Breakthrough Fast 2012 Day 4 - "Don't Believe the Hype"

I know times are hard. I know the economy is still shaky. I know you are struggling to make a dollar out of sixteen cents. I know that the politics in Washington is toxic and I hear what the political pundits are saying about our President. I know it seems that our leaders are more interested in political posturing than putting people back to work, or making our community better or giving our children an opportunity for a quality education. I see the six o’clock news and I hear the sirens chasing the darkness down the streets. But I want to encourage you with the words of Public Enemy, “Don’t believe the hype.” Despite what your naysayers are saying; the sins of your past don’t have to be the sins of your future. Don’t believe the hype! Despite the negativity that is circling all around you; YOU CAN accomplish the things that God has put on our hearts. Don’t believe the hype! Despite Your past mistakes and struggles with money;YOU CAN be a saver, YOU CAN be a tither and YOU can be financially free. Don’t believe the hype! Despite what your old friends are saying, YOU CAN overcome Your addictions. Point to yourself and say with me, “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

Don’t misunderstand me;verse 13 is not a blank check to happiness. Paul is not saying that we can do anything we can dream up. If truth be told, I wish I could sing like Luther Vandross or drop lyrics like Jay-Z. Unfortunately, there are just some things God has just not blessed me to do. It doesn’t matter how good I think I sound in the shower, no matter how much I practice or wish upon a star, you will probably not see me win a Grammy for my musical skills. But I have learned to believe in what the old people use to say, “What God has for me is for me.” So tonight, I’m done with the negativity. I’m done with the comparisons. I’m done believing the hype of what I can’t do.

And that’s my counsel for you tonight, don’t waste another year beating yourself up for what you can’t do. Don’t waste another day being jealous over someone else’s success. Don’t waste another hour worried about what other people might think or what other people might say. For what God has for you, is for you!