Who is your Master?

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“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Matthew 6:24
What master are you serving? What are you devoting all your time to?
America, just like the world, is obsessed with money. People work incredibly long hours, neglecting there families, so they can move up the ladder hoping for that big promotion.
What is there true motivation behind this? Of course money! Now everyone uses the excuse “I gotta feed my family, ect” but what your really feeding is your ego.
You want the fancy car, the big house, the eloquent job title. But guess what? Not only are all those material items going to eventually fade away your career will too. You might be valuable to a company now but later on in your life you become a liability to them and replaceable by the next young hotshot.
What you do have that is permanent is your family and God. No matter how old you get, or how little money you make you will always be loved by both.
Now I agree it’s good to have a strong work ethic and it is Biblical to work hard, but if you’re a slave to money it will own you.
Guess what you want to work stay involved in your family or community. There is no harder job than raising kids or helping people in need. And the rewards are priceless. If you invest the time with your family you will be close forever but if you invest no time in your family don’t expect them to even know you
Don’t wait until it’s too late to realize you should have spent more time with your family make a commitment today and say “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord and not money”
I pray that parents don’t fall for the greed of this world and appreciate the gift of family that God gave them Amen

Judgement is not Ours

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How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? Matthew 7:4

 Many times we might find ourselves judging other people; however Jesus has taught us that judgment is not our responsibility but his.

We need to learn to continually reflect on our own actions and not others; this will enable us to grow and improve as Christians

As it says in Luke  6:37 “”Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”

Very powerful scripture basically saying our judgment will be based on how we judge others. Pretty much like do unto others as they would do unto you.

Does this mean we should disregard people’s sin? I say no, hate the sin but don’t hate the sinner.

We want to be merciful and empathetic towards people, however this doesn’t mean we should allow anything to go. For example some Christian denominations are allowing homosexual marriages.

Anyone who is a Christian should know Homosexuality is forbidden by God and an abomination. Also God would never recognize the covenant between a homosexual couples anyway.

Does that mean I judge homosexuals? Of course not,  as I said ultimate judgment is not ours. However we should live to please God and not endorse homosexuality. As it says in 1 Corinthians 24:7 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

So what can we do as Christians to lead people to Christ? Well first we all know that we are all sinners and fall short of the Glory to God.  Nobody has any hope of redemption except thru Jesus Christ What we can do is live by example, let Jesus live thru us.

As a Christian there’s a very fine line we need to walk, which can be very difficult. On one hand we need to be non judgmental but on the other hand we need to stay firm with the commandments of God

What I do know is the ultimate judgment is not ours; therefore we put our faith in Christ and follow his path. Keep spreading the Gospel and be a servant to others. The rest is in Gods hands Amen

We Rise Again

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For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, Proverbs 24:1

Somedays it’s hard to be the light of the world when the world keeps blowing your light out

How deep are your roots of faith? This will only be answered when you endure the storms of life

On days like this it feels like God is a million miles away we know he is with us but can’t feel him

I reflect on sad Psalms from David like Psalms 88:13 3But I, O LORD, have cried out to You for help, And in the morning my prayer comes before You. 14O LORD, why do You reject my soul? Why do You hide Your face from me?…

But I take comfort in knowing God never forsaken David and always delivered him from his distress.

Or I reflect on the  book of Job where Satan took everything from Job “Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

But again I take comfort in knowing even though Job lost everything God repayed him twice for what he had and redeemed him.

Someday are faith is going to be tested, how deep really are your roots? Because one day a hurricane of life will come through and uproot the shallow so be prepared.

But today is a new day and I declare  “This is the day the Lord has made and I will be glad and rejoice in it.

As it says in Psalms There maybe pain in the night but joy comes in the morning.

And most importantly I always remember the cross, the sacrifice Jesus made for us to redeem us for our sins. Always remember the covenant he made with us and the hope it brings.

Today we rise again in knowing our God will endure forever and won’t forsake us

I pray that God gives us the strength and peace to endure thru the storms of life and we hold on to his covenant he made with us.  Amen

Faith Walkers

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For we live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7

We live in a world today that wants instant results; with the emergence of technology everything is instant. Everyone is at our fingertips now with the Internet and mobile devices.

However faith works totally different, for thru faith we learn patience, discipline, and perseverance. We learn to cherish the blessings we receive and acknowledge the victories God has won for us.

Even though our blessings will be great we will be put thru a test to get them. Stay in faith and it will see you thru it.

Abraham was promised to be the Father of many nations; his seed will cover the Earth like sand. However Abraham was almost 100 years old till that blessing came to pass.

We also live in a world where seeing is believing. The world says how can you believe in an invisible God? Do you believe in love? Can you see it? Do you believe in the wind? Can you see it?

Here’s what the scripture says: Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

As it says in the scripture there is no excuse not to believe in God; We are made in the image of God and Jesus became God in the flesh. Many signs have been given to us but few want to receive them.

Faith is what builds us a strong relationship with God filled with trust and admiration of his Glory; if there never was a struggle how can faith be tested then?

As Jesus said in John 20:29 “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

I pray everyone takes a leap of faith and puts all there trust in God and he will make there paths straight Amen

What is your Soul worth to you?

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For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 6:26
What is the price of your soul worth to you? A wild trip to Las Vegas? Maybe a big bank account?

Don’t be deceived into thinking the consequences on your sin won’t cost you in the day of Judgment

This is how Satan deceived Adam and Eve, who were born immortal and sinless, yet they sold their souls for pleasure.

As the story goes in Genesis 3:13 Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

Satan convinced Adam and Eve there will be no consequences for your sin and they fell for it

Just as the world believes today; if you asked anyone they’ll probably tell you they’re going to heaven even if they don’t believe in God.

Would you graduate from college never going to class or taking a test? Then why would you go to heaven never reading the Bible or practicing your faith?

If you’re serious about having eternal life and saving your soul, then it’s time to get serious about God

Jesus already did the hard work for us, he laid down his life to redeem us from our sins. Now it’s time for us to do our part

All the material things of this world and temporary pleasure will pass away but our Lord Jesus Christ has conquered death and will live forever. You can to just give your life to him

I pray the world sees the truth and seeks the truth thru Jesus Christ and realizes he is the way Amen

Crown of Thorns

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Crown of Thorns
Do you know his name?
Do you understand the pain?
He was the only begotten son
He saved us from our sins
So your redemption can begin
His sacrifice was for everyone
Jesus wore the crown
He shed his blood for you
Jesus laid his life down
The prophecy has come true
We are waiting on the day
Everyday give thanks and pray
Our Messiah will return
He will cleanse the Earth
Restore innocence from birth
The lesson he taught we must learn
Jesus wore the crown
He shed his blood for you
Jesus laid his life down
The prophecy has come true
Are you ashamed of your King
Who has giving you everything
He is the truth , light , and the way
Every knee shall bow down
At his feet you cast your crown
Thru his blood we are all saved
Jesus wore the crown
He shed his blood for you
Jesus laid his life down
The prophecy has come true

Build on the Rock

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Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25“And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.… Matthew 7:24,25
What foundation have you built your house on? When the storms of life come in will you stay in faith or do you fall like a dead tree?
It’s easy to be happy, hopeful, and enthusiastic when times are good, but the real test of our character is how we act when times are bad.
Many people forget or never take the time to thank God for anything they are grateful for but as soon as things go wrong they start blaming him. Why do we only remember God during the bad times?
What is the rock? The rock to me is my faith, the Word of God, the promises he made and fulfilled, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to save us for our sins. The rock is solid faith
It’s all about building roots. A tree with strong roots will not only bear good fruit but will also stand in the bad storms. A tree with little or no roots will probably bear no fruit at all and collapse after the first storm
Consider this scripture Jeremiah 17: 8 “For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor cease to yield fruit
When we put our faith and trust in God, no matter what circumstances come our way we can stay in peace because we know he is fighting for us and has us in the palm of his hand
It’s best said in Proverbs 10:25 “When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever.”

So no matter what your going thru today, grow some roots and build your house on the rock not the sand. For God is the Alpha and Omega and will endure forever

I pray that anyone who is in distress or going thru a rough circumstance that they reach out to God put there faith in him and acquire peace within the storm Amen

Divided We Fall

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“Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. Matthew 12:25

Division is everywhere, It’s believed there are over 41,000 different denominations in Christianity. Everyone claims to have a different interpretation on the same scriptures worshiping the same God
Even though these denominations all follow Jesus some of them are so bitter over there different ideals they probably wouldn’t even have lunch together.
What happened? Satan has divided the Christian churches making them weaker against him. Pride, Greed, Ignorance, ect. are all weapons he used against the Churches.
America has also become a divided nation, if you need an example of that just look at your own neighborhood your living in.
A generation ago everyone used to know everyone; neighbors used to help each other out, there kids used to play with each other.
Now nobody knows each other and everyone lives in fear of each other. If a stranger even acknowledges you in America today it’s a miracle.
What happened? Satan has divided the country among itself to weaken us against our enemies which will lead to our dismay.
Families are divided, to find a non broken family today in America is another miracle. Families are the foundation for life, you take away that foundation and the next generation crumbles
I’m not trying to be a doomsdayer but encouraging everyone to Wake Up! We are destroying ourselves. Most peoples reaction will be it’s not my problem.
We are all in this together, it’s all our problem. If our Country fails, you fail..If our Children fail, you fail..
As its says in Galatians 3:28 “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

I pray America wakes up and everyone realizes we need to love one another to survive in Jesus Name Amen

Power of Words

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Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. James 1:26

Words are powerful they can either bless or curse somebody’s future; I’m sure you still remember something somebody said negative to you maybe even many years ago

That’s why we need to learn to take control of our mouths and hold our peace even when we strongly disagree.
As it says in Proverbs 17:28 “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. Notice it says were thought wise when silent
We often believe in order for people to think were intelligent or insightful we need to always have a comment but sometimes just listening is more effective
But we can bless and inspire people with our words Proverbs 16:24 “Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
Hearing the words of praise and acceptance will be an absolute blessing to everyone; As it says in Provebs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

What if you strongly disagree with someone or there opinions? Remember to keep your peace Romans 14:1 “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.”

Your not going to accomplish anything by arguing or insulting people; holding your tongue will give you the power to maintain peace
I pray that we learn and understand the power of our words; and that we use our words to bless and encourage one another Amen

Pray Alone

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But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16

Just as Jesus taught us the Lords prayer he also showed us the importance of praying alone

I make it a habit to do a daily prayer alone even with limited free time we have these days we can always find a few minutes for prayer
For without solitude sometimes it can be very distracting and hard to really connect with God; tell him your worries, fears, and what your thankful for
Here is what Jesus said in the book of Matthew about praying; for showing off in public does not impress God
When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 6“But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. Mathew 6:5,6
Now I do think it’s still important for families and friends to pray together; as it says Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

But I think we should take time to find some alone time and share our thoughts and feelings with God; for you can’t really have a relationship unless your open and honest

I pray that everyone connects with God, has a personal relationship and builds faith and trust thru this in Jesus name