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I’m thankful
Posted by David on May 19th, 2010
Good morning!
I woke up this morning feeling extremely thankful to God.
I have many things to thank Him for like health, family, life, etc. The list could go on forever.
The bible says in I Thessalonian 5:8 that we should “….give thanks in all circumstances”.
So as you go through your day and things don’t go as well as you may have liked, thank God anyway.
Maybe it wasn’t God’s will for things to be like you thought.
Maybe it wasn’t the right time.
Maybe somebody just screwed up.
Whatever the reason, know that if God is working in your life, you should be thankful.
Being thankful should not be controlled by the circumstances you are in.
No, not everything that happens to us will be good.
The best part of it is that if we do Gods will, we will then be able to be thankful no matter what.
peace
what i know for sure
Posted by David on May 11th, 2010
Racism will never end until it first ends in the church.
One thing that has always bugged me was why there is such little diversity in churches.
Sunday morning is STILL the most segregated time in our country.
While outside the church doors racism still exists, inside we gather amongst ourselves and think nothing of it.
The other 6 days of the week, we have no problem shopping, eating, and rooting for the same football team (Giants!?!)
What I don’t understand is why we can’t reach out to people of a different color in our cities without making them feel like some second-class person.
The way we treat someone gives them an example of how God would treat them.
Would God belittle someone and have them thinking that they are less-than?
Would God stand next them in church but not speak to them at the mall?
Would God preach only about how “his” race has to overcome?
I am sure that you might think that these are exaggerations but they’re not.
This I know for sure.
trading my life
Posted by David on May 10th, 2010
My friend, Dave Ferguson, asked a great question on his blog.
For what are you trading your life for?
This question has really stuck with me for a while.
You see, for many years I thought that my life was not worth much
I never thought that I would ever amount to a whole lot.
What could I exchange me for?
To my amazement, Jesus showed up and let me know that I have value.
I am worth something.
Not just anything but He was willing to trade His life for mine.
And not only that, He gave me an lifetime assignment to share His love with others.
And to also let them know how much they are worth.
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9)
funky faith friday
Posted by David on May 7th, 2010
Here are a few things that I am CRAZY enough to believe God for:
1. If there is no more National Day of Prayer would we stop praying? Ask Daniel.
I am believing God that Christians would stand UP!!
2. The race is not given to the swift or to the strong.
I am believing God for endurance to finish strong!
3. Summertime is approaching quickly and violence is already on the rise.
I am believing God for new strategies other than tent revivals and chicken dinners.
Wisdom Wednesdays
Posted by David on May 5th, 2010
“The way of the LORD is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked.” (Proverbs 10:29)
jumpstart 5/3
Posted by David on May 3rd, 2010
“Am I my brothers keeper?”
Genesis 4:9
As we go about our daily tasks it’s easy to think that we are on an island.
We rush from one appointment to the next, consumed with our own agendas.
We have to look out for ourselves. If we don’t, who will?
God never intended for us to live out lives alone.
He created us with a strong need to be on a team.
Whether your team is in an office, on a field, or in a church, God made us for relationships.
The stronger our relationships, the more success we will achieve in life.
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”
Henry Ford
We need each other for our lives to be as successful as God intended them to be.
Father, help us to work together as a team. We long to be ONE family, representing You to the entire world. Our unity and concern for each other should be a reflection of Your love for us.
You have given us an important assignment. We trust that your Spirit will be with us to guide and direct. Thank You for the victories.
Amen.
Streamingfaith.com
Posted by David on May 3rd, 2010
I have be blessed to be asked this year to submit some devotionals and editorials for Streamingfaith.com
Check out my new editorial called “5 Tools Necessary for Success“.
I am sure you will be blessed and encouraged.
success nuggets
Posted by David on May 2nd, 2010
* Success is a journey, a lifetime of discovery and adventure.
* You should always stretch yourself. Do things that you have never done before.
* Don’t let anyone’s actions keep you from going high in life.
* We impose limitations on our life by looking at our mistakes and others gains.
* The only thing that disqualifies you is when you quit.
* It’s not enough to dream, you have to do the work.
