Thankfulness!!

I want to thank God for all of his blessings that he has bestowed in my life. I want to thank my family for their support and encouragement. Many times in our life we take for granted the days God has given to us. I look at all the tragedy that hit Fort Hood, TX, and Orlando, Fla. in the recent weeks, and think about the people who lost their lives. That day before the incidents happened they probably were with friends, family and just enjoying that precious gift of life. They never realized that the next day would be their last! And some never even thought about being ready to meet the Lord! Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 (KJV). I want to take time and reflect on what has happened in these past events. As a Christian leader am I living the life that reflects Christ! Do people see Jesus in me, and do I live as his disciple. Why do I ask this question? Because we are truly living in perilous times, in hard times, times of suffering and persecution. People need Jesus in their life and people need to see true Godly leadership. Are we being truly Godly leaders?
It is very refreshing, encouraging, humbling, and thought provoking to be educated and wanting to grow for ‘Christ’. But to grow in Christ and to reflect his love must be a way of life, it cannot be just a Sunday emotion, but an everyday transformation. Not just mere memorization of scripture, but a true application of God’s word in our lives. Not just talking a good talk, but truly walking and living it day by day. I want to be that person, that when people see me, they don’t see me, but they see the one who saved me! I need him every day of my life, I need his word, I need his presence, I need his healing touch, and I need his guiding hand. I need Jesus! The world also needs Jesus! They need to see Jesus in our lives. I am reminded of a great movie “The Secrets of Jonathon Sperry” and how the movie portrayed Christ’s forgiveness, and how we need to forgive as well. It also brought out the points that one person can affect change in people lives forever. As true Christians we should desire to want to be that person who affects change in people lives, and I want to be a vessel for him. I think of a song that alot of us sing “Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and Holy tried and true. With thanksgiving I will be a living sanctuary for you.” I want to be his ambassador, and I want to continue to be a light. But I have a lot of work that needs to be done. I must be refined by the fire of his word, and his daily presence. I must submit everything to him, to be a true minister of the gospel. I must be trained and mentored to be a man of God. Lord I pray that you set a fire and desire in my heart to serve you, to live for you, and to love with compassion. I need you every-day of my life. I need your word to correct, to instill, and to train me. I need your Holy Spirit to comfort and teach me your ways. I want to be a Godly leader for you. Oh Lord please hear my humble cry! I am calling out Light the Fire Again!

Lord I pray for all the youth of America, and I pray for our youth at our local church. Lord touch them like you never touched them before. Place a burden for you in their hearts, to truly live it day by day. Lord I pray for all the churches in America, ignite that fire of revival in all OUR hearts!!! Because we need you in our lives everyday, and you are the air that we BREATH!