We Cannot Overcome

No other word's needed except for Amen! 

God Bless.

We cannot overcome struggles on our own. We need Jesus.

-Author Unknown 

A Good Parent

Thought provoking little devotional. Stay encouraged.

God Bless.

A good parent celebrates every amount of progress their daughter makes. They take pictures of her first tooth, her first step, her first day at school, her first date, her first day of college. They are always celebrating her life and progress. God is no different. He is a good Father, and He is always celebrating you. He rejoices over you with gladness, He quiets you with His love, and rejoices over you with singing (see Zephaniah 3:17).

Think about that for a moment. Almighty God, the creator of heaven and earth, is telling the angels in heaven, “Look at My daughter! Have you noticed how much she has grown? Look at her moving forward despite everything she’s experienced. Look at her digging into My word to find out what I think about her. Look at My baby girl growing and learning how to trust Me.”

Pause for a moment and think about how far God has brought you. Think about how strong He has made you. See how your faith has grown in this year alone. You have come a long way, my sister, and if I could give you a fist bump, I would. You may not be where you want to be, but thank God you are not where you used to be. Praise God, you are not the woman you used to be.

Challenge: If God rejoices over you and celebrates you, what can you do right now to celebrate your progress?

Prayer: Father, I thank you for speaking to my heart. I receive your love. Thank you that I’m not the same person I used to be. Thank you for the progress you’re helping me to make each day. Help me learn how to celebrate and rejoice over my progress the way you rejoice over me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

-Author Unknown

Do You Measure

I found this little devotional a good way of thinking before opening my mouth. 

May you find encouragement in the word's written below.

God Bless.

Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. (NLT) -Proverbs 13:3

Do you measure your words carefully? Do you filter and refine them before throwing them out for all to hear? Much can be communicated between words such as attitudes, values, and perceptions. 

Even as simple as changing a word can mean all the difference between offending someone or finessing a situation. It's easy to launch words for all to hear, but impossible to take them back. Yes, opening your mouth can ruin everything.

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The Lord Detests

Truth! And it will set you free. 

Be encouraged.

God Bless.

The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. (NLT) -Proverbs 12:22

Lying is one way we build sin traps in our lives. Even a small step away from the truth can start a domino effect that pushes us further and further away from the truth as we strive to cover our lies. Soon enough you are surrounded by a whole web of lies! Avoid that first lie. Make truth telling a value in your life. 

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Nothing Takes God By Surprise

Amen! And Amen! One more amen for good measure.

God Bless.

Nothing takes God by surprise. Trust Him.

-Author Unknown 

The Disciples

Amen! I found this little devotional to be really encouraging. It's my prayer you may find some as well in the word's written below.

God Bless.

The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!” (NLT) -Mark 4:41

Can you imagine being in the middle of a life-threatening storm while your leader is fast asleep! He wakes up and just calmly in all the commotion tells the wild waters to ‘be still’ and just like that the wind and waves subside. I think if I was there I would be freaking out! This is the God we serve. He is the author of all Creation. Next time you face a terrifying storm, remember to run to Jesus. He will see you through! 

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By The Grace

Thought provoking little devotional and it's my prayer you will find something in the word's written below to keep up the good fight of faith.

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

My sister, you are not your past. You are not your mistakes. You are not your state. You are a daughter of the King. Be reminded today of who you are.

Declare by faith:

“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. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. I am a daughter of the King no matter how I feel and no matter how it looks I will see God’s 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, I have what He says I have, 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 past or my current state define me. You define me, Lord. You are my God and I belong to you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

-Author Unknown