For My Good
Hebrews 10:22, “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”
Good morning! Praying that everyone got up on the right side of the bed this morning and left negativity back in our dreams! May we use today to find understanding in all things that happen on our journey through life. Today let’s focus on the reasons we need to accept the things God has planned for us and has allowed to enter the path we are walking. If we search the Bible, we can find that the goodness of God works for us by offering salvation, protection, provisions, and unconditional love. When we begin living life as a child of God, His goodness flows through us, helping others understand how they can have that life too. When we forget how much He has provided, we lose sight of why He provided. When we doubt His reasoning, we lose part of our faith. God taught us that when we do good, it would be returned to us. When He makes a decision that benefits us, yet we cannot see that reasoning at that moment; we must accept that is for our good! We cannot keep asking why; there just may not be an answer we want to hear. Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” All believers when receiving salvation, become disciples, followers of God; which means we are constantly working to be more like Jesus. God works through life challenges to help guide us away from stubborn pride, to teach maturity, then teach dependence on Him. While doing this He helps us to look beyond what the world offers and get the mindset of a heavenly home with Him. God is capable of working out all events whether good or bad, into positive outcomes. Just like when we are children or young adults begrudging our parents, teachers, bosses, of their warnings of what circumstances can happen when we fail to do the right thing. We hear it time and time again; it is all for your good! As we mature, as problems occur, as the memory processes those past warnings; we know that they meant them for our good. God knew the people of the Bible could not and would not understand that what He allowed or prevented was for their good. He knew what was good for them and us, that’s why He gave the Bible as a guide to avoiding the bad, and as a way to learn the good. Today, let’s move back to trusting God’s plan; asking Him for guidance, then accept that it’s all for our good!
Scriptures:
Read: Psalms 23:1-6, Luke 6:35, John 3:16, Hebrews 10:22-24, Hebrews 12:5-7,10-11, Deuteronomy 8:5-6, Proverbs 13:24, Job 5:17-18, Revelation 3:19, II Corinthians 9:8, II Peter 3:9, James 1:2-4, I Corinthians 10:13, Romans 5:3-4, Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 3:1-7, 11-13, Proverbs 15:32-33, I John 1:9, Galatians 5:22-26, Titus 2:11-14, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 6:9-10, Micah 6:8
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for your guidance, for your grace, for your mercy. Thank you for always being there to catch us when we fall, when we lose trust, when we let the world take over. Father, continue to show us the right path, and help us to see that you know what is good for us. Amen.
The Way You Move
Ephesians 3:20-21, “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask and think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”
Salutations good people! Welcome to another day provided for us by a gracious loving God! May today be the day that we show others how you can move inside each of us; causing us to show more of you on the outside. We know that many people have the mindset of not believing what they cannot see. They constantly say show me, prove it to me. Some believe that by seeing it, it becomes more real. But this is kind of rhetoric; because we can’t see the wind but it’s there, we feel it. We can’t see love or gratitude; yet, we feel it with emotions from inside! I believe that each of us sees what we want to see; whether we are shone actual proof. While getting my degree, I came across a quote by C.S. Lewis, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” I found that to be a profound statement in facts that something like the sun created by God, can indeed shine light on other things so that we can behold them! When we look back in the Old Testament, we remember how God appeared as objects so humans could “see” Him. We saw how He moved through those objects. The burning bush, the cloud during the day, the pillar of fire at night, the Star of Bethlehem that led the wise men; the list goes on. God moves by comforting, prompting, through conviction, direct intervention, His spoken word; sometimes using dramatic displays, other times subtle yet quiet means. He also moves in response to how we are faithful, obedient and humble in actions; and through prayers. God can also move through the voice of someone called to speak instructions and messages specific to the need you have, at the very moment you needed those words! So, today, or maybe on another day, when you feel like you can’t see how God is moving in your life; stop, focus, pray. He is being quiet, yet He is working it through for your benefit, but in His timing. There is always a reason why we can’t see it right at the moment we think it should be moving. The way we move is not the way He moves! Patience my friend, you will see the way He moves!
Scriptures:
Read: II Pet.1:21, Ps.37:4-5,23,28,34,39-40, I John1:9, Phil.4:6,13,19, Gal.2:20, Rom.8:28, Matt.17:20, Is.41:10, Prov.24:3-4, Eph.2:10, II Tim.1:7, Josh.1:9, Phil.1:6, Ps.32:8, Ps.23:1-6, John15:5, Is.42:5-6, Rev.4:11, II Cor.6:2, Deut.5:33
Prayer:
Dear God, we come now humbly thanking you for just moving on our behalf, yet at your pace and not ours. Help us God, to understand that seeing is not believing, our believing without seeing truly is. God, guide us now to learn how to move for you, to accept how you move within and without our lives. Please continue to be present in our lives with your presence. Amen.
Something Better
II Corinthians 4:16, “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”
Good morning! May today be blessed for each of you! Hoping that positivity has kept you working and looking toward good days and no negative vibe is going to enter your presence on this day. Today, we want to look at what makes us reach for something better. We each are born with the ability to learn, grow and become. We could say it is just nature, but we know creation is God’s and He knows each step we can take to grow and succeed. He has made a plan for each of us; a journey that He already knows and that He knows what you will go through as we search for something better! Within the goals we establish for ourselves after we have grown up enough; both physically and mentally; the need to keep becoming something more than what we are pushes us. As we look for “better”, we must pray about it, meditate with God on it, and discuss it with fellow Christians or people who are genuinely supporting our hopes and dreams. We also need to remember that He provided a book with lessons, examples, and wisdom that will provide better ways to move forward on the right paths. Realizing and then acting on His guidance, God will work with you through all circumstances; providing strength when you are weak, opportunity when you don’t see it, and sometimes transforming pain into purpose. As we grow, and allow God to lead and guide, our lives can be changed and enriched daily. Our society today says we all have three goals: personal fulfillment/growth, building lasting relationships, then making a positive contribution to the world. Each has direct meanings that cause us to search for what God offers more of: purpose, connection, and well-being; these can be accomplished easier when we accept God’s guidance. Working toward being more like Jesus helps us show empathy, love, forgiveness; traits that honor God’s word. So today, let’s begin with positive thoughts, renewing of our minds, then praying to God to help us find the “something better”!
Scriptures:
Read: Titus 3:5, Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 12:2, Psalms 51:10, II Corinthians 5:17, I Corinthians 10:13, John 3:16-17, Lamentations 3:22-23, Revelation 21:4, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 10:22, Colossians 3:2, 10-12, Philippians 4:6-7,13, Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13, I Peter 1:13, I John 5:4-5, II Corinthians 7:1, II Timothy 2:15, Hosea 6:3, Ezekiel 36:26, Ezekiel 18:31, Lamentations 5:21
Prayer:
Dear Lord, today we want to acknowledge that we need you in our lives to guide us through this life’s journey. Thank you, Lord, for your word that provides examples of lessons, teachings and show us how others found something better by trusting and obeying you. Lord, we ask that you continue helping us on a daily basis to become more like Jesus, and to realize the mercy and grace you have given us is because of your deep love for us. Amen.
Broken Pieces Together Again
Jeremiah 18:4, “And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.”
Greetings friends! I pray this is finding you waking to an absolute joyful day of chasing negative vibes out the door and out of your way while getting started on routines, habits, or even vacation plans! Today while we begin, I would like to look at how our lives can be broken, cracked, dismantled; yet can find the way to placing all those pieces back together. There is a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery (Kintsugi) that has touched my thoughts on putting broken pieces together again. They focus on the details by finding beauty in imperfection. I see that as the same way God heals us; whether through sickness, heartache, betrayal, even how we accept death. The Japanese believe that there is resilience in imperfection; that broken items can become more beautiful after restoration; that the object should not be discarded, because of a flaw. Just like God does when we accept Him and ask for forgiveness of our sins and accept salvation through Jesus; God proves that there is no sin that cannot be forgiven. He says that we can be changed; that we can be made whole again; that He won’t discard us. The only way to be discarded is to not accept salvation and to not receive Him; thus, we spend eternity in hell instead of heaven. When we allow God to restore the broken pieces, we allow His grace to rebuild a flawed life into a repaired life. The restoring comes through us renewing our minds through reading His word, surrendering ourselves to His teaching, His guidance and then trusting His timing. We also must put aside our past, leave behind anything or anyone that will steal our joy. God works diligently to restore our peace, our joy and create a new purpose in our lives. Understanding the process will be the hardest part; “Rome wasn’t built in a day”, will be the quote we must work through! Restoration, regeneration, revitalization; comes with work; lots of rebuilding. Connect with other believers that understand how to gather the pieces, choose the right glue, and then help to put them together. Pray daily that you can receive the strength God offers so that all your broken pieces will be put together again!
Scriptures:
Read: Jeremiah 18:2-6, Psalms 51:8,10,17, Psalms 34:18, Psalms 147:3, II Corinthians 4:7, II Corinthians 12:9-10, Isaiah 30:14-15, 20-21, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 4:15-16, I John 1:9, Hosea 10:12, Proverbs 25:4, James 4:7-8, Romans 9:20-24, II Corinthians 5:17, II Timothy 2:1-26, Jeremiah 17:14-18
Prayer:
Father God, we come now offering our broken selves to you, believing and trusting that you can mend every hurt, every pain. Thank you, Father, for the Bible that shows exactly how we can rebuild ourselves to the person you want us to be. Thank you, Father for showing us grace and mercy when we couldn’t accept the right path you had chosen. We ask humbly now that you gather the pieces that are broken and mend them, create a new and more beautiful person who accepts and follows you. Amen.
Trust To Be Okay
Psalms 9:10, “And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.”
Hello friends! Praying this finds you in good health, good spirits; that you are ready for another day, facing everything with God at your side. For those who may have brought a negative thought or action into the morning that may be upsetting the flow of your day; I would like to suggest praying! In every morning, I choose to say thankyou God for waking me up, for the sounds of silence in that moment when I need to call on God to just fill me with His presence. Trust Him to arrive right on time; to enter your room; to speak to you in a voice only you can hear. When we open ourselves to His presence we have opened the door to positive actions, responses, strength beyond what the world offers. If you really want your minds to stay focused on peace, trust Him to provide it! When in denial, pray, when in turmoil, pray; when in doubt, pray; through all moments, trust Him to work in and through you. We might change, but God never changes; His guidance never changes; His character, love and power will not change. To find trust we must consistently give worries and doubts to Him completely. When the devil keeps telling you that you cannot make it, you cannot get through this, you cannot trust God; stop, gain your control back! Remember how you have already come this far; how God never fails; how He never falters in His love, His protection, His promises that have never changed. Trusting means believing; believing means you have faith in all that God has taught you. Trusting brings greater happiness, understanding, a blessed relationship with Him. Everyone has doubt, everyone slips in denial, but through it all, when we put our trust in God, good things start to happen. Finding true peace only comes when we stay focused on God, place our burdens on His shoulders, and believe wholeheartedly that HE can make all things good! Use consistency in your daily actions by following His guidance. Study scriptures, pray about everything, practice obedience; become the person God intended you to be. Move beyond habits of worship, make them a mainstay in your character, your life. Giving it all to God will then help you to trust everything will be okay.
Scriptures:
Read: Psalms 56:3-4, Psalms 13:5, Isaiah 26:3-4, Mark 11:23-26, Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:6-7, Jeremiah 17:7-8, John 14:1-4, Psalms 28:7, Joshua 1:9, Psalms 31:14-15, Romans 12:2, Romans 8:28, Nahum 1:7, Hebrews 11:6, Psalms 91:1-2, Psalms 62:5-8, I John 4:13-19, Isaiah 12:2-6
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, today we come with humble adoration, looking to you for answers to all things. Father, we need reassurance daily; we need your strength and not our own. Help us Father, to call on you, to believe in you, to trust in you. Father, today and every day guide us, teach us, show us how to love, obey, to become the disciple you know we can be. Help us to let others see Jesus in us; to see how trusting in you makes all things new. Amen.
Reason To Carry On
Deuteronomy 31:6, “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Good morning! This is another day we have been given; a day that we can be positive in a world that promotes negative. May we use today to gain strength from God to handle anything that comes upon us during this day. Today, let us focus on the positive things that will carry us through. This brings us to identifying that changes can be a part of life; but let yourself focus on what thoughts, actions and responses you need to control and which are out of your control. When we allow the devil to slip in and try to take over our positive lives, we must get back to our spiritual disciplines. Finding peace within and without takes work; Bible study, prayer time, worship; all these push you to fight against the devil and his negative antics. Seek out other believers so that you can be encouraged in your journey. In every day, we must find strength from deep within; that strength that only God can provide. Reach for Him to show you practical, emotional and psychological strategy that can help build a real sense of purpose in all that you do. Everyone has that inner survival mode that can click on at a moments notice! When we look at the relationship with God, we remember how to gain perseverance; how to show gratitude, and love. When we get back to His promises, our lives will search for the future with hope, endurance, the want of seeing an eternity in heaven. We can then see trials as not a burden but just a stepping stone in our journey. We can now place anything that feels negative on Jesus’ shoulders; thus, gaining rest, peace, protection. While getting back your focus, remember God is ever present; He never leaves you, He ask only that you trust Him. He can give you everything you need daily, to keep carrying on.
Scripture:
Read: Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Isaiah 46:4, Isaiah 43:2,18-19, Psalms 40:1-4, Romans 15:13, Psalms 71:16-19, Matthew 11:28, Deuteronomy 20:4, I John 5:4-5, Romans 8:37-39, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 34:4, II Chronicles 15:7, Isaiah 26:3-4, John 16:33, Psalms 22:8, Psalms 33:18-22, I Corinthians 12:9-12
Prayer:
Lord, today we come with piles of negative feelings and emotions; needing peace. Lord, we ask humbly for your strength to lift us back up, back to where you are. Please Lord, come and fill us with peace, with joy, with worship, that will lighten the load of what we carry inside. Lord, bring us back to the knowledge of you and help us remember from where our help comes from. Thank you, Lord for your ever-present help, even when we stray or deny, even when the world pushes us away from you. Amen.
Grace Greater Than Sin
I Corinthians 15:10, "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was in me.”
Hello again dear friends! My hope is that you gained rest and relaxation through the night and are now ready and willing to greet this day we are given! Today again, we want to look toward how grace has provided an out for sin. By grace, Jesus sacrificed so that He overcame sin, then offered each of us redemption, thus breaking sins hold; even covering our past. We are given grace daily for the shortcomings we as humans all have. When we think about it, grace not only matches sins power, it becomes like superman, it dominates and then removes it! Grace should be a present power used for freedom, not a cover that just hides the sin. This leads us back to scripture; God’s word and His promises; no sin is too big; no life is out of God’s reach; or His ability to save and rescue! While we may feel that we are not worthy; we must remember that no one is worthy; but God’s love abounds through each and every one of us. Here is a thought about grace; four types of grace; a) Saving grace(salvation), b) Sanctifying grace (growing in holiness), c) Sustaining grace (strength for enduring) and d) Serving grace (ministering/doing good works). Each of these help us to gain/receive grace from God through faith because we are working at doing God’s will to one day spend eternity with Him. We must also remember, that while sin can separate us from God, leading us on paths He didn’t want for us; grace is how He brings us back to the fold! Receiving grace restores our fellowship with Him, then gives us the strength to say no to anything negative or sinful. God is always ready to forgive and welcome us back into His presence; and He ask so little in return. When we accept Him, we become new, better; we gain a purpose to continue; to put away anything sinful and harmful; everything that will not lead us to heaven. So, the next time you feel inadequate or just unworthy; stop, pray, ask for forgiveness and know that God’s grace is greater than any sin!
Scripture:
Eph.2:8-9, II Cor.12:9-10, Heb.4:15-16, John1:16-17, Acts15:10-11, James4:6-7, Rom.6:14-18,22-23, I John1:9, John3:16-17, Titus3:4-8, II Tim.3:16-17, Eph.6:13-18
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for your saving grace; for Christ who gave the ultimate sacrifice that we might live! We come to you asking humbly for your strength in fighting the sin of this world. God we want every grace you provide: saving, sanctifying, sustaining, and especially the serving grace! Lead us now and always with your love and mercy through life until we meet you in heaven. Amen.
Stone Rolled Away
Ezekiel 36:26, “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.”
Greetings friends! Welcome to a new and positive day for us to be thankful and receive the blessings God has in store. Today, let’s look at stones and how they can have significance in our lives. For reasons, probably given through many, that stones have been and will continue to be more than just geological items; it’s believed they are intertwined with our human experiences. Many researchers say they have meaning of strength, stability; a part of faith. Within the books of the Bible, God is often called the rock, an unchanging nature, a massive, unmovable, and a constant reliability of secure refuge. David said it with deep, sincere words, “And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; 3The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my savior; thou savest me from violence.” 2 Samuel 22:2-3 KJV Every metal, we use for items of protection are drawn from within stones; gold, silver, diamonds, etc. God created stones of all kinds; some rare, some hidden, some right in front of us. Then came Jesus, who is given the title of the cornerstone; the foundation of the church. His central role is the unity of believers, the cornerstone that holds the building up; determines how the walls will hold throughout time! We as believers are the “living stones”, we make up the church, not a building, but the people within it! With Christ as the cornerstone of stability, we as the walls build a firm foundation. So, the next time you look at precious stones; take a moment; while seeing the color, rarity, the properties; then ask yourself which stone are you? Are you the strongest, the most beautiful, the brightest, or the one that rolled away and opened the tomb? Every stone/rock that builds a foundation must have a cornerstone; each part has a purpose to form that building into a structure that last. Let God be your rock, then ask Christ to be your cornerstone; then roll away the stone that will open up your world to a lasting foundation!
Scripture:
Read: Luke 24:2-9, Isaiah 57:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Genesis 28:18-21, John 11:39-42, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Ecclesiastes 3:5, Isaiah 28:16, I John 2:2-3, II Corinthians 1:21-24, II Corinthians 5:17-20, I Corinthians 3:9-11, Acts 4:10-12, Isaiah 54:9-17, I Peter 2:4-9, Revelation 2:17, Matthew 16:17-19, Psalms 118:21-24
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for being the rock of our salvation. Thank you for sending your Son to take our place and die for our sins; and then become the cornerstone of our lives. Thank you, Father, for teaching us how to become the foundation of your church; the voice to lead others to you. Go with us now Father, continue leading, teaching, providing the things we need that will help us build toward that home in glory. Amen.
Do It Anyway
Matthew 7:21, “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
Morning friends. Thankful for another day; praying for a positive, uplifting day! Just want to praise the Lord for allowing us another opportunity to give Him the glory, to let others see Him in us, and to find ways that we can share the love we know He provides. The title of todays thoughts can be profound in so many ways! I look at it as positivity; the acknowledgement that stepping out into the unknown may be scary but it just might be worth it! It seems to always bring me to when Jesus told His disciples to “go forth, spread the news”, He gave them that boost of confidence that so many lack today. But as we live for Him, we find that not only by words can we spread that message but by intentional actions, daily lifestyles; just by demonstrating love and kindness, we have “spread” that message! To become more confident, we must seek God’s guidance through prayer, and studying His word. When we ask God to aid us in our testimony; whether by personal interaction, social media, engaging in community service; we gain more insight to what will actually be heard, seen, absorbed! If you face negativity that suggest you need to wait, or not do the service right now; stop, ask what Jesus would do, then do it anyway! When we wait or listen to the wrong person, we miss the opportunity to do God’s will and another soul may be lost to the world. If we have prayed through, gained insight from His word, and we feel deep in our hearts that there is a need at this moment; we truly need to follow through! When we use our talents; like music, singing, writing; we also reach out and share God through another avenue! We just do it anyway! The devil works diligently to stifle any means used for spreading God’s gospel. Spreading the gospel is fulfilling, and it is definitely an essential part of our faith! Sometimes, it’s not about the amount you do but how faithfully you use your talents, your voice, your words, to do the job of sharing. As you choose to become a faithful follower, a faithful believer, a true disciple; pray for opportunities to be what God called you to be. Even if you face negativity, JUST do it anyway!
Scriptures:
Read: Matthew 28:19, I Thessalonians 5:16-18, Romans 12:2, Psalms 143:10, John 7:17, Micah 6:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-20, Matthew 7:21, John 5:19, Jeremiah 29:11, I Timothy 2:1-4, Hebrews 13:20-21, Luke 9:23-24, Psalms 119:105, James 1:5,22, II Peter 3:9, I John 1:9, Proverbs 16:4, Hebrews 10:36, Psalms 37:4
Prayer:
Dear God, we come today, thanking you for giving us salvation. We thank you for your words that teach and guide us in how to become disciples for you. God, we ask that you continue daily to give us the strength to stand and speak your name and your word anyway; no matter how others may fight to stop us. God please continue to give us all we need to become more like you. Amen.
Fallen Short
I Corinthians 10:13, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to hear it.”
Salutations to you all! I pray this is finding you awaking to a day that will be filled with positivity. Today, let’s talk about how each of us have had that sad feeling about not measuring up, that we may have fallen short in life. It is assured that every person has that thought at some point or another. Even in families that the outside world sees as “perfect”, “held together”, those with a deep façade. No one is exempt from this world pulling you into sin, corruption, or bitterness; evil that causes universal missing out of God’s holiness to us. When we allow this world to replace our trust, faith, and belief in God’s grace, favor, mercy we become stagnant, we lose personal blessings; we suffer because the devil tells us we don’t need God! As we begin to fall short, thus relying on “self”, turning away from God, our hearts become bitter, we lose appreciation, lose our spiritual relationship; we become negligent; searching for “things”, that take our joy. We then find only negative thoughts, actions, reactions; just overall sadness in every moment of every day. Each of us seeks blessings without true repentance! This leads us to become like the Israelites in the wilderness; just wandering around in circles, becoming left out from the blessing of entering the promised land! Our new goal needs to begin focusing on small consistent changes and improvements through getting back out spiritual relationship with God. Working toward positive, appreciative, understanding of where we failed; not trying to obtain perfection, but deeply wiling to get back to God! Getting back to God is not instant; it will require focus, repentance, a true reliance on God’s strength, not self-perfection! Allowing all negative, self-proclaimed worldly ways to be dropped from your daily life will help you prioritize the spiritual blessings God has waiting for you. Recognize you have weaknesses, then seek forgiveness, and then start trusting in God’s mercy. Push yourself to get away from the “falling from grace”, that abandonment of faith, and pray for a transforming experience that fills you with God’s love, grace and guidance on a daily basis! We all have fallen short, there are no perfect people; but do not let evil steal your joy, let it force you to search for the grace of God, to help you be more like God!
Scriptures:
Read: Romans 3:23-25, Romans 5:8-11,19-21, John 20:29, John 10:10, Proverbs 24:12,16, Psalms 37:24, Hebrews 9:27-28, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Psalms 145:14-16, Psalms 146:8, Psalms 118:13-14, Psalms 63:7-8, II Samuel 22:37, Isaiah 41:13, Psalms 119:165, Proverbs 4:11-13, I Corinthians 10:13
Prayer:
Father, we come now humbly asking for forgiveness for letting the world pull us in. Father, please come down and fill our hearts with the longing that keeps us wanting to find you in everything we do. Help us Father, to accept that we are not perfect but we can be perfectly filled with your grace, love and mercy. Amen.
Past Is Erased
Ecclesiastes 1:11, “There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after.”
Morning! Today we want to think of how God can erase the past simply by being allowed by us to do so! Yes, our minds hold all the memories; of pain, regret, unworthiness; BUT God is the way! In Exodus, God led the Israelites across the desert then through the water. They doubted; letting their thoughts take them back to Egypt and the pain; again, forgetting who God is. He leads you through problems or impossible test just to help you see His plan. He wants us to forget the past heartaches, disappointments, rejections and reach toward the positive future. It is not that you need to not remember what you’ve been through, but that you don’t dwell there in it; use it as a lesson, a teaching moment. He already knows we as humans, are too weak fighting alone for the wars of this world, but your faith, hope and trust in Him will help you know who fights the battles for you. When we cry over the difficulties that are crossing our paths holds, we can miss the covering He is providing during that journey. There will be times you will feel like those obstacles are going to kill you; that you can’t deal anymore; BUT it is because you forgot to allow God to come in and control that problem, heal that disease, or provide the best solution. Start praying, start studying the word; give God that problem. When He gave you the opportunity to accept Him and salvation, He promised to be your constant sustainer, redeemer, comforter, protector. He works daily to guide you in spiritual growth, purpose and that personal relationship. Your task today will be to find the courage to put the past behind you and don’t look in the rearview mirror. Find your strength with God’s help, then allow Him to erase the negative past and push you toward the future.
Scriptures:
Read: I John 1:9, II Corinthians 5:17-18, Isaiah 43:18-19,25, Philippians 4:13, Luke 9:62, Philippians 3:13-15, Galatians 2:20, Psalms 37:1-5,24, Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 8:1,28,38-39, Hebrews 8:12, Romans 6:1-6, Revelation 21:1-4, Ephesians 2:12-13, Ecclesiastes 1:9-11, Ecclesiastes 7:10-22, Proverbs 3:5-6
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for your continued guidance during our lives. Lord, thank you for the past, teaching us about the letting go, the calling on you to protect, comfort, encourage. Thank you, Lord, for accepting us as we are, helping us to change into the person you know we can be. Lord, please continue to be ever present in our lives, through the good and bad. Amen.
Prodigal
Ezekiel 34:16, “I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgement.”
Morning friends! Greetings in the name of all that is precious in the eyes of God! May we have opened our eyes believing that this day will be joyous, productive and special! I pray that each of us will bring positive vibes to our own homes, to our family, and then take that feeling out the door to show others how awesome just being alive can change moments for the good! For a moment, can we talk of those who don’t have that positivity, those that feel lost, or are on the wrong path at this moment. Let’s talk of those who have become the prodigal child, the unsure young adult, or the grown person that is still searching. We all know the parable about the prodigal son in Luke 15; or if you don’t, this is the time to go read it! In life, each of us went through those awkward phases of wanting to just leave, go out on our own; to stop being told how to live! It happens to everyone, and at every age! Those with nurtured upbringing, tend to be in the category of better statistics; but sometimes being in the world draws them toward paths like the prodigal son. So, remember that your “good” upbringing doesn’t always mean you will stay centered on the best paths. When worldly pleasures, big ideas, opportunities away from a Godly path, offer to our eyes a seemingly better option, the devil uses that to take you off God’s guided path. For many, after we acknowledge that path is wrong; we simply begin to believe there is no path back, no true option for forgiveness. But… herein is the fact; God accepts everyone, no matter the path chosen, the addiction suffered, the lifestyle unbecoming; He is always going to give mercy, grace, and love! Giving Him back your life is accepting the unconditional love He offers, along with His forgiveness! Every family, friend, and the angels above will celebrate the return with the prodigal because they have found the way back to the promises of God. No valley is too deep that the love of God can’t reach down into it and draw you out, give you strength to climb back up, then encourage you on the journey of salvation! Today, let us reach out to God not only for our own strength but for those around us who feel they are the prodigal. Let us reach to them even while we are reaching and together become the returning prodigal; the one calling God to hold us again in His arms!
Scriptures:
Read: Jude 1:22-25, II Timothy 2:25-26, I Timothy 2:4-6, Matthew 18:12-13, Luke 15:21-24, Luke 5:31-32, Hebrews 7:25, John 1:9-14, Job 4:3-4, Galatians 2:20, James 1:12, Acts 2:38-40, Matthew 16:24-28
Prayer:
Heavenly Father above, thank you for your patience, understanding and deep love you provide for us daily. Thank you for knowing what we choose long before we do, then helping us to come back from that choice to what is truly right. Please Father, we ask humbly that you continue to dwell in our hearts and souls teaching and guiding us as we survive this sinful world. Remind us daily how we were once the prodigal but are now a child of yours. Amen.
Stand Amazed
Jeremiah 32:18, “Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts, is his name.”
Hello again. Welcome to the day we have been given and may we take it in stride with only positivity! Today we want to understand how we stand amazed during our lives; whether at home, on a trip, or at work, or even when just enjoying time with others! Daily we see amazing things; especially if we have children, or family members who achieve success in different events, sports, raises, promotions, etc. When we are a close-knit family, we revolve around cheering on other members, we get excited to be a part of the excitement, the thrill, the awe and amazement. Even watching the Olympics, our competitive, our comradery, our love of country; get overwhelmed with emotion and become lifted by the amazing things athletes can do and achieve. This being said, do we not get amazed with the wonders that God created all around us? Do we stop and see the vastness of nature, His hand in the colors of the sky, His placement of millions of stars in the galaxy, birth of life in humans and animals? The people during Jesus’ time didn’t have to see signs and wonders; but because they knew the signs from before; the truth of things already seen. The cultivating of wonder comes through the practices of studying scriptures, having gratitude, being compassionate, remembering past faithfulness by other believers, serving, humility and engaging in worship. As we continue on our path that God has laid out; we must immerse ourselves in His word, meditate deeply with God through prayer and quiet time. When we dedicate time to Him and be consistent in learning, understanding, accepting His guidance; we will build trust and faith. We begin to see the amazing ways He can fill us with all we need to become more like Him! As we apply those teachings to each moment of every day, we allow that amazement to work through us, then allow it to lead us, so we can share that awe with others. That wonder and reverence will transcend our lives so that everything will be seen through different eyes; truly see who God is, and what He created, and especially all that He can do and provide. So today, stop, look, listen; it’s all around us, so for a moment just stand and be amazed!
Scriptures:
Read: Ps.4:4, Mark1:22,27, Ps.33:8, Mark2:12, John14:6, Heb.12:28-29, Luke5:26, II Tim.1:7, Rom.1:20, Col.1:16, Acts1:7-8, II Pet.1:2-4, Is.41:10, Eph.1:19-21, Zeph.3:17, Ps.28:7, II Cor.12:9, Ps.145:3, Ps.150:1-2, Jer.32:17-20
Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank you for it all; for everything here on this world and in the heavens, that you created just for us. Thank you for providing the necessary means by which we can survive, grow, and prosper for your namesake. Lord, we see the beauty, we see you. Help us Lord, to open up our eyes, our hearts, our souls, to the amazing love, grace and mercy you have given us. Continue to teach us daily of all your presence can offer, especially your promises of eternity. Amen.
See Grace
I Corinthians 15:10, “But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was in me.”
Greetings friends! May today be that day that all your worries disappear, that your dreams become a reality; that good things will happen! Today, we need to focus on the grace of God and how we can better understand it; then see it! When we speak of grace, our thoughts go to the meaning behind the word. Paul used it as a Greek word “charis”, which in our translation is favor, a gift, or just kindness. For many it can lack visual imagery, but when we receive the action of grace, our demeanor is completely changed. In many opinions, to find true grace one must connect with God, spend time in a quiet place, study His word, learn about prayer by communing with God on a personal level. We find in scriptures that to receive God’s grace means to show compassion, forgiveness, empathy and true love for others. How can we receive this from God if we are not willing to show the same towards others; even those who are in a different class, and especially those who have hurt us? When we study the word, we find that true grace is unmerited, undeserved favor and love; given freely to us by God. As He shows grace to us, we need to become grateful; then respond by showing that same grace to the world. Another point of explaining grace is to think of how we as sinners must realize how by grace we are saved through Jesus Christ dying on a cross; taking OUR place. History tells of the author of the song “Amazing Grace”, found God after pleading for mercy and grace, on a ship in a storm. Though his background was evil, treacherous, and full of sin; he proclaimed that God showed him mercy and grace, thus he repented and did a one eighty, becoming a minister. This proves that no sin is too great, no life is too far gone, that God can and will receive you as one of His own! Those words in that song ring true, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me, I was blind, but now I see”. When we are blind in sin, rejecting salvation; not willing to allow God to come in; we have not yet found grace or mercy. That moment we open up and ask Him in; life is altered for the better! From then on, we will actually SEE GRACE!
Scriptures:
Read: Is.30:18, Ps.103:8, Ex.33:19, Eph.2:8-9, II Cor.2:9-10, Heb.4:16, John1:14-17, Rom.6:14, Titus2:11-13, II Cor.9:8, II Tim.1:9, Eph.4:7,29, II Pet.1:2-3, James4:6-7, II Cor.8:7, II Pet.3:18, Rom.5:1-2, Num.6:24-26
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come now asking for your continued grace and mercy on our lives. Father, we ask humbly that you continue the teaching, the guiding of every step we take on life’s journey. May we “see” grace by sharing that same action toward those who need it most. Give us strength to show mercy and grace in prayer for those who harmed us or are harming us now. Father, please help us to show grace daily through the sharing of you and your promises. Amen.
Remind Me
John16:33, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Good morning! How are we doing this day that God gave us to cherish? Did we wake with the positive attitude that we will need to get through another day? Have we remembered to pause, breathe, then meet God in prayer that will secure our guidance from Him as we move through the moments of this day? Today we really want to focus on how God reminds us to call on Him at all times. That in Him all things are possible and with Him we have strength for the struggles, the challenges, the successes and achievements! As we step into today, let’s look at how we can be more in line with how He takes time to be present, to be available at a moment’s notice. Maybe we should recall just one time we know without doubt that, had He not been there, the experience or the accident could have been totally different. Maybe we had an interview that had pushed us to levels of unbelievable anxiety; yet when we called on Him; He came in and helped us to relax, to breathe, just whispered that little encouragement. All through the Bible, God was constantly reminding His followers to trust, to have faith; to just let go and let Him lead! Time after time, God shows his compassion every day; His renewing of His proven reliability in all our needs. Have we not been reminded of His daily mercies, our answered prayers, the unchanging truth of His words in the Bible? Do you not recall how “angels in disguise” showed up just in time? We are reminded of how those people He place in our paths supported us through crisis, supported us through the successes, gave us companionship when we thought we were alone. Jesus was constantly reminding His disciples of the teachings they received all their lives! He even reminded the Pharisees, Sadducees, priest, and Jewish leaders what the scriptures said; the teachings they were supposed to be giving to the people! We should be thankful that God is so merciful, forgiving, trustworthy, and gracious. As we go through the moments today and in the days to come, let’s focus on remembering why we are here. Let’s take time to remind ourselves that God is here for us; guiding us; loving us; all we need to do is call on Him, for we are His!
Scriptures:
Read: Phil.4:6-7, Jer.31:33, Matt.28:20, I Cor.6:19-20, Ps.139:2-4,7-10, Eph.2:18, Ps.145:18, Heb.13:5-6, Rev.3:20, John14:27, Is.41:10, Ps.27:1, II Tim.1:7, Rom.8:38-39, Josh.1:9, Rom.5:8, Ps.23:1-6, Deut.31:6, I Pet.5:7, Ps.118:6, Ps.46:1, John3:16
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the reminders. Thank you for showing us daily that your presence is surrounding us; protecting us; guiding us. Father, may we be reminded why you sent your son, why you want us to become more like you. Help us to remind others of your saving grace, and your promises. Amen.
Make All Things New
II Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
Salutations to every one! Let us be thankful for this very moment that God gave us as we opened our eyes to a new day of positivity. For thoughts today, we would like to talk of how things can become new. To many, the thought that old things are gone and cannot be made new; but can’t they? Your life is going on day by day, yet we all think back to the old times, the life at the beginning of our journey! As we look to God to accept His offer of forgiveness, His promise to dwell with us forever, we make a change to a new life; becoming a reborn spiritual creation. We transform from the old sinful, lost individual into a new improved man/woman full of righteousness and holiness. As we accept and embrace the new opportunities God will be creating, our lives will begin to change for the better. This new life will have daily challenges that we must seek His guidance in overcoming. Putting away the old life will be a constant struggle; letting go of any negative joy stealing family and friends will be the hardest. There will need to be daily studying, praying, forming mentorships with those who have been there before. The renewing of your mind and trusting the Holy Spirit to give you guidance and strength will become a needed blessing. Our lives must become a life of optimism, open-heartedness, character building with empathy, believing in the positive. When this change comes to you; as the spirit of God enters into your heart; you will find a peace that is beyond all comprehension! God can make all things new by breaking down the fortress of evil, transforming dark feelings or places into bright sun filled experiences, and bring hardened hearts to compassion and caring. God is asking us to have faith and trust in Him so we can be assured that He can help us to overcome sin, make hardships bearable, then provide everlasting peace! It is definitely true that God can make all things new!
Scriptures:
Read: Ezekiel 11:19, Isaiah 65:17, Jeremiah 29:11, Revelation 21:4-5, Ezekiel 36:26, Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 43:18-19, Colossians 3:9-10, Lamentation 3:22-24, John 3:16, Romans 8:28, Romans 6:4-6, II Peter 3:12-13, Isaiah 42:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:21-32
Prayer:
Dear God, we come to you thanking you for allowing us to receive your blessings, your forgiveness, your everlasting life of promises. God, today please continue to help us to work toward the changes that will be the reflection of you, that we strive to become filled with a joy everlasting. God, also, help us to rid ourselves of all the negative things that can steal our joy; but continue to pray for those who need to find themselves accepting you and making a new man in their own lives. Teach us and guide daily. Amen.
Stars Shine
I Corinthians 15:41, “There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.”
Good morning everyone! I pray today you awakened to a great attitude and a desire to make the best of today, not matter what comes your way! There are so many ways we can look to the stars to know how or why they are present in the night skies. Today, also, there are so many definitions as to what a star actually means! Highlights of children, admonishment of media performers, the level of fame for those actors or actresses. Then we come to the actual discovery of those celestial balls of gas that create their own light and hover in the universe. Those we are in awe of because they illuminate to form shapes, galaxies, become beacons that lead us to destinations. We all become mesmerized as we watch them in the night sky whenever we can. In Genesis, God said they would be used to mark days, years, time. In Daniel, He told how we as Christians must shine His word to others; then in Ephesians, we came from being in darkness, only to become children of the light. Throughout the New Testament, God explained how becoming His children gave us the responsibility to show the world the true light of stars. He commanded us to, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven”, Matthew 5:16. We, just like the stars, are to shine, leading others out of the dark, becoming a duplication of God, the leading star! The stars have always been spiritually connected by God’s guidance and energy. If a ship was lost, it looked to the stars; if a traveler became lost in the terrain, he looked to the stars; we all need the stars, it was part of God’s creation. There are many that believe the celestial bodies symbolize hope, guidance, divine connection to God, a path to destiny of God’s truth. This also brings us back to the Star of Bethlehem. God used a star to manifest, shine extremely bright, then guide the Magi to Jesus. The researchers believe it was a phenomenon, something even better but, different than a star, because it moved differently; God gave it a quest and it fulfilled it! So today, find your inner light, the higher calling of God that guides you through the dark. Be the star that God chose you to be; spreading His message, His promises, His glory, to a dark world. Show others God’s light in you so you can be a star that shines!
Scriptures:
Read: Genesis 1:14,16, Deuteronomy 4:19, Ephesians 5:8, John 1:4, Genesis 22:17, Daniel 12:3, Philippians 2:15-16, Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 5:16, Isaiah 60:1, Psalms 8:3-5, II Corinthians 4:6, Isaiah 40:26, Psalms 136:7-9, I Corinthians 15:40-41, Revelation 1:16, Revelation 22:5, Nehemiah 9:6, I Thessalonians 5:5, Luke 21:25-28
Prayer:
Dearest heavenly Father, we come now asking that you continue to be the light that shines brighter than any other. Father, thank you for allowing your light to shine through us; causing us to let others see that light comes from you. Help us Father, to keep trusting in you, loving you, accepting your promises. Thank you for the beauty and the light of stars, but mostly for your heavenly light. Amen.
Winds Will Blow
Amos 4:13, “For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The LORD, The God of hosts, is his name.”
Greetings friends! Welcome to this day the Lord has provided and may we each be accepting to all things that may cross our paths in today’s moments. Today, I wanted to just focus on how things happen; whether they are planned, thought about, or they suddenly appear or come to pass. The thought that brings this to mind is how the wind blows, how though we cannot see it, but we can feel it, yet, it is there. Just as God fills us with His presence, His love, His grace, His knowledge; we don’t see Him, but we feel Him. The old saying, “Seeing is believing”, but I like the quote in the movie “Santa Clause” better; “Seeing isn’t believing. Believing is seeing”. Herein, we must know that you first must believe in God with your whole heart and soul before you can truly SEE and accept Him! This brings us to the moment Thomas, Jesus disciple, did not believe He rose until he was in the presence of Jesus and touched his scars! Even though he followed along, proclaimed Him as the savior, he still needed that assurance that Jesus was alive! Just as today, we need assurance that God will keep His promises as sure as He allows the winds to blow. We can also compare winds to the experiences we have along this life’s paths. The good times will blow in just like the bad times. Each obstacle that comes along during our journey is meant to blow us off course or to whisk us into the correct direction; just like a ship that trust the wind to carry those sails! Biblical wind is compared to the Holy Spirit moving among us, calming us, soothing us, exciting us; it comes like the wind suddenly and out of nowhere! God’s spirit is the wind that whirls around this world changing things constantly, sometimes unpredictably. We know that we cannot control how the wind blows, how mighty or calm it can be. Just like the spirit of God moving with divine judgement, or dramatic change; we accept the movement, accept the help, accept the changes; good or bad. Our assessment of this movement is to know that God is in control and will give us the strength to endure however hard or gentle the winds will blow!
Scriptures:
Read: John 3:8, Ezekiel 37:9,14, Acts 2:1-4, I Kings 19:11, Ephesians 4:14-15, Mark 4:39-41, Ecclesiastes 1:6-9, Revelation 7:1, John 1:3, Jonah 1:4, James 1:6, Jeremiah 10:13, Psalms 135:7, Psalms 1:4, Exodus 10:13, Matthew 24:30-31, Matthew 7:25, Hosea 13:15, Exodus 14:21
Prayer:
Dear God, we want to thank you today for knowing just how to move your spirit in our lives. We want to thank you for controlling the wind as it blows, as it enters around us whether in gust, breezes, or wild and strong! Please God, continue to enter our hearts and souls and guide us through every path we take and help us to be turned to the right paths by trusting your movement. Amen.
History Can Prove
Isaiah 45:18, “For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.”
Hello friends! I do pray this finds you with a good and positive beginning to your day! Even if the weather isn’t at all agreeing with you, or time is not on your side for arriving to your destination; may it get better as you pray for peace, for safety, for everything good! In every day life, we can find history in the making, history in the past. To be able to recall things of years gone by, whether just a few or many years; gives us information that can encourage us to keep going. Our need for the significance of how this world began, how it survived, how it moved forward, means we want answers and a deep true understanding. Just as historians, scientist, scholars, and researchers work diligently to prove how this world came into existence, we as Christians rely on God to give that true insight through His written words in the Bible. We don’t really question in a sense to disprove, we question to become more in line with God and all He promises He gives and how the end will be the best thing ever! There are so many reasons to say why can’t you see, read, accept; just truly believe with the history He provided in His word? So many times, as I read the stories of people in the Bible, I find myself unable to comprehend how back then, they could SEE Jesus, talk to Him, watch Him do miracles; YET, they still doubted! After receiving Him into your heart, living for Him daily, trusting Him, seeing good things happen, HOW can we not know God is proven time and time again? While I researched, I found that these historians have concepts; seven to be exact! They need to know the continuity and change, the cause and effect, the significance, the perspective, the evidence, the empathy, and then the contestability. They want everyone’s opinion, except God’s! Truth is, we learn from every moment in time through history. We are given the past events which serve as warnings, examples; all of which, if we just read and listen to the instructions; maybe our world wouldn’t be so messed up in many ways! Many keep saying that history repeats itself; but its due to worldly people, leaders, just not wanting to let God become the absolute leader! The old must be used with the new to enable true change; history can prove this!
Scriptures:
Read: Genesis 1:1, 27, Exodus 3:14, Psalms 19:1, Hebrews 11:3, Psalms 90:2, Romans 1:17-20, I Corinthians 8:6, Hebrews 11:6, I John 4:8, Jeremiah 29:13, John 1:1-3, Revelation 4:11, John 20:29, Isaiah 40:22,26,28, James 2:19, I John 4:16, Hebrews 3:4, John 17:3, Ephesians 2:8-9, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Jeremiah 32:17-18, Acts 17:24,28-29, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Mark 16:15-16
Prayer:
Dear Lord, we come to you today thanking you for what was, what will be. Thank you for providing examples of how history helps in all ways of our lives. Lord, we thank you for providing the instructions on how to journey along the path of life; for the answer of letting go and letting you control. Please continue to be present in our lives so that one day we will be present with you in heaven. Amen.
God Remains
Joshua 1:9, “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Morning friends! We pray today has found you beginning with positivity and that you are seeing today as a gift from God. Today, we want to speak on how God has and will remain continually in our everyday lives. When we are happy, sad, distraught, excited; God is there among every moment! We can’t help but know that He is the one constant that remains steadfast in His love for us. Time and time again, throughout history and now in present day; God is remaining; never-ending. God’s people are His focus; even when we feel we have fallen away, forgotten His promises, He always remained. In John 15:4, God said He will abide in us, and that we should abide in Him. His scriptures evolve around the scope of His divine sovereignty, the facts that He has remained throughout our knowledge of man’s existence! In fact, His sovereignty has set His children (us) on a path to eternal life with Him and while on that path He promised to provide strength, help and hope here until our arrival in heaven. He is present and never changes His focus on eternal nature; His people; His faithfulness or His capability of never changing amidst this changing world. Creation may wear out, but He remains! When we abide in Him, we stay grounded in His ways, we persistently want to be enriched in His knowledge; we want to continue working toward eternal life in heaven! Jeremiah 9:24, “But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.” When we know that God is in control and has the power that fulfills His purpose, we see that His purposes are good and will comfort and strengthen us. As we go through hard times or good times, we must remember to lean on the truth that God’s knowledge and justice are way beyond our own understandings. We then must realize He meant what He said in every word that His disciples, His called prophets, leaders, wrote that came from His own voice. He has remained, and will keep remaining until His promise is fulfilled. So, the next time you feel lost, distant, alone; stop, focus, read His word, then PRAY; feel Him fill you with the truth that God remains!
Scriptures:
Read: Psalms 102:27, Psalms 119:89-91, Isaiah 40:8, Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, James 1:17, Revelation 1:8, Psalms 90:2, John 1:1-5, John 10:36-38, John 4:24, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 17:3, Isaiah 41:10, Colossians 1:16, John 3:18
Prayer:
Father, we come today thanking you for remaining with us daily, in every moment of our lives, whether we are asleep, or awake. Thank you, Father for constantly showing us you are here providing everything we could possibly need to survive this world. Please, Father, continue to remain in us, around us; protecting, loving and guiding us. Amen.