“You weren't put on earth to be remembered. You were put here to prepare for eternity.” ― Rick Warren
YOU ARE LOVED BEYOND MEASURE!!!
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
YES THERE IS A REASON TO CHEER UP! GOD LOVES YOU SO MUCH!! COME AS YOU ARE TO GOD!!!
When you feel insufficient how do you react?
When you know you have messed up what's your immediate move?
When you feel unworthy and undeserving do you tend to move away from God?
It is when you are in the worst situation you need God the most!
Never run away from God.... Run to Him with all your broken pieces!
Luke 5:8
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesusʼ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!”
REALIZE YOUR NEED FOR GOD AND CLING ON TO HIM! WHERE ELSE COULD YOU FIND SHELTER AND COMFORT?? ALWAYS RUN TO GOD!!!
*"THE TRUE BELIEVER"*
*_"Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did."_* 1 John 2:6
His license plate proudly proclaimed “SAY NO.” But when the “outspoken” advocate for living a drug free life was stopped for speeding, the police officers discovered that he was transporting drugs in his automobile.
While we may shake our heads in disbelief at that man’s hypocrisy, he is not that different from many Christians. The Apostle John wrote, “Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Christ did.” We might say that this is an “If/Then” statement. John wants us to have no doubt about one important fact: “If we say that we live in God, then others will be able to see Christ in what we do and hear His love in what we say.” Rather troubling words, aren’t they?
In only a few words John states two ways that will assure us that we belong to Christ: Do what Christ says and live as Christ wants us to live. A few verses later in his little letter John clearly describes what he means: “Believe in the name of His Son and love one another.”
True “lived-out” Christian faith results in “loving behavior.” For this reason John reminds us that what we say and the way we act are proof that we are living in God and belong to Christ. If we are obedient to the teachings of Scripture and show God’s love as Jesus did, then we know without a doubt that we “live in God.”
Prayer: Father, we truly love You and want to “live in You” as You would have us to live. Make our faith strong, our love deep and our lives worthy of Your grace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
In John Bunyan’s classic allegory of the Christian life, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian arrives at the foot of a steep ascent called the Hill Difficulty, “at the bottom of which was a spring . . . Christian now went to the spring and drank to refresh himself, and then began to go up the hill.”
Perhaps the difficult mountain you face is a rebellious child or a serious medical diagnosis. The challenge seems more than you can endure. Before you face your next major task, visit the spring of refreshment that is God Himself.
Come to Him with all your weakness, weariness, helplessness, fear, and doubt. Then drink deeply of His power, strength, and wisdom. God knows all your circumstances and will supply a store of comfort, of spiritual strengthening and consolation. He will lift up your head and give you strength to go on.
Prayer:
Father, at this moment I turn to You for strength in my weakness, energy for my weariness, and faith in my doubt.
How you finish is more important than how you start it...
It is easy to quit but just take time to think what it took to start...
Don't you think God would have stopped it even in the beginning if it wasn't in His plan???
When you feel like quitting just cling on for a while and rest on the saviour. He will carry you through till the end!
Philippians 1:6
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
WHEN U FEEL LIKE QUITTING JUST DON'T GUVE UP! RUN TO THE ONE WHO INITIATED IT!! YES HE WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH TILL THE END!!!
You are observed every moment...
God's team is on work to keep you safe...
Your ways are always before Him...
You are monitored by the eyes of the loving FATHER...
Yes! Nothing would go wrong in your life...
Psalm 91:11
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
YOU ARE HIS OWN! HE WOULD MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS PERFECT IN YOUR LIFE!! GOD IS WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF!!!
Many times in life we speak in way so as to please people around us...
Many times we try not to tell the truth thinking it might hurt others...
Many times we do not want to say no because others would look down on us...
Your answers should be never based on your circumstances or on people who are around you.
Let your Yes be YES and your No be NO!
Matthew 5:37
All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
DON'T TRY TO PLEASE MEN WITH YOUR WORDS! ALWAYS PLEASE GOD!! LET YOUR YES BE YES AND YOUR NO BE NO!!!
It is very important to know God's plan and purpose for your life!
Do you know for what you have been called by God?
Do you know the God given purpose of your life?
Have you ever tried to find out God's expectation in your life?
Do you take time to think of ways to fulfilling God's desires for your life?
Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
YOU WERE CREATED WITH A PURPOSE! ASK GOD TO REVEAL TO YOU HIS WONDERFUL PLANS FOR YOUR LIFE!! DO YOU HAVE A THIRST TO LIVE TO FULFILL THE DESIRES OF GOD'S HEART TOWARDS YOU???
TELL IT TO HIM!
When troubled within yourself whom do you turn to?
When hurt by someone do you try to bounce back?
When your expectations are scattered and you are let down do you try to fight back?
When you feel feeble and insufficient do you seek for someone to lift you up?
When you are in a big need to whom do you make your first call?
Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
TELL IT ALL TO HIM! FIRST CALL YOUR DAD!! PRESENT YOUR REQUESTS TO HIM RATHER THAN TO MEN - YES HE LISTENS!!!
No more under the power of darkness!
He has already set you free from the power of darkness..
The forces of darkness cannot have claim over you and your household...
You have been bought with a great price The Blood of Jesus...
And there is no point in being afraid of anything for any reason...
Colossians 1:3
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves
ISN'T THAT AMAZING? THE DAY YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS YOU HAVE COME UNDER A NEW MANAGEMENT!! YES YOU ARE NOW INTO THE KINGDOM OF THE RISEN KING - WHY FEAR???
But God does!
Praise Him when you are still in the midst of the storms. Cheer up you are soon going to end up on the mountain top!
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
YES HE WOULD STAY WITH YOU TILL THE END! HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER!! STORMS DON'T LAST FOREVER BUT JESUS DOES!!!
I have a wonderful privilege!
I have been created in His image...
I have been called by name. My Lord knows me...
I have His breathe that keeps me alive...
I have a purpose and a reason for survival...
I am deeply loved and He would never give up on me...
Acts 17:28
‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’
MY LIFE IS PURPOSE DRIVEN! I BELONG TO THE MASTER PLANNER!! I AM ONE OF HIS MASTER PIECES!!!
God knows your past even before you could explain...
He knows how bad you have been and still He came seeking for you...
He knows that you are dust and that you need His strength to overcome...
He knows the struggles you have to overcome and is willing to help you out...
He has already paid the penalty and its now your turn to turn to Him!
Isaiah 43:18,19
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
DO NOT DWELL ON THE PAST! CONFESS IT BEFORE GOD AND BE CLEANSED!! KEEP MOVING ON!!!
Are u proud of yourself ? Don't fall into the trap of Pride!
To whom do you give glory in all your successes?
Do you empty yourself to be filled with God?
Only when u make room for Him, He can fill you...
Only when you thirst for His presence, He would cover you...
John 3:30
He must become greater; I must become less.”
YES THAT'S THE RIGHT KIND OF ATTITUDE! GIVE IT ALL TO HIM!! EMPTY YOURSELF IN HIS PRESENCE TO BE FILLED WITH HIS GLORY!!!
Rather than telling God our heart's desires it is better to leave it to His choice...
If you love God whole heartedly you would trust in His ways...
If you believe in Him totally you would surrender your life into His hands...
Then the way you pray would totally change!
Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”
PRAY FOR HIS WILL TO TAKE PLACE IN YOUR LIFE!! LEAVE THE CHOICE TO HIM!! HIS DECISIONS FOR YOUR LIFE ARE THE BEST ONES!!!
How do you react when you go through tough times?
What do you exhibit when you are disturbed from your comfort zone?
Do you treat others in the same way you want them to treat you?
When cornered and crushed remember it's time to give good essence!
James 1:2,3
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
LET YOUR BEHAVIOUR EXIHIBIT CHRIST WHO DWELLS IN YOU! WHEN CRUSHED ADD ESSENCE TO THE HANDS THAT CRUSH YOU!! YES IN A WAR OF EGO THE LOSER ALWAYS WINS!!!
It doesn't matter what I know...
It doesn't matter how rich I am...
It doesn't matter how much wordly knowledge I have gained...
It doesn't matter how much wealth I possess...
It doesn't matter what's my background is...
All that matters is " The One who is with me"
John 1:2
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God
I HAVE A FATHER WHO LIVES WITH ME, IN ME! HE IS GREATER THAN THE ONE WHO LIVES IN THE WORLD!! I HAVE A SPECIAL SOMEONE - JESUS IN MY LIFE!!!
Take Your Life Back
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"...take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."
2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV
TODAY'S WORD:
Do you ever feel like things in your life are out of control? Usually that happens when we allow our circumstances to dictate our thoughts and attitudes. You might say, "Well, the economy is wreaking havoc on my business." Or, "This relationship is just too far gone." Today is the day to take your life back! We live in this natural realm, but as believers, we are not limited by this natural realm. We can tap into God's supernatural power, but it starts by making every thought line up with the Word of God.
Today, take your life back by taking your thoughts back. Don't allow the enemy to have access any longer. Instead, meditate on the Word of God daily and allow His truth to sink down deep into your spirit. Let His truth set you free!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father, thank You for empowering me to live in victory. I choose to take my life back by taking captive every thought and submitting it to You. Help me to live a life that is pleasing to You today and every day in Jesus' name. Amen."
Align Your Thoughts
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he..."
Proverbs 23:7, NKJV
TODAY'S WORD:
Sometimes we need to just stop and think about what we are thinking about! The Bible tells us that what happens on the inside of us—our thoughts, attitudes and motives—are more important to God than what happens on the outside. You can fool people all day long by saying the right things, but the scripture tells us that God is looking at our hearts. He wants our thoughts and attitudes to come into alignment with His Word so that we can see His promises come to pass in our lives.
Remember, your life will follow the course you set with your mind. When you align your thoughts with God's thoughts, your life will follow Him. Jeremiah 29 tells us that His thoughts are for our good. His thoughts are for our peace. His thoughts are for our victory! So today, align your thoughts with His thoughts by meditating on His Word. Embrace His promises so that you can move forward into the life of victory He has prepared for you!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father, today I surrender every area of my life to You. Help my thoughts to line up with Your Word. Bring Your promises to my remembrance today as I meditate on You in Jesus' name. Amen."
Lean on Him
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
Proverbs 3:5, NIV
TODAY'S WORD:
Are you facing a situation that seems like it has no logical solution? Sometimes we have to turn our minds off, stop trying to figure it all out, stop overanalyzing, and stop researching everything. When you don't see the answer in the natural realm, it's time to stop leaning on your own understanding and choose to trust God.
Sometimes our minds can be a distraction to our "inner sensor" or that place inside where God speaks to our hearts. Our minds can allow fear and dread to distract us from what God is trying to tell us. That's why the scripture says that we can't lean on our own understanding. We have to take time to shut off the distractions, shut off fear, and listen to what's going on inside of us. That's where faith rises up. That's where all of the sudden, you'll feel a spark of hope even when things look impossible.
Today, no matter what it looks like in the natural, choose to lean on Him. Trust that He has favor in store for your future. Trust that something good is about to happen. Trust Him because He alone can take you to new levels in every area of your life!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father, today I choose to lean on You. I choose to trust that You are working on my behalf. I won't put my confidence in what I see, but I will trust in Your Word which remains true forever in Jesus' name. Amen."
Each Day
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly."
Psalm 5:3, NLT
TODAY'S WORD:
What are some of the things you do each day? We are all creatures of habit in one way or another, but do you wait expectantly each day like the psalmist? Most people bring their requests each day; but really, the key to seeing God move in your life is found in the second part of this verse—to wait expectantly.
When you go out with an attitude of faith and expectancy, you are opening the door for God to move on your behalf. You are declaring with your actions that you trust Him. The more you spend time in His Word, the easier it is to trust Him because you know Him. Make time for Him; make time for His Word. Bring your requests and wait expectantly each and every day!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father, I dedicate this day to You. Thank You for all the blessings You have prepared for me. I wait expectantly on You, knowing that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf in Jesus' name. Amen."
Do we praise God like David did?
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.
(Psalms 113:3 (KJV))
Let us think about this passage. Do we truly realize what it is saying?
Think about the time in history when this was written. Most people were up and working when the sun was coming up and most people went to bed with the sun going down. The sun actually reflected the waking hours of most people when this was written. Perhaps we should read it with a fresh perspective and a slightly paraphrased translation.
From the time that we wake up until the time that we go to sleep, let us praise God!
Doesn’t that make more sense to us as we place the passage in the context of our lives today?
I honestly believe that this is what David was telling us when he wrote this Psalm. We are to praise God with every waking breath that we take. We are to live our lives fully devoted to God. No wonder that David was known as a man after God’s own heart. He spent every waking moment in praise of the God that he longed to be with.
Can we honestly say the same about our praise?
Arise Shine
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you."
Isaiah 60:1, NIV
TODAY'S WORD:
I believe that God wants to exceed your expectations! He has amazing things stored up for you. He'll take you places that you've never dreamed and give you breaks that seemed impossible. His glory is rising upon His people. Things are going to fall into place so that you can accomplish what God has placed in your heart. Even the hidden dreams that you've given up on, God has not given up on. He is going to do exceedingly, abundantly above and beyond all you could ask, think or imagine!
Your mind may try to talk you out of it, but if you'll listen with your heart, it will resonate on the inside of you. Don't let discouragement hold you back or keep you down. It's time for you to arise. It's time for you to shine. Let that sink down into your spirit today because it's time for you to receive every spiritual blessing and move forward in the destiny He has prepared for you!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Heavenly Father, I come to You today with an open and humble heart. Thank You for choosing me and preparing a bright future for me. I will arise and shine. Let everything I do bring honor to You in Jesus' name. Amen."
What Defines Your Future?
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"You will also declare a thing, and it will be established..."
Job 22:28, NKJV
TODAY'S WORD:
In the Old Testament, there was an Israelite woman who was about to give birth. She had just heard that the Ark of the Covenant which housed God's presence had been stolen. She was so upset about it that she named her baby boy Ichabod, which means "the glory has departed." Notice what she did; she named her future by what was happening in her present. She could have just as easily named him "the glory will return," but she was so focused on the negative, so caught up in where she was at that moment, that she defined her future by it.
Friend, don't ever name your future by your present-day circumstances. You may have had some hard times in the past, but get that "Ichabod" spirit off of you. It may look like you're stuck in a rut and you don't really see how you could ever rise any higher, but don't speak defeat over your life. Instead, name your future: blessed, prosperous, successful, victorious, healthy, whole, strong, talented, creative, wise. Declare what God's Word says so that you can move forward in the destiny He has prepared for you!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father, thank You for the good future that You have prepared for me. Today I choose to come into agreement with Your Word and speak Your blessing over my life. Keep me close to You and show me Your ways in Jesus' name! Amen."
Nothing is Wasted
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Romans 8:28, NIV
TODAY'S WORD:
Life can be full of ups and downs, twists and turns. We've all had to face challenges and difficulties. But did you know that everything you've been through up until now is getting you prepared for what God is going to do in your future? Nothing in your life has been wasted. Every disappointment, every setback, every person that did you wrong, every lonely night, God is going to turn around and use for your good!
During the difficult times, we grow and mature. That's when our faith is stretched and our character is developed. God didn't send that hardship, but He'll use it to get you prepared for your next step. Those adversities will help make you and mold you into the person you are called to be.
You may be experiencing tough times today, but remember, nothing is ever wasted. Have the attitude that says, "This is a new day. Things are shifting in my favor. This difficulty is not going to stop me. It's going to promote me. God is going to use it to lift me up and lead me into victory all the days of my life!"
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father, thank You for drawing me close to You. I choose to dwell in the secret place of Your presence. I know that with You, nothing in my life is wasted. Thank You for Your peace and protection as You carry me through the difficult places into the place of victory in Jesus' name. Amen."
Honesty—The Only Policy
Today's Scripture:
Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase. - Proverbs 13:11
Today's Word:
People who are hasty for success and wealth often resort to dishonest means. They lie, cheat and even come up with elaborate scams to deceive the innocent and naive. They may succeed for a while, but as God’s Word declares, “wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished.”
The same verse states that “he who gathers by labor will increase.” So my friend, be diligent in your work. Trust in the Lord’s favor and goodness, and not in get-rich-quick schemes or scams. Conduct your affairs with honesty and integrity because the Lord hates “dishonest scales,” but “a just weight is His delight” (Proverbs 11:1).
Beloved, God wants you blessed and free of lack, but not through compromising your moral standards. He doesn’t want you losing sleep because you are worried about the law knocking on your door. So do it His way—honest, diligent work empowered by His unmerited favor—and enjoy His divine success.
Prayer:
Lord, Help me to be honest in everything I do today. I want to exalt you and let your glory shine in me. Give me pure conscience and help me walk upright. I trust in your favor and goodness, in Jesus name. Amen !
The Attitude of an Overcomer
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith."
1 John 5:4, NIV
TODAY'S WORD:
Are you facing some challenges or experiencing some unexpected setbacks? We all have things that come against us, but God didn't create us to be overwhelmed and overcome; He created us to be overcomers!
During the times when we face challenges, it's our attitude that is most important. Think about it for a minute. When something isn't going your way month after month, how do you respond? Are you tempted to get sour or start expecting the worst? Does your mind start going "ninety-to-nothing" playing out all the scenarios? It may be easy to get down and discouraged, but if we go around thinking it's never going to work out, our attitude limits what God can do. But when we dig our heels in knowing that God is bigger than our problems, when we fight the good fight of faith, that's what allows God to show up and turn negative situations around.
Today, remember, you are created to overcome. There is victory already in store for your future. Stand strong with the attitude of an overcomer and watch what God will do on your behalf!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father, thank You for making me an overcomer in Christ Jesus. I trust that You are bigger than my problems and that You are working on my behalf. Thank You for the victory in store for my future in Jesus' name! Amen."
No Fear
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear..."
1 John 4:18, NIV
TODAY'S WORD:
Do you know what the anecdote for fear is? The first thing many people would say is faith; however, the scripture tells us that perfect love is what drives out all fear.
When we truly understand how much God loves us, what can we possibly be afraid of? The scripture tells us that God is love. When we are one with God through a relationship with His Son, Jesus, we are wrapped in perfect love. We can find security in His love. We can find peace in His love. We can find refuge, provision and joy in His love. His love knows no limits. It has no boundaries. His love never changes. There is nothing you can do to make Him love you any more, and there is nothing you can do to make Him love you any less.
Today, open your heart and receive His love. Meditate on His goodness and faithfulness. As you do, those old fears will melt away, and you will move confidently into the life of victory He has prepared for you.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father, I come before You with a humble heart. Show me Your love and fill me with Your peace. Help me to be an example of Your love to the people around me. I bless Your name today and forever in Jesus' name. Amen."
