Friday, December 31, 2010
Being Patient in God by Robert Ricciardelli
Waiting on God is not like waiting for a package to arrive. He is already here and present in every single moment. Being patient in God is not passivity but an active waiting in which we live every moment to the fullest while keeping our eyes and ears open to what He is doing all around us. In Him we live, move, and have our being while patiently and attentively awaiting God's presence filled moments wherever we are.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Oneness For His Purposes by Robert Ricciardelli
In ultimate fusion with God, we intimately lead obedient and surrendered lives in Him, empowered to do good. Jesus' words and actions emerged from His intimate relationship with the Father. He did not choose His own way, as the Father living within Him brought forth miraculous works through His life. We will emerge strengthened and can expect God to do amazing things through our lives of oneness with Him.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Kingdomized Formation by Robert Ricciardelli
God uses His Word, creation, and our life experiences to instruct us in His ways. We are being formed into His divine image for His purposes and glory. We will continue to depart selfish ambition and religion as we move further into Kingdomization on earth as it is in heaven. Look for the miraculous flow of His presence in every day life as He fills and transforms hearts in mysterious ways to people all around us.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Mystics of God Declare Unifying Love by Robert Ricciardelli
The heart of God, the heart of all creation, and our own hearts become one through the agape love of God. The great mystics of God through the ages have witnessed this unifying power of divine love. They did not speak from the knowledge of man, but through revelation and experience that only God gives. In Him we can realize this love that is both created and uncreated, and eternally in God, before Creation's birth.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Might As Well Be You by Robert Ricciardelli
Better to be judged, misunderstood, and hated for being who you are, than being loved and honored for who you are not. You must be all that God created you to be. You do not need to live in fear of man, or perform for the audience of man. God your Father created you uniquely and amazingly, so you might as well be you. The world longs for authentic lovers of God to lead the way. Real is in, and posers just got to go.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Unlimited God Potential by Robert Ricciardelli
Spirit led well-instructed people can remain a free people empowered by God. They live with unlimited potential because the "Unlimited All Potent God" dwells within them. We must also discern the kind of instruction that is being propagated in the name of Christ. While one kind of instruction produces freedom while releasing potential, erroneous instruction can cripple the power of truth and produce bondage.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Christmas: Commemorating God's Greatest Gift! by Robert Ricciardelli
Christmas commemorates the greatest event in history, when the Incarnate of God was birthed into the world for the world. As we celebrate this day, the fullness of God's Incarnate gift of life transforms us to live each day for Him and empowers us for eternal good. Christ birthed for the world is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, and giving are to be a way of life. Thank God for the day our Savior was born.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Jesus Became Humble for the Humble by Robert Ricciardelli
Jesus was not just a humble person who was birthed into humanity, but he was was preoccupied with the humble of the world. He became the divine lifter of humble hearts from sin, suffering, and insignificance. Through Him, all that received Him would receive new life, and become significant on earth and for all eternity. Today as we approach the celebration of His birth, He remains preoccupied with the humble of heart.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Best Time to Change is Now by Robert Ricciardelli
Change in one's life is not only desired but often needed in order to survive and thrive. The only lasting way for things to change is for people themselves to change. Godly changes not only promote health, wholeness, and peace, it also ignites an atmosphere for the miraculous to appear. God has given you Himself to transform your life in order to unleash His glory to the world. The best time for changing is now.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Immovable Authentic Servants by Robert Ricciardelli
The most critical need of the Church at this moment is a people that are free, bold, and immovable from God's purposes. They will make no decisions out of fear, will not engage for self pleasure, and will not be influenced by the love of publicity or reputation. They are free from the compulsions that control others, and are servants who remain authentic to who they are regardless of the context or audience.
Immovable Authentic Servants by Robert Ricciardelli
The most critical need of the Church at this moment is a people that are free, bold, and immovable from God's purposes. They will make no decisions out of fear, will not engage for self pleasure, and will not be influenced by the love of publicity or reputation. They are free from the compulsions that control others, and are servants who remain authentic to who they are regardless of the context or audience.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Significance of Communal Life by Robert Ricciardelli
Anything of spiritual value is not the result of individual accomplishments but birthed from communal life. All the knowledge and wisdom of God has come to us through the ages through prophets of God, Christ Himself, Saints who went before us, and from all who have played roles in the formation of our hearts. True spiritual knowledge belongs to the communion of God's people and with all glory to God.
Monday, December 20, 2010
God's Igniting Flame for Your Life by Robert Ricciardelli
Many today are perplexed and confused about the ways of God. Some have had a vision that God has yet to fulfill, and have now lost hope. Many have impatiently turned to their own devices when it is only God who can ignite His flame on His destiny for them. No man lit the burning bush in the days of Moses and no man can ignite the flame of His vision for your life. Be expectant for God to fan His flame over your life.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Embracing All of Creation by Robert Ricciardelli
The Spirit of Christ embraces all of creation. In him were created all things in heaven and on earth; everything visible and everything invisible, all things created through Him and for Him, and in Him all things hold together. Therefore with His Spirit within us, our hearts embrace not only all people but all of creation. Love removes all fear and prejudice, while welcoming and gathering in all that belongs to God.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Communal Life Heritage by Robert Ricciardelli
Anything of spiritual value is not the result of individual accomplishments but birthed from communal life. All the knowledge and wisdom of God has come to us through the ages through prophets of God, Christ Himself, Saints who went before us, and from all who have played roles in the formation of our hearts. True spiritual knowledge belongs to the communion of God's people and with all glory to God.
Friday, December 17, 2010
The Extraordinary Family by Robert Ricciardelli
We are all part of one family "set apart" by God to bring light into the darkness. As ambassadors of His Unshakable Kingdom we represent a people who like anyone else, live ordinary lives and struggle with ordinary problems. What is extraordinary about us is the Spirit within, who gives us overcoming power, clarity, and an unwavering love for God, in bringing His love and service to others each day in His name.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Early Departure, Heavenly Seed by Robert Ricciardelli
Many people have died at a young age leaving many to wonder what impact they may have made if they had led a full life, but their impact and legacy goes far beyond the years they were here. Faithful people always gain in their departure, while depositing eternal seeds of heaven into the hearts of others. They are as much witnesses to Christ as those who have accomplished much or have lived a full life.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Beyond Organizational Limitations by Robert Ricciardelli
We often limit the Church to the organizations of people, and the activity of those organizations. But the Church is a organism, a people alive and empowered in Spirit. We reveal the living Christ far beyond the boundaries of any human institution. The Spirit "blows where it pleases", and touches hearts wherever He wants, with no human constraints. People of destiny who proclaim Christ through words and deeds.
The Kingdom Overtakes Man's Ways by Robert Ricciardelli
Religious pedestals and kingdoms of self continue to fall and make way for God's ever coming Kingdom. His Kingdom overtakes mans words, ways, and judgments. His presence filled love pours through lives that are obediently harmonized in Him, and synchronized with each other by His Spirit. The synchronized harmony of God's empowered people, bring witness to the Kingdom, the power, and the glory of God on earth.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Actions Speak Louder Than Words by Robert Ricciardelli
The world sees a church that lives little of what it preaches, often living in opposition to the gospel it pronounces. We give visibility to Jesus in how we live and not what we say. Wherever we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the lonely or rejected, and bring unity and peace to those who are divided, we proclaim Christ and the love of God, whether we speak about Him or not. Actions speak louder than words!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Presence Lives in You by Robert Ricciardelli
God loves His creation beyond the four walls of established religion or congregational meetings. As ambassadors for Christ to the world, we have a larger task beyond the all important fellowship and nurturing of one another. We are a witness of God's love made visible through His presence in our every day lives. Presence does not live in a building, or when the music is playing, for Presence lives in you.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Heaven is Waiting On Us by Robert Ricciardelli
God’s ways are greater than ours, and He will not let us check out from earth before His time. In an hour of despondency many are waiting for a quick escape to heaven rather than overcoming faith to abide in His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. We must leave ourselves and all of our affairs in God’s gracious hands, trusting Him fully for His will to be accomplished in us through His measures and methods.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Human As God Intends by Robert Ricciardelli
We impart the divine as we become human as God intended. Empowered by His love in doing good in our service to others is God's intention for humanity. Human gestures of hospitality, friendship, and building together, create an atmosphere for the miraculous to take place. God's omnipresence in and through our lives manifests Himself through practical ways. Be ready at all times for God's transformational engagements.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Birthing the Unseen to the Scene by Robert Ricciardelli
We have been birthed into one Spirit, one Body in Christ. We are all unique purpose filled parts fused by the One. In our uniqueness we must not expect one member to fulfill someone else's part. God is the only one who is all, in all, and able to do all. Empowered by the fullness of His Spirit, we bring forth His unseen to scene. Be thankful for being a limited yet powerful extension of His heavenly plans on earth.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Faith in Godly Provision by Robert Ricciardelli
The Body of Christ has many expressions in a multitude of faces and places. God imparts Himself most often to us through one anothering. However, we must not depend solely on particular faces or places to give us everything we need. Humanity and systems will fail us from time to time, but God never fails us. Pray and fellowship in community while placing your faith in God, and not on what man or systems can provide.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Seeking God Empowered Community by Robert Ricciardelli
When we have been wounded by the Church, our temptation is to reject all forms of gathering together. If we isolate ourselves from faith communities, we oppose God's very desire and provision for us to grow. It is important to forgive those who hurt us, while building safe and authentic relationships beyond churchianity. We should be seeking a God empowered community who love Him and each other in His divine ways.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Authoritative Healing by Robert Ricciardelli
There is such an enormous hunger in people for meaning in life. They are seeking comfort, forgiveness, restoration, and healing. Leaders inside and outside the church should constantly be reminded that the best words to characterize godly authority is love, compassion, and mercy. Let us lead with the heart and ways of Christ, whose authority was expressed in serving others with amazing love, compassion, and mercy.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Authoritative Wounding by Robert Ricciardelli
People have been wounded deeply even in organizations that are meant to be a safe and restorative place. People in authority can wound others that look up to them by their words, attitudes, and demands. Because spiritual life is so significant in every seeker, the wounds can especially be damaging. Leaders must understand the damages caused by responding to other's, when done outside of God's love and compassion.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Destined Through Freedom by Robert Ricciardelli
Servant Leaders are Spirit motivated to help others find their God given destiny, rather than recruiting others into agenda filled systems or corporate visions. The very place where freedom should reign can often become a place where destiny's are imprisoned by religious systems of man. When people can freely hear God's voice and His intended purpose for their own lives, the community will flourish.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Free Yourself by Being Yourself by Robert Ricciardelli
It is challenging and yet liberating to cease from trying to be perfect. Truth is, there is no one who is perfect but God, so there is no reason to keep trying. Take a deep breath, give up on perfection, and let God perfectly lead you into being your marvelous self. It is time to begin the work with God in being yourself. By being yourself, you are now available to be all that God created you to be.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The Recipe for Peace by Robert Ricciardelli
Do not fear the darkness that looms before the light of a new day approaches. The recipe for peace in the midst of the storm is to seek, pray, and rest in your God. He will provide overflowing peace as you yield your ways and strife to the fullness of His presence. You can live in the fullness and strength of His joy even while storm clouds swirl around you. Obedience, persistence, and prayer birth a soulful harvest.
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