Faith Exposed

Our faith is sometimes placed in the wrong place. Sometimes it's placed in people we trust and have depended upon. Sometimes it is placed in a career or in financial security. But when those people, career, or financial security become unfaithful what do you do?

You see Colossians 3:11 tells us: Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. He is telling us to place our focus on Him so that when things don't turn out the way we thought, our faith is not miss placed but in the right place which in Christ.

I want to encourage you to make sure every area of your life your faith is placed in Him. This enables one to fulfill their entire destiny in Life.

Here are a few points to lean on

1. We are designed to trust God. So ask Him for the right direction.

2. Don't use anything that has a happened as an excuse. Many times we have legitimate excuses, but don't rely on them.

3. Face the fact, but speak the truth into the situation.

4. Lastly never ever give in. God will and has promised it will all come together.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark

Blown

When I was a teenage I was performing an illustration at an event. Long story short I tore my A.C.L. (Anterior cruciate ligament ) on my knee. It took me a while to fully recover. With therapy and prayer I was able to regain full capacity of my knee. Sometimes in life it brings us a blow.

It can sideline you and sometimes cause per meant damage. But God said in His word in Mark 9:23

If you can believe all things are possible. He was telling us you can regain what you lost and accomplish

all that God has called you to be. Jesus asked a man that was sick if he wanted to be healed. At first the man began to

tell Him why he could not recover, but Jesus interrupted and said get up and walk. At that very moment He could walk again.

Today wherever you are at, whatever type of bad news that would cause you to be side or whether everything is going great,

know God has sent you a word that with Him nothing is impossible and you will walk and thrive again. Allow God to restore you.

4 steps to regaining your steps

1. Don't make excuses

2. Give it to God.

3. Except His forgiveness

4. Move On- Refuse to allow time to be an indicator of whether you are where you need to be.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark

Don't Underestimate God

I have been fasting tomorrow for 21 days. It has been the first time in over 2 years I have been able to do a full 21 day fast. (meaning nothing but liquids) I give God all the glory. I was in an accident 2 1/2 years ago. We had just acquired a location for the church and the very next week I had the accident. I should have been severally crippled or possibly dead. But God knew the plan and intercepted death. It has taken a while, but I have come full circle.

There is one thing the Lord has always reaffirmed is His word will not return back void. I want to encourage you no matter what has happened to you, even though it might have seemed like a set back, God knows how to bring an epic return.

I'm more grateful than ever to God. Even though this happened God still performed great opportunities, and I have seen more people than ever come to Christ. I thank my wife for her support and constantly encouraging me to reach all that God has. God taught me many things but one thing is- When God's word goes forth, no one or situation will change what God has spoken for you to do as long as you continue to stay focused on Him.

Stay encouraged. Even though the enemy tried his best, his best could not compete with God's promises. Don't allow yourself to get discouraged. God will do it no matter what.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark

I Will

Have you said the word I will to someone? I have many times and try very hard to keep what I have committed too. Jesus ask a variety of people to follow Him, many said yes, and many said no. The thought comes into play is the reason we say no to what God asks us to do could be because we don't see what He sees.

For instance, if God told you to twitter, text, or even call someone and ask for their forgiveness even though it was not you but them, would you do it? If He told you to buy someones lunch or give something away would you say "I Will". It's not easy to say I will, but it feels really good once you do it.

This is what Isaiah said.

Isaiah 6:8 (Amplified Bible) Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for Us? Then said I, Here am I; send me

Isaiah was willing to do all that God had called Him to be. He was willing to say "I will." So the question is are you going to say "I will" to God and to His purpose in your life? Are you going to say "I will" to something that will cost you for the sake of the gospel? Timothy said "l Will" even though he had to be circumcised at a late age. Paul said "I Will" and preached the gospel.

I pray you say "I Will" to every instructions and request God asks you to do. You could be only a step away from your destiny. God knows!

Blessings,

Pastor Mark