Bless and do not Curse

At the heart of this message lies a powerful invitation to return to what matters most: the presence of Jesus. Drawing from the story of Mary and Martha in Luke's Gospel, we're reminded that amid all our busyness and legitimate concerns, only one thing is truly needful—sitting at the feet of Jesus. Mary chose the better portion by fixing her eyes on Christ, and Martha's distraction, though well-intentioned, pulled her away from this sacred moment. This isn't about dismissing our responsibilities, but about recognizing that our spiritual vitality begins and ends with His presence. The call to 'be filled with the Spirit' in Ephesians 5:18 uses a Greek construction that means to keep on being filled continuously—never stopping, never running dry. Like a dry wick needing to soak in water, we're invited to immerse ourselves in the stream of God's presence, allowing it to saturate every part of our being. When we ask our Heavenly Father for the Holy Spirit, He gives without measure, pouring out His goodness over us. The challenge before us is simple yet profound: to lay aside the distractions, turn our eyes back to Jesus, and rediscover the joy that comes from walking and talking with Him as our own.

Chapters

Chapter 1: The One Thing Needful: Returning to His Presence

0:00 - 7:00

We are called to fix our eyes on Jesus above all else, sitting at His feet like Mary of Bethany and being continually filled with the Holy Spirit.

Chapter 2: Breaking Strongholds: From Cursing to Blessing

7:00 - 13:00

We must recognize where we have moved from blessing to cursing others, breaking strongholds of negative thought patterns that hinder God's grace in our lives.

Chapter 3: Following Jesus' Example: Responding with Blessing

13:00 - 17:00

Jesus responded to His murderers with blessing and forgiveness, and we are called to do the same toward those who have hurt us.

Chapter 4: Practical Repentance: Confessing and Praying Together

17:00 - 21:00

We are invited to confess areas where we have moved from blessing to cursing and pray together for the grace to return to blessing.