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Wednesday Word: “Prayer Is To Develop Intimacy with God”-Cliffe Knechtle

Some days ago, I saw this video circulating on my Facebook timeline from Cliffe Knechtle. He is the Senior Pastor of Grace Community Church in New Canaan, CT, as well as the host and founder of the “Give Me an Answer” ministry. He alongside son Stuart Knechtle, has thought-provoking discussions with others surrounding faith and doubts.

While on a college campus (much of his engagement has been with students), Cliffe engaged with a young woman who made an interesting point: If God is all-knowing, then why do we need to pray? That’s a valid question because God does already know the things on our minds and hearts. But our prayers are more than for God to grant what we want. Ultimately, He wants to hear from and connect with US!

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GODFIRMATION: God Does Not Change

At my church, I help out with the kids, and yesterday was my Sunday to help teach (alongside my sister Alexis) in Children’s Church during service. Our Student Life team has prepared lessons this month on the attributes of God, and this one preached to me yesterday! So much so, that I had to share it as a Godfirmation today.

One of the many attributes of God is that NO MATTER WHAT, He does not change which is highlighted in Malachi 3:6. And I personally am very grateful for that.

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Praise Jam: “1 Blessed Thing”-Champion Life feat. Koryn Hawthorne

“All my life to my last breath, I choose the Lord ’til there’s nothin’ left. He will take you from darkness to light…make everything alright!”

Today’s Praise Jam is a song from Peacock’s original film “Praise This” starring Chlöe Bailey (very short synopsis: a rising singer competes in a huge choir competition amongst imperfect saints with a bunch of shenanigans in between). Gospel singer Koryn Hawthorne‘s incredible vocals are featured in today’s song, “1 Blessed Thing!”

This track is a mashup of “We’re Blessed” by Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ along with “1 Thing” by Amerie. The results? A full-on praise party because this is my SONG!

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GODFIRMATION: God Is Omnipotent

I’m in awe a lot these days of God. Who He is and all that He’s done. Not even on a personal level, but just in awe of how He created this entire world we live in. When I’m out in nature, I always say to myself, “Wow, God is a true ARTIST!”

This Godfirmation is a reminder that God truly is omnipotent (all-powerful). His power was used to create the whole universe, split the Red Sea, knock down the walls of Jericho, calm storms, walk on water, and so many other incredible miracles. Why do we think that He needs US to make things happen?

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Worship Song: “Idols” – Kirk Franklin

“Give Me your options…let Me be the first one you call
Now you must choose what I am to you: God of all or not God at all…”

This week has been long and tough for me, honestly. On those days, it’s vital to stay in worship and in tune with God, for sure. And I’m trying my best. This Worship Song reminded me that I have to continue to put God as the Head of everything, including my problems.

Out of the music Kirk Franklin has put out in recent years, this is one of my favorites. “Idols” was a song featured on his “Long Live Love” album. And it’s really a push for us as believers who claim to love God to let Him truly be God over every aspect of our lives.

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