"DON'T STAY HERE!"

I recently received an email with this statement and it really got me to thinking. "Begin where you are but don't stay there!" Isn't this where we fail the most, not really sure what to do sometimes. It's so easy to become complacent and lethargic when trying to move forward. There must be a beginning, but what can we accomplish if we never move beyond the beginning. There are many reasons why people just don't move forward, but to accomplish God's will we must engage and become active. Faith is action, so then our faith becomes meaningless without movement. There are many fears and humanly that's pretty normal, however; there will never be a time when God requires anything less than a faith-filled life. So my friends, get ready for the ride of your life. God will ALWAYS ride with us, no matter how stormy the way may be and remember, without movement, you will stay right where you are. If you are willing to tolerate your position now you'll never do anything else. So, don't stay here!!!!

WILL IT BE A HAPPY NEW YEAR?

With each new year comes brand new challenges. For many, they would pray for a better year, for others they would report 09 to have been a terrific year, but for most of us it has been a very difficult year. The induction of a new President brought mixed euphoria. Suddenly we found ourselves hit with recession and devastation. Many were without jobs, and changes in health care has become a concern to our nation as a whole. So, what does this year bring? Is there a real chance that things will ever get back to "normal?" But hey, what is "normal?" One thing is certain, JESUS IS COMING! And may I add, NO ONE is responsible for where we are,this is a fulfillment of God's Word. Actually everything is moving forward according to the seasons that Jesus spoke of. What an opportunity for revival! The church must be awaken to the season of harvest. We must seize the opportunity to spread the good news to a world filled with bad news. People are frightened and searching for something that will assure them peace. What a peace it is to have that right relationship with our Father. No matter what happens around me I will not be shaken! He is my rock, my strength, my all in all! Show them that kind of peace and they'll think for sure you are on something!!!! YEP, THEN YOU CAN REPLY, I'M HIGH ON JESUS!!! So what kind of year are we going into? One that is uncertain....But Jesus is constant!!! Keep your focus, seek God with all your heart. There is much in store for those who remain committed and faithful. Is this going to be a Happy New Year?......well... we'll find out....but remember Jesus must be number ONE!