Do Not Give Up or Edit Your Dreams #February2016

DAY 1: Do Not Edit Your Dreams
Every leader needs and lives for a dream.
A dream that goes beyond the present
A dream that captures the endless possibilities of tomorrow.

Within every dreamer lies the “opportunity” or temptation to quit.
Most do not…but many succumb to the pressure of the present and edit their dreams.
It’s probably too large or complex, they rationalize.
Others simply insist that their interpretation is wrong or faulty as they wither under intense pressures.

I will admit, it’s fairly common to “attempt to shrink” one’s dreams to fit the current narrative.

But you must resist…and fight for the dream.

  • Abraham did
  • Joseph did
  • Esther did
  • Daniel did
  • Nehemiah did
  • Paul did

Meditation: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV

 

 

National Day of Prayer 

Heavenly Father,

We come to You in the Name that is above every name—Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Our hearts cry out to You.

Knowing that You are a prayer-answering, faithful God—the One we trust in times like these—we ask that You renew our spirits, revive our churches, and heal our land.

We repent of our sins and ask for Your grace and power to save us. Hear our cry, oh God, and pour out Your Spirit upon us that we may walk in obedience to Your Word.

We are desperate for Your tender mercies. We are broken and humbled before You.

Forgive us, and in the power of Your great love, lift us up to live in Your righteousness.

We pray for our beloved nation. May we repent and return toYou and be a light to the nations. And we pray for our leaders and ask that You give them wisdom and faith to follow You.

Preserve and protect us, for You are our refuge and only hope.

Deliver us from all fears except to fear You, and may we courageously stand in the Truth that sets us free.

We pray with expectant faith and grateful hearts.

In Jesus’ name, our Savior, Amen.

– 2015 National Prayer by Dr. Jack Graham

[Holy Week Post] Who is the greatest?

Holy-Week-2015“ 26 But among you, the one who serves you best will be your leader. 27 Out in the world the master sits at the table and is served by his servants. But not here! ”
 Luke 22:26-27 TLB

MEDITATION: The wisdom of God is vastly greater and different from ours. Indeed, Christ is the wisdom of God revealed and there are so many issues that extend beyond our human wisdom on the journey of faith that the wisdom of God addresses so eloquently and differently. Consider the following wise words:

  • To be great, become servants
  • To increase, give
  • Love, those that hate you

Holy-Week-2015_2 We need God’s power and grace to live a life of obedience. Today, remember that to be great, you have to learn to serve.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, we pray for the grace to submit to your will and ask for the power to serve without any hidden motive or agenda. May our lives radiate the power of love empowered by spirit of God in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Adapted from The Journey To The Cross (2013) Chapter 24:
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The significance of EASTER

Easter is the central and sacred cornerstone of Christianity​ as it depicts events surrounding the death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is a time when we watch,​ hear or reflect upon the stories of praises as Jesus rode into Jerusalem, to the last supper, the betrayal of Judas, the mock trial in Pilate’s courts and the
re-enacted story of Jesus crucified.

The Journey To The Cross

As we prepare for the last week of Lent termed, Holy Week which starts on Sunday (Palm Sunday), I want to share this guide and supplement for your daily meditation and reflection. “The Journey to The Cross” has a singular focus on the Cross and it is filled with daily scriptural reference, meditation, insights and much more.

Get your copy on Amazon and I hope you get a copy for your family, friends & colleagues as well.
Click here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AW56GV0​
I pray that this Easter season for you and your family is filled with stories of salvation, with the promise of redemption and with a revelation of the significance​, power​
of the cross and the incredible depth of God’s love. May your journey to the Cross be filled with insight and revelation indeed, Amen.
PS: Author’s Page – http://www.amazon.com/Flo-Falayi/e/B00AW3FX6Q/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1