Fear is one of those emotions that cause us to be “overly” safe in our lives. It can be a result of hurts, disappointment or tragedy. Whatever the cause, it’s not a place where we should camp out. Too many of us spend our lives in fear. We take no chances, and we try to control everything and everyone around us. Fear manipulates us into giving up on others and living a life that is only focused inwardly. We should strive to live a life that not only improves our lives, but the lives of those around us as well. A life of service and helping others is a life well lived. Protecting ourselves from life’s misfortunes and making sure we never get hurt again isn’t living life to the fullest as God intended. When you serve others and pour yourself into it, you’re bound to get hurt from time to time. But isn’t the risk worth it? One day we’ll stand before the only judge that matters and have to give an account for our life. What would the judge say to the one that declares, “Lord, I played it safe and didn’t take any chances. I only looked out for me, and made sure I didn’t risk anything!” How can He judge that? It’s all about loving life and trusting God with it. Step out in faith and help others by serving in the Kingdom! “Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic. – Author Unknown”

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

When people finally come to a place where they submit their lives to God, and believe Jesus as their Lord and Savior, the one statement you constantly hear is, “I always felt like something was missing”. The greatest life is a fulfilled life. We have believed society’s lie that says fame and fortune are the keys to being fulfilled. If that were true, everyone who “had it all” would be a lot healthier. If we submit ourselves to God, He’s the only one who can truly fulfill our lives. Everything else will just keep us wanting more. Fulfillment means, “Satisfied, or happy because of fully developing one’s ability or character”. Only God can cause that to happen. When you’re life is fulfilled, you’ll never feel like something’s missing again. You’ll have a greater sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence in your life. This is the result of obeying God’s Word.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

Being comfortable in your own skin means to be satisfied with yourself. In America, especially for women, this is interpreted in terms of appearance, but it’s much more than that. True satisfaction and self-esteem reflect your ability to cope with whatever challenges life has for you. External validation does not bring the same satisfaction as learning to respect yourself and learning to feel worthy of happiness. To be content with whom you are and the way you were created is so important to learn. On the other hand, this doesn’t mean we no longer strive to be better and do better, like working on certain attitudes or getting in shape. What it does mean is “I don’t want to be anyone else, I’m learning to be comfortable in who I am”.  There are some things we can’t change, like your height, or the size of your feet (ha ha), but we CAN change the way we think and process information, and how we react to it. I believe this is important to our spiritual, mental, and emotional health. Let’s start to be comfortable in our own skin and truly experience happiness.    

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

Real leadership is what our country, state, and local communities desperately need. I believe the reason is because people don’t know what real leadership is. Most people think leadership is all about a position, but it’s much more than that. It’s about influence. Humility is fundamental to real leadership. It’s about being teachable, and realizing we know we may be wrong at times. Humility asks, “How can I help?” Leadership says, “Come and join me,” not “Go do this, or that”. Real leaders say, “Come be a part of the team!” As leaders, we must realize that all of us are smarter than one of us alone. Leadership leads, and realizes that people intuitively knows if you think you are better than they are. No one wants to follow that. If you have to keep reminding people who you are, then you are at the lowest level of leadership: Positional Leadership, which says, “I’m the boss, do what I say, or else!” Leaders also say “we” not “I”. It’s not about you, it’s about the team. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

This weekend, we celebrated the greatest truth known to all of mankind: Jesus is alive! He died, was buried, and rose from the dead to give you and me a hope for eternity. With His resurrection comes redemption from sickness, sin, poverty and disease. We can be thankful for that! Think for a moment how awesome that is! For one day, the whole world has to recognize this achievement, whether they believe it or not, they must recognize it. I thank the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ for the sacrifice His Son was willing to pay for the whole world, including those who believe in false religions. They may compare themselves with Him, and even discuss similarities with Him, but in the end, He is the risen Savior and no one else! Jesus didn’t just point to the way, or talk about truth, or a better life, but according to John 14:6, He IS the Way, the Truth and the Life! Thank God He rose again! Let’s serve and honor Him the way the Word asks us to. May God richly bless you as you meditate on the truth…He is alive!!

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com