“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14
Do you find yourself striving for greatness? And to what measure are you striving for?. God has called us to live a life that is pleasing to him, pressing forward to the goal of bringing heaven to earth. Today’s prayer is that we would strive for greatness in Gods eyes not the worlds, that we would be seeking approval from God not man In Jesus name be blessed
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
“THANKFULNESS takes the sting out of adversity. That is why GOD has instructed you to give thanks for everything. There is an element of mystery in this transaction: You give GOD thanks (regardless of your feelings), and GOD gives you Joy (regardless of your circumstances). This is a spiritual act of obedience—at times, blind obedience. To people who don’t know GOD intimately, it can seem irrational and even impossible to thank GOD for heartrending hardships. Nonetheless, those who obey GOD in this way are invariably blessed, even though difficulties may remain. Thankfulness opens your heart to The LORD’S Presence and your mind to The LORD’S thoughts. You may still be in the same place, with the same set of circumstances, but it is as if a light has been switched on, enabling you to see from GOD’S perspective. It is this Light of GOD’S Presence that removes the sting from adversity.” para-phrased – “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
. . . always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. EPHESIANS 5 : 20
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. PSALM 118 : 1
Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. PSALM 89 : 15
Prayer: Lord thank you for the many blessings you’ve given me. Help me to give thanks regardless of my feelings so you can give me joy regardless of my circumstances. Help me to see things from your perspective which removes the sting from my adversity. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.” Psalms 28:7
Where does your strength come from? Who do you put your trust in? Today’s prayer is that we all would turn to Jesus for our strength to overcome the daily trials and to trust and praise him for all daily……..Be Blessed
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is your keeper; The LORD is your shade on your right hand. The sun will not smite you by day, Nor the moon by night. The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in From this time forth and forever.” Psalms 121:1-8 NASB
Where is your trust? This psalm reminds us that we as christians don’t trust in the world but in the Lord. Today’s prayer is that we would all evaluate where our trust lies, if it is not in the Lord then put it there……Be Blessed
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
“As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:36-39 NKJV
Sometimes life can seem impossible even to the point of giving up. This scripture reassures us that Jesus is always there for us in our time of need. The day to day life we live is full of choices, live in Gods will, or live in your own will. Today’s prayer is that in our time of need we would turn to Jesus for the solution……Be Blessed
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
“AS YOU SIT QUIETLY IN GOD’S PRESENCE, let HIS fill your heart and mind with thankfulness. This is the most direct way to achieve a thankful stance. If your mind needs a focal point, gaze at The LORD’S Love poured out for you on the cross. Remember that nothing in heaven or on earth can separate you from that Love. This remembrance builds a foundation of gratitude in you, a foundation that circumstances cannot shake. As you go through this day, look for tiny treasures strategically placed along the way. GOD lovingly goes before you and plants little pleasures to brighten your day. Look carefully for them, and pluck them one by one. When you reach the end of the day, you will have gathered a lovely bouquet. Offer it up to GOD with a grateful heart. Receive The LORD’S Peace as you lie down to sleep, with thankful thoughts playing a lullaby in your mind.” para-phrased – “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ROMANS 8 : 38 – 39
You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. PSALM 4 : 7 – 8
Prayer: God thank you for the tiny treasures you place in my pathway everyday. Help me to slow down enough to notice them and thank you for them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“GOD IS PLEASED WITH YOU, HIS CHILD. Allow yourself to become fully aware of GOD’S pleasure shining upon you. You don’t have to perform well in order to receive GOD’S Love. In fact, a performance focus will pull you away from The LORD, toward some sort of Pharisaism. This can be a subtle form of idolatry: worshiping your own good works. It can also be a source of deep discouragement when your works don’t measure up to your expectations. Shift your focus from your performance to GOD’S radiant Presence. The Light of GOD’S Love shines on you continually, regardless of your feelings or behavior. Your responsibility is to be receptive to this unconditional Love. Thankfulness and trust are your primary receptors. Thank The LORD for everything; trust in HIM at all times. These simple disciplines will keep you open to GOD’S loving Presence.” para-phrased – “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. EPHESIANS 2 : 8 – 9
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. EPHESIANS 3 : 16 – 19
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. PSALM 62 : 8
Prayer: Lord thank you that I don’t have to perform well to receive your love. Your love is unchangeable. Nothing I do could make you love me less or more. You are my constant rock on which I stand. Teach me to love like you do Lord. Transform my heart. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! Ephesians 5:8 NLT
Are you living on the edge? Are you dabbling in a little sin? Are you pushing the envelope? Or are you trying your best to live as God would have us live? Are you shinning your light? Today I pray we would all realize that since Jesus came into our life the sin nature is not who we are any longer………Be Blessed and turn up your light
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
“LEAVE OUTCOMES UP TO GOD. Follow GOD wherever HE leads, without worrying about how it will all turn out. Think of your life as an adventure, with The LORD as your Guide and Companion. Live in the now, concentrating on staying in step with GOD. When your path leads to a cliff, be willing to climb it with GOD’S help. When you come to a resting place, take time to be refreshed in GOD’S Presence. Enjoy the rhythm of life lived close to The LORD. You already know the ultimate destination of your journey: your entrance into heaven. So keep your focus on the path just before you, leaving outcomes up to GOD.” para-phrased – “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. PSALM 27 : 13 – 14
“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.” EXODUS 15 : 13
Prayer: Lord help me to leave outcomes up to you and follow you wherever you lead in this adventure. If you say it’s wrong then I’ll say no, if you say release I’m letting go, if your in it with me I’ll begin, and if you say to jump I’m diving in. If you say be still then I will wait, if you say to trust I will obey. Teach me how to follow in your ways, I’m done chasing feelings – Holy Spirit lead me. Amen.
“He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.” Proverbs 13:3 NKJV
Gossip is so easy to do yet is destruction in your life. Do you get caught up unintentionally? Don’t!!!! Speak truth and life into all situations. Today’s prayer is we would shed all gossip from our lives…..Be Blessed
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17
