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

Stewards of Purpose

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Proverbs 15:22 (King James Version)

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

God designed each one of us with purpose in life. With this purpose we will be able to live life to the fullest. Every purpose in life comes from God. The question becomes what is your purpose in life? What did God call you to do?

The primary responsibility of a leader and or person in a purpose-based organization is to build, nurture, and sustain the core purpose of the organization.

In Genesis God said, let us make man in our image and after our likeness and give him authority over every living creation. It’s God’s will that we know what our purpose in life is.

Here are 3 basic topics to help us along.

1. Make it a priority to place God first. Matthew 6:33 Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.

2. Believe in the purpose God has given you. Habakkuk 2:3 states the vision is for an appointed time. Don’t get stuck on numbers and performance, but in pursuing God and in the pursuit the rest will follow.

3. Stay focused on what you are fighting for. I Timothy 6:12 states to fight the good fight of faith. Don’t be moved by the foxes. They are the ones that spoil the vine. Pick and choose your battles. Remember the fight is a fixed fight and as long as you and I continue to follow Christ, we will have the victory. Stay with what God said is yours and you will be able to reach your full potential in Christ.

God Bless,

Pastor Mark

Seeing is Believing

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Ezekiel 37:1-4 (King James Version)

1The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,

2And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry.

3And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest.

4Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.

It's Monday, are you ready for an awesome work week? You know it can be hard at times to see what you want to see. It might be a broken marriage that you want to be healed, or maybe a shattered dream. Maybe you reached the top and accomplished the goal you set out to obtain and can't see past that. Whatever it is God is asking the question what do you see? 

Do you see yourself with that promotion? The answer is yes. Ezekiel said only you know. Ezekiel knew with God all things are possible, He makes those things that are impossible, possible. Things that are unbearable, He makes bearable. 

Now, God told Ezekiel to say hear the Word of the Lord to the dry bones. It's God's Word that changes our situation. It's His Word that brings strength and restoration into our life. His Word will never fail us. 

Today, say to your situation "Hear the Word of the Lord" and see what happens when you believe according to his Word. You're only a step away from the promise. Don't allow doubt, unbelief, failure, rejection, or fear to stop you from saying "Hear the Word of the Lord". 

God Bless,

Pastor Mark 

Your Self-worth

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Matthew 10:31 (King James Version) Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

In life we can place value on things predicated upon it’s supply and demand. For instance if you own a rare piece of jewelry, it would be considered valuable. Predicated upon what it’s made of. Every one of us are valuable to God and those around us.

 

There are no little I’s and big U’s.We are all valuable to God and to others. The issue comes into play when we don’t value ourselves or see our self-worth. Your self-worth is not predicated upon what you wear, who you are associated with, or what your education is. God values you and I so much that He sent His only son, Jesus to die on the cross to eradicate every devaluing circumstance that would hinder us from committing our life to Him. The blood was shed for our sins.

 

WOW! Is that awesome or what. God valued you so much that He would send someone that you never met before in your life to save you. Next you must know God sees your potential in life and does not focus on your failures.

 

Every mistake a person makes, whether someone knows or does not know, the enemy attempts to use that against you and make you feel that you are not valuable. That is the opposite in our life when it comes to our self-worth in Christ. You’re more valuable than you think you are. Those who know their self-worth know it because someone told them they could do it, or someone coached them along the way.

 

In everyone’s life there is a corner man telling you that you can do it. Don’t allow the past success and failures determine your self-worth. Your life is worth more than all the money in the world. That’s why the enemy gets people to settle and compromise. They do not know their self-worth. It’s not how much money you have, the material possessions, what you look like, your social network, or your background.

 

Edifier

Well, it's Tuesday. What powerful week ahead. If you have not made plans yet or even if you have made plans, remember EASTER is only 12 days away. So, don't forget about you Save 5.

I wanted to talk to you about how to edify others. 

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (New Living Translation)

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

It can be easier to be negative and not encourage one another in the world we live in. But the bible states we are not to be conformed into the image of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of our mind. This means the only way I can encourage someone else is by renewing my mind with the Word of God. The Word of God encourages us to encourage someone else. If you are feeling down, find someone to encourage and you will feel encouraged too. 

God Bless,

Pastor Mark 

The Mask will slip

Luke 12:1 (The Message)

1-3By this time the crowd, unwieldy and stepping on each other's toes, numbered into the thousands. But Jesus' primary concern was his disciples. He said to them, "Watch yourselves carefully so you don't get contaminated with Pharisee yeast, Pharisee phoniness. You can't keep your true self hidden forever; before long you'll be exposed. You can't hide behind a religious mask forever; sooner or later the mask will slip and your true face will be known. You can't whisper one thing in private and preach the opposite in public; the day's coming when those whispers will be repeated all over town.

In life it can be easy to put on a mask. The world tells us to fake it till you make it, but the only problem with that is you will never make it, because the mask will slip. We have to first be open to God and then we can face it, trace it, erase it, and then replace what has caused us to place the mask on with the what God says about our situation.  

Today, take the mask off, with God nothing is impossible. The only thing that stands is God's word. He will make it happen. He will keep it going and He will allow you and I to see what He has promised come to pass. It's never to late.

God Bless,

Pastor