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Are You A Pioneer?

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It is very wise to evaluate the mountains that you choose to climb and that you allow God to insure the steps that you take. As any athlete a mountain climber must prepare physically, mentally and most all spiritually before they begin their climb. Many people choose to climb the same mountains and follow the same paths that others have taken due to what they see and for the path of least resistance. The most awesome fulfillment is when we pioneer something totally new and discover new heights with awesome views and new treasures.

Mountain climbers that climb on the same trails require disciplined skills but the pioneers who see something new in a distance and follow their hearts often travel alone. Many people think that pioneers of new trails are alone but this is where they are wrong for it is God showing them the Way when it is something good to serve others. May I encourage you this morning to never give in to the path of least resistance if you feel God showing you something new. God will show you the Way and give you everything you need to reach your destiny. It might be lonely at first but as you step out in faith others will begin to see and then it is only a matter of time that others will join in as they learn to believe…

For what God brings us to He will deliver us through….Enjoy this song of worship by Rick Pino http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwZaz5AVoNY and I pray that you grab the hands of Jesus to show you the Way….

James A. Harrison

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Our God Is A Mountain Mover…

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Have you ever noticed the principals behind mountain climbing and asked God to teach you the spiritual message behind the climb? This may seem out there to some of you but if you will truly listen to the message I believe you will see the Way. In the book of Ezekiel we learn that the spirit is in everything but far too often we get stuck missing the spiritual due to only looking upon the physical.

Take a professional mountain climber for instance and compare this activity to our daily task in life. For a mountain climber does not climb mountains everyday. He or she studies which mountains to climb and then there is a preparation period before they step foot on the mountain. There are different mountains for different climbers for every mountain serves its own purpose. This does not mean that any mountain climber is any better than the next because they all have something to share from their journey. For there is a purpose for the valley just as well for the mountains we climb.

Learning how to walk in life should be a steady climb towards the kingdom of God. There are times for the plateau and times for the down hill journey and within these times of the ups and downs God teaches us along the Way. It is when we come to that understanding that God is with us and that He is directing our steps that we discover a whole new excitement in life as we discover that our purpose is no longer our own.

I challenge you today to seek God for your direction and have no fear of any mountains you may see. For our God is much greater than he that is in the world and all things are possible through Jesus Christ who caries us forward. For our God is a mountain mover as we simply learn to trust and obey…

James A. Harrison

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Always Look Up…

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We all have mountains to climb and mountains to overcome. Within the climb of these mountains it is very wise to know every step that is taken and that we are fastened to the rock of salvation. For mountains move when we learn how to follow Jesus and listen for the inner voice of God that directs the Way. During your walk you will experience many obstacles and hindrances from time to time some directly of Satan and through others who simply lack understanding.

For the mountain of God has many different stages and once we get to the place where God wants us to be then we are to help encourage others along the Way. There is a place and specific purpose for each one of us in the climb. Unfortunately you might witness some on the mountain that have capped their mountain due to the extra effort that is required to continue on. While there are others that simply forget how to keep their eyes uplifted to Heaven and they freeze up because their eyes are too focused on the ground and the what if’s if they slip and fall. So what if we fall and get bruised up in our climb! Does this ever mean for us to not get up and try again? Absolutely not!!! We just learn from our past in order to climb higher than before. The mountain of God is the most awesome mountain to ever encounter for there is no limits nor heights that can be reached as we learn to climb in the discipline of God as we balance ourselves with the cross. For His ways are much higher than our ways and the longer we keep our eyes on the ground the more we miss of Him along the Way….

James A. Harrison

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The Climb…

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How can we expect to find the Way if we can’t see the Way? For walking in faith requires keeping our eyes upon the goal with our hearts in tune with God. The Way we walk and talk should reflect the love of Jesus as we travel this journey in life and along the Way we are to help others in our path that have lost their Way. Sometimes those in our path might not be lost but they are there for a purpose to encourage and help us along the Way.

The journey might seem long at times but as we endure the race there are no words to describe what we begin to see as we turn that corner with in whom we believe. For as we come to the end of one path is when we can see another and within every path the road it is a steady climb on the mountain of God. As we climb this mountain it is wise to know our steps and to always reflect upon the path in order to stay in tune. For it is when we neglect where God has brought us from and especially who got us there that we will lose our step on the mountain of God causing us to fall to the valley in order to start all over again.

There are disciplined skills involved to climb the mountain of God guiding every step of the Way. If you were to look at your life today where would you see yourself on the mountain of God or would you find yourself lost in the wilderness looking for the Way? Would you be one of those at the foot of the mountain yelling discouragement to those in the climb or would you be encouraging along the Way? Enjoy this song this morning by Miley Cyrus titled The Climb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2zyeVRcbs and may God give you clarity in your climb as He shows you the Way….

James A. Harrison

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Spiritual Revelations

Don’t be like Eli in 1st Samuel and miss something that has been given by God. If you recall with Eli he did not listen because the Word of God was rare in those days and he did not recognize what was taking place until he saw the persistence of Samuel…

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