Well, I finally decided I had something to say and what better way than via a blog... Let's get one thing straight from the beginning. I have never and will never proclaim to be a genius or master of words. I completely depend on the Holy Spirit for direction and believe that the Bible is THE Word of God. Through my 43 years on this Earth I have been extremely blessed to have been raised by Godly Parents who taught me the Word of God. They never forced anything on me and their example proved to me that Living a Life in Christ was the path I was going to take in my life.
Through out my walk with Christ I have also been fortunate to have people in my life that have influenced me along the way. Bro Jack Moore, Pastor Nolan Logan, Pastor Steve Munds, Mike Stevens, Bob and Wanda Moon, Danny Perkins, Todd Cash, Steve Baker, David McNabb, Pastor John Jonas, Cindy Boyd, Pastor Mike Davis, Bob and Cheryl Grayson, Pastor Mac Hammond, Pastor Bobby Bogard, Pastor Keith Hulen, Richard Hanner, Dr. Lawrence Kennedy, Pastor Eddie Trice, Pastor Billy McCormick and Pastor Scott LeLaCheur. Each one of these very special people at one point in time were or are responsible for what has shaped me into what I am today. Either in the capacity of Pastor, Youth Pastor, Mentor, Music Minister and or Friend. Each of these people have planted in me truths, ideas, philosophies and opportunities. What a wealth of knowledge and information. Every day I can remember something they said or did and I pause and apply that knowledge to the situation I am in. I have this expansive wealth of knowledge to draw from and that makes me a very wealthy person. Have I always made the right decisions? No, and I will continue to make decisions that I should have thought through more, but more times than not , I will make decisions that work out for the good and because of that , I will move further along in my walk with the Lord.
All of that said to simply say this..... Embrace your Heritage and be grateful for what has brought you to the place you are in now. Even if you are not where you thought you should be or would be at this point and time in your life. Never think it is too late to make a difference or start something new. As we get older and go through experiences we gain knowledge and then can apply those experiences to what we are facing now. I have failed many times and would love to have those times back to make the right decisions. Unfortunately we cannot go back in time, but what we can do is Take Control now of whatever situation we are currently facing and ask our Heavenly Father for guidance through the Holy Spirit. In Acts 1 we see Jesus and His Disciples together for the last time on Earth and they are asking him about the Kingdom being restored to Israel at that moment. This is taken from " The Message "
6When they were together for the last time they asked, "Master, are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel now? Is this the time?"
7-8He told them, "You don't get to know the time. Timing is the Father's business. What you'll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world."
9-11These were his last words. As they watched, he was taken up and disappeared in a cloud. They stood there, staring into the empty sky. Suddenly two men appeared—in white robes! They said, "You Galileans!—why do you just stand here looking up at an empty sky? This very Jesus who was taken up from among you to heaven will come as certainly—and mysteriously—as he left."
Jesus basically says, forget about that, What I have for you at this very moment is a gift. a Helper, a Guide... The Holy Spirit. Thank God for this gift. Having this gift allows us to make a difference.
(taken from my previous Face Book posting): Let the Holy Spirit guide you in everything you do. When you place your complete faith in the Holy Spirit ( God sent to be our Helper ) you will be able to do more than you could ever imagine. Let Him empower you to do Mighty things. It is hard to imagine us doing greater things than Jesus did , but that was his promise….. Just start by asking for strength and take the first step. Make A Difference !
until next time, Let go Let God.......
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