Sub-Mission

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1 Peter 5:6 (Amplified Bible)

Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you,

If the question came up what is submission, what would you say?

Here is what Websters dictionary says: the condition of being submissive, humble, or compliant

an act of submitting to the authority or control of another.

Submission is made up of two words. Sub and then mission. Sub which means to be under and mission is a preestablished and often self-imposed objective or purpose. Whenever one submits - it is to come under the mission of the authority. Sub-Mission

So, here are 4 common reasons why people do not submit.

1. They have their own agenda: When you become apart of an organization (i.e. a church or a company) there is an established vision, mission, set patterns, order and culture. As an employee to that organization, a member of your church, a partner in a group, submission to leadership is key. We are to come under that and run with it. Habakkuk 2:2 write the vision down and make it plain. Sometimes, people don't like the respective "order", they want to be the head or incharge and the reality is anything with two heads is a freak. (abnormally formed) Sometimes, people have their own agenda and don't realize that they are out of their measure of rule.

2. They have been hurt before and so place up bounderies of submission. This is probably why most people do not submit. They get hurt from other churches, businesses, co-workers, bosses and other activities. They bring that baggage into the next place. Really they bring that trash into the next place and we all know that trash that is not taken out stinks. When they are shown the order/culture of the organization or house, they reject it, because inside they have not "taken out the trash". They hold onto the trash, saying to themselves, I will NEVER allow this to happen to me again. I will not be taken advantage of, I'm doing this MY way. Really they are declaring they will be unsubmissive. Thus creating a spiritual mutiny to their life. I encourage if you are hurt, allow God to heal you, learn from it, but be plyable, teachable, and then you will be able to stay available.

3. Commitment issues. Every one wants to be apart of a winning team. Many times we don't commit because if it does not work; we do not want to have be associated with them/it. That is why people live together instead of getting married with the "just in case clause". That is why people are always trying to look out for the best in their life. Yes success is intentional, but the bible states unless the Lord builds the house- they that labor labor in vain. I encourage you to put your trust in God sync up with the vision you are currently under.

4. Don't know who they are: Who you are verses, what you do are two totally different things. What you do is not who you are. Who you are is who God has called you to be. He has called you to be victorious. He has made you a champion. You are more than a conqueror. One's financial status, social status, and physical status does not define who you are. Many people will not submit because they do not know who they are and they look at whey they have accomplished or have yet to accomplish. They fail to see we are managers of our life and He is the owner. I encourage you, if you have not submitted because of what you have or don't have, remember that Christ paid for it all and He is the reason for life.

If any of these fit you, I encourage you to allow God to eradicate the area that would not allow you to submit to His will and to do His will, His way. He has never failed, and His stock never go down.

Your better than that and greatness lies within you and whatever has tried to hold you back from reaching your full potential. Submit to God's will, way, and wisdom and see good success in your life.

2010 I AM IN

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Status Quo

We are on the 6th day of 2010 and excited about this new year and this new decade. What you do today will determine your outcome for tomorrow. Go to 2010 I AM IN.org website it's awesome. We have budget and vision sheets to download. We have spiritual growth through different readings you can download and we have physical fitness. Check it out.

Are you ready for this new year? There are some exciting things we are going to be doing this year at Breath Of Life. Get connected and stay connected. God's plan is that we fulfill His will for our life.

If you are a leader, I encourage you to start the year off right by seeking God's will not only for your life, but for your staff, church and any business you have.

The bible states through scriptures they would always seek God on what He wanted to happen and how. God has the strategy and how to make it happen. When you seek Him, you'll find Him.

This year start it out right by placing God first! You only have one life to live and this is the first of the new year and the new decade. Make it count!

Jude 1:24 (New Living Translation)

Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault.

Don't fall into the status quo, break it by committing to be all that God has called you to be. If you get off track, go back and refresh yourself. He will keep you from falling. Your only a step away from victory.

2010 I AM IN.ORG

Bless you,

Pastor Mark

2010 I Am In

WoW! It's a New Year 2010. Happy New Year!!!!!

Have you made any plans yet? Do you want to succeed in every area of your life? Success is intentional, you have to do something to get somewhere.

I encourage you today to start this year by placing God first in your life. Start by going to Church if you have not gone. If you go to church start tithing and connecting to the leadership there. If you are a leader commit to lead by God's example of leading. If you are a pastor, commit to serving God like you have never served Him before.

This can be the greatest year yet, but it will depend upon what choice we make it. Make it count. God is counting on you just as much as you are counting on Him. He will never fail you. Today, take time and write down a vision. Go to www.2010IAMIN.ORG. We have resources for you don't' be left behind, take ownership of 2010. Your best life is still ahead of you.

Bless you,

Pastor Mark

Why I like Christmas

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Isaiah 9:6 K.J.V.

⁶For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

I love Christmas. I enjoy all the lights, Christmas parties and oh... gotta love those cookies. This can be the best time of year. They show great Christmas movies and spending quality time with the ones you love the most can't compare.

Today I want to encouarge you. Even if you haven’t had such a good year; maybe you didn't have the money to spend on gifts that you really wanted to get. Possibly, your loved ones are not able to be with you this week. I want you to focus on the "The reason for the season". Don't simply look at it as a time to give gifts. While that does make it beautiful, it's not the beauty of of Christmas. Maybe you are in a position, where money available is reserved for bills, food, clothing and other essentials. Instead of looking at it from a natural perspective I encourage you to focus on "the gift" of Jesus. He is the life giver, He will provide and all the gifts are opened He is the gift that remains.

Here are a few reasons I love Christmas

1. I love to celebrate the birth of Jesus
2. I love all the sweets and pastries that are made
3. I love spending time, relaxing with my family - nothing like family time
4. I love to see the festive light and decorations, resembling Christ being the light of the world
5. I love Christmas Carols
6. I love giving gifts: 1st the gift of Jesus 2nd gifts to each other

Comment back and let me know what your reason you like Christmas.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

What about Me?

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James 5:20 (The Message) 19-20 My dear friends, if you know people who have wandered off from God's truth, don't write them off; go after them. Get them back and you will have rescued precious lives from destruction and prevented an epidemic of wandering away from God.

Life can be selfish at times. Caring more about self than others. Looking out for the best interest, instead of looking out for God’s best interest.

Here in this passage, God is instructing us to look out for the interest of Him. To have compassion on those that have wondered from God's truth. Recently, we had a pro athletes, extra marital affairs exposed. It could be easy to point fingers, ridicule, talk about, laugh at, but I encourage every Christian to pray for him, his wife, children, their family, close friends and all impacted.

In our own, personal and private lives, who is it today that you have not reached out too. What do you need to do to show God’s love and mercy too? It might be to the one that has done you wrong or to someone who owes you money. Who ever, whatever it is, don’t write them off or think it will never change anything.

God cannot lie and what He has said, will come to pass.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Focus

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Romans 4:21 (Amplified Bible)
Fully satisfied and assured that God was able and mighty to keep His word and to do what He had promised.

It’s only 15 days away from Christmas. WOW! Are you ready? I want to encourage you to stay focus on finishing the year strong. Don’t look back; your best days are still ahead of you.

This next year is going to be the greatest year of your life. Don’t go into this next year with the baggage of this year. When you’re shopping for Christmas gifts, thank God for blessing you to be a blessing to someone else.
Three ways to stay focused:

1. In our relationship with Christ - The Bible states we walk by faith not by sight.
2. With the vision and goals that God has placed in your heart - Don’t get discouraged, but be encouraged knowing that what He has promised He is able to perform.
3. With our attitude - Attitude reflects altitude. If our attitude is out of line, then we must reposition our attitude to line up with the greatness in us.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

The Experience

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Acts 2:41 (King James Version)

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Church commitment and involvement is essential to the growth of your life and your family or future family. It’s when one’s commitment has been burned or violated that a person has a hard time committing.

The bible states people were added to the Church daily as the Lord saved them. They were willing to count the cost and pay whatever the price.

To Pastors
1. Don’t look at where you are at or those who don’t come. Remember God will add to the church. We do our part- Feed them and lead them.
2. Don’t look at the pocket book. God’s pocket book is a whole lot bigger. Teach, preach, and eat.

To everyone else get connected and STAY CONNECTED. It’s like working at a certain company and then leaving it every 6 months, your resume would look all chopped up. Commitment is essential for growth. You don’t stop when it’s going good, you continue to serve with your time, talents, treasures.

Tomorrow I will blog about what to do when your committed, but your commitment was violated.

Remember, what God has spoken will come to pass as long as you and I stay committed to Him and connected to leadership.

Our success in life is predicated upon our obedience of His Word.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark