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WHEN YOU ARE PLAGUED by a persistent problem — one that goes on and on — view it as a rich opportunity to trust in GOD | ISAIAH 30 : 20 – 21, 2 CORINTHIANS 4 : 17

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“WHEN YOU ARE PLAGUED by a persistent problem — one that goes on and on — view it as a rich opportunity to trust in GOD. An ongoing problem is like a tutor who is always by your side. The learning possibilities are limited only by your willingness to be teachable. In faith, thank GOD for your problem. Ask The LORD to open your eyes and your heart to all that HE is accomplishing through this difficulty. Once you have become grateful for a problem, it loses its power to drag you down. On the contrary, your thankful attitude will lift you up into heavenly places with GOD. From this perspective, your difficulty can be seen as a slight, temporary distress that is producing for you a transcendent Glory never to cease!”

Scripture

Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” ISAIAH 30 : 20 – 21 

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 2 CORINTHIANS 4 : 17 

Prayer

Prayer: God open my eyes and my heart to see all that you are accomplishing through difficulties in my life. An ongoing problem is like a tutor always by my side. Help me to be open to the lessons you’d want me to learn. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Luke 22 : 31 – 34

And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.” Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.” Luke 22 : 31 – 34 NKJV

JESUS CHRIST knew that Peter would deny even knowing him, but JESUS CHRIST also knew that HE would build HIS church using Peter as the main brick. In life, in certain circumstances it’s easy to deny the gospel of JESUS CHRIST, but do not stand down, stand firm in your belief. JESUS CHRIST never stopped loving Peter because of his actions and the same applies to you. Today I pray that the spirit of truth will fill each one with the boldness to witness JESUS CHRIST to all ……….. 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

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COME TO GOD with your gaping emptiness, knowing that in GOD you are complete. | 2 CORINTHIANS 4 : 6,  MATTHEW 5 : 3,6, COLOSSIANS 2 : 9 – 10 , PSALM 150 : 6

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“COME TO GOD with your gaping emptiness, knowing that in GOD you are complete. As you rest quietly in The LORD’S Presence, HIS Light within you grows brighter and brighter. Facing the emptiness inside you is simply the prelude to being filled with GOD’S fullness. Therefore, rejoice on those days when you drag yourself out of bed, feeling sluggish and inadequate. Tell yourself that this is a perfect day to depend on GOD in childlike trust. If you persevere in this dependence as you go through the day, you will discover at bedtime that Joy and Peace have become your companions. You may not realize at what point they joined you on your journey, but you will feel the beneficial effects of their presence. The perfect end to such a day is a doxology of gratitude. GOD is HE from whom all blessings flow!”

Scripture

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. 2 CORINTHIANS 4 : 6

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. . . . Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” MATTHEW 5 : 3,6

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. COLOSSIANS 2 : 9 – 10

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD. PSALM 150 : 6

Prayer

Prayer: Lord, in this busy Christmas season, help me intentionally make time to rest quietly in Your presence. On the days I feel depleted or lacking, remind me that this is the perfect day to depend fully on You with childlike trust. And as I do, may joy and peace walk beside me as faithful companions. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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1 Peter‬ ‭3‬ :‭ 9

“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3‬ :‭ 9‬ ‭NIV

First instinct to get mad right? To plot revenge? This scripture is clear on how we should be, repay evil with a blessing. This is a hard one to swallow right? Today’s prayer is we would all respond in the way of Jesus Christ! Calm, cool, collective , 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

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Proverbs‬ ‭18 : 12

“Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18 : 12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Are you on top of the world? Is life the best it’s ever been for you? Careful that’s when the enemy will come against you the hardest in my opinion. This proverb speaks of being haughty and humble, which are you? Today’s prayer is that we all would humble ourselves at the foot of our blessings and always stand guard against haughtiness for that will bring destruction ……. Be Blessed and Be Humble

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

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YOUR LONGING FOR HEAVEN IS GOOD, because it is an extension of your yearning for GOD | ROMANS 8 : 23 – 25, HEBREWS 6 : 18 – 20, ROMANS 15 : 13

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“YOUR LONGING FOR HEAVEN IS GOOD, because it is an extension of your yearning for GOD. The hope of heaven is meant to strengthen and encourage you, filling you with wondrous Joy. Many Christians have misunderstood this word hope, believing that it denotes wishful thinking. Nothing could be farther from the truth! As soon as The LORD, JESUS CHRIST became your Savior, heaven became your ultimate destination. The phrase hope of heaven highlights the benefits you can enjoy even while remaining on earth. This hope keeps you spiritually alive during dark times of adversity; it brightens your path and heightens your awareness of GOD’S Presence. GOD’S desire is that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Scripture

Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. ROMANS 8 : 23 – 25 

God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain. HEBREWS 6 : 18 – 20 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ROMANS 15 : 13

Prayers

Prayer: Lord, thank You for the hope of heaven that keeps my heart anchored in You. Let that sure hope strengthen me in hard moments and fill me with joy as I walk with You today. By Your Spirit, help me overflow with hope and be more aware of Your nearness. Amen.

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John‬ ‭17 ‬: ‭22 – 23‬

“I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me. John‬ ‭17 ‬: ‭22 – 23‬ NLT

JESUS CHRIST said HE gave us perfect unity so that our witness will be different from the world, how is your witness working out? Do you respond to situations like someone who doesn’t know JESUS CHRIST? Or do you respond to the values of the promise HE gave us? Today I pray that our responses would be filled with faith and on the foundation of GOD’S living word and promise ….. 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

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GOD IS TAKING CARE OF YOU. | ROMANS 8 : 28, JOB 42 : 1 – 3, 1 PETER 5 : 7

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“GOD IS TAKING CARE OF YOU. Feel the warmth and security of being enveloped in GOD’S loving Presence. Every detail of your life is under HIS control. Moreover, everything fits into a pattern for good, to those who love The LORD and are called according to HIS design and purpose. Because the world is in an abnormal, fallen condition, people tend to think that chance governs the universe. Events may seem to occur randomly, with little or no meaning. People who view the world this way have overlooked one basic fact: the limitations of human understanding. What you know of the world you inhabit is only the tip of the iceberg. Submerged beneath the surface of the visible world are mysteries too vast for you to comprehend. If you could only see how close GOD is to you and how constantly GOD works on your behalf, you would never again doubt that GOD is wonderfully caring for you. This is why you must live by faith, not by sight; trusting in The LORD’S mysterious, majestic Presence.”

Scripture

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. ROMANS 8 : 28

Then Job replied to the LORD : “I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.” JOB 42 : 1 – 3 

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 PETER 5 : 7

Prayer

Prayer: Lord help me to see and feel how close you are and how you are constantly working for my good and for your glory. Thank you for giving me three best friends with me at all times – God the Father, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit. Help me to rely more on you more today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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1‭ John‬ ‭4 : 4‬

“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1‭ John‬ ‭4 : 4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Like you don’t measure up? Well you never will by the world’s standards! This scripture reminds us that The Holy Spirit who lives in us has overcome all things! Today’s prayer is that when depression, unworthiness, wanting to give up comes upon us, turn to The LORD not the world!!!!  ….. 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

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Colossians‬ ‭3 : 5

“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3 : 5‬ ‭NIV‬‬

How many things do you put before GOD? If there is one then there is a problem! The world will bring the flesh out of each one of us but the spirit’s needs prevail!!!! Today’s prayer is that we would all put our desires aside and get back to the basics, get back to GOD!!!!! HE is there and our lives will be much better in HIS presence ….. 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