January 2, 2012 ~ Where Would You Be?

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction"
Psalm 119:92

TODAY'S WORD:

If it had not been for the goodness of God, where would you be? Some wouldn't be alive today. Some would still be addicted to drugs, alcohol, food, sex, pornography or other vices that consume us and out time. If it had not been for God's favor some would still be struggling, barely making it. You may say, "Well brother Patrick, I've got a long way to go." And yes my friend that may be true, but I want you to take a moment today this 2^nd day of 2012 and look back over your life and realize just how far you've come. I shared with my congregation in worship yesterday whatever commitments or resolutions you have made if you slip and stumble do not count it all lost lift yourself and get back at with the strength God has given you. He did not bring you this far to abandon you. Fight the good fight of faith as we move into the best year of our lives.

Brothers in sisters the same God that brought you this far, the same God that has kept you alive is going to carry you through any difficulty you may be facing. The key is to just start praising and thanking Him for His goodness. Thank Him for His favor and blessing upon you. Remember that "Praise" precedes the victory. "Praise" brings the walls of opposition down. "Praise" is the invitation for God to intervene on your behalf!

Selah people' and friends today, I declare that the goodness of God is all over you! He is directing your steps, and you are following His leading. I declare that your best days are ahead, and as you praise Him and thank Him, you will move forward into the victory and blessing He has prepared for you!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father, thank You so much for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. I know that Your hand of favor is upon me. I know that You are leading me and guiding me in victory. Keep me close to You as I surrender every area of my heart and mind to You in Jesus' name. Amen!"

Your brother in Christ,

Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church

Four Oaks, NC

http://selahchurch.com