Archive for July, 2010
Often times we fall into various pits of discouragement and depression because we have let our guard down to negative thoughts and influences the enemy lays down at the doorpost of our minds. We easily believe a lie and then this lie turns into a belief, and then the belief into an action. That’s how we end up on the wrong road or fall in that dreadful pit we never expected to visit. The “pits” and “wrong roads” are different for each one of us. Can I remind you of John 8:32, “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” The truth is that we are children of the King! He has redeemed us from every lie and attack of the enemy. The pits are out there, but we are free from having to fall if we keep Him-His Truth in our minds and not allow a lie to penetrate through the doorpost of our minds and then into our hearts. I don’t know where you are this morning. I pray you are secure and strong feasting on God’s manna of His living water and bread. But if not, choose today to focus on truth and not the enemies lies. Think great thoughts. Start with Scripture. Find those verses—hundreds, that assure us of His love and favor for His children. Memorize a verse today that will keep you focused on the Truth and not a lie. Here’s one. Read-meditate, and memorize this verse and use it against the attacks of the enemy beginning today: ” Colossians 2: 15 “And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” That is child of God–We are covered by the cross and its power to protect and deliver us from everything the enemy throws our way! Negative thoughts keep coming your way? Believe the Truth–and you will be set free!
Special thanks to those who made our July 4th service celebrative and reflective! High five! – to Marvin Wilson for starting our celebration with his rendition of the Armed Forces Medley playing his sax and harmonica. And, Kudos to Don Simpson for the new song He wrote for our July 4th service, “Let the Colors Fly”. We expect to hear more great original music from Don in the near future! I’m sure his engagement to Juanita gives him continual inspiration. 
The worship was powerful. I especially loved God Bless America- both times! The message Jeff Brooks gave us was inspirational and motivational to continue fulfilling our mission—the game, we were put on this earth to do. That is, no matter what happens to America, our goal line never changes. What a powerful illustration Jeff ended with watching the lady sitting in the car with no one to help her –but us! –maybe you—maybe me—today!
