One of the speakers I met was S.J. Hill and after conversing with him, I purchased his book, Enjoying God. In his Introduction to that book, S.J. Hill writes:

What is the meaning of life? It’s a question that has been debated by everyone from philosophers and theologians to college students in their dorm rooms. I believe the Westminster Confession contains the best answer to this age-old issue. Contemplating the reason for man’s existence, seventeenth-century theologians concluded that “the chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.”

I remember the first time I read this statement. My heart leaped. There was something about the idea of enjoying God that inspired me. It captured my imagination. For weeks, I found myself asking the same burning questions — “Is is possible for someone to truly enjoy God?” “Is this what my heart has been longing for all these years?” These questions kept swirling in my mind.

It was during this time that I came across writings by John Piper that left an indelible mark on my life. He suggested that these theologians were not talking about two different things — glorifying God and enjoying Him. Piper felt the best way to capture the real meaning of this statement was to replace the word “and” with “by.” He concluded that “the chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever!“

God wants to capture your heart. The commitment He wants from you is not the kind you can work up through some sort of spiritual pep rally. It’s the kind that is born out of intimacy. It stems from a passionate love that causes men and women to forsake everything else for the Pearl of Great Price. Anything less just doesn’t satisfy.

I invite you to take a journey with me into God’s heart. You will never be the same. It’s the journey for which we were created — enjoying God.

For me journaling is the lead domino for my life because it leads to INTIMACY with God, while at the same time it allows be to record my journey with him. Without a doubt, the greatest legacy I will ever leave behind in my journal – full of tens of thousands of God stories, God ideas, and God miracles.

If you haven’t already done so, I highly recommend reading S.J. Hill’s Enjoying God: Experiencing Intimacy With the Heavenly Father.

 
More Blessings

1) Give Me My Mountain – Father and Sons Music (YouTube video)

 
2) 2012: The Year Everything Begins To Make Sense – prophetic insights by Johnny Enlow, pastor of Daystar Church in Atlanta, Georgia

3) Give me Jesus – (AirTran Airways Flight) – referred by Nancy Slocum who wrote “WOW! Watch this!”

4) SHARE your blessing A comment on my 30DTB blog led me to Day #12 of 30 Days to Breakthrough

 
Blessings to glorify God by enjoying Him forever!

Joseph

Joseph Peck, M.D.
“Blessed to be a blessing”
Dr. Breakthrough, THE CONNECTOR, and The Journal Guy
Founder and Executive Director of Webinars777
Breakthrough Life Coach helping your DREAMS come true
Creative Marketing and Communication Specialist

Empower 2000, Inc.
Empowering and Connecting a new generation of THOUGHT LEADERS
Changing Lives to Disciple Nations

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P.S.S. Spiritual Journaling will transform your life!

UNCOMMON Journaling is the key
to unlock YOUR dreams!

 
Almost all of us live our lives as if we are going to live for years. Yet the truth of the matter is none of us have the promise of tomorrow. This moment is all you and I have. That’s why the 60-60 Experiment. staying in continuous, moment-by-moment conversation with God, is so important.

In 1930, Frank Laubach wrote in hi journal, “It is exactly that ‘moment-by-moment’ surrender, responsiveness, obedience, sensitiveness, pliability, ‘lost in His love’ that I desire to explore with all my might.”

Based on personal email replies and conversations, it’s safe to say last week’s “Sunday Inspiration: What is The 60-60 Experiment?” had a profound impact on several people. One of my clients (John Norquay) even set his watch to beep every 15 minutes to remind him to intentionally connect with God.

So what? Now What?

For the past six weeks, I’ve been having weekly Master’s Mind Marketing coaching calls with John and Cherie Norquay. In the past two weeks, the Holy Spirit inspired Cherie to write a new song and create a music video titled “Did I Really Live?” This came after soon after Cherie’s parents moving far away (i.e. 20 minutes away in Wisconsin to more than 1000 miles away in Florida). She performed this song to a large group of women in Green Bay Wisconsin this weekend. I believe this song will ultimately minister to and inspire millions of people.

CLICK HERE to watch Cherie’s music video “Did I Really Live?” on her YouTube fan page.

Cherie is a die-hard entrepreneur. At this moment in time, God has placed her 1) home schooling four of her five children, 2) assisting her husband with his 401k business, 3) writing, recording, and performing worship music, 4) launching a skin care business , and 5) building tangible businesses for women in Africa.

 
On Oct 17, I received the sad news that one of my good friends who is a few years younger than me and has taken good care of himself was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. To the best of my knowledge, he has never smoked.

In their book “One Month To Live“, Kerry and Chris Shook ask the important question, “What would you do if you knew you had one month to live?”

Did I Really Live?

 
More Blessings

1) Find a Breakthrough Life Coach – This list of Christian life coaches (in 27 states and 19 countries) are all graduates of the Life Breakthrough Academy’s foundational course in Biblical coaching.

2) Travis Corey’s Videos – Watch this amazing 2 minute video in full screen mode // Everyone who can breathe needs to watch this (Facebook)

3) Holy Spirit breaks out at a football game

 
Blessings to experience the power in making every day count!

Joseph

Joseph Peck, M.D.
“Blessed to be a blessing”
Dr. Breakthrough, THE CONNECTOR, and The Journal Guy
Founder and Executive Director of Webinars777
Breakthrough Life Coach helping your DREAMS come true
Creative Marketing and Communication Specialist

Empower 2000, Inc.
Empowering and Connecting a new generation of THOUGHT LEADERS
Changing Lives to Disciple Nations

STAY CONNECTED
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P.S.S. Spiritual Journaling will transform your life!

UNCOMMON Journaling is the key
to unlock YOUR dreams!

Join the conversation! Share your comments below about “Did I really live?”

Welcome to Day #10 of your “30 Days To Breakthrough” journey.

For the past two days we discussed the importance to BE Outstanding and SIMPLIFY. Today our topic is Live on PURPOSE!

QUOTE
“Purpose powers passion!” – John G. Miller

LESSON
One of the things that kept me going through significant trials over the past few years is knowing my life purpose.

To live on purpose, you must know your purpose.

If you haven’t already done so, I suggest you write out your life purpose statement and then read that frequently. Keep it short. It doesn’t have to be perfect or final. It just needs to be. Over time you will refine that.

If the ladder isn’t leaning against the right wall, it doesn’t matter how fast you climb it.

Besides knowing your life purpose, it’s important to live each day, week, month, and year on purpose. Having written goals helps you do that.

What would you do if you knew you had one month to live?

In the Spring of 2009 I read a book called “One Month To Live” by Kerry and Chris Shook. That had a profound impact on me. I particularly liked this Day 1 assignment:

As quickly as possible, without thinking too hard or too long, make a list of five things you’d change about your life if you knew you only had a month to live. Choose at least one to begin changing today, right now.

Give that a try and see what happens. This “30 Days To Breakthrough” is fruit of my doing that.

QUESTION (write down what comes to your heart)
Lord, what one thing do you recommend I change about my life this month?

LINK of the Day
One Month To Live – Kerry and Chris Snook’s online resource

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for the precious gift of life. Help me to know and live the purpose you created me for. Teach me to live each day with a sense of urgency, as if I had only one month to live. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.

Blessings to live on purpose!

R. Joseph Peck, M.D.
“Blessed to be a blessing”
THE CONNECTOR and The Journaling Guy

TEAM DESTINY

P.S. Sign up TODAY for my free E-course ““30 Days To Breakthrough” God wants to transform your life NOW!

P.S.S. Spiritual Journaling will transform your life!

UNCOMMON Journaling is the key
to unlock YOUR dreams!

God is on the move and doing amazing things in this earth! He continues to draw the body of Christ together in unity for His purposes. People may not be aware of all or see all that the Lord is doing but He truly is “CONNECTING THE DOTS”.

THE MOMENTUM OF THE WFJ GLOBAL MOVEMENT IS BUILDING UP SPEED. The dam is about to break free and there will be undeniable evidence of God’s hand moving on His People. THE YOUTH WILL PLAY A BIG PART IN THE AWAKENING THAT WILL COME FORTH!

Upon awakening this morning I received a WFJ (Word From Jesus). It was just in time and so appropriate for the second webinar of three taking place at 8AM today. Dr. Joseph Peck was hosting the Words From Jesus: How To Hear God’s Voice Webinar. Today’s topic was “The $14,400 Miracles!” The guest panelists were Doug Barclay, Bob Sims, and Bertha Hinson. During this life-changing, world changing webinar, they shared what Dr. Peck considered to be their BIGGEST GOD STORY FOR THE PAST SEVEN YEARS!

Without knowing what was going to be said today, this is what Jesus spoke to my heart. It’s so amazing how He is always right on time and right on target!

WFJ: SEEDTIME AND HARVEST

Now is the time of seedtime and harvest. I AM MOVING IN THIS EARTH IN UNUSUAL WAYS. I am the Lord of the Harvest. As long as the earth remains there is seedtime and harvest. I am planting My Word in the hearts of My people worldwide and they are speaking it out and it will bear much fruit. I DO NOT COMPROMISE MY WORD. It does not return void and it is accomplished.

MY WORD WILL BRING BILLIONS OF SOULS INTO MY KINGDOM. The Great Commission is going forth. I am also calling My people to sow financial seeds to bring in this end time harvest. SEEDS SOWN IN MY NAME FOR MY PURPOSES WILL REAP A GOD SIZED HARVEST. SPREAD MY WORD. SPREAD YOUR GIVING AND PARTAKE OF MY GLORY.

I bless you and invite you to enter My joy in the name of Jesus!

Your soon coming King!

Love in Jesus,

Nancy Slocum
“A pen in God’s hand giving LOVE a voice”
The Bellows of God
www.abigail777.com

Prayer Power
Lord God Almighty, thank you for what you are doing in this earth through your people. Help us to catch the vision of what you are doing so we can become a part of it. We leave the results in your hands, for you are the Lord of the Harvest. Help us to be sensitive to your Holy Spirit so we can hear and obey You, in Jesus name. Amen

I BLESS YOU with the joy, laughter, and peace of God! I BLESS YOU with God’s amazing grace! I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

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Webinar Details

• Title: The $14,400 Miracles
• Series: Words From Jesus: How to hear God’s voice
• Date/Time: Saturday December 12, 2009, 8 am EST
• Facilitator: Holy Spirit
• Host: Dr. Joseph Peck
• Panelists:
  - Doug Barclay: Regional Director in Partner Relations for Operation Mobilization (OM USA)
  - Bob Sims: Visionary of visionaries; Estensive business and ministry experience
  - Bertha Hinson: founder of Beauty From Ashes TV and His Gateway
  - Abigail Slocum: founder of God Whispers

In October 2002, I first met Doug Barclay at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes retreat at The Cove in Asheville, NC. As a result of our discussion, Doug left his full-time job in sales to pursue full-time ministry work with Operation Mobilization.

Through a most peculiar series of circumstances, I was eventually prompted by the Holy Spirit to sow an UNCOMMON $14,4000 (12 x $1,200) seed into Doug’s life in February 2003, which was my largest financial gift up to that time. It so happened this was the exact amount (to the dollar) Doug needed to begin work with Operation Mobilization and he began his new job on 03-03-03. Coincidence? I don’t think so. Numbers are significant to God.

An UNCOMMON seed always yields an UNCOMMON harvest. An UNCOMMON seed is one inspired by Holy Spirit for a God-sized result.

Here is what we covered …

The BIG PICTURE – God’s VISION

1) Doug Barclay

• How God connected Doug and Dr. Peck
• Why Doug left his full-time sales job to go into full-time ministry work
• Fruit of obedience in sowing an UNCOMMON seed into Doug’s life
• Why Dr. Peck sowed the $14,400 seed into Doug’s life

Click on the image below to watch this 73 minute Camtasia video with Doug

RIGHT CLICK HERE and choose “Save Target As” to download the 73 minute (13 Mb) MP3 recording of this interview with Doug Barclay.

2) Bob Sims

• How God connected Bob and Dr. Peck
• Why Bob sowed a $14,400 seed into Dr. Peck’s company (Empower 2000) and God’s billion soul vision
• The Angel Breakthrough story (12 angels)
• Fruit of obedience in sowing an UNCOMMON seed into Joseph’s company (Empower 2000) and God’s billion soul vision

Click on the image below to watch this 52 minute Camtasia video with Bob

RIGHT CLICK HERE and choose “Save Target As” to download the 52 minute (9 Mb) MP3 recording of this interview with Bob Sims.

3) Bertha Hinson

• How God connected Bertha and Dr. Peck
• Why Bertha sowed a $14,400 seed into Dr. Peck’s company (Empower 2000) and God’s billion soul vision
• Fruit of sowing into God’s billion soul vision

4) Abigail Slocum

• How God connected Abigail and Dr. Peck
• Abigail’s feedback on what Doug, Bob, and Bertha shared
• Fruit Abigail has noticed as a result of people sowing the $14,400 seeds into God’s billion soul vision
• How God launched the “Words From Jesus” global movement through the $14,400 seeds to teach people how to hear God’s voice

5) How God launched the “Words From Jesus” global movement through the $14,400 seeds to teach people how to hear God’s voice

6) “You Were Born For This” by Bruce Wilkinson
We expect this video and/or audio to be published in January 2010

BREAKTHROUGH RESOURCES

• #WFJ: THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS IS CHRIST! (Dec 19, 2009)
• #WFJ: The $14,400 Miracles (Dec 12, 2009)
• #WFJ: The Spiritual Triangle Between Virginia, the U.K., and Italy (Dec 5, 2009)
• Opportunities to invest in yourself and the Kingdom of God (Nov 4, 2009)
• The Angel Breakthrough and the $14,400 Miracle (Sep 14, 2009)

Blessings to TAKE ACTION to make this your most special Christmas season ever!

Joseph Peck, M.D.
“Blessed to be a blessing”
THE CONNECTOR and The Journal Guy
Founder and Executive Director of Webinars777 and Seminars777
Community Transformation Specialist
Changing Lives to Disciple Nations
www.empower2000.com

TEAM DESTINY

“By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit;” (John 15:8a)

P.S. At the Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders in the U.K. earlier this year, the primary word received was “no more business as usual.”

P.S.S. Do you sense a nudge to sow a $14,400 seed into God’s billion soul vision? If so, please call Dr. Joseph Peck (540-547-4240).

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)

How does knowing that God knows everything motivate you to live a godly life?

I’m passionate about helping people, including you, share their God stories, products, and services with the world. That’s what JIREH Marketing is all about – combining 1) Journaling (to hear God’s voice), 2) Coaching (for support, encouragement, and accountability), and 3) Web 2.0 (relationship marketing) for EXPLOSIVE KINGDOM IMPACT.

In mid December, I asked my intercessory prayer team to pray that God would send me 3 JIREH Marketing interns to work for me for free for 3 months so I could train them to train others – that’s discipleship. On Saturday January 10, exactly 3 people showed up for the very first JIREH training session and made the 3 month commitment. Now all three of those people, including my pastor, Matt Gregory, have their own blogs and have begun blogging.

One of those 3 interns is Beth Spangler, who has an absolutely amazing God story of deliverance and restoration. Beth has already written 5 wonderful blog posts since we created her blog on Jan 9. Her latest blog is titled “God Knows” and discusses God’s unconditional love. It’s interesting that this past Sunday (Feb 1), Matt happened to begin his February sermon series titled “Unconditional.”

To read Beth’s blog posts, visit today’s Blessings of the Day.

God’s vision: Because of the help of my interns, our team was able to help start more than 10 new blogs for various people and organizations during January alone. It’s my hope and prayer that during 2009, TEAM DESTINY can work together to launch more than 10,000 new blogs. A prerequisite to belong to the TEAM DESTINY tribe is a JIREH Marketing Membership.

Prayer Power
Papa, thank You for Beth Spangler and the miracle You have worked in her life. Thank You for your thoughts you think toward me of peace to give me a future and a hope. Help me and my readers to grasp and experience your unconditional love in deeper and richer ways. Thank You Jesus. Amen and hallelujah!

Blessings of the Day
Beth777.com – “Beth for Jesus” blog

“JIREH Marekting: Empowering Christian Women” webinar (11 am EST today)

“Experiencing God Through Journaling: Life and Relationship Enrichment” webinar (6 pm EST today)

Blessings to be motivated to live a godly life knowing God knows everything!

And some of them were persuaded; and a great multitude of the devout Greeks, and not a few of the leading women. (Acts 17:4)

How are you shaping culture in your sphere of influence?

About two weeks ago I listened to a BlogTalkRadio show hosted by Erik Olson. During that Erik talked about the huge transfer in power and wealth that is taking place from the corporate world to entrepreneurs. When I shared that with Jerry Graham, he told me there is a simultaneous transfer of power and wealth to God’s Kingdom builders, fervent disciples of Jesus who are advancing the Kingdom of God on this earth. I agree.

But there is another major trend taking place – the transfer of power and wealth from men to women. That’s apparent in many arenas of the marketplace, including the political one. During recent correspondence with Jack Serra, he told me that 80% of the people who buy and read his book “Marketplace, Marriage, and Revival” are women. I see something similar in Relationship Marketing (Web 2.0).

It’s no wonder that many women are thriving with Relationship Marketing. In general, they tend to be much more relational than men. The mantra for Relationship Marketing is “Relationships first. Business second.” For women this is usually natural. While many men are clinging to the “security” (and power) of the corporate world, women are getting a jump start establishing their own businesses on the web. It’s neat to watch.

Recently I got connected with Cheryl Smith, founder of CultureSmith Consulting, through Twitter (there’s that word again). I plan to interview Cheryl on BlogTalkRadio in the next few weeks. Here is what Cheryl says in her online bio:

“As a young girl, I often sat on my back porch steps waiting on the garbage truck to come so I would have someone to talk to. I’m pretty sure it’s because I’ve always loved meeting new people. “Never met a stranger,” some say. I have this uncanny ability to get to know others quickly and easily.

I grew up in Georgia in the late ’60’s and early ’70’s. My parents taught us (I’m the youngest of five) to treat others with respect. I spent a lot of time with the Etheridges, an African American family who lived across the street. Jeanine Etheridge was my best friend and her family’s influence helped shape me into the woman I am today. Before I ever heard the term “core value”, respect was already one of mine.

My faith is also very important to me. I find it both challenging and rewarding to consistently follow Christ in all aspects of life. I’m forever on this journey and am thankful for an intimate relationship with a loving God.

I wrote my first diary entry on January 1, 1976 as an 11 year-old girl. During those days and since, I’ve written about the things that are important to me – faith, family and relationships.

Today I’m living my dream and I want the same for others! That’s the message I convey to corporate and non-profit audiences alike. When individuals recognize their God-given uniquenesses and live accordingly, life takes on new purpose and meaning. Personal satisfaction abounds. Teams function more effectively. Customers are more engaged. Organizations grow and prosper.”

I’m impressed with how transparent Cheryl is, how she is living her life on purpose with passion, and how she openly shares her faith. On the home page of her business blog, Cheryl says,

“Blacksmiths work with iron, forging tough metal into strong, beautiful tools. Likewise, CultureSmith Consulting’s President, Cheryl Smith, helps businesses and non-profit organizations identify, develop and harness God-given people potential. After all, culture is more than environment. Culture is people!

Positively impact your culture today. Whether you’re looking for employee training, project or meeting facilitation, or a speaker for your next event, choose CultureSmith Consulting. Contact CultureSmith Consulting to work with your business, association, chamber of commerce, church group or other non-profit organization.”

Prayer Power
Heavenly Father, thank You for women like Cheryl Smith who are positively shaping culture. Bless Cheryl and CultureSmith Consulting with UNCOMMON favor with You and man. May some of my followers choose to contact her and avail themselves of her services. Thank You Jesus. Amen and hallelujah!

Link of the Day
CultureSmith Consulting

Blessings to reach out to positively shape culture in your sphere of influence!

Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105)

How can you empower your life story?
Will you commit to meet with Jesus daily?
When and where are you going to start?
How long are you going to meet with Jesus each day?
What resources do you need to meet with Jesus?

I’ve had a Wow! morning. God is so good! I’ll share part of the story this morning and more tomorrow. If you need encouragement today, read on.

Yesterday at Soul Purpose Church, Pastor Matt preached a message titled “My Life Story Empowered.” He shared that you’ll never know you’re soul purpose until you meet Jesus and then meet with Jesus daily. Key scriptures were Psalm 119:105 and Exodus 33:7-17.

Matt first addressed the question “How do I meet with God?” and then laid out these 4 simple steps

1) Opening prayer – preparation (confess sin) and permission (“Whatever You tell me to do, I’ll do.”)

2) Read (or listen to) Bible. According to Hebrews 4:12, the Word of God is living and active (if you let it be). According to Henry Blackaby, “The Bible is not something that leads to a connection with God; It is the connection with God.” Matt pointed out that while the U.S. Constitution is often referred to a living, breathing document, it’s not really. But contrast this with the Bible.

Matt answered the question “Where do I start in reading through the Bible?” by recommending John, 1 John, Luke, Acts, Romans, then Genesis in that order. What a great suggestion.

Matt’s answer to the question “What am I looking for as I read?” was SPACE PETS = Sin to confess, Promise to claim, Attitude to change, Command to obey, Example to follow, Prayer to pray, Error to avoid, Truth to be believed, Something to thank God for.

3) Journal – meditate and record answers to these questions:
a) What did God say to me? (Which of the SPACE PETS really got my attention today)
b) Why did God say that to me today?
c) What am I going to do today because of what God said to me? (What needs to change?)
d) With whom can I share what God said to me today?

4) Record your response prayer. Commit to follow what He has shown you today. Praise Him for who He is. Thank him for what He has done.

Then Matt did something that every preacher would benefit from. He gave each person 10 minutes to actually practice what he taught using Psalm 1. As I read that Psalm, I underlined “meditates on it (the Word of God) day and night” as my one Command to obey. I made the commitment to spend an hour each morning and night in My Secret Place reading the Bible and praying for specific people on a written list starting that evening.

So yesterday evening before I went to bed, I read all of 1 John out loud in our home. That resulted in a rocket launch this morning. Be sure to catch tomorrow’s message and opportunity.

Prayer Power
Jesus, thank You that every day each of us has the opportunity to meet with You by reading your Word with an open mind and an open heart. Thank You for helping me write today’s message. May those who read it be doers of Your Word, not just hearers. We bless You. Amen and hallelujah!

Link of the Day
Everyone should have a blog. Here’s why

Blessings to empower your life story through a daily meeting with Jesus!

One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple. (Psalm 27:4)

Where do you find peace in the midst of the financial storm?

Our nation in under the judgment of God. We are seeing the consequences of years of greed, selfishness, immorality, etc. The potential ramifications of the current financial storm are much worse than the terrorist attacks of 9-11 or Hurricane Katrina.

Two weeks ago, we witnessed our federal government scramble to come up with a $700 billion bailout plan for some of our major banks despite three fourths of Americans being opposed to that.

According to an article at Forbes.com yesterday evening, “The stock market finished mixed on Friday (Oct 10), capping off a gruesome week that wiped out $2.4 trillion from the stock market as investors grew fearful about stubbornly tight credit and the prospect of a severe recession. The Dow Jones industrial average, after eight consecutive daily losses, finished at its lowest level since April 2003, and suffered its worst weekly percentage loss ever.”

For the week, the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq are down 18%, 15%, and 15% respectively. For the year, the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq are down 36%, 39%, and 39% respectively.

If we add this up, that’s a loss of more than $3 trillion for Americans in two weeks. If we divide this large amount by 100+ million households in America, that’s $30,000 per household. But the loss around the world is much greater than that because the U.S. crisis has shaken the stock markets in Europe and Asia as well. The Forex (Foreign Exchange) is the largest market in the world and trades daily about five times what the U.S. stock and bond markets do combined.

If you research the underlying factors in the current U.S. financial crisis, you will discover that our foundations are much worse than they were before the Great Depression in 1929. Now superimpose all the greed, selfishness, immorality, etc so prevalent in our nation and we have a recipe for disaster. In just one day, each of us can lose everything financially that we have saved for so long.

Our government doesn’t have a clue to what it’s purpose is anymore. It’s grown to the point where it’s trying to be all things to all people. We have hundreds of thousands of laws that erode away at personal freedoms instead of building our foundation on the Ten Commandments which God gave us. One of those Commandments is “Thou shalt not covet!” Covetousness is a big reason why we are experience such a financial crisis.

OK, so where do you find PEACE in the midst of this financial storm? It’s in the house of the LORD as Psalm 27:4 describes above. It’s in prayer – communion with God. And praise is the prayer that changes everything. God inhabits His praises.

Yesterday evening after riding my bicycle 18 miles, I spent about 2 hours watching various “Jesus” and “praise” videos on GodTube first and then YouTube. Finally, I found one that I knew was the right one for this message. Watch it at today’s Link of the Day.

Prayer Power
LORD Jesus, we praise You as the God who offers peace in the midst of any storm. Barack Obama doesn’t have the answers. John McCain doesn’t have the answers. Our government doesn’t have the answers. Only You do. May each of us keep our eyes focused on You, Jesus. May we be bold and step out of the boat to walk on water and do what You have called us to do. May we live our lives on purpose – for You and not ourselves. May we prepare the way for Your soon coming. Thank You Jesus. Amen.

Link of the Day
Chris Tomlin – How great is our God – YouTube video with more than 2.3 million views

Blessings to find peace with Jesus in the midst of this storm!