NO "I's" AT ALL!

10-31-2018. . . .NO "I's" AT ALL!

"For the value of wisdom is far above rubies; nothing can be compared with it.  Wisdom and good judgment live together, for wisdom knows where to discover knowledge and understanding.  If anyone respects and fears God, he will hate evil. For wisdom hates pride, arrogance, corruption, and deceit of every kind. (Prov 8:11-13  TLB) 

Pride, arrogance, and deceit view the world through big "I's" but cannot see!  Humility views the world clearly with no "I's" at all!

PRAYER: Lord, help us daily to have a clear view of our world and eliminate all the big "I's" that cannot see.  Amen.

Matt 13:14-17. . . .They hear, but don't understand; they look, but don't see!  For their hearts are fat and heavy, and their ears are dull, and they have closed their eyes in sleep,  so they won't see and hear and understand and turn to God again, and let me heal them.' But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear. TLB

CREATE YOUR OWN HARVEST!

10-30-2018. . . .CREATE YOUR OWN HARVEST!

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:  A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;" (Eccl 3:1-2 KJV) 

Nothing will be harvested that has not first been purposefully planted.  This is the season for carefully planned planting!  Create your own harvest!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for every season and opportunity to create our own harvest.  Guide us as we carefully plan and plant!  Amen.

Isa 32:19-20. . . . And God will greatly bless his people. Wherever they plant, bountiful crops will spring up, and their flocks and herds will graze in green pastures.  TLB

BUT GOD!

10-25-2018. . . .BUT GOD!

"If the Lord had not been on our side (let all Israel admit it), if the Lord had not been on our side,  we would have been swallowed alive by our enemies, destroyed by their anger.  We would have drowned beneath the flood of these men's fury and pride."  (Ps 124:1-4 TLB) 

So many times our enemies, opposition, and haters had what seemed like an undeniable advantage over us, "But God!"  God moved on our behalf leaving our enemies, opposition, and haters shaking their collective heads and wondering, what happened!  Keep the faith!  If He did it before, He'll do again!

PRAYER: Lord, no matter what advantage it may seem our opposition has, you remain our best advantage.  Thank you!  Amen.

Ps 124:6-8. . . . Blessed be Jehovah who has not let them devour us.  We have escaped with our lives as a bird from a hunter's snare. The snare is broken and we are free!  Our help is from the Lord who made heaven and earth.  TLB

LIVE POLLUTION FREE!

10-24-2018. . . .LIVE POLLUTION FREE!

Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. (Prov 4:23 NKJV) 

Out of a pure heart will flow a pure life.  Be careful then, not to allow anything or anyone to pollute your spring!  

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for giving us a new heart from which flows a new and pure life.  Strengthen us daily to be diligent in guarding our heart against all pollutants and polluters.  Amen!

1 Tim 1:5. . . .  What I am eager for is that all the Christians there will be filled with love that comes from pure hearts, and that their minds will be clean and their faith strong. TLB

DON'T GIVE AN INCH!

10-23-2018. . . .DON'T GIVE AN INCH!

"For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against persons without bodies-the evil rulers of the unseen world, those mighty satanic beings and great evil princes of darkness who rule this world; and against huge numbers of wicked spirits in the spirit world." (Eph 6:12 TLB)  

The unseen forces of evil while no match for the power of Almighty God, are nonetheless real and not to be taken for granted.  We should not ever allow them access into our lives by dabbling into what may seem to be benign pagan celebrations.  If we don't give an inch they can't demand a mile!

PRAYER: Lord, you are Lord of our lives!  We exalt you above all and will not surrender even an inch of your sovereign control.   Amen!

Col 2:14-15. . . .He disarmed the principalities and powers and made a public example of them, triumphing over them in him. RSV

RIGHT IS RIGHT!

10-18-2018. . . .RIGHT IS RIGHT!

"And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right."  (2 Thess 3:13 NIV) 

It is always right to do what is right; especially when no one is looking!  Never tire of being right, doing right and living right!  Right is right and will always be right!

PRAYER: Lord, lead us daily into to the path of what is right.  Help us to do right, be right, and always live right.  Amen!

Prov 4:10-13. . . . My son, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life.  I would have you learn this great fact: that a life of doing right is the wisest life there is.  If you live that kind of life, you'll not limp or stumble as you run.  Carry out my instructions; don't forget them, for they will lead you to real living.  TLB

MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT!

10-16-2018. . . .MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT!

"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."  (1 Cor 15:58 NIV) 

Serving the Lord will not only pay off afterwhile, but it pays dividends day by day!  Make every day count!

PRAYER: Lord, may the work that we have done and are doing for you daily make a difference and have lasting kingdom impact!  Amen!

John 9:4. . . .I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.  KJV

LONG TERM BENEFITS!

10-12-2018. . . .LONG TERM BENEFITS!

"Never envy the wicked!  Soon they fade away like grass and disappear. Trust in the Lord instead. Be kind and good to others; then you will live safely here in the land and prosper, feeding in safety.  Be delighted with the Lord. Then he will give you all your heart's desires.  Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him to help you do it, and he will. (Ps 37:1-5 TLB)  

The wicked never have the upper hand although at times, it may seem like they do.  Trust in the Lord-its a far better option and has long term benefits!  

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for the secruity and long term benefits that come from placing our complete trust in you!  Amen!

Ps 52:8. . . .But I am like a sheltered olive tree protected by the Lord himself. I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever. TLB

BELIEVE IT!

10-11-2018 . . . .BELIEVE IT!

"O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.  O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit." (Ps 30:2-3 KJV)  

Once we have asked God to heal us, we can have full confidence in our doctors, nurses and other caregivers through which He facilitates the healing process!  No matter how long it takes, it shall be done!  Believe it!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for hearing and answering our prayer for healing.  Thank you for wonderful doctors, nurses, and caregivers through which you facilitate the healing process.  Amen!

Matt 7:7-8. . . . Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:  For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.  KJV

WHO WOULDN'T TRUST HIM!

10-9-2018. . . .WHO WOULDN'T TRUST HIM!

"Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.  For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee." (Ps 128:1-2KJV) 

Spiritually, mentally, and physically blessed all the days of our lives!  Who wouldn't want that?  Who wouldn't trust the Lord for that?

PRAYER: Lord, we reverence and trust you!  Thank you for blessing us spiritually, mentally and physically.  Amen!

Ps 1:3. . . . And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. KJV

COMPLETE CONFIDENCE!

10-5-2018. . . .COMPLETE CONFIDENCE! 

"But Abraham never doubted. He believed God, for his faith and trust grew ever stronger, and he praised God for this blessing even before it happened.  He was completely sure that God was well able to do anything he promised." (Rom 4:20-22 TLB)   

Like Abraham, we can praise God in advance for every promise even before we experience the manifestation.  With complete confidence, we know God is well able and He will perform what He promised!

PRAYER: Lord, we are completely confident in your ability to perform what you have promise.  Thank you in advance for the coming manifestation.  Amen!

Heb 10:35-38. . . .Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.  For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.  For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.  Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.  KJV

GOD'S HAND!

10-4-18. . . .GOD'S HAND!

"This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him." (Ezra 7:6 KJV)  

God's hand upon us is God's favor upon us!  Expect doors to be opened - ways to be made - and request granted by those in charge over us.  God's hand is upon us for good!

PRAYER: Lord, let your hand forever be upon us for good. Amen!

Ezra 7:6. . . .As a Jewish religious leader, Ezra was well versed in Jehovah's laws, which Moses had given to the people of Israel. He asked to be allowed to return to Jerusalem, and the king granted his request; for the Lord his God was blessing him. TLB

FLOW WITH HIM!

10-3-2018. . . .FLOW WITH HIM!

"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." (1 Peter 5:6-7 KJV) 

Promotion will come when we submit to God's way, plan, and timing!  Impatience only hinders the process!  Don't fight against Him, flow with Him!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for being in control and having everything under control.  Help us stay submitted to your way, plan, and timing!  Amen.

Ps 75:5-8. . . . For promotion and power come from nowhere on earth, but only from God. He promotes one and deposes another. TLB

THINK FIRST!

10-2-2018. . . .THINK FIRST!

"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer." (Ps 19:14 KJV)  

We would do well to ask ourselves this question before we speak: "Is what I'm about to say going to be pleasing to the Lord?"  If the answer is no or, I don't know, then it is probably better for us not to say it at all!  We should always think first, then speak!

Prayer: Lord, help us to always speak words that are pleasing to you and helpful to others.  Amen!

Ps 19:14. . . . May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer.  TLB