Who Is Driving You On Success Rd.

The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, red lights called enemies, caution lights called family and flats called jobs. But if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith and a driver named Jesus, you will make it to the place called success. Let me introduce you to your driver:

Exceedingly Abundantly Above All That You Can ASK or THINK

Today remember that at work within you is a God who is able 2 do "exceedingly abundantly above all that you can ASK or THINK." Lay your wildest aspirations for this day before God and great faith wait in eager expectation of the ways in which God will blow your mind. Now when God does "exceedingly abundantly above all you can ask or think," pause and give Him all the Glory for it (Eph 3:20).

Stretech Out And Be Productive

Courtney Clayton Jenkins realizes that we have a lot to do 2day. But I am certain we are MOST productive if God leads and we follow--"Here I am Lord, send me." Won't you allow God 2 sit on the throne of your heart and let His presence totally and completely fill your temple (2 every corner and crevice). Stretch out in us God like never before and accomplish your perfect will in us for today.(Isaiah 6:1-8)

Endings and Beginnings

Courtney Clayton Jenkins is thinking how life moves from beginning(birth) to end(death). When u are born, life begins and u are constantly moving towards your end. But when u arrive at the end, u ought 2 be what He intended you 2 be from the very beginning. Are you fulfilling your purpose today? If at the end u are what He intended u 2 be from the very beginning then u will hear "Well done, thy Good and faithful servant." God is DEEP!

Promises About You But Not To You

Courtney Clayton Jenkins thinks that God makes promises about us, but not 2 us. God makes a promise about what He will do for/to/in you. But He makes that promise 2 himself. He has to make the promise 2 Himself b/c He is the only one who can/will be able to fulfill it. Why? B/C all power rests in His hands! Why? B/C He doesn't lie! Why? B/C He is the creator and doesn't have to make promises to the created. Halleluiah! (Heb. 6:13-15).

God Doesn't Take Vacation

many ppl arn't working today b/c of the holiday--we're on vacation! Vacation is important for rest and to be rejuvenated. Yet, we are so blessed to serve a God who never goes on vacation because he is always with us. If we go on vacation, God goes with us, but for Him its a working vacation. Let's pause today and thank God for being available to us 24/7 and 365 (Psalm 139:7-12).

Speak to My Heart...

Courtney Clayton Jenkins is reminded that the human heart finds itself in many different places. Some of us are in a season where our hearts are overjoyed. Others are in a season where our hearts are heavy. Some of us feel like our hearts are being expanded and other feels like our hearts are falling apart. No matter where your heart is on life's journey, let God speak to your heart! (Philippians 4:4-9)

Casting Cares and Footballs

Courtney Clayton Jenkins thinks that 2 win in a football game, you need a great "Receiver." If you've got the ball u can throw it with everything you've got, because you've got a great "Receiver." The "Receiver" knows how 2 protect that ball & bring it pass the line of victory. This morning, won' u take all of ur worries and cast them down the field of life 2 "The Great Receiver." He cares for u & will bring you pass the line of victory (1 Ptr. 5:6)

It's On the Way

Courtney Clayton Jenkins is reminded that "life and death is in the power of the tongue." Let me speak life to you today...."IT'S ON THE WAY." No what you want, but what you need...It's On the Way. If you've been in the midnight hour, don't worry because morning...It's On the Way. A new journey, a new chapter for you and God...It's On the way. Provision... Peace... Patience... Power...Prosperity...Possibility..It's On The Way!

I'm Still Leaning and Trusting

Courtney Clayton Jenkins has been unemployed now for almost 8 months. It's VERY difficult emotionally, physically and financially. This morning I am reminded, and reminding you, that we can cast our anxieties upon God because He cares for us (1 Pet. 5:7), we can lean on His everlasting arms (Deut. 22:37) and we ought to keep the faith because at JUST the right time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Gal. 6:9).

Goodness is Contagious

Courtney Clayton Jenkins is thinking about goodness. Why are we to be good? Because God is good to us. Goodness comes as a result of knowing God. It is the application of God's love. Being good will help us be patient, kind, understanding and forgiving to others. It helps us build each other up, build Christ's Church, reach God's community, do the justice work of a prophet, restores relationships and seek the best in all we do. (Titus 2:14)

Be a Blessing

Courtney Clayton Jenkins is wondering do you realize that God has blessed you to wake up AND connect to Facebook? That's not a necessity its a luxury. Some will never see a computer. Think about all the ways that God has been keeping and sustaining you. You're probably overwhelmed by the thought even if your having difficulties in life. So, make good on those blessing and today BE a blessing to someone by showing kindness.

Patience = Persistance

Courtney Clayton Jenkins thinks how most ppl consider patience 2 B a passive waiting but most of the Greek words translated as “patience” in the NT are active words that equate perseverance (ex. Heb 12:1). Does one run a race by passively waiting 4 slow-pokes or gently tolerating cheaters? Certainly not! A Christian runs the race patiently by persevering towards a goal, enduring trials, or expectantly waiting for a promise to be fulfilled

Peace In The Dwelling Place

Today's fruit of the spirit is peace. The peace the world speaks of is not the peace that God extends to us (John 14:27). However, if the challenges of this world get to intense you can find peace by dwelling in the safety of the Lord. God has you covered in every aspect of your life. There is not circumstance, no situation that He cannot handle on your behalf. May you find peace in the safety of the Lord today.

Can I preach to myself

I'm going to preach to myself this morning Church. Is that alright? Our text is taken from James 1:2-4. Thus begin the reading of God's holy Word, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Pray with me...