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What a blessing this meditation was to me. The following poem was written as I thought upon our positive ministry to impact others. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You’ve Made My Day! ( Philippians 4:8, 9 ) “You’ve made my day” are encouraging words As we meet people on a day by day basis. So few utter such words to others; It really shouldn’t be that way. Individuals we meet need encouragement, Especially in the times in which we live. So much out there is negative thinking And such words like these are needed. Encouragers are, above all, positive thinkers. They inspire confidence, comfort and joy As they focus on what’s good in life, And shy away from what is discouraging. So, reach out to those in need - Be positive - not negative - And see God work for his glory!

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Thank you. I needed this.

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Wow! I know God just spoke to me. I saw this message early this morninging and I put it in my pending folder having noted the title. I applied for a loan with my bank and I have been praying about it and the projects I need to do with it because I did not want to make a mistake. In my prayer I said, Lord, I am willing to accept your answer on this. It has taken almost 4 wks for the bank to respond. This morning I prayed and said to God, let that loan come thru tomorrow 10-02. I heard from the bank an hour ago and I came straight to read this message. The bank said no. I felt bad, but then recovered in an instant because I remembered my request and my belief that God would do what is best for me and my 3 children. I immediately asked God what He wants me to do and where the open door is. Then I read this message. Just confirmed Gods love for me and His plan for me & my boys. Wow! Am cool! Looking forward to the grater things that God is about to do for me in 2010. Joan

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Just like cindy writes perfect timing. I visited the Crystal Catheral today for the very first time. After walking around and seeing everything that God had put into place. I went into the two prayer rooms and prayed two different prayers. I thank God that this was confirmation that He heard my prayer. I had said to myself when I was leaving, that I wished I had been in church yesterday. And look how God brought the sermon right to me. THANK YOU JESUS!!

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What perfect timing in receiving the message "Giving Thanks When God says No" in my email inbox today. This message really spoke to me highly for the circumstances I'm going through at the moment. It has reminded me and given me a new perspective on the meaning of "No" not because of my control but because of God's Infinite wisdom and perfect plan He has for me. Thank You Lord and God Bless Pastor Chun and the Hour of Power. Cindy L.A., CA

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Thank you for the POSITIVE MINUTE , ---Turning to the Sonshine ---JESUS as I seek to walk with you and grow closer to you my life changes ,things are different . Faith grows ,Thank you.

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Pastor Chun's message was sent from God. I just lost a friend after a week of praying for a miracle. The friend was an extremely loving and giving person, so God's answer to take her home hit hard. His insights were extremely helpfull at this time. God Bless Paster Chun and the Hour of Power.

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Thanks for having Pastor Dan Chun on the Hour of Power we had a snow storm in our area and I watched his sermon it touch my heart and gave in an in sight on why sometime my prayer are No from God but I am going to thank him for the answered pray and continue to thank him always. Judy Philips PA

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I own a plant nursery in South Florida and walk in the sunshine everyday. God's beauty is everywhere but especially in a garden. I think I see all the beautiful things until visitors, especially photographers show me even more beautiful things that surround me that I have missed. God let me see, realize and experience just 1/2% of all you are offering us. This planet You have created is filled with magnificence. Give us the knowledge to protect and cherish her.

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The positive growth I have seen a result of turning to the Sonlight, is the bending toward Him that produces the beauty and the light that the world needs to see. The world may not always 'admit' it saw this, but then it will need to 'admit' the pride in its way too. It becomes more difficult for the world to produce beauty and light because it allows the darkness the block requirements to receiving the beauty and the light of the Sonlight. I am beautiful and light because of turning to the source of these things. My results are becoming and positive growth is what He is producing in me. What He is doing matters to me.

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I love this Positive Minute about Sonshine. I suffer from Depression and look for The Sonshine to brighten my day each morning and day. Thank you for these enlightening thoughts on "growing" towards the Our Lord. I love flowers too :)

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Stand on the facts of God's Word! Never mind how you feel. His love lifts us UP higher than we can attain! Psalm 139 affirms He searches, He knows me, my sitting down, my rising up, my thought afar off, He comprehends my path, my lying down, and He is acquainted with all my ways. There is not a word on my tongue He knows it altogether, He helps me behind and before, has laid His hand upon me, such knowledge is too wonderful for me. It is high, I can not attain it. I can never escape from Your spirit! I can never get away from Your presence! His faithful Love abides forever!

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The love and mercy of God repeatedly lifted me up and carried me throught the dark times in life, when I especially, turned to Him and cried out in honesty. No making up the situation but knowing that He is aware of all things around me because He cares and sees and knows and holds power above all. This is the way He helped change my life without the hlep of people's will. He is above them all and that is all I ever needed to know. God is God and others are not. It works. Although, they might have faith, He is faith and more. It takes a liftetime to ever receive all from Him. A lying devil will tell humans anything to offset them from the pure truth of God and how He works His light toward human beings. I remember this. God saves. It is through Jesus Christ only.

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HEAVENLY FATHER I GIVE YOU THANKS THAT I AM ABLE TO BE IN YOUR PRESENCE AND EXPERIENCE YOUR LOVE AND BLESSING AS I TUNE INTO THE HOUR OF POWER -----IT WAS A VERY INSPIRING SERVICE ONE I WILL REMEMBER FOR A LONG TIME------Once again I have kept a 4PM. appointment with my T V via the satellitte I have again witnessed a most powerful service from begining to end . Thank you to every person involved in producing such an Inspiring Uplifting Faith Building Hour. Thank you Pastor DAN CHUN for your most encouraging word .

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I have been stricken with bipolar/depression for over thirty years. I am blessed with a wonderful husband, family, and friends who have been there for me always. It is a painful mentally to live with, especially during the morning hours. The Crystal Cathedral devotional which I receive through e-mail has been filled with positive messages that direct my thoughts daily and are a constant reminder of how Jesus wants our lives to be.

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Yes, we have all done this. It has cost all of us a large amount out of our lives. Yes, for me and for all other people, too. The cost is too dear to mention. Only true repentance will relieve the cost. The one who does not repent, will have a greater deal of burden of sin left over, because denial of sin worse than sinning. Because the Word of God says, 'all have sinned', then it applies to all. When the one who repents is forgiven for them, that person is free of the cost. It then still remains with the one(s) who has(ve) not. I see this everywhere. True repentance can ony be received by God who knows the heart of man. Therefore, only God can truly forgive the heart of man. No one is left to judge or convict or condemn. It is already in the 'spiritual system' of God. Thank God He is God and not man. Thank God He made it possible for man to find forgiveness and peace in Jesus, His Son, for sacrificing His life for sinners. When caught blaming or rationalizing sin, STOP.

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I am so blessed , I saw this program again today , this is something I often do and I always see or hear something more to bless me ,WOW , Thank you DR.SCHULLER for all those years I have been able to tune in and be Encouraged and Helped along my journey towards the Celestial city . I listen for HIS voice to call my attention to help someone who has a need and I can make a difference.

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The truth is not a lie! He has said "I have come that I AND YOU may have LIFE and have it more abundantly!" The victory is in Jesus, and the victory is ours! And the way, His way, our way, IS UP!

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This came at a time when I am trying to recover from two very intense surgeries that had severe post op complications. I have been sad and struggling with the possibility that I may never be out of pain, recover my physical strength and coordination, and return to my former level of functioning. Remembering the story of Jonah has given me hope and a reminder that HE is always in control and all is in accordance with HIS PLAN. As long as HE is on the throne, nothing or no one can take the everlasting joy in knowing that heaven awaits for all who believe in HIM. It has lifted my spirit and given me a renewed sense of knowing that all of my efforts will be rewarded and that I am valuable as a Child of God, not as what I can do or contribute as a person to this world.

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A word of encouragement to maxine2: Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will rescue you and you will honor me Ps 50:15 Lord I submit to your will knowing that whatever happens that you will be there to guide and protect me. I can do nothing without you and with you all things are possible. To you, I submit and wait upon you. Amen

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I feel like God has allowed the enemy, (like to Job) to mock me, avoid me, discourage me, disappoint me, and make me feel alone for so, so long, with financial challenges that never seem to end, that the promises of God to prosper me will never come and I am in my mid 50s looking at the end of my life with little hope to enjoy anything anymore when so many friends have died. I feel like I will never get the love of my children who were kept apart from me for since childhood and they have no love for me in a practical way that peruades me at all. The absurdity of life is all turned over to the god of this world who laughs and scorns me to no end. I must agree with the previous writer, that feelings of despair far too often supersede the feelings of hope and real shared love with others, who I long to share love with but never really seem to be able to do so because of the enemy's prevailing winds. Why, oh God, do you allow this for such a long, long, time? Expecting us to believe?

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Very timely thank you 'I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart, and wait for the Lord.; ps27 I feel somewhat like a hypocrite for quoting this, as I am often overcome with feelings of despair, but God is faithful in his way and in his time.

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Goal setting has been a powerful tool in my life. Weekly I plan what I am going to do and how much time it will take and I find I get a lot done. Throughout the years I've even made my "sky's the limit" wish list and years later when I look at the list it amazes me how many things I've accomplished just by writing the one thought down (ex: get a Master's Degree.) The hardest things to accomplish involve relationships.

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It's easy to set goals and feel confident you will acheive them reading and studying in my early morning quiet time. It is far more difficult when you get to work and are faced with all the negativity that is out there, especially in today's world. I want and try so hard to lift up my staff by setting a Christ-like example but it is most difficult when multiple darts are hurrled at you from the moment you walk through the door. None the less, everyday is a new day and my goal is to be more positive. ann

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GOD & JESUS are my biggest source of joy; knowing I am a child of GOD; JESUS is my faithful & caring friend; I have a wonderful Christian family; GOD's word and all the awesome promises in there; the book of PSALMS; music & songs/singing bring joy to my heart & mind; playing musical instruments (learning them); feeding & watching birds & all GOD's beautiful creation; my furry baby: a gift from GOD; all the many blessings and benefits GOD has sent our way; His pure LOVE and Amazing Grace all bring me much Joy ...

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What a year of celebration indeed; congratulations to you all! This is another meaningful message from this inspired ministry. How to be UP people in a DOWN world; if each of us can focus on being a lifter & encourager, we could make a huge difference for GOD in our homes, our neighbourhoods, our towns, cities, country, and world. My grandmother always told me that she would look for just one person that she could help within her immediate reach -- it may be a family member or neighbour down the hall; anyone that could use a bit of help or a hand-up or encouragement. She said if she baked a dozen cookies, she'd make 2 and give one to the single mom down the hall. If she was buying something new, she would look around to see who could use what she didn't need (for free), and so on. She'd look for a need & fill it. Many little things can add up over a lifetime. If we all picked just one person to pray for, to help, to share with, to encourage; that adds up after alwhile!

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I thank God for the Hour of Power and the positive messages I receive daily. I have accepted Christ into my life and I can only hope that someday, I too will feel that I belong in his family. For now I am praying, and watching the sunday service on TV.... the rest I'll have to leave with Jesus.

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JESUS IS MY SOURCE OF JOY ,and it is connecting with others who also know HIM as their source of JOY increases my joy , so I say thank you for POSITIVE MINUTES .

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My JOY comes from God's music. And now,with the addition of technology....reading these inspirational comments. THANKS TO GOD!!!:)

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First of all,let me say that I LOVE getting the Positive Minute Devotional in my e-mail. I could not start my day without reading it. Now that I think about it, I guess that could be ONE of the ways I am able to connect with God. Listening to His music also gives me an emoitonal bond that no one can take away. Thank-you sooo much Dear Father, God in Heaven!:)

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I listen, meditate on scripture I have read, or other devotionals I have read. I listen for the voice of God to lead me where I am suppose to be.

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Thank you again HOUR OF POWER for another Uplifting Program . Congratulations and Thank you Dr. SCHULLER for the years that have gone by . I give Thanks to OUR FATHER for HIS MERCY AND GRACE over these long years of being able to tune in to the HOUR OF POWER . Distance is no barrier ,I look forward to the coming year with a greatful heart for being able to celebrate and rejoice with you all at the CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL .

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I was obligated to a particular job for four years and at the start of those four years, my coworkers were significantly challenging people to work with. At first I isolated my self and resolved to just be professional. One day after watching Hour of Power a new thought occurred to me. I decided to pray every day on my way to work that the Lord would help me to be a positive influence on every person I worked with and every person I met during the day. The Lord answered my prayer and that was a turning point in my career and my life.

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Just trying one's best to stay connected is enough for God. He will bless any effort. The measure of joy is not always the measure of lifting we think we need but what He knows we need. Just enough. We need not measure our joy with someone else's. God's measure for us is simply His measure. Being in the palm of His hand is enough. That is joy enough. How high He lifts His hand is up to Him for the reasons He knows are best for us. How we respond will be His goal for us. We reach that goal on His plan and His time. We need to trust Him for the measure of joy He gives according to our need at the time. I am blessed with the joy I have for today. For tomorrow will take care of itself. I trust the loving hand of the Father because of what Jesus has already done for me. He is the Resurrection and the Life.

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Hello there! I stay connected to a positve faith in a powerful God by being grateful. I just lost my job at the end of the year and I look back at so many blessings by God. I am grateful! And He will take care of me and my family, because He always did and He will keep on doing that! So for now I'm looking for work praying that God will put me there where he wants me to be and in the meantime I also enjoy this time, because only God knows how busy I will be in the future! God bless! Marike

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