Imagine

The Theme or montra for this year is Imagine. Imagine Life. Imagine what It would be like if we touched heaven and changed. earth.

The bible states the Kingdom of God suffereth violence but the violence taketh by force. It's the ones who imagined what It would be like and did what was needed to accomplish what they have imagined.

Today, what are looking at -are you dreaming or imagining. Maybe it's a healthy family, or finacial increase. Maybe it's being all that God has designed us to be. It's all in you and with God on your side you will be all that He has called us to be.

Today, and for 2011 Imagine. Don't let anything or anyone take you away from imagining Life with God.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark

Fasting

On January 02 we will start our corporate 21 day fast. I wanted to give this to you. Here are some points on fasting.

This is what the bible explains to us about fasting.

Isaiah 58:6 New International Version

⁶ “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice
and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free
and break every yoke?

In the New Testament Jesus states this Mark 9: 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

There are things in our life that we are not able to acquire or change without fasting.

Fasting spiritually connects our spiritual man to what God is desiring to do. It causes us to break every yoke that has bond us.

A yoke is something that has one trapped in one place. When you fast it breaks the yoke.

Here are some tips on fasting.

1. Write down a list that you are fasting and praying about. Place scriptures to what you are praying about.

2. Confess what you are believing to happen.

3. Sow a financial seed while you are fasting.

Finally watch God come through for you and see the supper natural happen.

2011 will Be your greatest year!

Chazown

Woke up today with "chazown" on my mind. It is the greek word for vision.

Without vision people perish. Have the vision of God in your life manifesting.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark

Avoid Judging Others Failures

I taught last night about avoiding judging failures in other and how to over come failures. When we judge failures in others we place limitations on our lives.

Let me explain. The bible has a history of men and women who have failed, but came back in an epic way. So, here are points about why not to judge failures in others.

1. What we see does not allow reflect the truth. When you look at Job's life, he was judged on something that had nothing to do with. The issue was not on what he did wrong, but on what he was doing right.

I Samuel 16:7- The Lord does not see as man sees. for man looks or judges on the appearance, but God sees the heart.

Many times we can judge on the outward, but never consult God on the truth.

2. It places limits on our life. When we are judging others, we are placing limitations on our own life. We are telling God you are not big enough to rescue them. You are not big enough to see me through.

I knew a young woman who wanted to go to college and become an attorney. When she was giving her final in High School in a writing class she stood up boldly and read out loud her paper. Everyone around her told her it will take to long and you really will not be able to do it. They gave all the reason why not. So she changed her mind because of them. She placed limits on her own life because of the failures of those students and the lack of vision they had. She now is going back to school to acquire what God originally purposed her to do.

We can see someone start something and fail, don't judge them by the failure they experienced. God is with you and you will succeed.

3. It causes us to walk in a judgemental mindset. People will always judge. I know I have at times, but just like the woman caught in Adultery (in John chapter 8) was acquitted of all her sin not because she was not guilty, but because of God's grace. God has acquitted us and others for what he have and have not done.

Where ever you are at, don't limit God's come back in your life. You are only a step away from success in life.

Get Up. Nothing is to hard from God.

Blessings,

Pastor Mark

Private, Personal, Public

I know this is for someone. In life we have a Private, Personal, and Public life.

Our private life should not encounter our personal life or our public life.

1. Our private life consists of you and those you allow in your inner circle. As they say this is private and it's not a secret.

2. Personal- Which is you and God. This is where your relationship with God is developed.

3. Public- This is open for everyone to see.

Now, a secret is not personal or private and there should never be secrets. The bible states that which is done in secret will be made known. So, don't hold onto secrets. When something is private or personal, it's not a secret, it's simply not meant to be disclosed at that time.

Today, implement these into your life and see a better balance when it comes to your life.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Don't Be Moved

Unlimited

God's favor is unlimited in our life. God said in His word He would do abundantly above what we can think or ask according to the power that worketh in us.

Here are three points about God's favor.

1.God's favor never runs out. What He did for one He can do for the other. The disciples were disputing among themselves who will be the greatest-Jesus jumps in and takes a little child and sits the child in front of Him. He then says-he that is greatest must humble himself as a little child and is the greatest of all. God was letting them know God's favor does not run out.

2. In God's favor is a place where God wants to do something in your life that is so far beyond your reach that people can only say this is God's doing.

3. His favor will transform you in such a way that it causes you never to think it's you, but Him.

Allow this favor to be released upon you today.

Pastor Mark

It Ends Tonight

Have you ever dealt with something and it gets to the place where it's enough. It's at that time when you need to say "it ends tonight."

The failure, the harassment from the enemy. The co-worker who constantly bothers you. The boss that seems to blame it all on you. The client that seems to drag thier feet on issues. The spouse that will not go to church, but you are still speaking the word and expecting a miracle. The financial difficulty. The loneliness, the unforgiveness. It ends tonight.

Many times we allow the enemy to cause us to settle, but God never causes us to settle, but to overcome. When Jesus was through with the testing from the enemy. He said thou salt serve the Lord thy God and Him only will you serve and the devil left Him for a season. (Luke 4:8-9). Jesus was saying it ends tonight.

No matter what you are facing, or going through or about to go through. It ends tonight.

Let it ring "It ends tonight!"

Lay It Down

The Lord put this on my heart to blog about.

Hebrews chapter Twelve verse One:

Hebrews 12:1 (New Living Translation)

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.

There is a difference between sin and weight. Sin is that which causes us to miss the mark and separates us from God. The bible states if we confess our sins to Jesus, He is faithful and just to forgive us. Now the question comes in then, what is the weight?

Sin has weight, but the weight here is not sin. The word weight in the Greek is ogkos- it means burden. There are weights or burdens that God says for us to lay down. Religion binds us while relationship with Jesus frees us.

The question is what are the burdens that God desires for us to get free from.

1. Religious jargon. When Jesus came to the Pharisee they would try to manipulate the law and accuse Jesus of not following the law. Yet, they themselves would add to it. They used religious jargon to convince those around them how good they were. We are saved by grace not by works.

2. Hate, unforgiveness, self-righteous attitude. These are weights that cause us to slow down and can even cause us to stop running. Jesus never condemns anyone, He is always looking and pointing out the potential in each of us. John 8:11 The women caught in adultery, He said when all the accusers left, Where are your accusers and the Woman said I see none. He said neither do I condemn you go and sin no more. The key is go!

3. It's any thing or thought that hinders us from serving God to the fullest. It's the non-essentials of life.

Here what it says in Acts 15:28-29

“For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay no greater burden on you than these few requirements: ²⁹ You must abstain from eating food offered to idols, from consuming blood or the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. If you do this, you will do well. Farewell.”

They were debating on whether or not they should make all the gentiles get circumsised, because that was the law. So, they realized this was a non-essential. Christ had paid for our sins and He circumcises our heart. Finally they said, live life as Christ did. Do not engage in idol practices and sexual sins.

So, if you have asked the Lord to forgive you, Don't be entangled again with the yoke of bondage(Galatians 5:1) . God wants us to be free of all the weights that would cause us to miss all that He has for our life.

Bless you,

Pastor Mark

New

Have you ever bought something new. Maybe a new car or new T.V., computer. Maybe it's a new job or promotion. God wants you to know the New Level He is taking you too, He has already gone before you.

New, is not always the best for everyone. Some like the old and even preferrer to stay with and at it. But God desires each and every one of us to go to the New Level.

If you are going to a New Level whether it is in your marriage, career, social life, or just life in general, here are some points to help you go to the New Level.

1. Expect God to do New things. -When you have an expectation for what God wants, then you will be able to navigate through the different feelings you may acquire on the way.

2. Believe for God to do the unbelievable.

3. Rely on His (God) way of doing things. When David came to King Saul after he had killed Goliath, the bible records that he behaved himself wisely in all his ways. That word wisely is to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely. David knew a new level would require him to act differently in every area of his life and this difference caused him to succeed.

4. Don't be afraid to ask the Lord. Jeremiah 33:3 call unto the Lord and He will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things.

God Blessed,

Pastor Mark

3 W's of Life

Last year I taught a series about Dreams, Here was the first part.
There are three W’s of life. When, Where, and Wind.

1. Where- It’s the place where God will do what he has placed in your heart.

Genesis 12:1-9- God told Abraham I will bless you in the place. It’s where God instructs us to live and abide.

Here are 6 things to do and not to do:

1. Never look at the surroundings. It will be distracting. Genesis 13:9-11
2. Start Sowing. Genesis 26:12
3. Put your work in. – Go to school, continue confessing the Word of God. Hebrews 6:12
4. Take the limits off of What God said He would do. Isaiah 54:2
5. Allow God to make you. Isaiah 1:19 Paul said in the word of
6. Seek God for the strategy to accomplish the vision. Luke 14:28, Matthew 6:33 –seek first the kingdom
Know whenever God tells you to go, it is never a back step, but a place of promotion.

2. When- It’s the timing of God. Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost came. It’s the Kiros Time. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8;11

There are two types of time

1. Chronos refers to chronological or sequential time. Chronos time is measured by the clock and calendar. It is orderly, rhythmic, and predictable.

2. kairos refers to “God’s time.” It is a time, not measured by the clock, where God has chosen “the right moment” or the “opportune” time. Kairos time involves a period of disruption to the normal flow of things. God’s purposes intersecting and overruling the world of chronological time.

So, the question would be how do we get when, here are two ways.

1. Have to be unity. Isaiah 1:19, Psalms 133:1-2, Amos 3:3

2. Stay in the place where God has placed you until. Genesis 26:2 God told Isaac not to go down into Egypt. If he had moved out of the place where God had told him, when would have never happen. Acts 2:1

3. Wind- Is the resources. The wind brings all that you and I need to accomplish all that God has placed in our hearts.
Notice what it states in Acts 2:2 there came a “wind”

So, what happens

1. Breakthrough happens.- get the promotion, build the house, marriage is restored. Hebrews 11:11

2. Don’t stop now, Go and acquire everything God has spoken. You are able to Possess what you have spoken. Hebrews 3:1

This word profession in this scripture verse has dual meaning It means confession and possession.

So what you have confessed go and possess.

Finally
3. Remember. Deuteronomy 8:18 Lastly remember it is God that gives.

For more on the Series email us @ info@breathoflifechurch.com

Bless you,

Pastor Mark

Connected

WoW! We have been on the go, but thanks be to God the best is yet to come.

There are two reasons why people do not go to church.

1. They don't know about it.

2. They don't recognize the significance of attending a local body.

Being apart of something is our human nature. If we are not apart of something then we begin to withdrawal from others. This is unhealthy. So, how do you increase and cause multiplication within your church.

It's not through negativity, hurt, lies, or manipulations. Influence gone perverted is manipulation. It's God that brings the increase. The bible states it comes in the form of thirty, sixty, and a hundred fold.

In the book of Acts the bible states the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved. The Lord added. God is in the business of blessing your church, business, family, career, but we have to be obedient to His will.

What caused 3000 to be added to the first church was the obedience of 120 people that waited in the upper room. It's never in the quantity, but in the quality. Yes numbers do matter. But God uses what you have.

It's imperative that people know Jesus and that there is a place for them to weekly attend and become apart of. Belonging is what every human being on planet earth desires. We desire to be accepted, loved, and appreciated. It's the Church that should be a safe haven. A hospital to some, a refreshing to others, and most important a place of hope. Connection is the key to good success.

When we express Jesus to others then they begin to see what others see. Our expression should be all about Him.

Today, is Jesus Lord of every area of your life. Is he the center and circumference. The base and the boundary, the sum and substance of what life is all about. If not, then reevaluate and make Him the center in every area of your life. It's not happen chance or coincidental that you stopped by, but by the providential hand of God.

Be Blessed

Pastor Mark

I Have A Dream

I have a Dream... A dream is an ambition or goal that one wants to accomplish. Dr. Martin Luther King stood in Washington DC. and declared a vision He would not be able to see come to pass on earth; yet the vision was fulfilled.

Do you have a dream? The dream Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had, was not a dream exclusively for or about one ethnicity, culture, or creed. His dream was for all man kind, black, white, brown, male, and female to be treated with respect and dignity. It was a dream of ending not only the racism and bigotry that had plagued our country, but to begin a paradigm shift. To create a cultural shift that would promote a place where people of all economic, social, and ethnicity background could come together for God's glory.

His dream was probably one of the biggest vision cast in the history of Man Kind, besides the one God created. Yes God has a dream too. Genesis 1:28 (King James Version)

And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. God's dream and vision is still being fulfilled today. He has had to change strategies to accomplish it, but we as Christians are able to be fruitful, multiply, and replenish the earth.

Today, what is your dream? Do not allow anyone or thing to speak doubt into your spirit that it (the Dream) cannot come true. Strategies change, but the vision stays the same. Go after what God has placed in your heart. Remember this, "it's not if ~ it's simply when". It will come to pass. Be encouraged today and go after your dream.

Bless you,

Pastor Mark

Sub-Mission

WoW! What a week. We have only 1 more day of our 21 day fast. If you didn't get in on it, jump in for these two days. God is so faithful.

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