Anxiety

Encouragement.  

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad. PROVERBS 12:25” 

-Joyce Meyer, Be Anxious for Nothing: The Art of Casting Your Cares and Resting in God

Quote Of The Day - Be A Blessing

Leaving this right here. 

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Be a blessing to someone else.” 

– Joyce Meyer

Conditions

For me, I had to think about what was written in the word's below and I can assure you, I wasn't happy with my thought process. 

However,  I wanted to encourage you to keep pushing forward. 

Go's Bless.

Young and old will hear of your faithfulness. Your unfailing love will last forever! (NLT) -Psalm 89:1

Upon what conditions do you give your love? Or is love a condition of good behavior? When someone we love does things or makes decisions that we disagree with, that's not the time to use our love as a tool for manipulation. Unconditional love is pure and everlasting regardless of behavior. Is there anyone who doesn't deserve your unconditional love? That's exactly the person you should focus on loving.

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Permanent Home

This.....

Thank you, Lord.

God Bless. 

For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. (NLT) -Hebrews 13:14

This world is not our home! We are Heaven bound. This truth is fundamental to the Christian faith. It’s a recognition that things are not how they ought to be on this Earth and that we have a hope that lives past the grave. We can be comforted in knowing that the best is yet to come! 

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Each Of Us

Some food for thought. Stay encouraged. 

God Bless.

Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.

Inspiration 

Each of us feels as though the whole world is against us during seasons of life. Perhaps we fail a job interview, make a financial mistake or unintentionally hurt a loved one. When nothing goes the way we planned, we think we have disappointed everyone and are left feeling like a total failure. This imperfect world causes many plans to go awry, but we must remember that the Lord is on our side. He wants nothing but the best for us and is present anytime we make mistakes. Through faith in His steadfast love, we will be victorious!

Prayer 

Dear Father, we are thankful for Your steadfast love, and we are confident that Your presence will direct us to victory over mistakes. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

-Author Unknown 

A New Life

Leaving this right here.

God Bless.

Max Lucado

The High Priest

 Some food for thought.

God Bless.

BY CHRISTIAN CHANNEL

Bible Name of God : The High Priest

The High Priest

“Consider…The High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus.” Hebrews 3:1

We are called to consider Jesus Christ as High Priest. We are called “holy brethren.” We cannot be called that “He ever liveth to make intercession for us”. Could we but make it our life habit to, every morning, spend a few moments in contemplation of Him as our High Priest, and take up life’s duties with that picture before us, seeing Him clothed in the garments of the High Priest, in the Holy of Holies, we would be better believers.

May our eyes be upon Thee today, Thou great High Priest. Amen.

We Can Never Praise God Enough

Some food for thought.

Loved this.

God Bless.

When I think about all the times that I hear the name of God in the course of a day, I cringe because maybe one or two of those times are said in prayer or praise. Most of the time when I hear God's name, it is in a curse or swear. God gave us mouths to praise not to curse. How far we have come from the message of this psalm! I wish we had the same respect for God's name as the Jewish people had, they never said it. This is why they were so upset with Jesus when he said that he was "I AM." They would use other terms that meant God such as Lord, Adonai. I hope none of us is guilty of this, but I do know that many of my friends are, so I have a tendency to ask God's forgiveness when I hear someone take his name in vain. The reason for the ban on speaking the name of God was because they believed that using a person's name gave them power over them. Think about your name. If you hear someone call your name, what do you do? I stop and look around to see who wants me. Often, it isn't even me they want, just someone with the same name. It was worse when my children were little. If I heard a child's voice yell "MOM," that child had my immediate attention. I bet you parents did the same! In today's world, parents are advised not to put their child's name on their clothing or backpacks because someone may call them by name and take advantage of them. Calling them by name makes the child think that the person must know them. We need to make sure that we call upon God only when we are praising him, asking for forgiveness, thanking him for his blessings, and asking him for our needs or the needs of others.

Prayer 

Lord, your name should never be abused. Help us to nwver take Your name in vain and pray for those who do.

Amen

Frances Taylor

Ugly Chapters

Thank You, Lord for NOT Giving Up On Us!

God Bless.

Max Lucado 

Even The Son Of Man

Some food for thought. 

God Bless.

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. (NLT) -Matthew 20:28

Do you ever go through days that seem like something is missing? We work so hard to accomplish goals in our life so that we can provide a better life for ourselves and our families. But this can also focus our attention on the "things" we have and more importantly don't have. Where we direct our focus can lead us to that feeling of void. Instead of focusing on ourselves, direct your focus on someone in need. You may not see the immediate impact on your goals but in some way and at some time, God will honor your actions.

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God Blesses

No Truer Words Written Below. 

God Bless.

“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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Quote Of The Day - Put Your Expectations

Love this!

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Put your expectations on God, not on people.”

– Joyce Meyer

Great Expectations

This...leaving it right here.

God Bless. 

Charles Spurgeon Quote of the Day

God has great things in store for His people; they ought to have large expectations.

~Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)Charles Spurgeon Quote of the Day

We Must Develop

Just plain wisdom in the word's written below. 

Be encouraged. 

God Bless.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Quote of the Day

“We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.”

-Martin Luther King Jr.

Quote Of The Day - Imperfect

Amen! And thank you, Lord!

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Imperfect, but Perfectly Loved” 

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

The God Of The Whole Earth

He most certainly is. Be encouraged. 

God Bless. 

Bible Name of God : THE GOD OF THE WHOLE EARTH

THE GOD OF THE WHOLE EARTH

Isai 54:5 For thy Maker [is] thine husband; the LORD of hosts [is] his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Is He not the Creator of the whole earth, of the stars of the heaven, and of all things? Could we live and breathe and have our being without Him? Is He not the Ruler of the whole earth and did He not make all the laws {physical and metaphysical} which we are forced to obey or suffer the consequences of their violation? Yes, there is but one God for Jew and Gentile. How grateful we should be that He has given to us His Word wherein He has Revealed Himself as a God of Love Who paid the penalty of our sins and died that we might live!

Our gracious God, keep us under the shadow of Thy wings this day. Amen.

-Author Unknown 

A Good Character

Such a good thought provoking quote below. May you find the encouragement you need in the word's written below. 

God Bless.

Charles Spurgeon Quote of the Day

A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.

~Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)

No Anxiety

The world is full of anxiety. People have very little hope. We are the hope. We know the solution. May we reintroduce the Hope that is willing to save the world.

God Bless.

No Anxiety

Today : No Anxiety

TODAY’S VERSE

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 (NIV)

TODAY’S THOUGHT

Anxiety can ruin a day. Most of our anxiety centers around something terrible we think will happen. Of course, this would make anyone anxious; but the truth is that most of the time the terrible things we think will happen, don’t! That is the dilemma. We believe so many lies. No wonder Jesus said that the truth would set us free. So what is our definition of terrible? Basically, it is something that we think will be more than we could ever endure. It is a frightful dread. It is beyond human endurance, worst than anything we can imagine. According to William Backus in his book, “Telling Yourself the Truth,” there are four areas of anxiety. They are: Fear of losing someone’s love. Fear of making someone angry or upset. Fear of public embarrassment. Fear of pain and death. Now Jesus comes along and says, “Don’t let your heart be troubled.” Paul writes, “Do not be anxious about ANYTHING!” Backus suggests that you can minimize your fears until you see them for what they are, lies, and do not be anxious. So, today realize that you have a choice and choose not to be anxious. Today believe the truth that you can trust God and choose not to be anxious. Today when anxiety comes, know that the terrible dread that it conjures up is a lie and follow Paul’s instruction, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

TODAY’S PRAYER

Father, I give You my anxious heart. Forgive me for believing so many lies. Help me change my core beliefs and bring them in line with Your word. Today I choose faith and choose to bring all my anxieties to You.

AMEN

TODAY’S AFFIRMATION & MEDITATION

I choose not to be anxious but instead will trust God

In your mind, go to a quiet peaceful place. As you are there picture the presence of God in that place. Sense His love for you. Leave that place and begin to visualize yourself walking throughout your day, taking God’s peace with you. See anxiety come to you and instead of being anxious you say, “I choose not to be anxious!” and then you give your anxiety to God. As you trust Him, watch His peace swallow up your anxiety and leave you feeling calm and safe. Picture yourself doing this over and over throughout the day. Each time you feel the anxiety getting weaker and His peace getting stronger. Finish the day by saying, “I choose not to be anxious but instead will trust God.”

-Author Unknown 

Then Keep

I love this little devotional.  Be encouraged. 

God Bless.

Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. (NLT) -Psalms 34:13 

Controlling our tongue is one of the hardest things to do! We have the power to speak life or create death around us through our words. When we feel hurt, pain, anger, and unrest well up in our bodies it’s important that we pause to give space for us to process these feelings before letting words come out of our mouths. Learn to calm your body, mind, and you can better control your tongue. 

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Let's Not Get Tired

Thought provoking and I just wanted to pass this little devotional along to whom may need it.

God Bless.

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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Doubt

I hate doubt. I struggle with doubt. So if I can get encouragement in the area by any means the I'm doing it. 

May you find encouragement as well.

God Bless. 

Introduction 

Doubt is often the result of lost hope that a brighter day is on the horizon. You’ve seen so many bad days that it’s hard to hope for better. Maybe you are experiencing hardship or suffering, and you wonder how God could be concerned about you and let it all happen. Today’s reading is a lament of someone experiencing grave hardship. He pours out to God his anguish and turmoil that have driven him into depression. But while lamenting, something happens that calms his doubts and fears and raises hope within him. He begins to reflect on what God has done and that drives his doubts away.

Pray

God, I am struggling to have hope that you are working in my favor. Teach me to trust your love for me and your faithfulness, even when my circumstances suggest otherwise. 

Read

The speaker in today’s Scripture reading gains a new perspective on his suffering when he thinks on God’s faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:17-24 

Reflect

What does the speaker remember? He calls to mind that the love of God is unceasing, his kindness is dependable, and “the Lord can always be trusted to show mercy each morning” (v. 23 CEV). Despite all the things that made him feel hopeless, despaired, and insecure about his future, this moment of reflection centers him—it brings him back to truths about God that give him confidence that better things are ahead. 

Respond

Let John Newton’s 1779 hymn “Amazing Grace” fill your heart with hope that God is faithful and will see you through your hardships. Let it relinquish your doubts and build your confidence in God who will lead you all the way. 

-Author Unknown 

Quote Of The Day - Today Lord

Amen! May we meditate on the word's written below. 

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Today Lord I am going to do my best with Your help and for Your glory. I realize that there are many different people in the world with a variety of opinions and expectations. I will concentrate on being a God-pleaser and not a self-pleaser or man-pleaser. The rest I leave in Your hands lord. Grant me favor with You and with men and continue transforming me into the image of Your dear Son. Thank You Lord.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Beauty for Ashes: Receiving Emotional Healing