We see life from beginning to end. We think about our future starting where we are and thinking about where we want to end up. This is the natural human way, because there are no guarantees, only hopes and dreams. This is not a bad thing – it’s just the way it is.
God sees the end from the beginning! God sees it all and knows it all at one glance. This is one of the reasons that a relationship with Him is so important. God sees things and knows things that you and I cannot see and cannot know. This is why I make the choice to have a personal relationship with God that includes daily contact and communication. He knows “stuff” that I need to know!
God wants to bless us! His primary way of blessing is by keeping us on the right track. If God can help us to stay on the right track – His track, then we will grow and be blessed. If you are facing heartache and struggle, please understand that this is not God’s desire for your life. If you look close enough, most heartache and struggle can be traced back to something that we have done or failed to do. When we get off of God’s plan and out of God’s will – life can very quickly spin out of control.
Realize that God sees and knows all. Realize that God loves you and has an incredible plan for your life. Realize that His plan is not that far away from you. In fact it is as close as a little conversation with Him. Take some time today to talk with and listen to Him. You will be surprised at the difference it will make in your life and your day!
I had to take this picture - actual hydrant in a grave yard!
Focus on being rather than doing! What our world needs is people that are what they say they are! We get so caught up in doing the things that we think we are supposed to be doing that we often miss the point. The point of our doing is to make life better, but our doing often becomes more of a habit, routine or frustrated obligation. Most people are active and busy doing, serving and going through the motions of life. The question is: What is your “doing” actually accomplishing?
I am not suggesting that we should stop doing. What I am suggesting is that we take some of the time and energy that we contribute to doing and give it to being. BECOMING is an amazing gift of God! It is in the process of becoming that God does a work in us and through us that only He can do. God has an amazing plan for your life – get out of His way with all of your “doing” activity and let Him help you to “be”! Focus on being and enjoy the process of becoming what God has called, gifted and created you to be! Focus on the “being” and the “doing” will take care of itself!
You do not want to miss Worship this coming Sunday morning. We are beginning a new series of messages that will help us to focus on, know and share Jesus as the King of Kings. Our ultimate goal is to walk through the Gospel of Matthew – verse by verse. We will begin this Sunday morning by seeking to understand God’s plan and His amazing work of REDEMPTION!
If you have ever wondered who the devil is, where he came from and how you can have victory over him, then you do not want to miss. If you have ever tried to figure out and understand what God is up to and why does He care, then you don’t want to miss. This is going to be one of the most amazing times of learning in the life of our church. I hope that you will join us and plan on bringing some friends – lives will be changed!
Also for those of you that don’t have a small group – Pastor’s Boot Camp is every Sunday morning at 8:45 AM. If you have been thinking about joining us – then come on out Sunday morning as we jump into some new material! We have been having a blast and it is a great group of friends and a very diverse group of people. Just ask someone to show you where the Pastor’s Boot Camp is meeting! I look forward to spending some personal time with you this Sunday.
I hope that your weekend is filled with rest, refreshment and revival!
You do not want to miss Worship this coming Sunday morning. We are beginning a new series of messages that will help us to focus on, know and share Jesus as the King of Kings. Our ultimate goal is to walk through the Gospel of Matthew – verse by verse. We will begin this Sunday morning by seeking to understand God’s plan and His amazing work of REDEMPTION!
Michael Joe Harvell 