He That Spared

I love this little devotional and I want it to sink into my being.

There is nothing He won't do for us.

God Bless. 

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

Inspiration

How could God be any more generous to us? He sent His only son to earth to die for us so that we could reside with Him in heaven for eternity. He created us in His image and if we ask anything of Him, He shall always listen. If He was willing to give His only son as a sacrifice, what do you think He would refuse to give us? Nothing.

Prayer

You have given me everything, generous and loving Lord, and I can only give You that which You already have. I vow to give You all of my life's energy, blessed Father, and love You with all of my heart and strength. I ask forgiveness for the many moments of selfishness in my life, where I thought not of You but thought only of myself. You have never done this to me, but I have done it to You. As Your humble child, I repent at Your feet. I am kneeling, Lord. Please lift me up. Amen.

-Author Unknown 

You Are Good

I want this prayer to become life for me and I wouldn't be a good Christian if I didn’t share the wealth. May you find encouragement in the word's below.

God Bless. 

God, You are good, and Your steadfast love endures forever! Even in the hardest seasons, I always have a reason to worship You.

Thank You for giving me victory and abundant life in Jesus Christ! Although I don’t deserve it, You shower me with unconditional love and forgiveness.

And so no matter what the future may hold, I will shout for joy because You are with me. You comfort me and bless me in the presence of my enemies. Nothing compares to You and no weapon can stand against You. In all things, I am more than a conqueror through You!

Be glorified through me, God. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart bless Your name.

I want my life to bring You praise.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

-Author Unknown 

Quote Of The Day - One Mistake

So true. Now to let it go and let God be God.

God Bless. 

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“One mistake does not have to rule a person’s entire life.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Any Minute

A Good Reputation

Something we should all strive for.

God Bless. 

A Good Reputation

Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation. (NLT) -Hebrews 11:2

What do your neighbors say about you? Are you viewed as a person whose word is as good as gold? How valuable is your handshake? It is important to note a direct result of being faithful to God is the gift of a good reputation. When you are faithful to God it correlates that you are faithful to other people as well. Be careful though, it's easy to take pride in your reputation.

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The Importance Of Hope

Amen.

God Bless.

The Importance of Hope 

 Let us hold fast our confession without wavering.

Most Christians have heard much preaching about faith and love, but, in many cases, they have heard comparatively little about hope. Such was my own condition many years ago when I was in desperate need of help from God. I had heard many messages on faith and some preaching on love; but what I needed in that particular situation was hope, and the Holy Spirit had to take me directly to the Scripture because I had never heard a sermon about hope. It was there that the Holy Spirit met my need. For this reason, I am particularly concerned that people understand the importance of hope. I want you to grasp what hope is, how important it is, and how you may have it. Hope is necessary if we are to maintain both faith and love. Unless we have hope, our faith will “leak out” and our love will fail. Hope is not optional; it is essential to the fullness of the Christian life. People often say, “Where there’s life, there’s hope.” I think there is a good deal of truth in that statement. But the opposite is also true: Where there’s hope, there’s life—and where there is no hope, there is no life. In my opinion, hopelessness is one of the saddest conditions in human experience. I can hardly think of anything sadder than being hopeless. Yet, countless people in our world today are completely hopeless. When I am sitting in an airport, taking a walk, or dining in a restaurant, and I look at the faces of other people, I find that many of them have a blank stare of hopelessness. But, thank God, we do not need to be hopeless. Thank You, Lord, that You are faithful—You give me hope. I proclaim that where there is hope, there is life. I shall hold fast my confession without wavering. Amen. 

Derek Prince Ministries

Dance Like Frosty

Merry Christmas and remember the reason for the season but most of all love like Jesus.

God Bless.

Much For Christmas

Amen but only God can do this. May we remember the reason for the season and what He has done for us, and what He will do for us.

God will restore, I just know it.

God Bless.

Meditate On The Fact

Love this and now to live it.

God Bless.

Quote Of The Day - The Only Answer

Amen.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

The only answer to fear is faith in God, knowing He loves you unconditionally and individually.

– Joyce Meyer

Let Peace Rule

Not only is this the season for peace because of the birth of the Peace Maker Himself, but what is taking place in the world today.

We must live a life of peace for people are looking for answers and the only answer we can give them is to point the to the Great I Am.

God Bless.

Let Peace Rule

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. (NLT) -Colossians 3:15 

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Invite God’s peace to rule your heart! As this year comes to an end, take time to  reflect on the many gifts God has given you. Allow your heart be encouraged with the truth that God is a good God. Pause to thank God for sending his Son to die for you. Be reminded no matter what your circumstance you can live with peace because of Jesus.

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The Sacrifices

This thing called Christianity is an on going thing and there are times when you come across something thought provoking as this little devotional is.

I wanted to pass it along.

God Bless.

The sacrifices the Jewish priests preformed were never finished because their sacrifices could not take away people’s sin, only Christ’s physical sacrifice of Himself, the “spotless lamb” could do this once and for all! When we accept Jesus’ free gift of salvation, we are completely right with God because of the once and for all sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf. We must remember that our good works do not save us but rather Jesus’ shed blood on the cross. Though we are perfect in God’s sight because of what Jesus did on the cross, that doesn’t mean we don’t continue to struggle with sins in our lives. We will always be a work in progress until we see Jesus face to face. Don’t get discourage if you feel like you still have so much to learn and so many areas of your life that you need to change in order to live more like Christ.

Remember that daily God is working in your life, molding you and shaping you….we are ALL in the process of being made holy, none of us have arrived. That’s why God gives us grace, our salvation is not based on our works but on what Jesus has already done on our behalf. How we live our lives and our obedience to Him is a reflection of our love for Him.

And Now Shall My Head

Our eyes and heart must forever be on the One who was willing to die for us and may this little devotional help do just that.

God Bless.

And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord. 
—Psalm 27:6

The psalmist David said that the thing he wanted most was to be with God and to dwell in His presence all the days of his life (See Psalm 27:4). David loved God for who He is, not just for what He did for him.

The Word says that if we abide in the presence of God, He will defeat our enemies, and hide us in the day of trouble (See v.5). God’s attention is on us, but we must keep our attention on Him to enjoy the fullness of His presence in our lives. We must invite God to be involved in everything we do, and then remember to praise Him for His goodness.

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From the book Starting Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2003 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.

A Powerful Way

Thought provoking little devotional about prayer.

God Bless.

A powerful way to make sure that your spirit is growing into the most robust part of your inner man is to pray without ceasing. I did not say whine without ceasing - I said pray without ceasing.

So many Christians spend their whole lives whining and complaining to the Lord and then they wonder why their prayers are never answered! When you pray, pray with joy! When you pray, come into His presence boldly and with power! When you pray, leave your emotional soul at the door and take your well-fed spirit into the Throne Room and bask in His wonderful presence! God loves you when you whine ... but when you join your spirit with His Spirit in a grand symphony of praise that is the moment that heaven and earth begin to move on your behalf. 

 As Christians, we are not a people group who limits our singing and rejoicing to sunny skies and magnificent circumstances, but we are determined to pray with joy even when our lives are falling apart. It is part of our DNA to come into His presence with thanksgiving regardless of awaits us outside the door of His presence. The three Hebrew boys worshipped in the fiery furnace! Paul and Silas sang at the midnight hour in prison! 

Stephen worshipped as he was being stoned! Hannah worshipped when she was not yet pregnant! Join the throng of believers from every generation in history who has chosen to pray with joy.

-Author Unknown

Be Specific

We need to be more specific in our prayers and when we pray them believe we received the answers to them

God Bless.

"And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you." (NLT) -Luke 11:9 

The power of persistent prayer is incredible. Strength rises up in your voice as you continuously seek God's answer to your prayers. Rest assured that He will always answer: through fulfillment of your prayer, a firm "no," or by guiding your heart in a different direction, causing you to no longer seek the answer to that prayer. Go ahead and pray a specific prayer daily. 

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Praise

When in doubt, praise. When you are in trouble, praise. Because He loves you, and more importantly, He is worthy of praise.

God Bless.

Praise

Let all that I am praise the LORD ; may I never forget the good things he does for me. (NLT) -Psalm 103:2

Take time to thank God for the gift of Jesus. For his sacrifice and love! Let the power of the cross and what it means for your life really settle into your spirit. Let the power of the cross transform your soul. That is the amazing benefit of knowing Jesus. 

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The Lord Wants To Remind You

Much needed wisdom below. Remember, He will never leave you even if it feels like He has.

God Bless.

"The Lord wants to remind you today that you are never alone. At times you may feel lonely, or as if no one cares about you, but that is not true. God is never more than one thought away. You can be instantly in His presence by simply remembering and believing His promise to be with you everywhere you go.

Take the time to develop the habit of simply reminding yourself that God is with you in all that you do. The more you think about this, the more of a reality it will become to you. God is omnipresent. He is everywhere all the time, and surely He is with each of us. You are not alone—not now, not ever. God is not only with you, but He loves you unconditionally, and He will guide you throughout your life.

Father, thank You for being with me. Help me recognize Your presence as a reality in my life. Thank You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

For more, check out Joyce's newest devotional, Strength For Each Day at joycemeyer.org/NewDevo

Dear Church

Amen! No other words are needed.

God Bless.

Dear church:

Praying for our country is still the most powerful weapon we have in the fight against the enemy.

-Author Unknown

Be Kind

In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

God Bless.

Be Kind

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (NLT) -Ephesians 4:32

God calls his followers to be those that share his love with the world. What does God’s love look like? It looks like each Believer offering a kind response. It looks like tenderness that shows empathy for others circumstances. It is extendings undeserved forgiveness when an offense has been made. It is pointing the world to Jesus through our obedient acts of kindness towards the world around us. 

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Love Written In Red

This is a thought provoking little devotional. May you find something you can take a hold onto that will bring you love, peace, and joy.

God Bless.

Love Written in Red

God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
- John 3:16, NKJV

For God so loved you that He gave His Son, His only Son, the Son Whom He loved – He gave heaven’s most precious Treasure – He gave everything He had – in order to offer you eternal life.

Do you doubt the love of God? Why? Because of the bad things that He allows to happen to good people? Because of the unfairness and injustice and unkindness and misery and suffering and pain and cruelty of life? Some questions we won’t have answers for until we get to heaven. But one thing we can know for sure is that God loves you and me. How do we know that? We know it by just looking at the cross where He proved His love for the world that mocks Him and ignores Him and despises Him and scorns Him and rejects Him.

We look at the cross and see “I love you” written in red – the red of Christ’s blood.

From Just Give Me Jesus

Your Word Is A Lamp

He is light in the darkness.

God Bless.

Psalm 119:105-106

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.

Lord, I pray that we would remember that You are a light amid the darkness.  Jesus, thank you for enduring the road to the cross and defeating the darkness of sin that overshadowed any hope for us.  Let your Holy Spirit lead us God and press us to engage your Word that it may be coming alive always in our hearts, and clear in our minds.  In the name of Jesus, the name that is above every name, Amen.

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When The Pain

There is hope in the pain.

May we run to the feet of Jesus and give Him the pain that is tearing us apart.

God Bless.



-Author Unknown

Get Ugly

This is life 

God Bless.

-Author Unknown

The Same God

Amen!! Mediation for life.

God Bless.

The same God that made a way last time will make a way this time. Thank you, Jesus.

-Author Unknown

Unlikely Candidate To Make A Change

The story of Rahab is truly fascinating and one that needs explored more. 

Like the title states, she was a woman on a mission to see not only change in herself but helped bring about that change. 

Rahab is a story for anyone who thinks they are too far gone to be redeemed. Hope and life is possible.

God Bless.

Unlikely candidate to make a change 

Rahab was considered an outcast. People then and now probably looked/look down on her because of the life she lived. Rahab was one of the bad girls in the Bible and perhaps seemed like the most unlikely person to make a change.  

Rahab was a part of pagan culture and lived an unholy lifestyle, but she knew God was powerful and that He would deliver the spies from capture. She knew how the Lord made a dry path through the Red Sea. Basically, she knew all about the God that they served. Fear of the Lord caused Rahab’s response to Joshua’s men; she knew which side she needed to be on. Her faith persuaded her to tie a red garland outside her window, and she believed with everything in her that the men would come back and God would deliver her and her family. While the entire city was destroyed, Rahab and her family were saved. She turned away from her false gods, left her life as a prostitute, and trusted in the one true God. 

I love Rahab. Rahab was clever, bold, and trustworthy; she was firm-willed and a woman of great faith!

God can use you in your mess if you are willing to come out of your mess. Some of you have made mistakes, like Rahab. I know I did. I remember my life before I found Christ; my lifestyle did not honor God. My heart was far away from the Lord, and I indulged myself by living my life on my own terms.

 When I gave my life to Christ, everything changed. 

When you give your life to Christ, He will turn your life around for His glory. 

God is looking for people like Rahab — people who will leave their old lives behind to follow Jesus.

 We are a generation of people who need to be bold for Jesus.  

-Author Unknown

But By The Grace Of God

Even though this is centered towards woman, I believe this little devotional for everyone who is searching and striving to live a life for the One who created us.

May this prayer be prayed from a heart who yearns for the living God

God Bless.

“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” 1 Corinthians 15:10

You are not your state. You are not your past. You are a daughter of the King. You know who God is, now be reminded today of who you are in Him.

Declare this today:

I am smart. I am important. I am a world changer. I am brave and courageous. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am beautiful. I am called by God to do great things. I am strong. I melt in His presence, yet stand strong in the face of adversity. I can’t stop running because Jesus didn’t stop for me. I am a finisher. I am the right woman for the job. I am a winner. I am so loved. I am richly blessed. I am rooted and grounded. I am abundantly graced. I am my brother and sister’s keeper. I am empowered to lead. I am an overcomer. I am more than a conqueror through Jesus. Greater is He that is in me than he that’s in the world. I am a daughter of the King no matter how I feel. No matter how it looks I will see His promises manifested in my life. I am patient and kind. I am truthful. I am hidden in Christ. I am an end time soldier in His army. I was born for such a time as this. I have what it takes. I am resourceful. I am wise. I wear God’s grace beautifully. I am who God says I am and I will do what He says I will do.

Prayer: Father, help me stay reminded of who I am in you. Help me not to let my problems define me. You define me, Lord. You are my God and I belong to you. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Daughter Of The King Devotional

Quote Of The Day - Do Yourself A Favor

Wisdom that needs action. 

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Do yourself a favor and forgive anyone that has anything against you. Do it as an act of faith and trust God to change and heal your emotions. Pray for your enemies and never say another unkind thing about them. It is the only way you can move past the pain and begin to heal.” 

– Joyce Meyer

Those Who Devise

Truth and wisdom in the word's below. 

May we hold fast to our faith and live a life of hope I knowing who we belong to.

God Bless.

Psalm 119:150-151

Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law. Yet you are near, Lord, and all your commands are true.

It will come as no surprise to many of you that there is both good and evil in this world. This goes for what you can see (physical), and what you cannot see (spiritual). The many battles that are being fought in those realms are for our souls. Evil (Satan) tries to deceive us, and good (God) tells us the truth. Hold fast to the truth that Jesus Christ saved you from the cost of your sin. No matter how evil attacks you, remember and believe in Jesus as the Messiah that He is.

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Quote Of The Day - I Will

Word's to live by written below.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“I will say positive, hopeful things no matter how I feel.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Living Beyond Your Feelings: Controlling Emotions So They Don’t Control You

Thankful During Difficult Times

May thankfulness become second nature even if you are not going through tough times

God Bless.

Thankful During Difficult Times

“Even when bad things happen to the good and godly ones, the Lord will save them and not let them be defeated by what they face.”. Psalms‬ ‭34:19‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Heavenly Father, I love You! Thank You for life, health, peace, joy and contentment. Lord, thank You for another day to simply show my gratitude. I know that Your love and peace abound. I ask that You remind me of that in difficult moments. Father, someone is having a difficult time, and I ask that You meet them where they are and stop defeat in its tracks. I ask that You lift up a standard against the enemy and allow love to fill their heart. Remind them that You are with them and despair is not their final destination. Lord, be with those who have lost loved ones and are grieving. Hug them with Your presence, Father, give them peace that surpasses their understanding. Guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and strengthen them to trust You again. Lord, touch me. Fill me up with joy as I trust You. Remind me to seek You first and see everything else as additional. Guard my heart against defeat and secure my agenda in You. Soften the tough parts of my heart and refresh areas that life has corrupted. May the impact of Your presence be greater than the impact of every trial. In Jesus’ name, amen!

-Author Unknown

Worshiper God Wants

May we activate the Holy Spirit living in us by making worship a priority in our lives.

God Bless.

Worshiper God Wants

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. - John 4:24, NIV

God wants us to worship Him in spirit. What does that mean? It means we must be indwelt by the Holy Spirit. We must be born again. It also means we must worship Him sincerely, earnestly, with a right spirit, with a sweet spirit. We are to worship from the depths of our beings as we are continually occupied with God. Worship is not just the act of going to church because we always have or because it’s the thing to do. It is not just putting your body in a pew while your mind is elsewhere. It is not just smiling serenely on the outside while on the inside you are filled with unconfessed sin.

God also wants us to worship Him in truth. What does that mean? It means there is no way to God, no way at all, without coming through Jesus Christ Who is the Truth. It also means that we must base our relationship with Him on His Word, which is the truth. And to worship Him in truth means to worship Him honestly, without hypocrisy, standing open and transparent before Him.

Are you the kind of worshiper God wants?

From Just Give Me Jesus

People With The Worst Past

Most people underestimate the story of Rahab bit without her, we may not be living under the umbrella of forgiveness and grace. 

Rahab is a story of not only redemption but one of hope and forgiveness and should be a sign for all of us who believe we are unworthy of any thing

Rahab is modern day love story between the sinner and the knowledge of what her Savior can do for a life gone wrong.

God Bless.

People with the worst past can create the best future. 

In the Bible, Joshua sent two men into the city of Jericho to scope out the land. Out of all the people in the whole city, they ended up staying at the home of a prostitute named Rahab. Because Rahab was a harlot, many men visited her home. When the spies arrived at her house, she knew what her duty was, and she opened her home to them. 

Once the king heard that spies were in the city, he sent his men to go find them, and the first house they searched was Rahab’s house. While the king’s men were searching, however, Rahab kept silent about the spies’ whereabouts. She was good at keeping a secret. 

These days, if someone shares a secret, some people run and tell everybody or post it on their social media page. Rahab was different; she gave the spies her word. They told her, “If you look out for us, we will look out for you.”

Rahab didn’t allow how people viewed her to stop her from being obedient to God. She was a brave woman who risked her life to save the lives of Joshua’s men. While the streets were in an uproar with fear, calamity, and chaos, she kept her composure and put her trust in the Lord.

Fun fact: Rahab was part of the lineage of Jesus Christ! 

-Author Unknown

Those Who Wait

I don't know who wrote this little devotional but it's full of wisdom and hope.

God  Bless

“Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).

Your divine reversal is coming. Assume that God is at work. Move forward as if God is moving forward in your life. Give no quarter to the voices of doubt and fear. Don’t cower to the struggle. You can’t see God’s hand? Can’t make sense of his ways?That’s okay. Obey what you know to do, and be patient for what you don’t.

When the world seems off the rails, hold fast to this truth: God determines the course of history. He did in the days of Esther. He still does today. He is, according to 1 Timothy 6:15, “the blessed controller of all things.”

-Author Unknown

The Wicked Will Not Win

With all the wickedness happening in the earth today, one might wonder where is God? 

The answer? He sees it all, nothing gets by Him. He will respond and when He does, the world will never be the same. 

May God have mercy on the wicked people who is trying to control the world right now.

Hang on, He will never leave us.

God Bless.

Haman is the villain in the book of Esther. He lived inside a one-person world. Everyone else existed to bow down to him. Yet, his reign of terror came to an end in the dining hall of Xerxes.

The king asked Queen Esther what she desired. He’d asked this question before, and Esther had deferred. But now Esther said, “…grant me my life…And spare my people. For I and my people have been sold to be destroyed, killed and annihilated” (Esther 7:3-4). The king asked who had done such a thing. Esther replied, “Our enemy and foe is this wicked Haman” (Esther 7:6)! The guards hooded Haman’s head and took him into custody.

Our God is a just God. Nothing escapes him. No one escapes him. The wicked will not win.

Max Lucado Ministries

Let's Pray

Amen and God Bless.

-Author Unknown

Quote Of The Day - Be The Living Expression

Amen! 

God Bless.

Quote of the Day – Mother Teresa

Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.

– Mother Teresa

Eliminate Worry From Your Vocabulary

Some good advice in the word's below. 

Worry just has no place in our lives. It's a struggle I know but it's must if we are going to do the work of the Lord and be His disciples here on earth.

So, let's make a commitment to keep showing worry to the door while taking back the keys to our happiness.

God Bless.

Eliminate Worry from Your Vocabulary

I wonder how many times the statement "I'm worried about . . ." is spoken each day. Millions of people use this phrase, but what is the point of it? Does worry change anything? No. So why keep doing it?

Start listening to yourself and other people, and each time you hear "I'm worried," say to yourself, worry is useless, and I refuse to do it. If we thoroughly realize the foolishness of it, maybe we will stop saying it and doing it.

Instead of saying, "I'm worried," replace those negative, useless words with "I trust God." When you say you trust God, His power is released to work in your life. Study God's Word, remember His faithfulness to you in past situations, and be determined to stop wasting your time worrying.

Prayer Starter: Father, I trust you to help me not waste time worrying over things only You can fix! In Jesus’ name, amen.

-Author Unknown

A Privileged Position

 As you read this little devotional, remember you are a friend of the most High God and He loves you.

God Bless.

A Privileged Position

"You are my friends if you do what I command."
- John 15:14, NIV

What could be a greater privilege than to have Jesus call us His friend? If I told you that the Queen of England was my friend, you would probably snicker. And rightly so. But if the Queen stated that, “Anne Lotz is my friend,” it would be impressive. It would indicate a relationship based on personal knowledge that she publicly affirmed.

Jesus did more than say you and I could call Him our friend. He promises He will call us His friends! Now that’s impressive! That’s a privileged position!

From Pursuing MORE Of Jesus

Quote Of The Day - Trust In Him

Love this. Love Joyce's wisdom. Love to share the wealth.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Trust in Him Trust the Word of God more than you trust the lies of the devil, and keep making progress!” 

-Joyce Meyer, Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions

I Have Found

These are word's to live by written below. Be encouraged, great in the mode of thankfulness, and allow God to bless every area of your life.

I have found that the more thankful I am, the more peaceful I am. Gratitude helps me focus on what I have instead of what I don't have, allowing me to stay focused on my blessings instead of worrying.

-Author Unknown

It May Feel

Just know, you are always on His mind, and He loves you more than you know, and He will never let you down.

God Bless.

It may feel as though God is not aware of the pain we are experiencing, but He is ever mindful of us. God cares about everything we are going through and He is not far from us. He is closer than we know! Jesus actually came to us and showed us how to think; we have the ability to think like He does. At potentially the most painful moment of Jesus’ life, his thoughts were on looking after others. Jesus made sure that his own mother was looked after and He made sure John was cared for. Jesus continued to look after others even as he was crucified on the cross. He chose to see the individual in the midst of his own pain. He has great concern for us today. He sees us and He all cares. Paul wrote most of his letters and encouragements from a prison cell. He is teaching us and showing us how to think right, even when things around us are not right. Getting our mind right leads to a right heart, then a right posture, and ultimately a right stance toward God.  

Questions:

1. What is your mindset toward God right now? 

2. What is your mindset toward others?  

Quote Of The Day - I Am Not Going To Let

This wisdom must be mediated on and be so deep within our souls leaving no doubt to ourselves and others that we know our worth and value to not only this earth but to the one who created us.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“I am not going to let negative people control my mood. They have problems and they are not going to give their problems to me.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions

Keep It Real

Wow, I found this little devotional powerful as well as thought provoking. 

People now a day's can be so fake and all God is looking for is someone to be real with Him and to live a life in truth.

Just imagine if we all started to keep things real, maybe it would become the new normal in which everyone could live with.

God Bless.

Keep it real.

God isn’t going to get mad at you for being honest, so be authentic when you pray. Remember, nothing can separate you from God’s love. So if you’re not sure what to say, tell God that. If you’re frustrated about a situation, say so. He wants you to approach Him with confidence and boldness.

Talk to God about a concern you have right now. Try saying:

I’m struggling with…

I need help with…

I don’t understand why…

I’m

sure what to pray for? Talking to God doesn’t always feel easy, but if we want to know God more, then we need to know how to talk humbly and honestly with Him. Here are three things that may encourage you as you draw near to God through prayer. Pick one or two points that stand out to you, and use them to create a Prayer in YouVersion. 1. Keep it simple. God isn’t concerned about how eloquent your words sound—He just wants to spend time with you. Some of the best conversations with God happen when you simply share what’s on your mind and then give Him the space to respond. Try asking: God, what should I do about … ? God, what do You think about … ? God, would You … ? God, why did this … ? Keep it real. God isn’t going to get mad at you for being honest, so be authentic when you pray. Remember, nothing can separate you from God’s love. So if you’re not sure what to say, tell God that. If you’re frustrated about a situation, say so. He wants you to approach Him with confidence and boldness. Talk to God about a concern you have right now. Try saying: I’m struggling with… I need help with… I don’t understand why… I’m frustrated because… Keep showing up. Praying might feel awkward at first, but the more you do it, the easier it becomes. This week, continue to make prayer a habit by having at least a 5 minute conversation with God every day. Here are some conversation starters: I’m hoping for… I’m thankful for… I’m excited because… Today, I noticed… -Author Unknown

Hope And Future

Amen. Now to live by the word's. Remember, we are worth the future God has for us.

God Bless.

Hope and a Future

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD . “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (NLT) -Jeremiah 29:11

Declare these words over your life! Don’t let hopelessness, despair, or negativity steal your confidence in God’s ability to protect you and give you a bright and beautiful future. God has good plans for you and a hope-filled future.

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Confess, Proclaim, Degree

Thought provoking yet rather a simple concept to understand.

My you find something for you to grasp ahold of to help strengthen your faith.

God Bless.

Confess, Proclaim, Decree 

What exactly does it mean to “decree” and how is it different from other declarative prayers such as confessions or proclamations?

When you confess, you are admitting or testifying. In the New Testament, the word confess means to acknowledge or state a personal belief, to testify about what you believe. Believers confess their sins to God and sometimes to each other. New believers confess their faith before witnesses prior to being baptized in water. When people are called to confess in court on a witness stand; they testify to the truth under oath. Confession is powerful, but they are not the same as decrees.

To proclaim means to announce something officially or publicly, like a herald. While confession is often personal or even private, proclamation is public and much bolder. Proclamations are stronger and more official than confessions in their delivery.

A decree is different from either a confession and a proclamation in that it is brought forth through governmental initiation, an official order issued by a legal authority. This means that decrees carry much more authority than confessions or proclamations, especially when they are made in the name of the King of kings. There is no authority greater than that of Christ Jesus, and when you speak His Word, it carries incomparable weight and power. It will not be revoked!

The Bible is a book of God’s written decrees that we can, in turn, decree with authority. Decrees made in the name of Jesus are always based on the truth found in God’s written Word and are spoken with the bold, official, governmental, Kingdom authority that has been granted believers through Christ.

We must handle our words carefully, lest they not only bring blessings but sometimes curses, as we see throughout the Old Testament. We tend to speak out of whatever we are most governed by, whether that is instability and fear or the peace and confidence of God. We must choose the way of life daily so that we can decree God’s Word effectively.

Decree Godly Character:

I choose to walk worthy of the Lord in every respect, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. I am God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good deeds which God prepared beforehand that I should walk in them.

-Author Unknown

Suggest

Leaving it right here...

God Bless.

I’m going to suggest to you that at least three times a day you say out loud, “God loves me.” Every time you hear something, it helps renew your mind!

Joyce Meyer Ministries

The Flock

Who said a pastor is the only one who can care for his flock?

This little devotional puts things in a whole different light or at least it did for me. May you find something to help you in your every day life that encourages you to become everything you need to, after all, there is a flock waiting for you to lead and guide them to a much more power Shepard than they could imagine.

God Bless.

The Flock

Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly--not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. (NLT) -1 Peter 5:2

You have a flock that God has placed into your care, even if you don't realize it.  Friends, children, parents, or neighbors are under our care.  We often push ourselves to care for them out of obligation, but this makes it difficult if our heart is not willing to serve.  Tap into your desire to serve God when relationships are strained among the flock.  Have you identified your flock that you care for?

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It May Feel

Who has never ever questioned God about what they are going through and why it has to be like the way it is? If you said you've never, well, I don't believe you. 

It's not wrong to question. When it becomes wrong is we don't seek a heart change and stay where we at with bitterness in our hearts. So, may this little devotional help us push on through.

God Bless.

It may feel as though God is not aware of the pain we are experiencing, but He is ever mindful of us. God cares about everything we are going through and He is not far from us. He is closer than we know! Jesus actually came to us and showed us how to think; we have the ability to think like He does. At potentially the most painful moment of Jesus’ life, his thoughts were on looking after others. Jesus made sure that his own mother was looked after and He made sure John was cared for. Jesus continued to look after others even as he was crucified on the cross. He chose to see the individual in the midst of his own pain. He has great concern for us today. He sees us and He cares. Paul wrote most of his letters and encouragements from a prison cell. He is teaching us and showing us how to think right, even when things around us are not right. Getting our mind right leads to a right heart, then a right posture, and ultimately a right stance toward God.  

Questions:

1. What is your mindset toward God right now? 

2. What is your mindset toward others?  

-Author Unknown

God's Word, Firm Foundation

This little devotional deserves some meditation and study. May you find something from this to strengthen your foundation in not only in God's word but also in who God is and how much He loves you.

God Bless.

 God’s Word, Firm Foundation

God’s Word, the Bible, gives believers the most reliable foundation for prayer. When you declare prayers of a decree that come from the written Word of God, those prayers go forth to carry out the purpose for which the Word was sent.

Regardless of how bad the circumstances may appear, God’s Word will produce a shift when decreed and declared in faith. Decreeing the Word releases life and power.

The Gulf War was the first televised war in history. People could see computer-directed missiles being sent successfully to destroy their targets, which were hit with precision. Imagine the Word being sent like a “smart bomb” to target an area of concern that is in need of breakthrough and release. That is what happens when you decree something as directed by the Word of God. Your prayer hits its target perfectly.

God’s Word is not only designed to blast enemies; it is also creative. Just think of the beginning of Genesis, where we read about the life-giving, creative Spirit of God speaking everything into being. The same light is in His Word, and as you proclaim His Word, you are releasing God’s Spirit to create. When you decree, you are not just communicating some concepts or action points through the words you speak; you are decreeing the infusion of divine life into the situations you are targeting. Decrees are so powerful!

The elderly patriarch Abraham did not have any children when God first called him. Yet God spoke to him, changing his name from Abram to Abraham, which means “father of a multitude.” God was decreeing that Abraham was the father of a multitude when he had not yet produced even one child. He was decreeing it into being, in the same way, He called light into being in Genesis. In addition, every time Abraham spoke his own name, he was making a decree, calling himself a father of a multitude. And it came to pass.

When you decree, you call things that are not as though they are.

Decree Spiritual Strength:

When I am weary, the Lord gives me strength, and when I lack vigor, He rejuvenates me. By waiting on the Lord, I renew my strength. I can then soar like an eagle and keep moving forward powerfully, without stopping. He sustains me always.

Author Unknown

You're Not Going Backward, You're Going Forward

Just because these devotional's are from a woman's devotional, the word's written below are what is important and they can be meant for anyone who need's it.

Be encouraged but more importantly, 

God Bless.

Your Not Going Backward; You're Going Forward

“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God.” Hebrews 6:1

It’s a new season, my sister, and it’s a new day! God is putting the wind back in your sails. He is showing you that nothing can stop you, and no one can hinder you when God is on your side. Those old fears will not work this time. You’re in a new place in God, and it’s time to receive His grace to continue your progress in Him. If you made it this far, you could go on! Go further than your mother did! Go further than your grandmother did! Go further, my sister! You have everything you need to fulfill God’s divine purpose for your life. It’s all in you! Instead of running from problems, watch God help you face them head on. Instead of caving into pressure, watch God help you stand on His truth. Anything that held you back before will not work this time. You’re not going backward; you’re going forward!

Declare this from your heart today: “God is with me and He is for me! I am not looking back. I am moving forward in Jesus! It’s a new season for me, and it’s a new day. God’s face is shining on me, and His grace is with me. I am a woman with a vision, I am a woman on a mission, and I am a woman with a purpose. God is building me into a kingdom woman, and I am totally surrendered to Him. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Daughter Of The King

A Word From The Lord

When things are going wrong or your struggling to find purpose for your day, read the word's written below and find encouragement.

God Bless

A Word From The Lord

“When your faith is gone, I will strengthen you. When you’ve lost all hope, I will strengthen you. When you are barely hanging on, I will strengthen you. Yes, I will strengthen you according to My Word and My promises. I will minister strength to your mind, to your heart, to your emotions, and will strengthen you in your inner man. I will take your weakness. I will take your hopelessness. I will take your heaviness, and I will give you My strength. My word will be food for your soul. Let My Word be bread for you that helps you to stand. Let My word give you the strength you need to fight the good fight of faith. In My presence is the fullness of joy and My joy is your strength. You can rest in Me. You can recline in Me. I will never, never, not once, fail you. Let Me strengthen You and give you what you need for your journey. Alone you can do nothing. But in Me, nothing is impossible. I will strengthen you as I strengthened David. I will not let you down. Eat of My living bread, and let it sustain you. I will sustain you, says the Lord, you have no need to worry. I am your strength. Breathe in My words and they will give you life. You have no need to be discouraged. I am your strength. Breathe in My words and they will give you life. I am your strength.”

(Scripture References: Psalms 31:24; Psalms 119:28; Isaiah 55:1-11; 1 Peter 5:10; 1 Timothy 6:12; Psalms 16:11; Nehemiah 8:10; Proverbs 18:10)

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You Don't Have To Stay There

Even though this little devotional was written for women in mind, I think this devotional could be for anyone who is in the trenches and need's encouragement to keep going. 

May you encouraged to keep fighting.

God Bless.

You Don't Have To Stay There

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.” Philippians 3:13

My sister, everyone gets hurt, but we don’t have to stay hurt. Everyone gets mad and frustrated, but we don’t have to stay mad and frustrated. Everyone gets sad and depressed sometimes, but we don’t have to stay sad and depressed. Everyone gets tired and weary, but we don’t have to stay tired and weary. Because Jesus understands every single thing we go through and feel, He’s able to meet us right where we are. Because He is a resurrected Savior, He can help lift us up by His power so we don’t stay where we are. My sister, all of the feelings and emotions you are experiencing right now are a natural part of life, but you don’t have to stay there. The Lord will pull you out of your feelings and He will heal your emotions. He will help you to stand and will help you continue to move forward and persevere by faith.

Prayer: Father, I thank you for ministering to my heart and mind. Thank you for meeting me right where I am and for helping me not stay where I am. I receive your help and I receive your strength to get up and move from this place. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(Read Philippians 3:12-14)

Daughter Of The King

Quote Of The Day - We Are Partners

This... enough said..

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“We are partners with God. Our part is to trust Him, to know His Word and believe it,” 

-Joyce Meyer, Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions

I Don't Know

Love this. Encouraged me and no truer word's written below. And I wanted to share the wealth. Better day's are ahead. We can't let fear win.

God Bless.

I don’t know who needs to hear this today but I feel it in my heart that I have to say it. 

You have to stop living in fear. 

Fear, is an evil spirit. 

Anything you do out of fear will aid in evil. 

Above all else, trust your gut. 

You will land on your two feet. 

We are in a spiritual battle right now. Do not allow those who are so blatantly and obviously corrupted to force you to do anything against your will.

-Candence Owens

Speak The Truth

If your looking for a conscience wake-up call, well this little devotional will help put you on that path.

May you find freedom from the word's below.

God Bless.

Speak The Truth

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:33-37

“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” - Matthew 5:37

Oath-making isn’t common in many cultures today.

But have you ever taken a “sick day” from work when you were not sick? Have you ever told your friend that you forgot to do something you said you would do, although you really just didn’t feel like doing it? Have you ever told a coworker that you have finished a project—and then you hurry to finish it quickly, hoping they won’t notice?

We bend and stretch the truth all the time. Pastor Tim Mackie of the Bible Project calls this “airbrushing” the truth. Just as a photo studio might airbrush a person’s photo to remove blemishes or wrinkles, so we tend to “airbrush” the boring, inconvenient, or incriminating parts of our lives in order to make ourselves look better.

We do this out of our insecurity. We don’t trust that we will be liked and accepted the way we are—with all of our faults, inconsistencies, and boring ­stories.

But Jesus is clear in this passage. Our yes should be yes. And our no should be no. As God’s distinct people in the world—as salt and light—we know that our words are part of our witness.

Jesus is calling us to be people of integrity, knowing that we are secure in God’s love for us as his children.

Prayer:

Father, forgive me when I fail to honor my word, or when I stretch the truth to try to appear better than I am. Help me to rest in your love and to speak the truth in every situation. Amen.

A.J. Gretz

Quote Of The Day - Worry Does No Good

Are you ready for some real life wisdom that can not only apply for what's going on in the world today but for the future. 

May you be encouraged. 

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Worry does no good and can impact your life in negative ways. I’m sure you have noticed how absolutely powerless you feel when you worry or you’re anxious and troubled, because worry is indeed completely useless. It is a waste of time and energy because it never changes your circumstances.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions

Don't Give Up

These word's below are important.  Someone does care about you and is rooting for you to succeed and keep walking forward and it's none other than the Creator and the King of King's, Himself.

Be encouraged but most of all, don't give up.

God Bless. 

Don’t Give Up

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. (NLT) -1 Corinthians 13:7 

Have you ever had a day where the only three words that kept you going where, DON’T GIVE UP? Sometimes love means choosing to keep at it, even when you feel at the end of your tank.  Ask God to give you the strength to love others with His enduring love. May He give you the strength to push past conflict.  Love is a choice.  Choose to not give up today.  

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Quote Of The Day - God Is For You

Amen. This can't be said enough. 

God Bless. 

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“God is for you and has a great plan for your life.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Get Your Hopes Up!: Expect Something Good to Happen to You Every Day

The Power Of Being Positive

Some wisdom written below. Be encouraged, let this little devotional sink deep down in your heart but most of all,

God Bless.

The Power of Being Positive

Adapted from the resource Closer to God Each Day - by Joyce Meyer

Many years ago, I was an extremely negative person. My whole philosophy was this: “If you don’t expect anything good to happen, then you won’t be disappointed when it doesn’t.” So many devastating things had happened to me over the years, I was afraid to believe anything good might happen to me. Since my thoughts were all negative, so was my mouth; therefore, so was my life.

Perhaps you’re like I was. You’re avoiding hope to protect yourself from being hurt. This type of behavior sets up a negative lifestyle. Everything becomes negative because your thoughts are negative.

When I really began to study the Word and to trust God to restore me, one of the first things I realized was that the negativism had to go. And the longer I serve God, the more I realize the tremendous power in being positive in my thoughts and words.

Our actions are a direct result of our thoughts. A negative mind will result in a negative life. But if we renew our mind according to God’s Word, we will, as Romans 12:2 promises, prove in our experience the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Prayer Starter: Lord Jesus, I want to be a more positive person. Help me renew my mind and to line up my thoughts with your thoughts! In Your name I pray, amen.

Quote Of The Day - Your Presence

Amen. Be Encouraged but most of all, 

God Bless. 

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Your presence is a present to the world. You are unique and one of a kind. Do not ever forget, for even a day… how very special you are!” 

-Joyce Meyer, Living Beyond Your Feelings: Controlling Emotions So They Don’t Control You

This little devotional is so good! Be encouraged and get into the word as if your life depends on if because it truly does.

God Bless.

 BY CHRISTIAN CHANNEL

His Word

Today : His Word

TODAY’S VERSE
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
How important is it for you and I to spend time with God in His word? It is imperative! It is a must. If we are going to live the kind of life God wants us to, then we must spend time listening to what God has to say about it. Everything we do is based on the various beliefs, perceptions, and assumptions we have. Many of these were shaped in childhood. Others are the result of the knowledge and experience we pick up as adults. If we are going to shape our thinking and behavior so that it aligns with His will for us, we must let His word penetrate deep into our heart and make all the necessary changes it needs to. The author of Hebrews compares the word of God to a sharp, double edged sword. Just like a sword can cut deep into our flesh and bone, so God’s word cuts to the thoughts and attitudes that we hide deep in our heart. God then can use His word to judge and correct those core beliefs that guide the way we live. Habits, addictions, compulsive behavior, negative emotions can all change, if we let His living and active word work in our heart.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, please use Your word to mold me, change me and make me more like You. Cut to my inner thoughts and beliefs. Judge them, correct them and align them with Yours. In Jesus Name.
AMEN

TODAY’S AFFIRMATION & MEDITATION
God’s Word Changes Me
Meditate on today’s verse. Visualize God’s word as living and active changing your thoughts and emotions. Sense God sharing with you, moving in your heart. See His joy as He imparts His word to you penetrating deep into your soul and changing your attitudes.

Quote Of The Day - Spending Time With God

No truer words than what is written below. Now go have a little talk with Jesus.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Spending time with God is the key to our strength and success in all areas of life. Be sure that you never try to work God into your schedule, but always work your schedule around Him.” 

– Joyce Meyer

Jesus Said He Was God

Jesus is God. Enough said.

God Bless.

Jesus Said He Was God

The more we study the words of our Lord Jesus Christ when He lived on earth among us, the more certain we are about who He is. Some critics have scoffed, “Jesus did not claim to be God. He only said He was the Son of Man.” It is true that Jesus used the term “Son of Man” frequently. But He testified boldly, even among those who were His sworn enemies, that He was God. He said with great forcefulness that He had come from the Father in heaven and that He was equal with the Father. Bible-believing Christians stand together on this. They may differ about the mode of baptism, church policy, or the return of the Lord, but they agree on the deity of the eternal Son. Jesus Christ is of one substance with the Father—begotten, not created (Nicene Creed). In our defense of this truth, we must be very careful and old-belligerent, if need be! Christ is the brightness of God’s glory and the express image of God’s Person!

Verse

But unto the Son he saith, “Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever.” Hebrews 1:8

-Author Unknown

Quote Of The Day - The Absence Of Pain

OOOH, this is such a powerful thought and it rings Of truth.  So be encouraged and keep on slaying those things that bring you down.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“The absence of pain means death, so when something no longer bothers you, you’ve died to that thing.” 

– Joyce Meyer

And When You Stand Praying

In the end, it truly is a heart matter. 

God Bless.

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.

When we approach the throne of grace to seek God for anything and everything in our lives, we must always be surveying our hearts and the impact of our relationships with others.  Withholding forgiveness from others destroys our hearts and robs God of placing His goodness on display in His children.  A heart that is actively harboring resentment or grudges and preventing forgiveness is also robbing itself of forgiveness from God.  Trust God to be Just.  Forgive others and let God be God.

Verse/Commentary courtesy of 'Verse-A-Day' android app.
http://www.verse-a-day.com/Apps

We All Have The Fruit Of The Spirit

Some food for thought. Stay encouraged. 

God Bless.

We all have the fruit of the Spirit in us, but it comes in seed form. We have to exercise that fruit in order for it to become larger and larger!

Joyce Meyer Ministries

He Fills My Life With Good Thing's

Read and meditate, then walk on in the knowledge God sees and knows all and won't let you fall.

God Bless.

“He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!” Psalms 103:5, NLT

“For every tear you’ve cried, I am giving you double the joy. For every time you’ve felt you couldn’t go on, I am giving you double the strength. For every time you’ve called out to Me to help you, I am giving you double the power and force. I am filling your life with good things that can only come from a good Father. For all of your shame, My daughter, you will receive double. For all of the time lost, double restoration is coming to you right now. My favor is upon your life. You will look around and see My love for you and your youth will be made new. You will laugh again with laughter that only comes from experiencing Me and My goodness. Don’t you see? I have only good things in store for you. My thoughts towards you are of peace, not of evil. I am giving you double for all of your trouble. For all of the trouble in your life, for all of the trouble in your mind, in your heart and soul, you will receive double!”

(Scripture references: Isaiah 61:7; Jeremiah 29:11-13; Psalm 126)

-Author Unknown

Quote Of The Day - Today Is A Brand New Day

Encouragement overload.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Today is a brand new beginning for me!” 

– Joyce Meyer

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Fear Not

We can't let fear win. Stand strong and let God be God.

God Bless.

Fear Not

Today : Fear Not

TODAY’S VERSE
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;” Isaiah 43:1-2 (NIV)

TODAY’S THOUGHT
It is easy to get overwhelmed with life’s struggles. We begin to worry and lose our focus. We become overwhelmed and reach out in inappropriate ways to relieve the stress we have built up in our mind. Anxiety and worry is like that. Even though the majority of what we worry about will never happen, we obsess on the negative and soon are out of control with fear. But God has a better way. Isaiah tells us to “fear not” because God has redeemed us and summoned us by name. We do not need to fear because God offers us a deep personal relationship with Him. He promises us that when we “pass through the waters,” He will be with us. Likewise, God told Joshua, “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So today when we start to worry, when we start to feel things are out of control, remember that God has not left you. He has not forsaken you. When you feel the pressures of the day build up stress and you are tempted to give up, remember He knows you by name, you are His. He has promised that when you go through difficulties, He will be with you.

TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, help me not to fear. Help me not to worry. Instead, help me to remember that You will never leave me or forsake me. Thank You that You know me by name and that no matter what I go through today, You will be with me.
AMEN

TODAY’S VISUALIZATION & MEDITATION
I trust God with all my fears
Picture yourself in a turbulent storm. It is dark, windy, lightening strikes and fear starts to grip your heart. It is ominous, but then you see Jesus. He is walking toward you and says, “Fear not.” Even though it still storming, you sense a peace come over you. God’s word is powerful, His presence is real, His love secure. Take a deep breath and as you sense His presence, give Him all your fears.

-Author Unknown

The First Thing

Can I get an amen?!

God Bless. 

The first thing that we should do any time we have a problem or an enemy coming against us is to seek God!

-Joyce Meyer Ministries 

Quote Of The Day - Our Words Are Seeds

Amen.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Our Words Are Seeds” 

-Joyce Meyer, Power Thoughts Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations for Winning the Battle of the Mind

Worry Is No Good

Isn't this about the truth. There is a lot to be worried about these day's and I need all the encouragement I can get. 

God Bless.

Worry Is No Good

Adapted from the resource Power Thoughts Devo - by Joyce Meyer

Worrying does us absolutely no good. It doesn't change anything, and we waste time by being upset over things we can't do anything about. The Bible says we can't even add one inch to our height by worrying. Yet we often worry, worry, worry, which gets us nowhere. 

Every time we get upset, it takes a lot of emotional energy, tires us out, can harm our health, steals our joy, and still doesn't change one thing. We need to stop trying to fix things only God can fix. 

Jesus essentially tells us to calm down (see John 14:27) and cheer up (see John 16:33). I believe these two things combined serve as a one-two knockout punch to the devil. When you realize you can't fix everything, you calm down; and when you know God can, you cheer up! 

Refuse to worry; worrying doesn't change a thing.

Prayer Starter: Lord, please help me to give everything to You that I’m worried about! In Jesus’ name, amen.

Prayer For Difficult Times

Amen,  Be encouraged for He is with you, and most of all,

God Bless.

Prayer for Difficult Times

"God, I need your help. I’m really struggling with [say what’s on your heart] and I know I can’t figure out a solution on my own. I pray that You will show me what to do. I’m listening, Lord. Help me to be receptive to Your answer and to trust that You have all my best interests at heart. Lord, help me to be a blessing even in my time of need, so that I can bring You honor. And help me remember that I’m not alone. You’ve got me in the palm of Your hand and that’s the best place to be. In Jesus' name, Amen."

-Author Unknown

Lack Of Spiritual Passion

This is a little interesting devotional to make you stop and think about what is happening on your life. May you find encouragement written in the word's below.

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Attack Symptom 1 - Lack of Spiritual Passion

There are two easily identifiable signs to watch for that signal a spiritual attack is under way.

Waning tenacity: This is signaled by a decreasing level of tenacity for the things of God. When Satan's minions are coming against you, your prayer life will seem to be stalled. It feels as though it is almost impossible to touch God in the same way you so easily did in a previous season. This is one of the enemy's tactics.

Dulled purpose and passion: A highlight of our spiritual lives is discovering a sense of purpose. An inward passion ignites as destiny is unfolded and vision released. But under the dark cloud of a spiritual attack the senses grow dull, and the passion turns into apathy. If you remain in this condition, it is possible you will head down a road of deception and away from the call that is on your life.

You must lift up your voice and command the enemy to take his hands off you! You break the attack with your words. Words are keys that open and close spiritual doors. You use words of strength to tell Satan, “No!” A general does not ask the troops to advance. He commands them. In the same way you command the attack to be broken in the name of Jesus.

-Author Unknown

Quote Of The Day - God Is Faithful

Add another reminder and keep the faith.

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Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Power Thought: God is faithful; my hope in Him is unwavering.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Power Thoughts Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations for Winning the Battle of the Mind

Pray About Everything

Couldn't agree more.

God Bless.

Pray about everything. Let prayer be like breathing. Open that door to give God an opportunity to work in your life!

-Author Unknown

Prayer For Confidence

Leaving it right here.

Prayer for Confidence

"God, I want to be more confident. I’ve been struggling with self-doubt and ask You to forgive me for not focusing on You. I pray that whenever fear-based feelings rise up within me, You would help me reject them through the power of Your Word. I am capable of all things in Christ. And I choose today to believe I can do all You’re calling me to do, including [say what’s on your mind]. Lord, thank You for loving me unconditionally, and for guiding me to pursue Your amazing plans for me. I am powerful when I put my trust in You. In Jesus' name, Amen."

-Author Unknown

Don't Call Everything Spiritual Warfare

Thought provoking word's below. Stay encouraged but most of all,

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DON'T CALL EVERYTHING SPIRITUAL WARFARE
 

We will all face hardship in this life. Even as believers, we will face hardships—sometimes even because of our faith! Jesus promised this, and the Church has always experienced this reality.

Not every hardship in life is spiritual warfare. As they say, "don't look for a demon under every rock." Hardship is often just a normal reality of life. Sometimes we bring hardship on ourself through our own sin or failure. Sometimes God may be disciplining or testing us. 

These being said, we should also recognize that sometimes there's a spiritual reality behind what we are facing.

 How do you recognize spiritual warfare? Here is what it often looks like:

• Spiritual warfare most often happens right before or after God uses us for powerful ministry impact, or right before or after God moves in our own spiritual lives in a significant way.

• Spiritual warfare often comes in an attempt to steal our happiness in God and His work in our lives. 

Don’t call everything spiritual warfare, but recognize that sometimes there might be a spiritual battle behind what you are going through.

-Author Unknown

Words That Do Not Give

This indeed is the truth written below. No matter what, you can always find a way of speaking life into someone even if your going through the shadow of death.

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Words that do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness.

– Mother Teresa

Quote Of The Day - Expect Good Thing's To Happen.

Amen! It truly is a mindset and the mind indeed is the battleground.. Armor up and get back in there.

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Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Power Thought: I expect good things to happen in my life today.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Power Thoughts Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations for Winning the Battle of the Mind

Never Speak

There is no truer words than this. Set a reminder and guard our mouths.

Amen and God Bless.

Do You Know The Holy Spirit

Love this...and besides, there isn't a better time than in these day's to get to know the Holy Spirit. We need Him and we need Him to move.

It's now or never for a more meaningful relationship with the Holy Spirit.

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Do You Know the Holy Spirit Who Breathes New Life and Gives Great Power?

The Holy Spirit will breathe life and power into each person who will surrender and listen to Him. He is a powerful life-giving Spirit who will guide you into all truth as you listen and obey His promptings. He will speak to your heart in a way that will give you a deep understanding of the Word of God. His life-giving power helps you apply the Word to your life. As you activate His power, you will see a remarkable difference in the way you see people and problems. He gives you inner joy and peace that will set your heart on fire with freedom and hope like never before. Are you ready to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Look up, listen to His voice, believe, obey, and receive all that is yours in Christ Jesus!

“THE HOLY SPIRIT FELL ON ALL WHO HEARD THE WORD.”

ACTS 10:44

Dear Lord,

I believe that You, Lord, have empowered me with life and freedom as I live in the heartbeat of the Holy Spirit. I have heard the Word and I have believed. As I listened and surrendered to You, Your power came to life in me. I have not been the same since Your life-saving  power came alive  in me! My old self died and my new self was born in You the day I felt Your touch in me.! You are my friend who always guides, comforts, protects, cares, and teaches me the truth in love. Thank You for breathing new life into me and reviving my heart and soul!

In Jesus' name,

Amen

-Author Unknown

Quote Of The Day - Every Time You Smile

This...a real truth bomb from mother Teresa.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day – Mother Teresa

every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing

– Mother Teresa, The Joy in Loving

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Do You Want To Be Healed

This little devotional right here...

We can be healed. We must rise up and take the Masters hand.

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Do You Want to Be Healed?

Jesus Christ will heal you. He wants to make you whole. Ask Him for healing and believe that He will heal you. Take his hand and let Him strengthen you. He has put His Spirit within you as you have believed. He will heal your body, mind, and soul completely as you let go and let Him work in you. Wait on Him and see His power work mightily in you for His glory! Are you praying for healing? Have you reached out to Jesus and waited patiently for His healing? He wants you to trust Him. He knows what you are going through and what you need. Believe in the healing power of Jesus Christ and rise and walk victoriously!

“JESUS CHRIST HEALS YOU; RISE AND MAKE YOUR BED.”

ACTS 9:34

Dear Lord,

I believe that you heal and I will keep praying for Your healing for myself and many others on my heart. I know that you will heal in Your will and Your timing for Your glory! I  have seen miracles as You have healed so many people, Lord and I thank You for each answered prayer! We need more healing, Lord. You have touched the hearts of the heartbroken with Your healing hands. You have given new life to those who were dead in spirit. You have brought hope to our nation as we have prayed together now more than ever for healing and unity. I know You will heal us and our nation as we pray, repent, pray more, turn our hearts towards You, and pray again and again. We will keep faithfully praying for healing in the name of Jesus Christ! We will rise up together, healed and whole, through the power of Jesus Christ!

In Jesus' name,

Amen

-Author Unknown

The Sovereign Lord

Let's not sugar coat it...we need to cry out to the Lord more. We need to seek His face. We need to know He won't leave or forsake us. We need the Sovereign Lord in our lives more than ever.

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Habakkuk 3:19

The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.

If you need strength today, cry out to God.  There is no other source that has what you need.  As you pray and seek God for strength, he may provide it through another person in your life, or you may hear a still small voice as you pray.  God is not limited by the boundaries of how we communicate – He will speak to you in some way, reinforce and strengthen your faith.  He is truly our strong tower and our refuge.  When you are hit hard, fall into the love of Christ that is always there to catch you and raise you up to persevere and live in victory through everything!

Verse/Commentary courtesy of 'Verse-A-Day' android app.

http://www.verse-a-day.com/Apps

Slow Is Good

Wisdom, pure and simple below. Soak it up but more importantly,

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Slow Is Good

Adapted from the resource Power Thoughts Devo - by Joyce Meyer

God is telling us to listen more than we talk. Think about it: If God wanted us to be quick to speak and slow to listen, He would have created us with two mouths and only one ear.

God is also telling us not to easily get offended or angry. If you have a quick temper, start listening more and talking less. Slow is good. Read everything you can get your hands on about managing anger. Repeat over and over in your mind: I am quick to listen and slow to speak, slow to anger, and quick to forgive. Trust God to help you manage the feelings of anger. It is vitally necessary for you to be able to control this emotion if you want to enjoy the life God has in mind for you.

Prayer Starter: Father, please help me to be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow in anger and quick to forgive. In Jesus’ name, amen.