Yeah I Said it (10-29-11)

Lessons learned from 1 Samuel 

You don't have to always utter words to pray to God...He hears your heart (1 Sam 1:13).

God's timing is perfect...we just need to trust and have patience (1 Sam 1:20).

"The sons of Eli were worthless men. They did not know the Lord." (1 Sam 2:12) /// integrity matters.

Talking about something and doing something or completely different. (1 Sam 2:22-25).

"Samuel was ministering to the Lord." (1 Sam 3:1). /// This is where godly leadership begins.

Only God saves. No system or resource can save us. (1 Sam 4:3)

"Dagon had fallen face downward on the ground" (1 Sam 5:1-5). /// No idols can stand before or compare to Jesus.

"Samuel judged Israel all the days of His life." (1 Sam 7:15) /// faithfulness matters

"We also want to be like all nations" (1 Sam 8:20). /// being like everyone else isn't always the best thing to do.

"There is a man of God in this city" (1 Sam 9:6) /// People knew about Samuel's character and reputation. People are watching you.

"I have faithfully walked before you from my youth until this day." (1 Sam 12:2) /// Your testimony matters.

"Saul was still at Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling." (1 Sam 13:7) /// people will follow your lead

"The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart." (1 Sam 13:14) /// Your heart matters to God.

"It may be that the Lord will work for us." (1 Sam 14:6) /// Step out in faith and see how God will come through.

"Do all that is in your heart. Do as you wish." (1 Sam 14:7) /// when you are following Jesus you have freedom and grace.

"He has worked with God this day." (1 Sam 14:45) /// By faith we participate with God in what He is doing.

"For the Lord see not as man sees." (1 Sam 16:7) /// I need more Jesus vision.

Past experiences shaped David's current situation(1 Sam 17:36-37). May the situations you are going thru today build you faith for tomorrow.

David didn't wear Saul's armor (1 Sam 17:38-40). You got to be yourself.

"Jonathan loved him as his own soul." (1 Sam 18:1) /// Thanking God for my friends and praying for new ones.

"David had success in all his undertaking, for the Lord was with him." (1 Sam 18:14) /// Having God on your side matters.

"David weeping the most." (1 Sam 20:41) /// saying goodbyes are never fun.

"Jonathan told David" (1 Sam 19:1) /// Good friends warn you with the harsh truth.

"And about 400 men went up after David, while 200 remained with the baggage." (1 Sam 25:13) /// we all have a role to play

Yeah I said it 10-20-11

The fields are ready for harvest...LOOK UP!!! (John 4:35)

God wants to reveal Himself to you...seek Him today!!! (James 4:8)

Death for a Child of God is moving day from a tent to a mansion (2 cor 5:1).

For the Child of God death is victory...it is the release from this tent into a dwelling place made by God for eternity (2 cor 5:1).

These are the days that if you call upon the name of Jesus you will be saved (acts 2:21).

We need the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives daily. Have you asked the Father for this gift today? (Luke 11:13)

May you see Jesus more clearly today and know that He does not change (Rev 1:8).

Jesus is our true and faithful witness (Rev 3:14). If you want to know what God looks like look at Jesus.

Through the Holy Spirit you have the power to be a witness to live for Him (acts 1:8).

It is important that we realize we can't live a victorious Christian life without God's spirit (Roms 7:16-25).

Jesus is light and darkness will not overcome Him (John 1:5)

Yeah I said it 10-3-11

This week’s quotes are lessons I learned from 1 Peter. 

I love how Jesus speaks to me through His Word. 

Be blessed!!!

Christians have an inheritance that will never go away, it is perfect and won't change. Jesus is the great reward. (1Pet 1:4)

"In this rejoice" (1 Pet 1:6). A Christian's Identity in Jesus should cause them to rejoice. Are you rejoicing today?

"Set your hope fully on grace" (1Pet 1:13).

"Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in His steps" (1 Pet 2:21).

True freedom is serving Jesus (1 Pet 2:16). In the natural that doesn't even make sense BUT in the spiritual it is a beautiful truth.

Christians are called to proclaim the excellences of Jesus who redeemed us (1 Pet 2:9).

"Let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart...which in God's sight is very precious" (1Pet 3:4) /// Looks aren't everything

If God has blessed you with a wife learn to study her and know her needs (1Pet 3:7). /// I know Laura is reading this...I love you:)

"For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayer" (1Pet 3:12) /// Thank you all for your prayers!

Are you ready to proclaim the gospel in truth and in love today? Always be ready! (1Pet 3:15).

"For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God." (1Pet 3:18).

Your attitude and thinking is so important... (1Pet 4:1; Phil 2:5; 2 Cor 10:5; Roms 12:2; Col 3:10; Eph 5:10)

In Jesus we can live this life that pleases and honors God. (1 Pet 4:2) He delights in us:)

The Gospel was supposed to be preached to those who are spiritually dead so in the Spirit they may become alive. (1Pet 4:6)

"Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins" (1Pet 4:8).

You have received a gift by God's grace. Use that gift to serve others. By doing this you will glorify God. 1 Pet 4:10-11

Clothe yourself with humility (1 Pet 5:6). What does this look like for you today?

Be watchful and full of the Holy Spirit today as the devil is always seeking someone to devour (1Pet 5:8).

Don't forget to pray for our brothers and sisters all around the world that are suffering for Jesus (1Pet 5:9).

Stand firm in the grace of God (1Pet 5:12).

Yeah I said it (9-17-11)

This week’s “Yeah, I said it” is about vision. We have been seeking God’s vision for us and for this church plant, and as you read and ponder this topic of “vision”, remember, it isn’t about creating a vision for yourself, it is seeking and pursuing HIS vision for you!

“Vision helps you stay focus from distractions (Nem 6:10-14).”

“Vision will always be met with opposition (Neh 4:1-3).”

“Praying for vision from Jesus today.”

“There is often a time gap before the vision becomes a reality. Read Gen 16:16-17:1...13 years had gone by.”

"If prayer isn’t necessary to accomplish your vision—you’re not thinking big enough." by @craiggroeschel /// been praying a lot

“Don't get discouraged when things don't happen over night. Even in the natural growth doesn't happen over night (James 5:7).”

"To God be the glory!" When we accomplish our vision this is what we want people to say (Neh 6:16).

“We got to change the way we think according to the Bible (Rom 12:2). Praying for creativity today!”

“I love when God gives fresh revelation from His Word!!! I just received some:)”

“I have much to learn so I am seeking God's wisdom today (James 1:5-6).”