I am a born Again Christian Pastoring Christ Harvest Ministries Intl.
REDEEMED TRANSFORMED AND CONFORMED is our Vision.
We share the love of God to all.
The only person that can stop you is you. If you let your mistakes define you, if you wear the labels people stick on you, if you believe the lies from the accuser, then that will keep you from what God has called you to do.
The mark of a champion is knowing what battles to fight and what battles to walk away from. Are you fighting battles that don’t matter, engaged in conflict that’s petty, just trying to prove to people who you are? Are you closer to your destiny or was it a distraction?
It’s easy to think, “Once I get past this hurt, then I’ll be good to people. Once this wound heals, then I’ll get my passion back. When I get over this disappointment, then I’ll start serving again.�� Part of healing is serving while you’re wounded, being good to others while you’re still hurting, helping that friend even though you’re dealing with pain.
God knew there would be these times when we would feel tired and overwhelmed. He knew that what brought us to where we are is not enough to get us to where we’re going. So, with every new season, with every new level, God has a fresh anointing.
If you stay focused on what you see, you can get talked out of your dreams. You have to stay focused on what God said. Go back to that promise that He whispered in your spirit. When you focus on what He promised, you’ll go places you couldn’t go on your own. You’ll overcome obstacles that are much bigger.
You may have gone through loss, disappointments, but that is not how your story ends. It may be painful now, you’re hurting, but God sees it. He’s not only going to help you through, but He’s going to fill your mouth with laughter. There’s great joy in your future. There are new relationships, new favor.
Naaman, in Scripture, had to wash in a dirty river to see his healing. The healing wasn’t in the water; the healing was in the obedience. Don’t put off what God is asking you to do. Winning private battles often requires doing something uncomfortable: forgiving someone, asking for help, letting go of pride, changing friends.
Naaman, in Scripture, had to wash in a dirty river to see his healing. The healing wasn’t in the water; the healing was in the obedience. Don’t put off what God is asking you to do. Winning private battles often requires doing something uncomfortable: forgiving someone, asking for help, letting go of pride, changing friends.
It would be much easier if God gave us the dream and then just brought it to pass, made everything easy. But we would never grow, we’d never develop our spiritual muscles, and we’d never learn to really trust Him. In the difficult times is where you show God what you’re made of.
It may be too much for you, but it’s not too much for our God. He knows what you struggle with. He sees what’s hindering you, what’s keeping you from your dreams. Your time of release is coming. Freedom is coming, healing is coming, your dream is still coming.
If you keep your joy, you can’t be defeated. Joy is not just a feeling. It’s a force. It’s strengthening you and empowering you to overcome what could have stopped you.
Tune into Joel’s message today, "Don't Lose Your Joy"! https://t.co/KpspxxmnN3
The Scripture says, “Count it all joy when you face trials.” Why would God say to be joyful when we face trouble? It’s because if you lose your joy, you’re going to lose your strength.
Tune into Joel’s message today, "Don't Lose Your Joy"! https://t.co/fzO8ZeVnAZ
David wrote, “This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.” He was making a decision, “This trouble is not going to take my joy. These bad breaks are not going to cause me to live sour. I will rejoice. I will be glad today.”
When you’re waiting for a dream to come to pass, waiting to meet the right person, you’ll be tempted to get discouraged and give up. Your joy is what’s going to help you keep believing and standing strong.
Get your joy back. When you have your joy, you’re showing God that you trust Him. When the enemy brings trouble, he expects you to fall apart. But when you say, “Yet will I rejoice,” you give the enemy a nervous breakdown. If he can’t steal your joy, he can’t defeat you.
The Sovereign Lord has good things for you. It’s not based on how well you perform, who likes you, what family you come from, what the economy does. These are blessings, favor, breakthroughs that God has for you.
God is saying to us today, “Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and hold you with My victorious right hand.” Let's keep moving forward. Our greatest days are still in front of us!