Most people assume that prayer should be primarily a way to “get God to give me what I want”, but Jesus teaches that prayer is primarily us, aligning our will with God’s. Today, take your time and meditate on what you’re praying. Fix your mind first and your Heavenly Father’s name, his kingdom, and what His will is. Then, pour out your heart as you ask for forgiveness and protection and as you share your needs with him. Matthew 6:9-13 “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, h...
Aug 13, 2024•8 min
Paul is saying your heart can be satisfied whether you have much or little, whether you have achieved your goals or not, and whether things seem to be going well or not. Philippians 4:13 speaks primarily of how, with Christ, your heart can find contentment, satisfaction, and confidence regardless of your circumstances. Contentment doesn’t come when you have everything you want; it comes when you realize that in Christ, you have everything you need. Philippians 4:11-13 (NTV), Paul says this: “Not...
Aug 12, 2024•8 min
In this podcast episode, we conclude our discussion on the 5 principles of Godly parenting. Today's focus is on the importance of praying for godly discernment at every stage of your child's life. Discernment is a precious gift that should be cherished, and it blossoms through instilling God's word in their heart. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Aug 09, 2024•7 min
God calls parents to guide their children in walking the path of righteousness. By leaving your footprints heading in the right direction, you instill valuable lessons. Among these teachings is the importance of personal discipline—a crucial skill parents can impart to their children. It's essential that godly discipline is taught with both compassion and unwavering consistency. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Aug 08, 2024•7 min
Trade the concept of your dream house for God's vision of a dream home. It's not just about the exterior beauty of your house; it's about creating meaningful moments under its roof. While spending quality time with your kids is important, remember that true family bonding occurs during those everyday shared experiences. Today's parental challenge is to shift focus from pursuing a certain lifestyle to actively engaging in life alongside your children. For more information, visit lakepointe.church...
Aug 07, 2024•6 min
At every stage, parents are called by God to nurture their children's dreams and support them in following God's unique path for their lives. Trust that God will guide you as you assist your children in pursuing their aspirations; do not hesitate to dream big alongside your child. Remember, it is not the parent's role to shape children into what they desire them to become; instead, recognize that God has destined your child for a life beyond any plans you may have envisioned. For more informatio...
Aug 06, 2024•8 min
The Bible is rich with stories that remind us that family, despite its imperfections, is part of God’s original plan. Did you know that children’s natural curiosity is a gift from God and part of his family plan? One of God's plans for families was to help raise kids in a safe environment to explore and discover freely; this can be seen in Proverbs 11:27. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Aug 05, 2024•7 min
Today's podcast reminds you that you have permission to be brutally honest and completely open with God in every circumstance. God can handle your vulnerability and all of your emotions. In Psalms, the writers follow a particular pattern of verbally vomiting out all their feelings, pain, frustrations, and deep sorrow. Then, the writers land on the truth about God, his character, and his goodness. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Aug 02, 2024•7 min
When you take a roadtrip, you typically have a few songs ready to play as you travel. In the Old Testament, people also sang songs to pass the time, one of which was Psalms 121, a song of ascents. They sang this song as a reminder of God’s protection as they headed towards Jerusalem. God is just as present with us in the journey as in the final destination. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Aug 01, 2024•6 min
Rest with God and find joy when you delight in his presence day and night. In Psalm 1, the trees' job is to be planted by the river banks, rooted deep and not just fruitful. Today, ignore what culture says about chasing your desires; focus on resting and sitting with God. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 31, 2024•5 min
Reading Psalm 100, we discover our purpose is not to be a consumer. Our purpose is to be consumed by the goodness of God when we are in his presence. Your challenge today is to shout with joy and loudly sing your favorite worship song! (Maybe find a new song from the new Lakepointe Music album Fear No Evil.) For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 30, 2024•5 min
Have you ever thought being a good person was utterly pointless when you compare your life to someone else living so carefree? Or have you wondered is my heart pure for nothing? Always remember, God's goodness remains steadfast, and those individuals you compare yourself to may not be leading as carefree a life as it seems. When we grapple with feelings of envy, we often fall into the trap of constantly comparing ourselves to others. Envy: When you resent God’s goodness in someone else's life wh...
Jul 29, 2024•8 min
How do I reverse my drift and put my hope back with God? Dive into Psalm 42 today as we learn how to reverse the drift and drop anchor with God. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 26, 2024•5 min
How does drifting happen? Drifting occurs when we stop counting our blessings, gathering together, resting, praying, and climbing. Today, let’s hear how to drop anchor with God and stop the drifting. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 25, 2024•7 min
We all drift in our relationships, passions, and purposes. The key to being anchored in God and avoiding drifting is to take inventory of your life, retrace your steps, and pray for God to search your heart. David prayed for God to search his heart in Psalms 139. Today, ask yourself, where have I drifted? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 24, 2024•5 min
Dirty laundry piles up quickly, and stains set in when you never address them. The same is true with our shame and sin, but your failures are not fatal. There is real freedom with Christ! Today, let God bleach your record clean with His grace. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 23, 2024•6 min
Ever wonder how I can say “that, ” think “ that, ” or act like “ that ”? Psalm 51 contains King David's prayer for restoration—his confession and plea for forgiveness came after he drifted with lust and power and hid from God. Our unaddressed shame and guilt from our past can drift us away from God and can change our character. Daily, we must drop anchor with God, take ownership of our actions, and embrace His grace. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...
Jul 22, 2024•8 min
When processing grief, sometimes the best thing we can do is eat with others. It is healing to gather around the table of gratitude, share a meal with loved ones, laugh, cry, and reminisce. In Psalms 23:5 it says, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” Who is your enemy across the table: anger, depression, anxiety, or grief? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 19, 2024•7 min
Light is amazing; it warms, guides, and always wins against the darkness. The enemy tries to use your grief to steal, kill, and destroy your life, but the light of truth always will chase away the darkness. Let Psalm 23 give you hope as you walk through your dark valley. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 18, 2024•6 min
Biblical sheep are not cowardly blind followers. They trust and follow a good shepherd who wants to protect and provide for them. When we think of green pastures, we picture a field of rolling green grass, but in reality, the Bible depicts patches of grass that are just big enough to feed the herd that day. Today, trust God to lead you to what you need. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 17, 2024•6 min
Psalm 23 is the most beautiful Psalm ever written. It is written for those burdened with grief trying to find comfort in difficult circumstances. This scripture depicts how God meets us right where we are as the good shepherd. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 16, 2024•8 min
You can put your hope in God’s unfailing love. God cares for the lonely, heals the brokenhearted, and uplifts the humbled. In today’s message, we will discuss Psalm 25 and the truths of the 3Ps of anxiety: Personal, Pervasive, and Permanent. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 15, 2024•7 min
Q: Where do all the lonely people belong? A: Psalms 68 How are you doing today? Are you feeling lonely? Loneliness is feeling alone no matter how much social contact you may have, and it’s one of the scariest feelings in life. We were all designed to be in relationships; belonging is the most fundamental human need beyond food and shelter. Today, we will leave the shadow of loneliness and ask God to help us connect. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive...
Jul 12, 2024•8 min
When we work out, we like to have the perfect playlist ready. In our life’s battles, the Book of Psalms has the perfect beats. Today, we will download what Psalms 13, 27, and 126 have to offer as we head towards desire and delight and move up the staircase of disappointment. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 11, 2024•7 min
Have you ever not gotten the job you wanted, missed an event because you were sick, didn’t get into the program you wanted, or faced rejection? At one point, we all had to face disappointment in life, but what defines the moment is how we deal with the emotions that come from the pain. If we don’t face the emotions that come with disappointment, we will end up facing discouragement, which can turn into depression. God loves you and wants you to be honest with him. He is still good. He hears your...
Jul 10, 2024•8 min
Today, you need to download some Psalms from the Bible to the playlist of your heart because what you download into your mind makes a huge difference in the direction of your life. The Jewish nation would sing Psalms as they headed into battle. What battle are you facing today: anxiety, shame, panic, depression, confusion? David, the author of many of the scriptures found in Psalms, faced all of these same feelings. David’s life pattern was to get brutally honest about himself and what he was fa...
Jul 09, 2024•8 min
Do you ever have song lyrics stuck in your head? What about a Psalm? Today, we will try to get a Psalm stuck in our heads: “Taste and see that the Lord is good. How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him!” Psalm 34:8. This scripture will revolutionize how you live your life. You will no longer focus on the cultural pursuit of knowing who you are but on knowing who your God is. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 08, 2024•8 min
In Ecclesiastes, King Solomon shares the five most straightforward ways to wreck your life, and Pastor Mike shares five ways to thrive and flourish all the days of your life. Listen in today today as he explains how to Thrive and Flourish. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 05, 2024•10 min
God is the God of second chances and wants to use you today! True Godly freedom comes when we admit our failures and humble ourselves before our Heavenly Father. Point back to the right road today; don’t wait for your old age to turn and regret life’s foolish decisions of living culturally “free.” Don’t wait for things to fall apart; listen to God’s wisdom today. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Jul 04, 2024•7 min
When we go over the edge of the guardrail, we can wreck our lives and damage relationships. We think we can total our lives, but God can save us from any wreckage. You need to give yourself more than just the thin yellow line that culture provides. The thin yellow line on the road allows you to serve off and cause some damage easily. But strategic guardrails set by Godly wisdom keep you from danger and prevent having to do damage control. Proverbs 4:25-27 provides us with guardrails we can put i...
Jul 03, 2024•10 min
