The Fruit Of Our Words

I truly believe if we understood what our words do to people I think we truly think twice about what comes out of our mouth.

But we don't. And we speak. We speak not truly knowing what our words are doing. We think our words just go into thin air but in fact, God is keeping a record and I'm sure if I would get my act together, I would get serious about thinking before speaking. 

So when I came across this little devotional, I knew for me, it was time to get my tongue under control not only what I say about others, my family, my cirrcumstances, but also what I say about myself not just because God is keeping record but because I love the One who created me and thinks I'm worth giving His son to die for.

God Bless.

The Fruit of Our Words

Let us hold fast our confession.

The entire Bible shows that our words determine our destinies. As we read in Proverbs 18:21, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (NASB). The tongue is either going to produce death in our lives, if we make a wrong confession, or life, if we make a right confession. Whatever we say with our tongues, we are going to eat the resultant fruit. That truth was echoed by the words of Jesus when He said, “And I say to you, that every careless word that men shall speak, they shall render account for it in the day of judgment. For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned” (Matthew 12:36–37 NASB).

Christians often say silly things that are not honoring to God, and then excuse themselves by saying, “I didn’t really mean it.” But Jesus said, “Every careless word.” It is not an excuse to say that you didn’t really mean something. We must hold fast our confession.

Ultimately, there are only two alternatives in our relationship to Christ and the Scripture: to confess or to deny. Again, Jesus said,

Everyone therefore who shall confess Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever shall deny Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven.

(Matthew 10:32–33 NASB)

Those are the two alternatives given to us. There is no third alternative. In spiritual things, in the long run, there is no neutrality. Jesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me” (Matthew 12:30). We either we make the right confession to salvation, or we make the wrong confession, which will not produce salvation. 

Derek Prince Ministries

A Dedicated Life

I am going to be completely honest here and tell you, I really don't have a clue what a dedicated life looks like.

For example, I'm married but if someone would offer me a million dollars to leave my husband, I got to say, I just might do it.

My idea of a dedicated life is never wavering on what you believe in. NEVER! Yet somehow, I find myself going back and forth on a lot of issues in my life.

And I can honestly say I have never thought that having a dedicated life be the highest form of worship to God and all He's done for me.

With that being said, this little devotional has gave me a new insight to what it truly means to have a dedicated life of worship.

God Bless

The apostle Paul has just spent the first eleven chapters of Romans establishing Jesus Christ as the sole basis for our salvation and grace as the means by which every believer lives.

In response to such great mercy, Paul writes that the most logical response is worship. He’s not talking about singing songs; he’s talking about the dedication of our entire beings to God’s service. From this verse, I began a habit of mentally going through a process of offering myself to God. It goes something like this: God, today I dedicate my mind to you. I want to think on things that are good, right, pure, and excellent. I want to take captive any thoughts that aren’t from you.

I want to remember your past faithfulness when I am tempted to doubt. Today, I dedicate my eyes to you. I want to see others the way you see them. I want to view my circumstances through the lens of hope and faith. I want to look at life as one who is confident that you are with me. Today, I dedicate my ears to you. I want to hear your voice above all the others clamoring for my attention. I want to listen to you and to honor others by listening well to them. Today, I dedicate my mouth to you. I want my words to be life-giving. I want to speak honestly and sincerely. I want to think before I speak. I want to let others have the last word. Today, I dedicate my heart to you. I want my heart to be pure and undivided.

I want to master my emotions, not serve them. I want my dreams and desires to please you. Today, I dedicate my hands to you. I want to work hard at whatever I put my hands to. I want to touch others in love and goodwill. I want my hands to be open for whatever you want to give me and willing to release anything you want me to surrender. Today, I dedicate my feet to you. I want to go wherever you send me. I want to walk toward the messes, not run from them. I want to stand firmly upon the truth and not stumble. The most important relationship I have deserves my greatest expression of worship: a dedicated life.

Elaine Scott Browns Bridge Church

Psalm 139

I absolutely love this little devotional I came across talking about Psalm 139.

I could not have said it any better of how I feel about my life. This little devotional gives me hope for a better future because there is someone who actually gets me.

My wish would be for anyone who feels the way I do, we would crasps and take hold of everything Psalm 139 has to offer us and see it's context in a different light, and then allowing the Holy Spirit to work through us and we would be able to walk out our revelations with confidence in what we know.

For me, that is one of the biggest things wrong with me. I have allowed others in my life to influence me and made me question everything I know. Now it's time to stand up and say no more because there is someone who knows me and loves me for who I am and is rooting for me to become the person He has destined me to be.

God Bless.

Psalm 139 is famous because it explains the personal presence of God.

It shows us how well he knows us. Regardless of our life circumstances, we often feel alone. We feel like people know our names, but not many people really "get us." Even if we’re married or have children, we often feel misunderstood.

It's rare that we feel like someone really understands our hearts. That's the wonderful thing about God. Not only did he make us, he has been with us every moment. He’s acutely aware of every thought, movement, dream, and fear. He "gets us”! This passage reminds us that he travels with us. As you move through this day, he has gone ahead of you.

As you reflect on yesterday, he has followed behind you. But best of all, right now in this moment, he places his hand of gracious blessing on your head. Yes, yours! Our heavenly Father knows you intimately. His Spirit dwells inside you. He gets you, and he is with you.

Sean Seay Athens Church

Your Word Is A Lamp

I am always finding myself in situations that are not my own making. I always seem to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sometimes I think I shouldn't get out of my bed but I know I can't do that and still have a productive life.

A life that is worth living. I must keep the faith and keep running my race no matter what because there are people who truly love me and I love them. So I put one foot in front of the other and dredge on with my every day life knowing I have a hope and a resource I can run to when I find myself in times of trouble.

So when I ran across this little devotional, I was thrilled to know I am on the right path.

This little devotional is just the encourgement I need and I wanted to pass the encouragement on.

God Bless.

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. (NLT) -Psalm 119:105

When you find yourself in sticky situations, it's important to arm yourself with God's word. The way it translates into real life is through memorizing scripture. You will find that the word of God comes to mind when you need it most. Go ahead and prepare yourself by choosing a verse each week to tuck into your heart.

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God's Visible Wisdom

Love, love, love, and more love this little devotional.

I have always wanted to know what God looked like. I'm mean seriously, am I the only one?

And of course I have heard the sermon's that Jesus and the Father is one but until this littl   e devotional, it never really clicked for me. I mean wow, right?

Jesus is God and we are to look like Jesus which makes us exactly looking like God. I don't know. But for me, this is breaking news worthy. I now see with my own little eyes how it all is suppose to look and if I don't except who I am, then I can never see God or Jesus in me.

I maybe rambling here but really if you truly look and study and ask for the scales to be taken off your eyes, you just might see it the way I see it.

And if not, that's okay too but hopefully you will find this little devotional worth the read.

God Bless.

God’s Visible Wisdom

I think sometimes we get too caught up in the abstract definition of God.

I think we think lofty, and abstract, and have trouble defining what that looks like when God already told us and showed us. Paul makes it clear that Jesus is God and if you want to know what God is like look to Jesus. He came down and lived among us and we now know what God is like. And to take that further Paul says the church, the family of God, following Jesus, is the manifold wisdom of God. We are the active display of God’s redemptive purposes in the world.

How would your behavior change if you really believed that today? What can you do to show the wisdom of God as the Church today?

Author Unknown

It's Not Easy To Feel Alone

If there is one thing I have learned in my life is that it is easier to be alone than with a bunch of people you may or may not have to be fake with.

It's easier to lay in bed under the covers than facing your life or the people in it. However, I know and I'm thankful there is someone who understands me and who will be there through thick and thin. There are people who love me and try there best to be who I need them to be but unfortunately, they can't always so that is why I have learned to lean on the best friend I could ask for, my Savior, Jesus Christ.

And I can so relate to this little devotional and I struggle to not fall into a deep depression but to rise and keep rising knowing I'm a child of God. This maybe a constant struggle for me until Jesus makes HIs return.

God Bless.

It’s easy to feel alone when your pain is unbearable and your future is uncertain.

It’s easy to look around and wonder why your life has to look so different from everyone else’s. When things seem like they’ll never get better, remember that God is fighting for you.

You are precious to HIM, and HE loves you more than you can fathom. Set your eyes on HIM, and he will bring peace and clarity, even when the loneliness is overwhelming and you feel as if your heart will never mend. Trust him and lean on him one minute at a time. He will be with you, even in the fire.

Rachel Holcomb Buckhead Church

Who Do You Say Jesus Is

I know I say this about a lot of these little devotionals but I absolutely love this one!

I love the ones who makes me want to go deeper in my knowledge in who I am in Christ and what He has done for me and I most certainly feel like this little devotional does just that.

There will never come a time when I think I have it all together and don't need to grow and learn any more. 

And I want these two more than anything and I appreciate every word in the following lines below.

God Bless.

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Mark 8:29 29

He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”

Do you know that how you see Jesus determines what you receive from Him?

If you see Jesus as your healer, you will receive healing. If you see Jesus as your refuge and fortress, you will receive protection.

The people of Nazareth, Jesus’ hometown, saw Jesus in the natural. They said of Him, “Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? And His sisters, are they not all with us?” (Matthew 13:55–56)

They saw Jesus in the natural. They did not see Him as God in the flesh. As a result, He could not do many mighty works there. (Matthew 13:58)

Today, many people, including some philosophers, see Jesus of Nazareth as a good person who led an exemplary life. They feel that if all of us could live our lives like Him, the world would be a better place. They don’t see Jesus as the bread of God who came from heaven to give life to the world. (John 6:33)

They don’t see Him as the one who came to give them living water, so that they would never thirst again. (John 4:14)

They don’t see Him as the Lamb of God, who took away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)

They don’t receive from Him what they need because they don’t esteem Him rightly. Jesus did not come just to set a                                                      good example for man to follow. He came to be our Redeemer. (Galatians 3:13)

He came to be our righteousness. (1 Corinthians 1:30)

He came to be our shepherd, so that we will not lack anything. (Psalm 23:1)

Jesus asked His disciples once, “But who do you say that I am?” How you answer this question depends on how you see Jesus. And how you see Jesus will determine how and what you receive from Him. So see Him as your God, as everything He claims to be in His Word, and He will do mighty works in your life!

Thought For The Day How you see Jesus determines how and what you receive from Him.

Joseph Prince Ministries

Eat, Pray, Love

I have not read or seen the movie referenced below but that still didn't stop me from find insight from this little devotional.

And I love how the author of the devotional was able to use the movie to gain insight on our daily walks as Christians.

This is something I love and something I can relate to. I need simple in my life with a touch of spiritual growth.
But most of all this motivates me become a better a person and moves me enough to want to share with everyone else.

God Bless.

You may recall a book and movie titled Eat, Pray, Love, which depicts a woman’s journey across the globe.

During this journey, she finds the pleasure of nourishment, the power of prayer, and, finally, inner peace. I was recently seeking clarification about how to handle a difficult conversation.

I felt anxious, so I began praying for God’s peace and clarity. I was drawn to this verse: BE joyful always; PRAY continually; GIVE thanks in all circumstances. Be, Pray, Give . . . an easy way to prioritize our devotional lives and receive the discernment and peace needed as we search for God in all circumstances.

When we have that continual focus, we will be nourished by God and intimately connected to him—and we’ll find inner peace.

Janet Schroer North Point Community Church

Be Like Minded

I love the church my family goes to however I have been in churches like being described below in this little devotional.

If there is one thing I know, the church doesn't make up a building but we are the church and we need to step it up and be it because there is a lost and dying world who needs us to love and not judge.

People are looking for someone to raise up and live a godly life. A life where others take notice and is being pulled to become more like Jesus and I can say right now, we, the church, has a long way to go....but we are getting there and hopefully everyone will see hope in this little devotional.

God Bless.

Grumpy Ron Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 3:8-9 All of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil. . . . - 1 Peter 3:8-9

My friend Ron faithfully attended our small church, but he didn’t like our worship services much. Maybe it was that we met in a rented building. It didn’t feel like, you know, a church . Maybe it was our style—just acoustic guitar and a sermon. And maybe my sermons weren’t so great.

If that was the case, he was too kind to say. All I know is that sometimes Ron came to our gatherings looking a bit rumpled, passive, and a little grumpy. And he didn’t always agree with our programming, like when we hosted a 5K fund-raising run for an AIDS clinic. Also, Ron didn’t like fellow member Dick the navy guy very much. He didn’t hate him, but there was a bit of a personality clash.

My point is that church can sometimes be challenging. This is another sign of sanctification: giving up control. “Value others above yourselves” (Philippians 2:3). “Bear with each other and forgive one another” (Colos­sians 3:13). These are big themes in the Bible.

Every pastor I know can tell stories about church members who are controlling, bitter, bent on misery—and who make everyone else miserable too. Please don’t be such a person. It says a lot about Ron’s faith that he stayed with us. He served and put up with us, even if at times he was a bit grumpy. The Spirit was at work in him. Is the Spirit working in you?

Prayer: Lord, sometimes I feel grumpy. I need your help today to put a smile on my face and warmth in my heart. In Jesus, Amen.

Keith Mannes https://today.reframemedia.com/devotionals/grumpy-ron#noredirect

Lost Sheep

I can honestly say for years, I have felt lost and didn't have anyone to guide me in the right direction. With everything I've gone through in my life, I can easily justify being a goon who doesn't know a thing, who allows everyone around her to control her, and then take their word on who they think I am.

By listening, I've loosen my body, soul, and mind to form a person who is unrecognizable to her one true Shepard. Instead of taking His hand, I've followed the other sheep instead. Oh, the years I've wasted.

But thank God, I have now seen the light and I'm moving and becoming into what He says I am. I have indeed taken the Shepard's hand and allowed Him to carry me on His back as a sheep that has a broken leg and needs to learn who is master truly is.

I can not, and will not allow myself to climb down off of the shoulders from the one who has died for me, who makes intercession for me, and loves me with a love I can't fathom.

On the shoulders of my true Shepard, I will stay.

God Bless.

So my people are wandering like lost sheep; they are attacked because they have no shepherd. (NLT) -Zechariah 10:2

Do you ever feel as though you are just wandering through life? Without a shepherd in our lives, we leave ourselves vulnerable to attack.

Attacks from others and even attacks against ourselves can come our way.

Make room in your life for God to provide purpose and direction.

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For I Can Do Everything Through Christ

What a concept! I would have never thought about learning from my successes in life.

I've always focused on my failures and I have had a lot. So, when I came across this little devotional, I must say I was taken aback at the notion it was offering.

It soon became crystal clear after meditating on this devotional, I needed a mind change and quick like.

I have been in need of hope and I have found it. Now, I just need a habit that consist of changing the way I view myself and my life.

I need to throw the list of failures into the sea of forgetfulness and focus on the steps ahead of me and I know now I can do anything I set my mind to because I have the living God living inside me.

God Bless.


For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (NLT) -Philippians 4:13

While learning from your failures can be beneficial, have you ever thought about learning from your successes?

If you build upon your past successes, you gain more confidence and knowledge from your previous works. It's more important to take small steps in the right direction.

Remember that God is blessing you with each successful step, and He rewards your patience along the way.

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Buying Back

Truth time again. I've never really truly understood the law and what the law was, why we had to have the law, and why was it for me if I wasn't an Israelite.

Well, I guess you now know my little secret. I don't know much but that doesn't mean I don't ask questions, which I do; a lot of them in fact. So throughout my life, I've asked the same questions over and over where the law is concerned.

When I came across this little devotional, the thing that stood out was Jesus. And to be honest, I think I knew the answer all along, I just never had the light bulb moment until now.

Jesus is the reason for the law, He is the law, He is a must have if we are going to get through this crazy life, and He's for me because He is no respecter of people.

Jesus is for everyone. He's is everything we need all bunched up into this crazy thing we call life and without Him, we would have a world full of crazies, just like me, on our hands.

God Bless.



If that promise was enough for salvation, wherefore then serveth the law?

The Israelites, though chosen to be Gods peculiar people, were sinners as well as others. The law was not intended to discover a way of justification, different from that made known by the promise, but to lead men to see their need of the promise, by showing the sinfulness of sin, and to point to Christ, through whom alone they could be pardoned and justified.

The promise was given by God himself the law was given by the ministry of angels, and the hand of a mediator, even Moses. Hence the law could not be designed to set aside the promise. A mediator, as the very term signifies, is a friend that comes between two parties, and is not to act merely with and for one of them.

The great design of the law was, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to those that believe that, being convinced of their guilt, and the insufficiency of the law to effect a righteousness for them, they might be persuaded to believe on Christ, and so obtain the benefit of the promise.

And it is not possible that the holy, just, and good law of God, the standard of duty to all, should be contrary to the gospel of Christ. It tends every way to promote it.

Author Unknown

A Harvest of Righteousness

Today is my birthday. Today should be the only day I'm allowed to be selfish...after all, I've earned it. Or at least I think I have.

But what do I come across today in my devotional reading? This little devotional.

The words in this little devotional can either condemn me or in my case, give me pause. This is an encouraging devotional about who we need to become in order to live in this thing called life.

So instead of feeling blue about reading this on my birthday, I have choose to see hope in the words found below and allow it to encourage my mind, body, and soul to become more like Him, the Giver of my very existence.

God Bless.



A Harvest of Righteousness

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

He . . . will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. -
2 Corinthians 9:10

What is God doing here? This is a question many parents ask as they struggle to meet financial demands and also find time to train their children.

It’s the question every one of us should be asking in the daily tasks of life. Paul identifies the outcome of God’s growing season for us as “the harvest of [our] righteousness.” “Righteousness” does not mean following rules to try to be good; it indicates that because we are credited with Jesus’ righteousness, we grow to reflect God’s character in all we do.

Then we discover spiritual growth in ourselves as we practice a disciplined life. Paul wrote to encourage the church to give generously to support the poor. Though it’s tempting to hold on to what we have, generosity opens our eyes to the rich blessings of God. Planting requires faith, Paul says. And without faith, there is no planting—and no harvest.

But generosity is only one outcome of the larger task of growth God has for us. Like the harvest of the field, the harvest of righteousness comes only from God. Through the death of Christ, God enables us to be more like Jesus, giving us his righteousness.

When we are clothed with Christ (Romans 13:14), what others see is not our goodness but God’s perfect righteousness. “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” What a beautiful gift that is!

Prayer: Lord, increase our faith to live faithfully each day. May others give thanks when they see your righteousness in us. Amen.

Joel Vande Werken https://today.reframemedia.com/devotionals/a-harvest-of-righteousness#noredirect

Believe Your Debt Is More Than Paid

I can honestly say I, we me and my husband, have more debt than what we can possibly pay right now.

Although he has a great job, a nice pay, and full benefits, there doesn't seem to be enough to get ahead. We are a pay check to pay check kind of family.

I long to be out of debt but yet, somehow my husband doesn't necessary agree with me because the debt we've occurred in our lifetime has been because of him over extending. I'm not here to blame him, but it is quite frustrating when you pay the bills and you feel like your getting somewhere and out of the blue, he comes home with a toy you just don't need but you would love to have.

So, I'm always looking for hopeful signs God hears my prayers where debt is concerned and I came across this little devotional.

Not only did I get the hope I was looking for but oh, so much more. I now have hope and faith into someone who has paid my debt in full and money isn't the only thing on His mind. My total being is where is focus is on and I need to learn and act on what He paid for and then watch Him work on my behave as well as on my future.

God Bless.




Believe Your Debt Is More Than Paid!

 Hebrews 10:22 22let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

I would like you to imagine this scenario: You borrow a huge sum of money from a friend and promise to pay him back in six months’ time. When the time comes, you feel really bad because you cannot repay him as you don’t have the money. A year rolls by without you repaying a cent. Now, you feel extremely guilty.

You try to avoid your friend because you are too embarrassed and ashamed to see him. Let’s say that your best friend hears about your plight. Out of the goodness of his heart, he goes to your creditor and says, “Look, I understand that my best friend owes you money.” “Yes, he owes me US$50,000.” “Here is US$100,000. I am paying you on his behalf.” Your creditor says, “No, no, no! He owes me only US$50,000.”

Your best friend says, “I know. But take the US$100,000 so that you can never say that he still owes you money.” Now, your debt has been paid, in fact, more than paid. But if you don’t know or believe this, that debt will still be on your conscience. You will still be afraid to see your creditor. And you will avoid him because he reminds you of your debt.

My friend, you need to know that Jesus was an overpayment when He offered Himself as your sin offering, because of the quality and worth of the Man Himself. My friend, He overpaid for your sins when He became your sacrifice on the cross.

But if you don’t know or believe this, you will suffer as your unbelief will rob you of assurance, joy and peace. You will still have debt on your conscience. Even though God is not imputing sin to you (Romans 4:8), sin is still on your conscience. And as long as sin is on your conscience, you won’t dare to draw near to Him.

Beloved, the truth is that your sins have been more than paid for. Jesus was an overpayment. So draw near to God today with no sin on your conscience!

Thought For The Day Jesus was an overpayment when He offered Himself as your sin offering, so draw near to God today with no sin on your conscience!

Joesph Prince Ministries

God Is A Giver, Not A Taker

I have to be honest here, somewhere in my life span, I have allowed myself to believe a lie. I have allowed myself to believe that God takes instead of gives.

Maybe it's because of my circumstances. There always seems to be something happening in my life that is negative and I rarely see anything positive. I must admit, I've grown tired. My faith has wavered. My mind has shifted to the other side where negativity seems to shape my life as well as my day.

But when I came across this little devotional, I knew there was hope for me. A new found form of hope became to stir within the depths of my stomach.

I now see, it's okay I see God in a different way and my old way of thinking wasn't who God was at all. I'm in a different mindset now opening the door for God to come in and do great things in my life, and that is exactly what I long for.

God Bless.


God Is A Giver, Not A Taker

Romans 8:32 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

Some Christians mistakenly believe that God gives and also takes away. At funerals, we sometimes hear the minister say, “The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” I remember an occasion when I was looking at a baby who was suffering from cancer.

I heard one of his family members comment, “You can’t be sure what God’s will is. He may or may not heal.” What that person meant was that although the Lord had given the parents this baby, He might later take the baby away from them. Job displayed this very same attitude when he received the news that he had lost his property and children. Thinking that God was the source of his problems and not knowing that it was actually Satan who had come against him, he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there.

The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21) Such a statement seems to honor God, but in reality, it reveals an erroneous view of our heavenly Father. As children of God, we know what the Father’s will is for us. He is a giver, not a taker! Jesus said, “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) It is the devil who is the thief. He comes to steal, kill and destroy. But Jesus came to give us life more abundant. (John 10:10)

Jesus met every need and healed every sickness brought before Him, and at the cross, He gave His own life. Never once did He take anything away from the people who came to Him. And the Bible says that whoever has seen Jesus has seen the Father. (John 14:9) Beloved, your heavenly Father wants you to know today that He is the one who gives you all good things. And if He has already given us heaven’s best — Jesus, “how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things”?

Thought For The Day If our heavenly Father has already given us heaven’s best — Jesus, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

Joseph Prince Ministries

Confessing Your Righteousness Pleases God

According to Joseph Prince in this little devotional, every time I confess I am the righteousness of God, God is pleased and I have a desire to please God in all things.

Unfortunately, if I'm being real here, I have a lack in this area. I never seem to please Him. I'm always messing up. 

However, that is how I see myself and not how God see's me. Isn't it time for me to start seeing things God sees things? I can't help but wonder if we all started to see how God sees our self what kind of effect would that have in our cities, our state, our nation, and the people around the world? 

Isn't it time we stop the selfishness and rise up and become the people God believes in? He believes in a people who see themselves in right standing and have the heart to see others as well.

It's time for a new generation to arise and take our rightful place.

God Bless.

Confessing Your Righteousness Pleases God

Romans 10:6
6... the righteousness of faith speaks...

Every time you confess, “I am the righteousness of God in Christ”, God the Father is pleased. When you confess that you are the righteousness of God in Christ, it reminds Him of what His Son has done for you to become righteous.

Also, by making you righteous, God is showing Himself righteous — “to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus”. (Romans 3:26)

Each time Jesus hears you confess, “I am the righteousness of God in Christ,” it brings much pleasure to His heart too, because you are laying hold of what He suffered and died to give you.

The Holy Spirit, who now indwells you to convict you of righteousness (John 16:10), also rejoices when you confess, “I am the righteousness of God in Christ.” He is pleased when you flow with Him.

The delight of the Godhead is not the only thing you gain when you declare, “I am the righteousness of God in Christ.” The Bible tells us that when you “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness… all these things shall be added to you”. (Matthew 6:33)

Whether it is food, clothing or other necessities in life, “all these things” will be added to you. They will not just be given to you, but added to you as your inheritance when you seek first His righteousness.

You don’t need to use your faith for every single need in life. You just need to use your faith for one thing — to believe that you are the righteousness of God in Christ, and it will cause all the blessings you seek to come after you and overtake you!

Thought For The Day
Use your faith to simply believe that you are the righteousness of God in Christ, and the blessings you seek will come after you and overtake you!

Joseph Prince Ministries 

Your Sins Are Not Being Recorded

I almost laughted when I read this little devotional. Alright, I'll be honest and tell you I did laugh. 

How can it be that my sins aren't recorded? God records practically everything so why not my sins? 

It is when you challenge God, I find out He comes back with an even bigger and better challenge that makes it where YOU have to search yourself instead of laying the blame at His feet. 

This is what He did for me when I asked about how this could be true, Him not recording my sins, and He gave me the answer that came from way deep down within me. 

When He looks at sin, He only see's Jesus and the price He paid and that is good enough for God. He also should me, He didn't need to keep any record because I had that covered. 

Not only do I keep track of my sins and refuse to let them go and I record the sins of others as well and refuse to help break their shackles as well. Gulp. 

It's time, I see things how God seems them and He eyes only see the blood of Jesus which makes everyone perfect in His eyes. It's when we look through our own is when we start to get into trouble.

God Bless.

Your Sins Are Not Being Recorded

Hebrews 8:12
12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”

I once read a comic book that showed how a man lusted after a woman, then died of a heart attack and went to heaven. In heaven, he saw a big screen showing everyone present a recording of all the sins that he had committed while on earth, including the last one. How embarrassing!

Don’t worry, that is not going to happen to you in heaven. There is no big screen with front-row and circle seats for everyone to sit and watch your past sins. There is no video recorder in heaven recording your sins right now. Because your lifetime of sins has already been punished in the body of Jesus, God declares to you, “Your sins and lawless deeds, I will by no means ever remember!”

This is true even for the Old Testament heroes of faith such as Abraham, Moses and David. If you read Hebrews 11, which was written after the cross of Jesus, you will notice that there is no record of their sins or failures. Yet, their life stories tell us that they were far from perfect.

Abraham lied twice about his wife Sarah. He told Pharaoh, and later, King Abimelech, that she was his sister to protect his own life. Moses killed an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew, and hid the body in the sand. David committed adultery with Bathsheba and later arranged for her husband to be killed in battle. Yet, their sins were not recorded in Hebrews 11, only their deeds done in faith!

God is showing you that He does not record your sins or failures today. Instead, He records your faith confessions and deeds done in response to what His Son has done for you. Every time you sin, every time you waver in your faith, God does not record it. But every time you believe Him and respond in faith, He records it! That should not make you want to sin more. It should free you to love God more!

So don’t be conscious of your failures. If God Himself does not remember them, who are you to remember them? Be conscious instead of your righteousness in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21), and you will reign in life! (Romans 5:17)

Thought For The Day
Don’t be conscious of your failures because God Himself does not remember them.

Joseph Prince Ministries

My Soul Thirst For God

If I'm totally honest here, there are a lot of nights I stay awake and ask a simple question over and over. However, I haven't seem to have gotten the answer quite yet. I have all the elements in play but there still seems to be missing pieces of the puzzle.

My question to God that comes deep down from my soul is when are You going to show me your glory Lord? When are You going to make Yourself known to me. 

You see, I believe in Him however I long to know Him. I long for unshakable faith. I long to know a Savior that is also a Friend who will never leave me or forsake me. I long for the God of Israel to rise up in me and to change my life and the life of others who are around me. 

Yes, I can safely say, my soul thirst for a loving and real God who when He created this universe had you and me in mind.

God Bless.

My Soul Thirsts for God

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• Devotional by John Piper

As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?(Psalm 42:1–2)

What makes this so beautiful and so crucial for us is that he is not thirsting mainly for relief from his threatening circumstances. He is not thirsting mainly for escape from his enemies or for their destruction.

It’s not wrong to want relief and to pray for it. It is sometimes right to pray for the defeat of enemies. But more important than any of that is God himself.

When we think and feel with God in the Psalms, this is the main result: We come to love God, and we want to see God and be with God and be satisfied in admiring and exulting in God.

A likely translation of the end of verse 2 is: “When will I come and see the face of God?” The final answer to that question was given in John 14:9 and2 Corinthians 4:4. Jesus said, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” And Paul said that when we are converted to Christ we see “the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”

When we see the face of Christ, we see the face of God. And we see the glory of his face when we hear the story of the gospel of his death and resurrection. It is “the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”

May the Lord increase your hunger and your thirst to see the face of God. And may he grant your desire through the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

Devotional excerpted from “Spiritual Depression in the Psalms”

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Take Up Your Cross

I don't know about you but for me, I have heard alot of sermons concerning the cross and what it has done for me. 

Some I've taken to heart; and some I couldn't care less for; and some that has confused me and pushed me to the brinks of giving it all up and go for broke. 

However there is one thing I've learned, I must keep going on, putting things up on a shelf until God sends something to define what I've questioned Him about. It's all about that awe huh moment when something hits your spirit and you just got it. 

So when I came across this little devotional about the cross, it was a light bulb moment for me only strenghening what I already had in my spirit and I wanted to share it.

God Bless.

Take Up Your Cross

August 10

God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.- Galatians 6:14, NKJV

The cross is not just a symbol of love or a fashion statement. The cross is your daily decision to deny yourself,

your rights,

your wants,

your dreams,

your plans,

your goals,

and deliberately, wholeheartedly, unreservedly live out your commitment to His will and His way and His Word and His wisdom. The cross is your decision to live for Jesus. Period. No “ifs,” “ands,” “buts,” or “maybes.”

Would you take up your cross . . . every day . . . and follow Him.

Ann Graham Lotz

From Just Give Me Jesus 

4 Truths That Will Turn Your Frown Upside Down

I am always looking for ways to change my thinking and further my growth. And Joyce Meyer seems to always put out something just for me. Or at least to my crazy messed up mind.

For whatever reason, I'm thankful for her written words that come right at the right time in my life and it inspires to me to continue my race. I absolutely found this to be an encouragement to my soul that I know will have lasting effects for years to come and I wanted to share them this with you in hopes this will encourage and inspire you to continue in your race.

God Bless.

4 Truths That Will Turn Your Frown Upside Down

by Joyce Meyer

Would you like to be in a good mood every day? You are probably thinking, Yes, of course I would. Who wouldn’t? I spent a lot of years being controlled by a variety of moods and believing I had no choice in how 

I felt. I envied all the “happy people.” I used to wonder, What is their secret? Why them and not me?

Then I finally learned that our mind, mouth, moods and attitudes are all intricately connected. First you think, and then your thoughts turn into words that you speak, and the two of them together affect you emotionally and turn into moods and attitudes.

For years, I paid no attention to what I was thinking, and I didn’t make the connection between my thoughts and the rest of my life. But the Lord has taught me many things from His Word about the “mind connection” since those early days, and I’m excited to share some of those truths with you.

You Can Choose How You Think

Although we don’t always have the power to change every unpleasant circumstance in our lives, we do have the power to change our outlook. Nobody enjoys a troubling or painful circumstance, but I’ve found if we look at it in a hopeful, faith-filled way, we can watch God work all things out for our good (see Romans 8:28).

Enjoying life begins with the thoughts you choose to think. Yes, it is that simple! No matter what is going on in your life today, if you will choose happy, hope-filled thoughts based on God’s Word, you will feel happier. 

Our thoughts are intricately connected to our feelings, so if we want to feel better, we need to think better.

Think of the mind like the gas tank in your automobile. Your automobile will run well, or perhaps not even run at all, depending on what kind of fuel you put into it. In the same way, when you choose your thoughts carefully, your quality of life will improve in amazing ways!

Sure, there are some people who are born with a temperament that makes it easier for them to look on the bright side of life than others, but even they have to make choices about their thoughts and attitudes toward life.

Be honest with yourself and think about what you have been mentally focusing on and how you have been feeling emotionally and even physically. I feel certain you will see a definite connection. Nothing good comes from thinking sour, critical, and negative thoughts, but something good always comes when we think according to God’s plan for our life.

You Can Change How You Think

Through His death and resurrection, Jesus offers us a new way of living; however, a new way of thinking will always precede this new way of living. Right thinking and right attitudes are roadmaps that allow us to reach our destination.

Romans 12:2 says, Do not be conformed to this world (this age), (fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs). But be transformed (changed) by the (entire) renewal of your mind (by its new ideals and its new attitude), so that you may prove (for yourselves) what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God….

This Scripture is so important for us to understand! God has a good, acceptable, and perfect plan for you and me, and the way we can experience it is not to think like the world thinks, but to be changed entirely by learning to renew our mind and think the way God thinks. If you want to have what God wants you to have, learn to think like God thinks!

Ephesians 4:22-23 is one of my favorite groups of scriptures in the Bible. Verse 22 says to strip yourselves of your former nature. Then verse 24 tells us to put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God’s image.

How do we do that? Verse 23 gives us the key: And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude].

So, the way to “put off” your old life and “put on” the new is to constantly renew your mind and attitude. It begins with filling our minds with God’s Word, then choosing to think and speak the positive, faith-filled things He says about our lives.

You Can Think Positive Things On Purpose

Did you know you can jump-start your day by thinking and speaking good things on purpose as one of your first acts in the morning? It’s an exercise that only takes a few minutes, but it will be valuable to you all day. I encourage you to meditate on God’s Word and speak out things like:

This is the day God has made, and I am going to enjoy it! (Psalm 118:24)

I can handle whatever comes my way today through Christ Who is my strength. (Philippians 4:13)

Today, I am strong and energetic. (Isaiah 40:28-31)

I have favor with God and man everywhere I go. (Luke 2:52)

Everything I lay my hand to prospers and succeeds. (Deuteronomy 30:19; Joshua 1:8)

I enjoy being a blessing to others. (1 Timothy 6:18)

I am thankful for all that God has done for me. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

God is working on my problems, and I can wait patiently because His timing is perfect. (Psalm 31:15; 37:7; 46:1)

A negative mind and mouth will produce negative moods, attitudes and in all probability, a miserable day. 

But the positive approach of setting your mind in an uplifting direction, full of godly, faith-filled thoughts will have a good effect on you and your entire day.

Change Takes Time and Practice

Renewing our mind, mouth, moods and attitudes isn’t always easy, but it is possible with God’s help. I have personally been working toward this goal for almost 40 years, and although I have not arrived at perfection, I have made amazing progress. I have successful days, and I also have days when I feel like I’ve failed miserably, but I believe with God’s help I can keep growing.

If you desire greater emotional stability, and the ability to maintain a consistent good attitude no matter what your circumstances are, then make it a goal and don’t give up until you have reached it.

A walk begins with one step and then another and another. No matter how long your journey seems, if you take enough steps in the right direction, you will eventually arrive at your desired destination…and truly have the life you’ve always wanted.

For more on this topic, order Joyce’s book The Mind Connection. You can also contact us here to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, or by calling (800) 727-9673.

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Your Answer Is In His Word

I don't know about you, but often times, God's word is the last thing I turn to instead of it being the very first thing when I am faced with the issues of life. I often find myself frustrated and angry more than joyful and succeeding in life. 

I only call on God and His word as the last resort because in my mind, I should have it all together by now and can handle any and all situations. But life has a funny way of proving me wrong day after day. 

Life often shows me that I'm not altogher like I think I am. And as my life goes by one day at a time, I find myself being reminded of any coach that is worth it's salt telling it's players if things aren't working it's time to go back to the fundamentals and there isn't anything better or needed as the word of God, it covers all, destroy's all, and wins the game all the time.

God Bless.

Your Answer Is In His Word

Proverbs 4:20–22
20My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart;22for they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh.

God has given us a sure way to receive the answers to our problems and challenges. It is His Word. Every answer or solution we need is found in the Bible.

Yet, many Christians are not walking victoriously in certain areas of their lives. This is because the devil continuously wages a war of distraction against them. He has managed to take them away from the one thing that can bring them victory — the Word. He will do everything possible to prevent them from opening the Bible because he knows that the Word will deliver them.

The distraction can be very subtle: A lot of things to get done, a lot of TV programs that interest you, or it may take the form of a big problem that makes you feel that you need to focus all your attention on it. The enemy knows that if he can get you to take your eyes off the Word of God, he can keep you from winning the battle.

When you are going through a tough time, it is not enough to know that God’s answer to the problem is “somewhere in the Bible”. Find the scripture in which God has promised the solution. Meditate on it until the truth of that scripture is revealed to you. When you do this, no demon or devil can prevent that word from God from bearing fruit in your life.

Even Jesus Himself used the Word to defeat the devil in the wilderness — “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4) The way to defeat the enemy is with “It is written…”

My friend, there is no substitute for the written Word. God tells us that we will find life and health if we give our attention to His Word and keep it in the midst of our hearts. So get into the Word and let God’s promises abide in you.

Thought For The Day
Every answer we need is found in God’s Word.

Joseph Prince Ministries

Jesus Lived A Life Of Thankfulness

Have you ever wished you could become a time traveler? Still live in this same time with all the modern convinces yet have the ability to go back in time to where Jesus was walking the earth? I have.

There are just some things I think would be eaiser for this Christian walk if I could actually see Jesus, hear Him speak the words of the bible, and see just what exactly was going on and then come back in my time line and live out what I saw in my time.

But unfortunately, that can't be done and I will just have to wait for the movie when I get to heaven.  So for now, all I have to rely on is His words, the bible, and my imagination. I must try to imagine what was going through His mind when He spoke on thankfulness.

Let's face it, He made it sound ridiculously easy! And here I am, struggling with what life has to offer me. I can assure you I live 30% in thankfulness and I know my life could be so much more if I would live in thankfulness a little more, but I'm human and I let human things get in my way.

But this little devotional gives me what I need to live a completely different life. I life with that calls for a little more thankfulness!

God Bless.

John  11:41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.

Topics: Prayer Keywords Prayer(s) , Provision , Miracle(s) , Five Loaves And Two Fish , Give Thanks , Lazarus Scripture Reference John  See The Miraculous When You Give Thanks

Jesus lived a life of thanksgiving. He always thanked His Father for what He had and for always hearing Him when He prayed. That was how He released miracles in His life. In the story of the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:1–13),

Jesus’ attitude was one of thankfulness. He took a little boy’s lunch of five loaves and two fish, gave thanks and had them distributed. He gave thanks for the little that was there and the little multiplied. Not only did the people eat as much as they wanted, there were 12 baskets full of leftovers! So when you see the meager balance in your bank account, thank the Lord for what you have.

That’s your “five loaves and two fish”. When you give Him thanks that He is your provider and the source of your supply, in spite of the little you have, your little will become much, with leftovers! Even when faced with the impossible, the solution was still, “Father, I thank You…”

When Jesus stood outside Lazarus’ tomb, and the people took away the stone that was covering the tomb, He did not see the situation as hopeless and impossible. He simply lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.” Then, He proceeded to call forth Lazarus, and the man came forth alive once more! The raising of Lazarus, who had been dead for more than four days, was one of Jesus’ greatest miracles.

And He accomplished this by saying, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.” He thanked His way to an awesome miracle. My friend, the next time you find yourself praying, “God, please do this for me! 

Please give me...” stop! Instead, say, “Thank You God, for hearing me. And because You have heard me, I thank You that I have what I asked for.” And when you thank God, the little that you have will multiply. Your impossible situations will turn around to reflect God’s provision. And resurrection life will hit you!

Thought For The Day When you give Him thanks for the little you have, your little will become much, with leftovers!

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I Declare And I Decree

I love, love, love this devotional. The following devotional talks about what you need to declare and decree in your life.

I have never come across a more complete list of what you should be saying about your life and how much value you should be see in it.

This declaring and degree isn't something oooie or gooie, but right on point and I wanted to share it with you. Could it be, once we find out the true value of our self worth and what God see about us, we might change the way we think and act?

Could we just might change the world once we stop hating what we don't like about ourselves and start seeing people through God's eyes? I think it just might be possible and I'm ready to declare and decree somethings over my life so I can move on and finish the race a winner and bringing people with me.

God Bless.

I Declare and I Decree

We here at DOTK believe with all our hearts that the power and authority of God’s word will saturate you completely, making you rise up to stand firm in Jesus. For the voice of the Lord goes forth and will not return void. May you dwell richly in the house of the Lord forever, knowing the Father is with you and will never leave you. He will do what He has promised.

Please repeat these declarations of truth out loud today:

I Declare and I Decree:

1. I am the righteousness of God and He stands with me.
(2 Corinthians 5:21)

2. I’m under the blessings of the Lord and no longer under the curses of the world. (Deuteronomy 28:1-14)

3. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I have been blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (Ephesians 1:3; Psalm 139:14)

4. The words of my God will stand forever and will live forever. (Matthew 24:35)

5. The joy of the Lord is my strength. (Psalm 16:11)

6. Nothing will be impossible with my God. (Luke 1:37)

7. If God is for me, then who can be against me? (Romans 8:31)

8. I am the Lord’s beloved child. No evil shall prosper that rises up against me, in Jesus name. (Isaiah 54:17; 1 John 3:1; Ephesians 1:3-6)

9. The Lord is my refuge and strength. He will deliver me from all my troubles. (Psalm 54:7; Psalm 34:19)

10. I can and will do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4: 13)

11. I am chosen and set apart for the Lord’s workmanship and good works. (1 Peter 2:9; Ephesians 2:10)

12. I stand on the foundation of Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone, and will not be shaken by anyone or anything. (Isaiah 28:16; Ephesians 2:2; Hebrews 12:27)

Prayer: Father, thank You for reminding me of who I am in You. Thank You for Your precious promises that speak life directly to my heart. Thank You for never ever failing me. I praise You at all times. You’re above all, in all, and through all things. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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See The Work Accomplished

I love the following devotional. It encourages and puts perspective into my faith walk. And that is something I desperately need.

I can't be the only one who has questioned this faith walk. I can't be the only one who has and does get angry with God for how things are going in my life. I can't be the only one who wants to know when things are going to be different in their lives.

This little devotional helps, gives encouragement, and perspective into this faith walk. In a time I needed something this little devotional came across my path at the right time and has helped set my course for the race I am in.

God Bless.

See The Work Accomplished

John 19:30
30So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.

What do you see when it comes to healing for your sick body, restoration for your failing marriage or breakthroughs for your financial woes? Do you see a finished work or a work that is yet to be completed?

God wants you to know that what you desperately need Him to do for you has already been done! Jesus’ finished work at the cross so satisfied the Father’s heart that from heaven’s throne came the pronouncement, 

“It is done!” (Revelation 16:17) in response to Jesus’ cry, “It is finished!” on earth. So God wants you to have this revelation that whatever you need Him to do for you has already been done because Jesus has accomplished it all for you.

If you need healing, know that your healing has been accomplished. If you need restoration for your marriage, know that your restoration has been accomplished. You are not going to die from any lack — you have been abundantly supplied. All these things have been accomplished, not by you, but by Christ alone!

My friend, if you are bothered by a pain in your body, God wants you to see your healing finished or accomplished for you by His Son’s death on the cross. If it is a loss or debt you face, or a certain sin that you are struggling with, believe that your provision, restoration and deliverance have been accomplished for you.

Don’t worry about what you see or feel, or the presence of contradicting reports. These are lying symptoms and though they may seem very real, they are temporal and not the truth. God’s Word is the truth and it will remain because it is eternal. And when you believe that only what God’s Word says about your situation is the truth, all the lying symptoms will eventually have to line up with His Word.

God the Son says, “It is finished!”

God the Father says, “It is done!”

What do you say?

Thought For The Day
Whatever you need God to do for you has been done because Jesus has accomplished it all for you at the cross.

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Grieving The Holy Spirit

Okay, I got to be perfectly honest here. When I was a little girl and I read the scripture about grieving the Holy Spirit and the possiblity of Him and Jesus and God turning their backs on me scared the living crap out of me.

And too this very day, that scripture is never too far from my mind. I also have to admit that some of my actions in life has been because of my fear of greiving the Holy Spirit and not true actions beacuse I wanted to do them.

Now that I am older and wiser, I hope I have learned that my fear should no long guide my way but the Holy Spirit should and in that, the knowledge of knowing I could never really grieve Him becauase I'm living, and have my being in who He is.

And I'm sure there is more to the fact of greiving the Holy Spirit but for me, this little devotional encourages me to keep putting Him first and life might be good after all.

God Bless.

Grieving the Holy Spirit Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:17-32 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. - Ephesians 4:30

Most of us dislike disappointing someone or making them sad. But if we don’t like to disappoint or sadden others, we should really hate to disappoint God. Disappoint God?

Yes, we can disappoint, grieve, or sadden God the Holy Spirit. That we can sadden the Holy Spirit teaches us something important about him. Although the Bible uses some impersonal images of the Holy Spirit (such as wind, or a dove), the fact that the Spirit can be grieved reminds us that he is a person and not some impersonal force. How do we grieve the Holy Spirit?

We do this by failing to live holy and righteous lives. Paul reminds his readers—and that includes us—that they should no longer live like unbelievers in the darkness and “futility of their thinking.” All who believe have been purchased with the precious blood of Jesus, and now they are called to live in his light. Living in Jesus’ light means following him in our thoughts, words, and deeds. That we can grieve the Holy Spirit implies that we have a certain power over him. This is not power to manipulate, but to cooperate—or not. Do you want to work with the Holy Spirit in the world today?

Don’t grieve him. Instead, work with him by living in holiness and righteousness as a witness for God’s glory. Prayer: Holy Spirit, please forgive us when we grieve you. Help us to follow Jesus today in our thoughts, words, and deeds. Amen.

Kurt Selles https://today.reframemedia.com/devotionals/grieving-the-holy-spirit#noredirect

God Will Strengthen You When You Are Tired

Tired doesn't even begin to discribe how I'm feeling lately. Over the past six to ten months, my family and I have been hit with one thing after another. Some say it's a trial of massive proportion but I"m not so sure. I have sat many of nights alone in my room questioning God and wondering what I've done to make my life suck.

I haven't gotten my answer yet but to say that I'm tired is to say the least. I don't know what on earth is going on or why but tired has become my new motto and excuse for everything. I'm not proud of myself but it is what it is.

So when I came across this little devotional, I see a light at the end of the tunnel and I would be selfish to keep it to myself.

God Bless.

God will strengthen you when you’re tired.

Friday, August 05, 2016 9:03am “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” 

Isaiah 41:10

You might say, “Lord, I’m tired.”

Maybe you’re tired of serving and helping others, tired of seeing the horrible state of our world, tired of seeing loved ones leave here too soon, tired of going to church and not seeing His glory, tired of not seeing enough done to help the hopeless and helpless. Throughout history, men and women of God experienced weariness of heart. They had to go to God to strengthen them, and just as He was with them, God is with you. Just as He was their strength, He will be your strength too.

He will uphold you by His right hand. He will help you go a little farther. He will help you walk by faith when nothing makes sense. He will help you by His Holy Spirit to keep standing for righteousness. No matter how tired you feel my sister, keep towing.

Keep your hands to the plow. Keep seeking God for His wisdom and keep receiving His supernatural strength. He will cause all grace to abound towards you. He will fill you completely and will be your fuel. He will renew and refresh you. He is your strength. Prayer: My Father God, I’m tired. I ask that you strengthen me according to your word. That’s all I need is your strength. Without it, I can’t walk another mile. Without your help, I won’t last another day. I need you God more now than ever. Refuel me. Resettle me. Renew me. Refresh me. In Jesus’ name.

Amen.

Meditate on this today: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9

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Who's Number One?

I really want to give back to people and live for others but I can honestly say, I'm nowhere near this goal. And one of the things I want to accomplish in my lifetime is overcoming my selfishness. I have to be the most selfish person on the planet. 

I'm not very happy with my life. In fact my happiness level is about 67%. This is a sad fact. I want to know what true love and helping others is really about but I just can't seem to overcome my biggest obsticle, me. I just know when I stand in front of the of the judgement seat and see the account of my life, God will personally escort me to the exit sign of heaven. 

But I have not lost all hope. This is a struggle for me and one I hope will be conquered with the help of Jesus. And when I came across this little devotional, I knew God had heard my prayers and I wanted to share it.

God Bless.

Who's Number One?

by Joyce Meyer

Give away your life; you'll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity." Luke 6:38, The Message

Sometimes we tend to live “backwards”—exactly opposite of the way we should live. We live for ourselves and yet we never seem satisfied . We should live for others – give away our lives - and learn the wonderful secret that what we give away comes back to us multiplied many times over.

When somebody wants to be “number one,” it automatically means a lot of people will be disappointed. Only one person can be the number one runner in the world; only one can be the president of the company or the best-known actor or actress. Only one can be the top author or the best painter in the world. While I believe we should all be goal-oriented and do our best, I don’t believe we should want everything for ourselves and care nothing about other people.

I have lived long enough to try a variety of ways to be happy and have discovered by process of elimination what is effective and what is not. Self-focus and striving to be number one at others’ expense does not make life work the way it was intended to work and is definitely not God’s will for our lives. Instead, He wants us to be aggressive about loving others and helping them get ahead.

Love must be more than a theory or a word; it has to be action. It must be seen and felt. Love is and has always been His idea. He came to love us and to teach us how to love. When we do this, life is exciting, beautiful and rewarding.

Love Someone Today: Lord, help me not to disregard or compete with others in an effort to be number one. I pray for opportunities to show love to others by helping others get ahead and reach their goals in life.

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From the book Love Out Loud by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2006 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.

Recieve The Word God Has Sent To Heal You

The following devotional starts out with a statement about leaving your bible on the bedside table gathering dust. Sometimes I found myself doing just exactly that.  Okay, more often then not. Another thing I am not proud of is not truly understand what the word says about a subject.

I'm not too keen on studying it and I know that is a lot of my problems. Also, and the biggest factor for my life being a complete mess is just as the title states. I don't allow the word of God to heal my life, my hurts, my body, and everything in between.

I have had some good days where I've been a doer and a receiver of the word but most of the time, I've allowed myself to get frustrated. I think somewhere in my subconscious, I have made a vow to stop being my own worst enemy and get my act together and live for Christ proving your never to old or your service for Him is never in vain, and I'm a true testimony that His mercies are new ever morning.

God Bless.

Receive The Word God Has Sent To Heal You

Psalm 107:20
20He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

Your Bible will do you no good if you leave it on your bedside table, gathering dust. It will do you no good if you hold it like a teddy bear when you are facing your “giants”. But God’s Word will do you a lot of good when you receive it as truth and speak it as truth! Then, you will see your healing and deliverance from every evil condition that has been sent to destroy you!

The Bible says that “He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions”. Now, when God wants to heal you, what does He do? He sends His Word. Before God delivers you from your destruction, He sends His Word.

Are you still waiting to experience the blessing of healing that Jesus died on the cross to give you? Don’t feel condemned. Your Father in heaven loves you and wants you well. But how does your healing come? By you receiving His Word on healing that He has already sent you. His promises of healing are all there in your Bible. But have you received them?

During one of our church services, a lady took out her cell phone and started sending text messages of every scripture and almost every key point that I was preaching that day to her friend who was at home dying of cancer. I was telling the congregation to keep confessing the healing scriptures over their bodies, no matter how bad their conditions were. I pointed them to Isaiah 53:5, which says, “By His stripes we are healed.” The lady got so excited that she told her friend to keep believing and confessing it every day!

Her friend, on reading the text messages, simply received the Word of God and confessed it by faith. That very same week, when she went back to the doctor, the doctor could not find a single trace of cancer in her body!

Never underestimate the power of God’s Word. The lady’s friend was healed because she received God’s Word by faith. She gladly read the messages that her friend had sent her, was encouraged by the Word, confessed it and received her miracle. God sent His Word and healed her, and saved her from her destruction!

Thought For The Day
When you receive God’s Word as truth, you will see your healing and deliverance from every evil condition sent to destroy you!

Joesph Prince Miniseries