Have you ever felt down?
Knocked down?
Under attack by the enemy?
Well we all have but what should we “do”?
The real question is what is Christ doing in us at the moment we are down?
You see, it is “the presence” that you are aware of, either Flesh or Spirit and the choice to act in obedience to Christ that will determine whether you stay down or raise in the victory that is yours in Christ. Too often we are focused on the problem and miss the amazing presence of Christ as our Life. Gal. 5:25 says, If we live by the Spirit, let us walk by the Spirit. It is not by our will power that we get back up but by HIS resurrection power that we live! In this video you will see you don’t need arms or legs to “walk by the Spirit” you just need Jesus, so walk in Him today thanking Him for whatever may have come your way and for the privilege to walk in Him. Click on the following link http://www.maniacworld.com/are-you-going-to-finish-strong.html
Through CHRIST OUR LIFE,
Don Burzynski
Executive Director
CrossLife International, Inc.
2155 15th Ave Suite D-1
Vero Beach, FL. 32960
772-563-0430 Phone
772-563-0480 Fax
www.cross-life.org
February 20, 2009 – 12:32 pm
On my way home from a networking gathering of local pastors in Palm Bay, I picked up a hitch hiker. I do this from time to time. It almost always proves to be an interesting ride.
After packing in his two large duffles into the back seat of my Kia, he quickly extended his hand and introduced himself as Don Wayne- not to be confused with John Wayne who he confirmed is no relation. Read More »
February 15, 2009 – 1:57 pm
This morning was awesome! I can see that you are just as excited as I am about what God is calling us to this year. As a reminder, I wanted to jot down what we believe God is calling us to in 2009. Read More »
February 13, 2009 – 7:05 am
Good Morning!
Day 5 - Fully Equipped
The fast is nearly complete!
What has God done in your life this week? Write it down. Tell someone. Don’t forget this moment!
Has God given you victory in a certain area? Has he healed a hurt. Does he have your attention. What is he calling you to do next?
Just because the this fast is over doesn’t mean you have to lose this relational connectedness that you’ve experienced with God during the fast. Fasting is a way for God to realign our focus on what is truly important. Spend time in prayer asking God to help you be aware of his voice in your everyday life in and out of fasting.
Meditate on this Scripture today:
Hebrews 13.20-21 (TNIV)
20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Sunday
This Sunday, I invite you to come and worship with us. Having spent the week together in fasting and in prayer, we are coming together again on Sunday to celebrate what we believe God is calling us to do in our community this year. You won’t want to miss it!
Encouragement/Questions:
If you need prayer or you have questions, call your Family Connection Minister or email questions@coastalchurch.info . If you would like to encourage others publicly by way of commenting on this blog post, click here.
February 12, 2009 – 8:02 am
Day 4
Trust Him at all Times
How are you doing this morning? Christa and I haven’t been watching TV this week as part of our fast but have kept up with the news via the internet. Our hearts are heavy for the large number of people who are without work in this tough economy. Closest to home, 330 Piper employees were laid off. At least one of our friends was affected by this.
From the looks of things, it has been confirmed once again in history that you can’t trust money. The markets rise and fall and families are victimized by each dip. Read More »
February 11, 2009 – 7:30 am
Day 3 - Distracted
Good Morning!
We’re just about half way through the fast.
By now, you’ve experienced a fair amount of distractions from seeking God this week. We’re busy. It’s hard to find time to stop and unhurriedly spend time in prayer, meditating on the Scripture and listening to God speak softly.
If you’ve struggled with staying focused on the God that you are fasting for this week, don’t become crippled by guilt. Let me ask you this:
Who is the focus of your guilt? Read More »
February 10, 2009 – 8:13 am
Moving from Grumpy to Focused
Day 2 -
Good Morning,
How is your spiritual pursuit of God coming along? What is God doing?
Over the next day or two, your hunger pains will begin to subside and (in theory) you shouldn’t be as grumpy. Some of you will have to find a new excuse. Be sure to keep your focus in the right place:
Isaiah 58.4 (The Message)
4 You fast, but at the same time you bicker and fight. You fast, but you swing a mean fist. The kind of fasting you do won’t get your prayers off the ground.
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February 9, 2009 – 6:44 am
Good morning,
I was thrilled to hear that so many of you will be joining us “To Fast for God” this week.
If you were not able to be present for the teaching on fasting yesterday, I encourage you to listen to it online at http://www.coastalchurch.info/listen.php . You can also download a practical guide to fasting here:
http://coastalchurch.info/listen/PracticalGuideforFasting.pdf
I will be sending you daily email messages this week to encourage those who are joining us in this fast. If you have any questions about the fast or would like to talk to someone about what God is doing through your fast, you can call a family connection minister, or email questions@coastalchurch.info .
Are you hungry yet?
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January 15, 2009 – 4:53 pm
I got to hang out with a great group of Christ Followers at the RCN Palm Bay regional gathering. RCN is an awesome community of leaders who are passionate about getting together to equip and resource one another. www.ReproducingChurches.com
There is a tremendous sense of communal Kingdom. We’ve all made the decision to abandoned our labels and come together to help one another. If I have toys that you need, they’re as much yours as they are mine. If someone in the group is gifted in one area, he offers that skill to the group. It is our way of coming together and having everything in common.
Aside from resourcing and equipping one another, we also do our fair share of cutting up. Which is my favorite pastime. Read More »
January 5, 2009 – 7:37 am
Yesterday we concluded our Habakkuk Teaching series. Someone was interested in this graphic, so here it is. Enjoy.
It is pretty simple. We can choose to live our lives in the dips, emotionally rising and falling with every crisis-Believing the lies our thoughts and emotions tell us when bad things happen. Or, we can live in the stability the spirit- Believing the truth about who you are in Christ.
I hope you enjoyed the series. If you can identify with Habakkuk’s complaining to God, then feel free to comment and tell us about it. Or maybe, Like Habakkuk, you’re in “the dip” right now and have heard from God in a unique way that has given you the strength to carry on. Comment here if you like. You could be a “herald” to someone else going through similar circumstances.
