Men's Ministries is the mobilization of the men of the church to provide fellowship, training, and opportunities for ministry and outreach.
We are living in very difficult and confusing times. It is hard for men to balance their careers, family and personal lives. I would like to look at five factors that will help enhance and insure successful productive lives.
1.Remember ddisappointments are inescapable. Christ’s love is always there. When life lets us down, Jesus lifts us up. Truth is the source of true peace. True peace does not come as a result of eliminating sorrows and disappointments. It comes as a result of one thing, and that is an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. He is where anxiety ends and peace begins. John 14:27 (NLT) says, “I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid.”
2.Look for the truth in the right place. Many voices shout at us, but one that speaks the truth is calm and soft. Seek the truth in the word of God. Whether you realized it or not, truth is the most important issues in your life. It is more important than what you do for a living, who you are married to, or what you earn. I am convinced that truth is the bottom line of life. You cannot have a real life without truth. John 14:6 (NLT) "Jesus told him I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”
3.Obedience expresses our gratitude. Obeying God can be hard, but when we look at the cross and realize Jesus did that for us out of love, our course becomes clear. Our love is a response to God’s love. Likewise, our obedience flows from our gratitude for what he has done for us. 1 John 5:3 (NLT) “Loving God means keeping his commandments, and really, that isn't difficult.”
4.Humility is possible when we know our place with God. We feel humbled knowing that through Christ, we are fully accepted by a perfect, Holy God. To become successful in the Lord is a comforting prospect for those striving to mature in their relationship with him and move his Kingdom forward. Psalm 147:6 (NLT) “The LORD supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust.”
5.Materialism is modern day Idolatry. Owning the latest electronic breakthrough pales in comparison to building Christ like character. Use temporal things but desire eternal. You cannot be satisfied with any temporal goods, because you were not created for enjoyment of such things but for the purpose and fellowship of the Lord. Matthew 6:19-21(NLT) “Don't store up treasures here on earth, where they can be eaten by moths and get rusty, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where they will never become moth-eaten or rusty and where they will be safe from thieves. Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.”
Remember no weapon that is formed against you will be successful and nothing can prevent you from obtaining all the Lord has for you. Please let me know if you have any questions, comments or if I can be of assistance to you. Together, Moving His Kingdom Forward....
Pastor jeff
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