HIS PLAN HIS PURPOSE!

2-12-2020 . . .HIS PLAN HIS PURPOSE!  

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:" (Phil 1:66 KJV)  

The construction project that was begun in us is going according to plan and will be completed!  In spite of the many unneeded interruptions and interjections on our part, the "Chief Foreman" remains committed and undaunted in working out His Plan and His Purpose in our lives!  

Prayer: Lord, thank you for being committed to us. Forgive us for often getting in Your way and help us to submit to Your will. Amen.  

Ps 138:8. . . . The LORD will fulfill [his purpose] for me;your love, O LORD, endures forever--do not abandon the works of your hands. (NIV)

FROM FAILURE TO SUCCESS!

2-11-2020. . . .FROM FAILURE TO SUCCESS!
"And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net." (Luke 5:5 KJV) 

In spite of one's best efforts, even the called by Christ experience failure. Failure however, does not have the final word, God does. In fact, our point of failure positions us for a word of instruction that will lead us to our next success.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for being there even in our times of failure. Help us to be willing at our point failure to receive your word of instruction that will lead us to success. Amen!

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

DEPEND ON IT!

2-7-2020. . . .DEPEND ON IT!

"Love never fails."(1 Cor 13:8 NIV)  

In a world of uncertain things, uncertain people, uncertain weather, uncertain circumstances, even uncertain futures, it is good to know we can depend on love!  God is Love and God can most certainly be depended on!  Depend on it!  

Prayer: Lord, thank you for being a faithful and dependable God!  Thank you that your love fails not and that we can depend on it!  Amen.   

1 Cor 13:13. . . .And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. NIV

IN IT TO WIN IT!

2-6-2020.  . . .IN IT TO WIN IT!

" In a race everyone runs, but only one person gets first prize. So run your race to win.  To win the contest you must deny yourselves many things that would keep you from doing your best. An athlete goes to all this trouble just to win a blue ribbon or a silver cup, but we do it for a heavenly reward that never disappears."  (1 Cor 9:24-26 TLB)  

A famous catch line from Wide World of Sports was "The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat!"   No one goes through the sacrifice and preparation for a competition to experience defeat.  The goal is to win; that is the believer's incentive in life!   We are in it, to win it and our victory is guaranteed!   

PRAYER: Lord, we faithfully run this race of life that we may ultimately receive the prize, eternal life with you! Thank you that we will not fail to reach our goal.  Amen!

1 Tim 6:12. . . .Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.  KJV

STAY DETERMINED!

2-5-202.0 . . .STAY DETERMINED!

"Everyone shall hate you because you belong to me. But all of you who endure to the end shall be saved." (Matt 10:21-22 TLB)  

Determination fuels endurance.  Haters and hecklers along the way are those who without determination, have long since quit.  Endure until the end and obtain the prize!  Don't run out of fuel!  Stay determined!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you in advance for the prize awaiting all who endure until the end.  We remain determined!  Amen.

Phil 3:15. . . . I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. KJV

GET READY - BE READY - STAY READY!

2-5-2020. . . .GET READY - BE READY - STAY READY!

"I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all."  (Eccl 9:11KJV) 

Opportunity favors the one who is prepared for it!  Time and opportunity come to  all but, not all can seize the moment of visitation.  Get Ready - Be Ready - Stay Ready!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for time and opportunity.  May we ready ourselves for our moment of visitation.  Amen!

Prov 10:5. . . .A wise youth makes hay while the sun shines, but what a shame to see a lad who sleeps away his hour of opportunity.  TLB

STAY TRUE TO THE INNER YOU!

2-4-2020. . . .STAY TRUE TO THE INNER YOU!

"Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? (Gal 5:7KJV)  

Advice is good and there is certainly wisdom in a multitude of counselors, but don't listen to nor take advice from just anybody.   Everyone has opinions and will offer them freely if given the opportunity.   Stay true to the inner you!  If its a different beat you march to, train your ear to never deviate from it and march into your destiny!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for making us fearfully, wonderfully and unique.  Help us to always stay true to who you created us to be.  Amen! 

Ps 139:14. . . .Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous-and how well I know it. TLB