Now, that you’ve made the commitment to increase your reverence for the Lord, I will quickly outline three ways to do it:

Maintain a proper perspective.  This might seem simple, but often the issues of everyday living effect our perspective or our ability to properly prioritize things.  We are told to keep God first, seek God first, and love God first, this must be acted upon.   Whenever the children of Israel missed the mark and ended up in hot water with God, it was because they did not reverence Him.  The fall into irreverence is not always quick; it happens little by little and usually it begins with a loss of perspective.   When life is busy and it seems like there is always a “to-do” list it is easy to become distracted or overwhelmed.  Distractions and overwhelm cause you to place more emphasis on those things than on trusting God above the situation.  For example, you work a lot and have little time for prayer or you worry about things to the extent that your conversation is consumed with words of doubt, fear, and negativity.  When these things happen you must be careful because the Lord describes this as reverencing other gods.  If you want to grow in reverence you must remember to give respect, honor, and adoration to God. Proper perspective is maintained by continually building your relationship with the Lord.  When you give undue time, effort, and energy to other things you will find yourself missing the mark.   Keep things in perspective by placing everything under the authority of God.   (Matthew 6:33)

Live by Kingdom rules.  Romans 12:1, tells us not to conform to the ways of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  God’s word outlines the rules for living. We must accept them and live each day by them.  If the world is to know the power of God it will be in part to believer’s demonstrating the power of the word through daily living.  If you are different then you should live differently.  If you serve a God that is above the world and operates by a different system then you must live by that system. Again I say, the fall into irreverence is not quick, it begins with a loss of perspective and then moves to an acceptance of the world’s standard operating procedures.  You must live by kingdom rules.  Admittedly, some of the things God tells us may seem paradoxical like:  give in order to receive, forgive over and over  and over again, or trust me when you can’t see me but it is in obedience that help you manifest the beauty and completeness of God’s power. Obedience produces Kingdom results.  When you are ready to take your reverence to the next level you must embrace kingdom focused living.  It’s not enough to know the word, you must live it. (Romans 12:1-2)

Demolish compromise.  Compromise is perhaps one of the biggest threats to increasing your reverence.  It is impossible to serve God and man. You cannot embrace some of God and some of the world. You are either all in or all out.  You can not be a little bit saved, just like you cannot be little bit pregnant. Compromise leads to irreverence because it causes a departure from Gods righteousness.  Specifically, it effects our worship.  When we live in compromise we do what we think it acceptable to God.  It’s actually like we are trying to fool God with an outward appearance but inside the truth is not there.  It is important to remember that God looks at the heart and not the outward things.   Compromise is a heart issue.  It shows that your heart is still bent towards your will and not surrendered to God’s.   If you want to grow in reverence get rid of compromise in your life. You will be amazed at the power of God that is revealed when you do.

Today, live with power, live for God, live KINGDOM!

Blessings to you!

MC

Reverence for God is more than an idea.  The word itself is classified as both a noun and verb, which leads me to understand that reverence is what you have and what you do.   Reverence for the Lord means to have a deep respect, honor, and adoration toward him and his word. It also means to do the things that demonstrate your respect, honor, and adoration of him.  It is a heart position that produces corresponding action.   Spiritual reverence draws you closer to God and produces wisdom in you.   Wisdom is not only having knowledge, but also the ability to know when and how to apply that knowledge.  Reverence leads to wisdom; which in turn, leads to living a Kingdom focused life.  

I hear the Lord calling us, the body of Christ, to a higher level of reverence for him.  As the world seems to be moving farther and farther from him, we must continue to get closer and closer. We must not be influenced by the world. The world’s influence will cause you to treat the commands of the Lord in a common or unholy manner.  It causes one to live with a form of godliness, but void of the power that life in Christ produces.  You begin to take the acts of worship as just ritual or routine denying the true spiritual power that comes from them. You begin to settle.  You must step away from the world’s influence and realize that God has a greater plan for your life.

Christ wants to be revealed in you and through you.  The obedience and surrender that comes from reverencing the Lord leads to the character of Christ being formed in you.  As a believer you must remember that the world needs more of him and you are God’s greatest asset on Earth. You have a powerful purpose that can only be fully realized by reverencing the Lord.  In fact, your reverence for God should be impacting your life and the lives of others.  Ask yourself these questions:

Is my reverence for God really producing spiritual results?

What spiritual results am I witnessing in my own life?

How does my reverence for God impact others?

Today, make a decision to improve the quality of your spiritual life and expand your influence by reverencing the Lord more.  Hear the call of the Lord for greater reverence and simply respond with “Yes.”  Today determine that you are willing to reverence him more.  Tomorrow I’ll share more on how.

Blessings to you!

MC

The demands and pressures of life may sometimes seem to throw you off track, but remember that peace, power, and an abundant life are yours. You must consistently focus on the Kingdom. 

Join us for Living Kingdom Live- Ramstein on September 18, 2010.

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Agape Christian Faith Center

Ramstein- Meisenbach, Germany

Saturday, September 18, 2010

8:30am- 1:00pm

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Just a few more days and we head to Houston.

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Come learn the nuts and bolts of  how to live the life God designed for you.

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Developing Kingdom Attitude

Tuesday, June 8,2010

3:00pm - 4:00pm ET

If the maxim is true: ”Your attitude can determine your altitude,” then Kingdom attitude is a must in order to climb new spiritual heights. 

Join me as we discuss the components of the Kingdom attitude and the incredible benefits of having it.

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Blessings to you!

MC

Over the past few weeks the Word of the Lord has been sharp and serious.  Humbly, I share a few of these thoughts with you.

Change is required and God’s mercy waits to be released. He is waiting for us to call upon him.  Increased prayer is mandated, especially among spiritual leadership. The priests and the ministers must cry out to the Lord for mercy. 

God is preparing those who are willing to take Kingdom position to manifest all the glory and power of the only true and living God. The preparation involves shaking, pressing, stretching, and whatever other actions of the Spirit are required to reveal that which has been deposited in you.

The Lord desires his people to take personal responsibility for the change he desires to send by calling upon him. You must want change manifested in your life so completely that you are willing to rethink, rework, and remove everything that keeps you from God.  There must truly be the acknowledgement that there is no other possibility, except to call upon him for the manifestation of his power in your life.  It is not possible to sit back and think the same thoughts, do the same actions, speak the same words, and really expect things to change.

God’s promises are already released. They are ready to burst forth like drops of oil. It is the heat and passion that comes from our heartfelt cry that will cause this outpouring.  We must diligently pray for the release of new wine. 

Many are crying out to the Lord for help, rescue, change, and so forth; yet, I cannot say emphatically enough that his response is and has been: “Amend your ways and your actions, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.  Do not trust in the security of vain words and the lure of an imagined relationship with the Lord.” So often words are spoken that sound spiritual to the untrained ear, but it is the heart that really reveals the truth.  God does not look on the outward appearance, but the heart. Psalm 14:1 reveals,” the fool has said in his heart there is no God.” There is no room for lip service when it comes to living for the Lord.  It is not appropriate to sound spiritual but harbor iniquity. This breaks the prayer connection.  Your heart must agree with the words that you speak. When your heart and your words are in agreement, your outward actions are powerful and life giving.    

 The Lord is not moved by tears. 

The Lord reminds us that all we need is in Him.  We access it through understanding and obeying His word. Trust him.  You can have all that you need if you will really set your heart to obey him completely.

Some people are asking, “Why and I am still facing the same issues? There are many possible answers to that question. First, it is possible that some have fallen in love with the idea of calling upon God to rescue them, but then move away from the personal responsibility to do what is right. Second, it is also possible that you have not sought the Lord for clear guidance on what steps need to be taken in order to prevail. Third, it is entirely possible that you have tried to devise your own plan of attack.   Each of these examples falls short of what the Lord wants his people to do.

The Word of the Lord is clear: you are to be dependent on him and his word alone.  Your faith requires that you willingly do the righteous thing at all cost. Sometimes disobedience remains because of fear the “fall out”. You must trust God with your whole life. He alone has the power to overcome consequences, even those brought on by your own choices.  The enemy comes in to make you fearful, but God has given you power, love, and self-discipline.   Make no mistake about it, disobedience grieves the Lord and hinders your change.  It prevents the blessing commanded upon your life from reaching you.  You must decide and commit to radical and complete obedience in everything from your attitude to your actions.

The Lord has released a promise of mercy and healing. His desire is to pour out mercy and reverse loss in the lives of his people.  God wants to restore the years that the locust, cankerworm, palmerworm, and caterpillar have eaten. This promise of restoration gives you a reason to rejoice and trust him even more.  It reminds us to never be afraid. It reminds us that God is the one who can turn your life around.

This promise of restoration brings rejoicing, but don’t get caught in a sea of emotionalism. Remember that the activation of a promise is ultimately tied to your cooperation with God. You must surrender to his will. He will not override yours.  Your surrender will unlock the door to restoration, favor, and peace.

Beloved of God, he desires to do greater things in you and through you that the Kingdom would be expanded.  It is the desire of the Lord to prove first to you and then to the world that he is the only true and living God, the Almighty.    I pray that you hear the Kingdom call.

Blessings to you!
MC

Vision is a critical component of success. It is essential to living an extraordinary life. As believers we must maximize our ability to see what God sees.

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Tuesday, May 11  3:00pm - 4:00pm ET 

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People often ask me, “What can I do to live the life God intended for me?” And though, I can truthfully say it is really through the grace and mercy of God, I do know there are some things that open your life up to experiencing more of his presence, power, and anointing.  If you really want to live the life God intended and not just talk about it, action is required.

You cannot separate life in Christ from the action of living according to the Word. What you believe is demonstrated through your actions. In fact, true belief always brings corresponding action. If you believe the Word of God is life-giving, life-producing, and powerful then you must do what it says.  You must obey it even if it seems counterintuitive. Unfortunately, many believers are in word only.  They talk a lot, but have little corresponding action.  This is not the Lord’s way. It is not God’s desire that one become puffed up with knowledge. It is his desire that we be transformed in our thinking in order to demonstrate his power through our actions.

If you believe in God and are fully persuaded of His power, pay attention to and obey the Word. Do what it says. Don’t allow anything to keep you from radical obedience.  Radical obedience goes beyond mental assent. The believer who is radically obedient takes the knowledge of the truth and moves to righteous action. The one committed to spiritual growth makes this a daily practice.  Those who share great intimacy with God know that consistency is the key.  If you really want to live the life God intended for you make radical obedience a habit.  The truth of his word gives you the power to do it. You will be amazed at how things will begin to change in your life.

 “For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” 1 Corinthians 4:20

Blessings to you!
MC

There is life; then, there is the extraordinary life.  

Join us for April’s teleseminar

 “The Key to Living an Extraordinary Life.”

Tuesday, 13 April, 2010 at 3:00pm ET

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