Firm Foundation with Bryan Hudson

What is a Friend?

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Proverbs 17:17, A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Quote from C. Raymond Beran 
What is a friend? I will tell you.
Friends are people with whom you dare to be yourself. They ask you to put on nothing, only to be what you are. They do not want you to be better or worse. You do not have to be on your guard. You can say what you think, as long as it is genuinely you. Friends understand those contradictions I n your nature that lead others to misjudge you. With them you breathe freely.Y ou do not have to be careful. They understand. You can weep with them, sing with them, laugh with them, pray with them. Through it all--and underneath--they see, know, and love you. You can dare to be yourself.

"The High Value of Friends" – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #132 for August 21, 2024

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The Work & the Lord of the Work
Delivered at Temple of Faith Church, Louisville, KY
 

The Work & The Lord of The Work | Temple of Faith Church, Louisville

"The Work & The Lord of The Work Message" by Bryan Hudson, D.Min.
Delivered at Temple of Faith Church, Louisville, KY
23rd Church Anniversary with Pastor Joel A. Bowman, Sr.
 

"Inspired by God's Creation” – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #131 for August 14, 2024

Psalm 145:5, "I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works."
There is something life-lifting in meditating on the works of God. We often marvel at the works of man, but nothing compares to the works of God.  
David wrote in Psalm 19:1-3, The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard.
The heavens are the skies, both the daytime and night skies, going into space. The heavens declare God’s creative glory and his power to regulate all things. David said that day and night utter speech. It also reveals knowledge. God speaks to us through His creation and challenges us to expand our knowledge. Jesus used parables about nature to illuminate truth. Of course, I don’t suggest we worship nature or put nature on the level of God’s word and and person of Christ. I do suggest that you become more impressed with what God has done than what man is doing. 
I challenge you to elevate your thinking and remove yourself from the petty and pointless things of this world that compete for your attention. As a matter of fact, when you meditate on the glorious splendor of God's majesty and on His wondrous works, you will experience a reset in your outlook and in your thinking. By looking at a big God, you will see yourself in proper perspective and realize  your help and strength are available from Christ.
Psalms 19:12-14 concludes with these words of correction and reflection:"Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer."

"God's Open Door For You” – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #130 for August 7, 2024

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The Word & the Lord of the Work
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The Work & The Lord of the Work

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Revelation 3:7
 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write,
‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: 8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.”
 Colossians 3:23-24 NKJV
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for[a]you serve the Lord Christ
There is the work of the Lord, and then there is the Lord of the work. The two do not necessarily go hand-in-hand.
Affirmation:The Work & the Lord of the Work
God has opened a door to me, not only to do His work, but to draw closer to the Lord of the work.
God has positioned me to serve His purpose using what I already have and will gain.
I serve people, but I work for God.
Jesus is Lord over me. Jesus is the Lord of my work.

"Ten Winner’s Mindset Affirmations” – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #129 for July 31, 2024

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Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
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The Masterpiece Mindset – Part 4, Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life

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1 Peter 1:13, The Amplified Bible 
So brace up your minds; be sober (circumspect, morally alert); set your hope wholly and unchangeably on the grace (divine favor) that is coming to you when Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is revealed.
Main Point: Having a proper mindset results in joy, success, and fruitful living, not only for yourself, but for others
Peter is not talking about a garment. He is referring to our minds:
Deal with the loose ends that exist in our minds and emotions;
Correct those parts of our thinking that we know are wrong;
Grab hold of all those dangling areas in our thinking and put them out of the way
1. Renew your mind: Romans 12:2
2. Set your mind: Colossians 3:2
3. Focus your mind: Philippians 4:8
4. Use Your Faith: Hebrews 4:2
Winner’s Mindset Affirmations:
By the grace of God, I am what I am
I honor people at all levels of life
Winning with God is my priority
I give God the glory and I put in the work
Helping others helps me
I will not gain the world and lose my soul
I can do more than I've done before
I may be young or old, but do not underestimate me
I have the "rage to master” (perfecting skills)
I am not a quitter and I do not “half step”
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"Brace Your Mind” – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #128 for July 24, 2024

The Amplified Bible reads in 1 Peter 1:13,So brace up your minds; be sober (circumspect, morally alert); set your hope wholly and unchangeably on the grace (divine favor) that is coming to you when Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is revealed.When we get news about an impending storm, we brace ourselves. We tighten up things that are loose and shelter things that are exposed.This life presents many types of storms against our minds. So bracing up our minds makes as much sense as preparing for any storm.NKJV reads 1 Peter 1:13, Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.The revelation of Jesus is not only His second return. The revelation of Jesus is how you see Him in your heart and mind before you see Him with your eyes.There is a condition called AphantasiaAphantasia is a very rare phenomenon in which people are unable to visualize. Imagine that it is a warm summer day and you are sitting at a beach or on the side of a swimming pool. Can you see that? People with aphantasia cannot visualize. This is a condition out of the control of people who have it.But I would like to suggest that we can and must cultivate the ability to see Jesus of God's better purposes in all of our circumstances.According to our text, bracing up your minds involves being sober, which means serious minded and morally alert. You also set your hope and expectations on the grace and divine favor of God.Your biggest challenge is keeping your mind stayed on Him. This is part of what we call the masterpiece mindset.You can do this, so do it! Amen!

"Varieties of Prayer” – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #127 for July 17, 2024

“Pray at all times—on every occasion, in every season—in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people).” Ephesians  6:18 Amplified (Also read  Timothy 2:1-4)
The Apostle Paul exhorted the Ephesians believers to pray with “all prayers" or "all manner of prayer." Prayer is certainly not a technical issue, so we don't have to fret about how we pray, so long as we are earnestly praying to God.
That said, it is helpful to examine and practice all types prayers so that we may  be more focused and motivated to pray. The scriptures show various types of prayers. Below is brief overview of common types of prayer.
1. Prayer of supplication. 1 Kings 8: 37-40, 54 - 55, Luke 11: 9 - 13, James 5: 17-18Supplication is a specific request. Theses three scriptures show people were seeking (or asked to seek) for something specific. When you know what is needed, you can offer a prayer of supplication.
2. Prayer of intercession. Genesis 18: 22-33 (Abraham) 1 Kings 18: 41-46 (Elijah) 2 Kings 4: 32-36 (Elisha) Acts 12:1-18 (The early church)To intercede means to plead or mediate on behalf of another person. Jesus intercedes for us (Hebrews 7: 25). The Holy Spirit prays for us and through us as we pray in the Spirit (Romans 8: 26 - 27).
When we pray earnestly for other people, we enter into the realm of intercession, in which we present people and their needs to God. There is also a dimension to intercession where we "stand in the gap" for people for special blessing or protection. (Eze. 22:30)
3. Prayer of faith. Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-25, Luke 7: 1-10, James 5:13-18, Matthew 9:18-26The prayer of faith is a supernaturally confident type of prayer, that is absent of doubt. The woman with the issue of blood (Matthew 9) knew that touching Jesus would get her healed. Her faith gave her the strength to press through the crowd. Strong faith and boldness accompany the prayer of faith. This manner of faith releases special blessings and miracles.
4. Prayer of agreement.  Genesis 11:1-9, Matthew 18: 19-20, Exodus 17: 8-13, Psalm 133: 1-3, Acts 4:23, Hebrews 10: 24-25The prayer of agreement occurs when two or a few people come together (the fewer the better), in agreement with one another and with the Word of God on something God wants to do. The prayer of agreement is connected the authority of God has vested in His church. Prayers of agreement can multiply the effects of God blessings beyond what one can do by oneself.
5. Prayer of praise, worship and thanksgiving. Psalm 100, Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 149:4-9Praise, worship and thanksgiving can be a form a prayer that brings us into the presence of God. When we praise and thank God, we are affirming our faith in Him. This pleases God and helps our faith. Praise and thanksgiving disarm two of the most deadly enemies to our Christian walk, doubt and fear. No wonder the scriptures call praise a two edged sword (Psalm 149: 4-9)
6. Prayer of Dedication. 1 Kings 8:62-64, Mark 14:36, Acts 7:59, 9:6, 13:3, 14:23The prayer of dedication is used to consecrate or dedicate someone or something to God. In the Old Testament, priests, altars, and tabernacles were dedicated by prayer. In the New Testament, Jesus and others dedicated (or ordained) disciples, apostles, elders deacons to the work of God.