Tuesday, April 28, 2009

"God's Vision For You

Vision from God is something that is all consuming!  Jesus said of the church, "Zeal for Your house has eaten me up."  Paul wrote, "I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord."  To hear from God and be directed in specific ways by Him,  we must spend quality time with Him.  When we hear His clear voice and receive His specific marching orders,  His vision for us will almost always, stop us in our tracks, send us out to help people, strengthen us to finish the course, and stretch us by faith to new levels of victory.  I want to encourage you today to, "lift your vision high and you will see the glory of the Lord, for without a progressive vision we dwell aimlessly." God says,  I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord.  Plans to prosper and bless you, plans to give you a future and a hope."

-JN

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

We Must Affirm Our Youth

What a joy and privilege to invest in and minister to this next generation. The Bible says, 'You have not many fathers'. We need to father this generation with love, affirmation, and truth.

Our young people are hungry for God, very creative, and visionary - They are capable of birthing God given dreams. Let's get behind them, encouraging and cultivating God's awesome plan for their lives. Most important WE must exemplify the love and wisdom of the Holy Spirit as we shape and direct our precious children.

Let's declare the work of Jesus, the Cross of Christ, to our youth and we will see Almighty God's awesome plan become a reality. We believe in You.

-JN