Jeremiah 4:3 (NKJV) “Break up your fallow [untilled] ground, and do not sow among the thorns.”

Jesus didn’t help this man close the distance, He removed it. Because Jesus never came to “make up” the difference, He came because He is the difference!

“God honors bold prayers, and bold prayers honor God.” —Mark Batterson

It’s easy to get disconnected from the truth that our family is the most important thing, not a distraction from what we think is most important.

Fasting requires determination and perseverance to press through the difficulties of our flesh.

Jesus navigated every distraction with the upmost character and grace, all the while never faltering in His purpose.

According to God, every single part of our lives is wrapped in divine purpose.

“Perspective fuels purpose. Purpose defines priorities. Priorities determines the value of time.”

Our greatest weapon is our FAITH in God.

When we take a step back we realize our friendship with God is rooted in our abiding with Jesus, the IF is not meant to come from a place of doing but rather being in the Fathers presence, listening and talking to Him on a regular basis throughout our days.

Marriage forces me to face myself honestly to expose my character flaws, bad attitudes and habits that lead me further away from my God ordained happiness.

In this two-part message, we learn that, just as we see in scripture, we must realize that our lives are opportunities for people to see and respond to Jesus