Celebrate Jesus' Birth on this Christmas Day

Matthew 1:21 "And she shall bring forth a Son and thou shall call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins."

In the midst of the shopping, the gifts, the gadgets, and the games, Jesus Christ is still the reason for the season.

December 25th is the day that we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

We celebrate his coming because it has been told that a Savior would come and would bring peace on earth and goodwill to all men.

We celebrate his presence today because he has blessed us with so many wonderful gifts such as eternal life and his precious Holy Spirit.

We celebrate his name because there is no other name under heaven given to men that we may be saved but at the name of Jesus.

We celebrate his love because we see the love of the Father through Jesus bringing us back to him from a lifestyle of sin to peace with God.

Whatever we do this Christmas Season, let us celebrate Jesus for he is the reason for the season.

Celebrate Jesus' birth on this Christmas Day.

This is your higher calling......"Live Higher!"

Joy For Mourning

Isaiah 61:3 "To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified."

Tis the season to be Joyful.

As we approach this christmas season this year. Let us remember to spread joy in this season to those who are mourning.

When many are preparing for christmas dinners and family gatherings, there are those who are sad and alone and depressed because they have lost loved ones, are locked away in prisons, or are serving in the military and cannot be with their families.

They need our love, prayers, and support this Christmas.

Jesus came so that we can have the oil of joy for mourning. He came so that we can have the joy of the lord, which is our strength. Strength to face any situation knowing that Jesus is a present help to all that put their trust in him.

The oil of joy in us today is the Holy Spirit in our lives. We as believers have a joy and a peace that the world did not give not can the world take away.

So this Christmas season, reach out to help someone other than yourself and give the love of Jesus away to those who are mourning. Their mourning can be over when we spread joy and show the love of Jesus.

Give Joy this Christmas!

Erase their mourning and spread the Joy of the Lord.

This is your higher calling......"Live Higher!"

It Is Time To Bless The Lord

Psalm 34:1 "I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall continually be in my mouth."

It is time that we begin to bless the Lord for who he is and for what he has done.

It is time that we begin to declare praises from our lips to God.

No longer will we allow an opportunity to slip from us without letting someone know how good God has been to us.

No longer will we remain silent about what the Lord has done for us in this hour.

No longer will we boast about the things that we possess but we will boast about his mighty power that saved us from sin.

Saints of God, let us begin to bless the Lord at all times.

We are the light of the world and the salt of the earth.

It is time to bless the Lord.

This is your higher calling....."Live Higher."

I Will Be With You.

Isaiah 43:2 "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."

In times of hardships and difficulties we can be certain of one thing: the presence of the Lord will be with us.

It is a comfort and a joy to know that when we are going through hell and high water, our God promises to be with us. He will cover us and preserve us.

His word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our paths.

Be encouraged today and know that whatever the obstacle or situation that you are facing, God's eternal presence will be with you.

This is your higher calling......"Live Higher!"

Praise the Lord!

Psalm 150

"Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD."

Always give God the praise for who he is in your life.

This is your higher calling......Live Higher!

Give Thanks To God

Psalm 107:1 "O Give thanks unto the Lord for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever."

Today, I give thanks to God for his many blessings towards me and my family. Words cannot express how good He has been to us. For Life, Health, Strength, Peace, Salvation and Mercy. My God is worthy to be praise.

What are you thankful for?

Give thanks to God for everything and in everything.

This is your higher calling......"Live Higher!"

The Power Of Agreement

Matthew 18:19, 20 " Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."

The Power of Agreement is when any two believers in Christ make a decision to get on one accord to petition heaven for their needs, God the Father is obligated to respond because of his word.

Prayer is a pivotal force when carried out by two or more people who desire to see God's will in their lives. Power is released because their is Unity in Prayer. When two or more people pray together things begin to shift and move because of the power of agreement. That is why the enemy fights harder when two people try to come together for anything that is good towards God.

Make the connection today!

Whatever it is that is keeping you from connecting with a fellow believer this morning, put it aside and allow the Holy Spirit to work on your behalf.

The bible says that when any two shall agree on earth, then heaven shows up and the King of Kings is right there in the midst.

Remember!

"One can chase a thousand put two can put ten thousand to flight." Deuteronomy 32:30

Make the connection today!

Heaven is waiting to show up just for the two of you.

This is your higher calling......."Live Higher"

Create In Me A Clean Heart

Psalm 51: 10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me."

When was the last time you asked God to Create in you a clean heart and renew a right spirit within you?

If this sounds a little bit strange to you this morning then it is time to return to the Lord.

Everyday God desires for his people to come to him and ask him to create in us a clean heart and renew a right spirit within us.

Our hearts can become polluted with sin, self, bad attitudes and temperaments that do not please God. Our hearts may tell us that we are OK and that we have not outwardly sin today. But in actuality we have inwardly sinned with our thoughts and prejudices. It is the Holy Spirit who knows our hearts and what lies deep within. Therefore we can be living a lie instead of the truth.

Our spirit needs to be renewed in Christ daily. We carry so much on us that we need His Spirit to renew us day by day. The bible tells us in Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." God desires to give us rest in our souls so that we can be carriers of his anointing rather than the carriers of the baggages of this life.

Do you need a clean heart?

Do you need a right spirit?

Then I encourage you today to come to Jesus and ask him to wash away the filth out of your heart and give you a clean heart. Ask him to give you a right spirit so that you can operate at a higher level of grace and anointing in him.

Our father God longs to not only create in you a clean heart and renew a right spirit but to Create the image of his Son Jesus Christ in you today.

Be encourage in this journey.

This is your higher calling....."Live Higher!"

The Lord Is Your Helper

Psalm 121: 1,2 "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth."

Do you know that all of your help comes from the Lord?

Are you aware that in all that comes to you was orchestrated by God to bring you into safety?

Do not think for one minute that it was your safe driving or keen sense of judgement that kept you safe in your car?

It was God that kept you safe all this past week even when you were texting at the wheel.

It was God that made sure you were spared from that accident.

It was God that dispatched his angels to keep you safe while you were asleep last night.

It was God that covered you and sealed you from every present danger.

Give God praise for all of his help towards you each and every day!
Know that all of your help comes from the Lord.

This is your higher calling......."Live Higher!"

God Is Very Present With You.

Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

GOD IS:

Very Present when we go through trouble.

Very Present when we go through trials.

Very Present when we go through situations and circumstances.

Very Present when the bills are due.

Very Present when people talk about you.

Very Present when people mistreat you.

Very Present when all hell is breaking lose around you.

In all that happens to you and around you know this: GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH AND IS VERY, VERY, VERY, PRESENT HELP IN TROUBLE.

Question Ladies and Gentleman!

If God is very present in all that we go through, then why do we keep freaking out when trouble comes.

My answer today is this: We do not know the God that we serve and how he is able to perform.

I speak this word to you and also to myself today: "Let us cast all of our cares upon him for he cares for us." 1 Peter 5:7

Live Higher in the Presence and Knowledge of who God is.

HE IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH AND IS VERY PRESENT HELP IN TROUBLE.

This is your higher calling......"Live Higher."

The Power Is In Your Mouth....Prophesy!

Ezekiel 37:4 & 7 "Again he said unto me Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.....So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone."

The power to change every situation that you are facing right now is found in your mouth. God desires for you to prophesy his word to every situation and command it to change.

To Prophesy means to reveal by divine inspiration. (freedictionary.com)

What is it that God wants to reveal to you in this hour?

What is it that He wants to make known to you?

Do you know what he is saying to you about your situation?

Do you have an understanding of his plan and will for you for the rest of the year?

God wants to make known to you his will so that when the time comes you can say what he said and see the results that he wants.

"Father in heaven, I pray for all those that read this blog this day and ask that you reveal to them your will, plan, and purpose for their success in life. Show them how to win in their marriages, win in their finances, win in their homes, win in their jobs, win in their businesses, win in their calling, and win in their pursuit of you. Father I bind the forces of darkness that is trying to prevail against them in this hour. You said that life and death is in the power of our tongues; therefore, I cancel every demonic assignment from hell that tries to hinder, delay, overthrow, their progress in God and assignment in the earth. I come in agreement with everyone that reads this prayer this day and ask for their minds to be open to what the Holy Ghost desires to reveal to them today. Father download every garbage that they have held on to including old ways, thought patterns, mindsets, beliefs systems and practices that do not bring you glory. Father upload new mindsets, new thought patterns, new belief systems and practices that will bring you glory based upon faith and trust in your word. Father release into their lives this day a fresh outlook on life and that they will know without a shadow of a doubt that their situation has already begun to turn around for their good and for your glory. Therefore, I thank you for every reader this day and for ther good things that you are doing in them and for them. I seal this prayer with the blood of Jesus and decare that it is done in the name of Jesus. AMEN"

If you have prayed this prayer then send me a comment and let me know what God has done for you this day.

Know that your situation has changed since you have read this blog and have agreed with me in prayer.

Remember that your power is in your mouth. Prophesy the word of God over every area of your life and know that what the devil meant for evil God will turn it around for your good and his glory.

Be encouraged today!

This is your higher calling......"Live Higher!"

Thank God for the Blood!

Hebrews 9:22 "And almost all things by the law purged with the blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission."

Thank God for the blood of Jesus!

I am so glad this morning for the blood of Jesus that washed all of my sins away. I am so glad to know that if it had not been for the blood of Jesus I would be lost without a Savior and destined to die never to know the eternal riches of the salvation of my Lord and Savior.

The blood of Jesus covers me and my family and keeps me from falling back into the things that had me bound. The blood of Jesus keeps me clean and pure because I have made up in my mind that I will stay under the blood of Jesus.

"What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! O Precious is the flow that makes me white as snow. No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus."

Are you thankful for the blood of Jesus?

Give God thanks today for the blood of Jesus.

This is your higher calling........."Live Higher"

The Benefits of Waiting On God

Isaiah 40:31 "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint."

Waiting on God is not the easiest thing to do but in the long run it is the best thing to do.

The benefits of the believer waiting on God is as follows:

1) Renewal of Strength - Every child of God will experience a time in his or her life when their strength will fail or diminish due to the hardships of this life. The remedy for a renewed strength is waiting on the Lord. When we begin to wait on the Lord and then waiting in his presence our strength will be renewed in Him.

2.) Mount up with wings of eagles. - The eagle is a majestic bird that when viewed in its habitat it is found on high cliffs where it sits and waits for the wind. Why? So that it can mount up on the wind and soar. The application is this. Whenever we wait on the Spirit of God he lifts us up in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.

3.) Run without getting tired. - We are all called to run a race so that we can get a reward. Waiting on God enables us to effectively run this spiritual race. The presence of God energizes our spirit so that we can run without getting tired or weary. Weariness stems from not waiting on God's Spirit especially when we try to do everything in our own strength.

4.) Walk and not faint. - The image that is presented here goes from soaring to running and then eventually to walking. The application that is shown here is that in the seasons of our lives we all will experience some level of progression in our relationship with God. At times we will be soaring high in the Spirit. Then at other times we may be running with a word or revelation that God has birthed into our spirit. Eventually we may not be running nor soaring but walking. Walking allows us to see the path that is laid out before us. It is in walking that we are able to see the details of our steps that are ordered by God.

Therefore, enjoy your walk with God. He desires to show you the details of your life.

This is your higher calling......."Live Higher."

Are you a Son of God?

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

The Sons of God are those that are being led by the Spirit of God. It is the Spirit of God that leads the people of God into the things of God. It is the Spirit of God that ought to carry us into the deep things of God so that we can gain access into what God wants us to know for such a time as this.

Are you allowing the Spirit of God to lead you in this hour? Are you being led by CNN or talk show icons who are telling you that you should do this or that? The bible tells us that we who are led by the Spirit of God, that we are the Sons of God.

Sons of God follow the Spirit of God. We do not follow what the media is saying what we should do. Instead, you and I ought to follow what God wants us to do in this hour. That is to allow the Spirit of God to lead us.

Do you seek for a job? Then ask the Spirit of God to lead you to one.

Do you seek for a promotion? Then ask the Spirit of God to show you how to get one.

Do you seek for a better relationship with your spouse? Then ask the Spirit of God to show you how to be a better spouse.

Whatever you seek for in this hour the Spirit of God already knows. Be patient! Allow the Spirit of God to direct you during these shifting seasons of your life.

"It may get worst before it gets better, but know one thing God has already walked out your steps and he has made provisions for you to be protected and preserved. You will not go down but God will carry you through."

This is your higher calling....."Live Higher"

Give Thanks!

1 Thessalonians 5:18 "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

No matter what you may be going through right now......Give thanks to God for all of his blessings in your life.

Jude 24 declares "To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy."

Give thanks to God right now!

This is your higher calling......."Live Higher."

The Gift of God

Ephesians 2:8 & 9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the Gift of God. Not of works lest any man should boast."

Have you received the Gift of God?

Salvation is a free gift paid for by the blood of Jesus to cleanse us all from the stain of sin that is in our lives. We were all born in sin and the only remedy for sin is to receive God's Son into our lives by faith.

The Gift of God will not cost you nor I anything this day but to look to Jesus completely and whole heartedly that He would not only forgive our sins but to show us how to live free from sin in a sinful world.

Jesus came not to condemn us because of our sins but He came to set us free from our sins so that we can live holy or set apart for Him. Our good works cannot act as a substitute for the covering of our sins only the blood of Jesus can do that.

Receive the Gift of God today.

Know that God loves you and He cares.

This is your higher calling......."Live Higher."

Be Encouraged....God Hears You!

Isaiah 65: 24 "And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear."

Have you ever asked any of the following questions:

Does God hear me when I pray?

Does He really understand what I am going through?

Does God care?

Sometimes we all feel as if we are so far away from our Father God that we cannot hear him. I know I do at times.

Be encouraged today and stand on his word and not on your feelings.

Know that when you call, God will answer.

While you are speaking, God hears your very words and even more important, your heart.

Be blessed today and always.

This is your higher calling......."Live Higher"

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus!

Matthew 14:28 "And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?" (KJV)

Whatever you do in this hour?

Remember this one thing!

Keep your eyes on Jesus!

Do not look at what is going on around you or even to you.?

Jesus knows..............And he wants you to fix your eyes on him.

Look at Peter! His faith was overtaken by fear.

Do not be afraid in this hour of anything or anyone?

Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus!

He will carry you through to the other side.

This is your higher calling....."Live Higher"

Start Right Now!

Ecclesiastes 11:4 "He who observes the wind [and waits for all conditions to be favorable] will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap." Amp.

Stop the excuses!

Stop waiting for everything to be perfect!

Stop waiting for everything to line up according to your zodiac sign or whatever mambo-jumbo belief that has you stagnant.

Start right where you are now!

Use what God has equipped and empowered you to do.

I know you have a lot of debt..........Start the planning!

I know you have very little connections.......Start the process!

I know you are not college educated.......Start the research!

I know people have laughed at your dreams.......Start the business!

I know you may have doubted your self......Start the journey!

Whatever you do today or tomorrow. It should all be in line with your dreams.

Remember!

Do not wait for everything to be favorable for you to begin.

Wherever you are at in the game of life.

You must start right now!

This is your higher calling....."Live Higher"

Trust in the Lord

Proverbs 3:5,6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path."

Dictionary.com defines trust as: reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence; confident expectation of something; hope; confidence in the certainty of future payment for property or goods received; credit: to sell merchandise on trust; a person in whom or thing on which one relies.

Child of God I say to you today.

Have confidence in your God!

Hope in your God!

Rely on the integrity, strength, ability and surety of your God!

He is your all in all.

Acknowledge him and he will direct your path.

This is your higher calling...Live Higher!

Be Still and Know

Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."

Are you busy trying to do it all in your own strength?

Are you carrying that load or that burden that is weighing you down?

Are you depressed that life at times seem unfair and unrewarding?

Child of the King this message is for you.

Your father in heaven has sent you a message and that is this: "Be still and know that I am God."

Stop the worrrying!

Stop the busyness!

Stop the doubting!

Stop the fretting!

I am your God and I will CARRY YOU THROUGH THIS.

For he says to you in another verse of scripture. "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28

Let these words rest IN YOU today!

This is your higher calling......"Live Higher!"

What is Your Higher Calling?

Philippians 3:7, 14 "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ....I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

The apostle Paul in his letter to the Saints at Philippi expresses his true motives for following his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He begins this chapter by urging the saints to be careful of dogs and of evil workers, to laying out a long list of accolades and accomplishments. Then finally admitting that those things that he had gained....he counted it loss for Christ.

As a matter of fact, he counted all things loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus.

Hear the heart of Paul's words wrapped up in verse 10 of this chapter.

"That I may know Him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death."

The ultimate expression of Paul's love for Jesus had overtaken his being to the point that his only aim or goal in life was to forgetting those things that were behind him and reaching for those things that were ahead of him......"I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

Hear Paul's words again, "That I may know Him."

Paul's higher calling was "To know his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ even more than anything he had ever achieved in life."

What's yours today?

This is your high calling...."Live Higher!"

Power To Get Wealth.

Deuteronomy 8:18 "But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God; for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day."

God has given you power to get wealth!

Dictionary.com defines power as: the ability to do or act, strength, might force, legal ability, capacity, or authority.

You and I were given the legal ability or right to do or act by God our father to get wealth.

It is our inheritance that we as believers in Christ begin to take control of our lives and stop making excuses of why we are not experiencing the abundance of wealth that God has empowered us to get.

We have been equipped with power to get wealth. My understanding leads me to believe that this power that God has given us is also the Power of the Holy Ghost. The bible tells us that He (The Holy Ghost) will lead us and guide us into all truth.

The truth about you is that God has given you the ability to get wealth. Wealth that could change your generation and your bloodline forever.

Therefore, use whatever gift or talent that you have to get wealth.

If you can sew, then sew your way out of debt and poverty.

If you can bake, then bake your way to riches.

If you can sing, then sing your way to wealth.

If you can write, then write your way to great financial blessings.

Whatever you can do, know that God has given you that ability to get wealth.

And you thought that you were powerless, void of strength and supernatural resources.

God has given you legal authority to get wealth.

Therefore, rise up from where you are and know that Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.

This is your higher calling......Live Higher!

Bless the Lord

Psalm 103:1 "Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me, bless his holy name."

Will you be bold and bless the Lord right now?

Will you declare to yourself that you will bless the Lord your God?

No matter what may come your way today.

Will you decide that YOU will bless the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?

Declare with me: "Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me, bless his holy name."

You have a choice today!

What will be your choice?

I choose to bless the Lord.

This is your higher calling......Live Higher!

Overcomers by the Blood and the Word!

Revelations 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death."

Do not underestimate the blood of Jesus and your word of testimony?

Oh there is so much power in the word of God.

Child of God, your position in Christ was sealed because of the blood of Jesus. It is by the blood of Jesus your sins were forgiven. It is by the blood of Jesus your sickness was taken away. It by the blood of Jesus you can overcome the forces of darkness and prevail as the light that you are. It is by the blood of Jesus that the enemy cannot do you any harm.

The songwriter penned these words along time ago. "What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus."

Begin to thank God for your salvation!

Another word that we can glean from this scripture is that our power to overcome lies in the word of our testimony. If God has done something in your life, let others know.

Our testimony is important because whenever we tell others about how Good our God is then we give life and hope to our listeners. We must speak about our God and what he has done in our lives. We must spread the "Good News" to a world that is in bad shape right now. Someone needs to hear YOU declare and lift up Jesus the light of the world to them.

Will you be that someone today? Will you let your light shine so that others may see your good works and glorify God?

Remember!

Greater is HE that is in YOU than he that is in the world.

You are an overcomer by the blood of Jesus and by your word of testimony.

God is calling you to a higher walk of Grace in this hour.

This is your higher calling...."Live Higher!"

Prayer Matters!

Luke 18:1 "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray and not to faint."

Prayer Matters!

One of the most powerful thing that the disciples of Jesus asked him was, "Master teach us how to pray?"

They understood that prayer made a tremendous difference in Jesus' Ministry. They saw how because of prayer he healed the sick, raised the dead, and did wonderful miracles. They saw how he made it a priority in his ministry by seeking time with God to pray early in the morning. They saw how he would spend all night in prayer only to arise the next day to perform miracles.

Prayer is vital to the believer in Christ who dares to do and to become all that he desires.

Prayer is a mighty weapon when we as believers know who we are in Christ and stand and take authority.

Prayer is your key that will unlock the door to your miracle.

Prayer is us giving God access to enter into our lives so that He can have his way.

Prayer matters!

Abraham prayed!

Moses prayed!

Joshua prayed!

Daniel prayed!

Elijah prayed!

Hannah prayed!

Esther prayed!

Paul prayed!

Jesus prayed!

Prayer Matters!

Whatever you do today...do not forget to pray!

This is your higher calling.....Live higher!

God will do a NEW THING!

Isaiah 43:18 "Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing: now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."

Are you tired of the same old, same old?

Are you longing for something new, something fresh?

Are you yearning for God to do something new in your life today?

Then here is medicine for your soul.

The bible tells us not to remember the former things nor consider the things of old. In other words God says to us forget it!

If you and I are ever going to receive anything new or fresh today then we must forget the old things.

I know we had a good time in campmeeting last year. But forget it!

I know we had church. But forget it!

I know we thought God will do it a certain way. But forget it!

Our memory of the past can become a barrier between us and God doing something new in our lives today. We can limit God to his last miracle or blessing in our lives. Whenever He wants to do something new in us we keep limiting him or bringing him back to our last memor(y)ial of where we receive our last victory.

God cannot be limited to his last act of blessings in our lives.

Jesus had a problem with this when he took Peter, James and John up to the mount of transfiguration where he was transfigured before them speaking to Moses and Elijah. The disciples wanted to built three tabernacles, one for Jesus, Elijah, and Moses. But Jesus said do no such thing!

What he was saying to them was this. Do not be contend with your last miracle or blessing or revelation. I am able to do exceeding and abundantly more than what you can think or imagine.

God says, "Now it shall spring forth, shall ye not know it?"

When will it happen for you, NOW!

Declare with me these words today.

"Now is the day for God to do something NEW just for me"

Expect God to do a NEW THING IN YOU TODAY!

Expect God to do a NEW THING IN YOUR MIND TODAY!

Expect God to do a NEW THING IN YOUR LIFE TODAY!

Remember!

Forget it! Expect it! Receive it!

God will do a NEW THING!....... Just for you.

This is your higher calling.....Live Higher!

Celebrating another Milestone!

In all things give thanks!

Thank you lord for allowing me to see 32 years of your love in my life.

Your Son,

Corry

Your Success Lies in the WORD!

Joshua 1:8 "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shall make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."

Your Success Lies in the WORD!

If you are ever going to achieve true and lasting success at any thing then these keys must be applied to your daily life.

1) Speak the WORD - You must speak the Word of God over your life daily. When you speak the word over your life, career, family, job, or business you are giving power over that area to grow and blossom in your life. Remember, life and death is all in the tongue.

2) Meditate on the WORD - You must meditate on the Word daily. It is very important to keep your mind on the word of God. Philippians 4:8 tells us to think on these things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, good report, virtue and praise.

3) Follow the WORD - You must give attention or observance to what the Word of God is telling you to do. The only way for that to happen is by getting in the word. The bible has clear instructions for our daily living in this world. Whatever we are facing in this life we can find it in the Word of God.

4) Reap the WORD - God desires for us to make our way prosperous by making his word the priority in our lives. We can reap the word that we sow into your lives by applying the Word of God daily. Do you want to make your way prosperous? Do what the Word of God tells you to do.

Your way can be bright today by taking a few minutes out of your day to SPEAK THE WORD, MEDITATE ON THE WORD, FOLLOW THE WORD, AND FINALLY REAP THE WORD THAT YOU SOW INTO YOUR LIFE.

YOUR SUCCESS LIES IN THE WORD!

This is your higher calling......Live Higher!

Look to the Word!

Psalm 118:105 "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."

God's word has always been a source of strength and comfort in my life. There were times when I felt how am I going to get through this or that. Only to look to the word of God and find the solution that I needed to get me through the day.

As I am writing this blog this morning, I do not know what you may be facing today.

But whatever it is, know that you can have peace IN any situation by allowing the word of God to rest in your heart today.

Take a few moments and find a favorite scripture of two and allow it to sink into your soul. My favorite is the 23rd Psalms.

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name sakes. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." (kJV)

Be encourage and lifted up today by resting in the word of God.

IT IS GOING TO BE JUST ALL RIGHT TODAY!

This is your higher calling.....Live Higher!

Jesus is writing your script.

Hebrews 12: 2 "Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of your faith; who for the Joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."

For every child of God who believes that life is not fair, and God does not love them because they have not receive the things that they were praying for then this message is for you.

Jesus know where you are and He IS WRITING YOUR SCRIPT.

What are you saying Brother Corry?

Glad you asked. Here is the 411.

Jesus is the Author and Finisher of your faith. Which means that anything that is allowed in your life is allowed for a reason. The troubles, heartaches, setbacks, blessing and victories were all sent in your life for a purpose. The purpose to all the mess that you have been dealing with and had to put up with is for this one thing.

It was sent for Your Good because of the assignment that is on your life. Romans 8:28 declares, "All things work together for the good of those that love the Lord and are called according to his purpose."

Jesus knows where you are and the thoughts and questions that you are pondering in your heart. As a matter of fact, he determines the right amount of blessings that you need for your every day life.

His plan is to prosper you, to give you hope and a future.

His plan is to see you go from glory to glory.

His plan for you is increase.

His plan is to to see you shine in your area of gifting and calling.

Do not panic and do not get anxious!

Jesus is writing your script.

Do not loose hope and do not despair!

Jesus is writing your script.

Do not let up, give up, or slow up!

Jesus is writing your script.

There is more inside of you and Jesus is waiting for the right moment to reveal the greatness that is hidden inside of you.

Rise and Shine Child of God. I leave you with this last nugget.

Jesus is writing your script and in it reveals a glorious future.

Take a peak inside. -------->>>>> Rom. 8:18 "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

This is your higher calling......Live Higher!

Make your mark!

Hebrews 11:32 - 34 " And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and the Prophes; Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, excaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiantly in flight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens."

Make your mark?

The bible speaks about men and women of old who through faith did amazing and wonderful things despite the limitations and obstacles of their day. Because of their faith, their works are still being read about today.

Make your mark?

Think about it.............and then act on it.

This is your higher calling!

Obedience Brings Blessings

Deuteronomy 8:1 "All the commandments which I command you this day you shall be watchful to do, that you may live and multiply and go in and possess the land which the Lord swore to give to your fathers."



Your obedience to the Instructions of the Lord will determine great significant blessings for you and future generations.



God is telling us today that If we obey his commandments that we are to receive the following:
(The following words and their meanings were taken from the Strong's Concordance.)

1) Live - to live means: to have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health.

2) Multiply - to multiply means: to be or become great, many, much. or numerous.

3) Go in - to go in means: to go in, come, and enter.

4) Possess - to possess means: to seize, take possession of, inherit and occupy.

Therefore, whenever He speaks to us through his word or by His Spirit we will endeavor to obey the full instruction of the Lord.

For we know that when we obey his word, we will HAVE LIFE, LIVE PROSPEROUSLY, BE RESTORED TO HEALTH, BECOME GREAT AND MANY, ENTER AND TAKE POSSESSION OF ALL THAT HE HAS PROMISED US.

God's desires the best for all of us. Therefore in order for us to be blessed then we have to begin to obey his word.

Come up higher in obeying the instructions (word) of the Lord!



This is your higher calling!

Live in the Overflow!

St. John 10:10 "The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)." (Amp)

You were meant to live in the overflow.

All believers in Christ were meant to live in the overflow. Jesus came so that we can live life to the full till it overflows.

Are you living in the overflow?

Are you enjoying all that God has provided for you?

Are you receiving the best that life has to offer?

Are you overflowing in Joy, Peace, Love, and Prosperity?

Jesus came so that none of us can have any lack or spoil. It is the devil's desire to keep us in the lack or poverty of life.

Jesus desires that you have MORE JOY, MORE PEACE, MORE LOVE, MORE HEALTH, MORE ENERGY, MORE HAPPINESS, MORE LIFE, MORE PROSPERITY!

Determine in your heart today that you will live in the overflow with Jesus.

Declare with me today. "I WILL LIVE IN THE OVERFLOW OF ALL THAT GOD WANTS ME TO HAVE, TO BE, AND TO DO."

Live in the overflow today!

This is your higher calling!

Do you have a vision for your life?

Habakkuk 2:2 "And the Lord answered me and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it." (KJV)

You may be reading this and wondering to yourself, "Do I have a vision for my life?" or "What is it that I see myself doing or becoming?"

If you are asking yourself any of these questions then there is an answer for you from the word of God. The bible tells us that Habakkuk the Prophet was standing on his watch and was waiting to hear from God and what he would say to him. (Hab. 1:1)

In order to get a vision for your life then you must understand that vision come from God. God is the source of your vision for your life. Therefore everything that you need to do and be in life will flow from a relationship that is connected to him.

Habukkuk positioned himself by waiting on God to reveal the thing that he was desiring in his heart.

Are you positioning yourself in Prayer?

Are you positioning yourself in the Word?

Are you positioning yourself in Fasting?

Are you positioning yourself to hear God?

God desires to reveal your personal vision for your life but you must position yourself for it.

What will be your answer when he ask you a question?

Here is what you should say:-

"Lord, what is the vision for my life? or Show me what is it that I need to be doing in this season?"

And watch what he will do in your life.

He will show up and then you will see clearly the vision that he has for you.

This is your higher calling!

Faith that Rewards!

Hebrews 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." (NIV)

There is faith that rewards and you can receive ALL that God has in store for you.

There are some keys here in this scripture that will open heaven's door of blessings for you today.

1) You must have faith in God - Faith is acting on the word of God, be it logos (written word) or rhema (voice of the Spirit) that is revealed to you. It is trusting God and Knowing that He is that He is.

There has to be a revelation on the inside of you that comes from walking with God and seeing him at work in your life. This walk produces faith or trust or confidence in knowing that God will come through because you have seen him deliver in the past.

2) You must be determined to seek God - Your faith must be the kind of Faith that is built on a relationship with your God that no matter what may come your way, you are determined to hold on to him and allow him to bring you into true and lasting success.

There is a faith that God loves. It is when you begin to push the envelope and say to yourself that there has to be more in life God has for me and I will seek him for it. God loves those who are not contend with a mediocre life but those who desire a richer, fuller, and joyous life.

3) You must believe that God has something GOOD FOR YOU when you show up - Your faith will do wonders when you believe that when you show up God has a blessing in store for you. He longs to bless you every chance he gets because he is a loving father who loves to bless his children.

Child of God. Your God wants to Reward You just for Showing up!

Can you believe that!

I know you thought that you had to go out and save the world for YOUR GOD to bless you. I know you thought that you had to have all of your T's crossed and I's dotted for him to Shower YOU with blessings.

You are special to God and he longs to bless you and reward you for coming to him. You are the reason that earth spins today. You are the reason the Sun shines today. You are the reason the rain falls today. You are the reason that He sent his son to die for your sins. He is that in love with you to the point that your life was equal to the death of his Son Jesus. (John 3:16)

So come to the Father today! He wants you to come up Higher!

This is your higher calling!

Be Strong, Take Courage, God is with YOU!

Joshua 1:9 "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong, and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

Three time in this chapter the Lord instructed Joshua to "Be Strong! Take Courage!" It is with this knowledge that we too are instructed to "Be Strong! Take Courage! God is with us!

Have you ever faced a situation that you were fearful of confronting? Have you ever felt that you were incapable of doing something?

Know this one thing........You are not alone!

God is with you even at this very moment. He is there calling out to you.

"Be Strong......Take Courage......I AM with you"

When you have to face those people on your job.

"Be Strong.....Take Courage.......I AM with you"

When you are feeling like no one cares.

"Be Strong......Take Courage.......I AM with you.

When your back is against the wall and there is no one to come to your rescue.

"Be Strong......Take Courage.......I AM with you.

When life has knocked you down.

"Be Strong.....Take Courage......I AM with you."

It doesnot matter what you may be going through right now.....Know this one thing. The God who has brought you to this, will bring you through this.

Be Strong, Take Courage, God is with YOU!

This is your higher calling!

Ask according to your desires!

John 15:7 : If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you."

To abide simply means to dwell. This scripture clearly reveals four awesome truths that when we as believers begin to activate them we will receive the full benefit of the Word.

1) "Abide in me" - These three words clearly shows Jesus as the Source, Foundation and Beginning of an important fact and that is to dwell or to habitat. When we begin to look to Jesus as our dwelling place we are placing our dependence on him and not on our own ways, thoughts, or experience.

2) "My words abide in you" - Reveals the truth of letting the words of Jesus dwell in our hearts, lives, actions, attitudes and ways. His word is alive, quick, powerful, and lifechanging. (Hebrews 4:12) It is through his word we are heal, delivered, and set free. (Psalm 107:20) Our living depends on his word. (Matthew 3:4)

3) "Ask what you will" - Jesus is instructing us to ask according to our desires or will. Our desires for something is important. As Christians we tend to look past the fact that God doesnot want us to ask according to our desire. We think that we should only ask for things that pertain to spirituality and neglect our desires that pertain to life and this world. You want a new car? Ask for it. You want to start your business? Ask for it. You want to get out of debt? Ask for it.

4) "It shall be done unto you" - For all of you spiritual giants and theologians out there. This needs no interpretation or greek or hebrew. Jesus is telling us that when we follow the three prerequisites that IT or the thing that we ask for, shall be done for us.

Let's put everything in perspective.

When we dwell IN JESUS as our Source and Foundation and allow His lifechanging, powerful WORDS to become apart of our daily lives, then we are instructed, even commanded to ASK according to OUR DESIRES and know that IT (the thing that we ask) shall be done for us.

Shocking isn't it!

Be empowered today!

This is your higher calling! Live Higher!

No Weapon!

Isaiah 54:17 "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgement thous shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord."

You may be going through hell and highwater right now. You may be facing the toughest battles that you have ever faced. You may be facing a job loss or even foreclosure. You may be wondering, Dear Lord when will it end. Well I've got good news for you.

IT WILL NOT PROSPER!................... PERIOD!

Every child of God that has named the name of Christ has a Godly and Righteous Heritage and that is No weapon form shall prosper and whatever is said against you will come to nothing.

You are on the verge of a breakthrough.

Repeat after me. This (______________) will NOT prosper!

Go head!........Call that thing by name and declare it will not prosper. This (________________) will NOT prosper!

That sickness in your body............WILL NOT PROSPER!
Lies told againts you.............WILL NOT PROSPER!
Being broke, busted and disgusted...............WILL NOT PROSPER!
Unable to break free from bad habits..................WILL NOT PROSPER!

Child of God it ain't over yet. The devil thought that He had you but I have come to declare blessing over you today.

I speak blessings over you in the name of Jesus. I call every thing that is out of order in your life that is meant to bless you to come back in order. I call healing to flow into your body. I call your family to come into the kingdom of God. I call creative ideas to flow into your mind today for you to get out of debt and break the curse of poverty off of your bloodline for ever. I call wisdom and knowledge to rest in you so that you can solve problems on your job which will bring great promotion to you. Remember, Promotion does not come from the east or the west but from God. I call in good high paying jobs for you today. I call in money to come from the east, west, north and south for you today. I call in favor with major banks and finance groups who will fund your dreams and ventures. I call in an anointing to overshadow you right now so that you can step into your purpose and know the One who has call you IS Faithful.

No weapon formed shall prosper!
No weapon formed shall prosper!
No weapon formed shall prosper!

Run on child of God! God's got you covered!

This is your higher calling!

Take Your Authority Now!

Luke 10:19 "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy."

It is the enemy's endeavor to lie, steal, kill and destroy the dream, gifts, talents, abilities, and the hope that lies within you.

Therefore, there is only one thing for you to do against the onslaught of Satan's negative forces that is coming your way.

Take Your Authority Now!

Jesus has equipped you with power from on high to win over ALL the attacks of the devil.

Use your Authority in the Word of God and declare victory today!

Use your Authority in Prayer and declare victory today!

Use your Authority in Praise and Thanksgiving and declare victory today!

That's right! Praise your God and let the enemy know that you are victorious.

Use your weapons and fight the good fight of faith.

This is your time to rejoice and know that Greater is HE that is In YOU than he that is in the world.

This is your higher calling!

Yes, You Can!

Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me."

This passage of scripture is pregnant with Power because it reveals three things.

1) Your Source - Jesus is the only source who can empower you to live victoriously in this world.

2) Your Strength -Jesus is the only one who can strengthen you to live a life that is filled with overcoming power.

3) Your Success - Jesus is the only one who can give you real and lasting Success when you rest in him as your Source and depend on him for your Strength.

This verse of scripture is a declarative sentence which essentially states an idea or a statement.

Therefore, whenever you are feeling that you cannot.

Remember!

Yes you can! And begin to declare the word of God over every situation.

Never give up or give in! God has so much more in store for you and know that you will win.

This is your higher calling!

Dream again!

Genesis 37: 9 " And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me."

You must dream again!

I know you have given up on your dreams and even on some things that the Lord has inspired you to do. I have come to herald good news to you today....Dream Again!

Joseph told his family his first dream and they hated him for it. The bible says that he dreamed yet another dream. So if Joseph had to dream again then why not you?

You must dream again!

For in your dreams lie deliverance for people who are around you, even your family! Child of God I know your struggles and it seems that you have lost focus, connections, influences, money and time; but, if you can go with me to that place where you can dream about your business, your financial success, your saved children and spouse, your ministry to the hurting and the lost.

Then all is not loss.

Start dreaming again!

The father is calling you to come up higher to hear the glorious news about your future. You will make it!

This is your higher calling!

Stir up your gift?

II Timothy 1:5 " Wherefore I put thee in remembrance, that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands."

Every one of us on planet earth was given gifts by God to serve one another. The baker uses his or her gift to feed hungry mouths. The singer uses their gift to uplift hurting souls. The preacher uses his gift to encourage the weak and faint hearted. The artist uses his or her gift to bring joy and a smile to faces.

What will you do with your gift? God has endowed you with a gift that only you can use to bless the world around you. You are special and unique and what you can do whether little or great must be done so that someone can be encouraged along the way to go on.

Stir up your gift and allow greatness to shine in you and through you. Use what you have and allow God to bring out the best in you.

You can do it! God believes in you and has equipped you to do a wonderful work.

So let your light shine so that all men may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven.

Can you hear him? Come up higher!

This is your higher calling!

What is God Calling you to do?

Genesis 1: 26
"And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth।"

What is God calling you to do?
The answer lies in the above scripture passage.................Have Dominion!

You were created in the image and likeness of God to rule and to reign in your area of gifting and anointing.

According to www.wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn defines the word dominion as 'dominance or power through legal authority.'

You were given legal authority or power to rule and reign on this planet as agents of change for the kingdom of God.

Therefore, whenever you feel that you are clueless about your assignment on earth.

Remember!

You are called to take authority, called to exercise legal rights and power, and called to lead as agents of righteousness and change for the eternal King and his Kingdom.

Rule and reign Child of God!

This is your higher calling!