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Our Actions Speak More Than Words

April 15, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

 In 2 Samuel 19 of the Holy Bible we learn a valuable lesson on how our actions speak more than our words. In this lifes’ lesson King Davids’ men felt rejected after laying down their lives for him and he showed no gratitude in his grief because he was too caught up in his own agenda. Although we might not encounter things quite to this level with King David and his men but we all encounter rejection at times in love when someone we serve does not even acknowledge the service that has been provided.

 Have you ever spent alot time preparing something for someone else in love but the other person not even appreciate what was given? What about helping someone build something and once it was complete they took the credit to only leave you behind? Or, have you ever stood up for what is right and then those that you thought were with you only coward down because they were too scared of being taken down?

 We all face rejection from time to time and rather than becoming bitter or upset it is wise to trust God for the end results. Satan likes to spiritually hold us down in our rejections because he knows how easily we can be held back.  I challenge you today to walk on in love and to never feel rejected. The Lord wants each one of us to learn from our experiences to help us encourage others in the future…amen

 There is no rejection in love but only discipline to understand how to move forward without being held back…

James Harrison

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Don’t Engage With Satan But Trust God To Be Delivered

April 13, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

 In the book of 2 Samuel 16 & 19 of the Holy Bible we learn a valuable lesson in life on trusting God instead of taking matters into our own hands.  As King David was leaving Jerusalem a man by the name of Shimei cursed him and threw stones at David and his officers as they traveled by. The officers wanted to lash back but King David followed the wisdom of God and told his officers to leave it in the Lord’s hands.

 So many times in life when we face confrontation we tend to engage rather than recognizing the test that is put before us. All Satan wants is for us to engage in our emotions because he knows how easily we can get thrown off coarse. All it takes is one wrong action to destroy something that God has given and if we are not careful to recognize how the spirit of Satan can misguide our lives then we are only setting ourselves up for a fall.

 Have you ever engaged in confrontation and later regretted that you even got involved? Have you ever acted in your emotions without trusting God for the outcome? It is very easy in life to try and fix things that are not in our control and this is where we need to learn to trust God as we just continue on with the direction that the Lord has given. I challenge you today that if you are struggling with something in your life to turn it over to the Lord and allow Him to bring things together as you continue in your walk with the love of Jesus in your heart and soul…amen

“For what Jesus brings together no one can take apart and how long do you honestly expect something to last if it was not put together by God?”

James Harrison

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Live In Freedom With God

April 12, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

 There are times in life when we have been trying to hang on that we may need to let go in order to be set free. One of the hardest steps that we ever take is in trusting God but this is where we must have faith. Without faith there is no hope and without trust there is no honor.

 For what is life without having love, liberty, trust, and honor? Life is very self serving and meaningless without God and once we learn to trust Him it is amazing at the freedom that we will receive as we learn to truly trust Him and believe…amen  

 James Harrison

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The Roots Of Our Foundation

April 10, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

 What is the most important part of a tree? What is it that holds up the tree in the winds of sin that try to knock it down? Did you know that our lives can be compared to a tree? Trees come in all different types and shapes. Some are big and some are little and some stand tall while helping others that fall. Then there are some trees which man has grafted for quick growth but they offer nothing but a look that produces no fruit and often fall when the first storm comes their way.

The root system is the most important part which determines the longevity of the tree. For if the root system is shallow then it may look good for a little while but don’t expect it to last very long when trials may come its way. Some trees may look good from up top but it is what lies underneath that will determine their future crop.

 What happens as the tree matures if it neglects the proper nourishment to maintain the roots in its foundation?

 What if the old roots neglect how to grow with the new roots and the old roots only think of themselves? Can you see how this would start a chain of events in self survival without learning from one another and learning to work together to maintain the longevity of the tree?

 Doesn’t every part of the tree serve a purpose all the way to the end of each branch from the seeds to its’ leaves? Even the bark serves a purpose to protect the inner core, and at no time does the tree ever stop growing unless something in this world infects it or tries to cut it down. As long as the roots stay intact the tree will always come back and sometimes stronger than before.

 It is when the roots of every tree learns to unite and grow together that strength is gained in the family of God. For each tree learns how to help one another with unity during a storm and even lean on each other to help teach each new child that is born.

 For every tree that stands is only held up by God and its’ life is determined by the roots that support it during the storms. If America does not Wake Up and begin to turn back to God with His children calling out His name then it is only a matter of time before the tree could fall to its’ knees!!! God will always bring His children back to Him and unfortunately we often have be shook before we will listen.

  The Lord is faithful and promises us that when we take heed to His Word and return to Him with repentant hearts that He will restore us after our falls. It is my sincere prayer that America returns to God with all our heart and all our soul for our children’s future. God gives us everything we need and all we have to do is put Him in front of everything we do and allow the love of Jesus to shine through…amen 

James Harrison

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Trust God For The Outcome

April 8, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

 One of the most difficult things in life is how to not allow Satan to spiritually affect our day and throw us off coarse. The Lord gives us our direction and He wants us to act in love in everything we do to not allow Satan to rob us of the joy that we carry. We all get hit from all different directions and some of us even stumble or fall but this is no time ever quit!!!

 There will be times in life that we can’t see and there will be times in life that we will want to give up because we feel as there is no use to carry on. This is where we must learn to trust in God because sometimes we have to let go in order to receive. God is at work in every circumstance and it is important for us to learn to trust Him instead of taking matters into our own hands. 

 Often we do more damage than we do good because we put ourselves in God’s position instead of acting in love and following His instruction. If something is not working and you feel that you just can’t carry on then I challenge you to turn it over to God and do the best with what you have been given. Because the longer we try to carry something then the longer it can be prolonged…amen

 So many times we get in the way when all we need to do is just sit back to allow God to work it all out…  

James Harrison

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