Have you ever felt like you missed the opportunity to do something great?  Perhaps you felt like you missed God's will for your life.  All of us, at times, have missed opportunities.  Sometimes it is because of our own poor choices.  It can also be the result of the actions of others.  Other times, it isn't our fault or anyone's fault.  Often this causes destructive emotions like regret, disappointment, guilt, or even anger.  The damaging effects of these emotions can be long lasting and devastating.

One of the beautiful principles of the Gospel is that God is a God of second chances.  No failure is final.  No set back is permanent.  The Apostle John tells us that confession is the key to forgiveness and the Apostle Paul teaches us to forget those things that are behind us and push forward to the destiny that God has set before us.

Today I encourage you to put those missed opportuinites behind you, forget about those things you wish you had done, confess the faults that have hindered you, and pursue your dream passionately and without fear.

Blessings,

Pastor Mike

One of the stated missions of Abundant Life Church is to bring restoration and reconciliation to the displaced and discarded within the Body of Christ. It is amazing the number of individuals that I have encountered recently who once served the Lord faithfully in Kingdom work and are now no longer involved. Their circumstances are varied. Some have been rejected because of family situations. Others have been "discharged" because of personality conflicts or differences in methodolgy. Still others are left behind due to a change in leadership. Although the circumstances differ, the end result is the same. Many of God's chosen instruments are not fulfilling their purpose in God's Kingdom.

It is important to remember that God never "revokes" His calling on our lives. Consider Paul's words to the Roman church. "God's gifts and God's call are under full waranty - never canceled, never rescinded" Romans 11:29 (The Message). Furthermore, in order to experience the abundant life Jesus spoke of in John 10:10 we must pursue the purpose of God for our life with passion, determination and dedication. The only true joy in life comes from serving Him in the center of His call.

I challenge you to seek out God's purpose for your life and then pursue it with all that is within you.

Blessings,

Pastor Mike