A prayer of humility and desire.

Ps 86:11  Teach me your way, Lord,  that I may rely on your faithfulness give me an undivided heart,  that I may fear your name. A prayer of humility and desire.  A desire to become more like Christ each day and the humility to say you have not arrived.  Let nothing divide your heart!  We give weight and space to that which will divide our hearts daily.  What are you giving space too?  Repent of it and press on!  Approach each day know you can grow and become more like Christ.  Receive the conviction, repent of the stuff you allow to divided your heart and continue the race!!

Your ever day decisions display what you are drawing near.

PS 73:28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do. How good it is to be near to God!  The culture will pull you; the world will guide you but the Lord will be with you.  Grow in the discipline to place yourself near the Lord over the world.  Where do you spend your time, what do you watch, what do you listen to?  Draw near to the Lord not the world.  Your ever day decisions display what you are drawing near.  Keep growing in the discipline that drives you closer to the Lord daily.  Then never stop speaking about all the Lord is doing in your life, through your life and around you.  Boost in the Lord daily!! 

The instructions of the Lord are perfect

PS 17:4-5  I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people. 5 My steps have stayed on your path;  I have not wavered from following you. How do you not waver daily?    Pray bold prayers like..... PS 19:12  How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. It will lead too.... PS 19:14 May the words of my mouth  and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Because we know... Ps 19:7-9  The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear,  giving insight for living. 9 Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever.  The laws of the Lord are true;  each one is fair.

Embrace where we are.

Psalm 147:11 11 the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. I am telling you embrace where we are.  The Lord has HUGE plans for you.  Amazing Friends, incredible opportunities are ahead of you.  Embrace today and live it to the fullest b/c you never know what the Lord is going to do tomorrow!!!  

You pay attention to that which matters most to you.

“The LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.” 2 Chronicles 33:10 You pay attention to that which matters most to you. Don’t let the cultural noise drive you from that which matters most. Stay in the Word DAILY and stay focused!!

Never allow the wind of people or the wind of culture to blow out what God lit!!

PS 18:28 “You, Lord keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Never allow the wind of people or the wind of culture to blow out what God lit!! Darkness comes and the wind of life will blow but through the darkest days and most turbulent times the Lord will keep your lamp burning just stay close to Him!! Don’t let the darkness control in your life what God has control of. Always chose light over darkness. Hang with those running towards the light not the darkness, to stay away from the darkness. Always a positive thought over a negative thought. Always trust, no matter the turbulence, that God will get you through. Always know and chose to accept that the Lord WILL KEEP YOUR LIGHT BURNING.

Life is full of walls and battles just never forget WITH GOD YOU CAN!

PS 18:29 With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God i can scale a wall.” Life is full of walls and battles just never forget WITH GOD YOU CAN! Keep pushing forward and recognize that where you are is where God has you and He WILL be with you!

God does not keep you from facing walls or giants; but with Him there is not a wall you can't scale or a giant you can't kill!!

A psalm of David celebrating being rescued from all the enemies of Saul. The man who was supposed to be King and yet became a fugitive. Through the valleys he stayed faithful!!! 2 Samuel 22:22-28 For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not turned from my God to follow evil. 23 I have followed all his regulations; I have never abandoned his decrees. 24 I am blameless before God; I have kept myself from sin. 25 The Lord rewarded me for doing right. He has seen my innocence. 26 “To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity. 27 To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd. 28 You rescue the humble, but your eyes watch the proud and humiliate them. A God honoring life is not a "when I feel like it" or "when it is cool" choice. It is a life of daily surrender that says no matter what today I will praise Him and live out my faith!! Always say... 2 Samuel 22: 29-30 O Lord, you are my lamp. The Lord lights up my darkness. 30 In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall. He does not keep you out of darkness, but He does light it up! He does not keep you out of battle but with His strength you win. He does not keep you from facing walls/giants; but with Him there is not a wall you can't scale or a giant you can't kill!! Go and live like a Kingdome influencer where ever you find yourself today!!!

Leadership keeps staff as much as leads staff

1. Leadership is about inspiring staff in growth times. Growth times are tuff. 2. Lead your time forward by walking with them not just pushing them 3. Do life w/ your team not just over your team 4. Listen to your staff don't just tell your staff 5. Don't dream alone. Dream Together. 6. Everyone has a voice. Let them speak 7. Speak believe into your team. 8. Grow with your team; don't just expect them to grow. if you don't grow w/ them they will pass you and you will work for them one day. 9. Have fun w/ your team 10. Support your team in what they are doing; don't just expect them to support you in what you are doing. 11. Support your teams’ families don't just expect them to support your family.

Chose Joy in your work.

Col 2:23 Work hard and cheerfully at all you do, just as though you were working for the Lord and not merely for your masters, Chose to work hard@! When joy as at the front of your work the work is way more enjoyable and you develop a healthy spirit becasue of it.  Don't let the wait of pressure or the world get the best of you.  Chose Joy in your work.  Work and live will always provided pressure.  What you do with it determine the wait you carry because of it.  Chose joy in it and you will enjoy it more.  Then as a result you can work hard at it.  Be hard workers at all you do.  It is a character trait the few have and the few are the greatest leaders.  The best are not typically the most talented they are those that work that stay focused and work the hardest!!  Be the best you; that you can be today by living according to the promises of God with a joy that draws others in.