Reflections
June 6, 2010
A Simple Question
God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life abundant and eternal.
The Bible Says…
“We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1
Since God planned for us to have peace and the abundant life right now, why are most people not having this experience?
Because Our Separation
God created us in His own image to have an abundant life and He gave us a freedom of choice. We chose to disobey God and go our own willful way. We still make this choice today. This results in separation from God. Our choice results in separation from God.
The Bible Says…
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
There is only one Remedy for this Separation, “The Cross”
God has provided the only way we must make the choice
The Bible Says…
“But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.” Isaiah 59:2
Jesus Christ is the only answer to this problem. He died on the cross and rose from the grave, paying the penalty for our sin and bridging the gap between God and people.
“But God demonstrate his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
Receive Christ
We must trust Jesus Christ and receive Him
The Bible Says…
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20
Where are you right now? With People or with GOD
Give your life to Christ, receive Christ into your heart, ask him for your forgiveness, invite him to your life. Trust him as your Lord and Savior.
The Bible Says…
“For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13
June 5, 2010
Every good action and every perfect gift is from God. (James 1:17)
Have you ever feel like you have nothing?
Just look at the gifts GOD has given you
Anytime you speak, he listens; make a request and he responds.
He will never let you be tempted too much or stumble too far.
He wants to bless you with provision and supply all your needs according to His riches in glory.
He wants to bless you with spiritual gifts to make you strong and productive.
He has sent his angels to care for you, his Holy Spirit to dwell in you, his church to encourage you, and his word to guide you.
You have been chosen by Christ and He has claimed you as his beloved.
He wants to bless you with spiritual gifts to make you strong and productive.
Every good gift from God is meant to draw us closer to Him. He is good and faithful, He is wonderful and I love him.
Invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit. Receive Him as Lord and Savior.
“For 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
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10
May 16, 2010
Don’t consider using God as a vacation cabin or an eventual retirement home. He wants you under his roof now and always. God wants to be your dwelling place. We think of God as a creator to call on, not a home to reside in. He wants to be the one in whom “we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). The Christian life is like climbing a mountain. Whether our climb is easy or difficult, we need to be in shape spiritually. To be in shape spiritually, we need spiritual nourishment and exercise. We need to spend less time reading about the Bible and spend more time studying the Bible. Then we need to apply what we learn carefully to our lives, to live out daily what we have taken in. Times change, situations vary, and God’s orders to His followers are individualized. But the need and the message continue the same. Faith it is about trusting, when you are in a position of peace you are in a position of power. Don’t quit. For if you do, you may miss the answer to your prayers.
March 28, 2010
I love you, LORD; you are my strength. (Psalm 18:1)
The great heroes of the Bible impress us with the strength of their confidence. David said one time, “Renew a new spirit in me again GOD”. Ask for strength! Don’t ever think that God did great things only for people in the days of the Bible. King David was supremely confident in God, firm in the knowledge that God would give him the strength to overcome his obstacles, You can accomplish anything through the power of Christ in your heart (Philippians 4:13). Don’t speak one massage and live another. The true children of God are those who let God’s Spirit lead them (Romans 8:14). We talk about the Father and study the Son, but when it comes to the Holy Spirit, we are confused and frightened at worst. You’d think we didn’t believe in the Trinity. The Holy Spirit helps us in different directions, “inwardly”, But The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:22), “upwardly”, And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groaning that cannot be expressed in words (Romans 8:26), “outwardly”, And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love (Romans 5:5). True prayer involves trust – trust that God’s ways are better than ours, even if we can’t see it at the time. Ask God to give you this kind of trust and the strength we need. But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31)
Pray
Father, thank you for sending Jesus, thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit in us LORD. We want more of you and less of us LORD. We love you LORD and we praise you in Jesus name. Amen.
March 25, 2010
But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does (James 1:6-8, NIV).
We are something special to God, nothing in the whole world will ever be able to separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:39). We want to know how long God’s love will endure… “FOREVER”. He placed his hand on the shoulder of humanity as said, “You’re something special.” Mother Teresa’s said, “Every day we are called to small things with great love.” God reminds us that he knows we can’t, but He can, and to prove it he gives a wonderful gift. He brings a spirits of peace. A peace beyond logic, The LORD is close to everyone who prays to him, to all who truly pray to him (Psalm 145:18)
Be still and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with your wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)
March 21, 2010
The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-11)
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,*
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
God blesses those who are humble,
for they will inherit the whole earth.
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,*
for they will be satisfied.
God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
God blesses you when people mock you
and persecute you and lie about you* and say
all sorts of evil things against you because you
are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad!
For a great reward awaits you in heaven.
And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted
in the same way.
March 14, 2010
Prayers Make a Difference
Most of our prayer lives could use a tune-up. Some prayer lives lack consistency. Others of us need sincerity. Our prayers are memorized, more liturgy than life. We honestly wonder if prayer makes a difference. Our attempts may be poor or unreasonable. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference. “And the Holy Spirits helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words” (Romans 8:26). We live in a natural world, were must of the time we act according to what we see, but we can never forget that God is around us and within us by the Holy Spirit, and if we are coming up to the mounting of the Lord we must have a transformation in our thinking like the apostle Paul said. We most stay in the word; because it is powerful and most important “it is the word of God” that it is why it is so powerful. Talk to God everyday, have a conversation with him, ask him to help you in your unbelief, remember that everything it is possible for those who believe and love the Lord. Build your faith up with praise and worship. Start believing for the small things and wait for God to do the transformation after. Love the Lord above all else, remember what Jesus did for us. “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God” (1 John 5:1). “God loves you” Learn the power of prayers and be grateful for the gift.
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!
John 15:7
You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruits, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.
John 15:16
Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.
1 John 5:21
March 13, 2010
Most people think they will be happy when they get everything they want. They think that they can not help others until they are about perfect, but that’s it is not true! The more we live for ourselves, the more miserable we become. Decide to be a giver. Look for ways to bless others. We are the happiest when we are giving to others and you can truly “live to give” every day. You can give a word of encouragement to a family member or a friend, or buy groceries for a needy family. You can visit someone in the hospital or pray for someone. Give yourself, your time, energy, resources to others. Look for ways to bless others and see what God’s does in your life; you become a new person in Christ Jesus.
When the master comes and finds the servant doing his work, the servant will be blessed.
Matthew 24:46
The Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
Ephesians 6:8
February 28, 2010
Invest in your family
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor. (Romans 12:10)
If there were a word that basically means the opposite of love, it is selfishness. You can see it in the way young children act, and often in the way adults mistreat one another. Almost every sinful action ever committed can be traced back to a selfish motive. You cannot point out the many ways your spouse is selfish without admitting that you can be selfish too “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3). If you do not let love motivate you to make needed changes in your behavior, the quality of your marriage relationship will suffer for it. Treat your mate the same way you want to be treated (Luke 6:31). God designed family to be a source of strength for us. Family is the foundation of everything we are.
Ask yourself these questions:
How does your behavior affect your mate’s sense of worth and self-esteem?
How does your spouse and children feel about the way you speak and act around them?
When you allow Jesus to get into your boat, you’ll be amazed at the peace that will overtake your stormy sea of problems. And suddenly you’ll be right where He wants you to be. Do you wish your spouse and children would quit doing the things that bother you? It time for you to stop doing the things that bother them. Let your heart be holly devoted to the Lord our God. A person of discretion will find out what is appropriate, and then adjust their behavior accordingly. Stand strong on behalf of your family. If you are off-course today, ask Jesus to steer you back to the right place so you can arrive to the destination He has planned for you.
Be grateful for the family the Lord has giving you and act accordingly
February 7, 2010
Just Pray
Anyone who is having troubles should pray. Anyone who is happy should sing praises (James 5:13)
Do you want to know how to deepen your prayer life? Pray. Posture, tone, and place are personal matters. Select the form that works for you and “Just pray”. And if you fell you should only pray when inspired, that’s okay. Just see to it that you are inspired every day. The scripture tells us that the moment we pray, the tide of the battle begins to turn. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock (Revelation 3:20) what a delightful promise he makes us! We make room for him in our hearts, and he makes room for us in his house. He became like us, so we could become like him. He loves each one of us like there was only one of us to love. He doesn’t adopt us because of what we have. Adoption is something we receive, not something we earn. Prayer is a privilege in our lives. It is not something we have to do; it is something we get to do. It is fellowship with the Most Holy One. Communicating with God is the greatest privilege we can have, and at the same time it is the simplest privilege we get to do. Be natural and stay connected with Him all day, every day.
February 6, 2010
God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble (James 4:6)
Grace is created by God and given to man…
Do you know that God equipped you with everything you need to fulfill His purpose for you in life? Proverbs tells us that a person of understanding delights in wisdom. You are a person of understanding when you draw on the strength of God that He has placed on the inside of you. Don’t live on the surface of life. Draw from deeper resources that God has placed inside of you. Keep you heart open and obey God’s words. Down on your kness before God, God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). You can see the world standing tall, but to witness the Savior, you have to get (down) on your kness, Those who find me find life, and the Lord will be pleased with them (Proverbs 8:35). The gift is not from man to God. It is from God to man.
January 31, 2010
Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our maker (Psalm 95:6)
Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth! (Psalm 66:1)
Every day declare your faith with a greater determination, be thankful. Know the importance of worship! God intended worship to be a way of life for those of us who love and follow Him. Spend time worshiping and praising God throughout the day, every day! Your Bible is the best tool. Begin to develop the habit of worship and praise Him at home, at the bus stop, at work, in your car, with your family, with a friend. Take a moment every day to thank the Lord for all He has done for you. Develop a thankful heart! When you choose to worship, you are redirecting your focus from your circumstances to Almighty God. By your words and actions, you are declaring that your faith and hope are in Him.
January 11, 2010
The way you live your life, the way you treat others, matters. Remember, you are important to God. You are feeding your faith, which opens the door for Him to move on your behalf. His plans are for your good. Lean into Him. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil (Proverbs 3:7). When the pressures of the world seem overwhelming, we have to remind ourselves that we are not here by accident; we are created in the image of God, and our lives are full of purpose. Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you wich path to take (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Not only does our purpose involve our own accomplishments and destiny, but it also involves bringing good and adding value to the people around us. “…I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for Me” (Matthew 25:40). The way we treat others, the Bible says is the way we treat God. But when we bless others, when we walk in love and honor and respect others, we are honoring and respecting God.
January 10, 2010
Trusting in the Lord
My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. (Proverbs 3:1)
If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying. (Proverbs 3:2)
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. (Proverbs 3:3)
The scripture tells us that when we stay connected to the Father, we are like a tree with a strong root system that goes deep into the ground. Not only will we look good on the outside, but we will be strong under the surface where no one else can see.
That’s such a wonderful promise!
Set aside time for Him. Study and meditate on His Word and fellowship with Him through prayer and worship. Faith comes by hearing the Word God. If we remain in Him, He will remain in us and we will see His goodness in our lives. All we have to do is remain in Him. How do we remain in Him? by making Him our priority. Meditate on Him, study His Word, stay faithful to Him. As you make room in your life for the things of God, you will be strong and established. When the storms of life come, we won’t be shaken. “Stand strong and bear good fruit.”
“Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?”
John 11:40
January 7, 2010
When you do the will of God by obeying His Word and precepts, it opens the door for His promises to be fulfilled in your life. You may be doing the right thing today, don’t give up! Perseverance will carry you to the promise. Perseverance means that you are focused and believing in what God says about your situation. Whatever you are believing God for today, keep believing. Stand strong. Ask God to give you endurance, perseverance, and patience so that you can see His promises fulfilled. God has given us the power to overcome every obstacle, every situation, and every stronghold through His Son, Jesus. The moment you accept Jesus, you begin a new journey.
December 20, 2009
This is a special time of year. If you look at the lights and decorations you’ll recognize that this is no ordinary season-but the birthday celebration of the Savior of the world! Don’t let this season get you so busy with shopping, hurry, baking, worry- and the exhaustion that comes with all these things- that you fail to remember why we celebrate Christmas. Prepare room in your heart for Jesus. Take time this Christmas to enjoy the blessings Jesus came to give you and the entire world. In other words, the heavens and the earth were urged to rejoice with singing at the announcement of Jesus’ birth, make preparation to receive Him again! And know that his joy is for everyone.
December 10, 2009
God promises to illuminate and shed light on every area of your life. The Bible tells us that God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and light to our path. When things look bad for the righteous, light will come bursting in. Look beyond your limits and consider what God can do in your life. Did you know that there is no amount of darkness that can come into a room that will extinguish the light of a single candle? Declare and believe the Word of God in your life, “turn on the light of God” It is impossible for darkness to exist where light lives. Remember, God is not limited. God’s hands are never tied.
December 7, 2009
“The one who obeys me is the one who loves me; and because he loves me, my Father will love him; and I will too, and I will reveal myself to him.” (John 14:21)
God is constantly communicating with us. The ear that you hear God with is in the center of your heart. Be quick in obeying God. God wants us to be tuned in to Him. He wants us to be familiar with His voice. No matter how “noisy” the world is, you can learn to hear the voice of God. When He says to do something, don’t ponder it for days or weeks or months or even years-just do it. The bible tells us that God’s Spirit lives inside of us. There are many ways that God communicates with us. As you develop your relationship with the Lord through prayer and reading of His Word, you will be able to hear Him more clearly. Pray to Him to hear His voice. Ask Him for help to understand how He speaks to your heart. Ask Him to show you His ways. Have you ever thought how much difficulty could we avoid in life by listening to that still, small inner voice? “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27, NLT).
December 6, 2009
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
(Matthew 6:27)
Worry means to play the enemy’s lies in your mind.
Worry means to try to control things that you have not control over.
Worry gives the opportunity to the enemy to move against you.
The enemy wants to cripple our potential. He wants to push us down under a heavy load of cares, worry, or offense. God understands that we have a real enemy. “But that enemy has been defeated.” He only has power in our lives if we open a door to our hearts and give him access. The Bible says in Revelation 12 that we overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. God has given us His power through His Son, Jesus, and we activate it by our words. When your worry comes, use it as a reminder of your blessings. Take a moment and worship the LORD and thanks him for his goodness and mercy over your life. The Bible says, “Cast all your cares on Him.”
“Make the Choice to Rejoice”
Rejoicing is for our good. It empowers us. It gives us strength. Rejoicing is one way to activate God’s power in our lives. The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him (Psalm 28:7)
December 5, 2009
Put His Kingdom first
Your relationship with God is number “ONE” in your list. The Bible says that His Kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Seek righteousness, which is God’s way of doing things. Seek peace, both in your heart and in your relationships with others, so you will be seeking his Kingdom. When you choose joy and invite the Holy Spirit to direct your steps, you are seeking the Kingdom. To men of all time Jesus said, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need” (Matthew 6:33). “Make a difference” and experience the joy, blessings, and favor of the Lord. Put the most important thing in life at the top of your list. Do things that you know are right, those things that God has instructed you to do. Honor Him with your life.
November 23, 2009
The love of God
How can we plant the word of GOD in our hearts! “We have to be born again”
Every day a new person, less our self and more of God’s word. The love of God is a love that as human we have never experience, it is difficult for us to understand how big it is. But, if we are born again in Christ Jesus, we will receive that love. Hope will fill our heart and we will receive God’s mercy. We have to stop reasoning everything out and start believing who God is, that He is good, He has a plan for us, and that plan is good. But, we need to make the decision to believe even on things that we are not able to see. When we are born again, we start learning again, living, acting, thinking, and hoping from his word. God never lies and He keeps His promises. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Make sure you know His word so you can reap the benefits. Lack of knowledge could destroy us (see Hosea 4:6) “May people are being destroyed because they don’t know me”
Thank you, Lord for sending your Word to us. You never change. Your Word tells us who we are, what we have, and what we can do as your children. Thank you because your promises always come true. Thank you for delivering us daily. Amen.
November 2, 2009
Do you know that your faith in God can grow and increase every single day? God’s Word can transform us in an instant; but most of the time, we need to hear God’s principles over and over again before they transform our lives. As you study the Word of God, the seed is watering and growing daily; your spirit needs the Word of God daily.
November 1, 2009
Have you ever felt backed into a corner about a particular situation, and you couldn’t see a way out? The Bible says that when you cry to God for help, as soon as He hears, He will answer you! He will give you strength when you are weary. When you are waiting on the Lord, it doesn’t mean you are just setting around. It means you are preparing for Him. Are you waiting on Him? Do you realize that God wants to be “very” close to us? No matter what is going on in your life today, God is greater than any obstacle or difficulties, open your heart by faith receive His strength and let Him empower you. On (Isaiah 43:19) the Lord said, “For I am about to do something new. See, I have begun! Do you see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”
God asked, “Can you see it?” God wants to do new thing in life for us too. God it is a faithful God and He always will be.
October 24, 2009
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confidence hope and salvation. And his hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Romans 5:3-5
Christians can sometimes fell hopeless and powerless to overcome adversities. God never promised to remove temptation from us, for even Christ was subject to it. Temptation shows what people really are. There is no good reason why you should seek to escape, for such times of testing have beneficial effects. There is a sense of achievement and assurance that results from victory over temptation that cannot come to us otherwise. Life it is full of different seasons. Christ can become more real to you than ever if you will only discover that in times of temptation you can benefit from what might be a tragedy. God will enlarge us, so salvation will become more meaningful.
“His favor last for a life time”. Pray to Jesus that in times of temptation you may remember this example.
October 21, 2009
Paul’s Life for Christ
For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and to be with Christ, which would be far better for me. But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live. Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all you grow and experience the joy of your faith. And when I come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus because of what he is doing though me.
Philippians 1:20-26
Praise God no matter what! and “Believe”
October 18, 2009
“Fix your eyes in Jesus”
The Bible tells us to “be thankful in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Paul declared, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want” (Philippians 4:12). A spirit of thankfulness makes all the difference. Are you constantly preoccupied with what you do not have? Or have you learned to thank God for what you do have?
In the midst of trials we can thank God, because we know that He has promised to be with us and that He will help us. We know that He can use times of suffering to draw us closer to Himself. Cultivate a spirit of thankfulness in the midst of trials. In ourselves we do not have the strength that we need to live the way God wants us to live. But when we turn to Him, we discover that “it is God who works in us to will and to act according to his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13)
“Fix your eyes in Jesus”, where you put your eyes is where you are going, “study Jesus”, learn from his word, perfect your faith; How! “by fixing your eyes in Jesus”. Jesus perfect our faith, He is the author of our faith but in order to perfect that faith we need to fix our eyes in Him, keep looking at Him, do not take your eyes from Jesus. “Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth” (Colossians 3:2)
The Bible commands, “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
October 10, 2009
Humility is not a weakness it is strength! It is a total dependence of God’s ability. Walking in the spirit of humility is a very important attitude. Many people are used by God for a shot time, but the key to continual usefulness is humility. It is not difficult to be humble when you realize that all blessings come from God. All that we are and all that we have is a result of God’s grace in our lives. We are continually aware of the fact that all the good that is done through us is the result of the work of the Holy Spirit. We should always hold one another in high esteem because God has a special work for each of us. Pride destroys the flow of God in our lives. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
True humility and respect for the Lord lead a man to riches, honor and long life.
Proverbs 22:4
October 9, 2009
God is offering us a personal relationship with himself .
Make God a priority in your life. Don’t allow anything to stand in the way of your relationship with Him. Keep an open and humble heart before Him and ask Him to show you where you might need to make adjustments in your thoughts, words, or actions. – the Bible describes Abraham as God’s friend.
What an achievement! “The book of Daniel brings a message of hope. When you have the right foundation, as Daniel did, you won’t just survive, you’ll thrive in spite of ungodly opposition. God shows us through Daniel that the providence of God is sufficient. He is there and that He is able to catch us and embrace us. That’s why He didn’t say, “Trust me with all of your head.” He said “Trust me with all of your heart.”
October 7, 2009
God is always providing opportunities for you to advance in life. Have you ever been afraid to step out and take advantage of an opportunity because you weren’t sure it was the right thing to do? Sometimes you may come to some closed doors; but as you keep moving, you will be one step closer to fulfill that opportunity. One you make the decision to step out, you’ll learn to follows the Lord’s leading. The Bible says that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. That means your words show where your heart is. Pay attention of what you are saying, watching, and listening to. Make sure that you are glorifying the Lord with your words and actions. As you guard your heart and mind, you will have a heart that is pleasing to God and a blessing to all those around you. Step out in faith and begin moving forward and explore the open doors that God has in your life.
A wise child brings joy to a father;
Proverbs 10:1
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 4:23
October 4, 2009
Does your soul need refreshing today? Do you know what you want in life? Are you confused? Then come to the Father.
Paul said in 1 Corinthians 14:15, “I will pray with my spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me], but I will also pray [intelligently] with my mind and understanding.” Instead of allowing the negative to pick at us with little things and infect our lives with these low-level, ongoing fears, we need to pray and trust God. God’s mercy is amazing! Study God’s word. The bible it is not “just” a history book. The Bible is Holy; it is the word of God. God wants us to live a life of rest and peace. This doesn’t involve changing the world; it involves changing us and the way we try to carry the concerns of the world. Discipline yourself, change your attitude, and don’t allow the negative of others to distract you. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in your prayers. He will lead us into the most amazing exploits in prayer if we will simply ask Him what to pray, wait for Him to answer, and then obey. Pray natural, go to God in faith, boldly, confident, and freely. Prayer is a tremendous privilege. Life is full of different seasons, the fire will not destroy you, it will destroy your limitations. God will not take something away if He doesn’t have something new to give you. “Be open”
October 2, 2009
Stay focused
Jesus was probably criticized more than anybody. He was called a “friend of sinners.” He was criticized for helping a woman in need, saving her from a group that was determined to stone her to death. For going to dinner with a tax collector. But no matter what the circumstance, Jesus never tried to explain Himself or make everybody understand Him. He stay focused on what was set before Him. That is our example “Jesus”. Not everybody is going to understand you. God is giving us a gift to be given, and a task to be finished. Stay focus. God is given us a destiny to fulfill. “You are going to become what you believe”. We need to understand his love for us. See yourself from the master point of view. If you can change your picture, you can change your life. God has already blessed you? Be true to who God created you to be. Create a new picture in your mind “Jesus said”
September 27, 2009
We must all learn to walk in forgiveness and love. When you show mercy to someone who is experiencing difficult time in their life, God will show mercy to you. Did you know that your words can bring healing to the people around you? Choose to be wise by speaking healing words. Choose to look for the best in others and built them up. Choose encouraging words. Ask God for direction, He will guide you.
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing
Proverbs 12:18
September 26, 2009
Moving Forward
It’s amazing to stop and think that God knows everything about us…and He loves us so much anyway!
What makes us special is the signature of God in our lives. If you have a promise from God, hold fast to it. Don’t give up on it. Don’t focus on all your faults because that is not what God is focused on. He is focused on the work He’s doing in our lives, He’s focused on our future. God placed desires inside of you for a purpose, and He’s going to use them to direct you into the destiny He has for you! We may not always have confidence in ourselves, but somehow, when there are people around who believe in us, we can draw from their confidence. That’s why it’s so important that we surround ourselves with the right people that are going to bring out the best in us. God’s knows what’s inside you because He placed it there. He has faith in you! He’s not wondering if you’re going to overcome, He has confidence in you because He knows it’s just a matter for you to embrace the victory! Don’t let the negative voices of the world or other people in your life get you focused in the wrong direction. If God give you a gift, do not let any thing steal that gift. Remember “Every perfect gift comes from above”. You can tell if a dream is really from God if that desire won’t go away. If you are waiting for your life to be perfect, you could be waiting for a long time. Validate yourself. Do not wait for others to do it.
September 21, 2009
We all need God’s direction in our lives. Oftentimes, the Lord will instruct us to do something that’s just the opposite of what our natural mind thinks we should do. Sometimes it doesn’t make sense, but God’s principals are very different from the world’s principles. In the natural, it doesn’t make sense that if you are in need you should give to someone else-you have to sow a seed if you want to reap a harvest. You can trust God’s Word that says, “What you sow, you shall reap.” As you step out and trust God and obey His Word even when you don’t understand-He promises to direct your paths. Pray and ask God to show you if there is anything that you may be doing to cause the problem or should be doing to resolve it. When He reveals the answer, be quick to act on it.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6
September 12, 2009
Never stop praying
Prayer is the greatest privilege of our lives. It’s not something we have to do; it’s something we get to do.
Prayers is simply opening your heart and connecting to God. Always, be willing to go before God with any concern or praise. Nothing is too small or too big for prayer. Open your heart and connect with God. Prayers processes the plan of God. Bathe your life in prayer. Pray for peace, wisdom, discernment, for your children, your relationships, for patience. Pray for others. Pray with others, know when two or more are gathered in God’s name, He is there.
He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord! (Isaiah 26:3). In the chaos of today’s fast-paced world, it is difficult to find quiet moments for meditation. We get so caught up in the “busyness” of all our commitments that we sometimes become weary, stressed. This passage of Isaiah says, He will give us perfect peace when our thoughts are turned often toward the Lord-not just once in a while or sometimes, but often. If you want to have peace in this world, you must be determined to keep your thoughts focused on God. Focusing on God and the good things of God all the time is even better that doing it often, because He’ll always be good to you. You can be as close to God as you want to be; it all depends on the time you are willing to invest in the relationship.
Prayer for the Day:
God, help me live as your faithful disciple, exhibiting patience, grace and humility in my speech and actions. May my life point others toward Jesus Christ.
September 11, 2009
Trusting in the Lord
My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying. Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation. Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine. My child, don’t reject the LORD’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.
Proverbs 3
September 6, 2009
How can we describe God? There’s no way! Words, are just not adequate to describe what a truly wonderful God we have. As Christians, we say God is love, mercy, He is a healer, a protector, a lover. He is anything we need. Now, Who is God to you? Do you see him as anything we need… do you know that He’s always there for us. Let Him know how awesome He is to us by loving Him and serving Him. Pray “with thanksgiving” don’t miss that ingredient. Thank God for giving you his love on the first place. “Quit studying the problems and start studying the promises.” On Philippians 4:6-7 He is telling us; “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Worship and worry cannot live in the same heart.
September 4, 2009
The most powerful life is the most simple life. The most powerful life is the life that knows where it’s going, that knows where the source of strength is. Being busy is not a sin. Jesus was busy. Paul was busy. Peter was busy. Nothing of significance is achieved without effort and hard work. All Jesus is saying is, “Pay attention.” You know your weaknesses. You also know the situation in which your weakness are most vulnerable. Is Jesus our example? The goal is to be like him; anything less is inadequate.
“Blessed are the meek,” Jesus said. The word meek does not mean weak. It means focused. Power under control. Strength with a direction. Blessed are those who recognize their God-given responsibilities. Blessed are those who acknowledge that there is only one God. Blessed are those who know what on earth they are on earth to do and set themselves about the business of doing it.
August 31, 2009
Why do we spend so much time and effort trying to figure out what’s going to happen when we get into a situation that requires mountain-moving faith?
We need to develop an unshakeable confidence in God-allowing no doubt to penetrate our hearts. Confidence is faith. It means we have assurance deep down in our hearts that God will cause everything to turn out all right. When we do not doubt God’s willingness and ability to help us triumph over situations, we can believe that whatever He says will happen. If you are worried about something-confess: “God always causes me to triumph.” Ask Him what direction He would have you take, and then seek His peace in that situation. He delights in answering the prayers of those who believe He will help them. Don’t doubt in your heart.
So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will come to pass, he will have whatever he says.”
Mark 11:22,23
August 24, 2009
Prayer for Spiritual Power from the Apostle Paul
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father
from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.
I pray that He may grant you, according to the riches of His glory,
to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man,
and that the Messiah may dwell in your hearts through faith.
I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love,
may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is
the length and width, height and depth of God’s love,
and to know the Messiah’s love that surpasses knowledge,
so you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all
that we ask or think-according to the power that works in you-
to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations,
forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:14-21
August 23, 2009
Our modern philosophy of self-reliance and self-sufficiency has caused many to believe that we can make the grade without God. It is about time that we are putting less confidence in ourselves and more trust and faith in God. In the Bible, Joseph went through seasons of difficulty. He was rejected by his family, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and thrown in jail. But Joseph never gave up. He kept doing the right thing even though the wrong thing kept happening. “Do like Joseph today.”
Surrender every difficulty to God. Trust him to do the right thing. God wants to increase your strength. He wants to make your inner man as strong as steel. Keep doing the right thing, open yourself to God. Grow in Him. Be strong.
Watching your problem is like watching the pot of water. If you want to do your part, then get your mind off of your problem. It will be resolved a lot faster. We spend too much time in our thoughts looking at what is taking place now instead of looking at the finish line.
The LORD says, “I will make you wise and show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you.”
Psalm 32:8
August 21, 2009
Are you close to quitting? Please don’t do it. Are you weary with doing good? Do just a little more. Can’t resist temptation? Accept God’s forgiveness and go one more round. Is your day framed with sorrow and disappointment? Are your tomorrows turning into nevers? Is hope a forgotten word? Remember, a finisher is not one with no wounds or weariness. The Land of Promise, says Jesus, awaits those who endure. The Land of Promise is for those who simply remain to the end.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world”
John 16:33
August 19, 2009
When you choose to read and meditate on God’s Word, you are “putting on love” and empowering yourself to make the right choices. The Bible says, “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). If you have never done so, ask Christ to come into your life today. Make the decision that you are going to trust God. Remember that we have the privilege of coming to God only because Jesus Christ died for our sins.
God hears our prayers when we can’t even put them into words—times, when our hearts are too burdened or confused even to speak. The Bible says, “the Spirit helps us in our weakness. God promises that joy is coming in the morning! If you’ll work with God, It may be uncomfortable at times, but you’ve got to know that you are growing. God is maturing you. He is building character in you the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express “Prayer is one of our greatest privileges as God’s children”.
Have you given your life to Him?
August 17, 2009
Jesus used the carefree attitude of the birds to underscore the fact that worrying is unnatural. Learn to keep your mind centered on Christ day by day. God has taken the responsibility for our care and worry. “Trust God” count on Him to help you, and protect you.
Lord Jesus, I’m happiest when I’m fully trusting You. This day help me to be constantly grateful for Your care and faithfulness.
August 16, 2009
God says that only those who hunger after righteousness will receive it. You must desire it, above everything else. Today, God is saying to us! What is it that you need? The Almighty God is on your side. He is ready to supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. Open your heart of faith to Him today and receive all the blessings He has in store for you! It doesn’t matter what’s going on around you, God is faithful to His Word. You can trust Him because He is a good God and He wants the best for you. When you step out and obey Him, when you follow His commands, He will fulfill His promises and you will see His hand of blessing in every area of your life.
1. Read your Bible everyday to know Christ better.
2. Talk to God in prayer every day.
3. Tell others about Christ.
Prayer for the day
Father, take away anything in my life that would cause me not to give You pre-eminence. As I read Your Word, almighty God, clear my mind of needless thoughts, so that I may be aware of Your message for me this day. I surrender myself to You – spirit, soul, and body. I ask that You direct my steps and supply every one of my needs as I move forward in obedience to Your Word. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
August 9,2009
Prayer for Spiritual Insight from the Apostle Paul
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working of His vast strength.
Ephesians 1:15-19
August 6, 2009
Lift up your eyes of faith and look beyond where you are because there is victory that the eye can’t see! Things are temporary, but God is eternal. God’s help is near and always available…It is a choice to believe that the one who made it all hasn’t left it all and that he still sends light into the shadows and responds to gestures of faith. God says that the more hopeless your circumstance, the more likely your salvation. The greater you cares, the more genuine your prayers. The darker the room, the greater the need for light. God’s help is near and always available, to those who seek it.
Suppose you were sick and called a doctor who came and gave you a prescription. But after thinking it over you decided to ignore his advice and to refuse the medicine. When he returned a few days later, he might have found your condition much worse. Could you blame the doctor? Could you hold him responsible? He gave you the prescription, he prescribed the remedy. But you refused it! Just so, God prescribes the remedy for the ills. That remedy is personal faith in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ. The remedy is to be “born again.” If we deliberately refuse it, then we must suffer the consequence; and we cannot blame God.
August 5, 2009
I is important to understand that the Word of God works. If you have a need in your life, just remember that God’s Word is forever settled in heaven. When you hide the Word of God in your heart and put it into practice every day, you will see such a difference in your life. God’s Word is alive. In the Old Testament, the Lord commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous! Reading and putting in practice the Word of God will make you strong and courageous. As you move toward Him, He’ll turn your struggle into strength and empower you because He loves you. Practice the Word in your life, and see what the Lord will do!
I know Father, that you Word works. I will not only be a hearer of the Word, but I will put it into practice by speaking it out of my mouth. Your Word is alive and forever settled in heaven. As I read your Word today, I open my mind and ask you to help me understand the truth of Your Word. Make your Words plain and clear and speak to my heart.
July 29, 2009
We know that God is all powerful, and His Word is as powerful as He is. The apostle Paul tells us, “He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation, for by Him all things were created…all things have been created by Him and for Him” (Colossians 1:15-16).
God says that His Word will not return to Him without accomplishing what it says it will. If you read the Bible, you can testify to how rich it is and what a comfort. God is looking for people who have a heart toward Him! God knows we are a work in progress. He is looking at our hearts. When David wrote about God’s Word he said. “The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes…The judgments of the Lord are true…They are more desirable than gold…sweeter also than honey…In them is great reward” (Psalm 19:8-11). How much does your Bible mean to you?
Martin Luther said, “The Bible is alive, it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold on me.”
God is on the lookout for you. Keep your heart turned toward Him and allow Him to strengthen and empower you to rise above every obstacle and live in victory in every area of your life!
July 21, 2009
What made the difference? The power of words.
As you think about your life, what are the things that have been blown over by the storms and circumstances of life? What looks like it’s dying in your world? Are your dreams toppled over?
Begin to speak life and blessing to the dying places. Water those areas by speaking the Word of God. All through the Bible, there are so many promises of what God has already done for us. It says in Ephesians that “God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing.” It says in Colossians that “God has made us worthy” When you sow seeds of life and blessing, no matter what your circumstances my look like, before long you’ll see life and health flourish by the power of your words!
” There is mercy for any mistake we will ever make. It’s already been taken care of. He paid the ultimate price through the death, burial, and resurrection of His Son, Jesus. He’s done His part. Now it’s up to us to do our part. We have to start believing it so we can receive it.
The tongue has the power of life and death… Proverbs 18:21
July 11, 2009
What are you saying continually? Do you talk about how bad things are, or do you declare, “Let the Lord be magnified Who takes pleasure in my prosperity?”
One reason that we are supposed to say this “continually” is so that we can get it deep down on the inside of us. God knows that when we hear something long enough, eventually, we’ll believe it. When I think about it, I can just hear the people in the Old Testament saying all day long, “God is prospering me. God is taking me to new levels. ” They were saying in effect, “New doors are opening. My health is getting better. My marriage is being restored. My children are going to do great things.” So how do you “get” joy today? The good news is that when you make Jesus your Lord and Savior, the Bible says that the Spirit of God makes His home inside of you. And if the Holy Spirit is on the inside of you, than so is joy! As believers, we already have joy! But we have to stir up what God has placed within us. We have to choose to access that joy by putting our trust in Almighty God. You’ll have an attitude that says, “I don’t know why I’m in this difficult situation. I don’t know what’s going to happen. I just have faith! I don’t why, but I just believe God’s going to get me out this!” Other people will wonder why you have a smile on your face and a spring in your step, but you’ll know it’s because His joy is giving you the strength you need to push past the challenges of life so you can grab hold of the victory that God has in store for you! God takes great joy in prospering you. Get that down on the inside of you. Start continually declaring God’s goodness and faithfulness in your life and watch those supernatural doors of opportunity open before you!
July 8, 2009
What’s your outlook on life today? Do you wake up every morning ready to embrace the day, or do you allow your circumstances to dictate your attitude? Are you following God’s laws?
We all face difficulties. We all have obstacles that can seem impossible to overcome. However, the difference between those who are able to rise above their adversities and those who get stuck in them is their attitude. To keep the right perspective, magnify the right things in your life. When you come up against challenges, remind myself of all the great things God has done for you and begin to thank Him for allowing you to know Him. Be Happy! Follow God’s Laws. A thankful attitude is a form of praise that shows that your faith and hope is in God. Today, to take inventory of your thoughts. Maybe even make a list of all things that are magnified in your life right now. Hold that list out in front of you and think about how big your God is!
Evaluate what you have in your hands, to be willing to release everything to God. Allow Him to order and direct your steps so you can embrace the very best that He has in store for your life!
June 29, 2009
See, the key to receiving God’s direction for your life is to trust Him with all of your heart. It doesn’t say, “Trust Him when everything makes sense to your head.” In fact, most times what God says is the complete opposite of what makes sense in our natural minds. For example if you need help; help others; it doesn’t make sense to your mind to give away what you do have but, God’s Word says to give and it shall be given back to you in abundance–pressed down. God says, “Don’t return evil for evil, but overcome evil with good.” God says, “If you’ll forgive. I’ll forgive you.” Whether or not you realize it, God is working in you, helping you to want to obey Him. Our lives should imitate Jesus in every possible way. “Be humble like Jesus”-refraining from arguing and complaining so that no one can speak a word of blame against us. When you imitate Jesus, no one will be able to find something wrong with you because you will be living a clean and moral life above reproach. In God’s kingdom, whatever you sow is what you will reap. I want to reap good. I want to reap blessings. I want God to direct my path, and I’m sure you do, too! That is why we have to follow God’s instructions even when it doesn’t make sense to our natural minds. When you follow God’s system, you are showing that you trust Him with all of your heart. And when you trust Him, He’ll direct you and, He’ll lead you.
Lord, thank you for working your will and your way in me. I will not complain or argue, but I will live a clean and innocent life so others will see you in me. What a blessing to know that you will even help me to want to obey you.
June 22, 2009
Giving ourselves to God is a process that starts in the mind. We must keep a guard on our thoughts. We must watch what we read, what we look at, and what we let into our mind. Wrong thoughts cannot be allowed to linger there. We are to be transformed; Roman 12:1,2 (in the King James’ translation). How? By the renewing of our minds. We have to live in the word daily, learning from lives of Abraham, Isaac, Perter, Paul, and other great men and woman of God. Take the hand of Jesus and say, “God, I want to obey you. Just let me know which way to go. Tell me where to turn, and I’ll do it. Because I know how delighted you would be if I’d go in your way instead of my own.
June 19, 2009
During challenging seasons in life, we have to learn right in the midst of the adversity, that’s the time–more than ever–to expect a flood of GOD favor; a flood of healing, a flood of vindication, a flood of protection. Our attitude should be, “It may be dark, but I know the God of the breakthrough is about to turn things around!” “My child may be off course, but I know the God of the breakthrough is about to bring him back.” “Business may be slow, but I’m expecting the God of the breakthrough to release a flood of His favor, a flood of new clients, a flood of new sales, a flood of promotion.”
“For You, O Lord, are my Lamp; the Lord lightens my darkness”
II Samuel 22:29
June 13, 2009
The more we will experience God’s freedom. Every time you release an area of your life to Him, when you choose God’s Word over the temptations of the world, you are finding new freedom.
I am free today because Christ has set me free! I will not allow myself to be burdened down with wrong thinking, negative attitudes, or anything that displeases God.
Galatians 5:1
June 5, 2009
What a joy to know that God is watching our progress, and that He is always ready to point us in the right direction. See what God tells us: He says He will instruct us, guide us, advise us, and watch what we do. He will lead us to the best pathways for our lives. That why we thank him, love him, trust him and ask him for his help to stay in the best pathway of our life.
June 4, 2009
How many times you have watched the clouds. I have thought of the clouds of discouragement and suffering that temporarily veil the sunlight of God’s love. Yes, clouds will come. They are part of the fabric of life. But by God’s grace we need not be depressed by their presence. The Bible has a great deal to say about clouds, for they are symbolic of the spiritual forces that obscure the face of God. The Bible indicates that clouds are given to us for a purpose, that there is glory in the clouds. In Exodus 16:10 we read, “They looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud.” Without the clouds there would be no shield from the burning sun. There would be no lavish sunsets; no rain; no light; no beautiful, picturesque landscapes. Like the misty billows that float above us, they protect us from the brightness of the sun; they reveal the glory of God, and from their lofty height God speaks to us. Like the children of Israel, we are travelers to the Promised Land. As the Israelites traveled through the wilderness, the Bible says, “The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way” (Exodus 13:21).
One of the best ways to get rid of discouragement is to remember that Christ is coming again.
Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. … I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:1-3).
June 3, 2009
If you spend your whole life running from your challenges, it’s as if they never go away, those challenges will follow you everywhere you go. But that doesn’t have to be you! Instead, stand firm on God’s promises. Declare His Word over your life. Ask God to give you wisdom and direction as you face the difficulties in your life so that you can take hold of the freedom He has prepared for you! Remember, life is lived one day at a time, and the way to prepare for tomorrow is to live at your very best today. Whether you want to further your career or change some bad habits, if you’ll do what you know to do today, God will help you get to where you need to be tomorrow. Every day lived well is one day closer to accomplishing your dreams. Start using what you have and doing what you know to do, and God will open the door to new opportunity.
May 30, 2009
God assures us that He listens to us, and it pleases and honors Him when we demonstrate our confidence in Him.
Confidence in God has a great recompense of reward. He can save your life, your business, your family, your marriage, your health, and more! We must believe that God’s promises are our very own. Faith is not an emotion-it is acting on a legal contract. Begin now to exercise your faith in God by confessing that you believe and receive and by thanking Him every day until you see the manifestation of what you’re believing Him for. Your answer is on the way!
May 28, 2009
When you can’t see him, trust him…. Jesus is closer than you’ve ever dreamed. Make the decision to lay hold of the victory that Christ gave you. Don’t allow anything to hold you back from the wonderful promises God has in store for you!
May 26, 2009
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for being the Author and Finisher of my faith. I choose to submit every area of my mind, will, and emotions to You. I invite You to have Your way in me and complete what You’ve started in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
May 25, 2009
How Persistent Are You?
How great is your desire to be faithful? How much do you want to please Jesus? How big is your desire to be a strong soldier of Jesus Christ? If you will ask and keep on asking, seek and keep in seeking, you will receive from God. This kind of persistence is what Jesus talked about in Luke 11:9-shameless persistence that won’t give up.
May 22, 2009
Have faith, believe, obey, ask
To have faith means you see it in the Word and know that God honors His promises. To believe means to act like God told you the trusth. To obey means to remove any obstacle that stands between you and God’s best. To ask is to come to the place where you can enter into His presence filled with faith and just ask Him for the very best He has for you!
May 20, 2009
Make the decision every day to rejoice in the Lord! Put a smile on your face and let the whole world know your hope is in the Lord.
Father God, I choose to rejoice in You. I know that Your goodness goes way beyond my difficulty. I know that even when I don’t see a way, You are making a way for me. Fill me with Your supernatural peace and joy as I surrender every area of my life to You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
May 17, 2009
That means you get up in the morning with a song in your heart! You go out each day with a smile on your face. Things may not always go your way, but don´t get discouraged. Shake it off and count it all joy. When you live with this attitude, God is going to reverse and restore every area of your life!
May 16, 2009
Get into the habit of focusing on your victories. Remember, every good and perfect gift comes from Him. As you praise and thank Him for His favor and victory in your life, He´ll open up supernatural doors for you.
In the Bible, David encountered many difficult situations. That spirit of heaviness tried to steal his destiny. But do you know what he did? He started talking to himself. He said, “Why are you cast down, oh my soul? Put your hope in the Lord.” He was saying, “David, snap out of it! Why are you discouraged? Why have you lost your joy? God is still on the throne.
May 14, 2009
Overcoming Difficult Times
As you put your trust in the Lord and praise Him, He´ll give you His strength and empower you to overcome every obstacle you may face!
Father in heaven, thank you for the strength to overcome the difficult times. I choose to shake off the spirit of heaviness by praising and worshiping you. I bless you today and always. In Jesus´ Name. Amen
May 10, 2009
Even though you do nice things for someone that nobody knows about, God observes those things, and He keeps an account of your good works. Your account will be opened in heaven where you may redeem rewards that can never be taken away. God observes and rewards your good deeds. Isn’t that good news?
May 3, 2009
If you trust in God with all your heart, He will direct your steps. He purchased your salvation at Calvary, don’t reason and try to understand everything. Just let God give you strength, and you will be an overcomer. You’ll be more than a conqueror because He’s directing your steps!
May 1, 2009
See Yourself As God Sees You
God doesn’t call us to do things that we aren’t equipped to handle. He sees us so differently than we wee ourselves. Don’t listen to the voice of discouragement that plays like a recording in your mind. Don’t listen to the people around you. Don’t look at your circumstances. If you do, you’ll never be able to accomplish anything. Just begin to see yourself as God sees you-fearless and courageous, mighty and bold! The choice is yours to make. It may look impossible to you, but trust in God-He can do the supernatural. It’s time for you to shep into the abundance life God has for you!
April 30, 2009
I encourage you today, no matter what may be happening around you, no matter what you may hear, or what you may see on the news, determine to dwell in the secret place of His presence. You can come into His presence anytime, from anywhere. Just simply open your heart and give Him thanks and praise; magnify Him as Lord over life.
April 28, 2009
If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says GOD, “I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care if you’ll only get to know and trust Me. Call Me and I’ll answer, be at your side in bad times; I’ll rescue you, then throw you a party. I’ll give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation!”
April 24, 2009
God Keeps Every Promise
Step outdoors today and take a close look at the beautiful trees and flowers, the earth and sky, and the birds that sing to you each morning. If God made all of these for your pleasure and enjoyment, will He not also keep all of the promises He’s made to you in His Word? God loves to make and keep promises to you as His child because He loves you dearly. Whatever happens today, know that God can handle it. It won’t be too hard for Him. His Word is packed with promises that everything is going to turn out for good for those who love Him. Enjoy the beauty of God’s wondrous creation today. Hope in the Lord and rejoice in the fact that His promises belong to you!
April 17, 2009
Trust in God As a Little Child
Little children have trusting hearts. They trust their moms and dads because they don’t know anybody else when they’re first born. But if we, as adults, could have hearts like little children and just trust Jesus for our needs, I think we’d receive a lot more from Him.
April 12, 2009
Give Your Life to Jesus this Easter
Everyone can know the power of the resurrected Christ. If you will put your trust in Him by faith, Jesus Christ will go with you through disappointments, tragedies and trials—through all the circumstances of life.
April 11, 2009 (Easter Message)
We worship a risen, living Savior who has promised to give immortality to all who believe on His name. No longer do men and women need to stumble in the fog and darkness of hopelessness. A Light shines brighter than the noonday sun, offering hope to everyone who has been born again.
The Bible says, “The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin” (Cf. 1 John 1:7).
April 10, 2009
I encourage you today; if you are believing to see the promises of God come to fruition in your life, don’t give up! He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. You may be tired, things may seem dark, but remember it’s always darkest just before the dawn appears. When you are weak, that’s when His strength will rise up in you! Keep standing, keep believing, keep declaring His Word over your life. Don’t give up because God wants to pour out His abundant blessing in every area of your life!