Today’s Above All Else Scripture uses a phrase that is easily misunderstood: fear of the Lord. It is actually my hope that through our 21 day Above All Else feast our fear has increased dramatically. By fear we mean reverence and commitment to our King of kings. I wrote about authenticity in faith with reverence and commitment in Chapter 1 of Just RISE UP! Does this speak to your heart this morning? I truly believe that people in this generation respect those who stand for something, who live differently because they believe in something—any- thing—greater than themselves. This goes back … Continue Reading »»
Sarah Martin
As we draw near the end of our 21 Day Above All Else feast this is a good time to evaluate. Living intentionally to worship Jesus means a daily evaluation, regrouping. Have we soaked in His presence to the point of saturation? Have we worshipped Him from every angle, seeking out all that God, the great I Am, is? Have I decreased for Him to increase in my heart, mind, and soul? (John 3:30) Today’s Above All Else Scripture needs to be coupled with the ever familiar passage from Jeremiah. I am certian you know this one by heart but … Continue Reading »»
Jumping in feet first. That is the best way to describe my attitude and actions before God started reigning me in and telling me to keep my head down. You see, it is in my nature to forge my own path. When I get a “great” idea, I’m all in. But, as I’ve splashed in the pool making a mess with water all around me, God is faithful anyway. He grabs my hand, pulls me out, wraps a towel around me and says, sit…child. Sit still for my ways are higher. I own the high way, the best paths. The … Continue Reading »»