FROM THE KEYBOARD

To be in a relationship with Jesus does not mean you will be free of trials, but it does mean you can be free through trials. Again, there may not be freedom from sorrow, but when you are in a relationship with Jesus, there is always freedom through sorrow.

When you see Christ on the cross, you see the place where every stronghold was demolished. When you see Christ on the cross, you see the place where God’s strong hold on your life is accomplished. So let His strong hold on you be the reason you stand bold for Him.

God doesn't put dreams inside of us unless He intends to fulfill those purposes through us. You may not see the plan coming together, but that doesn't mean the "seed" isn't growing under the surface. Thus, have the faith to know that it will SPRING FORTH in due season. Because like Jesus, faith refuses to be buried.

In God's economy, sin weighs exactly the same in the murderer as it does in the liar. Whether it's a public catastrophe or something done in secrecy, sin is sin is sin. Yet God is faithful to us when we are truthful to Him. You see, if we confess from our heart what we've done against Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.

Whatever proceeds out of your mouth has its root in the heart; If our words are bitter, it's because our heart is bitter. Therefore, guard your heart with God's Word and you will unlock life-giving words that flow from God's heart. You see, the individual who speaks peace will gain peace, for the heart of your words will show the worth of your heart.

The lack of peace in our lives may be because of the lack of prayer in our lives. Prayer is about coming into the presence of God to seek the plan of God. And the only way to know that you left your requests in His hands again is to have His perfect peace follow your amen.