Proactive Ministries

Today, a key phrase often represented as Truth is: "I am enough." This is not what we find the Bible to proclaim. In and of ourselves we are NOT enough. We were created by God to experience God's love and enter into a saving relationship in which we can KNOW God who desires the very BEST of life for each of us. God gives us Divine Love, Grace, Forgiveness, Hope and the fullness of Joy through our relationship with God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Rather than pursuing pride and arrogance, "I am enough" - we are called to humble ourselves before God as we know this Biblical & spiritual truth - pride goes before a fall. Take a look:

Pride goes before destruction,
a haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18, NIV)

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. (Romans 12:3, NIV)

8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV)

There is SO much teaching and leading today that is squarely against God's inspired word - and much of the culture and media are shoving it right at us 24/7. Let's pray without ceasing:

* God protect our children and youth today that they don't fall to what is being represented as good.

* God stir the hearts and minds of our leaders, lawmakers, and decision makers today to understand that speaking God's Scriptures in today's world is not condemnatory or hate speech. There are many reasons why the Bible is named, "Holy Bible" and not just another publication.

Let's go in God's love with the boldness of speaking the Truth in that love, while knowing the top name of our enemy is, "The Accuser."

Let's pray for the people of Ukraine. Let's also pray for the ending of the evil by Putin and his bullies.

Facebook just reached out to Faith Leaders with this message! Several of you joined us for an online Gathering last week. We will plan another opportunity to unite.

Hi Proactive,

With the rise of the coronavirus (COVID-19), our priority is to connect you with the information you need to help your community continue practicing your faith together while promoting health and wellness. As a faith leader who is working to offer support to your members and congregants during this uncertain time, we want you to know how to best use Facebook to stay connected online.

I don’t know how the rest of you feel, but to me, it is truly miraculous! The note offered resources for communicating with “our people”! That includes you!

God is Great! And His mercy endures forever!

Blessings - Jan and Jim