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My thoughts on relief efforts in Haiti and how/why what Impact is doing is changing lives. Read About Our Next Journey to Haiti

Do you search for something more diligently the more you need it and the more confident you are it exists? You are diligent in searching for your car keys because you know they exist and you need them. It is easier to give up looking for things that are unnecessary or unknown. How does this principle apply to your spiritual life? He who comes to me must believe that I am, and that I am a rewarder of those who diligently seek me. In other words, you seek me because you know I exist, and am necessary and important. In addition to these strong motivations to persevere, you have my promise that if you seek me you will find me – your search will be fruitful.

Is the standard measure of success to be rich and famous? Money provides a measure of comfort and security in this world, but why is fame important? You don’t have to be famous to know that even having your material needs met in a totally obscure life is not a satisfactory human experience. In the beginning it was not good for man to be alone and this is still true. This principle applies more widely than the provision of a mate, for even single people need others with whom to share the experiences of their lives. Yet even those who are married will go through times of feeling alone. Know that I am with you always as your constant companion who understands. 

Most of you know what soaking prayer is, although it's still a relatively new concept to mainline Christianity. Taking the time in prayer to listen for God's voice is essential in a believers life. That connection between you and God is the lifeline to your faith, encouraging and fulfilling you every time you sense His presence and hear Him speak words of love and direction.

Have you never repented boldly because you never really needed to? Blessed are those who have been raised in the faith and have never explored the depths of sin. Yet even those benefit by repenting boldly. Those who do not are too confident in themselves and too prone to the temptation that they are justified by their own righteousness. They are proud and eager to judge others who do not attain the high standards they do. But I know the proud afar off, and am eager to extend mercy to those who know they need mercy and ask for it. Those who repent boldly can be bold as agents of mercy and redemption in the lives of others. 

Do you notice that everyone at some point needs extra consideration and special treatment? Everyone has at least their own hour of need. You have been in this position yourself. Do you notice that some people need extra consideration at all times? There are those with obvious physical disabilities and those emotional and personality disabilities that are less obvious but just as real. I put them among you for a reason. When you encounter them remember that at one time you also needed special treatment. Condescend to those of low estate and remember that the gospel is for those who need a physician, like yourself. 

Have you ever lost touch with old friends and drifted apart from them? In some cases you have both moved on to other phases of your life, but in others there is a real sense of loss. You expect friendships to be enduring, but there is an inherently transient quality to life. To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. Learn to expect this, and live in the present, enjoying your current situation and experiencing it fully while it lasts. I have called you to follow me in a journey and this implies change and a progression of events and circumstances. The one constant on this sojourn is that you are travelling beside me. 

Laughter Is Healing - "A Joyful Heart Is Good Medicine"

The “Sea of Galilee” has been our biggest product release to date! Over 3000 accessed it online, 3500 units of the “Sea of Galilee” product were purchased in its first 30 days, and testimonies have already begun to pour in concerning its impact in transforming lives. (Please send your testimony to mark@cluonline.com.) The following testimony has been sent to us from Lou Bardal

NOTE TO READER: Four years ago – after two perfect pregnancies that resulted in the supernatural delivery of my two beautiful sons – I had a miscarriage at 12 weeks. The miscarriage was difficult physically, and it shook me to the core both emotionally and spiritually. I suffered with depression as a result. In the 10 months following that miscarriage, I had two more miscarriages (both very early). I was stuck in grief during that period of time, but Jesus was faithful. He met me where I was, and led me back to joy in Him that same year.