“As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.” Psalms 119:143 NLT
Life is full of stress! There are so many different things that can bring stress upon us. The main cause of stress is distrust, if you as a Christian are putting your trust in Jesus there should be no stress, if your trust is in things of the world well there you have it. Today’s prayer is that we would all trust in the Lord with our everything, health, finances, daily life. Live your life as Jesus instructed us to live and trust in him……..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
“THANK GOD for the conditions that are requiring you to be still. Do not spoil these quiet hours by wishing them away, waiting impatiently to be active again. Some of the greatest works in GOD’S kingdom have been done from sick beds and prison cells. Instead of resenting the limitations of a weakened body, search for The LORD’S way in the midst of these very circumstances. Limitations can be liberating when your strongest desire is living close to GOD. Quietness and trust enhance your awareness of The LORD’S Presence with you. Do not despise these simple ways of serving GOD. Although you feel cut off from the activity of the world, your quiet trust makes a powerful statement in spiritual realms. GOD’S Strength and Power show themselves most effectively in weakness.”
“Be still before the LORD, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.” ZECHARIAH 2 : 13
This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.” ISAIAH 30 : 15
But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 CORINTHIANS 12 : 9
Prayer: Lord no matter what weakness I have physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually your grace and kindness and mercy is enough to sustain me, to heal me, to make me brand new. There will never be a time I don’t need you. Thank you for being my ever-present help. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“COME TO GOD with all your weaknesses: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Rest in the comfort of GOD’S Presence, remembering that nothing is impossible with GOD. Pry your mind away from your problems so you can focus your attention on GOD. Recall that The LORD able to do immeasurably more than all you ask or imagine. Instead of trying to direct GOD to do this and that, seek to attune yourself to what The LORD is already doing. When anxiety attempts to wedge its way into your thoughts, remind yourself that The LORD is your Shepherd. The bottom line is that GOD is taking care of you; therefore, you needn’t be afraid of anything. Rather than trying to maintain control over your life, abandon yourself to GOD’S will. Though this may feel frightening— even dangerous, the safest place to be is in GOD’S will.”
“For nothing is impossible with God.” LUKE 1 : 37
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. EPHESIANS 3 : 20 – 21
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. PSALM 23 : 1 – 4
Prayer: Lord you are my shepherd. Thank you for taking care of me. Help me to let go of control of my life and submit every area to your will. And when I do, you give me peace in its place. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“GIVE YOURSELF FULLY to the adventure of today. Walk boldly along the path of Life, relying on GOD, your ever-present Companion. You have every reason to be confident, because GOD’S Presence accompanies you all the days of your life—and onward into eternity. Do not give in to fear or worry, those robbers of abundant living. Trust The LORD enough to face problems as they come, rather than trying to anticipate them. Fix your eyes on The LORD, the Author and Perfecter of your faith, and many difficulties on the road ahead will vanish before you reach them. Whenever you start to feel afraid, remember that GOD is holding you by your right hand. Nothing can separate you from GOD’S Presence!”
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. HEBREWS 12 : 2
“For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” ISAIAH 41 : 13
Prayer: God thank you for loving me unconditionally. Your love is not increased by my strength, nor is it diluted by my weakness. Thank you for your presence with me at all times and your unconditional love. Help me to feel your love this week and overflow through me, onto others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you. 1 Peter 4:19 NLT
Sometimes we mistake suffering for being humbled, God is for us not against us! We sometimes may want something that we think is perfect for us but God sees it differently, he has another plan! That is not suffering, it might be the best thing for us. Today I pray that we would seek God in all of our decisions and always trust he knows best……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
“The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. And he said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord God, you know.” Then he said to me, “Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live.” Ezekiel 37:1-5 ESV
Are your bones dry? Do you feel like there is so much more that you should be doing but don’t? Maybe you’re in the middle of the valley of dry bones. As Christians I believe we all go through a season where our walk with the Lord gets distracted by the world. The devil must be doing back flips when we put Jesus on the back burner for the things of the world!!!! Today’s prayer is that we all would make the commitment to dive into God’s word everyday and feel that breath come back into you. God’s word will weed out the distractions and let us lead a life that pleases the Lord…….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
But I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, “You are my God!” Psalms 31:14 NLT
Trust is a character that is lacking in today’s world, to trust someone is to confide your all to them!!! When you truly understand God’s love for you it’s easy to trust him. Today I pray that we would all put our 100% trust in the Lord and not in the things of 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
“GOD’S PEACE is like a shaft of golden Light shining on you continuously. During days of bright sunshine, it may blend in with your surroundings. On darker days, GOD’S Peace stands out in sharp contrast to your circumstances. See times of darkness as opportunities for GOD’S Light to shine in transcendent splendor. The LORD is training you to practice Peace that overpowers darkness. Collaborate with The LORD in this training. Do not grow weary and lose heart.”
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. JOHN 1 : 4 – 5
Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. HEBREWS 12 : 3
Prayer: Lord, thank you for training me to practice peace that overpowers darkness. Sometimes it isn’t easy, but with your strength, I can do all things. Keep me close to you today and this weekend. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“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 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? Or do you respond with 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
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, 2 Timothy 1:8 – 9 NKJV
Oh to be like Paul was, this should be our prayers. The revelation that was given to Paul was incredible and the fact that he wrote it for us to have is even better. Paul was saying never, ever, ever be ashamed of the words of Jesus – stand strong and take the ridicule. Paul understood that we were saved not by our works but by Grace. God is not interested in our religious acts, he is interested in our hearts, knowing that under all circumstances that we glorify him and his son. Self check, are you glorifying him in all situations? My prayer for all is to see through any situation and give God all the glory, for we are saved by grace not by our works…………
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
