Who Has More Space?

T.V.
Facebook
Instagram
Cell phones
Shopping
Work
Money
Laziness
Pinterest
Self
Family
Worry

What do all these have in common? They stunt our spiritual growth and crowd out God's Word.

"The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the message but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity." Luke 8:14

Have the things of this world, taken up more residency within your heart than the Word of God?

The Laughter

It's this unexplainable laughter that fills the air, when they talk. 

He has a way to make them giggle like no one else. 

The loudness of their laugh sets off a particular aroma that fills every inch of our home with joy. 

It literally clears out any frustrations, any anger, any sadness. 

Daddy's way of bringing joy into the lives of our boys is irreplaceable, unexplainable, and overwhelmingly amazing. 

Jesus does all of that plus more. Open your ears to hear the laughter and goodness of Christ. 

Altar Sunday

"When you drive out the nations that live there, you must destroy all the places where they worship their gods-high on the mountains, up on the hills, and under every green tree. Break down their altars and smash their sacred pillars. Burn their Asherah poles and cut down their carved idols. Erase the names of their gods from those places!" Deuteronomy 12:2-3

Do you have areas in your life that have taken the place of God? Surrender them to the Lord today and anything else that tempts you to focus more on the world and self.

Jesus we ask that you search us and test us. Reveal anything in us that displeases You and hinders our relationship with You. Amen

My prayer

"In this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is freed from all guilt and declared right with God.

 Acts 13:38-39

Dear Jesus I pray for each person that will read Your word today.  Lord that we will be filled with true joy that lasts forever. A joy that comes from knowing You, serving You, and obeying You. Lord in You there is forgiveness, freedom from guilt, unconditional love, mercy, grace, eternity, hope, protection, and so much more all rolled up into one.

 Today Lord may all the love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, and freedom pour out from within us onto others. That they might experience You in a new and deeper way. Lord we thank You for each special individual that You have created in Your image. Lord let them feel Your presence as You wait and desire to spend time with them.

 Jesus give us a taste of your sweetness, that leaves us hungering for more. Lord may we rise up and share the joy of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. Give us a heavy burden to share You with all we come into contact with.

Today Jesus is the day of Salvation that is open for all, and we praise You singing Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty.

Lord lift the loads of those who are weary, and give strength to those who are weak.  Restore a fire within those whose flames have burned out.  Lord come and be near to those whose hearts are broken, may they look to You the source of healing.  Lord open the souls of those who do not know You, and restore the brokenness of those whose lives have crumbled.

Jesus, In You is so much more than what we could ever hope for, long for, work for, or desire. You are ALIVE, You are ALIVE, and soon You will return and take us into glory with You forever.  Soon every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that You are God.  Hasten the day Lord!

May You be on the lips, minds, and hearts of all people who call You Lord!  We love You, we love You, we love You.

It is in Your Great and mighty name we pray, Amen!