March 1, 2021
Psalm 16:11, "You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore."
There are times in my life where I feel that I can over-complicate my walk with God. There are times where I can truly miss the point of what my relationship with Jesus is supposed to be. Like a lot of people, I tend to be an overthinker and there are always questions that pop into my head when it comes to being a Christian. Am I trying too hard? Am I trying hard enough? Am I trying in the right areas? Lord, am I right with you today?
Throughout many years of being a Christian, I have found that over time my flesh and the enemy will cause me to become unhealthily fixated on questions like that and the stress can become overwhelming to the point where it becomes a burden and takes the joy out of my relationship with Jesus. Now don’t get me wrong, all of those questions are good to ask yourself to make sure you’re staying the course and not living in sin, but when they become your obsession, they will make you blind to your purpose.
When your walk becomes focused on ANYTHING else other than Jesus, you will miss out on your purpose. Remember that your purpose is simply to be in fellowship with the God that created you. That’s why this verse says, “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” To have consistent joy in your walk, keep your focus on simple fellowship with Jesus. It’s not about works, it’s not about overthinking, it’s not about trying on your strength, but it’s about spending quality time with the one who loves you beyond compare. When your walk is focused on simply seeking Jesus and being led by the Holy Spirit, joy is not hard to come by.
Love you all,
- Randy
There are times in my life where I feel that I can over-complicate my walk with God. There are times where I can truly miss the point of what my relationship with Jesus is supposed to be. Like a lot of people, I tend to be an overthinker and there are always questions that pop into my head when it comes to being a Christian. Am I trying too hard? Am I trying hard enough? Am I trying in the right areas? Lord, am I right with you today?
Throughout many years of being a Christian, I have found that over time my flesh and the enemy will cause me to become unhealthily fixated on questions like that and the stress can become overwhelming to the point where it becomes a burden and takes the joy out of my relationship with Jesus. Now don’t get me wrong, all of those questions are good to ask yourself to make sure you’re staying the course and not living in sin, but when they become your obsession, they will make you blind to your purpose.
When your walk becomes focused on ANYTHING else other than Jesus, you will miss out on your purpose. Remember that your purpose is simply to be in fellowship with the God that created you. That’s why this verse says, “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” To have consistent joy in your walk, keep your focus on simple fellowship with Jesus. It’s not about works, it’s not about overthinking, it’s not about trying on your strength, but it’s about spending quality time with the one who loves you beyond compare. When your walk is focused on simply seeking Jesus and being led by the Holy Spirit, joy is not hard to come by.
Love you all,
- Randy
Juliet - Please pray for the pain in Juliet's neck to subside (it's been excruciating). She's also been experiencing pain in her abdomen. Please pray for the feeling in her legs to be restored. Please pray for the results of the biopsy to come back benign. Please pray for the removal of abnormalities in her blood. Juliet may be transitioning to rehab Today, Monday, please pray for those doors to remain open. IF THE LORD LEADS, some people have been sensing the call to fast on Julie's behalf.
Baby NORAH RAE – (UPDATE) Thank you JESUS, Norah Rae has been able to take in feeds with minimal, almost no spit-ups. Today she weighed in at 6lbs 4oz.!!! Thank you for all the prayers! Please: 1) Pray for her leg to realign through casting that will be changed weekly for the next few weeks. 2) Pray for continual growth in weight 3) Pray that the LORD would continue to use her as a bright light for all to see HIS miraculous handiwork! Thank You!
Sandra L. – Sandra’s surgery was rescheduled to March 23. Everything is in GOD’s perfect timing! Please continue to pray for a successful surgery, a smooth recovery, and especially to remove every bit of cancer cells.
Levi Luke R. Anthony and Monique Ramos gave birth to Levi Luke. We're thanking God that all went well, please continue to keep little Levi in prayer (see pictures below).
Linda A. – Pray for Linda as she will be having an upcoming surgery due to a blockage in her bladder. She has been experiencing dizziness also. Please pray for healing, and wisdom for the doctor.
Please continue to pray for Lorena’s Mom who is in the hospital due to Covid and has been placed on a ventilator in a coma…this family also lost their sister Ana Lety due to Covid complications. Thank you for all the prayers.
Baby NORAH RAE – (UPDATE) Thank you JESUS, Norah Rae has been able to take in feeds with minimal, almost no spit-ups. Today she weighed in at 6lbs 4oz.!!! Thank you for all the prayers! Please: 1) Pray for her leg to realign through casting that will be changed weekly for the next few weeks. 2) Pray for continual growth in weight 3) Pray that the LORD would continue to use her as a bright light for all to see HIS miraculous handiwork! Thank You!
Sandra L. – Sandra’s surgery was rescheduled to March 23. Everything is in GOD’s perfect timing! Please continue to pray for a successful surgery, a smooth recovery, and especially to remove every bit of cancer cells.
Levi Luke R. Anthony and Monique Ramos gave birth to Levi Luke. We're thanking God that all went well, please continue to keep little Levi in prayer (see pictures below).
Linda A. – Pray for Linda as she will be having an upcoming surgery due to a blockage in her bladder. She has been experiencing dizziness also. Please pray for healing, and wisdom for the doctor.
Please continue to pray for Lorena’s Mom who is in the hospital due to Covid and has been placed on a ventilator in a coma…this family also lost their sister Ana Lety due to Covid complications. Thank you for all the prayers.
Today at Calvary Chapel El Monte
Monday, March 1, 2021
Singles Bible Study 7PM
Singles Bible Study 7PM