#MondayMotivation – Together We Change

Every one struggles and many fight battles we never see. Let today be the day you reach out to them, to anyone and BE the CHANGE.

Give this video a quick watch and see what you can do today.

Just some thoughts,

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OMG? – STOP IT!

OMG? – STOP IT!

Seriously, STOP using it!

I am not sure if I could write it any clearer, but STOP using it!

Do you have any idea what it means? Or any idea what you are saying?

The use of God’s name in OMG is nothing more than a vain space filler without the absence of human thought. 99.9% of the time when I hear God’s name in OMG and the phrase, “Oh my God.” it is not calling out to Him for help or a plea to the maker, but a space filler.

Let’s be honest, it is time to stop filling space with God’s name and start filling hearts with Him.

The Bible has been clear for centuries on the use of God’s name:

“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” (Exodus 20:7; ESV)

‘You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” (Deuteronomy 5:11; ESV)

So, today, consider how you are using God’s name? Are you using it as a space filler or it is really a cry out to the Creator for His help in our time of need?

Just some thoughts,

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#MondayMotivation

#MondayMotivation

If you are like most people I know, you need some motivation from time to time to get you going again. Monday’s are hard for many people because it is the beginning of a long work week along with many other activities ranging from child transportation to household maintenance. It can be a long week, but it can be made better.

Beginning today, the Preacher’s Pen will feature #MondayMotivation. Every Monday, a motivational video will be featured to get your workweek started in a good way. Be sure to stop by every Monday and get your #MondayMotivation.

Here is today’s #MondayMotivation. See how one simple act of kindness can inspire others. Click the picture to open up the YouTube video. (It was not able to be embedded, so you will be directed to YouTube.)

(Click here to open the YouTube video)

Just some thoughts,

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Becoming Better at Prayer

Becoming Better at Prayer

The child kneels by the bed and begins to pray, “Dear God, thank you for my family, thank you for Jesus, thank you for the trees, thank you for the worms, thank you for the dirt…” As the prayer continues, everything in creation seems to be covered; from the tallest Redwood to the deepest ocean cavern. Every person is in the family is included in prayer; from the grandparents to the family goldfish. Needless to say, children have an interesting way of praying.

As adults, our prayer life will have its highs and lows like every other part of life. There will be moments when we feel we have prayed just like Daniel, then there are other times when we feel like we have no idea what to pray. This is the struggle of prayer.

Over the years, people have asked one question more than any other regarding prayer, “How can I do better in my prayer life?” Allow me to offer a few suggestions to consider as you strive to become better at praying.

  • Realize there will be great times of prayer and times that you do struggle. Take a moment and read through the Psalms and see how David’s requests (discussions) with God had their highs and lows.
  • Sometimes we do not know what to pray for; and it’s ok. During those times where you do not know what to pray for, remember that you have the Spirit which intercedes for you (Romans 8:26). The key is to keep praying.
  • Read God’s Words to speak better words to God. A great step to becoming better at prayer is to build your relationship with God. As your relationship grows, so will your communication with him. The better relationship you have, the more you will find yourself praying. (See Daniel)
  • Make time for prayer. Do not let prayer become a happenstance, let it become a marked period of time. Normally we consider the prayer life of Daniel because of Daniel (Daniel 6:10-11) but remember that Christ set aside time to pray. Remember passages such as, “After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone.” (Matthew 14.23)

I hope these will help you in your prayer life, but remember the biggest point, “No matter what the circumstance, whether good or bad, do not forget to pray.”

Just some thoughts,