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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING –EP562 LIMITLESS FAITH

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: LIMITLESS FAITH

Limiting beliefs does not equal fact. The fact is that God is limitless. But we limit him sometimes with our preconceived notions. We say nothing is impossible with our God. But we then will turn around and put limits on God. The limits are ours to own. But if we can stretch our faith and our imagination, the sky is not the limit, there is no limit.

Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

The belief that this verse is true, will stretch our thinking. But it takes that crazy faith to walk on water, to call down fire from heaven. If we are going to change the world, we will have to take the limits off of God.

Human beings are limited by our resources, our fleshly strength, our belief system and the influence of our circle. That small group of people that we trust to have our best interest at heart. They are the ones who help form our ideas about faith, hope and love.

Jer 32:17 Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:

This verse is a good one to reinforce to us that nothing is too hard for our God. Nothing is impossible. This needs to get down in our spirit.

Eph 3:17-20 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 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,

He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. The more we stretch our thinking and what we ask him for the greater things he will do. Our lack of faith is all that limits God in our lives.

Try to think of ways to stretch your faith and the ways your mind tries to limit God. He is truly limitless.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP561 BE DOERS OF THE WORD

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: BE DOERS OF THE WORD

We can have the best of intentions and still do the wrong thing. We can justify wrong actions with good intentions. But our thoughts and intentions do not mean as much as our actions.

We are called to be doers of the word and not hearers only. We could listen to the word our whole lives, but if we don’t allow it to take root in our lives, it is in vain. It means nothing.

John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Jesus said, If you love me, you will keep my commandments. He didn’t say if you love me you will intend to do what I have commanded, but will allow the cares of life to sidetrack you.

We have the power to do all that he has asked us to do. It is within us. He will never ask us to do something that is beyond our ability to do it, with him. We just need to pray for that power of God to arise and empower us to keep his commandments. This is how the will of God is carried out.

We always want to be good ground for the seeds of the word to take root. Being ready to spring into action. Our God is a God of action. He expects his children to be also. Keep doing what you know to do. Don’t compromise with the enemy. We must follow the Lord and keep his commandments.

In Matthew chapter 13 there is a parable about four types of ground. The types of soil represent the different types of the human hearts.

Matt 13:18-19 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. 19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

The hard soil is hardened hearts that hear the word with their ears but do not try to comprehend it. The enemy comes in and steals the seeds that have been planted.

Matt 13:20-21 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

The rocky soil is someone who receives the Word but they do not grow roots. They will be Christians until the trials come, then they will return to the world. They have no way to endure without roots.

Matt 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

The thorny ground is the heart that hears the word, but the cares of this life and the distractions of the enemy choke out the word. Until they fall away because they are unfruitful.

Matt 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

The good soil is the person who hears and accepts the word. This seed matures into fruit. They take it in and nurture it. They cultivate the seed and keep the weeds pulled. We prepare the soil to receive the seed of the word. This is why it is important to be doers of the word. Hearers only will never develop fruit; they will always fall by the wayside. Doers desire to keep God’s commandments, grow and develop fruit.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP559 MOMENTUM

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: MOMENTUM

Momentum determines how much effort it will take to stop and object or how much effort it will take to get moving again. I think about how a ball rolling down a hill will roll faster. But sometimes it takes a while to get to the ball rolling.

Once we have momentum in our spiritual walk, we need to keep it going. The enemy almost had the church stopped in 2020 when many chose to shut down. The enemy almost stopped us with distraction, fatigue and complacency. But we have prayed hard and are starting to get the momentum we need to keep going.

The momentum of revival is coming soon. We must be ready to go with the momentum of the wave of God’s movement.

Looking back sometimes gives us motivation to keep moving forward. For example: we look back to remember a bad situation that God stepped into and fixed. It’s good to be reminded of God’s help. We know we can keep moving forward as long as God is with is. But looking back even in grief, longing for the days of the past isn’t healthy. We will not see where God wants to take us if we are looking backwards. Moving forward is the only way.

Phil 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Paul was saying he didn’t claim to know everything. Apprehended means to mentally grasp a concept or to anticipate something with fear. In order to keep from falling into anxiety, he forgets the past. Instead, he reaches forward to the future. He presses toward the mark. He is saying we need to be focused on the goal, as if it were a race with a finish line.

It is dangerous to focus on the past, if the focus is on failures and things left undone. It is ok occasionally to look back at where God brought you from as a gratitude tool. We are defined by our past. We cannot become spiritually complacent. This is how the church as a whole, almost lost this world to our enemy. With a positive attitude we need to move forward with optimism and hope.

2 Cor 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

We are talking about moving forward. We are new creations in Christ. As we run this race we may fall down, but God is there to pick us up. He will strengthen us and renew us so that we can finish our race.

Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

This is a reminder to let go of the things that are past. God will bring new things into each day. He has amazing things in store for us. But we will not be able to embrace them when we are stuck in the past.

Keeping our forward momentum going is crucial to our faith walk. There is nothing behind us, but God is before us. We will reach the end of our race with confidence as long as we don’t give up.

The reason Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt, was that she looked back. She looked back with longing. She didn’t want to leave her home and her married daughters. God had told them to leave and not look back.

Finishing the race strong is going to take prayer and determination. But there is nothing we cannot do with God on our side. If God be for us, who can be against us. The answer is no one of consequence.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP 558 PATH TO STRENGTH

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: PATH TO STRENGTH

I want to discuss strength, trust, weakness, faith with you today. Now each topic could be days long on their own. I want to share how they relate to keep us on the right path. In order for us to be effective in the land as witness, we must be strong. The enemy will try to discourage us and make us feel weak. Our faith and strength will keep us on the right path as the enemy tries to distract, deter and discourage us.

To be discouraged is to allow our joy to be depleted. Keeping the joy of the Lord is keeping our strength. Staying focused on the goodness of God is how to accomplish joy. It is separate from our circumstances. Our future is not determined by our circumstances, but by the grace of God.

Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

This verse creates a link between our trust in God and our joy. Worship can help bring joy to our lives. Worship can help to strengthen us. But more than what worship can do for us, we owe it to God to lift him up.

We can be strong and encouraged because God goes with us wherever we go. He will not leave us alone.

Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Because he is with us, we can trust him. He will watch over us and protect us. He is our hiding place, our strong tower, our deliverer. We will gain strength if we rest in him.

Psalm 32:7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Faith over fear, takes joy and strength, we cannot allow weakness to cause us to fall into fear. Weakness is an opportunity to stand up and become strong. We cannot fail, God is within us. He will give us power to not be weak and weary, but will give us strength and power. In the physical when we exercise, we gain strength. Why would we not gain spiritual strength as we exercise our prayer and worship muscles.

Isaiah 40: 29-31 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Waiting upon God to move in our lives is the ultimate way to strength. Our hope, our strength, our Joy and our Peace all come from Jesus. I encourage you to praise and pray for God to renew your strength and joy. Imagine soaring high above the cares of this life, like an eagle soars high in the sky. We can have that carefree feeling when we wait on God and allow him to give us peace and joy.

He will renew us to run and not be tired, if we can walk and not faint. This reminds us that he is always there to give us strength when we need it. Thank God for his amazing love and the strength he gives us everyday to keep running our race.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP557 NEW PURPOSE

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: NEW PURPOSE

Yesterday, as I watched the rededication of our nation to God, I found that hope arose in me. This one day will not magically fix everything in the short term. We still have to walk out some things before God allows the complete anointing to fall. Revival is on the way, but it begins within our heart.

Revival is not for the lost, but for the church to be revived and rededicated. Once the church is aligned with God, then true change can happen. God will come down and save the lost.

It is time we return to the old ways and old paths. For too long the nation has been lost on new paths of unrighteousness. It is time we found those ancient landmarks. What once appeared to be a lost cause, has had new life breathed into it. God is breath and life.

We have been given a fresh perspective on our purpose. Now is the day to pick up the banner and run. The banner of God’s love and compassion. Nothing will change until we become determined to fulfill our mission on the earth. That mission is to Love God and Love People, to walk in the commandments of God. Showing the world there is a better way.

Col 3:15-17 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

We need to let the peace of God fill our hearts because we are called into one body, the body of Christ. We must be thankful for what God has done for us. Paul says to let God’s word be in us richly or abundantly in all wisdom. We are to teach, gently warn one another, singing with grace in our hearts toward God. Whatsoever, we do, whatever we speak we must do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus with a thankful heart. This is our purpose.

Each of us has callings and talents that God wants us to use for his glory. These calling and talents will point the lost to Christ if we are obedient about how we use those tools God has given us.

As we begin to experience the new anointing of God, we must embrace it and allow it to strengthen us. Empowering us to step out like never before to show the world Jesus. Do not think that the enemy will take this rededication of our lives and our nation lying down. He will try to reestablish his strong hold. This is why we must be in prayer for our nation now more than ever as we walk through the night before the dawning. We will get through it all with God and with each other. Let unity arise in the body, let the love of God flow freely. We are at the threshold of amazing things. Keep the faith. I want to leave you with a verse to ponder today.

Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP555 BE ENCOURAGED

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: BE ENCOURAGED

I try to stay positive and encouraging. But, I have days that I don’t feel encouraged. It is normally when I am tired. Getting proper rest helps to keep us in balance.

I’ll never forget wise words from an older man at our church. He had walked through many terrible things, but was very upbeat and encouraging. He would say, you can be mentally tired and be ok. You can be physically tired and be ok. But when you get mentally and physically tired you are going to get sick if you aren’t careful.

Two reasons we are told to not be anxious, to not stress and worry. It weakens our immune system. Making us prone to illness. Two, it causes us to be self-absorbed, and we appear to be uncaring.

The major reason not to have anxiety is we get our relationship with God out of balance. We stop relying on him to take care of things. We start trying to fix them on our own. God doesn’t need our help, he needs our trust.

Psalm 37:5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

God needs our commitment to follow him. If we give our issues to him, we have nothing to worry about, it’s his responsibility. Why do we worry? God has promised he would take care of us. There is not one time in the bible that he failed his people. He is unfailing. He sees the big picture more clearly than we can see it.

Psalm 33:18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

This is a reminder that he is watching over us like a parent does their child. This also means he is our protector and provider. We have every reason to trust that he will take care of us. Why are we discouraged, he will lift us up.

Psalm 86:15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

I love that he is long suffering toward us. He is patient and good. Sometimes I need his patience. It is not always easy to do the right thing. Sometimes we want to be like Jonah and run the other way. But we cannot allow fear to be our decision maker. Look how that worked out for Jonah. We must try to be obedient and let God lead us.

We can trust his nail scared hands, because he cared enough to prove his love on Calvary. So be encouraged, do not worry, do not fear. The God who created everything, who created us holds us in the palm of his hand. He will keep us safe from the storms that are coming to cleans the earth.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP551 GOD GLOW

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: GOD GLOW

Many people cannot wait for summer so they can get that sunglow. It shows that you have spent time outside in the sunshine. But even more than having a light tan, we need a God glow. Being in his presence will give us a glow. Our light will shine and let the world know we have spent time with the king.

Do you have a God glow? Do you let your light shine?

Exodus 34:29-33 And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. 30 And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him. 31 And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them. 32 And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him in mount Sinai. 33 And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.

I am not saying we will glow as much as Moses did. After all he was on the mountain with God for many days. But if we have spent time will God it will show. We may not need a veil, but it will make the enemy nervous. It will help us to be a light to the world around us.

Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Our lives and the light we are is about bringing glory to God, not to be seen. The world is full of darkness which makes our light even brighter. Many people are afraid of a really bright light. I know I have shared this before but, I am going to share it again. Years ago, I was praying and I said, “God make me a big bright light.” This went on for a couple of weeks. Then one morning God said, Why, a bright light is blinding? My heart was in the right place. I didn’t want to be a bright light so that people saw me, but so that they saw God.

I understood what he meant. We don’t want to blind people. They are already in darkness. If a bright light suddenly turned on, they would cover their eyes. It is about letting our light shine. Sometimes it doesn’t even take a light, but just a bright glow.

Jesus said we are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. A city is many little lights. If we combine our little light, with the light of other believers, we will make disciples. People will want to come out of the darkness and have a light of their own.

Do you have a glow? Can the world see that God’s love shines in you?

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP549 SURRENDERED HEART

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: SURRENDERED HEART

A surrendered heart is a sign of a surrendered life. People often say when someone makes a start to serve Jesus that they surrendered their heart. But that surrender normally takes a life time to achieve.

I know from personal experience that I am more sold out to the cause of Christ than at any point in my life. My heart is more surrendered than it was five years ago, ten years ago or even when I started my journey of a faith walk with Christ.

He desires our surrender. He wants us to give up total control to him. As someone who is hardwired to be in control, it is a hard thing to relinquish. But by giving up that control we learn to trust him more and more.

Matt 16:24- Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

What does it mean to take up our cross and follow Jesus? It was not easy for the man part of Jesus to go to the cross. He asked that the father let the cup pass from him. But he then surrendered to the plan, even though it meant horrific pain. Surrender involves personal sacrifice and sometimes making painful choices.

Romans 12:2 -And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Surrender means we pickup our Bibles to renew our minds instead of doing something we want to do. Surrender means that we listen for God’s voice and try to walk in his path for our feet; his will.

Phil 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Surrender means that we give our cares and concerns to God. We are not supposed to allow anything to cause us to be anxious. When we give God our cares he turns around and gives us peace. Keeping ourselves in a place of surrender means we will have peace.

Matthew 6:34 -Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.

Surrender means that we trust God to provide whatever we need when tomorrow becomes today. We were never meant to live in any other day but the current one. We cannot get so wrapped up in the past that we carry the pain and hurt from the past into a new day. We cannot be so worried about the future that we do not live today.

God has promised to provide for us. He will give us what we need. Surrender means that we will submit to his will and not worry about tomorrow.

When we surrender, we are telling God that we trust him to keep his word. It opens up our lives for him to work. We often tie God’s hands when we pray for something then turn around and try to work it out for ourselves. He is all knowing, all powerful, he doesn’t need our assistance. He needs our surrender.

Prov 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

When we truly learn to trust in the Lord with all of our hearts he will do amazing things with us and for us. Surrender means trusting with all of our heart. If we can do that and not listen to our human reasoning but acknowledge God and his plan, he will always keep our feet on the right path.

Walking by faith, we continue to surrender each day. Paul said, “I die daily.” Meaning he had to get up everyday and make a choice. Do I lean on my understanding and human instinct or do I follow Jesus and allow him to direct my path.

In our path is confusion, lies of the enemy, obstacles to overcome. If we trust in the Lord he will help us navigate all the traps and keep us going in his wisdom and peace. A surrendered heart is a sign of a surrendered life. God is not looking for perfection, but a life fully surrendered to him.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING –EP548 DO NOT CHEAPEN THE BLOOD

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: DON’T CHEAPEN THE BLOOD

There is not as much talk about the blood of Jesus in many churches today. They don’t want to offend some overly sensitive person with the story of how Jesus shed his blood for us. The word says he was beaten beyond recognition. The only way Jesus endured the beating he received was the part of him that was God. A normal human being would have died from the beating long before they made it to a cross.

Yet people take that blood too lightly, with man’s ideas of a loving God that will forgive. We can live anyway we wish and not suffer the consequences because we repented once many years ago. But the word doesn’t say all of that. True God is a loving God and he has plenty of grace for us when we fall into a trap of the enemy. Maybe we make a wrong choice because we did what we thought was best instead of praying about our decision. God is faithful to forgive us if we repent. Because his blood covers all our sins.

Does this mean then that we can continue in sin because we have his grace? God Forbid. We are supposed to live in freedom from sin. Walk as children of the light, as children of God.

Romans 6:1-4 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Walking in newness of life means we do not continue in sin. We walk as Jesus walked. Because our sins are under the blood. Will we make mistakes and mess up? Yes, we are human. And the is where grace comes into the picture. It is not meant as a lifestyle, saying you are a child of God with lips service, but not walking as a child of God. But it is a sign of a loving father that understands we are not perfect and will fall from time to time.

Luke 13: 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Miriam Webster Dictionary defines the word strive – to make great effort to achieve or obtain something. Struggle or fight vigorously.

Jesus says for us to strive to enter. Make great effort to enter in at the strait gate. We have to try our best to do the right thing. Looking unto Jesus for help to stay on the narrow path.

It all comes down to our hearts. What is in our hearts will come out. If we have a love for God we will want to keep his commandment. If we do not truly love God we will treat the blood and grace as a get out of jail free card. Neither God’s grace or the blood of Jesus should be so disrespected.

Think again about the cross, we do not want to think about the brutality. It was horribly abusive and cruel the way Jesus was treated. He didn’t look like all the pictures we see in book and home décor. A porcelain complexion with five little drops of blood. He was brutalized, beaten, his back was ripped open with whips that had metal claws on the ends. He suffered beyond anything we would be capable of suffering.

That should not be treated like it was nothing. That was something amazing, all for me and all for you.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP545 A BELIEVER IS A RECEIVER

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: A BELIEVER IS A RECEIVER

My grandfather often said, “A believer is a receiver, a doubter goes without.” He would use this when he preached faith. With out faith nothing happens. Mountains don’t move. People are not saved, healed and delivered. Without faith God is not pleased.

If we want to receive anything from the Lord, we cannot be double minded. Believing one moment and then talking negatively the next. Guarding our words is the hardest things we have to do as Christians.

The word says out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. If our heart is full of faith, we will speak faith and life. Getting past our human doubt and fear is the hard part for any Christian.

Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

The word diligently means: to laboriously, actively, energetically.

We must be enthusiastic about seeking God. This is how we build our God connection. A five-minute prayer once a week will not build a relationship. We must believe that God exists and he will reward those who actively seek him.

My grandfather often said, “Little prayer equals little power” We cannot overcome most things that happen without an active prayer life.

James 1:5-8 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

In order to not be double minded we have to be sold out to the cause of Christ. He has to be our Lord. Not in name only, not to give him lip-service, but he has to be the one in charge of our lives. If not, we will try to walk in the flesh and in the spirit. That would be double minded and unstable.

Verse seven says unstable in all of his ways. If we become double minded and unstable concerning one thing, it can carry over to other areas of our lives. This is why it is so important to have unwavering faith. Our mind needs to be made up that we will follow Jesus no matter what happens. This is having faith in God.

MATT 12:34-35 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

What ever is in our heart is going to come out. Jesus was telling the Pharisees that their hearts were evil because they seen evil in everything he done. Then he explained that if we have our hearts right and they are good they will bring forth good things. But because their hearts were not good, they spoke evil.

This is why we have to speak life. Be encouraging and talk faith. Keep looking up in worship and keep praying in faith believing. Because a believer is a receiver and a doubter goes without.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

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