Friday, August 29, 2014

HE WILL ANSWER!

8-29-2014. . . .HE WILL ANSWER!

"Hear my prayer, O Lord; answer my plea because you are faithful to your promises."  (Ps 143:1 TLB)  We need not ever fear to come to God in our times of need.  With assurance we can ask in confidence knowing that in His faithfulness, He will answer us!

PrayerLord, thank you for hearing and answering our prayers!


Ps 92:2-4. . . .
 Every morning tell him, "Thank you for your kindness," and every evening rejoice in all his faithfulness.  Sing his praises, accompanied by music from the harp and lute and lyre.  You have done so much for me, O Lord. No wonder I am glad! I sing for joy. TLB

Thursday, August 28, 2014

STRENGTH AND PEACE!

8-28-2014. . . .STRENGTH AND PEACE! 

"The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace."  (Ps 29:11 KJV)  Two things we can expect from the Lord, "Strength and Peace!"  With these, we can make it through and endure anything.  With strength we can do the things that need to be done in the situation; with peace we can maintain our sanity while doing it!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for strength and peace!  Amen.

John 14:27. . . . "I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn't fragile like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid." TLB


Wednesday, August 27, 2014

COMMAND AND CONTROL!

8-27-2014. . . .COMMAND AND CONTROL!

"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.  And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?  (Mark 4:39-40 KJV)  In the mist of every storm remember, Jesus can still command peace and cause everything to settle down and be still.  It's called Command and Control!  All that's required of us is faith.

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for having command and control over all storms that may arise in our lives.  Help us to have faith that does not weaver and faint.  Amen!

Mark 11:22-23. . . .And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.  For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. KJV


Tuesday, August 26, 2014

NOW I UNDERSTAND!

8-26-2014. . . .NOW I UNDERSTAND!

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Phil 4:7 KJV)  The peace of God is way beyond understanding until one experiences it!  Then, one understands!  

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for your peace that is beyond understanding, but so wonderful to experience.

Col 3:15. . . .Let the peace of heart that comes from Christ be always present in your hearts and lives, for this is your responsibility and privilege as members of his body. And always be thankful. TLB

Friday, August 22, 2014

NO STUMBLING BLOCK!

8-22-2014. . . .NO STUMBLING BLOCK!

"O God, you know so well how stupid I am, and you know all my sins. O Lord God of the armies of heaven, don't let me be a stumbling block to those who trust in you. O God of Israel, don't let me cause them to be confused, though I am mocked and cursed and shamed for your sake."  (Ps 69:5-7 TLB)   As our age increases, concurrently our stupidity and folly should be decreasing.  Hopefully and prayerfully, any residual is not a hindrance nor stumbling block to others.

PRAYER: Lord, help us to daily mature in you.  Let not any of our residual folly be a hindrance or stumbling block to others.  Amen!

1 John 1:8-9. . . .If we say that we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and refusing to accept the truth.  But if we confess our sins to him, he can be depended on to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong.  And it is perfectly proper for God to do this for us because Christ died to wash away our sins. TLB


Thursday, August 21, 2014

BE WISE!

8-21-2014. . . . BE WISE!

"The wise man saves for the future, but the foolish man spends whatever he gets."  (Prov 21:20 TLB)  Save nothing and you will have nothing!  No one will lend to a fool.  Be wise!

PRAYER: Lord, teach us to be wise in our spending and prepare now for our future and that of our families. Amen.

Prov 13:22. . . . A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.  KJV


Wednesday, August 20, 2014

ONLY A FOOL!

8-20-2014. . . .ONLY A FOOL!

"That man is a fool who says to himself, "There is no God!" Anyone who talks like that is warped and evil and cannot really be a good person at all."  (Ps 14:1 TLB)  Everyone has the right to think and feel how they think and feel; but a fool, and only a fool could and would claim that there is no God!

PRAYER: Lord thank you that we are not fools; we know you exist!  We join in the chorus of heaven and earth daily declaring your glory. Amen!

Ps 19:1-3. . . . The heavens are telling the glory of God; they are a marvelous display of his craftsmanship. Day and night they keep on telling about God.  Without a sound or word, silent in the skies, their message reaches out to all the world. TLB


Tuesday, August 19, 2014

DON'T BE THAT ONE!

8-19-2014. . . .DON'T BE THAT ONE!

"If you are looking for advice, stay away from fools.  The wise man looks ahead. The fool attempts to fool himself and won't face facts." (Prov 14:7-8 TLB)  Listening to the words of a fool will soon lead one to question, "Who is really the fool?"  Don't be that one!

PRAYER: Lord, lead us daily in the paths of the wise and don't let us be hindered along the way by fools.  Amen!

Prov 15:2. . . .The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.  KJV


Friday, August 15, 2014

THOUGHTS WITH PLANS AND PURPOSE!

8-15-2014. . . .THOUGHTS WITH PLANS AND PURPOSE!

"How precious it is, Lord, to realize that you are thinking about me constantly! I can't even count how many times a day your thoughts turn toward me. And when I waken in the morning, you are still thinking of me!"  ( Ps 139:17 TLB)  God's thoughts towards us are not just idle thoughts, but thoughts with plans and purpose that will manifest in days to come!

PRAYER: Lord, we thank you for always having us on your mind.  We thank you also for your plans and purpose that will manifest in our future.  Thy will be done.  Amen!

Jer 29:10-11. . . . For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. TLB


Thursday, August 14, 2014

AT THE END OF THE DAY!

8-14-2014. . . .AT THE END OF THE DAY!

"It is good to say thank you to the Lord, to sing praises to the God who is above all gods. Every morning tell him, "Thank you for your kindness," and every evening rejoice in all his faithfulness."  ( Ps 92:1-3 TLB)  At the end of the day we can all with confidence lift our voices and say in the words of the old spiritual, "It's just another day, that the Lord, has kept me!"

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for your goodness and your faithfulness to us.  Keep on keeping us as only you can.   Amen!

Ps 89:8. . . .O LORD God Almighty, who is like you?  You are mighty, O LORD, and your faithfulness surrounds you. NIV




Wednesday, August 13, 2014

I GIVE YOU ME!

8-13-2014. . . .I GIVE YOU ME!

"What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?"   (Ps 116:12 KJV)  The greatest gift we can give back to God is the gift of our self. Our time, our talents, our treasure, and most importantly, our completely surrendered will.  Lord, I give you me!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for being so good to us.  There is no one like you.  We surrender our will to your will.  Have your way in us.  Amen!

1 Peter 5:5-7. . . . If you will humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, in his good time he will lift you up.  Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.  TLB


Tuesday, August 12, 2014

YOU FINISH IT!

8-12-2014. . . .YOU FINISH IT!

"I bless the holy name of God with all my heart.  Yes, I will bless the Lord and not forget the glorious things he does for me.  He forgives all my sins. He heals me.  He ransoms me from hell. He surrounds me with loving-kindness and tender mercies.  He fills my life with good things! My youth is renewed like the eagle's! (Ps 103:1-6 TLB)  A good way to start each day is to think about the benefits we enjoy by being God's children. It is certain we won't get to far down the list before we have to stop and bless His name!  When we think of His goodness and all that He has done for us. . . . .you finish it!

PRAYER: Lord, we praise and bless your name for your goodness all the wonderful benefits you daily load upon us!  Hallelujah, Bless your name!  Amen. 

Ps 68:19. . . . Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah. KJV


Friday, August 8, 2014

REASON FOR HOPE!

8-2-2014. . . .REASON FOR HOPE!

"I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world." (John 16:33 TLB)  Daily it seems we are presented with new reports of, trouble, trials, turmoil, and terrible tragedies here at home and all around the world.  One could easily become disgusted, disheartened and discouraged were it not for Jesus' word to us!  It is our incentive and reason for hope by it were are sustained in peace.

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for peace and hope through your word.  In spite of all that is going on around us we are sustained in peace.  Amen!

Ps 91:1-3. . . . We live within the shadow of the Almighty, sheltered by the God who is above all gods.  This I declare, that he alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I am trusting him. TLB





Thursday, August 7, 2014

TICK TICK TICK TICK!

8-7-2014. . . .TICK TICK TICK TICK!

"Do not lie in wait like an outlaw against a righteous man's house, do not raid his dwelling place;  for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity. (Prov 24:15-16 NIV)  When the wicked go down they stay down, but the righteous will prevail time and time again.  We may at times take a lickin, but we keep on tickin!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for staying and standing power!  Amen.

Matt 16:18. . . . You are Peter, a stone; and upon this rock I will build my church; and all the powers of hell shall not prevail against it. TLB

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

SOW SOMETHING DIFFERENT!

8-6-2014. . . .SOW SOMETHING DIFFERENT!

"Don't be misled; remember that you can't ignore God and get away with it: a man will always reap just the kind of crop he sows!  If he sows to please his own wrong desires, he will be planting seeds of evil and he will surely reap a harvest of spiritual decay and death; but if he plants the good things of the Spirit, he will reap the everlasting life that the Holy Spirit gives him." (Gal 6:7-9 TLB)  How did this get in my life, is a question all of us could ask.  The answer and truth of the matter is, we sowed it there!  A harsh reality it may be, but no less true.  The remedy; sow something different to get something different!

PRAYER: Lord, your laws and principles are set and do not change.  Help us to heed them and thereby provide for ourselves a life pleasing to you and enjoyable for us.  Amen!

Prov 3:13-18. . . . The man who knows right from wrong and has good judgment and common sense is happier than the man who is immensely rich! For such wisdom is far more valuable than precious jewels. Nothing else compares with it. Wisdom gives: a long, good life, riches, honor, pleasure, peace.  Wisdom is a tree of life to those who eat her fruit; happy is the man who keeps on eating it. TLB


Tuesday, August 5, 2014

PRAISE HIM NOW!

8-5-2014. . . .PRAISE HIM NOW!

"It is not the dead who praise the LORD, those who go down to silence;  it is we who extol the LORD, both now and forevermore.  Praise the LORD."  (Ps 115:17-18 NIV)  It is appointed unto man once to die; it is an appointment that cannot be cancelled or avoided.  Therefore, we have no better opportunity or better time than now to give the Lord praise!  Praise Him Now!

PRAYER: Lord, we give you praise now!  You alone are worthy of all praise.  While we have breath, we will continually give you praise!  Amen.

Ps 108:1-4. . . . O God, my heart is ready to praise you! I will sing and rejoice before you.  Wake up, O harp and lyre! We will meet the dawn with song.  I will praise you everywhere around the world, in every nation. TLB