2 Empower U with Thomas A. DeLoach

Bloom Where Your Planted - 96

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED – FEB 28, 2022
 
“Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing, to declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.”
- Psalms 92: 13-15 
 
Hello, everyone! Today is the last day of February 2022. Here on 2 Empower U, Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will talk to you about what it means to bloom where you are planted; what it means to want to be something. The pastor will also talk to you about how God knows where He wants us to be – which one is the right “soil” for you. Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will help you move from potential to reality. 
 
Where You Can Flourish
 
Are you where God wants you to be? Are you where you want to be? These are two of the most questions that you will (hopefully) be able to answer after listening to Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach in today’s episode. 
 
“Success is all about you knowing God.”
- Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach
How to Bloom Where You Are Planted
 
The pastor will also help you understand what you need faithfully to do bloom where you are planted. 
 
Personal relationship with Jesus.
As God to give you His vision for your life.
Always obey God’s specific instructions.
Always remain sensitive to the Holy Spirit.
Have a loyalty and faithfulness that goes beyond personal feelings.
Don’t ever be too big to do the small things or too small to do the big things.
Commit to the ministry the way you ought to be committed to your marriage.
Be dependable.
Be willing to do whatever is asked.
Develop a service heart.
Serve as if you were serving Jesus Himself.
Be big enough to be rebuked and corrected.
Maintain your joy in the Lord.
Walk without offense.
Use all the talents and abilities God has given you.
 
Be a blessing to the community and to the world; bloom where you are planted.
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Let Pastor Thomas DeLoach know how this message has inspired you.  Connect with him by sending him an email at info@thomasadeloach.com  
You can also interact with him by visiting and liking his Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/thomasadeloach/ 
 
The pastor also has a website, https://www.thomasadeloach.com/ where you’ll find more information about ministry and advocacy; where you’ll learn about how he can help to empower you.

Why Church Fellowship Is So Important - 95

Why Fellowship is Important – February 21, 2022
 
“Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage each other.” 
- Hebrews 10:25 (GN)
 
Hello, everyone! We’re on the 3rd Monday of February and on today’s episode of 2 Empower U, we will talk about the importance of fellowship. The fellowship that Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will share with you is the kind that involves not only your spouses, partners, and family but also your spiritual brothers and sisters. It’s important to keep our relationships strong in the spiritual sense. 
 
Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will also share with you why it is important to gather in Church or go back to Church is important – especially in these challenging times. He will also tell you how the Church can encourage you and those who have lost hope. Getting together in Church is the best way to encourage one another.
 
Reasons Why Fellowship Matters
 
Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will give you seven essential phrases and words that tell you why fellowship is important:
 
Belonging to a family
 
“You are a member of God’s very own family, and you belong in God’s household with every Christian.”
- Ephesians 2:9 (LB)
 
Encouragement
 
“Let us think of one another and how we can encourage each other to love and do good deeds.”
- Hebrews 10:24 (Ph)
 
Accountability
 
“Every day, keep encouraging one another so that none of you is hardened by the glamour of sin.”
- Hebrews 3:13 (JB)
 
Christ’s Presence
 
“For wherever two or three have come together in my name, I am there, right among them.”
- Matthew 18:20 (GN)
 
Great Power
 
“Whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.”
- Matthew 18:19 (GN)
 
Witness
 
“My prayer for all of them is that they will be of one heart and mind….so the world will believe You sent me.” - John 17:21 (LB)
 
Obligation
 
“God has given you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other.”
- 1 Peter 4:10 (LB)
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Let Pastor Thomas DeLoach know how this message has inspired you.  Connect with him by sending him an email at info@thomasadeloach.com  
You can also interact with him by visiting and liking his Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/thomasadeloach/ 
 
The pastor also has a website, https://www.thomasadeloach.com/ where you’ll find more information about ministry and advocacy; where you’ll learn about how he can help to empower you.

God’s Word Has Power - 94

God’s Word Has Power – February 14, 2022
 
“God’s word can change a life. The word of God has power.”
- Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach
 
"Your words are what sustain me. They bring joy to my sorrowing heart and delight me."
- Jeremiah 15:16 (LB)
 
Hello, everyone! Today is a special day because today is the 14th of February – and the world is filled with love. On today’s episode of 2 Empower U, Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will be talking about a unique kind of love – God’s love as manifested through His words. Today’s show will help you understand why and how God’s word has power. Pastor Thomas will specifically talk to you about the benefits of memorizing scripture, when to do it, and how to do it. Because the word of God is strategic in how you build your life. 
 
What God’s Word is Capable of Doing
 
God’s word gives you:
 
Purpose
Direction
Destiny
Hope
 
His words can change the trajectory of your life
 
Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will explain this to you by sharing the story of how he discovered the word of God as a child. He will share with you insights and experiences as a child trying to find and love God’s word. He will even share with you one of the moments that somehow changed him and contributed to the decision to become a pastor.
 
The pastor also emphasizes the importance of community – youth groups, church groups, discipleship, and people who convince and encourage you to understand God and His words.
 
"Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path." 
- Psalms 119:105
 
The word of God will help you see things the right way.
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Let Pastor Thomas DeLoach know how this message has inspired you.  Connect with him by sending him an email at info@thomasadeloach.com  
You can also interact with him by visiting and liking his Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/thomasadeloach/ 
 
The pastor also has a website, https://www.thomasadeloach.com/ where you’ll find more information about ministry and advocacy; where you’ll learn about how he can help to empower you.

How To Start And Maintain Good Habits - 93

HOW TO START AND MAINTAIN GOOD HABITS – FEBRUARY 07, 2022
 
“It takes 3 weeks to become comfortable with a new habit, and it takes another 3 to 4 weeks (doing it daily) for it to become a part of your life.”
- Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach
 
Hello, everyone! Today is the 7th of February 2022, and on 2 Empower U, Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will be talking about good habits. How can you start forming good habits – and how can you maintain them? Last month, we talked about and learned what needs to be done to spend quality quiet time with the Lord. Now, it is time to learn how to maintain that good habit. This is essential if you want to reach your goals and fulfil your dreams.
 
The Seven Steps to Forming Good Habits
 
“Rely on God's power to help you establish the habit.”
- Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach
“The Lord has given us a new year. Let’s take what He has given and declare, ‘This is going to be the best year of my life!’”
- Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach
 
Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will share with you his insights on good habits. He will particularly talk about the seven steps that you can take to help you start your journey to embracing and practicing good habits. All the steps begin with the letter D – Desire, Decision, Declaration, Determination, Do It, Double Up, and Depend on God. 
 
The pastor will explain each step – why they are important and how you can practice each one. 
“If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done." 
- Ecclesiastes 11:4 (LB)
“Don’t wait. Seize every opportunity to reinforce your habit.”
- Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach
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Let Pastor Thomas DeLoach know how this message has inspired you.  Connect with him by sending him an email at info@thomasadeloach.com  
You can also interact with him by visiting and liking his Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/thomasadeloach/ 
 
The pastor also has a website, https://www.thomasadeloach.com/ where you’ll find more information about ministry and advocacy; where you’ll learn about how he can help to empower you.

Back to the Basics Part 5 - 92

BACK TO THE BASICS PART 5: CONTINUATION: OVERCOMING THE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR QUIET TIME
 
“Let us not get tired of doing what is right; for after a while, we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t get discouraged and give up.”
- Gal. 6:9
Hi, empowered people! Today is the last Monday (and the last day) of January 2022. Here on 2 Empower U, we will finally conclude our Back to the Basics series on quiet time. 
 
Last week, Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach shared his insights on how you can overcome the hindrances to your quiet time. Today, he will give you additional thoughts about the said issue. The good pastor will also talk about commitment. He’ll be ending the episode with a prayer that you can use to improve your dedication to quiet time.
 
Diligence – or Consistency
 
One of the things that can hinder your commitment to having your much needed quiet time is diligence. How persistent you are or if you can stay consistent. Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will provide you with insights about the importance of being consistent if you want your quiet time. He’ll give you several suggestions on what you can do; on how you can overcome the inability to become consistent or diligent.
 
Pastor Thomas will also help you understand what it takes to make your quiet time work even if you miss a day or two. 
 
As mentioned earlier, Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will pray with you – so you can start claiming your quiet time with God.
 
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Let Pastor Thomas DeLoach know how this message has inspired you.  Connect with him by sending him an email at info@thomasadeloach.com  
You can also interact with him by visiting and liking his Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/thomasadeloach/ 
 
The pastor also has a website, https://www.thomasadeloach.com/ where you’ll find more information about ministry and advocacy; where you’ll learn about how he can help to empower you.

Back to the Basics Part 4 - 91

BACK TO THE BASICS PART 4: HOW TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR QUIET TIME
 
“Fall asleep thinking spiritual thoughts.”
- Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach
Hello, everyone! It’s the 4th Monday of January 2022 and for our 2 Empower U episode today, we will continue the going back to the basics series. This time around, Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will focus on insights that can help you overcome your problems with getting that much needed quiet time.
 
Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will help you identify the three major hindrances for your quiet time and offer some suggestions on how you can get rid of such problems.
 
Discipline
 
According to the pastor, the lack of discipline is one of the biggest problems affecting your quiet time. Pastor Thomas will help you understand what you may be doing wrong, what you’ve been doing right, and how you can do better and improve your self-discipline. He will give you insights on how you can avoid and get rid of “quiet time robbers.”
 
Distractions
 
Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will help you understand this statement: 
 
“Satan will try to use anything to get your mind to wander during a quiet time.”
- Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach
 
Dryness
 
What exactly does dryness mean? Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will introduce you to “spiritual dryness” and share his thoughts about how it can affect your quiet time.
He’ll also help you understand why you should “never judge your quiet time by your feelings.
 
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Let Pastor Thomas DeLoach know how this message has inspired you.  Connect with him by sending him an email at info@thomasadeloach.com  
You can also interact with him by visiting and liking his Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/thomasadeloach/ 
 
The pastor also has a website, https://www.thomasadeloach.com/ where you’ll find more information about ministry and advocacy; where you’ll learn about how he can help to empower you.

Back to the Basics Part 3 -90

BACK TO THE BASICS PART 3 – HOW TO BEGIN DAILY QUIET TIME
 
“God wants to meet you for spiritual breakfast.”
- Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach
 
Hello, everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of 2 Empower U, where Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will continue talking about going back to the basics. This time around, the good pastor will be sharing with you his insights and suggestions on how to begin – and establish – your daily quiet time with God (and with yourself).
 
Meeting God for Breakfast
 
According to Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach, the ideal quiet time is early in the morning, when you still have a lot of time to give to God. The good pastor will explain to you how you can “give the best part of your day, not your leftovers” to God.  
 
Pastor Thomas will also tell you stories about characters in the Bible who used the early morning as their quiet time – Abraham, Moses, Job, Hannah. Daniel. Jesus also starts His day with a quiet time.
 
“Early morning quiet time is like is telling God that He is your first priority; that the first part of your day is for Him.”
- Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach
 
The good pastor also offers suggestions on how long a quiet time should be and what resources you need to prepare. And he’ll make you understand how important it is to have the right attitude, to prepare yourself for your quiet time. 
 
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
- Psalm 46:10
 
Before the end of today’s 2 Empower U, Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will coach and guide you to your 15 minutes with God. 
 
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Let Pastor Thomas DeLoach know how this message has inspired you.  Connect with him by sending him an email at info@thomasadeloach.com  
You can also interact with him by visiting and liking his Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/thomasadeloach/ 
 
The pastor also has a website, https://www.thomasadeloach.com/ where you’ll find more information about ministry and advocacy; where you’ll learn about how he can help to empower you.

Back to the Basics Part 2 - 89

BACK TO THE BASIC PART 2 – THE PURPOSE OF A DAILY QUIET TIME
 
“Give to the Lord the glory due to His name. Worship the Lord in the splendour of His Holiness.”
- Psalm 29:2
 
Today is the 2nd Monday of 2022, and here on 2 Empower U, Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will continue focusing on “going back to the basics.” This time, though, he will be giving you his insights on the four reasons that you need to start a daily quiet time. These are four things that can help give more meaning to your life. 
 
Time for Devotion
 
Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will talk to you about giving time for your devotion to God. Learning how to give God what is due His name; worshiping and glorifying in His love and Holiness will turn your life around.
 
Time to Find Direction
 
The pastor will help you realize how your quiet time with God can help point you to the right path, the path that He has set for you. With everything that has been going on in the world, you may be a little lost of confused now, but God can lead you to where you should go.
 
“Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk. Lead me….”
- Psalm 25:4
 
Time to Delight (in God)
 
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
- Psalm 37:4
 
Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach will also talk to you about the real meaning of “delighting yourself in the Lord” and how this will bring you joy and pleasure. He’ll share his insights about the importance of spending time with God.
 
Time for Growth
 
Growing with God is one of the best things that can happen to you, and this is something that Pastor Thomas A. DeLoach knows by heart. He will talk to you about what it feels like to be with God from day to day and grow in His likeness. 
The more (and better) you will know God, the more you will love Him.
 
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Let Pastor Thomas DeLoach know how this message has inspired you.  Connect with him by sending him an email at info@thomasadeloach.com  
You can also interact with him by visiting and liking his Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/thomasadeloach/ 
 
The pastor also has a website, https://www.thomasadeloach.com/ where you’ll find more information about ministry and advocacy; where you’ll learn about how he can help to empower you.