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SPIRITUAL “SNIPPETS” FROM PASTOR JACK HAYFORD
(Excerpted from a Message Given in March, 2008)
“Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, therefore I hope in Him! The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.” Lamentations 3:22-25
I open with the words of God’s eternal Word above, but have been moved by the Holy Spirit to relay a prophetic word He gave me, which is rooted in that text:
Children of the Father’s heart, let your soul see and allow your spirit to receive the fullness of His Word. Notice, beloved child, that His mercies are not only “new every morning,” but He has also said they “endure forever!” Together, these words promise you this day will grant fresh mercies, just as a new days’ dew sparkles on the grass. But because the constancy of His “mercies” is that they “endure forever,” be assured of abiding, durable mercies surrounding you—ongoing!
This morning’s ‘new mercies’ will not evaporate. What He is beginning today—in your life, your home, or your ministry is only an entry point. Beyond today he promises a continuance of works He will see through to a completion! So hear your Father saying, “What I am giving today is the placing of a platform upon which I will continue to build and advance—establishing lasting works and durable results.” Receive His word on this day, this “morning” of His “new mercies.”
I hope your heart is shouting an “Amen” just as mine did! That Spirit-prompted insight stirs me deeply as I serve this season of God’s assignment as your president. Opening my letter with thoughts of “new mercies,” is timely, as I see God’s hand among us granting the following “new mercies,” mercies we have reason to believe will become durable and lasting among us!
A new level of trust that “we are a team” is experiencing a slow but sure rise. It rises wherever genuine honesty and honor are a “way of life” among leaders.
A new renewal center has been dedicated to caring for our pastoral leaders and for nurturing their continual spiritual, domestic, and ministerial health and growth.
A new openness to God’s Spirit and to His “seasons of refreshing” are in beautiful evidence and are spreading across our U.S. Foursquare landscape.
A new sense of Foursquare identity as a God-anointed movement is emerging, summoning us to embrace our individual hope and collective destiny.
A new “caring” for our youth is evident, as we partner to motivate and shape a new generation to impact their world.
A new readiness to answer our call to “serve and salt” the larger Body of Christ, blessing other fellow servants in the Kingdom.
Remember, these are just excerpts from the March 27, 2008 message from Pastor Jack. You can read the entire message by going to http://www.foursquare.org/articles/565,1.html .
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