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Good morning. When we laid down last night did we think about our safety? While we were sleeping, were we concerned about being protected? God, in all of His graciousness towards us protected us while we slept. The Bible declares; at midnight the enemy sows discord. So while we were asleep God was protecting us from the dangers of Satan. When God says He got us, know that He got us. Know that God watches over us day and night. We should never neglect to thank the Lord because it is of His mercies that we are not consumed.

Psalms 3:5
I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety,
for the LORD was watching over me.

Be blessed and continue to be a blessing

Pastor Brown

Good morning. There is a difference between discipline and abuse. When our children get out of line we are to discipline them, not abuse them. Taking toys, games, privileges, etc., away is good, but that’s not a form of discipline. Growing up, our parents put heat to the meat, in other words; they whipped our tails and we straightened right up. As they were disciplining us, they would say; I’m doing this because I love you. The Bible declares; For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child. Now days, parents are trying to be friends and life coaches to their children and it’s ruining their children. Children are feeling entitled, they have a lack of respect and discipline, and they have a lack of character. The Bible also declares; if God doesn’t discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all. It’s time for parents to take charge and let the kids know that in this house, we discipline, because if I don’t discipline you in here; you will learn things the hard way out there.

Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Be blessed and continue to be a blessing

Pastor Brown

Good morning. No matter how much wisdom and knowledge we have, we are no match against God. Who do we think gave us the knowledge and wisdom? We should never think that we can outwit or out smart God. For the Bible declares; be not deceived, God is not mocked, whatever a man sows he shall also reap. Let’s be careful how we use the knowledge and wisdom that God has given us.

Proverbs 21:30
No human wisdom or understanding or plan
can stand against the LORD.

Be blessed and continue to be a blessing

Pastor Brown

Good morning. When we talk too much it leads to trouble. When we speak on everything we see, it leads to trouble. The Bible declares; we should study to be quiet. We can hear a whole lot better when we’re quiet. Our tongue can start a fire or it can put a fire out. Our tongue can bless a person or curse a person, and the Bible declares; blessings and cursing shouldn’t come out of the same mouth. We know the damage our tongue can do, therefore, we should think before we speak. If what we’re about to say is going to edify a person and glorify God, then we should speak. If what we’re about to say is going to tear down someone and bring disgrace on God, then we need to shut up and take it to the Lord in prayer.

Proverbs 21:23
Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.

Be blessed and continue to be a blessing

Pastor Brown

Good morning. We are all two weeks away from needing help. Let our jobs shuts down, a restructuring in the company, or a life altering event take place and we can find ourselves in need. While we’re sitting on top of the world, we need not look down on the poor. We don’t know what happened in their lives that got them to where they are today. We should help them whenever possible. We can’t turn a blinded eye and act like we don’t see them, they don’t exist, or they’re someone else’s problem to deal with. If we have a roof over our heads, a steady supply of food, shoes, clothes and running water, we have no room to complain about nothing. Let’s not take for granted how God has blessed us abundantly and but for the grace of God, the shoe could be on the other foot.

Proverbs 21:13
Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need.

Be blessed and continue to be a blessing

Pastor Brown

Good morning. Doing the right thing isn’t hard, it’s a choice. Serving God isn’t hard, it’s a choice. We may think if we make sacrifices to the Lord then He will be pleased with us; that’s not necessarily true. God desires our obedience. He desires us to do the right thing when we think no one is looking. We make life and serving God hard and complicated. All we have to do is obey Him. It’s sad that we will obey man before we even think about obeying God. It’s sad that as Christians, we try to justify our disobedience to please the world, with the intentions on asking for forgiveness later. At what point on this Christian journey are we going to submit to and obey God? At what point on this Christian journey are we going to leave the world behind? It all really boils down to this question; are we going to continue to be friends with the world and enemies of God?

Proverbs 21:3
The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices.

Be blessed and continue to be a blessing

Pastor Brown

Good morning. It’s good to know that we can’t hide anything from God. We may not speak certain things in the atmosphere, but God still knows our thoughts and motives. This is a good thing because, He can correct us and help us to have a clean heart and pure motives. There’s no need for Christians to live a double life; praising God with our lips and having impure motives in our heart. We need to ask the Lord to search us and cleanse us from the inside out.

Proverbs 20:27
The LORD’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.

Be blessed and continue to be a blessing

Pastor Brown

Good morning. We need to learn to choose our words carefully when we’re talking to God. He holds us accountable when we tell Him what we are going to for Him. Sometimes we make vows and promises to God because it sounds good, but we never think what’s it going to cost to keep our word to Him until after we’ve made the vow or promise. Just like we expect God to keep His promises to us, He expects us to keep our promises to Him. So, whatever we’ve promised Him, it’s time to make good on that promise. God don’t like liars. In fact, He said; a liar won’t even tarry in the sight of God. In other words, God doesn’t want us in His face if we’re lying to Him. If we can’t be in the face of God, that means we can’t be in His presence and if we can’t be in the presence of God, that means we are left uncovered. When we are left uncovered, it’s easy for us to be offered up to Satan and he will have his way with us. We cannot afford to be offered up to Satan. So again, let’s keep our promises and vows to the Lord.

Proverbs 20:25
Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost.

Be blessed and continue to be a blessing

Pastor Brown

Good morning. When people wrong us, the natural thing for us to do is get them back. We want to plot and plan their demise. That’s the world’s way of handling problems. Children of God are supposed to handle their problems differently. We are supposed to go to our Father and tell Him all about it. After speaking with our Father, we are to wait for Him to act, no matter how long it takes. In doing so, we are putting our faith and trust in Him, and we are building character. We have to stop thinking like the world and thinking someone is getting away with hurting us. No one gets away with anything. God sees everything. In His timing, He will deal with the wrong doers and that includes His children.

Proverbs 20:22
Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the LORD to handle the matter.

Be blessed and continue to be a blessing

Pastor Brown

Good morning. No work can get done if we’re always sleeping. We have to find balance in our lives for God, work, family, play, and sleeping. When we don’t have balance, we will do one thing more than the other. We can’t blame our lack of money, food and resources on anyone but ourselves if all we do is sleep. Laying around when we can and should be doing other things, let’s God know exactly where our priorities are.

Proverbs 20:13
If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat!

Be blessed and continue to be a blessing

Pastor Brown