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1 Peter‬ ‭1 ‬: ‭6 ‬- ‭7‬

“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1 ‬: ‭6 ‬- ‭7‬ ‭

Trails can be viewed a couple of different ways, they can be viewed as unfair, never ending, life changing! Or they can be viewed as refining, purifying, or even necessary! Today’s prayer is when trials arise we would embrace them and know that God is showing us something we may just need at the perfect time ….. 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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TASTE AND SEE THAT GOD IS GOOD. – PSALM 34 : 8, GENESIS 16 : 13, JOHN 20 : 19, COLOSSIANS 3 : 15

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“TASTE AND SEE THAT GOD IS GOOD.The more intimately you experience GOD, the more convinced you become of The LORD’S goodness. GOD is the Living One who sees you and longs to participate in your life. GOD is training you to find HIM in each moment and to be a channel of HIS loving Presence. Sometimes The LORD’S blessings come to you in mysterious ways: through pain and trouble. At such times you can know GOD’S goodness only through your trust in GOD. Understanding will fail you, but trust will keep you close to The LORD. Thank GOD for the gift of HIS Peace, a gift of such immense proportions that you cannot fathom its depth or breadth. When The LORD, JESUS CHRIST appeared to HIS disciples after the resurrection, it was Peace that The LORD communicated first of all. JESUS CHRIST knew this was their deepest need: to calm their fears and clear their minds. GOD also speaks Peace to you, for HE knows your anxious thoughts. Listen to GOD! Tune out other voices, so that you can hear The LORD more clearly. GOD designed you to dwell in Peace all day, every day. Draw near to GOD; receive The LORD’S Peace.”

Scripture

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. PSALM 34 : 8

So she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, You are a God of seeing, for she said, Truly here I have seen him who looks after me. GENESIS 16 : 13

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” JOHN 20 : 19

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. COLOSSIANS 3 : 15

Prayer

Prayer: Lord thank you for designing me to dwell in peace all day despite the chaos around me. Help me to tune out other voices so I can hear yours more clearly. Show me how to draw near to you to receive your peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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2 Corinthians‬ ‭8 : 10 – 12‬

“And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have. For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭8 : 10 – 12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Where is your life now as compared to where it was a year ago? Are you in the same place? Are you in a better place? Are you in a worse place? Are you still on fire for the gospel the same? Well only you and God know. I believe the world has changed a lot of lives for the worse!!! But if we are grounded in the Gospel then we are doing “us” with God. Today’s prayer is that we would all go back to the basics and make sure God is our foundation, not the issues 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

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JESUS CHRIST, THE LORD IS THE GOD WHO GIVES and gives and gives. – ISAIAH 26 : 3, PHILIPPIANS 2 : 17, MARK 10 : 15

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“JESUS CHRIST, THE LORD IS THE GOD WHO GIVES and gives and gives. When JESUS CHRIST died for you on the cross, The LORD held back nothing; HE poured out HIS Life like a drink offering. Because giving is inherent in The LORD’S nature, HE searches for people who are able to receive in full measure. To increase your intimacy with GOD, the two traits you need the most are receptivity and attentiveness. Receptivity is opening up your innermost being to be filled with GOD’S abundant riches. Attentiveness is directing your gaze to GOD: searching for The LORD in all your moments. It is possible to stay your mind on The LORD, as the prophet Isaiah wrote. Through such attentiveness you receive a glorious gift: GOD’S perfect Peace.”

Scripture

You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. ISAIAH 26 : 3 (NKJV)

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. PHILIPPIANS 2 : 17

“I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” MARK 10 : 15

Prayer

Prayer: Lord, You poured out everything for me, holding nothing back, and I am in awe of Your generosity. Help me to be open and attentive to You, ready to receive all You offer and to see You in every moment of my life. Fill me with Your perfect peace as I rest in Your abundant love. Amen.

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‭‭Romans‬ ‭8 : 6

“For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8 : 6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

What things are your mind set on? Money? Material things? This scripture is explicit on not doing that!!! True peace only comes from God and nothing else. Today’s prayer is that we would all pray to change what things are always on our mind ahead of God and make the flip to only having our mind on God and God alone ……. 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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1 Corinthians‬ ‭15 : 58‬

“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15 : 58‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Do you ever feel like your work for the Lord is all for nothing? Do you feel like you’re not reaching anyone? This scripture tells us that all of our witness is and will reach the people. We will probably never know what impact we may have had on someone, but the Lord knows. Today’s prayer is that we would never give up telling people what Jesus has done in our life and will do in theirs ……. 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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1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬ : ‭12

For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. 1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬ : ‭12‬ ESV

Do you have an identity crisis? Are you searching for who you truly are? Do you see a reflection of the things of Jesus Christ or the world? This scripture explains that we see a dim image, as Christians we are the righteousness of Jesus, we may not appear that way in the natural world but spiritually we are. Today I pray that we would all know our identity, that one day we will stand face to face with our Lord and truly see who we are ….. 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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BE STILL IN GOD’S PRESENCE, even though countless tasks clamor for your attention. – ROMANS 12 : 2, REVELATION 2 : 4, COLOSSIANS 1 : 27

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“BE STILL IN GOD’S PRESENCE, even though countless tasks clamor for your attention. Nothing is as important as spending time with GOD. While you wait in The LORD’S Presence, GOD does HIS best work within you: transforming you by the renewing of your mind. If you skimp on this time with GOD, you may plunge headlong into the wrong activities, missing the richness of what The LORD has planned for you. Do not seek GOD primarily for what HE can give you. Remember that GOD, The Giver, is infinitely greater than any gift GOD might impart to you. Though GOD delight in blessing HIS children, The LORD is deeply grieved when HIS blessings become idols in their hearts. Anything can be an idol if it distracts you from GOD as your First Love. When GOD is the ultimate Desire of your heart, you are safe from the danger of idolatry. As you wait in The LORD’S Presence, enjoy the greatest gift of all: Christ in you, the hope of Glory!”

Scripture

Do not conform any longer 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

Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. REVELATION 2 : 4

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. COLOSSIANS 1 : 27

Prayer

Prayer: Lord, help me to be still in Your Presence, setting aside the distractions that clamor for my attention. Renew my mind as I wait with You, teaching me to value the Giver above every gift You provide. May You always be my First Love and the ultimate desire of my heart

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Psalms‬ ‭52 : 8‬

“But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s unfailing love.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭52 : 8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Most of the time we can be our worst critics, we judge ourselves according to the world’s standards but in reality this is how we are viewed by our Heavenly Father. Today’s prayer is that we would realize we can never be perfect by the world’s standards (which is OK) but we will always be perfect in God’s eyes …… Be Blessed and shed the condemnation

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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WAITING ON GOD means directing your attention to GOD in hopeful anticipation of what The LORD will do. – LAMENTATIONS 3 : 24 – 26, ISAIAH 40 : 31, PSALM 16 : 11

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“WAITING ON GOD means directing your attention to GOD in hopeful anticipation of what The LORD will do. It entails trusting GOD with every fiber of your being, instead of trying to figure things out yourself. Waiting on The LORD is the way HE designed you to live: all day, every day. GOD created you to stay conscious of HIM as you go about your daily duties. GOD has promised many blessings to those who wait on HIM: renewed strength, living above one’s circumstances, resurgence of hope, awareness of HIS continual Presence. Waiting on GOD enables you to glorify GOD by living in deep dependence on HIM, ready to do HIS will. It also helps you to enjoy GOD; in GOD’S Presence is fullness of Joy.”

I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. LAMENTATIONS 3 : 24 – 26

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. ISAIAH 40 : 31

You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. PSALM 16 : 11 (NKJV)

Prayer: Lord help me to trust you with every fiber of my being and depend on you moment by moment. Teach me to stay conscious of Your Presence, surrendering my need to figure everything out and put my trust and hope in your will and plan. In Jesus’ name. Amen.