God Has Been Waiting On You

How does it feel when someone is waiting on you? If you are running late, you probably feel guilty about it. If it is somewhere that you don’t want to go, you may run late on purpose. But, what if God was the one waiting on you?

It’s true that God waits for us all of our lives. What is He waiting for? He is looking for His children to come back home. And, indeed, we are His children. He knew us when we were still in the womb and our own parents didn’t know who we were.

The reason God is waiting goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve had everything that their Lord had to offer and they turned their backs for one thing that they didn’t have (and really didn’t need). And today, we are still following in those ancient footsteps.

After Eden, the world was plunged into sin. Every person born was born into an unholy world. There was no way to bridge the chasm. God spoke directly to several people to accomplish His goals. But, we were still separated and it pained our Father.

But, God had a plan. He sent His only son, Jesus, into the world to be our bridge over that chasm of sin. Now, think about the gravity of His decision. Children are a part of us from the beginning. They are our life. You’d probably rather lose a limb or life itself than let your children die.

That is the length and depth and height of God’s love for us. Even His child was not spared to bring us back into relationship with Him. Jesus was born into this sinful world like the rest of us. He ate, drank, slept and had friends.

In His adult life, the three-year ministry began. Jesus knew hunger, hatred, love, pain and every other emotion we feel every day. Still, He knew that His reward would be great in heaven when He fulfilled the Father’s plan.

The very ground opened up when Jesus died. For the first time, those who hated Jesus realized who He truly was. Why does it take the ground shaking beneath some of our feet to get us to recognize God?

God stands ready to accept us back into His loving arms. The sacrifice was made once for all and the reward Jesus received as a child of the King awaits us too. Some church fans display a picture of the Savior standing at a closed door knocking. The door is the one that opens to your heart.

Some of our hearts are so hardened that nothing can get in. On the inside, there is hurt and anger barring the door. At that point, the only one who can breach the heart is Jesus.

Jesus is not a myth used to separate you from your money and possessions by television preachers. The Savior is real and if you don’t have true peace of mind in your life, then He is still standing at the door waiting on you to open it.

But, God is patient. That is how love works. When your kids go astray, you don’t cut them off like a weed in the garden. You wait tearfully, prayerfully and hopefully for them to come back to you.

Don’t be misinformed. God is tearful when we slap His helping hand away. It gets slapped away when you brick up your heart. It is slapped away when you refuse to hear the Word of God. It gets slapped whenever you give someone else the glory that belongs to Him.

God wants to shelter you in His arms. Accepting Him now means living in safety and love on this side of heaven. But He can’t do so unless you let Him in. And so, He waits for your answer until the time that you take your last breath.

God sent Jesus as a ransom to buy your freedom. Won’t you stop living in bondage to the world and accept that you can be free in Christ?

Additional Scriptures:

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.”

-          Revelation 3:20

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Seek the Lord while you can find him.
Call on him now while he is near.
Let the wicked change their ways
and banish the very thought of doing wrong.
Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them.
Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.

-          Isaiah 55: 6-7

Robert Moment is an innovative forward-thinking Christian business and marketing coach, speaker and author of God Will Always Be There For You. Robert is passionate about empowering individuals on how to experience God’s love, power, joy, peace and prosperity. Visit http://www.ChristianInspirational.org and sign-up for the FREE Christian Living e-course. Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/ChristiansFaith.

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God is Our Sustainer

When you were a baby, or when your kids were babies, you probably carried them around everywhere. Mostly, it was because they couldn’t walk but also, they needed you to hold them up in certain situations so they wouldn’t get hurt. When we are no longer babies, God is the one who picks us up.

God looks after us as children and our children, but you already knew that. It’s when we get older that our faith in His goodness begins to wane. What do we know as adults that we didn’t know as children? The answer is “nothing.” Our faith dies on the vine because, instead of cultivating it, we let other philosophies and schools of thought in society nourish us. But, it isn’t nourishment at all for our souls, but confusion.

What does it mean to be “sustained by something? No matter where you find yourself, whatever sustains you is there to keep you going. A sustaining force never falters, leaves you in the lurch or fades away. Can you think of one thing on this earth that has that kind of testimonial?

Listen, anything made by the hand of man can be unmade. Just look at the Titanic, the Hindenburg or the Twin Towers. God tells us that heaven and earth may pass away, but His Word will remain intact. It is that same Word found in the Holy Bible that sustains us, if we let it.

There is one God in heaven and in earth but He has many names. Become familiar with these names and you will understand why He has them:

• Jehovah Jireh: “I am your Provider”
• Jehovah Shammah: “I am there”
• Jehovah Shalom: “I am your Peace”

God is your provider. No matter what your circumstances God can work it out for you. For many of us, the problem we have is in our minds. We have these preconceived notions of how God is going to help us and when He doesn’t show up in that way, we turn away.

In His Word, He says that He will supply all of our needs from His bountiful riches. There is not a mention of how or when, but simply that He WILL. For your part, believing in his divine providence is all you have to do. Even the smallest seed of faith can grow into a giant tree.

Have you ever had a time when you worried about, let’s say, having the money to pay a bill? When you got to the payment center with your plea on your lips you find out that the bill is only a fraction of what you thought? Happily you pay the amount because that is exactly the amount that you have.

This scenario demonstrates how God is already where we need Him when we need Him. He shows up at the tire store before we do needing two new tires. He shows up at the grocery store before we do needing food. God is everywhere you need Him to be and, He is more reliable than Visa!

One thing that is hard to come by in this world is peace. Wars all across the globe, people starving, the nuclear weapons race, economic recession and crime don’t help you to sleep well at night. But, many people go to bed without this burden on their shoulders. Why? It’s not because they haven’t been touched by hard times or grief. It is rather because they have been touched by God first.

God never promised that we would be exempt from pain, sorrow, or hard times but He did promise to help us through those times if we place our trust in Him. Any adversity that we face gives God the opportunity to each us greater peace, love and understanding. Praying to God first brings comfort (through the Holy Spirit), a calm spirit and a loving embrace to ease our tears.

The Lord is now and forever more will be the Creator of the universe. As such, all power is in His hands. He gave us free will to choose our path in life and He asks that we choose to trust Him. Don’t let fear keep you from finding out how God can ease the pain of this world in your life.

Additional Scriptures:

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”

-          1 Peter 5:7

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“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

-          Deuteronomy 31:8

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“And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.”

-          2 Corinthians 9:8

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Robert Moment is an innovative forward-thinking Christian business and marketing coach, speaker and author of God Will Always Be There For You. Robert is passionate about empowering individuals on how to experience God’s love, power, joy, peace and prosperity. Visit http://www.ChristianInspirational.org and sign-up for the FREE Christian Living e-course. Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/ChristiansFaith.

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God I Trust You

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?
When evil people come to devour me,
when my enemies and foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.”

Trust is earned. We give those in our lives a chance to become close to us on a daily basis. At times, friends and family can hurt us deeply, breaking that trust. Repairing it can take a long time.

With God, you don’t have to worry about trust issues. He is going to be the same today as He was yesterday and as He will be until the end of time. Putting your trust in Him helps when people you love let you down even if it is not on purpose.

The world, itself, is not a friendly place. Maybe past hurts have caused you not to trust others, even those who prove trustworthy. The scriptures above teach us that no matter what happens, you don’t have to be afraid to live your life as God wants you to. He will champion your cause every time.

It is a fact that you will encounter difficulties in life. Some will be because of your own actions and others will be undeserved. There is no getting around the latter. But, God says that if you are under His protection, these “potential” difficulties don’t have to worry you or steal your joy.

Prayer Suggestion: Lord, teach me to place my trust in You to live my life in freedom and not fear of the unknown.

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Every Problem Ends with God

The Bible tells us that God is the “Alpha and the Omega.” In Greek, those two letters represent the beginning and the ending of the alphabet. If life begins and ends with God, it stands to reason that there is nothing that has ever been or ever will be that escapes His knowledge.

Ostriches are interesting birds. They are thought to be flightless but can actually run fast and get a few inches off the ground. They also are the victims of a popular myth. It is believed that they bury their heads in the sand but actually they are tending to their nests.

God has also been the victim of many myths. For one, that He allows bad things to happen to people. It may seem that way to unbelievers, but actually God has given us free will to do as we please. It just so happens that there are a lot of people who don’t want to follow Him and would rather do evil.

Another myth is that God doesn’t care about our problems. Anyone who knows God for who He is knows that that this one is a load of hogwash. Our biggest problem was being eternally separated from Him and He made the ultimate sacrifice to solve it.

Problems are situations that we haven’t figured out yet. There was a cute saying on a bookmark once that read, “This is not a problem; it is an opportunity.” Anyone who has ever had a serious problem probably didn’t consider it an opportunity for anything but screaming.

There is some truth to this quote, though. For God, our problems are opportunities for His glory to become manifest in our lives. Your problem can be a window through which someone else sees God at work. For people who believe the myths about God, it is an eye-opening experience.

For your problems to become God’s teaching tool, you have to be on board with God. He has the capability to help anyone with a solution to their problem IF they would trust and give their lives to Him. Daily the Lord watches helplessly as people are crushed under the weight of their own turmoil and despair because they won’t ask for His help.

Don’t mistake God’s helplessness for weakness. We are the ones who are tying His hands. Denying God is like telling Him that you don’t want His divine assistance.

God did not create us to operate alone. Why do you think we have arms? They fit well when linked together. How about hands? Fingers intertwine to show love and concern. And, just look at those legs and feet. They work in tandem to carry us along side as many as will go with us.

When others don’t come to God on their own with their problems, He sends ambassadors. That’s us. Through your example, they will start asking questions: Why are you so highly favored?

One of the best things about God is that He loves all of us equally. Many people can say that but God really shows it. You can be just as highly favored as the next person when you put your trust in God. There is no need to handle those problems by yourself.

Satan is a magician. He makes us see what we want to see. But, his trickery leads not to happiness but to more, you guessed it…problems. God sheds the light at the end of the tunnel to let you know that life was not meant to be a tangled mass of never-ending dilemmas. No matter where you begin, if you end with Him, you will always have help dealing with your problems.

Additional Scriptures:

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”

-          Matthew 6:33

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And he also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life. All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.

-          Revelation 21:6-7

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“For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
Then I will hold my head high
above my enemies who surround me.
At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,
singing and praising the Lord with music.”

-          Psalm 27:5-6

Robert Moment is an innovative forward-thinking Christian business and marketing coach, speaker and author of God Will Always Be There For You. Robert is passionate about empowering individuals on how to experience God’s love, power, joy, peace and prosperity. Visit http://www.ChristianInspirational.org and sign-up for the FREE Christian Living e-course. Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/ChristiansFaith.

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God What Do I Need to Change About Me Today?

Reading for the day: Psalm 51:10-12

Create in me a clean heart, O God.
Renew a loyal spirit within me.
¹¹ Do not banish me from your presence,
and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.

¹² Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and make me willing to obey you.

King David knew when he had displeased the Lord. His first act was to repent and ask God to change his heart. Maybe you are like King David today.

Repentance and change are not one-time acts. As long as you live in a fallen world, repentance is needed to keep us shining for Christ. It is easy for our stars to get tarnished especially when we decide that our way is better than God’s choice for us. It will happen from time to time because we are human.

The great thing about God is that He is always ready to forgive when we come to Him in heartfelt repentance. But, repentance has to be followed by a change to be genuine. To do that, you have to recognize within yourself that living in bondage (a slave to your sinful nature) is worse than living in freedom through Christ.

Each day brings a new opportunity to “renew your mind.” Change the way you think and act by staying connected to God and in tune with the Holy Spirit. Is God asking you to change some aspect of your life? If so, get to it. The rewards will far outweigh anything you would get by holding on to sin.

Prayer Suggestion: Lord, reveal to me any hidden sin in my life. Help me to obey and not fight as you work to wash me clean.

Robert Moment is an innovative forward-thinking Christian business and marketing coach, speaker and author of God Will Always Be There For You. Robert is passionate about empowering individuals on how to experience God’s love, power, joy, peace and prosperity. Visit http://www.ChristianInspirational.org and sign-up for the FREE Christian Living e-course. Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/ChristiansFaith.

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Learning to Experience God Every Day

Reading for the day: Romans 12: 9-21

“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.”

Our lives are so chaotic at times. If it is not our activities that are running us around it is our family. Sometimes, you have to stop and smell the roses to appreciate why you are alive. It’s not to run ourselves ragged everyday for sure.

Being busy with tasks, even godly ones, can make us too busy for God. God, where were you when I was caught in traffic or struggling to make dinner after a hectic day? Does that sound like you? God was waiting for you to slow down so He could spend time with you.

The above scriptures are only three of the thirteen mentioned in the daily reading. The idea here is ways to imitate Christ in your life. Just the first few verses sounds like a lot to do. You are used to doing a lot but this task list won’t make you tired but aware of God’s goodness all around you.

Try it. When you serve God on your job or thank Him that you have a tank of gas in traffic or bless Him for the bounty of food in your home, you gain a new perspective on the day. God thought enough of you to make you aware of His love at every turn.

Prayer Suggestion: Make a conscious effort to thank God throughout the day for the evidence of Him in your life.

Robert Moment is an innovative forward-thinking Christian business and marketing coach, speaker and author of God Will Always Be There For You. Robert is passionate about empowering individuals on how to experience God’s love, power, joy, peace and prosperity. Visit http://www.ChristianInspirational.org and sign-up for the FREE Christian Living e-course. Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/ChristiansFaith.

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God Give Me Wisdom Every Day

Reading for the Day: Psalm 119:9-11

How can a young person stay pure?
By obeying your word.
I have tried hard to find you—
don’t let me wander from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.

The Apostle Paul tells us in a letter to James that God will give wisdom to anyone who asks for it. Imagine that? Getting what we need just by asking is a rarity in this life. There always seem to be some hoops to jump through or red tape to cut. With God, none of that exists.

So how do you get this wisdom from on high? It comes from studying the Word of God. King David knew this. He constantly stood in awe of God and sat in his presence to learn what He wanted from him.

God has laid out His laws, love and rules for living within the pages of the Holy Bible. Through His faithful servants, His will is revealed to us. But, reading is only the first step. Has someone ever given something to you that you have lost?

The way not to “lose” God’s Word when you need it most is to hide it in your heart. Nothing can steal it from you there unless you give it away. The Holy Spirit can bring the Word back to your mind in difficult situations when you have memorized and meditated on the scriptures. That is how you gain wisdom…everyday.

Prayer Suggestions: Draw on the resources of the scriptures to make godly decisions each day. Unless you know the Word, you won’t know God’s thoughts on a subject.

Robert Moment is an innovative forward-thinking Christian business and marketing expert, speaker and author of God Will Always Be There For You. Robert is passionate about empowering individuals on how to experience God’s love, power, joy, peace and prosperity. Visit

Robert Moment is an innovative forward-thinking Christian business and marketing coach, speaker and author of God Will Always Be There For You. Robert is passionate about empowering individuals on how to experience God’s love, power, joy, peace and prosperity. Visit http://www.ChristianInspirational.org and sign-up for the FREE Christian Living e-course. Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/ChristiansFaith.

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Live to Be a Blessing to Others

Reading for the day: Romans 12:1-2

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. ² Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

The book of Romans is like an instructional guide for daily living. Chapter 12 shows us many attributes of a true Christian. Part of being a follower of Christ is living well with your fellow man.

Some people wonder why they have to help others who don’t seem willing to help themselves. There is a type of logic here but not God’s logic. When you love God, you must exchange the world’s logic for His. To God, is a broken vessel waiting to be mended and filled. Giving your life to God allows Him to reveal to you which vessels He needs your help to mend.

Think about it: If someone didn’t pray for you or help you through obedience to God, you wouldn’t know Him today. When you live God’s purpose for your life, you are in essence, being a blessing to others. Through you others can see God’s love and recognize who they are in Christ.

Prayer Suggestion: Lord, help me to help those you place in my path. Exchange their hopelessness for a life worth living through You.

Robert Moment is an innovative forward-thinking Christian business and marketing coach, speaker and author of God Will Always Be There For You. Robert is passionate about empowering individuals on how to experience God’s love, power, joy, peace and prosperity. Visit http://www.ChristianInspirational.org and sign-up for the FREE Christian Living e-course. Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/ChristiansFaith.

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Trust God When He Seems Far Away

Reading for the day: Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.

What is happening when it seems like God is not answering you? It can be a lonely and low point in your life, but it doesn’t have to be when you understand God’s nature.

Know this: God answers all prayers. For those who follow Him, He says that your prayers are powerful and effective. What we have trouble with is the timing of those answers.

Sometimes, God’s answer to us is “not yet.” It can be a hard pill to swallow especially when the need seems so urgent to us. But, these are the times when your faith kicks in. Faith learns how to wait patiently for God to show up in your life.

There is a difference. Waiting impatiently leads to unhappiness, disobedience and other paths that don’t lead anywhere good. Through patience, your faith in God leads you to continue to lift up prayers for others, praise Him daily, count your blessings and live as a blessing to others. This way, you stay encouraged and confident in God’s wisdom and love.

Before you know it, God answers that prayer. It probably won’t be in the way that you thought which will bring a smile and a laugh of gratitude that God is the boss and not you. Each waiting period brings tons of strength-training opportunities.

Prayer Suggestion: I know you hear me Lord, even though you seem far away. I will continue to praise and trust you in the meantime.

Robert Moment is an innovative forward-thinking Christian business and marketing coach, speaker and author of God Will Always Be There For You. Robert is passionate about empowering individuals on how to experience God’s love, power, joy, peace and prosperity. Visit http://www.ChristianInspirational.org and sign-up for the FREE Christian Living e-course. Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/ChristiansFaith.

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We are Who God Says We are

Reading for the day: Romans 8:14-16

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.¹⁵ So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father. ¹⁶ For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children.

Words hurt. The first encounter you had with this was probably as a child in school. For some people, being called names by others affects how they feel about themselves. As an adult, the problem gets worse.

The reality is that you can’t do anything about what other people call you, good or bad. What you can control is what name you will answer to and how you will respond. Our first instinct is to react in kind and hurt them as much as they hurt us, but that is not God’s way. It only continues the cycle of hurt and pain.

Read the scriptures above. Living your life as the person others decide you are to be makes you a slave. You are under their control when you change who you are supposed to be to suit them. If you believe that you are worthless based on someone else’s assessment, then you will live a defeated life.

Stand up for yourself in the name of Jesus Christ. You are the child of a King! God has dominion over everything and everyone. Accept His opinion of you over all others because His only motive is love.

Prayer Suggestion: Lord, teach me to believe in my soul that I am who You say I am. Remind me again when others try to tear me down with their words.

Robert Moment is an innovative forward-thinking Christian business and marketing coach, speaker and author of God Will Always Be There For You. Robert is passionate about empowering individuals on how to experience God’s love, power, joy, peace and prosperity. Visit http://www.ChristianInspirational.org and sign-up for the FREE Christian Living e-course. Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/ChristiansFaith.

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