Grow in Christ

Today’s Word from Joel and Victoria Osteen

Too often people passively sit around waiting for their dreams to come true. As time goes by they begin to think things will never change for them, and the longer the wait, the more frustrated they feel. It’s important to keep moving toward your dreams in faith and hope. Expecting God’s best and making preparations to succeed will help you stay in faith during times of waiting. “Joel,” you might ask, “How do I do that?” Have expectant faith. Start talking and acting like your dreams are going to happen. People may think that sounds strange, but don’t let it bother you. God has given you a dream, and you may see things they don’t see. As you settle it in your heart and mind that God is faithful, you’ll get excited about His promises for you.
If you feel like you’re in a holding pattern, don’t get discouraged; God is working on your behalf. Put your trust in Him. Start making preparations for the dreams God has planned for you so you will be ready when they arrive. Take your faith to a higher level — go from believing to expecting — and God will bring you the desires of your heart at just the right time.

I used to have faith and hope in life now I dont I want to grow in christ maybe it will help.

More than anything, I think this goal means the most to me. Sometimes I get jealous of the relationships some people have with God, and I want more than ever to be able to share in that. I can’t think of a time where I haven’t been a Christian, but until recently, it was more about praying and getting what I want, like a Christmas list. Now I want to get to know God on a personal level and I want to love Him with all my heart. I want to become a better person, a godly person. Each and every day, I’ve been reading some books about living a Christian life and my Bible, and I think it’s seriously helping. When I pray now, I actually ask God to forgive me and then tell him my requests, always asking to let His will be done. I know He knows what I truly need.

“reminds me that with him all things are possible”

I’m so very ordinary, nothing special on my own.
Oh, I have never walked on water,
And I have never calmed a storm.
Sometimes I’m hiding away from the madness around me
Like a child who’s afraid of the dark

But when I call on Jesus,
All things are possible
I can mount on wings like eagles’ and soar
When I call on Jesus,
Mountains are gonna fall
‘Cause He’ll move heaven and earth to come rescue me when I call

La la la la la, la la la la la

Weary brother, broken daughter,
Widowed, Widowed lover you’re not alone
If you’re tired and scared of the madness around you
If you can’t find the strength to carry on

When you call on Jesus,
All things are possible
You can mount on wings like eagles’ and soar
When you call on Jesus,
Mountains are gonna fall
‘Cause He’ll move heaven and earth to come rescue you when you—

Call Him in the morning’, in the afternoon time
Late in the evening’ He’ll be there
When your heart is broken,
And you feel discouraged,
You can just remember that He said
He’ll be there

When I call on Jesus,
All things are possible
I can mount on wings like eagles’ and soar
When I call on Jesus,
Mountains are gonna fall
‘Cause He’ll move heaven and earth to come rescue me (back to top first time, 2nd time finish with “when I call”)

La la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la-a-a

Touch my soul, oh dearest Lord,
Ignite my heart on fire!
Remove from me distractions,
And every wrong desire.
I want to walk a closer walk,
And know You, King of Kings…
I want to rise up higher still,
And soar on eagles wings.

Touch my soul, I ask again,
Spirit, if You will…
Deliver me from all that’s dark,
And all that seeks to kill.
I want to walk a holy walk,
And know I’m clean and pure…
I want to be washed in the Blood,
And finally be secure.

Touch my soul, and leave Your mark,
For all the world to see…
Ease each trace of doubt, regarding
WHOM has claim to me.
I want to be one set apart,
And turn not left nor right…
I want to follow YOU, My Lord,
So touch me with Your light!

“through my enemies before me, like the bursting out of great waters…”
(II Samuel 5:20, NLT)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Osteen

A breakthrough is simply a sudden burst of God’s favor. It’s an explosion of His goodness. It’s when suddenly, God releases His power in such a way that it overwhelms you and drives out your enemies!

Maybe you’ve been praying about a child for years, and suddenly, they get back on the right course. That’s a breakthrough. Or you were trying to get in to a certain college. They said they were full, but suddenly, they call you back and say they have room for you. That’s another breakthrough. Perhaps you’ve struggled in your finances for a long time then you get a good break or a promotion. Now it’s not a struggle anymore. Those are all breakthroughs.

No matter what you’ve been facing, no matter how impossible things look, know this; the God of the breakthrough wants to visit your house. Your part is to be ready—to look for His favor and goodness.

Remember, God rewards the people who seek after Him. So keep expecting and keep believing because the God of the breakthrough is ready to overwhelm you with His goodness today!

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Osteen

God has equipped us to stand and fight every battle we will face in life. The Bible tells us in Ephesians chapter 6 that we are to put on the whole armor of God—everything that He has equipped us with. The armor tells a lot about how we are to fight our battles.

If you study the armor of God, you’ll find that it only mentions things that cover the front of us. It talks about wearing the breastplate of righteousness which covers our chest, our heart. It talks about having our loins girt about with truth; it tells us to put on the helmet of salvation, and to protect our steps with the shoes of peace. Then it mentions the shield of faith and the sword of the Spirit.

But notice, interestingly enough, not one piece of that armor covers our back. Why is that? It’s because God never intended for us to be running from the enemy. If you’re running from adversity, then you’re leaving yourself wide open to the enemy. But if you’ll put on the whole armor of God and stand on His Word, you’ll move forward into the victory God has already prepared for you!

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Osteen

God is looking for people who have a made-up mind; people who will trust His timing. You may not see His promises happen overnight, but they will happen.

In the Bible, Abraham waited 20 years to have a son and see his promise come to pass. Moses waited 40 years to fulfill his purpose and lead the children of Israel out of captivity.

You might say, “Joel, I’ve been waiting for a year, and I don’t see anything happening.” No, something is happening. Right now, God is working behind the scenes in your life. He is arranging the right people, the right breaks, and the right opportunities.

Today’s scripture tells us that at the appointed time, the promise will come to pass, and it will not be one second late! When is the appointed time? It’s when God knows the timing is best for you.

When you understand and accept this principle, it takes all the pressure off. It’s a very freeing way to live knowing that as long as we stay in faith, God will release His favor, His increase, His restoration, and His healing at exactly the right time in our lives!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

even though we may have not had more then he somedays. His philosophy was what if that was Jesus coming back? He has a very kind heart. He sees and feels more than most people.

Today I heard this song that just reminds me how much I miss B and what an impact his thoughts made on my life.

The Twenty-First Time

Nowhere to live, nowhere to fall
He used to have money, but he’s wasted it all.
His face is a photograph burned in my mind,
but I pretend not to see him for the twenty-first time

He sleeps under stars, that’s all he can afford
His blanket’s an old coat he’s had since the war
He stands on the corner of Carter and Vine
But I pretend not to see him for the twenty-first time

He may be a drifter, he’s grown old and gray
But what if he’s Jesus and I walk away?
I say I’m the body and drink of the wine
but I pretend not to see him for the twenty-first time

She’s twenty-nine but she feels forty-eight
She can’t raise three kids on minimum wage
She’s cryin’ in back of the welfare line
but I pretend not to see her for the twenty-first time

She may be a stranger tryin’ to get through the day
but what if it’s Jesus and I walk away?
I say I’m the body and drink of the wine
but I pretend not to see her for the twenty-first time

This is a call for a change in my heart
I realize that I’ve not been doin’ my part
when I needed a Savior, I found it in Him
He gave to me, now I’ll give back to them

Drifter or stranger, father or son
I’ll look for Jesus in every one
’cause I am the body and drink of the wine
and I’m thankful there’s more than the twenty-first time

Lyrics Monk & Neagle Song Words

Single Song Words by Artist / Band : Monk & Neagle
Song Lyrics Title : The Twenty-First Time
Taken from Album : The Twenty-First Time
Single Released : 2007
Music Genre : Contemporary Christian Music