Checkpoint!

If you wanted to build a building, you would first sit down and decide how much it would cost. You must see if you have enough money to finish the job. If you don’t do that, you might begin the work, but you would not be able to finish. And if you could not finish it, everyone would laugh at you. They would say, ‘This man began to build, but he was not able to finish'. ~ Luke 14:28-30 (ERV)

     It's July...and we're now at a checkpoint in the year. So, it's time to ask ourselves some questions about the things we are doing, what we have done well, and what we can improve upon. So, get a pen and a piece of paper, and divide it into three sections; then take some time to think about how your worship ministry has changed in the past year:

• what is different, and why?
• what are your personal ministry goals for the next 6 months?
• how will you make this happen?

     Write those things down, and pray over them. Ask God for guidance on how to carry out those goals to fulfill His plan for your life and service to Him. It may mean letting go of some projects, moving in another direction, taking on new responsibilities or even saying no to others. But, whatever answer you receive, it will always point to what is best!

      Carry on...

New Year...New Direction!

With all your heart you must trust the LORD and not your own judgement. Always let him lead you,and  He will clear the road for you to follow.

 ~ Proverbs 3: 5-6 (CEV)

       New Year's Eve/Old Year's Night and a New Year is quickly approaching...with new opportunities to learn about ourselves, our God and following His will. We can make the choice to continue in the direction we are going if it's a good, one, or make changes that will benefit us all.  What have you learned this year? What mistakes have you made, and what would you change, if you could? Who is it that you need to forgive, release, or reconnect with? Many times we sing and dance about moving forward, but are hindered because of small things that get in our way...think for a minute and some faces and situations will come to mind. When they do, ask God for wisdom in how to handle each one, wait for His answer, and be open and willing to do whatever He directs you to do.

     This doesn't mean that we are not supposed to think for ourselves, but whenever we ask God for guidance, we have to allow Him to lead us when we don't know what to do. Don't be afraid to ask!

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.

He will not rebuke you for asking.
But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone.
~James 1: 5-6 (NLT)

 

     Are you being led to start/join a new ministry, or take your ministry in another direction? Have you felt God leading you to become more creative in your presentations? He has already provided you with the means and the way to get it done. He is waiting...

     I would like to thank everyone who has been following my blog for the past two years. We are now up to 25 subscribers! I hope that you have read something that has been helpful and encouraging to you. All the best for the New Year, and keep worshiping Christ!

I Will Wait...TRM Sacred Dance Team:

Moving Forward...

"...I'm not going back, I'm moving ahead..."

--Ricardo Sanchez

     "20X" is coming to an end. It's been a year of High Dimensional Communications for many of us, and hopefully we have been successful in communicating a clear message to others. Even if we haven't always been as successful as we would have liked, we can learn from our mistakes and improve on our shortcomings.

It’s not that I’ve already reached the goal or have already completed the course. But I run to win that which Jesus Christ has already won for me. Brothers and sisters, I can’t consider myself a winner yet. This is what I do: I don’t look back, I lengthen my stride, and I run straight toward the goal to win the prize that God’s heavenly call offers in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:12-14 (GWT)

     Have you started thinking about some of the things you want to accomplish in the next year? It's not too early to start planning and strategizing. Too often, we do a lot of talking about what we would like to see happen, but never seem to be able to move past the initial idea. It's not about making resolutions, but setting realistic goals for ourselves that are doable and measurable. This time, let's make a sincere effort to put some of those plans into action through Prayer, Fasting, Strategic Networking and Forward Motion. What happened to that book, blog, play, choreography, ensemble, workshop, class, business plan or outreach ministry that got shelved? Let's write the vision, and make it plain so we can run with it when God says: "Move". We have so much to do, and not necessarily a lot of time left to accomplish it. No more procrastinating...'cause in 2011, it's "on and crackin'!"

Then the Lord answered me,

“Write the vision.

Make it clear on tablets

so that anyone can read it quickly".

Hab. 2:2 (GWT)

    Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read my blog this year, and especially for you 18 faithful followers. I hope that something that I've written has challenged and encouraged you in whatever you do for God in your season. See you next year!


     Please enjoy this video of Moving Forward from last summer's Purify Conference in New York. It was a blessing to be at that praise party!