Blogs
Resentment
When things don't go our way, we can begin to feel regret which can easily spill into resentment. We need to realize that God is sovereign and in control. We need to humble ourselves and rejoice that we serve a God who is doing great things in our lives. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." -1 Peter 5:6. -Pastor Mike
Confidence
When we begin to worry, we need to connect with God at a deeper level. That can be done through prayer, Bible reading, reading books by Christian authors, attending Christian retreats or conferences, or spending time discussing our fears with mature Christians. "...my God will hear me." -Micah 7:7b. Listen to God's response in order to restore your confidence. -Pastor Mike
Clothed
Some people say that "clothes make the man". While I do not buy that line, it is true that when a person is nicely outfitted for a certain time and place, they can be more attractive than they otherwise may be. God dresses us in a better way. "...For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness..." -Isaiah 61:10b. -Pastor Mike
Strength
Yesterday I was watching the DHS boys varsity football team have a scrimmage. Their opponents seemed to have more strength than DHS at this time. Some strength is developed and some strength is given. When we walk with Christ, we can be guaranteed to be given spiritual strength. "The Lord gives strength to his people..." -Psalm 29:11a. -Pastor Mike
Spirit & In Truth
How often do you worship? Just on Sundays? Since God is spirit, he is present everywhere and can be worshipped anytime and any place. It's not where we worship, but how we worship that counts. We must worship genuinely, truthfully, and ask the Holy Spirit's help. ""God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth." -John 4:24. -Pastor Mike
Confront & Comfort
If a person is caught up in sin, is confronted, and repents, we must forgive him. Permanently seperating a person from a congregation would give Satan just the advantage that he wants. "If anyone has caused grief...the punishments inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient...Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him..." -2 Corinthians 2:16. -Pastor Mike
Path
Most of us like to plan out our day. Sometimes we get anxious when God intercedes and our plans have to change. We need to let God guide our steps as we allow him to bend our will to his. "(...the rising sun will come to us from heaven) to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace." -Luke 1:79. -Pastor Mike
Shield
Spending a scheduled time with God each day is important for your spiritual health. Satan delights in making you feel like this time is a luxury that you cannot afford. Resist thoose feelings! "In addition to al this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can estinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil on." -Ephesians 6:16. -Pastor Mike
Equipped
Rather than fear our limitations or worry about today's demands against our weaknesses, we need to stay connected to God and trust in our dependence upon his limitless resources. "For nothig is impossible with God." -Luke 1:37. Our God is not a careless God. When difficulties come into our lives, he will fully equip us to handle them. -Pastor Mike
Anxiety
Carrying all of our worries, stresses and daily struggles by ourselves shows that we have not trusted God with our lives. Actively turn to God in repentence. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." -1 Peter 5:6-7. -Pastor Mike
