He Will Never Fail To Show You What To Do

There is some great truth bombs written below in this little devotional.

May you find encouragement as you meditate on the word's written below.

God Bless.

“If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believing, without a second thought…” James 1:5-6, Message Bible.

There have been times in my life when I just didn’t know what God’s will was for me. I didn’t know what decision to make, or where to turn.

But God. If He can tell Noah how to build an ark, if He can give David wisdom on how to defeat his enemies, if He can tell Joshua how to bring down the mighty walls of Jericho, if Jesus can reveal to Peter that there was money in the mouth of a fish, an impartial God, and a good God will show you what to do also.

Sometimes it’s wise to step away from your environment to a quiet place to hear Him. No matter the pressure, the complexity of your situation, or your decision, there will never be a time that your Father will fail to show you what to do.

Prayer: Father God, I thank you that you are good and you’ve never failed me. Help me not to worry but believe on you. Make the answer I need very clear to me. You showed many in your word what to do, you will do the same for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

(Read James 1:5-8; Colossians 3:15)

By Bernard Trippett

The Blind And The Lame

My hope is you will be encouraged today from the word's written below.

God Bless.

"The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them." Matthew 21:14

Our God is full of compassion! Jesus wants to make you whole. The fullness of His favor in your life will heal you—your body, your mind, your emotions, every part of you!

Approach Him today with your need. Be bold in your request because of the blood of Jesus that marks your faith. Ask Him to touch you with His favor and with His healing power. Believe that He can and will answer your prayer, and receive it in faith.

-Author Unknown 

I Will Praise You

Some food for thought in this little devotional and I wanted to pass it along so that encouragement can be found.

God Bless.

Psalm 119:7-8

I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws. I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.

As can be seen when Jesus places his disciples in a boat, only to have them run into a storm on the sea: there are times when God is behind the obstacles of our lives.  This is just one way He uses to make His word come alive to us, because it comes to our aid via the Holy Spirit's leading and prompting as we need it.  God first loved us through His Son Jesus, and we should seek to respond with obedience through Christ.  He is faithful and will not give up on us!

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You Have Been Anointed

This little devotional has inspired me to keep fighting the fight. 

May you find some encouragement from the word's written below.

God Bless.

You have been anointed by the Holy Spirit. God offers this anointing to all of us. When you pray, preach, prophesy, or live out your faith, you are empowered by the Holy Spirit’s presence. Lean into him. You grow weary, but the Spirit never does. Your understanding is limited, but the Spirit has unsearchable wisdom. And because he is in you, you have power that you would never have had without him.

The Spirit will give you whatever you need to do the holy work he has called you to do. Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians is God’s will for you: “I ask the Father in his great glory to give you the power to be strong inwardly through his Spirit” (Ephesians 3:16 NCV). God poured his Spirit upon you! Receive him. Believe him. And trust in the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

-Author Unknown 

Fill The Earth With Your Songs Of Gratitude

Enough said.

God Bless.

"Fill the earth with your songs of gratitude" 

Charles Spurgeon

Quote Of The Day - We Shall Never Know

Amen! There's nothing I can add to this...

God Bless.

Quote of the Day – Mother Teresa

We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.

– Mother Teresa

For This Reason

There is so much to be absorb in this little devotional.

My hope is you find encouragement in the word's written below.

God Bless.

Verse of the Day

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.  Colossians 1:9-11

Prayer

Dearest loving Abba Father, thank You for Your Word which lights my path and transforms my life. I choose today to turn my thoughts toward You. I choose today to meditate on Your Word and Your promises so that I can be empowered to live in the victory You have prepared for me. I come to You today releasing every part of my mind, will and emotions to You. Show me ways that I can demonstrate my faith in You. Help me to make wise decisions so I can walk in higher places with You. Thank you for casting my sins as far as the east is from the west. Help me to be an agent of reconciliation in the world

Abba Father, Lord, do not let me become spoiled and conceited. I want to share my life and to share the lives of others. Help me to know others better, and in so doing, know You better, too. I desire be to humble, gentle and patient with those that bother me. Help me focus on your love so I can make allowances for the faults of others. Help me Lord to make every effort to be united in the Spirit, binding myself with others with the bonds of peace. Give me and my family today a new attitude of cheerfulness. Help us to be cheerful to each other and also to those we meet today. Help me to manifest my cheerfulness to You by giving a portion of my time talents and treasures back to You.

Help us, Lord, to live truly in light of your glory today. May everything we do and everything we see today be transformed because of your radiant glory. Inspire me to be more open, more inclusive, and more hospitable. Where I have the opportunity and authority, may I reach out to invite others into my life, my community, and my work. May our churches welcome people from all sorts of background, not just in our slogans, but in our attitudes and actions. Through the grace of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.

Bible Promise of the Day

God has promised deliverance from fear.

I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4, NKJV

Prayer Quote of the day

I am as certain as I am standing here, that the secret of much mischief to our own souls, and to the souls of others, lies in the way that we stint, and starve, and scamp our prayers, by hurrying over them.

Author: Alexander Whyte

Ask And It Will Be Given

For all that is losing a little faith right now. 

Find encouragement in the word's written below.

God Bless.

"Ask and it will be given to you . . . If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" Matthew 7:7,11

Your Heavenly Father delights in giving you gifts! 

There is nothing you can do to make God love you more, and there is nothing you can do to cause God to love you less. You are his child and your Heavenly Father delights in giving you gifts! 

The enemy will lie and try to shame you into making you believe that you don’t deserve God’s goodness in your life. Yet while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. It is because of the blood of Jesus that we receive anything by grace—including God’s favor.

Ask for an increased portion of favor today! Believe and receive favor for your health, your relationships, your workplace, your neighborhood, your finances. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

-Author Unknown 

Need Him

This little devotional is so good! And offers such encouragement. He's all we need day or night!!!

God Bless.

Need Him

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. (NLT) -Matthew 5:3

It’s when we get to the end of ourselves and see our deep need for the Lord, we can then inherit God’s Kingdom. The end of us is the place that He meets us! Lay down your life before the Lord and he promises to lift you up and bring blessings into your life. 

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The Spirit Of God

Some food for thought...

Be encouraged.

God Bless.

The Spirit of God moves within us to lead us, and he does so with two tools: the verse and the voice. “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17 NIV). 

The primary communication tool of the Holy Spirit is the Bible. He speaks to us through Scripture. His will is found in his Word. Scripture has an answer for any issue you face. The Bible is not only inspirational but also extremely practical. Go first to the verse.

Go next to the voice. The voice might be your inner sense, the “knowing” that results from Scripture interacting with the Spirit. The voice might be wise counsel, a dream, or a vision. The Spirit still speaks. Ask him to guide you. Seek his will. And then listen. Wait for a response.

Texting God

Inspiring and some food for thought.

God Bless.

Texting God. 

An article in The Washington Post told about a 15-year-old girl who sent and received 6,473 cell phone text messages in a single month. She says about her constant communication with friends, “I would die without it.” And she is not alone. Researchers say that 90 percent of people worldwide text at least once per day, and more than 350 billion text messages are sent each month. 

To me, this ongoing digital conversation offers a remarkable illustration of what prayer could and should be like for every follower of Christ. Paul seemed to be constantly in an attitude of prayer for others: “We have not stopped praying for you” (Col. 1:9). “Be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere” (Ephesians 6:18). “Never stop praying” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). But how can we possibly do that? 

Frank Laubach, a missionary in the Philippines, described his habit of “shooting” prayers at people as he encountered them during the course of each day. In a sense, he was “texting” God on their behalf, staying in constant communication with the Father. 

Laubach believed that prayer is the mightiest force in the world, and said: “My part is to live in this hour in continuous inner conversation with God and in perfect responsiveness to His will.” Never stop praying. Perhaps what Paul urged us to do can be done. —David McCasland 

Prayer should become as natural as breathing.

Quote Of The Day - Let Circumstances

This is soooooo good!

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Let circumstances do what they will—and as far as you’re concerned, be determined to remain stable.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Power Thoughts: 12 Strategies to Win the Battle of the Mind

According To God's Plan

Something to chew on. Remember to stay in the fight 

God Bless.

According to God’s plan, life is a series of decisions. Do I move or stay? Hold on or let go? Tie the knot or not? Small decisions, large decisions. Decisions everywhere! We make our choices, and they make us. Consequently, decision-making saps energy and creates anxiety. What if I make the wrong choice?

So what can we do? Given the weightiness of choices, how can we make good ones? You will be encouraged by the promise of Scripture: we can be led by the Holy Spirit. “He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3 ESV). God, our Good Shepherd, doesn’t just feed us; he leads us. He does more than correct us; he directs us. He keeps us on the right track. He has commissioned the Holy Spirit to guide us down the winding roads of life.

-Author Unknown 

Don't Give Up

I want to encourage you to stay in the good fight of faith. 

My this little devotional be that encouragement you need.

God Bless.

Don't Give Up

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. (NLT) -Galatians 6:9

Some days are simply overwhelming and cause us to want to give up. God desires us to be persistent in our good work. Maybe you’re trying to mend a broken relationship with a family member and some days are very tough. Sometimes work can be hectic and unforgiving. And sometimes it’s a dream of yours to work on something that you’re passionate about and gifted in. There are peaks and valleys for all of these journeys, but remember to be strong, hopeful, and believe in your heavenly father.

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Power, Love, Peace, And Self-Discipline

I don't know about you, but I am always searching for encouragement to keep going in this good fight for faith.

May this little devotional be an encouragement to you as well. 

God Bless.

Power, Love and Self-Discipline

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (NLT) -2 Timothy 1:7

God has not given us a spirit of fear or timidity! When your mind feels out of control, God is able to renew your spirit and let his power, love, and self-discipline fill you up. Ask God to give you the power to look more like him everyday. 

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Quote Of The Day - You Need To Have

This is food for thought. And if I'm honest, it's soooo good.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“You need to have an “I am” and an “I can” attitude. Fill your thoughts and your words with these confessions daily, and then you will bring more joy into your life! I am a new creation in Christ (see 2 Corinthians 5:17). I can live in perfect peace (see Isaiah 26:3). I am slow to speak, quick to hear, and slow to anger (see James 1:19). I can do all things through Christ, Who strengthens me (see Philippians 4:13). I am more than a conqueror in Christ (see Romans 8:37). I can have the mind of Christ (see 1 Corinthians 2:16). I am dead to sin and alive to righteousness (see Romans 6:11). I can overcome evil with good (see Romans 12:21). Power Thought: All efforts to train my mind and my mouth to think and speak more like God work” 

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

God Wants You To Be Full Of Hope

Be encouraged my friend. And this little devotional is meant to do just that.

God Bless.

God wants you to be full of hope, not full of discouragement, despair, and depression. The Bible tells us in Romans 5:5 that those who put their hope in God will never be disappointed and they will never be put to shame.

-Author Unknown 

Prayer For Relationships

For me, one of the hardest things is dealing with relationships and keeping them in God's hands.

So when I came across this little devotional I became encouraged may you find this to be as well.

God Bless.

Prayer for Relationships: "God, relationships are so precious and I want mine to be full of life and love. I pray that You would be at the center of all my relationships. I know that the way I treat people is important. Show me what I can do to improve things on my end. Help me to be understanding and sincerely kind, and to have a good attitude toward every person I meet. Lord, I also pray that You would bring things to light that need to be talked about. I ask that You would provide great opportunities for communication. I know I can trust You to show me what to say and do. And I pray that no matter what happens, You'll be glorified in me. In Jesus' name, Amen."

-Author Unknown 

Gift Of Peace

My gift of encouragement offering to you in the word's written below.

God Bless.

Gift of Peace

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. (NLT) -John 14:27

This world is filled with turmoil. Trauma, loss, evil, and trials cover the headlines and touch all of our lives at one point or another. Peace is hard to find! It’s such a gift. God gives us his peace, in the midst of living in a tumultuous world. Thank you Jesus for your peace! 

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Quote Of The Day - Think Yourself Happy

Amen!

And God Bless!

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Think Yourself Happy” 

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

Expect Good Things To Happen

Love this....

God Bless.

Expect Good Things To Happen

Jan Slocum

This thing we call life has gotten harder and harder with all its trials and tribulations. All one has to do is watch the news, buy some groceries, put some gas in their vehicles, while dreading opening up the bills for fear they have gone up by twenty percent. Life is rough out there for the average Joe.

And if that wasn’t enough, there is very little kindness, understanding, compassionate people left in the world. People are hurting emotionally and in turn are hurting others with little remorse. People are angry and emotions are running amuck with little to no consequence of their action.

Depression and hopelessness is the new normal it would appear. Makes one think the return of Christ is close at hand and I for one is ready for it. I’m done. I want out. I’m looking for the clouds to part. I’m looking for my Savior to come on that beautiful horse of His. I have my ears tuned into the heavenly sound waves listening for the trumpet to blow. Any day now, Lord, any day. Beam me, up. I want to walk on the streets of gold, I want to feel no more pain, I want my tears to be dried. I want to be in the arms of my loving Father. I want to have a little talk with Jesus. I want to meet Noah. I want to be in awe of Abraham and John. Well, you get the picture. I’m ready to go.

Yet, here I am. I wake up day after day where evil is now good and the testing of your faith has intensified to the point you find it hard to breathe. And if you do find some form of pleasure out of life, you feel guilty for it.

Or maybe that’s just my life and that is okay if it is. I mean, I’m used to having negative things thrown at me, going threw a trial or two, seeing death take people I love, having lies told about me, having people judge me, and well, experiencing more physical pain the one should have to. Experiencing the negative is the norm for me.

But what if. What if it’s time for something new. To have a change of mindset. To take a moment and see things in a new way. To walk a new path. To be guiltless for experiencing happiness. To forge ahead, to live a life full of joy. To expect something good to happen in my life everyday not because someone has given me a five-point bullet plan to make life matter. But to really expect something good just because God is good and I don’t have to work for it.

 Is it truly possible to expect good things when the world around you is going to hell in a hand basket? I think so. I also think it is what is expected of us who call ourselves Christians.

I can’t help but wonder if we only sought the good in life what kind of impact that would have on those who are around us. Perhaps a change would occur in their lives as well? I’m no one special. Just an individual who is trying to get through this life without losing who I am in the process. It seems to me if I have a mindset change and expect something good to happen in my life everyday then why can’t those around me experience the goodness of God as well? Be an encouragement for those around you. Show them the light that shines within you. Be the reason for them to seek a mindset change of their own. It’s funny what a little bit of hope could do to a person, a lifeline even, and I’m all for living a life instead of living a life of dread and going through the emotions because that is what I’m suppose to do. Living the goodness as well as expecting it can make a powerful impact not only in your life, but in others as well, and in God’s eyes, this shows Him just how much you love and appreciate all that He has done for you for He came to give us life, life abundantly, now we have to go forth and expect to see good and mighty things. We need to become so in breaded with the knowledge His goodness is new every day and just maybe a spark will ignite a change in a world that is going to hell in a handbasket and is desperate for something good to happen for a change.

Anxiety

For all of us living in this crazy world. 

Encouragement is my hope.

God Bless.

Anxiety. The emotion is not a sign of weakness, immaturity, or demon possession. It is simply the result of living in a fast-changing, challenging world. Anxiety is not a sign of weakness, but anxiety does weaken us. Yet help is here. The Holy Spirit is the calming presence of God in the world today.

His first act in earthly history was to turn chaos into calm. “The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters” (Genesis 1:2 NKJV). The inaugural activity of the Holy Spirit was to hover over a frenzied world. Before God created the world, the Spirit of God calmed the world.

-Author Unknown