Monthly Meditations with Dr. Michael L. Hargett, Sr.

Monday, November 2, 2009 Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Check out what this weeks scripture says… “Trust in the Lord with … “ALL” your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” In the midst of whatever you are going through are you trusting God with all your heart? Are you leaning not to your own understanding but his? We are so wrapped up in the economy of the world that we often forget to thank God for the many blessings he has bestowed upon us. Much like the Israelites back in the day, we forget to acknowledge that all the blessings we have and all the opportunities we receive come because of his grace, love and mercy. Things are rough for a lot of folk right now. People are desperate. What do you do when you loose your job, your money is funny, children acting a fool, and the doctors are not telling you anything go

Monday, October 26, 2009 TAKE IT BACK MINISTRIES Pastor Dr. Michael L. Hargett, Sr., D.D., P.C., D.M., Ph.D. 2323 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 Psalms 34:8 “O’ Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” Last week while on my travels in Wisconsin, I stopped for gas and came across a pack of “Mary Jane” candy. I purchased the candy, filled my vehicle with gas and was on my way. After looking at the pack candy sitting next to me, I begin to get excited even before popping the first piece into my mouth. I unwrapped the first piece, remembering my childhood and the very first time I had one. The flavor of the candy was nice and smooth as the peanut butter, honey, and pinch of salt emulsified in my mouth. Childhood memories rushed to the forefront of my thoughts. Then the spirit of the Lord spoke to me and this scripture came to mind. As I was enjoying my candy and memories of a great childhood, Oh, I

Monday, October 12, 2009 Acts 12:5-11 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. 6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. 7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. 8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. 9 And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. 10 When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on

Monday, September 28, 2009 Matthew 23:37-39 37 "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, () the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling. 38 "Behold, your house is being left to you desolate! 39 "For I say to you, from now on you will not see Me until you say, 'BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!'" A friend of mine posted a FACEBOOK blog blasting Mega Churches. It is funny to me how folk outside the church can tell folk inside the church what to do. As I was reading and studying Matthew 23 this morning, Jesus warned against much of what this brother is seeing in the church today, he may not be all wrong. Nonetheless, here is my private response to him… Why is it that Bill Gates can have billions but a man or woman of God must be in the poor house? Folk do not have a problem with Microsoft getting bigge

“REST IN THE LORD” TAKE IT BACK MINISTRIES - WINGS OF FAITH II Monday, September 28, 2009 Pastor Dr. Michael L. Hargett, Sr. PhD D.D., P.C., D.M. 4257 West Van Buren Street Chicago, IL 60624-2634 Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Many of us are very busy with life. We are busy with work, school, children, and Church. This weekend I took off from all the business of life and sought refuge and rest in the Lord. Having personal rest time with Jesus is just as important as corporate prayer but we often neglect to take time out with the Lord. Bring your labor and heavy laden to the Lord and he will give you rest in the natural and in the spirit. Renew yourself and find inner peace for yourself with God. Some of us are slaves to this world