Daily Devotion from Pastor Eric & Rita - Run Your Race

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Listen to Pastor Eric's Latest Message Online    Run Your Race                    Today's Devotional Reading: Amos 7-9; Ps. 104; Titus 2    CLICK on the Scripture above to link into your daily reading plan. June 30, 2013 By reading the scripture above each day you will read the Old Testament through in one year and the New Testament through twice in a year. This will change your life. Start Today!   TODAY'S SCRIPTURE     "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it." (1 Corinthians 9:24, NKJV.) TODAY'S WORD    , so many people today spend valuable time and energy trying to make everyone around them happy. They want to be approved, accepted and affirmed. There's nothing wrong with that, but you can't let the opinions of others become your focus or distract you from what God has called you to.   In the natural, when a professional runner races, you don't see them looking around at the other runners, wondering how they are doing. No, they have their mind focused on one thing: the finish line. They don't waste valuable energy comparing themselves or wondering what's going on around them. Instead, they focus on winning the prize. This is how we should be in life-focused on winning the prize of the victor's crown in life.     My challenge to you today is: run your race. Don't let people squeeze you into their mold. Remember, you don't have to try to play up to people. You don't have to worry about what everyone else thinks. As long as you're being true to what God has put in your heart, don't look to the left or to the right. Stay focused on your goals. Run your race to win and honor God in everything that you do!   A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY    Father, today and every day I set my focus on you. I declare that I will not look to the left or to the right, but I will fix my eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of my faith. Give me wisdom and grace as I dedicate every area of my life to You in Jesus' name! Amen. , we really do love you and we pray this will be the best year ever! Pastor Eric & Rita Sign a Friend up to Receive These Daily Devotionals ************* Email:   For Email Marketing you can trust Do you want to book Pastor Eric to speak at your event or teach a Biblical Entrepreneurship class? Call 877.916.1180 to book your event. Pastor Eric is now working with the Nehemiah Project. Click below to find out more info.            Check Out Our Mission-Based Hotel in Kalispell Montana Pastor Eric & Rita Bahme - PO Box 20729 - Portland Oregon 972794 - Ph 503-296-4900 ext. 426

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Daily Devotion from Pastor Eric & Rita - Greatness in the Midst of Criticism

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Listen to Pastor Eric's Latest Message Online    Greatness in the Midst of Criticism                    Today's Devotional Reading: Amos 4-6; Ps. 86; Titus 1    CLICK on the Scripture above to link into your daily reading plan. June 29, 2013 By reading the scripture above each day you will read the Old Testament through in one year and the New Testament through twice in a year. This will change your life. Start Today!   TODAY'S SCRIPTURE     "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you." (Matthew 5:44, NKJV.) TODAY'S WORD    , if you're going to do anything great in life, if you're going to be a great businessperson, a great teacher, a great parent or a great leader, not everyone is going to cheer you on. I'd love to tell you that your family, friends and co-workers will celebrate you, but that's not the case. Some people simply can't handle your success. As you grow and increase, as God pours out His favor, somebody will get jealous. Somebody will start finding fault. Don't be surprised if a relative tries to belittle or discredit you. If you focus on making everyone around you happy, you'll start changing and lose sight of what God has placed in your heart. , your destiny is too great to be distracted by people who are never going to affirm you. Don't take it personally. It's not about you. It's their problem. Shake it off, run your race, be great anyway.     Greatness in the midst of criticism begins with forgiveness. Don't hold a grudge. Bless those who curse you; pray for those who spitefully use you. As you keep doing what is right, God will honor you. He'll promote you, and you'll see the dreams and desires that He placed in your heart come to pass!   A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY    Father, I come to You today with an open and humble heart. I choose to forgive those who have criticized me. I choose to bless those who have hurt me. I choose to be great because You have equipped and empowered me to rise higher in this life in Jesus' name. Amen. , we really do love you and we pray this will be the best year ever! Pastor Eric & Rita Sign a Friend up to Receive These Daily Devotionals ************* Email:   For Email Marketing you can trust Check Out Our Mission-Based Hotel in Kalispell Montana Pastor Eric & Rita Bahme - PO Box 20729 - Portland Oregon 972794 - Ph 503-296-4900 ext. 426

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