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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.”

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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)

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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.

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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