" WORRYING IS MORE HARMFUL THAN HELPFUL "

Oh it's you, well come on in, as always it's wonderful to see you. I must tell you that when you drop by it blesses me so much, I tend to forget anything bothersome that may be going on in my life at the moment. Just so you know; I appreciate you.

It seems that some still continue to worry. We discussed this subject last February 2011 and it appears that it needsto be re-enforced. Why is it that we do just the opposite ofwhat the Father wants for us? We worry about details in which we have no control, while neglecting specific areas (such asattitudes, relationships, and responsibilities) that are underour control. We must learn to concentrate on what God has given us to do, and leave the rest to the Almighty. Reasons why we should not worry:

* God does not ignore those who depend on Him.
* Worrying is more harmful than helpful.
* Living one day at a time keeps us from being consumed with worry.
* The same God who created life in you can be trusted with the detailsof your life.
* There are real challenges God wants us to pursue, and worrying keepsus from them.
* Worrying about the future hampers your efforts for today.
* Worrying shows a lack of faith in and understanding of God, don't youthink?

" CALL UPON ME IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE; I SHALL RESCUE YOU, AND YOU SHALLHONOR ME " (PSALM 50:15).

Last Thought: Planning for tomorrow is time well spent, worrying abouttomorrow is time wasted. Now I know what you're thinking, that sometimes it'shard to tell the difference. You see careful planning is thinking ahead about what you want to do and where you wish to be by a certain time frame. We must always seek God's guidance and trust Him. Well thought out planning can help alleviate worry. Worriers, by contrast, are consumed by fear and find it difficult to trust God. They let their plans interfere with their relationship with God. Don't let worries about tomorrow affect your relationship with God today.

Until Next Time...
Jim

" WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY LIFE-STYLE " ?

Good Morning All,

It's great to see you thanks for stopping by, you know I appreciate you. I'm sure that you can be doing something else and I'm humbled, thank you.Today's Word is one that I believe is very importantto God. Today's message is entitled " What's Wrong With My Life-Style "? A Life-Style is a way of living. Please pay attention, an ungodly life-style can be more dangerous than say an enemy army. Now, through God's strength, you can conquer many enemies and overcome many difficulties. If we attempt to meet life's challenges with human effort alone, we will find the pressures and temptations around us too great to resist.

Let's face it; the world that we live in has become corrupted, and it has been since nearly the beginning of time. God's unyielding in asking us to change our life style which shows much love and great patience. The Father is giving us time to quit living our way and begin living his way, the way that hestresses to us in His Word. Consider this, time is ticking and your clock may be running out. Turn to God and ask for His forgiveness for your sins. I'm certain that if we're honest we all have something to confess. We can't see the time piece of God's patience, and there is no haggling for further time.

Don't give in to society's pressures. You have to stand upagainst evil by living as God commands us to live. The " FORM " or appearance of godliness includes going to Church, knowing Christian doctrine, using Christian platitudes, and following communities Christian traditions. Now such practices can make a person look good, but if the inner attitudes of belief, love, and worship are lacking, the outer appearance is meaningless.I'm here to tell, don't be deceived by people who only appearto be Christians. It may be difficult to distinguish them from true Christians at first, but their daily behavior will give them away. Life-Styles of false believers give them away eventually.

LAST POINT: Why there is danger in doing whateverseems right at the time. Sometimes it appears that everyoneis looking out for number one now days. Through out the yearsit seems to me that time has not changed human nature. Most people still reject God's right way of living. You know ignoring God's direction is not the right way it can lead to confusion and destruction. Anyone who has not submitted to God will end up doing whatever seems right at the time. Frightfully this tendency is present in all of us. To know what is really right and to have the strength to do it, we need to draw closer to God and His Word.

Until Next Time...
Jim

" A WORD TO PARENTS "

Greetings To You All,

Today's subject is one that is of great importanceto the Lord Jesus Christ. As parents I believe that wemust consider the ramifications of our every action. We are always being watched even from afar. Those of you who are parents and those of you who will be in the future beware.

One of the greatest responsibilities of parents is to encourage our children to become wise. They should be taught to seek out wisdom while they are young. Most parents can be a depository of good advice, because we have a lifetime of intuitiveness into our children's character. Always remember that wisdom should be passed on parent to children, from one generation to the next.

Listen, your children may not always agree with everything you say, but at least talk with them and listen carefully. You know we can all learn from the scriptures and then create a legacy of wisdom as we teach our children and our grandchildren.If you want wisdom, you must decide to go after it. Obeying Mom and Dad is our main responsibility when we are young, but honoring them should continue even beyond their death. One way to honor parents is to provide for them in times of financial need or when they are ill and unable to care for themselves. Perhaps the best way to honor them is to pass on their godly values to our children.

Honoring involves all that sons and daughters do with their lives-the way they work and talk, the values they hold, and the morals they practice. What are you doing to show respect to your parents? Are you living in a way that brings honor to them? Do you understand what it means to honor your parents? Partly, it means speaking well of them and politely to them. It also means acting in a way that shows them courtesy and respect ( but not to obey them if this means disobedience to God). It means following their teaching and example of putting God first. Parents have a special place in God's sight. Even those who find it difficult to get along with their parents are still commanded to honor them.

Until Next Time...
Jim

" ARE YOU HONORING GOD " ?

Thanks For Dropping by. I sincerely appreciate your support. It's very special to me that you've found the time to stop by just to hear what the Lord Jesus Christ has put on my heart to share with you this day.

We are to recognize God's hand in the success that we achieve in life. We must always remember to praise Him for all of His help love and protection. God can change the heart of anyone. When we face life's challenges, we must work diligently and with extraordinary effort, realizing that God oversees all of our work. Now please grasp this, we should be grateful to God for our successes and not think that we did it in our own power. Hello are you hearing me... " THE WISE WILL INHERIT HONOR,BUT FOOLS DISPLAY DISHONOR " (Prov. 3:35). Whatever you are doing Honor God. Give God the glory always, you know I'm just blown away that God said 365 times " DO NOT FEAR ".

So listen, if you honor The Father He says that He will honor you. Did Jesus' home town honor Him, they only recognized Him as the carpenters son and they said is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? Jesus was not the first prophet to be rejected in his own country. Jeremiah experienced rejection in His hometown, even by members ofown family.

Whatever we put into our minds determines what comes out in our words and actions. Be mindful of your surroundings, and the people in whom you associate with. Therefore we should be intentional about programming our minds with thoughts that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, of good repute, excellent, and praiseworthy. Question, do you have problems with impure thoughts and daydreams? Please remember that whatever you take in eventually comes out... In the forms of television, movies, conversations, books and magazines. It's vital that you replace harmful input with wholesome material. Above all, read God's Word and Pray. Ask God to help you focus your mind on what is good and pure. It takes practice, but it can be done.

Until Next Time...
Jim

" FRET NOT "

Just a word, imagine for a moment if you can, " BEING ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING "! Unfortunately a preponderance of thoughts must be passing through your mind, and one thought being that's an impossibility. We all have worries on the job, in our homes, at school, etc. We are in the dawn of a new year 2012, don't you want to worry less, isn't it time that we take the Lord at His Word?

Any time that you feel anxiety coming on immediately go into prayer. Call on Jesus, and then take a deep breath and wait on Him. The genuine difference between concern and worry: Worry immobilizes, but concern moves you to action. It's my prayer that I always have young fired up Christians around me, challenging me along. So for the New Year, 2012 I suggest that we engraft this verse of scripture: "

BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING, BUT IN EVERYTHING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN TO GOD".

Maybe it's time for you to work on your propensity to worry and fret. You can take it to the bank that our Lord will always meet our needs. Be confident that whatever you need on earth he will always supply, even if it is courage to face imprisonment or even death. Let God's peace guard your heart against anxiety.

Until Next Time...
Jim

" THE PURE IN HEART, WILL SEE GOD "

Good Day to you,

It's truly a blessing to me to have you drop by, is all well with you and yours? As always I'm very grateful to be with you and of course those of you for the very first time are likewise welcome. This week's message is one of great importance. " Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God " (Matt 5:8). Do you wish to see Jesus face to face? Is your mind right? Are you looking to Jesus as the author and finisher of your faith? Have you opened the door to sin or to the Lord Jesus Christ? Once you've allowed Him to come in, make sure that you don't give Him reason to put His head down in shame or for Him to shake His head in disappointment.

Staying pure in an impure environment takes work. We are drowning in a sea of impurity. It seems like everywhere we look we find temptation to lead impure lives. The question was asked a very long time ago that puzzles us all: How do we stay pure in a filthy environment? We cannot do this on our own but must have counsel and strength more dynamic than the tempting influences aroundus. Where can we find that strength and wisdom? By reading, then studying God's Word and of course doing what it says. You have heard it said, 'Do not commit adultery. (28) But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (29) If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body foryour whole body to be thrown into hell. (30) And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your wholebody to go into hell. God wants us to be pure, I sometimes pray: God, I ask you to cleanse and purify my heart and life. Melt the dross; remove the impurities all of it, whether in deed, word or thought. Save me from myself, and establish me in righteousness Your strong righthand. I ask this humbly, depending on you, in Jesus' name.

LAST POINT: The need for milk is a natural instinct for a baby, and it signals the desire for nourishment that will lead to growth. I am mentoring a young man in the Body Of Christ and he is excited about the things of God. Matthew has seen the need for God's word in his life and he's finding nourishment in the Lord Jesus Christ. I can see that his spiritual appetite has increased and he's maturing by leaps and bounds. How strong is your desire for God's word? Don't be stagnant when it comes to the things of God. Wouldn't it be great to be characterized as an upright character who loves God; one who is blameless, fearing God and turning away from evil? This is how Job was described in his time.

Until Next Time...
Jim

" WE ARE TO GRUBSTAKE ANOTHER "

Greeting to you all and I'd like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This week we will be discussing " SUPPORT ".

The Merriam - Webster Dictionary: Bear, tolerate, (2) to take sides with: back, assist (3) to provide with food, clothing, and shelter (4) to hold up or serve as a fountain for syn uphold, advocate, champion.

Are you or do you know of anyone who is struggling with God's timing in answering their prayers. By supporting those who are struggling, you may help them remain steadfast in their faith and confident in His timing to bring fulfillment to their lives. Sometimes putting another's welfare before our own can save a life. By looking out for each other, we will be free to put forth our best efforts, confident that others are ready to offer help when needed. I'm impressed by the C3 Warriors who are always willing to assist another. So I'm saying to the rest of you don't cut yourselves off from others; instead join together for mutual benefit. You need them as much as they need you. An important function of a community of believers in mutual support in difficult times. When you are experiencing struggles, turn to fellow believers for support by sharing your trials with them and gaining strength from the bond that unites you. Ask them to pray for you. And when others need your support, give it willingly.

Don't be surprised when others don't understand your Christian values, but don't give in to theirs. " THEY CONFRONTED ME IN THE DAY OF MY CALAMITY, BUT THE LORD WAS MY SUPPORT " ( 2 Sm 22:19).

We are responsible to provide for the needs of our ministers and missionaries so they can be free to do their God ordained work. People who are productive in Christian work should not be denied it's benefits - they should receive financial support. The fact that a person is in Christian ministry doesn't mean he or she should be unfairly paid. There is a broader application: Don't be stingy with those who work for you. Spiritual workers deserve their pay, and their support ought to be enough to care for their needs. They shouldn't have to suffer (or leave) because believers don't adequately asses and meet the needs of their ministers.

LAST POINT: It's vital that we treat those who provide support services equally with those on the front lines. Without bookkeepers, secretaries, trainers, and administrators, those with a public ministry would be unable to do their jobs. Are you on the front lines? Don't forget those who are backing you up. Are you in the support group? Realize that your position, although it may be less glamorous or exciting, is vital to the work of the entire group.