BE RESPONSIBLE!

6-30-2021. . . .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

RELEASE IT NOW!

6-29-2021. . . . 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

DON'T PLAY. . . .TRUST!

6-25-2021. . . .DON'T PLAY. . . .TRUST!

"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."  (Heb 11:6 KJV)  

Trusting God is not like playing games of chance where one wishes and hopes to win, but more often then not, doesn't!  Trusting God is believing Him beyond what one can see, (we walk by faith not by sight) until what we expect manifest!  Don't play. . . .TRUST!

PRAYER: Lord, our faith and trust is in you.  We will not weaver because we know your word is true and will manifest your will!  Our faith and trust remains always in you!  Amen.

James 1:5-7. . . .If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask him, and he will gladly tell you, for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask him; he will not resent it. But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to tell you, for a doubtful mind will be as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind; and every decision you then make will be uncertain, as you turn first this way and then that. If you don't ask with faith, don't expect the Lord to give you any solid answer. TLB

RELAX AND RECEIVE!

6-24-2021. . . .RELAX AND RECEIVE!

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."(Matt 6:33 KJV )   

The constant pursuit of things is exhausting, futile and never satisfying. Flip the script.... let things pursue you!!!!    Focus on the source from which all ‘things’ come; God, His kingdom, and His righteousness!   Now relax and prepare yourself to receive! 

Prayer: Lord, you are the source of all things. Keep us forever focused on You and not what we can get from You! Amen!

Matt 6:31-33. . . . "So don't worry at all about having enough food and clothing. Why be like the heathen? For they take pride in all these things and are deeply concerned about them. But your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well that you need them, and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to.” TLB

VALID OR INVALID!

6-23-2021. . . .VALID OR INVALID!    

" A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults. This is to his credit. " (Prov 19:11 TLB)   

It is always wise for one to keep thier anger in check.  It will be a credit to them. Just because someone says something insulting about us 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.    As a result, those issuing the insults will always have to reevaluate their statements and faulty perspectives!

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) 

ITS NOT MAGIC!

6-22-2021. . . .LINE IT UP!

"And we are sure of this, that he will listen to us whenever we ask him for anything in line with his will.  And if we really know he is listening when we talk to him and make our requests, then we can be sure that he will answer us." (1 John 5:14-15 TLB)  

When our request aligns with His will, we can then ask what we will and with great anticipation, expect to receive exactly what we asked!  Its not magic its a method!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for hearing us and willingly granting us every request that is in line with your will!  Keep us in your will!  Amen.

Ps 84:11. . . . 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. KJV

LEAD US ON!

6-18-2021. . . .LEAD US ON!

"Where can I go from your Spirit?  Where can I flee from your presence?  If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.  If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.  If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me," even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.  (Ps 139:7-12 NIV) 

There is no place beyond God's reach!  No matter how high or how low; whether concealed or revealed,  God's hand is there guiding us.  Somebody needs to know today, there is a way out; a way up; a way through; a way back; a way around!  God has a way and in fact, is the way!  Therefore our daily prayer remains; Precious Lord, take our hands and lead us on!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for your guiding hand.  Amen!

Ps 121:5-8. . . .The LORD watches over you--the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.  The LORD will keep you from all harm--he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. NIV

NOTHING IN, NOTHING OUT!

6-17-2021. . . .NOTHING IN, NOTHING OUT!

“For if you give, you will get! Your gift will return to you in full and overflowing measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over. Whatever measure you use to give-large or small-will be used to measure what is given back to you." (Luke 6:38 TLB)   

Generosity is fluid so let it flow.  The more you let go out, the more will flow back to you. What you send out leaves room for what is coming in!   If little or nothing is coming into your life, examine what’s going out!

Prayer: Lord, all things flow from you. Help us to never become so caught up with what we have and receive, that we never open up and give. Amen!

Prov 19:17. . . When you help the poor you are lending to the Lord-and he pays wonderful interest on your loan! TLB

DON'T BLOCK ANY ENTRANCES!

6-16-2021. . . .DON'T BLOCK ANY ENTRANCES!

"Lift up your head, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.  Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. (Ps 24:7-8 KJV) 

If there is a battle to be fought, be sure all doors are open for the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle to come in.  If you want victory, Don't block any entrances!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for victory in every battle.  Gladly we step aside and welcome you in to do what you only can do!  Thank you for victory in our battles!  Amen!

1 Cor 15:57-58. . . .But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  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

NO LIMITS!

6-15-2021. . . .NO LIMITS!

"Now glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of-infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes." (Eph 3:20 TLB)  God's mighty power is limitless!  When we stop limiting ourselves, we stop limiting God and what He desires to do in us, through us and for us!  NO LIMITS!

PRAYER: Lord, there is no limit to your mighty power within us!  Help us to take the limits off ourselves and allow you to do what you do !  Amen!

1 John 4:4. . . .Dear young friends, you belong to God and have already won your fight with those who are against Christ because there is someone in your hearts who is stronger than any evil teacher in this wicked world. TLB

WAIT PATIENTLY!

6-11-2021. . . .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

LISTEN AND LEARN!

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LISTEN AND LEARN!

6-10-2021. . . .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

REST YOUR MIND!

6-9-2021. . . .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

RESERVED FAVOR!

6-8-2021. . . .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

BE RESPONSIBLE!

6-4-2021. . . .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 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

BORN TO DO GREAT THINGS!

6-3-2021. . . .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

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

6-2-2021. . . .6-15-2018. . . .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

RELEASE A PRAISE!

4-1-2021. . . . .RELEASE A PRAISE! 

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! (Ps 107:8 KJV) 

One doesn’t have to look very far to find reasons to give God praise, but just in case some reasons are needed, here are a couple!   His ‘Goodness’ and His ‘Wonderful Works’.   Now, for the rest of the day, take note of these two reasons for praise.  They are (He is) at work in our lives. We can't-miss ‘Goodness’. . . cause if we check behind us we’ll find it following us all the days of our lives alongside its partner, mercy.  After checking behind, then look forward and see the manifestation of His ‘Wonderful Works’! Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done… (Ps 40:5) Behold creation. . . . His wonderful works; Look in the mirror. . . . His wonderful works!  Every time we recognize His ‘Goodness & His Wonderful Works’, we should take a moment and release an instant praise!  By the end of the day, we will be amazed at how much God does for us that we take for granted or simply overlook. Even more amazing is the fact that we fail to give God praise for the same. Make praise a part of your daily routine. Praise always gets God's attention and draws Him closer to us. 

Prayer: Lord, You are worthy of praise, therefore we freely and continuously praise your name for your goodness and your wonderful works! Amen!

Ps 111:1-4. . . . Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. His work is honorable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. KJV