"Not deciding is deciding"

10So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'" (Luke 17:10)

This is something my heart needs constant reminder of. My good deeds are me following instructions, not me going out of my way to do something above and beyond my call. My call is a mandate to go above and beyond the world's call, always.

1And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. (Luke 18:1)

7And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? 8I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" (Luke 18:7-8)

I feel like God is constantly pointing this out to me. He wants to give me things! I dont ask. I dont pray near as much as I should. I hope that this school year God will continually press on my heart this facet of our relationship that is definitely the weakest.

29And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,30who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life."
(Luke 18:29-30)

One of the most comforting verses I've read in a while. Moving out and gaining so much responsibility has been super tough and its just going to get harder in the coming weeks. This points to the greater purpose of why I am going through these things and where its going to lead me.

Dear Lord,
Thank you for speaking to me. Thank you for your love and grace. I love you so much. I am so unworthy. You are holy. Please continually remind my heart of the truths that you have been continually teaching my heart lately. Plase draw me into a greater prayer life with you. Please be with this week and sllow me to find some new friends and provide a new excitement about learning more about you. Please be with my family. Please protect me from the enemy. Please provide me with a church that You have me serving in. I love you.
Corey

Ask Away

2 And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. (Luke 10:2)


13If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" (Luke 11:13)

I do not receive because I do not ask. I need to pray more. Not because of the things I want primarily, but to thank Him for the things He has given me.

Dear Lord,
Please forgive me for not talking to you. Please draw me into a powerful prayer life. I love you.
Corey

Doubt, Pursuit of Holiness, and Fear of Men

25He said to them, "Where is your faith?" And they were afraid, and they marveled, saying to one another, "Who then is this, that he commands even winds and water, and they obey him?"(Luke 8:25)

This is why I should fear God. He is over creation, therefore creation has to obey Him. Another thing about this is that I feel like this happens all of the time in my spiritual life. Things will look super hard and God will calm the seas and ask me where my faith is at.

44She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased.(Luke 8:44)

Like the crowds pressing in on Jesus many experience Jesus in their lifetime, but it takes someone reaching out intentionally for Jesus for life change to happen. People dont stumble into healing and redemption.

26For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.(Luke 9:26)

I suck. I am ashamed to do evangelism out of fear of men and what they will think of me. I need this to be changed.

Dear Lord,
I am so sorry.I am so unworthy of You. Please help me share my faith. Please help me not be afraid to share you and please dont be ashamed of me. I love you. Im sorry.
Corey

August 4th Wyldfyre Message

“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let them know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”(James 5:19-20)

I was recently told by a friend that this verse reminded them of me. That is such a great thing to hear! It is such a privilege to be a part of God’s work in that person’s life. It’s things like this, I am told that allow me to be a great leader and have many people look up to me. I get told often that I am a godly guy just because people want to encourage me. I feel like many people want that title “godly guy” or “godly girl”.

“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth.” (James 5:17).

Elijah was like us. Elijah doesn’t have a leg up on anyone. If people wanted to be like me they could be. I was addicted to pornography for over half of my ministry at South Hills Church. I ignored texts from everyone at one point or another. I ignored people that were crying because it was an inconvenience. I have rebuked many but not in love, but in pride. I missed ministry meetings because I just don’t like meetings. I am so selfish. People admire me for the things I want in life which are: to find a wife, plant churches for Christ internationally, see many people come to know Christ. I was so happy with those things until about a month ago when God leveled me. All of these things I want but I DON’T WANT GOD. I want THIS and THIS but NOT YOU GOD! I want Your things! You stay out of this! Who says that?

I do.

You can be like me but I am begging you not to be. The reason why Elijah was Elijah was because he just wanted God. I’m begging you to not put your hope in me or the person that I have become because it will fail you.

I have failed you.

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another that you may be healed The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” (James 5:16)

I am so sorry. I have apologized to God for my apathy towards you. I know there were moments when I may have said something godly or encouraged you in some way or prayed for you or gave you wise counsel but that was not me. My mouth is an open grave. I’m sorry for allowing my sinfulness to get in the way of loving you and God. Thank you for showing me how much I need a savior.

I Am The Second Man Now

18 Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away." (Luke 8:18)

The wisdom that I have is directly related to my willingness to listen to Jesus regardless of my opinion. If I search to hear God commend my opinions I will find myself without wisdom, knowledge and love.

Dear Lord,
Thank you for your willingness to speak into my life regardless of how much I may run. Please work in my heart to search out Your will and not mine. Your will be done and not mine. Please be with this new season in my life. I want You God. Show me Your heart, love, and grace. Make me fear You so that I might love You more. I love you.
Corey

Forgiven and Loved

47Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little."(Luke 7:47)

This is so convicting to me. How much do I love? The answer to this is directly related to the amount of forgiveness I fell I need and have received. If I continually realized the weight of my sins and the quantity of them, I would love out of appreciation of that forgiveness.

Dear Lord, Thank you for your forgiveness. Please show me the weight of my sin, specifically my pride and self righteousness which I overlook just to appear that I have it all together. I don't. Your grace is unbelievable. I love you.
Corey

Fear? Not Backflips?

16Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"(Luke 7:16)

Jesus brings back a guy from the dead and the first thing that happens is that fear seizes them. What? Not backflips? Fear seized them because Jesus power is scary. When they were afraid they glorified God. Is fear of God first in my life, then the peace of the sovereignty of God, which will lead the ministry?

Dear Lord,
Please show me your power and make me fear You for Your glory. I love you.
Corey

The Centurion's View of Himself

2Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. 3When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant. 4And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy to have you do this for him, 5for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue." 6And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, "Lord,do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. 7Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed. (Luke 7:2-7)

All of the people who went out for the centurion stated that the centurion was "worthy" to have Jesus do this for him. Jesus agrees to go to the centurion. The centurion sends out his friends and tells them to say that he is "not worthy" to even have Jesus in his house, in his presence. Then Jesus showcases His power. After the centurion confesses his status of unworthy.

The amount of power and healing that will take place in my life is directly related to how unworthy I see myself of being in the presence of God.

The more and more I experience this the more and more I experience His grace and love and mercy.

No matter how worthy others think you are, your view of God's grace, love, mercy, and magnitude is directly related to YOUR view of yourself.

Dear Lord,
Thank you for your grace and love and mercy. I am eternally unworthy. You are eternally giving and loving. Thank you so much. I love you.
Corey

Discipleship

"A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher."(Luke 6:40)

If I am to be like my teacher when I am fully trained, who am I supposed to be like? Who is intentionally and directly training me in godliness right now? Who am I training? No one? And No one? I need to find a godly guy to learn from and have him pour into me while in Spokane. I need to fulfill that sentence for someone else as well.

Dear Lord,
Thank you for your guidance. Please provide for me a godly man that is rooted in you that I can learn from and grow more into Your fullness and You can continue to lead me to paths of righteousness for Your namesake through him and other means. I love you.
Corey

Simeons Prayer

"Lord , now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel." (Luke 2:29-32)

This guy, Simeon, was told by God that he would see the Messiah before he died, what a lucky guy! His response when he sees Jesus? "Lord now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation." The second he sees Jesus, Simeon knows who He is. He sees Jesus and knows that the child that he is looking at is, himself, salvation. How beautiful Jesus is! He found peace after seeing God's word fulfilled. He was not okay until God showed up. What has God told you that you can't find peace until you see it complete?

Dear Lord,
Please comfort me in Your Spirit but put a restlessness in my heart for your will and seeing it be done. I love you.
Corey