What an awesome time we had together at church last night!

Thank each one of you that shared a testimony, they were so real, vulnerable and powerful. Do not let the enemy tell you it didn't make a difference or you shouldn't have shared, each one was so needed and encouraged all of us.

I don't know that I will be able to keep doing a blog everyday but I want all of us to keep moving forward in all that God has for us. If you have a testimony from during the fast but did not get a chance to share it last night, I would encourage you to share it here in a blog or at least tell some of your friends.

Romans 15:5-6, "May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete
harmony with each other – each with the attitude of Christ Jesus toward the other. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."

There is something so powerful when we join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God. I was so filled with encouragement last night at the end of the service when we gave a shout praising God for all that He has done and you all raised the roof for several minutes proclaiming God's goodness and love. As you walk through your day, take time to thank God for all of his spiritual blessings.

Ephesians 1:2-3, "May grace and peace be yours, sent to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ."

Don't forget to look at your keychain scriptures as you walk through your day to get built up and keep your focus on Christ and His plan for you. (Romans 10:17)

Let the familiar words of Paul help you to choose joy no matter what you are walking through and see the peace of God overwhelm you as you walk in His love.

Philippians 4:4-13, "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. 9The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to
abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

May this help to guide your day as you stay focused on "Pressing Forward" in Christ.

We love all of you, PC & Ishtar