One Minute with God: The Place of Refuge

There is a secret hiding place where peace and calm is found. A place where you and I can be ourselves, and be appreciated and loved. A place where the condemned are forgiven, the weary are strengthened, and the thirsty are filled.

Many spend a lifetime searching for this place - but for some, it is found in the arms of their spouse, for others in the feel of a cozy shack, yet for others on the ride of their 1960 convertible. Whatever it is that brings you a sense of temporary earthly comfort know that there is still yet another place that can only be found when you close your eyes and abide in the quietness of silence. In that place your anxieties are overcome by peace, your purpose is reimagined, and your determination is renewed.

If you listen carefully you will even hear the voice of He who tells you “everything is going to be ok”. Know that God resides there and that he can be found in the center of your heart.

His presence is your refuge!

Psalms 46:1-5

1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. 5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at the break of day.

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One Minute with God: Clear your Conscience

Have you ever wrestled with uncertainty or perhaps felt as though the carpet has been snatched from underneath your feet. For sure it would be great to ride on the magical carpet of “Aladdin” but unfortunately this isn’t Disney.

Whenever anyone has been tasked to fulfill a noble cause it is unequivocal that you and I will be ridiculed, misunderstood, and at times mistreated. With the many hot topics crossing the paths of our daily thoughts, it is easy to become quickly aroused to allow the mess on the outside to clutter the truth on the inside. Wearing a thick skin in moments like these can be the best spiritual armor you, and I can possess.

So while the winds of life blow against your front door don’t allow yourself to be swayed by the onslaught of opinions, nor the manipulation of paid news. But, anchor yourself on the bedrock of truth.

Clear your conscience!

Titus 1:13-16

15 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for doing anything good.

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One Minute With God: What Side Are You On?

Brothers and sisters as we remain sympathetic towards each other, and grieve over all the injustices plaguing every corner of our communities I encourage you to remain in God’s love. For we know that this is not a war against flesh and blood, but against wickedness reaching the highest, and lowest of places. There is an invisible enemy of every human soul who is laughing at our own destruction, and demise as he is ravaging our families, and our communities. He has manipulated many through deception, blame, and shame. For we have all been created in the image, and likeness of our creator. So, let your light shine and let the Gospel truth, and love defines who we are. It is not on what side you and I are on - that begs the question. It is who is on God’s side? Joshua 5:13-14 13Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” 14“Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, “What message does my Lord have for his servant?”

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