6-29-2012. . . .PEEK-A-B00 - -GOD SEES YOU!

“For the Lord is watching his children, listening to their prayers; but the Lord's face is hard against those who do evil. (1 Peter 3:12 TLB)   As a faithful and loving parent to their child, so the Lord is watching His children and listening to our every prayer! A song writer wrote, ‘His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.’     He not only watches His children, but His eye is also on the evil doers!!!!     Peek-a-Boo. . . .God sees you!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for always watching over your children and hearing our prayers. Thank you also for keep your eyes on the evil doers. I know you will reward both accordingly. Amen!’

Ps 34:15-17. . . .For the eyes of the Lord are intently watching all who live good lives, and he gives attention when they cry to him. But the Lord has made up his mind to wipe out even the memory of evil men from the earth. TLB

6-28-2012. . . .DO IT ANYWAY!

"There is a saying, 'Love your friends and hate your enemies.'  But I say: Love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!  In that way you will be acting as true sons of your Father in heaven. (Matt 5:43-45 TLB)  If we are honest, most of  us would respond to this admonition from Jesus with a"I Don't Want To!"  Especially considering, the damage they've done and pain they've inflicted is still fresh and hurting.  It is okay to acknowledge that we feel that way.  In fact, we may even find it cathartic.   However, when we get through with the acknowledgement, then comes the realization that it is not about our feelings, its about our faith!  We may not want to do it, but we do it anyway!   Why. . . .because that is what Jesus says!  He knows what is best for us and we believe in Him!   So remember, Do it anyway! 

Prayer: Lord, thank you for allowing us to always be honest and open with you about our feelings.  Strengthen us to rise above our feelings and stand firmly on our faith in order to do the right thing and obey you no matter what.  Amen! 

Prov 25:21-22. . . . If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.  In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. NIV

6-27-2012. . . .VALID OR INVALID!    

" A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults. This is to his credit. " (Prov 19:11 TLB)   Just because someone says something about you does not make it so.  No matter how unflattering or insulting the statement or action is, our 'Re-Action' to it will validate or invalidate it.   It is wise to always keep our anger in check.  It will be a credit to us.  As a result, those issuing the insults will always have to reevaluate their statements and position!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for strategies to defeat the enemy!  Help us never to be taken by surprise or caught off guard and fail to employ them.  Amen!

Prov 19:11. . . .A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. (NIV) 

6-26-2012. . . .GOD'S GOT ME!

"Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand."  (Isa 41:10 TLB)  No matter how serious the challenge or how mighty the enemy, we need not fear because God, by His on volition, has chosen to help us!  He promises strength, help, and most importantly, victory!

Prayer: Lord, you are my strength, my help Victory!  Thank you for choosing to be on my side!  Amen.

 Ps 27:1-3. . . .The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?  When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.  Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.  KJV

BLESSED BE THE LORD!

6-25-2012. . . .BLESSED BE THE LORD!

"Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah." (Ps 68:19  KJV)  It is a blessed privilege to daily walk in the newness of life!  We are free to experience and enjoy all this life offers without the burden of guilt.  Blessed be the Lord!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for salvation!  As we walk in the newness of life we are forever grateful for the benefit afforded to us.  Amen!

 2 Peter 1:3. . . .His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.  NIV

GOD WILL HAVE IT NO OTHER WAY!

6-22-2012. . . .GOD WILL HAVE NO OTHER WAY!

"Give your burdens to the Lord. He will carry them. He will not permit the godly to slip or fall." (Ps 55:22 TLB)  A word of encouragement to give hope to the hopeless; help to the helpless and rest to the weary.  We're going to make it!  Secure that in your spirit and be encouraged!  Know that for the godly, God will have it no other way!

PRAYER: Lord, you are so awesome!  You care for us in so many special ways!  Thank you for carrying our burdens and securing our feet so we will never slip or fall!  Thank you!  Amen.

Ps 121:1-3. . . . Shall I look to the mountain gods for help?  No! My help is from Jehovah who made the mountains! And the heavens too!  He will never let me stumble, slip, or fall. For he is always watching, never sleeping. TLB

A SHARED LOAD!

6-21-2012. . . .A SHARED LOAD!

"Share each other's troubles and problems, and so obey our Lord's command. If anyone thinks he is too great to stoop to this, he is fooling himself. He is really a nobody.  (Gal 6:2-3 TLB)  A shared load is a lighter load!  We all have struggles and problems to overcome.  Being sensitive and willing to partner with others in their times of stress and struggle will go along way towards bring rest and resolution to their situation. 

PRAYER: Lord, help us to be sensitive to the stress and struggles of others!  Use us to help bring rest and resolution to their issues while we trust you to handle ours.  Amen!

Gal 6:5. . . .Each of us must bear some faults and burdens of his own. For none of us is perfect!
TLB

WAIT PATIENTLY ON DUE TIME!

6-20-2012. . . .WAIT PATIENTLY ON DUE TIME!

"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." (1 Peter 5:6-7 TLB)  God has His eye on you, watching everything we do.   No matter what it looks like, He is working everything out according to His own plan and not our agenda!  Rest in Him and wait patiently on due time!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for keeping you eye and your hand on us!  Without you we would certainly run a mock!  Lord keep me day by day!  Amen.

Matt 11:28. . . .Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. KJV

LET HIM HANDLE IT!

6-19-2012. . . .LET HIM HANDLE IT!

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don't forget to thank him for his answers.   If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus." (Phil 4:5-7 TLB)    Why worry about things that are out of your control.  Worrying increases stress while doing nothing to facilitate a solution to the pressing problem.  The things that are out of our control are never out of God's control.  Tell Him about it, thank Him for it, and let Him handle it!  Then, rest your mind!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you that you are in control and you have everything under control!  We give you are stress and receive your rest.  Amen!

Phil 4:6-7. . . . Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. NIV

LET ME HELP YOU WITH THAT!

6-18-2012. . . .LET ME HELP YOU WITH THAT!

"Come to me and I will give you rest-all of you who work so hard beneath a heavy yoke.  Wear my yoke-for it fits perfectly-and let me teach you; for I am gentle and humble, and you shall find rest for your souls; for I give you only light burdens." (Matt 11:28-29 TLB)  Let's face it, living life in this modern age can be very stressful!  Priorities management and time management are paramount.  Jesus says, let me help you with that!    His yoke is easy and His burden light!

PRAYER: Lord, help us! Amen.

Heb 4:11. . . .Let us do our best to go into that place of rest, too, being careful not to disobey God as the children of Israel did, thus failing to get in. TLB

6-15-2012. . . .BLESSINGS, BLESSINGS AND MORE BLESSINGS!

“These are the blessings that will come upon you: Blessings in the city, Blessings in the field; Many children,Ample crops, Large flocks and herds; Blessings of fruit and bread; Blessings when you come in, Blessings when you go out. (Deut 28:2 TLB)   Coming from everywhere!  Coming upon us and overtaking us!   Blessings, blessings and more blessings as a result of our obedience to God. Got it? Get It!   Good!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for bountiful blessings coming to me in all directions and from all directions! How I love obeying you! Amen!

Prov 10:6. . . . Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. KJV

6-14-2012. . . .FULLY OBEY!

"If you fully obey all of these commandments of the Lord your God, the laws I am declaring to you today, God will transform you into the greatest nation in the world.” (Deut 28:1-2 TLB)   Not in degrees….not selectively or occasionally, but ‘FULLY’ obeying God’s commands will engage transformation in our lives.    How we think - - How we act – How we speak – every aspect of our lives will change.   Fully obey and experience change today!

Prayer: Lord, your laws are perfect. They protect us, make us wise, and give us joy and light. Help us be fully obedient at all times and thus experience transforming power in our lives. Amen!

Ps 19:7. . . . God's laws are perfect. They protect us, make us wise, and give us joy and light. TLB

6-13-2012. . . .WHAT'S YOUR CHOICE!

“Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them means death.” (Prov 19:16 TLB) God’s way and His will is expressed through His commands! Obey and abide by them and experience life in all its fullness. Disobey or Deviate from them, experience Death or Separation!    Life or Death? What’s your choice?

Prayer: Lord, thank you for simple choices. Help us not to complicate our lives by our choices. Amen!

Prov 19:16. . . . He who obeys instructions guards his life, but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die. NIV

LISTEN AND LEARN!

6-12-2012. . . .LISTEN AND LEARN!

"Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. " (Prov 19:27 NIV)  The old adage, 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks is only applicable if one is unwilling to listen!  No one knows it all!  Listen and learn!

PRAYER: Lord, help us to always have ears that are quick to hear and receive instruction. Amen.

Prov 19:27. . . . Stop listening to teaching that contradicts what you know is right.  TLB

QUICKLY IT GOES!

6-8-2012. . . .QUICKLY IT GOES!

"Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.  (2 Chron 1:12 KJV)  Wisdom and knowledge come before wealth and riches; if not, as quickly as it comes will be as quickly as it goes!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for giving us wisdom and knowledge so that when wealth and riches come we will not blow it like fools!  Amen!

Prov 11:28. . . .Trust in your money and down you go! Trust in God and flourish as a tree! TLB

BE RESPONSIBLE!

6-7-2012. . . .BE RESPONSIBLE!

"Tell those who are rich not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which will soon be gone, but their pride and trust should be in the living God who always richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give happily to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them."  (1 Tim 6:17-18 TLB)  Those who have much have a great responsibility to be responsible and accountable to God.  What is done with the riches is of far greater and lasting value then the riches themselves.

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for the blessing of riches.  Help us to be responsible and accountable to you and to do all we can when we can to be a blessing to others in need.  Amen!

Luke 12:48b. . . .Much is required from those to whom much is given, for their responsibility is greater. TLB

READY YOURSELF FOR RICHES!

6-6-2012. . . .READY YOURSELF FOR RICHES!

"I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.  Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness."  (Prov 8:17-18 KJV)  Riches without wisdom will lead to sudden ruin!  Riches with wisdom will lead to lasting wealth and a successful life!   Ready yourself for riches by acquiring the wisdom to manage it!

PRAYER: Lord, bless us with nothing we are not prepared to handle!  Help us to recognize our deficient areas and rectify them.  Amen!

 Prov 8:35-36. . . .For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD.   But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death." NIV

ALWAYS ENOUGH!

6-5-2012. . . .ALWAYS ENOUGH!

"Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.  His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.  Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever." (Ps 112:1-3 KJV)  Always enough and never in lack!  That is the wealth and riches assured to the obedient.  Always enough now and throughout our generations!

PRAYER: Thank you Lord for rewarding those that are obedient to your commands with always enough!  Not only for us, but for all our generations. Amen!

Phil 4:19. . . .But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.  KJV

RICH!

6-4-2012. . . .RICH!

"The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it."   (Prov 10:22 KJV)   Having money and material possessions without the Lord is like having life without purpose; empty!  Having the Lord is the blessing that makes us rich with or without money and material possessions.

PRAYER: Lord, you are worth far more to us than money or any material possessions this world has to offer.  We are rich beyond measure and we thank you for that!  Amen.

Ps 37:16-17. . . .It is better to have little and be godly than to own an evil man's wealth; 17 for the strength of evil men shall be broken, but the Lord takes care of those he has forgiven.  TLB

6-1-2012. . . .HOW'S YOUR ALIGNMENT!

"For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.  O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee."  (Ps 84:11-12 KJV) God has planned so many wonderful things for us today!  He is distributing them freely to all who qualify by walking uprightly!  How's your alignment? 

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for daily loading us with benefits beyond what we deserve.  Help us to continually walk up right before you!  Amen.

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

KJV