Committed

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Luke 14:28 (King James Version)

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

Commitment takes on responsibility and acts of unselfishness. Many times it can be hard to commit to something or someone if you have been hurt before. However, I want to encourage you that even though the commitments of the past ended in failure, you can begin again.

In the Book of Ruth, Naomi lost her husband and her two sons. All she had left was her daughter-in-laws. Naomi told both of them to go back to there families and she would return to Bethel. Bethel is a representation of commitment, a commitment to God, and to the house of God. Ruth was the only one that returned with Naomi.

So they went back to the place of commitment. It was difficult because Naomi had lost a husband and two sons, but she knew she had to come back to the place of commitment.

I want to leave you with three things that will allow you to commit again.

1. Forgive what has happened.
2. Know that greater is God in you, than the hurt in you.
3. Know what happened before was only a plan of the enemy to destroy your ability to commitment and fulfill the destiny God has placed in your life.
4. Commit again and allow God’s grace to navigate the commitment. He will protect your heart and your life.
   

Without commitment, we limit ourselves and are unable to fulfill the plan and purpose of God in our life.

God bless,

Pastor Mark

Created to Succeed

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Jeremiah 1:5 (King James Version)

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Everyone that was ever born was born with a plan and purpose in life. The question is do you have purpose in your life with the plan that you are following? First, we must know it’s first purpose, then passion. You can have passion for something that really has no purpose. Example - you might have a passion to watch the Sports Network all day. Unless you are going to pursue a career in Sports Broadcasting, your passion for the Sports Network is for selfish desires. A life that is fueled with purpose and passion that continues to follow a God given purpose will have good success in life.

You were created to have purpose and passion for what God purposed in your heart. God ordained and calls us to something that He placed in us. Like I said earlier, there is nothing wrong with watching sports, but if you never do anything with your purpose, then your passion will be used on something else.

I ask you, what has God placed in you that you feel called or destined to do? I always say education is the place to help me pursue the purpose of God in my life. In the process success is destined to follow.

Are you following the plan and purpose of God in your life?

God bless,

Pastor Mark

Blow Out

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Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.

Blow out. Have you ever had a tire blow out? Have you ever seen a tire blow out? In life, we sometimes experience blow-outs. Literally, it seems like what was once together is falling apart and ripping to shreds. Something that was held together by such a thick rubber substance, something that does not easily disseminate; it all comes apart. What do you do when this happens? In real life, when tires blow out, we can call a tire repair man. In real life, when life blow outs occur, we can call on Jesus.

Yes, that’s right Jesus. He is the answer to all things. You might be saying…. C’mon – but really – HOW I am going to get out of this? WHO am I going to turn to? God wants you to know that He has given you the strength on the inside to overcome. He has given you the ability and peace to go through it and come out on the other side.

Is it easy? No,not always. Is it sometimes lonely? You bet. But I want you to know that Jesus, is a friend that sticks closer then a brother. He is an ever present help in the time of trouble. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He is a refuge and fortress when you need shelter, a daddy, and a banker. He is all things to all people, because He alone is God.

He alone can calm the raging seas in your life. He alone can bring peace in midst of turmoil and explosive situations. Today, I encourage you to call on Jesus. He’s waiting on your call to “repair” what’s blown out in your life.

God bless,

Pastor Mark

Creation

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2 Corinthians 5:17 (King James Version)

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

When we accepted Christ as our Lord and Savior, all the old ways of doing things were passed away. Now, we know our spirit gets saved instantly, our soul progressively, and our body futuristic wise.

Our soul is made up of the mind, will, and emotions. So, when we accepted Christ, from this point on, our mind, will, and emotions are progressively getting saved.

Now, if we are a new creature in Christ, this means we think differently, we feel differently, and we are moved differently. The question would be, do you since the time of your salvation think, feel, and are moved differently? If you say no, then you need to reevaluate the place you are at spiritual.

We should not be thinking and dwelling on thoughts that are opposite of the will of God. We should not be feeling scared, intimidated, or alone. We should not be moved when different situations in our life arises. We should not be altered by anything that is happening around us.

The key to our soul and growing in Christ is:

mind, will, emotions - continuing in the faith, grounded, settled, and not moved.

Colossians 1:23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

When we do this, we will be able to withstand the pressures of life that come our way.

God bless,

Pastor Mark

Mentor, Model, Motivator

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1 Corinthians 4:15 (King James Version)

For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

What comes to mind when you think of the word Father. If you had a good one like I did, you would probably say a provider, protector, loving, and caring. Maybe you didn’t have so great of a father, but the scripture tells us that God gives us spiritual fathers. Ones that we can glean from.

A spiritual father is one that is a mentor, motivator, and model. Someone that lives what they preach in the Pulpit, out in the workplace, and at home. Fathers should posses a spiritual integrity and love for God and those around them.

Here are some basic Biblical Fathers.

1. Abraham- Man of Promise
2. David – Man after God’s own Heart
3. Jesus- The life giver and the one we pattern our life after.

God bless,

Pastor Mark

Positioning Beyond Defeat

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Ephesians 4:8,9 (King James Version)
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

When one experiences defeat, failure, let down, or an unexpected detour on the path to success, it can appear that our dreams have been shattered. It can feel as though we are pressed on every side and at every point. You know the saying, when it rains, it pours. Some blows in life seem so hard, so deep that we don’t know how we can ever get back up and shake things off.

I want you to know as you read this blog, no matter what office you are sitting in, what computer you are in front of that God will make what is crooked, straight. What seems to be bent up and twisted, he can iron out. No matter how complex the situation, with God on your side, all things are possible.

If you are still here, breathing, alive, then it’s not over. You can be cast down, but God wants you to know that this situation you are going through, will not destroy you. He will use this in the melting pot of life situations and make you stronger, better, and wiser.

It is never too late to begin again, dream again and live again. You must position yourself beyond defeat. When you have experienced failure, you feel down and worse then ever imaginable. Reposition yourself. Yes, that’s right, reposition yourself; don’t stay down and defeated. Go laugh at something, when you don’t feel like laughing. Go see something bright and happy. Get going and begin to let God speak to you and do a work in you. What you think is a “set back” could really be a “set up” for what God has for your life; the destiny to be fulfilled.

God bless,

Pastor Mark

Synergy

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Hebrews 12:2 K.J.V.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Synergy is the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effect. Separate from God our effectiveness is minimal and really not that effective. However, when we connect with God, our potential is reached and our effectiveness is out of this world.

Jesus endured the cross because of the joy that was set before him. This means He was able to reach the goal because of the joy. The word joy here means “the cause or occasion of joy.” It’s like a woman being pregnant and the joy of the baby keeps her going. Even though her back may hurt, her feet are swollen, or she is fatigued, she sees the joy.

Today, connect with the synergy of joy that Christ had when He was on the cross. When we connect to this joy, we will not only be able to endure it, but thrive through the process.

God bless,

Pastor Mark

Cover Page

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Mark 1:28 (King James Version)

And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.

God calls us to be faithful, not famous. In the process one could become famous. If Jesus were walking the earth today, He would have been on every magazine cover. They would ask Him questions about His ministry and lifestyle. What if your picture was on a magazine? What would they say about you? Could they say what they might have said about Christ?

Predicated upon the magazine company, they publish with the intent to draw attention by reporting on famous people and advertising products. Christ is in us and everywhere we go. We are a walking magazine cover for Christ. What we say, wear, do, and our mannerisms should be a representation of Christ.

Today, take the time and look at the cover you’re presenting to those around you. Is it a cover that will attract people to Christ or will it repeal people and cause them to disregard all that Christ is. Remember you are royalty. When you do this, you will see things happen for you.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Don't Pass the Buck

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Psalm 133:2

It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;

A Godly leader must be one the is willing to grow and mature in every area of their life. The buck as they say stops at the top. As a parent what you say and do, your children will follow.. As a manager the atmosphere you set will be the preceding success of those following you. Everything falls and rises upon leadership.

The alignment that exists at the top is often a good indication of the unification (or fragmentation) that will be found as you go deeper into the ranks of the organization. As Christians we must come in alignment with the Word of God and what God has commanded us to do. That is why it says the anointing flowed down Aaron’s beard, then to his skirts of his garment. The anointing starts with the head.

If the head does not have God’s anointing on their life, then there will be friction in the rest of the organization. Today, no matter what your career is, know that God has anointed you. Allow His oil to flow through your life. It starts with the top.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark