River of Life Yoakum

River of Life Yoakum Our mission is to train, equip, and send out people when God says to release them!!! The Church that LOVES GOD and LOVES PEOPLE!!!

06/04/2026

SEEING YOURSELF THROUGH GOD'S EYES (2)
‘You are complete in Him.’
Colossians 2:10 NKJV
One Christian author writes: ‘What if everywhere you went, you ran into someone you didn’t like? You attend a party and have to endure her conversation and constant opinions. You go to church, and she’s sitting right beside you…she is at the dinner table…she’s everywhere! That sounds pretty awful, but this is the exact situation you’re in if you don’t like yourself, because you are everywhere you go. You can’t get away from yourself, even for a second, so you’re in for a sad life if you dread your own company. 'Even though…it makes no sense to live…this way…most people don’t like themselves. They may not even realize it, but some genuine soul-searching reveals the sad fact that they have rejected themselves, and in some cases, even hate themselves…I’m amazed at how few are truly at peace with themselves. Instead, they’ve declared war on themselves. God wants you to love yourself, not in some wrong selfish or prideful way, but in a healthy way that truly understands how special you are to Him. As you begin to see yourself as God sees you, not only will you love yourself, but you’ll have the confidence and faith to be a powerful force for good in the world.’ Somebody said just because nobody has been fortunate enough to realize what a gold mine you are, doesn’t mean you shine any less. Just because nobody has been smart enough to figure out that you can’t be topped, doesn’t stop you from being the best. Just because nobody has come along to share your life, doesn’t mean that day isn’t coming…Keep shining, keep running, keep hoping, keep praying…keep being exactly who you are. Press On!

06/04/2026

How’s Your Heart?

06/03/2026

SEEING YOURSELF THROUGH GOD'S EYES (1)
‘We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus.’
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Most of us could come up with a long list! The fact is, Jesus alone holds the world record when it comes to perfection. In the words of Jennifer Dukes Lee: ‘Until you are convinced of God’s incredible love…you will continue looking for replacement love everywhere but in the heart of Christ. No matter where you live or work…the enemy prowls like a lion, stalking people on Wall Street, fashion runways, suburban cul-de-sacs, [and] Facebook walls…[We’re] in a showdown with Satan, who will use every opportunity…to whisper in our ears, “What are people thinking of you?” [He] will tell you you’re too fat, too frumpy, too stupid, too poor. He will do whatever he can to set your affections on the things of this world, instead of on Christ. And he’ll wrap those accusations in glossy magazine covers if he has to.’ Don’t buy into his lies. Jesus said, ‘There is not an iota of truth in him…he is the father of liars’ (John 8:44 TLB). One Christian author summarizes it like this: ‘Discontentment is one of the big giants we must conquer if we ever hope to enjoy life…We may not have all we would like to have, but we certainly have more than some people. No matter how you think you look, there is somebody who would love to look like you. No matter how old you are, there is someone who would love to be as young as you…Love yourself and love your life; it is the only one you have!’ The truth is that you’re the only you God made…after that, He broke the mold! Press On!

06/02/2026

A LIFE-ENRICHING HABIT
‘Evening…morning, and at noon, will I pray.’
Psalm 55:17 KJV
An ancient European monastery perched on a high ledge was accessible only by way of a basket that was held in place by a single rope on a series of pulleys. One day a concerned visitor noticed the rope was frayed in numerous places. Hoping to relieve his anxiety, he asked the monk who was sharing the ride with him, ‘How often do you guys change the rope?’ Calmly the cleric replied, ‘Whenever it breaks!’ Seriously, waiting for the worst to happen before taking action is a risky life strategy. Just as common sense dictates that machinery, health, and relationships require continual attention and maintenance, the same strategy applies to your spiritual life. Because we become what we consistently practice in our walk with God, routine and repetition can be spiritual lifesavers. Spiritual excellence isn’t an act; it’s a habit! Consider prayer and meditation: rather than exceptions, they’re intended to be habits you practice daily. Don’t wait until the rope snaps before incorporating them into your life! Prayer must first be a spiritual discipline. God’s Word designates it as a life habit and not merely an act. Paul instructs us to ‘pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion…be persistent in your prayers’ (Ephesians 6:18 NLT). ‘Never stop praying’ (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT). The psalmist David understood this principle. He said, ‘Evening…morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud.’ And Daniel practiced it too: ‘He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done’ (Daniel 6:10 NLT). It was a routine that proved powerful and effective for both men – and it’s one that will work for you too! Press On!

06/01/2026

ONE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY
‘Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.’
Psalm 90:12 NLT
A woman once had a dream in which an angel was giving her this message: ‘As a reward for your virtues, the sum of $1,440 will be deposited into your bank account every morning. This amount has only one condition. At the close of each business day, any balance that has not been used will be cancelled. It won’t carry over to the next day or accrue interest. Each morning, a new $1,440 will be credited to you.’
The dream was so vivid that when she woke up, she asked the Lord to explain what it meant. He led her to understand that she was receiving 1,440 minutes every morning – the entire number of minutes in a twenty-four-hour day. What she did with this deposit of time was important because 1,440 minutes per day were all she would ever receive! And you have a similar account. At the close of each day, you should be able to look back with joy and satisfaction and see that those golden minutes were invested wisely. Someone has said, ‘Time is God’s gift to you, but what you do with your time is your gift to God.’ And it’s true. The psalmist wrote: ‘Seventy years are given to us! Some even live to eighty. But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble; soon they disappear, and we fly away…Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom…And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful’ (Psalm 90:10, 12, 17 NLT). Press On!

05/31/2026

Having No One But God

05/31/2026

REMOVING THE 'FLESH' ELEMENT
‘Reach out your hand and take it by the tail.’
Exodus 4:4 NIV
In Pharaoh’s palace, Moses threw down his rod and ‘it became a snake’ (v. 3 NIV). He was so scared; he ran from it. Then God said, ‘Reach out your hand and take it by the tail,’ leaving the head, the most dangerous part, unrestrained. One Bible teacher points this out: ‘During your training trip through the wilderness, you’ll probably think God is leading you the wrong way; that He’s saying something that doesn’t make sense. His commandments aren’t usually accompanied by explanation. And when you can’t figure out what He’s doing, you must trust Him. Once Moses picked up the snake by its tail, it became a rod once more, and it was never again referred to as “the rod of Moses,” but “the rod of God” (see Exodus 4:1-20; 17:9). When Moses released it, the snake element was taken out of it, and it became God’s rod. The one thing Moses thought he could trust, his old, familiar, tried-and-true shepherd’s rod, had to be relinquished. And God may strip you of certain things to let you see your dependence on Him. But with that stripping comes power. There are things you want to hold on to that you have to release so God can remove the snake.’ So, what are you holding on to today? A desire to teach? Musical talent? An aptitude for business? Leadership abilities? Take your gift, whatever it is, and ‘throw it on the ground’ (v. 3 NIV) before God. He is the only one who knows if there is a snake hiding inside it. He can remove the ‘flesh’ element, bless it, and give it back to you as an instrument fit for service. Press On!

05/30/2026

UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD'S LOVE WORKS
‘Perfect love drives out fear.’
1 John 4:18 NIV
God loves you unconditionally at all times – but you must receive His love. Only when you do that can you love God in return and extend His love to others. In other words, you can’t give away what you don’t have! ‘God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us’ (Romans 5:5 AMPC). That means when you commit your life to Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live in your heart, and He brings God’s love with Him. The question is, what are you doing with that love? Are you rejecting it because you think you’re not good enough? Has it ever occurred to you that you have a relationship with yourself, and until you learn to love yourself you will never be able to love God or anybody else? John says, ‘There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear’ (1 John 4:18 NIV).
One author writes: ‘I tried for years to walk in “perfect love” and failed daily. I thought perfect love referred to my loving others perfectly. Then God showed me that the only “perfect love” was His love for me – He’s the only one that can love perfectly! Once that became clear, I started confessing, “I don’t love everything I do, but I love myself as I am because God loves me that way. I know I need to change, and I want to change. In fact, I believe God is changing me daily. But meanwhile, I will not reject what God accepts. I’ll accept myself as I am right now, knowing I won’t always remain this way.”’ God loves you – believe it and receive it! Press On!

05/29/2026

IN STEP WITH THE SPIRIT
‘Let us keep in step with the Spirit.’
Galatians 5:25 NIV
The Bible says, ‘Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.’ Problems arise when you try to understand spiritual things with your natural mind. Comparing spiritual things to natural things makes the things of God seem foolish (see 1 Corinthians 2:14 NCV). Paul says, ‘The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God’ (v. 10 NIV). And He reveals them to us in different ways.
Author Jon Walker says: ‘Becoming one with Jesus means developing spiritual discernment and accepting the sometimes seemingly illogical things that come from the Spirit. God speaks to us in various ways. Here are three to watch for:
1) Stop signs: These are red flags warning you not to go somewhere. A dog I once owned helped me to understand this. He was used to being on a leash, and when I’d take him to a neighbor’s field to run, I’d simply say no when he approached somewhere he shouldn’t go. The dog hadn’t done anything wrong, and my warning wasn’t a rebuke; it was a caution for his own protection. 2) Nudges: A Spirit-nudge can alert you to impending danger…a Holy Ghost flare to guard your heart. Once, a friend of mine was driving towards a green light when he felt strongly prompted to hit his brakes. So he did – just as a car ran a red light! If it hadn’t been for his instant obedience, he’d have been killed. 3) Shushes: When we’re in conversation, God often warns us when we step too close to a sinful topic, an unfair comment, or gossip. And when God “shushes” you – stop talking!’ Keep Pressing On!

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