"Though thy beginning was small, yet thylatter end should greatly increase."

(Job 8:7 KJV)

Scripture says we haven't lived our bestdays yet. Everything starts small. We allstart life as a small seed, which growsinto something amazing!

ONE TINY SEEDBoston Bruins star defensemen ZdenoChara stands 6'11" and weighs 255 lbs.He didn’t start out this size! He was once atiny seed in his mother’s womb. Now hehulks over other players in the NationalHockey League.

Jesus used an illustration of the mustardseed to show small things can grow largeand become useful. We shouldn't belittle asmall start. "Then Jesus said, “What is theKingdom of God like? ... It is like a tinymustard seed ... it grows and becomes atree, and the birds make nests in itsbranches.” (Luke 13:18­19 NLT) Imaginethat a tiny seed can become a large treeused by the birds to build their nests.

Everything in creation begins as a tinyseed. It's beginning is unpretentious andinsignificant, but it doesn't end that way.You haven't lived your best days yetbecause God always has something betterahead. The Apostle Paul told the church atEphesus that God planned a good life foreveryone. "For we are God’s [own]handiwork (His workmanship), recreatedin Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we maydo those good works which Godpredestined (planned beforehand) ... that

we should walk in them [living the goodlife which He prearranged and madeready for us to live]." (Ephesians 2:10AMP)

TAKE YOUR OPPORTUNITYWe all need to expect to live an excitingand good life because God has made thispossible for us through Christ. The ApostlePaul always had a positive attitude abouthis future, even in rough times. From hisjail cell he penned these words to thePhilippian Church: "And I want you toknow, my dear brothers and sisters, thateverything that has happened to me herehas helped to spread the Good News...And because of my imprisonment, most ofthe believers here have gained confidenceand boldly speak God’s message withoutfear." (Philippians 1:12­14 NLT) Paul hadan excellent attitude because he believedGod and he expected that his best dayswere before him. So, if you’ve hit a pothole in your life, keep driving through,saying, “My best days are ahead of me!”

Abraham Lincoln said, "The best way tocreate a future is to create it". We need toleave our past behind and move on.Someone once said, "Dear past, thanksfor all the lessons, Dear future, I'm ready!"Ancient Chinese Philosopher and poetLao Tzu said "If you are living in the pastyou are depressed. If you are anxious youare living in the future. If you are at peaceyou are living in the present." Be at peaceand expect God's plan to unfold beforeyou as you believe.

BEST DAYS FOR EVERYONEScripture promises us that even in our oldage we can live productive lives. ThePsalmist said, "But the godly will flourishlike palm trees and grow strong like thecedars of Lebanon...even in old age theywill still produce fruit; they will remain vitaland green." (Psalms 92:12­14 NLT) Thereare no age limitations in God’s plan! At theage of 80, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, aminister known for positive thinking, wasasked what were his best years. Hereplied, "I haven't lived them yet." LutherVandross, musician, singer­songwritersaid, "The best part is still ahead of me ­ Ihaven't experienced my good ole daysyet!" We need to adopt this mindset. Ibelieve we can all be people of faith whobelieve for great things ahead.

DON'T DESPISE A SMALL STARTGod wants you to appreciate what youhave now as you move ahead to a great

future. Trust God to fulfill his promises inyour life. King David got off track when hebecame ungrateful and followed his selfishdesires. The prophet Nathan reprimandedhim saying, “I anointed you king of Israeland saved you from the power of Saul...and the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.And if that had not been enough, I wouldhave given you much more.” (See 2Samuel 12:7­9 NLT) God desires to giveus much more than we can ask for, but ittakes patience. We need to be grateful forwhat we have. The Scripture warns us notto despise a meager start. "For who hathdespised the day of small things?"(Zechariah 4:10 CEB) Appreciate theground you have gained in your life so far.Anything lasting and worthwhile takes timeto grow. Believe the plans for your family,work, business, and ministry will bebigger, brighter and better in the days tocome!

• Annual Fall Conference & Grand Opening ­ September 16 ­ 20, 2015­ At our new Ministry Centre, 360 Black Bay Road, Thunder Bay­ Celebrating 25 Years of Ministry for Pastor Roma and Anita­ Book Launch of "My Name is Roma (Nindizhinikaaz Roma)"­ Spirit Alive Night, Friday September 18

• Annual Spirit Alive Partnership Banquet ­ Friday, October 16, 2015

• Spirit Alive Studio Renovations ­ Help us Reach our Goal of $25,000!

MIIGWETCH! THANKS PARTNERS AND FRIENDS!

Future Spirit Alive StudioAwaiting ConstructionNeed $19,000 to complete

New Home of Faith City Church & Spirit AliveFrontage of Building, Sits on 6 acres of land

Front Entrance of Building