Wednesday, January 27, 2016 "Do These Things"

Thank the Lord, worship the Lord then praise the Lord.  He hears our voice when we do these things unto Him. 

Psalm 116:1

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 "Focus Your Mind"

Keep your mind focused on the Lord and He will keep you in perfect peace. #Princeofpeace

Isaiah 45:3-4

Monday, January 25, 2016 "Our Heart's Desires"

He grants our heart's desires when we delight in Him and live for Him only. Psalm 37:4

Sunday, January 24, 2016 "Whoever Disowns or Denies God..."

Trust and believe in the One He has sent.  Jesus died on the cross so you and I could live eternally with Him. Don't squander your inheritance on this world. 

But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven. Matthew 10:33

Saturday, January 23, 2016 "Great Power"

Pray, pray and pray some more. There is nothing more powerful in the life of a believer than an open, honest and close relationship with the Lord. 

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16

Friday, January 22, 2016 "The Christian and Obedience to God"

Do not be afraid to get out of the boat. If the Lord calls you to move, you need to move. Listen and obey.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Thursday, January 21, 2016 "Jehovah Jireh"

The Lord is our provider. He is the source of all our blessings. We often times focus on our pay check or our employer as the source but every gift comes from above. We must not look to anyone or anything else for our needs for our supply is God sent. Don't lose sight of this truth. 

"So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, "On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided." Genesis 22:14

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 "Fight!"

Fight the good fight of faith. 

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 "During the Storm"

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7

It is a lot easier to praise the Lord when everything is going well in our lives. It is much harder when our lives seem to be falling apart. As hard as it is, just know God is taking us through this journey and it is up to us if it is a long trip or short trip. Focus on Him and trust Him in this. He will see you through.

Monday, January 18, 2016 "He is my Rock"

As I begin my new semester at college I am always nervous. But I keep Isaiah 26:3-4 near to my heart. "I will keep you in perfect peace if you will keep your mind steadfast on Me and always trust Me...I am a Rock you can always stand on." Amen and Amen. 

Sunday, January 17, 2016 "A Life Transformed"

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me." Psalm 51:10

The Bible is a book of do's not a book of don'ts. The Lord wants us to enjoy this life in abundance and with joy. He does not call us to be disciples for Him and then deprive us of all things. He wants us to live life in Him and for Him and with pure love in our hearts. Through this love we are transformed. Our lives, desires and words then reflect this change and others begin to notice. Perhaps the biggest change of all is our heart. The Lord will never leave us where we are but call us to a higher standard and deeper faith. It is  miraculous and it is awesome so do not fight it but instead embrace it. #newlifeinChrist

Saturday, January 16, 2016 "His Perfect Peace"

When we are in His will we can expect His perfect peace. 

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Friday, January 15, 2016 "Do Not Be Dismayed"

So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Do not be dismayed for the Lord God is with you. 

#keepthefaith

Thursday, January 14, 2016 "Obey His Voice"

“But if you carefully obey his voice and do all that I say, then I will be an enemy to your enemies and an adversary to your adversaries." Exodus 23:22

When we hear the voice of God it is important that we obey Him not just listen to Him.  Our obedience moves the hand of God. 

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 "Is God Trying to Tell Me Something?"

It frustrates me when I hear a fellow believer always assume it is the work of satan when they experience afflictions or a restless spirit.  Truth is we will be attacked from time to time and the spiritual warfare among us is very real however I believe people give him way to much "air time". I believe the Lord's hand is in it more than we know. Often times when we are experiencing difficult times the Lord is either trying to get our attention and/or He is using it to help us grow in our faith.  We need to be giving Him all the glory. I do know that attacks will come right before a blessing and right after but I don't believe he is the cause of every woe we suffer. The Lord ordains our steps and nothing happens that He is not allowing so we need to focus on Him, trust in Him and act in faith at all times, and I promise you will live a more balanced and peaceful life. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (Romans 16:20) God bless you.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 "Proverbs 21:5"

The plans of the diligent lead to profit

    as surely as haste leads to poverty. Proverbs 21:5

Monday, January 11, 2016 "Please the Lord not the World"

As hard as it may be sometimes, try to combat evil with good. Allow the Lord's grace to be upon you so that they see His light in you. The world believes in "getting even" or reciprocating a dirty deed with another but we are called to disciple the world therefore we mustn't react or be as the world but rather do what pleases the Lord. 

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

Sunday, January 10, 2016 "His Work is Masterful"

The Lord moves in such intricate ways and His work is masterful. When I see His hand in something and witness how He pieced it together, I am simply in awe. As I told my husband He is forever mind blowing. He never does anything the simple way...He wants us to see His work, trust in His ways and know He is with us. So when the future trials come, we will be able to stand in faith and be assured He will take care of it. He is simply amazing!

"There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God." Ecclesiastes 2:24

Saturday, January 9, 2016 "Blessings From God"

How can the Lord bless you if you do not allow Him?

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change." James 1:17

Friday, January 8, 2016 "Be Still"

Often times we need to simply be still and allow the Lord to move in our lives. 

He says, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10

Thursday, January 7, 2016 "What is Permissible?"

“Do not turn to mediums or necromancers; do not seek them out, and so make yourselves unclean by them: I am the Lord your God". Leviticus  19:31

Anything that is related to horoscopes, zodiacs, palm reading, fortune tellers, numerology..none of it is permissible nor of God. It is important that you study up on those that think they are speaking to your loved ones that have passed on. It is an abomination in the eyes of God. We are trust in Him for our future and nothing nor no one else. 

“When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you". Deuteronomy 18:9-12

Wednesday, January 6, 2016 'Let Go and Let God"

We are commanded to forgive others but that does not mean the Lord wants us to be used and abused. We are not to be a doormat for others to walk over. Guard your heart, your home, your mind. Use wisdom in all your relationships and pray about each and every one.  I have forgiven those that have not even asked for my forgiveness but I did it for myself and my obedience to God. The person who wronged me may not care nor even know they did anything to me. But the truth is if I hold on to the anger and pain, it will only be hurting me us so we must let go and let God.  

"And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” Mark 11:25

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 "There Are No Words"

I stand in awe of what the Lord has done.  His mercies are new each morning and He just leaves me speechless. He is simply amazing.

"For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe." Deuteronomy 10:17

Monday, January 4, 2016 "God Keeps His Promises"

God keeps His promises. Do you? 

Genesis 9:13

Sunday, January 3, 2016 "Share Bread"

"Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor." Proverbs 22:9

We are commanded to be rich toward the poor.  We are not called to judge, analyze nor criticize them. I hear so many people say it is their own doing or that it is not their problem to solve. I understand all that but rather than chastise why not be a blessing to them? Your simple act of showing them God's love might make the difference they need in their lives. #beablessing

Saturday, January 2, 2016 "Prince of Peace"

We are not in His perfect peace if our minds are on our circumstances and not our Lord and Savior, for He is our Prince of Peace. Anything else is not of God. 

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Friday, January 1, 2016 "Surrender it All"

May the Lord bless us in this new year. May we grow more in His image each day and trust our lives completely in His hands. Let this be the day we truly surrender it all to Him. 

Yet if you devote your heart to him

    and stretch out your hands to him, 

if you put away the sin that is in your hand

    and allow no evil to dwell in your tent,

 

then, free of fault, you will lift up your face;

    you will stand firm and without fear. Job 11:13-15

Thursday, December 31,2015 "Faith in Action"

Faith without action is wasted opportunity.

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 "3 Simple Acts"

Faith. Focus. Follow. 

Jesus is all you need!
"And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Luke 11:9