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

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