EMPOWERED

Have you thanked Him?

Have you praised Him?

Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?

Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?

1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)

1-3The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

Psalm 18:30-33 (LB)

What a God he is! How perfect in every way! All his promises prove true. He is a shield for everyone who hides behind him. For who is God except our Lord? Who but he is as a rock? He fills me with strength and protects me wherever I go. He gives me the surefootedness of a mountain goat upon the crags. He leads me safely along the top of the cliffs. He prepares me for battle and gives me strength…

I was drawn to that verse last night by one of the leaders of something called GENERATION PULSE.  (https://www.facebook.com/generationpulseministries)

It is a group of motivated, Christ serving and focused young adults seeking to EMPOWER other young adults for CHRIST and change!  (My definition).

And no, I am not a young adult by any stretch and yes I raised the overall MEAN age of the gathering substantially, but I went to “learn” what made this generation of “change-agents” "pulse if you will.  

I confirmed that they are conversationalists desperate for trans-formative ones.  They are passionate seekers of purpose and are thoughtful “listeners” of their individual and collective spirits.  I was inspired by what I saw and heard.  

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I am ENCOURAGED and ENTHUSIASTIC about partnering with them in the future!

But back to that verse from Psalms 18...

Unpack that passage just a little this morning as you prepare for your day.  

Let it EMPOWER you!

Friends, GOD’s promises ARE true today.  

Therefore today has been crafted for your good (Romans 8).

GOD has equipped you for anything (Philippians 4:13) and has not measured out more than you can take today. (1 Corinthians 10).

GOD has committed to protecting you today; to be your shield, so what or whom should you fear?

GOD is committed to keeping your footing steady and safe as you traverse that "craggy" path ahead.

GOD is and will continuously prepare you for what lies ahead today. He is in today’s fight with you.

Therefore be empowered!

Deuteronomy 31:6

“Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you.”

Far too many times as the GP leaders reminded last night we look at the enormity of our challenges, problems and possibilities forgetting the enormity power and promise of OUR GOD.

Don’t do that today!

Be empowered by GOD’s promises!  Be empowered by HIS protection.  Be empowered by HIS strength and provision!

Remember...

Romans 8:31

…If God is for (YOU), who can be against (YOU)?

Take on today!

I love you all.

And pray for GENERATION PULSE!