RELEASE IT NOW!

6-28-2017. . . . RELEASE IT NOW!

"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. . . ." (Eph 3:20 KJV) 

Stop holding on to things and trying to work out what only God can do.  Release your faith in Him and "the thing" to Him!  Now, watch Him work it out!

PRAYER: Lord, by your mighty power alone you are able to do far more than we could every, ask, think, or imagine.  Your will be done.  Amen!

Matt 19:26. . . . But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. KJV

BE RESPONSIBLE!

6-27-2017. . . .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 than 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 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

BACK TO BASICS!

6-22-2017. . . .BACK TO BASICS!

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.  Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.  Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." (Prov 3:1-4 NIV)   

Life has no roadmap, but if we follow some basic principles we will successfully navigate our way through it!  Get back to basics. . . .Follow His plan!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for ordering the steps and stops of our life.  Help us to stick to the plan and the basic principles you have set out for us.  Amen.

Ps 37:23-24. . . .The steps of good men are directed by the Lord. He delights in each step they take.  If they fall it isn't fatal, for the Lord holds them with his hand. TLB

RESERVED FAVOR!

6-21-2017. . . .RESERVED FAVOR!

"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Cor 9:8-9 NIV)  

God rewards our faithfulness and generosity with favor when needed!  In the times that we forget and wonder how we are going to work things out, God reminds us that He has reserved favor for us and will release it to us at the needed time!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for a reserved favor!  Amen.

2 Peter 1:3-4. . . .For as you know him better, he will give you, through his great power, everything you need for living a truly good life: he even shares his own glory and his own goodness with us! TLB

E X P E C T A T I O N!

6-20-2017. . . .E X P E C T A T I O N!

"See, I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." (Isa 43:19 NIV)  

God never runs out of ways of making a way!  Therefore, we should never be without  E X P E C T A T I O N!

Prayer: Lord, you are a way maker!  Thank you for continuously making ways for us!  Amen.

Rom 8:31. . . .What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? KJV

BORN TO DO GREAT THINGS!

6-15-2017. . . .BORN TO DO GREAT THINGS!

"And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits." (Dan 11:32 KJV)  

Try as he may, don't let the enemy talk you out of your greatness.  Remember who you know!!!!  We were born to do great things!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for allowing us to be in relationship with you.  Through you, in you and because of you, we shall do great things!  Amen.

John 14:12-13. . . .Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.  And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. KJV

READY YOURSELF FOR RICHES!

6-14-2017. . . .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 immediately.  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

REST YOUR MIND!

6-13-2017. . . .REST YOUR MIND!

"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 for being in control and having 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

THE AMAZING!

6-9-2017. . . .THE AMAZING!

"Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know." (Jer 33:3 NKJV)  

God is always available to us when we call Him, and the conversation is always fruitful.   If allowed, He will amaze us with the amazing!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for always being available to us when we call.  Continue amazing us with great and mighty things we do not know.  Amen.

Isa 65:23-25. . . . I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking to me about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers! TLB

LISTEN AND LEARN!

6-8-2017. . . .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

WAIT PATIENTLY!

6-7-2017. . . .WAIT PATIENTLY!

"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 while He does what He does!

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

GOD'S GOT ME!

6-6-2017. . . .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 through His on volition, has chosen to help us!  He promises strength, help, and most importantly, victory!

Prayer: Lord, you are my strength, my help, my 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

GET BUSY....GET TO WORK!

6-2-2017. . . .GET BUSY....GET TO WORK!

"Whatever you do, do well, for in death, where you are going, there is no working or planning, or knowing, or understanding.  (Eccl 9:10 TLB)  

Anything worth doing is worth doing well!  If we are going to do anything, the time to do it is now, without delay.  Death is coming to us all.   Let's die without regret over what we could have or should have done.  So write the book; the song; start the business; change the career; accept the calling!  Whatever is in our hearts to do, Get busy.....Get to work now!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving us the time we need to accomplish all that is in our hearts to do.  Help us to not get distracted or sidetracked with excuses; and when the time comes, grant us rest without regret.  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

PROVEN LEGIT!

6-1-2017. . . .PROVEN LEGIT!

"Everyone's work will be put through the fire so that all can see whether or not it keeps its value, and what was really accomplished. Then every workman who has built on the foundation with the right materials, and whose work still stands, will get his pay." ( 1 Cor 3:13-15 TLB) 

 Integrity should be the basis and foundation upon which our works are built.  Tested under fire or otherwise they will always be proven legit.  

Prayer: Lord, help us have integrity in all we do.  Amen!

1 Cor 15:58-16:1. . . . Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. KJV