Pastor Jacob Franklin

Don’t You Worry About Anything, Pray About Everything ! Don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes! (Matthew 6:34 MSG) If we took a moment to think about the things we worried about in the past or even the last couple of days, statistically, less than 10 percent at most came to past. None of the worrying made the circumstances better or worse. The Bible says, “Give all your worries and cares to God, because He cares about you!” (1 Peter 5:7) Delays can be hard in this “microwave” society, but by committing each day to the Lord, in your spirit you’re saying, “God I trust You to go before me, to make my rough places smooth. (Isaiah 45:2) Whether or not God changes your current situation, His power to give a future and hope never changes! (Jeremiah 29:11) We know this based on His Word that stays the same. No matter the trial, no matter the situation, God is willing and He’s able—He Has Ever...

God Is Always At Work For The Good Of Everyone Who Loves Him ! They are the ones God has chosen for His purpose! (Romans 8:28) The scripture above gives encouragement to believers to know God can reverse, restore, revive and renew. Sometimes we just need to be reassured and reminded that God is still active in our lives and He knows our name and our circumstances. We may consider difficulties as setbacks, but the Lord sees them as times for great growth and progress. That’s why it’s important to take action when difficulty plants doubt in to our faith in God’s authority. How do we do this? We live by believing and not by seeing. (2 Corinthians 5:7) Our heavenly Father sees every minor and major detail of life, from the beginning of time to eternity future, but our view is restricted to what is right before us. Be on the lookout for His plans that are already in motion right now, even in the midst of your difficult time. Trust Him. He can take any circumstance and use it for your good...

It Is The LORD Who Goes Before You! He Will Be With You; He Will Never Leave You Or Fail You ! (Deuteronomy 31:8) The scripture teaches us, “God goes before us!” Meaning, God sees our past, present and future and God is faithful to keep His promises. (2 Corinthians 1:20) That’s important to know, especially during difficult moments when feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, anxiety and unhappiness try to burden our heart. When adversity hits like a ton of bricks, it can easily throw anyone into a pit of discouragement and despair. Even though you may not understand God's ways, focus on His perfect knowledge, wisdom, and power, rather than the magnitude of sorrow and take comfort in knowing—God will never fail you! God sees the entire picture, God loves you more than you can imagine and cares about what is going on in your life and His plans are not to harm you, but prosper you and give you a future filled with hope! (Jeremiah 29:11) God’s Word To You : “When you’re in over you...

God Is Able To Do Above & Beyond Anything We Can Ever Ask Think Imagine ! (Ephesians 3:20) In the midst difficulty, it’s easy to doubt God can heal the pain, recover what’s lost, restore all that’s broken. How can He truly fit the broken pieces of suffering into a hopeful future? The truth is, a s you consider and meditate on what you can do through Christ, you will never exhaust the limitless ability and power of God that works within you! (Philippians 4:13) Nothing is too difficult for God. He just waits for us to recognize that truth and come to Him in faith and ask for help. If we choose to limit ourselves by doing only what we can do in our own natural ability, we will either come up short or experience failure. Make the choice to step into the realm of the “Above & Beyond” what God can do in you, through you and for you, according to the power that works within you! (Ephesians 3:20) The indescribable & the unimaginable awaits you! God’s Word To You : “Nothing ...

“ All Things Are Possible For One Who Believes !” (Mark 9:23 ESV) The Bible teaches us in Matthew 24:35, Heaven and earth will one day pass away, but God’s word will remain forever. Sadly, some people rely on the "word" from a fortune cookie, superstitions, horoscopes, etc…, rather than a word from God. 2 Timothy 4:4 tells us, “People will refuse to listen to the truth and turn to myths.” I’ve heard many say, “Hey, lightened up, it’s just fun and games,” but really, is it? That’s an important question, because one key factor that greatly influences our decision making is our belief system. We can either choose to rely on the beliefs of limited natural abilities or we can make a choice to believe in the supernatural power and Word of God. When we choose to believe God's Word above everything else such as: sickness, financial peril, depression etc…, we’re operating in faith. God said in Isaiah 55:11, His word will not return void. Meaning, what He speaks—it will come to p...

Look To Jesus The Author And Finisher Of Your Faith! (Hebrews 12:2) The New Living Translation  Version of the Bible says, we are to keep our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Regardless of how many times we’ve experienced the fulfillment of God’s promises, we seem to have short memories. When life suddenly change course down an unexpected path, we begin wondering if we are going to make it through what we’re experiencing. We try to find a way out of our discomfort and realize the situation is impossible apart from God. The way we live with a heavenly viewpoint—is by setting our eyes on the One who can transform our darkest situation into the greatest light. If what you’re experiencing seems too much for you to bear, pray and ask your heavenly Father to hold you close, keep you in His care, under His watchful eye, in His presence. He will and this will make a difference in the way you view the trouble that is trying to overwhelm your heart. God’s...

Stand Still And See What The LORD Will Do To Save You Today ! (Exodus 14:13 GWT) The King James Version of the Bible says, "Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord." When trials come and frustrations begin to build, we often look for a way out when under the pressure. Many times, as problems seem permanent and sorrows grow, we forget that God is with us. ( Matthew 1:23) He has not left us to battle our way through this difficulty alone. Some of the greatest lessons we will learn come from time spent with God in the fires of affliction and rejection. True faith remains unshaken by the trials of life. When it seems the world has turned against you, run to the Lord. God will not allow you to be destroyed. The LORD Is Fighting For You! So Be Still! (Exodus 14:14 GWT) God’s Word To You : “For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help you!” (Isaiah 41:13) Pray This Prayer With Me : Lord, I surrender all to ...