Tag: Life
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“The Path You Set Your Opinions On”
You know, Beloved, there are times we need to stop and think about what we’re experiencing or considering!!! The Bible informs us by saying what materializes on the inside of us “our opinions, concepts and objectives” are more valuable to God than what transpires on the outside. You can deceive people all day long by saying the proper things, but the scripture tells us that God is watching our mind and emotions. He wants our opinions and mindsets to be positioned with His Word so that we can see His assurances come to fruition in our lives.Beloved, your life will stay on the path you set your opinions. When you parallel your views with God’s views, your life will follow Him. Jeremiah 29 tells us that His views are for our good. His opinions are for our tranquility. His ideas are for our victory!!! So, as we come to an end to another week and head into the weekend, associate your opinions with His views by reflecting on His Word. Incorporate His assurances so that you can move forward into the life of victory He has arranged for you!!! Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊Let Us Pray:Dear Heavenly Father, today I concede every area of my life to You. Help my opinions, “the way I look at things” line up with Your Word. As I end this week and You allow me to head into the weekend, bring Your assurances to my memory when I’m meditating on You. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen, and Aaamen. ✝️❤️Have a Magnificent Friday and a Thoughtful and Astute Weekend, Everyone. ✝️❤️😊 -
“The Proper Motivation To Serve”
Praise the Lord, Everyone. ✝️❤️😊
Beloved after Joshua assembled the heads of every community and family unit of Israel; he informed them what God needed them to know. It was a summary of what God had done for them – from the time He selected Abraham, up to the time they made it to the Promised Land. It was God who instructed them to do everything, brought them out from Egypt, liberated them from their adversaries, and took them to the promised land. God revealed His love, character, and power throughout the years to them. Joshua told them to respect the Lord and to assist Him loyally and conscientiously.Beloved, this is the best reaction we can give to God for His passionate affection and liberating love for us. It prompts us to seek God always and no other people. We must support Him not because of our friend(s), co-worker(s), cliques or family member(s), or the blessings we can get, but because of who He is, what He’s done, and what He’ll do.Beloved as we enter this Friday and step into the weekend, remember the Lord alone is Great and Mighty. He has been very good to you all your life. He loves you “the person” and loves you without anyone’s approval. You don’t need anyone’s consent to serve Him faithfully. Believe me when I say: when you go to Him as an individual and obey Him, you’ll receive blessings, wisdom, and understanding that will help you spend your life marveling and thanking Him for loving and giving to you. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊Have a Great Friday and a wonderful weekend, Everyone.✝️❤️😊 -
“The Truth Is Priceless”
Praise the Lord and Happy Monday to each of you. ✝️❤️😊You know God’s enormous existence in our life makes us conscious of our deficiencies. It also makes us comprehend our faults and our total reliance on Him. He’s holy, and only in Christ, will we realize reality “THE TRUTH” and speak about it. But now and then speaking the truth makes a person unpopular because many don’t want to listen to it. Notice in this morning’s passage that the elders of the city of Bethlehem were trembling (terrified) when they met prophet Samuel because of fear.You know, when I was younger, I was timid, as I grew into a young adult, I became bolder and more candid and a bit of a combative type. I pretty much didn’t shy away from telling others their faults, particularly those who were close to me. But as I moved toward the stage of an older adult and going through many trials and tribulations taught me that occasionally we need to keep quiet no matter what the circumstances are. I also learned that sometimes we need to rephrase our statements in order not to be rude to the listener. We must also remember scripture says that it’s the truth that frees us. So always keep in mind, honesty even when it’s heartbreaking is still better than cunning lies produced beautifully. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊Let Us Pray:Dear Heavenly Father, we respectfully ask for Your forgiveness for times we don’t speak or inhabit the truth. Lord, purify our emotions and minds from all deceit. Thank You for the Holy Spirit that persistently convicts us to only talk about facts. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Amen. ✝️❤️Beloved, CHOF Ministry & BWFHJr. Ministry genuinely appreciates all the reassurance and thoughtful words we receive from our and readers and listeners. It’s so uplifting to hear how God is changing your lives.God bless, Bishop Houston.Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will enter our earthly room and blow out our candle. So, reach out and touch the ones that need your agape, dissolve the divisions among you, continue to encourage one another, be united in the same mind, the same reasoning and continue to build one another up.I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a wonderful Monday and a wonderful week. ✝️❤️😊 -
“Purpose Made Evident”There may be someone out there wondering if there is a purpose for their life. And if you’re that someone I want you to know right now that “THERE IS” a purpose to all our lives. There’s a reason for living. I’ll be the first to admit that sometimes it’s complicated to see what that purpose, that reason, actually is. But being an old school, and keeping it 100, there’s always going to be moments like that in our lives. But we can take solace in the fact that our purpose has been already laid out. Isaiah 48 is a fantastic reminder of that. In this chapter, Isaiah speaks the heart of God for his people. He really cries out to them, cautioning them about the consequences of inconsiderate unsympathetic actions.Beloved, God does the same for us. With each moment that we’re provided, He desires to remind us of what’s in our hearts, ethical or morally wrong. When the time is right, our purpose, our reason for living, will be made clear. But while we’re waiting let us make sure we’re not incorporating life as the people Isaiah was speaking to did. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊Let Us Pray:Dear Heavenly Father, thank You so much for having a strategy and a reason for our lives. As we strive to live for You, help us to incorporate what You would desire for us and not what we would desire for ourselves. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Amen. ✝️❤️Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will enter our earthly room and blow out our candle. So, reach out and touch the ones that need your agape, dissolve the divisions among you, continue to encourage one another, be united in the same mind, the same reasoning and continue to build one another up.I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a magnificent Monday and a great week. ✝️❤️😊 -
“Your Mindset During Harsh Conditions”
Beloved, your mindset establishes your elevation. In other words, being optimistic, with an unwavering spirit, filled with jammed packed faith will affect how you elevate in life, but a pessimistic, egotistical mindset will eventually sideline you (get you benched.)When we face hardships, difficult times, or in a bad situation our mindset influences the effect on the result. How correctly we handle people when we’re being victimized or neglected. How joyful and upbeat we continue to be even when the foundation and walls of our life seem to split and collapse. There are so many people that get all twisted out of shape, become critical and start whining when things don’t go their way. But that kind of mindset only shut down the entrance to God’s phenomenal-operating capabilities. The Bible says that faith pleases God. Understand that He’s seeking to work in your life. He’s trying to get you primed for promotion “elevation”!!! But you’ve got to stay on His side. If you’re going through a challenging – complicated time today, I encourage you to keep a mindset of confidence and anticipation. It’s OK to thank God for carrying you through to the other side. As you stay strong, I believe your promotion-elevation is just around the corner. I believe you’ll come out spiritually firmer, with anointed wisdom. But you must stay focused on moving further into the copious life God has for you!!!
So Beloved, as you start this Friday and be blessed to head into this weekend remember, it’s crucial “ESSENTIAL” for you to stand strong and fight that good fight of faith!!! Amen? Aaamen.
Weekend Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, today I have an optimistic, and an unwavering spirit, filled with jammed packed faith. I have confidence in You and believe You even when things don’t humanly make sense or impress me mentally or emotionally. I know You have a good quality plan for me, and I have faith that You’re putting in work “right now” making everything appropriate for my good. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, I pray, Amen and Amen.I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a pleasant Friday and a fantastic weekend everyone. ✝️❤️😊
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“God Already Has It Figured Out”
Beloved, it isn’t important where you’ve been; it isn’t important what you’ve done, this morning I want you to understand today, that your destiny transcends your missteps. When God created the plan for your life, it wasn’t contingent on you being picture-perfect, never making an error, or never going down the wrong path. No, God knew we would “ALL” misstep somewhere in life. But the great news is He knows how to get you back on track regardless of where you’re at in life. Our life is just like a map it has many routes. God has the greatest GPS ever invented. God’s GPS will help you reach your destination regardless of where you are. His GPS has detours, shortcuts, and by-passes that’s not known by carnal men and women. He has already established the complete route for your life.So, if you’re feeling depressed because of a choice you’ve made, you feel you’ve destroyed your opportunity, if you feel like life has passed you by, been on the wrong track too long, I want you to know that nothing you’ve done, no mistake that you’ve made or ever will make come as a surprise to God. He’s already got it figured out. He’s planned a comeback for every setback!!! He has grace for every weakness. He has mercy for every malfunction. Beloved, as you head into this weekend, receive His plan today and move ahead with confidence into the destiny He has for you!!! Amen? Aaamen.Weekend Prayer:Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the resources and abilities You’ve given me. Thank You for keeping me on track and directing my steps. I repent today for any disobedience that has caused me to get off course. Keep me close to You always as I set my love for You. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, I pray, Amen and Amen.I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a blessed Friday and a tremendous weekend Everyone. ✝️❤️😊 -
“Life is Delicate”
Recently a close female clergy friend of ours passed away, and she was only in her fifties. She was a very energetic, strong woman. She loved going to the gym to workout. She always had a pleasant smile on her face. She was always jogging, loved shooting the basketball, and played on a local softball team. She looked very healthy and physically fit. The day she transitioned stunned everyone. As I write this morning, I’m painfully reminded of how delicate and brief life is.Beloved, we shouldn’t take anything for granted but be appreciative to God. The Apostle James says in 4:14 “For you are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” To an unbeliever, this is a scary thought but for us believers, we stand on what the word says in Philippians 1:21 “living is Christ and dying is gain.”So, as we finish this week head into the weekend, let us live according to God’s will and tell others about His goodness, “And Also” reach out and touch (hug) your loved ones and tell them you love them, BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE – TOO LATE.Weekend Prayer:Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the life and blessings You gave us. We trust everything about You, and we put all things into Your care and ask You to help us live under Your will. Lord, we love You. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen and Amen.I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a blessed Friday and awesome weekend Everyone. :-D. -
“I’m Not Worthy”
Praise The Lord Beloved. Happy Monday to You all.
Beloved, back in the ancient days, King David’s sovereignty was the high point of Jewish history because rulers or anyone with powerful authority were well-off – affluent, they were militarily secure and devoted to a one true God. But there was one exception–David. David’s path to the throne was tough!!! It was very dangerous. He was always on the run. For over ten years, he hid from a king fixated on killing him. Despite enduring all the hurt, despondencies, successes, recognition, authority, and splendor, David continued to pursue and reverence the Lord passionately. While in the eyes of God, he persistently stayed modest and self-effacing. Beloved, has there ever been a time in your life that you’ve ever asked “Who am I Lord – why me? I’m not worthy!!! Who am I God that You care so much for me?” When you’re blessed and achieving success in different areas of your life, do you feel thankful and humbled? Or do you get the “BIG-HEAD” and you get that all prideful feeling?
Beloved, David’s life was filled with difficulties, he also committed serious mistakes that hurt many, many people and he also negatively changed thousands of lives – but David will always be known as a man who was after God’s heart. Let us emulate his attitude towards the Lord. We may stumble now and then, but God’s faithfulness never fails. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
Let Us Pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for all the blessings and help You have given me in my life. I’m humbled by Your persistent, untiring love and keeping real. Please continue to help me in all the ways You know I need. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind may enter our earthly room and blow out our candle. So today, reach out and touch someone and tell them you love them, BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE – TOO LATE. I LOVE YOU ALL!!! – Have a blessed Monday and an “AWESOME” week everyone.
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“Exhibiting Selfless Faith”
Beloved, both Abraham and Rahab cherished their faith in God above anything. Both were willing to disadvantage themselves on behalf of what mattered most to them: for Abraham, it was Isaac, for Rahab it was her own life. Their compliance in the face of such an excessive disadvantage proved the validity of their faith.
James calls each of us to examine ourselves to be sure we have a living faith. The acid test is whether your faith produces compliance. No matter what you claim, if righteousness doesn’t characterize your life, your faith is dead, not living. James compared that kind of faith to hypocrites who offer pious words to the needy but refuse to meet their needs. To demons, who believe the truth about God but are eternally lost, and to a lifeless, useless cadaver. Those are strong analogies, but God doesn’t want you to be deceived about the quality of your own faith.
Beloved, this morning as you prepare for your Sunday ceremonial procedures, I pray that you’re elated and confident that your faith is genuine. God bless you as you live today and each day in His wonderful grace.
Let Us Pray:
Dear Heavenly Father this morning I say thank You for granting me the grace and courage to face any sacrifice necessary as I live out my faith.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen and Aaamen. 😀Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will be permitted to enter our room and blow out our earthly light. So today, reach out and touch someone and tell them you love them, BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE – TOO LATE. I LOVE YOU ALL!!! – Have a “Blessed” Sunday.
CHOF Ministry Cross-Reference Verses:
*1. Josh. 2:9-10