March 24, 2012 ~ Accelerate!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"My times are in Your hand..."

Psalm 31:15

TODAY'S WORD:

One thing I've learned is that God doesn't always work on our timetable. In fact, He rarely does. But in a single moment, God can change your life! All throughout Scripture, we see examples of how God was working behind the scenes and instantly turned things around for His people. Scripture tells us He is the same yesterday, today and forever which means He can instantly turn things around for you, too!

You may be going through some difficulty today, but be encouraged because your times are in God's hands. He wants to accelerate things in your favor. He wants to take you further than you dreamed possible and work in your life in ways beyond what you have ever imagined.

Selah people' and friends let this truth sink down into your heart today. Resist discouragement by speaking His Word over your future. Keep standing. Keep hoping; keep believing because He is working behind the scenes. He's going to accelerate your times and lead you into the life of victory He has for you!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father God, today I humbly come before You giving You all that I am. I trust that my times are in Your hands. I trust that You are working things out in my favor. I set my focus on You knowing that You are working things out for my good. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,

Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church

Four Oaks, NC

http://selahchurch.com

March 22, 2012 ~ That You May Be Healed!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results"


James 5:16

TODAY'S WORD:
Relationships are so important in the eyes of God. As His children, He desires that we live in unity and stay connected with one another. When we are transparent and pray for each other, something supernatural takes place. We open the door for God to pour out His abundant blessing and healing in our lives. When we walk in love and unity, our prayers become more effective, and His power is released through us.

Living in peace and unity doesn't mean you have to agree with everyone around you all the time. It means you look for common ground. It means you reach out to others; you pray for them and help meet their needs.

Jennifer and I recently felt called by God to take on the role of teachers for young adults at Selah. This is a wonderful opportunity as ministers to put on the hat of teacher and facilitator sharing God's word and life issues with young people face-to-face. This is what it means to be a brother and sister in Christ for others.

Selah people' and friends when we put the needs of others first, God will always make sure our own needs are abundantly supplied. When we live with a servant's heart toward others, it opens the door for God's complete healing — physically, spiritually and emotionally.
OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father in heaven, thank You for revealing Your truth to my heart. I choose Your ways above my own and ask that You open opportunities for me to pray for others and open the door for Your healing power. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor
Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
http://selahchurch.com

March 21, 2012 ~ Dreams in the Making...

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

" 'Here comes that dreamer!' they said to each other"

Genesis, 37:19

TODAY'S WORD:

In scripture, Joseph was a dreamer. His dreams were so real that he just had to tell others about them. Not everyone was as excited about Joseph's dreams as he was, but that didn't keep him from dreaming. It didn't keep him from believing what was in his heart. When opposition came, when his family turned their back on him, when he was falsely accused and thrown into prison, he kept on dreaming. His life didn't take the route he had expected, but God was working behind the scenes realigning his steps until those dreams in his heart became reality.

Selah people' and friends today, I want to encourage you, no matter what route your life has taken, no matter who has turned their back on you, no matter what anyone else has said about you, those God-given dreams in your heart are still in the making. Your part is to keep believing, keep forgiving, keep following your heart, and stay obedient to His Word. As you stay in faith, just like Joseph, God will take you from the pit to the palace. He'll order your steps and fulfill those dreams and desires He has placed within you!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father, thank You for the dreams and desires You've placed within me. Even when I can't see it, I trust that You are working behind the scenes. I choose to tune out the negative voices and press into You. Keep me close and guide my every step in Jesus' name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,

Patrick

March 19, 2012 ~ Call It Like You See It!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did"

Romans 4:17

TODAY'S WORD:

One thing I've learned is that God calls the things that are not as if they already are. He doesn't call you what you are; He calls you the way He sees you. That's because He creates with His words, and you do, too.  Remember that God designed and wired you a certain way. Designed for good works as the word reminds us in (Ephesians 2:10). I also must note that Callings do not need to be entirely or just a calling to preach – you can be called to be a teacher, plumber, mother, banker, travel agent, builder, politician, engineer, journalist, artist, nurse…and you can answer your call and do it to serve God and His people, our brothers and sisters in Christ as well as to help reach the lost. God calls you to use the gifts you have that are part of you to demonstrate who he is, as well as to "do stuff" which is a part of our christian walk with the Lord.

I can remember when I stepped up to pastor Selah church full time the first Sunday of 2003 a little over 9 years ago (seems like just a year or so ago), I'd never ministered/pastor a congregation before. I had served Browning's United Methodist as a lay leader,Chairman of the administrative board, council member, choir, Sunday school teacher and yes I had filled pulpits for 9 years as "fill in" any where and any denomination that called me but  for me to be the leader of a flock I was afraid. I felt unqualified, inexperienced, and intimidated. The whole time, on the inside, I could hear that still, small voice saying, "Patrick, you are well able. You can do all things through Christ. Stop running from this and run to it. Get after it for son you have what it takes. You are strong in the Lord." God was calling me something that I was not. I was not strong and bold and confident. I was weak, insecure, and intimidated. Somehow, like many other pastors before me I had the faith to believe what God said about me, not what negative thoughts I was having or excuses. And it didn't happen overnight, but little by little, I became what God called me(Pastor to a thriving, living, breathing, growing congregation of fellow believers). Today I still battle to be more for God and to be transformed to all He wants me to become for my family, my congregation, my community and for all the loss I have yet to share the good news with.

Selah people' and friends today, follow His example and call things that are not as though they are. Look through your eyes of faith and call it like you see it. Don't use your words to talk about your situation; use your words to change your situation. Keep speaking words of faith, keep praying, keep believing and keep moving forward into the bright future He has for you!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

Father God, today I choose to look through my eyes of faith and call things that are not as though they are. I declare victory over every area of my life no matter what is happening around me. Thank You for the gift of faith. In Jesus' Name Amen.

Your brother in Christ,

Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church

Four Oaks, NC

http://selahchurch.com

March 18, 2012 ~ Direction and Protection...

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE :

"For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless"

Psalm 84:11

TODAY'S WORD:

My friends God has many ways of pouring out His favor and goodness on our lives. Scripture says that He is your sun and shield. What does the sun do for us? It lights our way, keeps us warm, and nourishes the plants of the earth so that we can have food. Think about that for a moment. The earth is sustained by its relationship to the sun, and God wants to sustain you through your relationship with Him. He wants to give you direction and be your shield of protection against all the fiery darts of the enemy. In the natural, it's easy to fall into the trap of relying on the things of this world to direct and protect us. But when we put our trust and hope in our heavenly Father, not only does it enrich our relationship with Him, it opens the door to the supernatural realm. It opens the door to supernatural favor, wisdom, divine connections, new ideas and so much more. Selah people' and friends when you trust in Him, He shines His light on your path and leads you forward into the blessing and victory He has prepared for you!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father in heaven, today I open my heart and mind to You. I choose to put my trust in You and receive Your blessing of direction and protection. Show me Your ways that I may walk with You today and always in Jesus' name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,

Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church

Four Oaks, NC

http://selahchurch.com