One Minute with God: Don’t Shrink Back

Ever started something, and never finished it? How about that college degree, that garage project, or perhaps that promise you made? There is certainly no lack of vision when it comes to starting something, but it truly takes character and resolve to see it come to its fruition.

So many times we begin our day with some degree of what I would like to call - “reckless commitment.” We are determined, fed up, and made up. We promise our selves, and others that we will finally accomplish that which we have set out to do. And, if you are like many, those who know you best will roll their eyes and say “are you sure?” But, once a small pebble is thrown your way you are found stumbling over your own convictions.

Well, we encourage you this week, do away with disappointment, refocus your energy, and trash anything that may hamper your commitment. When things get rough don’t curl up into the fetal position and make excuses. God is there in the beginning, and the end of all things, so ask him to strengthen your resolve. He did journey to the cross and said; “it is finished”

Don’t shrink back now!

Hebrews 10:35-39

35 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. 36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. 37 For, “In just a little while, he who is coming will come and will not delay.”

38 And, “But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.” 39 But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.

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One Minute With God: Strength in Weakness

Have you ever had something poking at you that you wish would be removed? How about a rock in your shoe, or a thorn in your side, or even a nagging voice that continually reminds you of your imperfections?

Well like many of us today, we are all wishing that somehow things can return to normal. That somehow the current situations occurring all around us is all part of a bad dream. We are praying, hoping, and even waiting for something to give - in order to see what the next step in this new normal will be. While I am hopeful that God will sustain us through every challenge, I have also learned that some things don’t always have to be perfectly modified in order for a personal change to occur.

Acknowledging your weaknesses, and limitations reveal the beauty of our own humanity. For sometimes you don't always have to have the answers and be strong. For it is said, "for God's power is made perfect in your weakness." So, in times like these learn to lean on God so he can sustain you in His strength through every change. Strength in Weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

9But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

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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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