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Feelin’ Squeezed

Mar9

Sour Lemon FaceIs life throwing you lots of lemons right now? Does it feel like the weight of the world is upon your shoulders? Do you feel squeezed from every direction?

Job, David, Apostle Paul…they all went through a lot of squeezing in life. Between losing everything they owned, losing family, friends turning their backs on them and being put in jail. It didn’t look like there was any way out of the mess. They couldn’t break the chains of bondage. They didn’t deserve what happened. They had no clue they would have to go through so much pain and sorrow. The only thing they could do was stand on their faith, believing God had a plan that they couldn’t see.

BUT THEN…God moved in their lives, restoring what was lost, giving them health and the strength to go on. God has a way when you don’t see one. Stand up and dig in church! You might be squeezed from every angle of life. You might be crushed and heartbroken. But our heavenly father collects all those tears. He will help you every step of the way even when you feel all alone and no movement of God.

  • Psalm 30:2 “O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.”
  • Psalm 34:2 “I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart.”
  • Psalm 34:4 “I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
  • Psalm 107:4-6 “They wandered in the wilderness in a desert region; They did not find a way to an inhabited city. They were hungry and thirsty; Their soul fainted within them. Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble; He delivered them out of their distresses.”
  • Psalm 118:5 “Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free.”

Dig your heels in and keep standing in faith. Your God is bigger, stronger, lovelier, and is unlimited in ways we simply don’t understand. Today I ask you all, let God help you turn those sour lemons into your very own sweet-tasting lemonade. He won’t let you down nor will He forget your struggles while standing in faith. One small faith a size of a mustard seed is all it takes.Tasty Lemonade

He promises to take all your hurt, pain, sickness, disease, poverty, failed opportunities and relationships AND TURN THEM AROUND into your favor! Get ready to have an amazing testimony for when He squeezes so tight and everything falls apart, you can bet that He has something so amazing in store for you!

So today, let that squeeze come upon you. Rejoice in the midst of your pain and sorrow. For God is up to something in your life and your best days are just ahead! Stand firm and know that God can make the most heavenly lemonade there is! Dig in church! Dig in for that sweet taste of victory that’s coming your way today!

 

 

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Are You Ready?

Mar2

Get ReadyDuring the winter, we tend to hibernate. It’s a time of silence, reflection, and preparation. It’s a time when you feel there is a huge stagnation surrounding you and you simply don’t understand why. The only thing you could do was lean on your faith; knowing that somehow, everything was going to work out in your favor. Worry, doubt, and uncertainty likes to creep in during the night that you just can’t seem to shake.

But, now…Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming, trees are budding, and you can feel the excitement in the air. Spring is such a beautiful time of the year when the Earth renews and all things seem possible. There is a newness that surrounds you. An anticipation that brews, waiting to bust out and come alive.

God is getting ready to make a shift in your life and it is going to ROCK YOUR WORLD! You have stood firm on His word. You have stood on your faith. You have kept hopeful against the odds.  And, He is getting ready to do something AWESOME in your life.

Our loving Father wasn’t silent during those winter months. Noooooo…He saw you standing in faith; hoping that things would get better. He saw all the seeds you were planting into your heart, family, friends, and co-workers. He didn’t miss a thing you did, nor, was it in vain.  Our God is a God of seed, time, and harvest!

“And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting
nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap,
if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint.” [Galatians 6:9]

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We are coming into the Passover Season while we’re in the Jubilee year. That’s not a coincidence. God knows exactly where you are, what you need and how to get it to you. Doors of opportunity are about to explode open. Your health is about to spring healing. Your relationships are about to become joyful and peaceful. Your finances are about to be restored far more than you could ever imagine. We serve a BIG GOD who loves to do BIG THINGS for His children. God has been working behind the scenes this entire time to ensure that all things are in His perfect order and timing.

So, all I can say is GET READY for it’s YOUR TIME TO SHINE! Think Big, Dream Big, and know that we serve a BIG GOD! Your BEST DAYS are just ahead! So, Get Ready for the most amazing time of your life. God is READY TO BREATHE IN YOUR DIRECTION and SUDDENLY, ALL THINGS WILL SHIFT INTO YOUR FAVOR!

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Round and Round

Feb23

going-around-incirclesHave you ever felt like you are going in circles? Ever feel like no matter what you do, things aren’t changing? Ever feel like you were stuck in a rut with no way out?

All of us feel like this at times. Lately, it appears to be happening more than normal. During these times, it is easy to feel like life will never change. It’s easy to feel like life isn’t fair. It’s easy to feel frustrated, give up or to begin coveting your neighbor and what they have.

You were destined for great things. God has a purpose for everything you are going through. Not one small, tiny aspect misses the mark. When we are at our lowest points in life, God is there. He already has a way when we don’t. You may have been going through hell and back, struggling everyday just to get your head off your pillow in the morning or you may be asking what is the point of it all or why are all of these things keep happening to you.

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When you are faced with difficult situations or obstacles, it’s important not to lean on your own understanding or your own power or strength. When things are spiraling out of control and nothing you do seems to be making a difference, you need to become determined in the Holy Spirit. It won’t be by your own effort but by the Holy Spirit’s effort. The Holy Spirit is your helper, your guide so you need to lean on Him and Him alone. (Zechariah 4:6)

In the midst of your pain, suffering, and chaos; don’t despise the small things. When we despise little beginnings, we end up taking them lightly or disregard their importance.

When we are believing God for something “big” or some major changes in our life, we need to remember that great things start small and appreciate the days of small beginnings. (Zechariah 4:10) See, if we can recognize that we are in a battle and the small things are stepping stones of God’s greater things to come, than we can stand our ground and wait for the Lord to make things turn around in our favor.

Don’t miss out in God’s abundant life of peace, love, joy and victory while you’re going through some difficult stuff. God gave us power, love and a sound mind. It doesn’t matter what we see, it’s who we belong to that makes all the difference in the world. Don’t give up hope because your hope is in the Lord and He will make things turn out for your good. Don’t give into fear because perfect love casts out all fear.

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Feed yourself with scripture daily and watch God’s truth come alive. Watch peace, love, joy and strength break through while your spirit is being fed. God has good things in store for you. Stop going in circles and stand strong in the face of your fear, doubt or worry. God will see you through it all and when His timing is perfect…your life will skyrocket in the most profound way. He promises joy for your tears. He promises health, love, and happiness. All things will work out for your good. So dig your heels in and appreciate your small beginnings. For those small beginnings will turn into your best days that are just around the corner.

God is your source, your provider, your healer, your helper, your everything! Stand strong and watch things turn around just when all hope seems to be lost. We serve an Almighty God that won’t let you down, he promises to restore all things to you.

 

 

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Hold On

Feb17

Hold OnEvery where you turn, things are being shaken. The world is changing so fast that most people are unable to keep up with the demands, technology, and family dynamics. Heads spin trying to figure out which way to go, why things aren’t happening the way they envisioned, and when are things going to change. All of us, who have been called for a specific purpose, find ourselves struggling. Nothing seems to go right. Nothing seems to be happening.  You take a step forward and feel like ten steps back. But, I’m here to shout with you…HOLD ON!

All of us have been in the small beginnings stage; learning for the journey that lies ahead. God has placed a purpose and dream into your heart. You’ve stepped out in faith, trusting in His guidance. But, for some reason, it doesn’t appear to be working out.

Every step taken is a setup, not a setback. When we listen to God’s guidance and step forward, He is watching over every aspect of the purpose and will make sure it comes to pass. No matter what we see or feel, God is the Author and Finisher of our destinies.  (Philippians 1:6) He is in charge of the how, why, who and when.

People around you might be mocking. Friends and family members might be pushing you to go in different directions. However, if God has called you for a specific task…HOLD ON and DON’T LET GO!

  • Keep believing!Hold On 2
  • Keep trusting!
  • Keep pushing through the barriers!

For if you do, God promises that you will not be ashamed, humiliated, or disgraced (Isaiah 54:4).

You just might be one step, one encounter, or one moment away from your dreams coming true. For when God’s perfect timing comes upon you and all the pieces of the puzzle come together, it will be more AMAZING than you ever expected!

Job 8:7 says it this way… “And though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great.”

So, whatever you do…HOLD ON!

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