June 8th, 2010 ~ What is your hope?

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

Praise the LORD!

Praise the LORD, O my soul!
While I live I will praise the LORD;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

Do not put your trust in princes,
Nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help.
His spirit departs, he returns to his earth;
In that very day his plans perish.

Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help,
Whose hope is in the LORD his God,

Who made heaven and earth,
The sea, and all that is in them;
Who keeps truth forever,

Who executes justice for the oppressed,
Who gives food to the hungry.
The LORD gives freedom to the prisoners.

The LORD opens the eyes of the blind;
The LORD raises those who are bowed down;
The LORD loves the righteous.

The LORD watches over the strangers;
He relieves the fatherless and widow;
But the way of the wicked He turns upside down.

The LORD shall reign forever—
Your God, O Zion, to all generations.

Praise the LORD!

Psalm 146

Thought For The Day:

"Put you hope in God and know true blessing."

Put your hope in God, and not mere mortals. If we look at the life of Paul we see how excited he is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with people around the world. For Paul there is only one place to put hope and that is in God. Paul wants everyone to know that as well.

How exciting it is for our youth to be graduating and moving on in life to larger arenas, such as work trip, summer vacations, college, graduate school, and the work place. In all of these transitions, as well as all transitions in life, there is only one place for young and old alike to put our hope, and that is in God. Because of this hope young people, and old alike, should share our faith with others just like the apostle Paul did, and witness the love of Christ.

It is the message of hope from which we get blessing.

Selah people' and friends what do you hope for? What does it mean to put your hope in God during times of change? Find opportunities to grow in your faith this summer; and share your faith story with others, and encourage others to grow in their faith walks. Share the message of hope.

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"My brothers and sisters please remember regardless of our your age we can continue to grow and place our Hope on in God. Man will always let you down and disappoint you. Be sure to share with others God's message of Hope and confirm it in your daily lives. We pray this special prayer today as a prayer for Hope. Amen"

In Christ Love and service,

Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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June 6th, 2010 ~ He Prepares the Way for Victory

Are you ready for the victory that God has waiting?

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ…"

2 Corinthians 2:14

There are times in life when we all face situations that seem impossible. It's easy to get discouraged and think that things won't ever work out. But the Scripture tells us that God goes before us and makes our crooked places straight. In other words, even though you may not have the connections you need right now, you don't have to worry. God is going before you lining up the right people, arranging the right breaks, and setting up the right opportunities.

He is preparing the way for victory!

Selah people' and friends today, if you are facing difficulty, don't fall into the temptation to get negative and sour. That adversity is no a surprise to God. He's not up in the heavens scratching His head and thinking, "Oh, no. Now what am I going to do?" No, He already has every day of your life written in His book. Before you had that problem, God already had the solution. He is going before you right now preparing the next chapter of your life. Stay in faith and keep the right attitude because He is moving you forward into the victory He has prepared for you! Your knock out is coming and you will be victorious...keep fighting the good fight!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father God, thank You for ordering and directing my steps. Thank You for working behind the scenes on my behalf. I choose today to trust in You, knowing that You are good, and You always lead me into victory. In Jesus' Name. Amen"

In Christ Love and service,

Patrick


Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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June 5th, 2010 ~ Simplify

Let's get back to basics and get into God's Word...

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple"


Psalm 119:130

Selah people' and friends do you ever feel overwhelmed by the obligations of everyday life? Does your schedule sometimes feel complicated?

One of the enemy's greatest tactics is to keep people so busy doing so many good things that there isn't time for the most important thing. Jesus said that in this life one thing is needed and that is to sit at His feet and spend time in His Word.

I have found that when His Word is a priority in our lives, everything else in life will fall into place.

Today, do you need to simplify your life in order to make room in your schedule for Him? If you're not sure how to order your day, simply ask Him to give you wisdom and show you how to manage your time. He loves you so much, and He loves it when you call upon His name. Remember, He longs to be good to those who are looking for His goodness. Simplify your life today so you can receive the light and understanding He desires to give to you.

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father God, today I surrender everything to You. I give You my mind, will, and emotions. I give You my schedule and ask for Your wisdom to order my days. I choose to put You first and thank You for leading me and guiding me in every decision I face today. In Jesus' Name. Amen."



Your brother in Christ,
Patrick

Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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June 4th, 2010 - Leadership Learned from Nature

God has given us a vast world to learn from...

What is God speaking to you today?

Selah people' and friends,

I had this forwarded to me from Mac at SimpleTruth.com. He shares with us a video story of how in through nature God can show we humans how we could better work as a team. Be it in our jobs, church, families or actual sports teams. You may ask yourself what the secret is to this? No secret...it is has been here for us all the time and we just haven't stopped long enough to reflect on what it means.

You see this group is a society where teamwork, loyalty and communication are the norm rather than the exception. Sound like utopia? Actually, it's already present in nature - in a wolf pack.

The wolf pack knows who it is. Those in the pack exist for each other. Today, if you pause from your day long enough to click the link you'll watch a beautiful movie (less than 4 minutes) that is about wolves and how they can teach us a lot about leadership and about life.

Just sit back, turn up your speakers, and enjoy the music, the photographs, the words and God's message for you and your "Pack"!

Link to video:

http://www.wisdomofwolves.com/?cm_mmc=Responsys-_-WK-_-6.5.2010-_-TWOWmovie

In Christ Love and service,

Patrick


Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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June 3, 2010 ~ Open Your Heart

God has forgiven us for so much...
Why can't we forgive others and truly allow our hearts to be open?

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"…he who has been forgiven little loves little"

Luke 7:47

Forgiveness is such a powerful gift from heaven above. It's like a door on our heart. When we choose to forgive, it opens our heart so that we can receive everything God has in store for us. But when we hold onto unforgiveness, bitterness and resentment, it closes up our heart and keeps us from moving forward in the blessings of God.

The scripture tells us that if we don't forgive others, God cannot forgive us. That's because the door on our heart is closed. If forgiveness doesn't go out, forgiveness can't come in. But when we choose to forgive, we open our heart so we can receive His forgiveness and allow His love to flow freely through us.

Forgiveness increases our capacity to receive!

Selah people' and friends today remember, people will let you down, they will hurt you and they will disappoint you. Don't let the actions of others block your relationship with the Father by holding unforgiveness. Instead, choose to forgive so that you can increase your capacity to receive everything He has in store for you! I believe God intended me to share this message just for you today...why not stop wasting your time and listen to what God is telling you today. This message is for you!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Heavenly Father, thank You for forgiving me and setting me free. Today I choose to forgive others so that I can have room in my heart to receive Your forgiveness and love. Thank You for setting me free. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick


Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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June 2, 2010 ~ Spirit of Unity

Are we connected to those we care most about in a spirit of unity?

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus"

Romans 15:5

I ask you as my brothers and sisters do you find that you are surrounded by people all the time, but yet you still feel disconnected? In your family, is everyone going in different directions, always busy, always doing their own thing? I've found that we really have to make a conscious effort to walk and live in unity with the people in our lives and not allow distractions to pull us apart. Yesterday, my daughter Maddie was celebrating with end of school awards in the gym at Grantham. I had worked all day trying to get the ducks-in-a-row as they say so I could go and share one hour with her. Of course the business of work and life tried to stand between me and getting to her. Sometimes we have to make a stand if we are going to truly connect and walk in the unity of the spirit with those we care most about.

Walking in a spirit of unity goes beyond just getting along, it's about going the extra mile to support one another and lift each other up. If you want to get the most out of life, you've got to draw a line in the sand and say,

"I'm going to slow down and connect with the people I love. I'm not going to take my relationships for granted."

Selah people' and friends start today by calling a friend or family member that you haven't talked to in a while. Reach out to them and let them know they are important. Make time to have dinner as a family and support each other's activities. When you walk and live in unity, you bless the Lord and open the door for His supernatural blessing in your own life in return!

OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:

"Father in heaven, thank You for the relationships in my life. Help me find creative ways to connect with the people I love. Help me to walk and live in a spirit of unity as You commanded. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick


Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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June 1, 2010 ~One Thing is Needed

Do you keep the ONE THING close to you...?
God's Holy Word!!!!

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:

"But only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her"

Luke 10:42


In today's world, most people find that life is full. We have over 500 channels on TV, an unlimited number of sites to browse on the internet, cell phones, smartphone, ipods, ipads, netbooks, tablets and PDA's to keep us connected 24 hours a day. Everywhere you look there is something to do or some kind of entertainment all the time. If we're not careful, we'll fall into the trap of thinking that we've always got to be busy doing something.

But Jesus invites us to be still because really, only one thing is needed.

I heard somebody say one time, what if we treated our Bibles like we do our cell phones? Can you imagine people in the elevators, lobbies and shopping malls thumbing through their Bibles all day long? Can you see people reading and studying the Word while sitting in traffic and at red lights? Not that you should do that, but the point I'm making is that we need to live our lives in balance and make the Word of God a priority. Let's make sure we don't allow the distractions of life to keep us from the one thing that is needed.


OUR PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Heavenly Father, today I set my heart and affections on You. I choose to lay down the distractions of life and put You first because You are the one thing that is needed. Help me keep my mind focused on You as I declare Your praises throughout the day. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

Your brother in Christ,
Patrick


Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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