The Battle is God's

Joy that lasts

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:48:47 GMT

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Joy is not the absence of pain, it’s the presence of God. Don’t let your joy be circumstantial or based on something that you can lose or that can change. Cling to God’s promises to find joy that lasts. What's a goodpromise to cling to? How about this one from revelation 21:6 "He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.

Search for Deeper Truth

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:58:57 GMT

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A search for deeper truth is a devine echo that pulls you out of your comfort zone and makes you grapple with all of your previous belief systems. It is the beginning step on anyone’s faith journey. Seek and you will find!

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”- Jeremiah 29:13

All In

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:11:49 GMT

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“Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty.“ Mark 12:41-44

I love how Jesus taught. His teachings always had deeper meaning and impact than the surface level may reveal. The old lady who put in two small copper coins into the offering basket in Mark 12 from a worldly perspective put in very little, but from an eternal Kingdom perspective she put in all she had. She was all in, and that’s the posture we need if we want Jesus to truly work in our lives. Jesus wants us to be all in on Him, so He can do great things through us!

Better Together

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:07:54 GMT

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Unconditional Love

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:44:23 GMT

God's love is unconditional. What a great promise!

Many times we seek affirmation in all the wrong places, becasue many times that affirmation we seek from others is conditional based on our achievements or behavior. But God's love isn't like that at all. He loves us the same on our best days as He does on our worst days. Why? "Because God is love."- 1 John 4:8. It is not a characteristic of His, it's His very essence. That is very attractive because it's not up to my actions, which relieves all the pressure up living up to the world's fickle demands. Choose God's unconditional love and know you're enough!

Comparison can crush contentment

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:43:34 GMT

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"Comparison will lead to false pride and a misguided sense of superiotiy if you're ahead of someone and misery if you're behind."- John Ortberg You can see from this powerful quote the potential dangers of comparing yourself to others. On the other hand, contentment comes from understanding the gifts you've been given and using them to your maximum potential to make the world a better place.

What is denied cannot be healed

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:27:27 GMT

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What is denied cannot be healed. The first step towards healing is maybe the hardest- we must acknowledge that we are wounded and not ok. We need help and we can't try to hide it or anesthetize the pain. There, now we can begin to breathe and start the healing journey.

The cost of love

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:33:57 GMT

The cost of love is real, but it's still worth it.

i just lost my mother this past Monday and the pain is still fresh. She was the only Mother I will ever have, and that lasted 59 years on this side of eternity. I loved her dearly, and the cost of that love is now grief. Even in the grieving, it is still worth it all. The cost of love is grief, but the many beautiful memories are the salve that carries us through. The true pain is to have never have loved at all.

Always be learning

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:50:41 GMT

We should look at every situation as a new opportunity for growth.

We can learn from everyone we come in contact with. That is a mindset that leads to constant growth and prevents stagnation. We must be open to being taught new things and ideas or we risk obsolescence.

Would you make that bet in Vegas?

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:54:26 GMT

Consider the consequences before you make this bet.

Would you make a bet in vegas where the best you could do is tie, but if you're wrong you lose everything? That is what you are doing when you reject Jesus because in essence you are saying you don't believe God. In Matthew 3:17 we see God declare "And a voice from heaven said, “ This is my Son , whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” The question we must ask is do we believe Him? Jesus himself says in John 14:6 that He is " the way, the truth and the life," and that "no one comes to the Father but through Him." John 3:16 says Jesus was God's lifeline back to Him in Heaven through which we can be reconciled back to Him by the forgiveness of our sin, and 1 John 5:11-12 says He is the way to eternal life. So if we reject Him, we risk everything because in essence we are saying we don't believe God. That's a very risky bet. We are saying that everyone just lives and die's, there's no eternal life, and if right than we all tie. But God says that there will be secere consequences for those who reject His Son- an eternity spent seperated from Him in a place called hell. "They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."- Matthew 13:42

Are you sure you want to make that bet? If you're wrong you lose everything!

Share your experiences!

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:00:43 GMT

Don't waste anything.

Let's not waste any experiences! Our experiences can be platforms to help other people. That's a great mindset to have to be set free!

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."- John 13:34

Embrace the mystery of it all

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:50:27 GMT

The mystery of God leads to a d

A search for deeper truth is a divine echo that pulls you out of your comfort zone and makes you grapple with all of your previous belief systems. It is the beginning step on anyone’s faith journey. Mystery is not an obstacle to faith, but rather a pathway to deeper exploration that leads to deeper intimacy with God.

What's Really Happening

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:54:54 GMT

God gave us the future roadmap in scripture not to scare us, but to prepare us.

The main thing we’re all feeling with the chaos and instability all around us is two worlds colliding- Kingdom of darkness is trying to encroach on the Kingdom of light. These two Kingdoms are at war, and Jesus has won the war through the power of His blood in His victory over death on the Cross and subsequent resurrection, but the battle for souls continues and is intensifying. The battle is spiritual, leading to much confusion, but the symptons are mainfesting in the physical world, around things like politics and economic policies. The result is everything is upside down and topsy turvy. Isaiah 5:20 says “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.”

These scriptures help paint the picture more vividly: The Fallen world is about to be redeemed so the impact of the spiritual battle is intense right now. Here are a few scriptures that illustrate the true nature of what's really happening:

“12 For our struggles not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Ephesians 6:12-18

satan is the father of all lies- John 8:44, and he has infiltrated the media -Ephesians 2:2 to sow chaos and division.

“but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.”- 1 John 4:3

“We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. 20 We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.”- 1 John 5:19-20

The enemy takes unsuspecting people captive to do his will. Many times they don’t even realize it. That is how political powers have come into being that are pushing satan’s agenda of killing unborn babies, transgenderism and sexual confusion, reparations for things way back in history that people currently alive have nothign to do with, division of people by race, concentrated power centers, ruining national identity, pandemics, high rates of inflation ruining quality of life, etc. But God is in control and if he allows it, it’s for His good, which is the growing of His kingdom and the saving of many souls. The fear of what's happening that people have no control over and the anxiousness and despair is leading many to Christ.

“Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.”- 2 Timothy 2:25-26

“and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”- Colossians 1:12-13

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”- Genesis 50:20

“He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.”- 2 Chronicles 20:15

“All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”- 1 Samuel 17:47

We are careening towards a 1 world government as foretold in the book of Revelation chapter 13

Jesus tells us to be aware of the signs in Matthew 24- not to scare us but to prepare us, for the rapture can happen at any time. 1 Thessalonians 4:16- 2 Thessalonians 2:10. Jesus will then return in power to make all things new and right- Revelation 21-22 he warns us security is found in nothing other than him- Revelation 3:15-20 and they we should seek Him above all else in these last days. If we have confusion we should ask, seek and knock- Matthew 7:7 and He will answer, we will find, and doors will be opened. Scripture needs to be our only roadmap, because it is the only thing that is 100% accurate!

It has nothing to do with your abilities

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:38:29 GMT

God can use anyone to accomplish His plans.

One of the hardest lessons to learn and accept in the Bible is the truth that God doesn't choose those with the best abilities, He chooses those who have availability to be used by Him. That is so counter-cultural. God chose Peter and Andrew, James and John, four uneducated fisherman to be some of the disciples He would build his church around. He chose Matthew, a despised tax collector. The world would say they were unqualified, but that is exactly the point. God qualifies the unqualified through His Son Jesus to confound the wisdom of the wise and to bring glory to His name. 1 Corinthians 1:25 says "for the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength." Let that truth sink in and change you. Freedom is found in surrender.

Don't become the Dead Sea

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:36:33 GMT

We must learn to let things both flow in and out of our lives or we can become stagnant.

The Dead Sea is dead because nothing ever flows out from it. Water comes in from the Kordan River and it never flows out. It is a good lesson for us to learn from. In order to live vibrant lives, things must flow in and out. We must share the wisdom, resources, time, and lessons we learn with others to have the most abundant and fruitful lives. If we just let things flow in but not out, we too will become stagnant. We were meant to help and love one another.

The battle for control

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:47:48 GMT

We must let Jesus have the Pilot seat in our lives, while we move to the co-pilot seat.

Jesus is love, and Jesus is truth so it should be easy to turn over complete control of my life to Him. However, I struggle in fully releasing the grip on my life, even though it is the squeezing so tight that causes me the most problems. When I do get it right, and let go, I am always amazed at the peace I feel. Yet, I often fall back into wanting to sit in the "pilot seat" instead of being happy as the Co-Pilot. After all, Jesus knows the end from the beginning and while He never promises a smooth flight, He does promise a safe landing. Please Jesus take the wheel. Teach me how to fully surrender. Amen!

Obedience or rebellion?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:17:48 GMT

Nineveh or Tarshish? We only have two chocies when God tells us to do something: Obedience or rebellion. Jonah was told to go to Nineveh but initially he rebelled and sailed the other way to Tarshish. He quickly learned that was a big mistake. Rebellion vs. God never works out very good for the rebel. Eventually Jonah learned that you can't win fighting against God's wishes, so he relented and went to Nineveh where God used him in a mighty way. Our human nature is to say no to God, but we are much better off when we say yes.

Faith is the opposite of sight

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:39:47 GMT

God is all around us.

The Christian life is one of faith, which by definition is believing in what you cannot yet see. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says "For we live by faith, not by sight." This shouldn't be shocking however, as we can't "see" gravity but we can "feel" its effects. The same is true with God. While we can't "see" God directly, we can see Him all around us in Creation, hear Him and feel Him in His word the Bible as He teaches us, and commune with Him through prayer. He is all around us, we just need to look, listen and seek Him.

You can't trick your own soul

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 01:37:47 GMT

You must be truthful with yourself in order to find healing and peace

We live in a culture where people put immense pressure on themselves to not make a mistake or admit that they are burned out, wounded from life or in despair. But the truth is you cannot trick your own soul. It is much more cathartic to acklowedge your pain, bring it into the light and seek God's help. He promises in Matthew 7:7 that He will meet you in your time of pain and confusion and provide answers you need. "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." -Matthew 7:7

Healing begins with acknowledging our wound

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:47:17 GMT

We all need healing for our wounded souls.

The first step in healing from any wound is acknoweldging the wound exists. That can be construed as weakness in modern culture, but the truth is it's a sign of great strength and awareness. Any type of wound that remains unresolved is corrosive to your soul. We can try to anesthetize the pain, through numbing the symptons, or we can be healed from the pain by dealing with the root cause. What is denied cannot be healed!

No Fishing Allowed

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:24:39 GMT

God dumps our sins into the Ocean and says "No Fishing Allowed."

God removes our sins forever through the power of the blood of Jesus Christ. Corrie Ten Boom said "“God takes our sins – the past, present, and future, and dumps them in the sea and puts up a sign that says NO FISHING ALLOWED.” Psalm 103:12 confirms this thought: "as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."

Misery is optional

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:41:59 GMT

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In this world, you will have pain. Jesus told us we would in John 16:33. He suffered pain, and we can expect to as well. It is the result of living in a fallen and sin marred world. But Jesus also made it clear that despite the pain, misery is optional. That is based on our response. We can still find joy in the midst of pain. It depends on our focus. Romans 15:13 is a good reminder of a great mindset: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Finding Contentment

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:28:21 GMT

Contentment is often elusive but it can be found.

Contentment can be elusive, but many times we are seaching in the wrong areas or focused on the wrong things. The Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:12-13 gives us great insight when he says "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through Him who gives me strength." True contentment comes not from getting what we want, which many times produces anxiety in the wait, but in wanting what we already have. This shows gratitude and creates a deep contentment, even in the smallest things in our lives. Thank God and praise Him for what He has already given you- even the breath in your lungs. God deserves the glory and He alone provides the deep, lasting contentment we are all searching for.

We are survivors

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:42:00 GMT

God is with you in the battle!

The Bible says in Psalm 150:6 "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." If you're still breathing, than you have survived 100% of your worst days. We are tough people, we are strong people and we are adaptable. God promises in Hebrews 13:5 that He "will never leave us or forsake us." That is an important mindset to have when facing your toughest battles. You are not fighting alone. He is with you!

God is undefeated

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:28:50 GMT

God fights for us!

Waiting periods in our life can seem excruciating, but God never wastes the wait if we allow Him to teach us valuable lessons and use the waiting to stretch, test and strengthen our faith. Our faith grows when it's put under the weight of pressure, and it can result in us developing character, hope and perseverance. During the difficlt perionds, we must remember that it is God himself who is fighting for us and God is undefeated. The enemy can try to delay our blessings but he can't prevent them. Exodus 14:14 reminds us "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Praise God that He fights our battles for us, and He will never lose!

Perfection Through Subtraction

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:49:14 GMT

Perfection is often found in taking away, rather than in adding on.

"Perfection is achieved not when there's nothing more to add, but whenthere's nothing more to take away." -Antoine de Saint Exupery

The quote above mirrors how Michaelangelo formed David out of the marble block. He said he simply chipped away at the marble until he could see David in the marble and set him free. There is much wisdom in that thinking. As we remove areas we cling tightly to in our life that create anxiety or fear, and learn to give them to God, we also will find the freedom our souls yearn for.

"He must become greater; I must become less.”- John 3:30

Generosity is good for the soul

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:52:12 GMT

Be generous- It's good for the giver!

The only wealth you get to keep, is that which you give away."- Tom Golisano ( Philanthropist )

Jesus talked a lot about money and generosity. In fact, he talked more about $ than any other subject. There are many great lessons He provided, but the overall theme is that there is great blessings for the person who is generous with their time, talent and treasure. ( Acts 20:35 is a famous passage many people quote: "It is more blessed to give than receive."

Jesus taught that where we invest our wealth is where our heart will be ( Matthew 6:19-21 ) and Jesus above all else wants to be Lord over our heart. Why? Because He is a God of compassion, who is close to the broken-hearted ( Psalm 34:18 ) and wants to see His people step in to fill the voids in many peoples lives, using their resources in order to do that. My own take away from Jesus's teachings about $ and wealth is this: What we get makes a living, but what we give makes a life.

The journey is long and winding.

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:54:40 GMT

Today’s pain is part of tomorrow’s joy. Our journey is long but it strengthens us. Life is uncertsain and full of twists and turns. During the journey, there are necessary benefits of maintaining proximity to God through prayer and reading scripture. Over long periods of time He begins to mold and shape you: Here some of the needed benefits:

Heightened peace
Divine compassion & empathy
Sense or purpose
Resilience in adversity
Wisdom above normal perceptions
endurance

Enjoy the journey and learn to embrace the uncertainty of it all.

Times of Blessings and times of dryness- The Lord is over both

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:05:40 GMT

Times of blessings and times of dryness- The Lord is over both.

The Lord brings blessing to show us how much he loves us. The Lord brings dryness to show us how much we need him. He wants our hearts above all else. He will not let us put our trust in anything other than him. So both in seasons of blessing and seasons of dryness Above all, he wants us to know that He is God

Cure for anxiety

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:43:24 GMT

Anxiety is usually self-created, but there is an antidote.

Anxiety is many times self-created. We either create it through a mindset of lack or of false comparison- thinking someone has it better because they have more stuff. But you can't consume your way to happiness- lest you become like a materialistic vampire. In actuality, the less you need, the more freedom you have. Psalm 23:1 says this: "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." Now that is an abundant mindest and an antidote to anxiety.

Divine Echo

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:59:29 GMT

A search for deeper truth is a divine echo that pull you out of your comfort zones and makes you grapple with all of your previous belief systems. It is the beginning step on anyone’s faith journey. Mystery is not an obstacle to faith, but rather a pathway to deeper exploration that leads to deeper intimacy with God.

"My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?"- Psalm 42:2

Prayer is Key

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:14:37 GMT

Prayer is Key

We need more kneemail, not more email. Prayer doesn’t change God; it changes us. It’s not a preliminary step; it’s the work itself. We should converse with God about everything, seeking His guidance in our difficulties and praising Him for His blessings This requires us to intentionally eliminate distractions. We must understand how to turn down all the noise in our life, from time to time, or we will never find the time and serenity that prayer requires.

The Battle is God's

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:49:58 GMT

Some battles are not yours to fight- they belong to God and He is undefeated, He has never lost a battle and He won't start now.

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:4

" For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” -Deuteronomy 20:4

Stories Matter

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:11:06 GMT

Everyone has been wounded in this life and our scars are important because they tell a story, and stories matter! Whether your scar is emotional, physical, relational, mental or spiritual, sharing your story is cathartic for your soul and it can help others in their struggle. Jesus can heal your wound, and replace your anger, pain and bitterness through His redemptive love, grace and mercy. Share your stories and let's help each other grow, because everyone has a story, and every story matters!

Blessed Generosity

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:14:11 GMT

The saying from Acts 20;35 that "it is more blessed to give than receive" is a deep biblical truth. Generosity aligns us with the heart of God. Philanthropist Tom Golisano said recently after giving away some $350 Million to charitable causes that "The only wealth you get to keep is that which you give away." Very wise words indeed.

Wounds From Our Fathers

adam@3pillar.media (Adam Loomis) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:35:36 GMT

Insight: Do you ever feel empty, like you just don’t measure up?

Did the Wounds From your Father leave such scar tissue that you can’t feel any self worth? It is important to not let the bad relationship you had with your earthly father inhibit your relationship with your Heavenly Father. He loves you and see incredible worth in you. He calls you His prized possession. He says you are loved and cherished and He has a plan for your life. He sent His Son Jesus to die for your sins. What greater love is there than this? Ask Him to heal your wounds and restore you. I did and He did it for me, and He wants to do it for you. You are worth more than you can ever imagine in His eyes!

Wounds from our Fathers

adam@3pillar.media (Adam Loomis) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:32:12 GMT

Scripture- “the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” – Proverbs 3:2

Insight: – I admit that sometimes I allow the relationship I had with my earthly father to influence my view of my Heavenly Father. While I know this is the most unfair comparison possible, I think it is natural to take something that we have experienced and use it as a tool for comparison. Because of the longing for my earthly father’s affirmation, which never came, I sometimes think that God doesn’t see me or understand what I am feeling. But how foolish that is! Psalm 139 lets me know that the exact opposite is true. My Father in heaven not only sees me, but He knows everything about me. Still, I think that often times we assign our human relationship experiences to our ones with God. It can make us doubt, it can make us afraid, it can make us intimidated, it can make us hesitate, it can cause us to avoid. While these things are all to our detriment, it is easy to understand why and how that could happen.

So, what’s the antidote for this? To read scripture with such vigor and thoroughness as to understand that there really is no comparison between the love of our Heavenly Father and whatever our experiences were with our earthly fathers. Are you holding back in your relationship with God due to the pain of your relationship with your earthly father? I understand, and I have been there. But over time I realized this was a big mistake and I asked God to reveal His true nature to me and He repeatedly has in such a way that made all of the pain of my relationship with my earthly father disappear. He will do the same for you if you seek Him and share your deepest emotions with Him. He knows them anyway. As Chris Tomlin sings in the song “Good, Good Father” you can be sure that in our lives “we’re all searching for answers that only He can provide.” Don’t let the pain of your relationship with your earthly father keep you from experiencing the love and joy of the relationship with your Heavenly Father. He is waiting to fill the void that may exist as a result of that earthly relationship not turning out the way you had planned or dreamed about. He alone can take away all the pain and offer a fresh start. Will you trust Him? He is a good, good Father indeed!

Ruthlessly Eliminate Distractions and Focus on God's Purpose

adam@3pillar.media (Adam Loomis) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:37:21 GMT

Discover how to eliminate distractions and focus on God's purpose in your life. Learn the importance of fixing your eyes on Jesus and seeking Him with all your heart, as taught in Hebrews 12:1-2. Embrace a life of intentionality and spiritual growth.

Weather Report from Heaven:

Sunny and bright with an abundance of light, and lots of singing and rejoicing.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” — Hebrews 12:1-2

Insight:

In a world filled with distractions, staying focused on God’s purpose for our lives is a challenge. It’s easy to get pulled in multiple directions by the demands of daily life—emails, news, family needs, and countless other tasks. We must be vigilant in eliminating these distractions to truly achieve the goals God has set for us.

This isn’t just about managing our time; it’s about maintaining a deep, undistracted connection with God. As Jeremiah 29:13 reminds us, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” To hear from God and fulfill our God-given purposes, we must be ruthless in removing anything that hinders our spiritual growth. We are in a spiritual battle, and we must prioritize our time with Jesus in prayer and scripture.

The enemy fears our alone time with Christ because it strengthens us and prepares us for life’s challenges. As Dr. Charles Stanley from In Touch Ministries teaches, spending time with God fills us with joy, peace, wisdom, and strength, making us more impactful for His Kingdom. Hebrews 12:1 challenges us to “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.” We must ask ourselves what is hindering our walk with Christ. Is it worry? Distractions? Sin? Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, will guide us to identify and eliminate these barriers if we seek His help.

Let’s commit to focusing on what truly matters, releasing distractions to God, and running to Him in all situations.

Let's Pray!

Father God, help us to not be distracted by the lesser things this world throws at us and that the enemy uses to divert our focus. Instead, let us fix our eyes on Your Son, Jesus Christ, to guide our path and lead us where we need to be. Help us to seek You first in our lives and give us the strength to ruthlessly eliminate all distractions. Your Word tells us to “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.” Help us accomplish this through Your strength, as we are too weak on our own. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen!