We had an exceptional worship encounter at KHC yesterday. The Spirit of God was evident through song, giving, and the ministry of the Word. We were blessed to minister from the subject "I'm Anointed for This", dealing with the David being anointed king.
If you watch the text, it seems that David's family didn't have a very high opinion of him. A prophet was coming to their house (at this time the visit of a prophet was a big deal) and everyone was invited to the feast.... except David. David was left to tend to the sheep. Yet in this sequence of events, we discover that it didn't really matter what the family thought of David - it only mattered what God thought of him! The Bible says that the anointing oil would not flow until David was in his right spot. Glory to God!!!!
This is a liberating Word, because too many of us stress ourselves out trying to convince other people that we belong.... that we matter..... that they should like us. Yet the story of David highlights the fact that our destinies cannot be thwarted because of the opinions of people - what God has for us is for us regardless of what others think or say.
Here is my challenge to you - move out of the shadow of the opinions and criticisms of others. Strive to dwell under the shadow of the Almighty God who will elevate you (or demote you) according to His own good pleasure. Don't spend your life trying to please people....... strive to please God!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Get Ready!
Up above my head I hear music in the air;
Up above my head there's a melody so bright;
And fair I can hear when I'm all alone;
Even in those times when I feel all hope is gone;
Up above my head I hear joybells ringing;
Up above my head I hear angels singing.
There must be a God somewhere... There must be a God somewhere.
These are the lyrics from an old hymn, remade in the 1990's by Kirk Franklin. It is a song that reverberates in my spirit at this precise moment.
Indeed, this is a historic moment in our nation's history. It is rightly historical for African Americans. And it is a sign for believers who are pressing toward the mark and seeking to fulfill the call that God has placed on their life.
A black man, with a weird name, and very little time on the national political stage was just sworn in as the President of the United States of America. This man was the proverbial underdog, whom most - including black folks - thought would never succeed. Though the Lord had been preparing him for this moment for years behind the scenes, this man appeared to come out of nowhere! LOL!
My friends, as it is in the natural, so it is in the spirit! I can sense God about to do some awesome things in the midst of his people! The old guard (i.e. old paradigms, old leadership, and old methods) is transitioning out and God is raising up some young lions who will appear to come out of nowhere! Yet, if you ask these chosen people, they will tell you that they endured a lot of pain, discouragement, setbacks, disappointments, and sleepless nights.... yet through it all, God has matured them, built them up, and prepared them for their moment when God takes them from the background to the forefront! Hallelujah!!!!!!
In our current church climate, we are guilty of throwing out "church lingo" just to appear deep, without really understanding what we are saying. Now, everyone is "kingdom", when the reality is that they still do the same things they did when they were just religious and churchy. We say "we're going to another level", while at the same time failing to realize that if we do what we've always done, we will get what we've always got. And we call people who are gifted "anointed", when they are really just talented.
Anointing is not butterflies in your stomach..... it is not being able to lay hands on folks and watching them be "slain in the Spirit"..... it is not necessarily having the house "go up" after a great sermon. No, the anointing is the result of a process that God has allowed you to go through, that prepares you for a movement or happening that God manifests in your life. My friends, anointing is when preparation meets opportunity! David's anointing was the result of all of the preparation that God allowed him to go through while tending sheep - these would be the same experiences that David would look back on as he encountered life's challenges.
With this understanding of anointing, the question that must be answered is "Are You Ready for What God is About to Do in Your Life?" The older I get, the more cognizant I am of time, because time is the most valuable resource we have. Too many of us are wasting time on meaningless relationships that are going nowhere fast...... we waste too much time doing things that go against God's Word and hinders us from being everything God has ordained....... we waste time in bed, on the phone, fighting worthless battles, and impressing people we don't like anyway! It's time to prepare for our moment. And anybody or anything that does not fit into God's plan for our life has to go!
In a football game, points are scored because football players successfully run plays meant to get the football from one end of the field to the other. Plays require that key players are in the right spot on the field to receive the ball at the right time. If the player gets to the spot too quickly or not quickly enough, they miss their moment and fail to advance. We must strive to get to our spot in the time that God has given us so that we can score.
I know this has gotten a bit long....... but are you ready for what God is about to do in your life?
Up above my head there's a melody so bright;
And fair I can hear when I'm all alone;
Even in those times when I feel all hope is gone;
Up above my head I hear joybells ringing;
Up above my head I hear angels singing.
There must be a God somewhere... There must be a God somewhere.
These are the lyrics from an old hymn, remade in the 1990's by Kirk Franklin. It is a song that reverberates in my spirit at this precise moment.
Indeed, this is a historic moment in our nation's history. It is rightly historical for African Americans. And it is a sign for believers who are pressing toward the mark and seeking to fulfill the call that God has placed on their life.
A black man, with a weird name, and very little time on the national political stage was just sworn in as the President of the United States of America. This man was the proverbial underdog, whom most - including black folks - thought would never succeed. Though the Lord had been preparing him for this moment for years behind the scenes, this man appeared to come out of nowhere! LOL!
My friends, as it is in the natural, so it is in the spirit! I can sense God about to do some awesome things in the midst of his people! The old guard (i.e. old paradigms, old leadership, and old methods) is transitioning out and God is raising up some young lions who will appear to come out of nowhere! Yet, if you ask these chosen people, they will tell you that they endured a lot of pain, discouragement, setbacks, disappointments, and sleepless nights.... yet through it all, God has matured them, built them up, and prepared them for their moment when God takes them from the background to the forefront! Hallelujah!!!!!!
In our current church climate, we are guilty of throwing out "church lingo" just to appear deep, without really understanding what we are saying. Now, everyone is "kingdom", when the reality is that they still do the same things they did when they were just religious and churchy. We say "we're going to another level", while at the same time failing to realize that if we do what we've always done, we will get what we've always got. And we call people who are gifted "anointed", when they are really just talented.
Anointing is not butterflies in your stomach..... it is not being able to lay hands on folks and watching them be "slain in the Spirit"..... it is not necessarily having the house "go up" after a great sermon. No, the anointing is the result of a process that God has allowed you to go through, that prepares you for a movement or happening that God manifests in your life. My friends, anointing is when preparation meets opportunity! David's anointing was the result of all of the preparation that God allowed him to go through while tending sheep - these would be the same experiences that David would look back on as he encountered life's challenges.
With this understanding of anointing, the question that must be answered is "Are You Ready for What God is About to Do in Your Life?" The older I get, the more cognizant I am of time, because time is the most valuable resource we have. Too many of us are wasting time on meaningless relationships that are going nowhere fast...... we waste too much time doing things that go against God's Word and hinders us from being everything God has ordained....... we waste time in bed, on the phone, fighting worthless battles, and impressing people we don't like anyway! It's time to prepare for our moment. And anybody or anything that does not fit into God's plan for our life has to go!
In a football game, points are scored because football players successfully run plays meant to get the football from one end of the field to the other. Plays require that key players are in the right spot on the field to receive the ball at the right time. If the player gets to the spot too quickly or not quickly enough, they miss their moment and fail to advance. We must strive to get to our spot in the time that God has given us so that we can score.
I know this has gotten a bit long....... but are you ready for what God is about to do in your life?
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Know Thier Role
Greetings, everyone! In preparing to minister the Word of God this Sunday, I had an awesome thought....... Our greatest commodity is not money.... or time - it is PEOPLE!
If you don't believe me, check out the Tom Hanks movie Castaway. When the main character was stuck on that island, it did not matter how much money he had in the bank. Or what his social status was. The sad reality is that he almost died because of a lack of relationship. This point was amplified by the fact that his life was saved by an imaginary friend - a volleyball with a happy face drawn on it!
May is the month in which we celebrate Mother's Day - the holiday we set aside to honor our mothers. Moms are a great example of how God places key people into our lives to motivate, encourage, mentor, and even correct us. These special relationships - or "God Connections" - are what God uses to develop us and prepare us for destiny.
Though it is different for each individual, your God connections might include your spouse, parents, pastor, elementary school teacher, a coach, neighbor, or even your enemy. They all are on divine assignment to push you to your next level. So many times, we take these key people for granted, but we must learn to appreciate them and praise God for them, for without them life would be empty. B-Blessed!!!
Pastor Morris
If you don't believe me, check out the Tom Hanks movie Castaway. When the main character was stuck on that island, it did not matter how much money he had in the bank. Or what his social status was. The sad reality is that he almost died because of a lack of relationship. This point was amplified by the fact that his life was saved by an imaginary friend - a volleyball with a happy face drawn on it!
May is the month in which we celebrate Mother's Day - the holiday we set aside to honor our mothers. Moms are a great example of how God places key people into our lives to motivate, encourage, mentor, and even correct us. These special relationships - or "God Connections" - are what God uses to develop us and prepare us for destiny.
Though it is different for each individual, your God connections might include your spouse, parents, pastor, elementary school teacher, a coach, neighbor, or even your enemy. They all are on divine assignment to push you to your next level. So many times, we take these key people for granted, but we must learn to appreciate them and praise God for them, for without them life would be empty. B-Blessed!!!
Pastor Morris
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Welcome....
Just last week, God spoke something very profound to me. He said, "Welcome to the Next Dimension".
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Greetings from Atlanta, GA! - Day 2
My wife and I are currently in Atlanta, GA attending the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Conference. We are expecting an awesome time of fellowship, relaxation, and Word.
We arrived in Atlanta yesterday and I attended several leadership meetings. Today was a time for me and Stacie to spend together. We found a soul food joint that served "chittlins" (yummy) and we checked out the Georgia Aquarium. The Georgia Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world! Stacie got to touch a shark...... and of course I was too scared (smile).
This evening, we also had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowships' Bishop's Consecration. This is a ceremonial event where those candidates for promotion to "Bishop" is officially and publicly elevated. Bishop is the highest official office in the New Testament Church. The ceremony was absolutely breathtaking and I was in awe of the splendor and majesty of it. Our very own Kansas/Missouri State Bishop Courtney A. Jones was consecrated during the service. He says hello to all of you back home.
During the service, I began to get a little misty eyed when I thought about the fact that God would select a flawed vessel to declare and protect a flawless Gospel. Many times we praise God for what He "brought us from", but I thank God for having mercy on me and still anointing and using me in spite of "what I'm still in". To God be the glory! I'll talk to you tomorrow........
B-Blessed!!!!
We arrived in Atlanta yesterday and I attended several leadership meetings. Today was a time for me and Stacie to spend together. We found a soul food joint that served "chittlins" (yummy) and we checked out the Georgia Aquarium. The Georgia Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world! Stacie got to touch a shark...... and of course I was too scared (smile).
This evening, we also had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowships' Bishop's Consecration. This is a ceremonial event where those candidates for promotion to "Bishop" is officially and publicly elevated. Bishop is the highest official office in the New Testament Church. The ceremony was absolutely breathtaking and I was in awe of the splendor and majesty of it. Our very own Kansas/Missouri State Bishop Courtney A. Jones was consecrated during the service. He says hello to all of you back home.
During the service, I began to get a little misty eyed when I thought about the fact that God would select a flawed vessel to declare and protect a flawless Gospel. Many times we praise God for what He "brought us from", but I thank God for having mercy on me and still anointing and using me in spite of "what I'm still in". To God be the glory! I'll talk to you tomorrow........
B-Blessed!!!!
Monday, June 18, 2007
When God Changes the Agenda!
Something absolutely unique happened during Kingdom Harvest Church's Sunday Worship Celebration yesterday - I was preparing to preach what I had spent time studying and preparing....... and God led me to preach another message! LOL! Right there on the spot, the Spirit of God impressed on my heart Romans 8:31 - 39 and I ministered from these controversial words "It's Hard Out Here for a P.I.M.P".
In the context of the message, P.I.M.P is an acronym for those of us who are being "Processed Into My Purpose". In the verses leading up to the key text in Romans, in bother chapters 7 and 8, the Apostle Paul talks about the struggle he has between his flesh and the spirit. This is a common struggle for people of faith. In spite of our faithfulness, it seems many times like we have more struggle now than we did when we were saved. Yet we should remain steadfast, because no matter what we encounter, God is lovingly processing us for where He is taking us. God has a plan for our lives!
Just as God changed my message, God is constantly changing the circumstances and situations of our lives. Yet we should trust Him, because God has a plan!
In the context of the message, P.I.M.P is an acronym for those of us who are being "Processed Into My Purpose". In the verses leading up to the key text in Romans, in bother chapters 7 and 8, the Apostle Paul talks about the struggle he has between his flesh and the spirit. This is a common struggle for people of faith. In spite of our faithfulness, it seems many times like we have more struggle now than we did when we were saved. Yet we should remain steadfast, because no matter what we encounter, God is lovingly processing us for where He is taking us. God has a plan for our lives!
Just as God changed my message, God is constantly changing the circumstances and situations of our lives. Yet we should trust Him, because God has a plan!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Happy Anniversary!
Yesterday, my wife and I celebrated our pastoral anniversary. Though this is our 3rd year serving as pastor of Kingdom Harvest Church, this was our first actual anniversary celebration. It was a conscious decision to make sure KHC was well established before we ever allowed anyone to celebrate us. Ministry is first!
As my wife and I sat in those two special chairs reserved for us, listened to wonderful accolades from both laity and our peers in ministry, and received encouragement through the preached Word, I have to confess that I was a bit uncomfortable. Without a doubt, I appreciate the words spoken and believe we had an awesome worship experience, but I don't do ministry for any of that. I would preach if I never received a dime....... and I would serve God's people and still anticipate Sunday mornings if my name was never called or applauded. Like Christ, I thrive on doing the will of the Lord!
Thank God anniversaries come only once a year...... I can't wait to preach Sunday!
B-Blessed!
As my wife and I sat in those two special chairs reserved for us, listened to wonderful accolades from both laity and our peers in ministry, and received encouragement through the preached Word, I have to confess that I was a bit uncomfortable. Without a doubt, I appreciate the words spoken and believe we had an awesome worship experience, but I don't do ministry for any of that. I would preach if I never received a dime....... and I would serve God's people and still anticipate Sunday mornings if my name was never called or applauded. Like Christ, I thrive on doing the will of the Lord!
Thank God anniversaries come only once a year...... I can't wait to preach Sunday!
B-Blessed!
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Pray for Me!
I am a bit exhausted today. God is blessing, but I do solicit your prayers. To God be the glory!
B-Blessed!!!
B-Blessed!!!
Sunday, June 3, 2007
God Be Praised!
At Kingdom Harvest Church, we had an awesome worship experience. People were restored in their commitment to God and God Himself received all the glory! The Lord allowed us to preach a powerful message entitled "Charm School". The message surrounded the mentoring relationship of Naomi and Ruth (Ruth 3:1 - 5). God blessed Ruth with a true friend i Naomi who coached and mentored her into a encounter with Boaz - her kinsman redeemer and a type or shadow of Christ.
In much the same way, the Holy Spirit leads us guides us into God's best for our lives. He also sends us pastors, teachers, and friends who are used by God to mentor us into Christlikeness. It is my prayer that the message was a blessing to all who heard it. To God be the glory!
B-Blessed!
In much the same way, the Holy Spirit leads us guides us into God's best for our lives. He also sends us pastors, teachers, and friends who are used by God to mentor us into Christlikeness. It is my prayer that the message was a blessing to all who heard it. To God be the glory!
B-Blessed!
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Consumed By Him
Jeremiah 20:9 (NKJV) says, "Then I said, "I will not make mention of Him, Nor speak anymore in His name." But His word was in my heart like a burning fire Shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, And I could not."
Jeremiah was a prophet who faced so much struggle and despair. He faced so much opposition that he is often called "the Weeping Prophet", because he was often hurt and discoraged by a disobedient people that he was sent to minister to. Jeremiah may have had to endure struggle and many times felt weary in well doing, but none of it mattered because Jeremiah was consumed by God.
The text uses the metaphor of fire to illustrate the intensity of Jeremiah's relationship with God. Fire is one of the most powerful and destructive elements on the face of the earth. It radically changes everything that it touches, consuming objects in intense fashion. We should be so consumed by God that when you want to give up, you can't. When you want to sin, you can't. Be so consumed by God that it is hard for an onlooker to tell where you end and God begins.
B-Blessed!
Jeremiah was a prophet who faced so much struggle and despair. He faced so much opposition that he is often called "the Weeping Prophet", because he was often hurt and discoraged by a disobedient people that he was sent to minister to. Jeremiah may have had to endure struggle and many times felt weary in well doing, but none of it mattered because Jeremiah was consumed by God.
The text uses the metaphor of fire to illustrate the intensity of Jeremiah's relationship with God. Fire is one of the most powerful and destructive elements on the face of the earth. It radically changes everything that it touches, consuming objects in intense fashion. We should be so consumed by God that when you want to give up, you can't. When you want to sin, you can't. Be so consumed by God that it is hard for an onlooker to tell where you end and God begins.
B-Blessed!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Public Praise
Last night, Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz and are now headed into the 2007 NBA Finals. One thing that I noticed is the shear emotion and energy of the fans in the stands. Many of the fans had on their favorite player's jersey, their face painted, or wore some whacky costume. At the end of the game, fans were crying, some rushed the basketball court, and there were fans who gave complete strangers a high five. The funny thing is that Spurs fans have experienced this all before - the Spurs are going on their 4th championship ring in the last 10 years.
Imagine this, the fans celebrated as if this was their first time to the big dance. We saw lawyers, CEO's, and normally soft spoken people doing a jig in the stands! I wish we praise God like that! In the same way these fans didn't mind being visibly excited and celebrative of their team, we should not be ashamed to look "silly" by praising God. For God gives us daily bread and new mercies day by day. He deserves our boisterous praise and them some!
It is true, one can be emotional and not spiritual; but you should know that you can't be really spiritual without showing some emotion. The reality is that biblical praise is ALWAYS external - it can be seen! You can meditate in your heart, but true praise will be seen.
The fact is I don't praise God to be seen, but I don't mind being seen praising God! Let your praise hang out!
B-Blessed!!!
Imagine this, the fans celebrated as if this was their first time to the big dance. We saw lawyers, CEO's, and normally soft spoken people doing a jig in the stands! I wish we praise God like that! In the same way these fans didn't mind being visibly excited and celebrative of their team, we should not be ashamed to look "silly" by praising God. For God gives us daily bread and new mercies day by day. He deserves our boisterous praise and them some!
It is true, one can be emotional and not spiritual; but you should know that you can't be really spiritual without showing some emotion. The reality is that biblical praise is ALWAYS external - it can be seen! You can meditate in your heart, but true praise will be seen.
The fact is I don't praise God to be seen, but I don't mind being seen praising God! Let your praise hang out!
B-Blessed!!!
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
True Fulfillment
I have a trusted friend who always prays the most simplest of prayers. He prays, "Less of me and more of Him."
John 4:31-35 declares, "In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, "Rabbi, eat." But He said to them, "I have food to eat of which you do not know." Therefore the disciples said to one another, "Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?" Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.
So many times we are so consumed with our own desires, wishes, and ambitions that we never true fulfillment. True fulfillment can only be found in living out your intended purpose and that purpose can only be discovered in God. The more we get filled with His purposes, the less room we have for the meaningless and insignificant.
My desire is to please Him. I please Him whenever I stand before God's people and instill His hope and His instruction. I please God whenever I give good advice to the discouraged and pray for the brokenhearted. I please Him when I do His will.
You want to know wwhy I come back Sunday after Sunday or day after day? It is because preaching, pastoring, and serving God's people is to me what water is to fish. I can't live without fulfilling my God-given purpose. What are you eating?
B-Blessed!
John 4:31-35 declares, "In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, "Rabbi, eat." But He said to them, "I have food to eat of which you do not know." Therefore the disciples said to one another, "Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?" Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.
So many times we are so consumed with our own desires, wishes, and ambitions that we never true fulfillment. True fulfillment can only be found in living out your intended purpose and that purpose can only be discovered in God. The more we get filled with His purposes, the less room we have for the meaningless and insignificant.
My desire is to please Him. I please Him whenever I stand before God's people and instill His hope and His instruction. I please God whenever I give good advice to the discouraged and pray for the brokenhearted. I please Him when I do His will.
You want to know wwhy I come back Sunday after Sunday or day after day? It is because preaching, pastoring, and serving God's people is to me what water is to fish. I can't live without fulfilling my God-given purpose. What are you eating?
B-Blessed!
Monday, May 28, 2007
Happy Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day, People of God! I pray that you have a blessed time spending time with family, eating BBQ and finishing up on those unfinished projects around the house. LOL!
Memorial Day is significant to us as a nation, because it is a special time that we set aside to honor all of the brave men and women in the United State Armed Forces who give their life for the protection of our nation. No matter how you feel about the political ramifications of our current conflict in Iraq, our brave soldiers deserve our honor, respect, and support. Let's pray for their continued protection!
Memorial Day is also very significant to me personally, because it is one of several days throughout the year when I pause to reflect and remember all of the couragious men and women of God who have transitioned from this life to eternal reward. I am speaking of the countless Kingdom men and women, who impacted my life through their obedience to the voice of God.
Mark 14:3 - 8 recounts the story of a woman who anointed the head of Christ with some very costly and precious oil. With the exception of Christ, the people in the room were indignant and thought this woman's act was a waste of precious oil that could have been sold for a healthy sum of money. Christ rebukes their indignation and makes a very profound prediction in v. 9 - he said, "Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her."
Like this woman, I have several deceased relatives, friends, and people of faith whose stories are not told in scripture, but their testimonies are a memorial unto them and is a sweet smelling savor in the nostrols of God. They did very simple things in their lives that made a tremendous impact in my life and in the Kingdom. You may be able to relate to this as well. For you, perhaps it was a great-grandmother, grandmother, fellow church member, pastor, teacher, or someone that you can't even recall their name - but they made a definite impact on your life by encouraging you when you were down, correcting you when you were wrong, praying for you when you were living in sin, or letting you know that you could do anything in life if you kept God first.
Remember these soldiers who served in a heavenly army in the earth and are now worshipping the King of kings in a place where they will never grow old. B-Blessed!!!
Memorial Day is significant to us as a nation, because it is a special time that we set aside to honor all of the brave men and women in the United State Armed Forces who give their life for the protection of our nation. No matter how you feel about the political ramifications of our current conflict in Iraq, our brave soldiers deserve our honor, respect, and support. Let's pray for their continued protection!
Memorial Day is also very significant to me personally, because it is one of several days throughout the year when I pause to reflect and remember all of the couragious men and women of God who have transitioned from this life to eternal reward. I am speaking of the countless Kingdom men and women, who impacted my life through their obedience to the voice of God.
Mark 14:3 - 8 recounts the story of a woman who anointed the head of Christ with some very costly and precious oil. With the exception of Christ, the people in the room were indignant and thought this woman's act was a waste of precious oil that could have been sold for a healthy sum of money. Christ rebukes their indignation and makes a very profound prediction in v. 9 - he said, "Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her."
Like this woman, I have several deceased relatives, friends, and people of faith whose stories are not told in scripture, but their testimonies are a memorial unto them and is a sweet smelling savor in the nostrols of God. They did very simple things in their lives that made a tremendous impact in my life and in the Kingdom. You may be able to relate to this as well. For you, perhaps it was a great-grandmother, grandmother, fellow church member, pastor, teacher, or someone that you can't even recall their name - but they made a definite impact on your life by encouraging you when you were down, correcting you when you were wrong, praying for you when you were living in sin, or letting you know that you could do anything in life if you kept God first.
Remember these soldiers who served in a heavenly army in the earth and are now worshipping the King of kings in a place where they will never grow old. B-Blessed!!!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Value Your Friends!
My grandfather once told me that I would be very blessed if I had 5 good friends in the span of a lifetime. At the time, I didn't really believe him. I was a teenager and I thought that if people were willing to hang out with me, then they must be my friend. I was terribly mistaken! The fact is that leeches love to hang around you, too........ as long as you have some blood that they can suck from you! Some people who appear to have your back really just hang around for their own benefit.
A profitable friend is one who enhances you... adds to your life.... and you look around and discover that your life is better and you are a better person because they are in your life. Proverbs 27:6 says "Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." Your friends are not always the ones who sing your praises and pat you on the back; friends are those who tell you the truth about yourself at the risk of offending you. They are those who forsake your ill advised schemes and ventures in order to stand for what is right and godly.
Here is my challenge to you: Ask God to reveal to you your true friends. Then ask God to show you how to minister to them as they minister to you. Once you have these people identified, praise God for them and be sure to let them know just how much they mean to you.
I have a very short list of friends who challenge me, correct me, and ultimately love me...... my friends are my wife, my mentors, my mother, my grandparents, and some awesome supporters at KHC and all over the state and country who embrace me when I'm discouraged and cheer me on when I'm on the mountain top. I love you and I want you to know that you all have a special place in my heart and spirit. B-Blessed!
A profitable friend is one who enhances you... adds to your life.... and you look around and discover that your life is better and you are a better person because they are in your life. Proverbs 27:6 says "Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." Your friends are not always the ones who sing your praises and pat you on the back; friends are those who tell you the truth about yourself at the risk of offending you. They are those who forsake your ill advised schemes and ventures in order to stand for what is right and godly.
Here is my challenge to you: Ask God to reveal to you your true friends. Then ask God to show you how to minister to them as they minister to you. Once you have these people identified, praise God for them and be sure to let them know just how much they mean to you.
I have a very short list of friends who challenge me, correct me, and ultimately love me...... my friends are my wife, my mentors, my mother, my grandparents, and some awesome supporters at KHC and all over the state and country who embrace me when I'm discouraged and cheer me on when I'm on the mountain top. I love you and I want you to know that you all have a special place in my heart and spirit. B-Blessed!
Friday, May 25, 2007
Hello, World!
God is so faithful! Just when you think you've reached the penacle of God's goodness, he blesses you yet again and absolutely blows your mind. My pledge is to live and do ministry in a way that pleases God and impacts lives. I praise God everyday for calling me when I was just as bad as some of my old friends who are dead, in jail, or living a meaningless life. The reality is that I could have been one of them.
Since God has bestowed His precious mercy and grace on our lives, we should each strive to put the anointing of God on each day so that we can live a life that is pleasing to Him. I'm blessed to be used by God! B-Blessed!
Pastor Morris
Since God has bestowed His precious mercy and grace on our lives, we should each strive to put the anointing of God on each day so that we can live a life that is pleasing to Him. I'm blessed to be used by God! B-Blessed!
Pastor Morris
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