Confessing
“Confession is so difficult a Discipline for us partly because we view the believing community as a fellowship of saints before we see it as a fellowship of sinners. We come to feel that everyone else has advanced so far into holiness that we are isolated and alone in our sin. We could not bear to reveal our failures and shortcomings to others. We imagine that we are the only ones who have not stepped onto the high road to heaven. Therefore we hide ourselves from one another and live in veiled lies and hypocrisy.
But if we know that the people of God are first a fellowship of sinner we are freed to hear the unconditional call of God’s love and to confess our need openly before our brothers and sisters together. In acts of mutual confession we release the power that heals. Our humanity is no longer denied but transformed.” – Richard Foster
LIFE IN THE FASTING LANE-Living A Transparent Life Before God
Living transparently means, first, that we acknowledge the fact that we cannot hide anything from God (Psalm 139:7-12). When we cherish our secret sins, we fool ourselves into thinking we can also keep them hidden from God. However, when we confess our sins, we invite God to shine the light of His truth into every dark corner of our heart. We pray, "Lord, show me what I have been trying to hide from you. Help me put it out in the open so you can heal my broken life."
Living transparently means, second, that we acknowledge the fact that our sin is offensive to God (Jeremiah 44:4). When we cherish our secret sins, we fool ourselves into thinking God does not mind. But when we confess our sin, we are essentially agreeing with God that what we did was an offense to Him.
Living transparently means, third, that we recognize the fact that God must deal with sin (Nahum 1:3). When we cherish our hidden sin, we deny God's justice. But when we confess our sin, we recognize that we deserve nothing more than God's wrath. In this recognition we cry out, "Mercy!" and God is ready and willing to forgive us. 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
LIVE EVERY MOMENT IN THE FACE OF JESUS -- Praying, Fasting and Confessing
GOD I THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT OF TODAY!
TODAY IS THE DAY! NOW IS THE TIME!
REDEEM THE TIME: A time of re-commitment, forsaking yourselves … Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works; or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lamp stand from its place—unless you repent—Rev. 2:1-7 God has called you to a course of re-commitment—draw nigh unto Him Ex.33:12-23
“Father God, I know this day is a gift and I am not going to waste it. I have a responsibility to redeem the time that you God have given me. I am a seed of destiny. God you did not put me here to be controlled by anyone or anything, you put me here to praise, worship, and multiply good fruit. You put me here to be an on-purpose-person. I have allowed distractions to keep me from God’s best. Today I commit to redeem the time. I will let go and let God. I will trust you God to make my wrongs right, I will trust you God to be my vindicator. I will let go of the past and value my days. I purpose to move forward to the great.
Father I am releasing every negative thing, I am drawing a line in the sand and making the most of each day. As I continue to consecrate my flesh, I will invest the time thanking you God for what you have coming. I commit to live each day in great expectation.
GOD I THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT OF TODAY!
REDEEM THE TIME: A time of re-commitment, forsaking yourselves … Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works; or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lamp stand from its place—unless you repent—Rev. 2:1-7 God has called you to a course of re-commitment—draw nigh unto Him Ex.33:12-23
“Father God, I know this day is a gift and I am not going to waste it. I have a responsibility to redeem the time that you God have given me. I am a seed of destiny. God you did not put me here to be controlled by anyone or anything, you put me here to praise, worship, and multiply good fruit. You put me here to be an on-purpose-person. I have allowed distractions to keep me from God’s best. Today I commit to redeem the time. I will let go and let God. I will trust you God to make my wrongs right, I will trust you God to be my vindicator. I will let go of the past and value my days. I purpose to move forward to the great.
Father I am releasing every negative thing, I am drawing a line in the sand and making the most of each day. As I continue to consecrate my flesh, I will invest the time thanking you God for what you have coming. I commit to live each day in great expectation.
GOD I THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT OF TODAY!
CONSECRATE YOUR HEART TO GOD.
Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Consecrate your heart to God.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people--1Tim 2:1. Consecrate your heart to God.
Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things—Phil 4:8. Consecrate your heart to God.
He must become greater; I must become less—John 3:30. Consecrate your heart to God.
Father in the Name of Jesus, during this 30-days of consecration and self examination, give us strength as we discipline ourselves to abstain from what can interfere with the flow of God in our lives. We recognize that every thought, word or act is either flesh or spirit, so we are called to fast (I john 2:15-16) to silence the flesh and exalt the spirit--Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ—2 Cor. 10:5. Consecrate your heart to God.
May you experience, the undisturbed peace and presence of God.
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people--1Tim 2:1. Consecrate your heart to God.
Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things—Phil 4:8. Consecrate your heart to God.
He must become greater; I must become less—John 3:30. Consecrate your heart to God.
Father in the Name of Jesus, during this 30-days of consecration and self examination, give us strength as we discipline ourselves to abstain from what can interfere with the flow of God in our lives. We recognize that every thought, word or act is either flesh or spirit, so we are called to fast (I john 2:15-16) to silence the flesh and exalt the spirit--Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ—2 Cor. 10:5. Consecrate your heart to God.
May you experience, the undisturbed peace and presence of God.
What is the difference between Church Folk and Christians
Church Folk church is what they do - Christians church is who they are.
Church Folk go to church - Christians are the Church.
Church Folk are hearers of the word - Christians are doers of the word.
Church Folk are reward driven - Christians are fellowship driven.
Church Folk are crowd followers - Christians are Christ Followers.
Church Folk go to church - Christians are the Church.
Church Folk are hearers of the word - Christians are doers of the word.
Church Folk are reward driven - Christians are fellowship driven.
Church Folk are crowd followers - Christians are Christ Followers.
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