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Refresh!

5/21/2014

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Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. 
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is
ahead,
Phil. 3:13

Grace and peace my brothers and sisters! Our Word of Faith for today is Refresh! Sometimes in life we find ourselves stuck in what seems like a crazy rut. Doing the same thing again and again - expecting different results (The clinical definition for insanity). 

Often it’s because we're making decisions based on old or misleading information. You know what I mean, you've tried something before that didn't work out, and so you never tried again, based on old information. Maybe that wasn't the time for it. Maybe it's time to try it differently. Maybe it’s time to re-evaluate the situation. It's certainly time to Refresh!

You know - like when you're surfing the internet, and you know you made changes, but you can't move on, because the web page is showing you old outdated information. After a while you might see a rotating hour glass, or what’s called a buffering circle; which really illustrates what’s happening in that moment. You’re caught in a buffering zone – that crazy rut I was talking about earlier. Something is causing you to go around and around with no results.


To move forward you have to press F5, or "refresh!" One of the most recent icons for refresh is the circle with an arrow, but there’s a break in the circle – Hallelujah! We’ve got to break the cycle and move forward! We have to refresh! What Paul is sharing with the Phillippians, and us by application, is that he may not have arrived to his final destination or fulfilled his ultimate purpose in life, but he's already made a refresh in his life, and is ready to press
ahead. With a fresh perspective, you and I too can move forward out of the buffer zones of our lives.

You may have made some mistakes in your life, and your past may be burdening you down even now. It's time to
refresh my brothers and sisters. There may be some work left undone or dreams and aspirations yet unfulfilled, it's time for a refresh! Glory to God.


  How do I refresh Pastor B? Where do I start? I'm glad that you asked. Look at the Word today in Phil. 3:13 - and simply remember F5! 1. Forget what is behind. 2. Grab hold of a Fresh perspective by 3. Forgiving yourself
and others. 4. Have Faith that God will empower you to 5. Forge ahead and live out your purpose!

Til next time, may the Lord God bless you real good!

Living by Faith,
Pastor B.


10 Comments
Rachell
6/8/2014 11:30:51 pm

I really enjoyed this message. Something to think about. F5!!!

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Pastor B. link
6/9/2014 12:47:45 am

Thank you for your comment Rachell. Definitely something to think about. I pray your week is "refreshing!"

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Darius C.
6/8/2014 11:41:20 pm

I really liked this sermon. Me and mom had went to church Sunday afternoon and the Pastor spoke about Family Celebration ( Always finding something positive to celebrate everyday with loved ones), Family Supplication (Finding something in your family to pray about everyday) and Family Adoration ( Everyday as a family to praise God). He spoke from the book of Job and I sought out similarities in both what you guys were talking about. I see it as after performing those 3 tasks everyday or every other day or even every week, its a form of refreshment. Starting fresh every time and I'll gladly start fresh by saying I celebrate you for all the hard work and dedication that you've done and will continue to do! I love you and will keep you and the family in my prayers for luck, health and wealth. God Bless!!

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Pastor B. link
6/9/2014 12:52:12 am

Wow Darius! It's good to hear from you. I have to say, I'm deeply moved by your reflection on this week's Word of Faith, as well as your comparison to the Word you received this weekend. You've shared a refreshing perspective to me to engage family celebration, supplication and adoration! Thank you for sharing. God bless you too!

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grace
6/9/2014 10:33:39 am

Hi pastor B.
Your refreshing words that encourages one to click the refresh button is quite timely. Every morning we wake up we are given yet another opportunity by our God to start . Each day is a gift. How awesome that God gives us a present along with his presence . There is absolutely no reason NOT to hit the refresh button. What ab amazing opportunity our Lord has provided for you and I
Bless God


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Pastor B. link
6/10/2014 04:09:48 am

Indeed Sis. Grace. We receive a marvelous "refresh" from the Lord everyday! His mercies are new every morning. Lam. 3:22-23 Thank you for sharing.

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Bishop Richie link
6/11/2014 04:41:51 am

Good word!

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Pastor Barber
6/13/2014 04:45:07 am

Thank you Bishop! I believe this is a season for refreshing.

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Desrine
6/11/2014 08:35:38 am

Grace and Peace Pastor Barber,
Thanks for the message. It came right on time. To God be the glory!

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Wisguy Joseph, pastor link
6/12/2014 12:28:40 am

What a great and powerful refreshing word!
Thank you so much pastor B. for allowing God to use in such powerful way to refresh many including my soul.
May the LORD bless you, family, and ministry. May God keep using you for His glory.
Thanks one more time!

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