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Christian Music … I had the pleasure of hearing instrumentals and songs that make a difference in someone’s life. People we’re thrilled when they had an occasion to talk about a favorite. The lyrics and the melody reach out and fill our moments with meaning and we appreciate the sensation. During the days when we used records on radio, announcers had a saying about songs that became people’s favorites, “God’s voice is speaking to them in the grooves.” A music artist intentionally desires to bring Jesus closer to your present.

Deciding Now Why You’re Going to Win for a Change for Your Own Good

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Has anyone given you good advice lately?

Try this:

You’ve been called to run a race and that matters.

Preparation is necessary in order to run this race.

Determine to learn the requirements of starting well and finishing well.

Pain is part of running this race. Choose to pay the price even when pain and suffering happen.

You have a spiritual nature every bit as real as your physical nature.

Thus, your major race isn’t simply physical, but spiritual.

Surprised?

Running to win isn’t about competition with others.

It’s about becoming your better self.

Runners have a plan.

While runners know there is going to be discomfit. They discipline themselves to push through the discomfort—day by day.

In this spiritual race, commit your race to the Jesus.

When running this race, everything is a part of your preparation. Everything affects how you will perform in the race.

Be ready when you show up for the race.

You’re Not Alone

As a Christian, the Holy Spirit is with you to run the race all the way to the finish line and beyond.

Pace yourself.

Put God first and do what he wants.

You are in a fight of faith, like Jesus.

Make your race count.

Take the First Step

Be all God made you to be.

Commit to the art of running. Commit to preparation.

You are connected to God through Jesus.

Run your race to win.

Persist.

This isn’t a game.

Additional Coaching

1 Corinthians 9:24 You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So run to win! 25 Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last forever. 26 I don’t run without a goal. And I don’t box by beating my fists in the air. 27 I keep my body under control and make it my slave, so I won’t lose out after telling the good news to others.

Romans 12:2 Don’t be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

Free Song:

Dear Younger Me

One Powerful Way to Immediately Calm Your Chaos

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Is This You?

You feel trapped. You feel forgotten. You don’t know which way to go next.

If you’re feeling troubled this will help you halt the chaos and regain the calm you wish for. Here’s why: Jesus can quiet your storm and bring you peace.

Jesus furnishes a sure result, but you must recognize there’s a distinct cost to not dealing with the real situation you are experiencing.

If you ignore the Jesus solution your circumstances won’t get better. It may only get worse. I’m not trying to scare you, but frankly what most people do when facing trapped or forgotten is to:

  • Push harder, go it alone.
  • Ask someone unqualified for direction.
  • Ignore what works.

And (you been here before), what happens if you just do nothing? If you just keep doing what you’re doing now? Doubt, fear, and worry cause panic and hopelessness. You may give up because you see no fresh way forward.

I’ve been here. My chaos overwhelmed me until I applied the solution to my misery. Hear me out, this answer works. You can get out of bed and face the world again.

There Is A Way Out

Consider these people:

  • The woman with an incurable physical problem the doctors gave up on.
  • The despised tax collector.
  • The disciples terrified by the sudden storm on Lake Galilee.

When you remember to call on Jesus like these people you will put yourself in a position to experience:

Physical transformation.

Emotional transformation.

Deliverance transformation.

It all comes about because of an unearthly power Jesus has to end bedlam and this means bringing comfort and deliverance to your sad condition.

Follow The Bread Crumbs

The Jesus resolution is worth your time. Dare yourself to try it. That is all I’m suggesting. Test it today. When you get favorable results, use it again tomorrow. And then make it a part of dealing with your everyday world. You’ll be pleased with the outcome and Jesus assures you deliverance is a real possibility for you. (1 Peter 5:7) This is the almighty answer to quieting your chaos.

Walk Back to Safety

Now what?

It’s decision time. You have a choice to make: Do what you’ve been doing (or worse do nothing at all). You know where that leads. Is this what you desire? I doubt it. So, take a new action, and get a personal transformation.

Be courageous. Do what others are reluctant to do. Do it now.

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Bonus Application:

This helped me to find peace in my conflict… Christian music. By listening you will create experiences which will prompt liberty from your trouble. Are you ready?

Let’s get started.

Song 1 is by Lecrae. Its a message that made me set up my day with power and drive away apathy. “Background.” Listen. Smile. Experience victory.

Song 2 is by Point of Grace Jesus Will Still Be There because there is no place you can get to that Jesus isn’t already there.

Song 3 is by Casting Crowns Voice of Truth expresses needed faith, step out and believe.

Song 4 is by Twila Paris Hold On. The lyrics remind you that your life is a string of choices. Hold on to what matters most.

Song 5 is by Natalie Grant Alive. In the Upper story God has a plan and purpose offered to you. The meaning of life is wrapped in these lyrics.

Song 6 is by Chris Tomlin Our God. Strength, peace, and freedom result from praise and worship. Let these lyrics raise you to renewed heights.

Song 7 is by Hillsong United Oceans. When you remember to do this first you can touch the sky.

Follow these breadcrumbs for refreshment and nourishment. And after you listen encourage someone else by telling them where to find bread, leave a comment.

God fill your day with Sonshine!

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A Couple of EZ Ways to Figure Out Where You are Right Now

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SOME FUN

Would you like to have some fun?

Sure you would.

Give this a shot.

THESE QUESTIONS HAVE ANSWERS

Put together a quick history of your life.

For instance:

  • Born where, when, to whom?
  • What do you remember about age 5, 10, 15, 20?
  • How do you feel about you at this moment?
  • Is there anything you wish you could do over?

SAMPLE BIO  # 1

Philip Bliss became famous, but he died at 38 in a tragic train wreck on December 29, 1876. Philip Bliss is considered by many as the second most famous hymn writer ever.

Born in a log cabin in Pennsylvania on July 9, 1838.

His parents loved to sing.

During the first ten years of his life, he had little schooling, other than his father’s singing and his mother’s teachings.

The Bible became an ever-growing influence in his life.

When Philip was eleven years old he left home to make a living for himself.

He spent the next five years working in logging and lumber camps and sawmills.

At twelve (1850) he made his first public confession of Christ and joined the Baptist Church of Cherry Flats,

Pennsylvania.

In 1851 he became assistant cook in a lumber camp at $9 per month.

Two years later, he was promoted to “log cutter.” The following year he became a sawmill worker.

At seventeen (1855) he went to Bradford City, Pennsylvania and completed final requirements for his teaching credentials.

The next year Philip was the new schoolmaster at Hartsville, New York.

His wife’s grandmother in the summer of 1860 gave him $30 so that he could attend the Normal Academy of Music of New York.

Then, Bliss’s moved to Chicago in 1864 when Philip was 26.

There he began to conduct musical classes and became widely known as a teacher and a singer.

Also, in 1864 at 26 he was drafted into the Union Army during the Civil War.

Since the war was almost over, his enlistment was cancelled after two weeks, and he was released.

One summer night in 1869, while passing a revival meeting in a church where D. L. Moody was preaching, he went inside to listen.

His hymns include: Almost Persuaded… Beside Just as I Am, this has been the most successful gospel invitation song ever written.

(Jesus Loves Even Me is one of my favorites).

One night Philip, weary after many days of hard work in downtown Chicago, sat reflecting on Romans 5:5.

As he reflected and prayed, with tears in his eyes, he took pencil and paper and wrote, “I am so glad that our Father in heaven, Tells of His love in the Book He has given…”

The lyrics and melody of this hymn are still an inspiration to millions.

SAMPLE BIO # 2

Another sample bio: Nick Vujicic

YOUR LIFE HAS MEANING

Oh what a wonder that “Jesus Loves Even Me.”

After considering sample # 1 and # 2 what would you change about where you are right now?

The world is waiting to hear your story.

Your life has meaning.

Book

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