No weapon that is formed against me shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord...Isaiah 54: 17 __________________________________________________________ *** Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. *** __________________________________________________________ Love one another as your HEAVENLY FATHER loves you. __________________________________________________________ *** What goes around, comes around.Karma is a _____. *** __________________________________________________________ Hold On...Just a while longer for your blessing.
Anoint my head anoint my feet Send your angels raining down Here on the battle ground For your glory We're taking territory Fighting unseen enemies Like never before We're Waging War
(Bridge) I’m tired of principalities Messing with me (Waging war) I’m tired of the devil Stealing from me (Waging war) I promise he won’t get One more thing (Waging war) I’m taking it back Taking territory (Waging war) I’m ready for the battle I’m ready to win (Waging war) My weapon of power He lives within (Waging war) I cant be defeated The enemy's gotta flee (waging war) I’m taking it back Taking territory
Going into battle Going into battle
Be my sword Be my shield As we claim the victory Over the enemy In your name You rule and reign Never being defeated Anymore We're waging war
(Go back to bridge)
Send your fire Send your fire
(Bridge 2) Fire by night Cloud by day A strong tower Send the latter rain Lion of Judah Lord, God, Mighty In battle Since you did It back then We know you’ll do It again
Sweetheart! Feliz Cumpleanos! May God richly bless you each and every day in each and every way! I want you to know that I love you! A Priceless Phelix Phenomenon... a gem... beautiful... stunning... outstanding... caring... Thanks for being a wonderful sis! Hope you enjoy this day! No boyzing! Lol.. but on a real though Be good Be bleesed and Behave... talk to yah soon... A million kisses for Cae!
VERSE: “…your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over” (1 Peter 3:1b NLT).
THOUGTS: Oftentimes, we try to “win” people over by telling them all about what we know or explain how they should act. We may have good intentions and really want to help people, but in reality, it’s our life of excellence and integrity that speaks to the hearts of others.
In this particular scripture, Peter is talking to women who received salvation after they were married and had husbands who were not yet believers; but the message still applies to every believer. The first thing people should notice about us is our love, patience, kindness, gentleness, strength, and joy. When they see the difference Christ has made in our lives, they will want what we have. The scripture says it’s God’s kindness that leads people to repentance, not nagging. So, let your light shine, be fun to hang around, be good-natured, be kind. You are the salt of the earth. Make people thirsty for what you have. Behind the scenes, pray for their salvation and be ready to share the message of the gospel when the time is right. Remember, actions speak louder than words. Be an example of God’s love so you can effectively win others to Him!
PRAYER: Father in heaven, thank You for Your kindness which leads people to repentance. Help me display Your characteristics of love and goodness so that others will turn to You. Thank You for choosing to use me. I surrender every area of my life to You. In Jesus’ Name.
VERSE: "I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. " (Philippians 4:13)
THOUGHTS: The things that you believe about yourself will probably come to pass. If you see yourself happy, then you will probably be happy. If you see yourself well, you may have good health. The Bible says that you can do all things through the strength of Christ. All you have to do is believe it. God is going before you, making your paths straight and surrounding you with His favor. The Bible also says that His blessings will chase you and overtake you! The key is to make God the center of your focus. Problems shrink when you put your focus on the Him!
PRAYER: God, thank you for the strength and victory that comes only from You. May I have the boldness and strength to see things the way You do and to have a victorious vision. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Set your minds on things above VERSE: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2
THOUGHTS: Focusing on the future and spending time with God in eternity helps me forget my earthly troubles. It doesn t take them away, but it certainly reminds me they will pass one glorious day. God didn t say our walk with Him on earth would be easy, but He promised to get us through those hard times. He promised that one day we will live with Him in a place of total contentment. Oh how I long for that day, when I will see Jesus face to face.
Meanwhile, our purpose on earth is to rely on His power to strengthen, teach, direct and challenge us as we live and breathe to tell others about Him. We must not allow our problems to get in the way of our earthly purpose of witnessing to others. Just try to imagine as hard as things can be for those of us that know Christ, how much harder life is for those that don t know Him and have no hope. If you are struggling today, focus on Christ and things above. Put your earthly attitudes, issues, heartache and pain into God s loving arms. Allow Him to carry them for you. Setting your mind on things above can take effort, and some days it may feel draining, but the gift you receive from Christ is peace. Where do you want to place your focus today? God bless.
VERSE: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come to pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the Lord, "and will bring you back...to the place from which I carried you into exile.
" Jeremiah 29:11-14
The above scriptures were written by Jeremiah to the surviving elders among the exiles. The powerful words spoken then still pertain to us today. I love the word, declares! That means it must have very important for God to get His message across.
Do you declare the power of God by receiving it as a precious gift? Do you declare His presence by seeking Him with all your heart or with just the little bit you are willing to share? Do you declare He has brought your through many trials? Do you declare the testimony of your salvation to others?
I feel strongly this morning that we need to declare more often what God has done is our lives. We tend to keep things to ourselves. I encourage you to share your burdens, your triumphs, and your love for God to someone today. Don't try to prepare the "right" words, just tell them what God has done or is doing. Sharing your trials is powerful. It allows believers to pray for you and your situation. It allows others to see God working in your life. It allows others to understand that you are struggling, but have faith that God knows the plan. Open your heart to seek God and allow Him to use you today. God bless.
THOUGHTS: When something is priceless, its value is so great that it can’t be quantified. It’s worth more than human minds can determine. As believers, we have priceless treasures. The scripture tells us that there are priceless treasures in the house of the uncompromisingly righteous. These treasures are so valuable that all the money in the world can’t buy them - treasures of peace, joy, strength, love, grace, mercy and forgiveness. These are treasures that have eternal value. They are gifts from heaven for the children of the Most High God. And in the natural, you wouldn’t just take something of extreme value and throw it in the closet or leave it in the garage. No, you would guard and protect those treasures. You would carefully display them.
In the same way, we need to guard the gifts God has given us. We need to display that forgiveness to others. We need to show off that love, grace and mercy that the Father has given us. As you display the treasures He’s given you and reach out to others, you’ll see His hand of blessing upon you in return in every area of your life!
PRAYER: Father in heaven, thank You for Your priceless treasures. I choose to honor You by guarding the gifts You have given me. Help me to display Your love and grace to those around me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
VERSE: "The thief 's purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness." (John 10:10)
THOUGHTS: Is all of your trust in God today? Many people say that they believe in God, but act like He's a distant and uninvolved relative. To have the fullness of life that God promises you, you must believe what God says, not just believe in His existence. God wants you to step out and leave the ordinary behind. He is speaking to you today and encouraging you to believe in Him. God is waiting to bless you more than you could ever think, but you have to take the first step. Your step may be big or small, but you must take it to come closer to God and experience everything that He wants you to experience.
PRAYER: God, I know that You're waiting to bless me more than I could ever imagine. Give me the strength to take the first step, and come towards You! Thank you for all that You've blessed me with already. In Jesus' name. Amen.
VERSE: "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)
THOUGHTS: Surround yourself with the right people and you can fulfill the dreams God gives you. Put yourself in relationships with people who are not only like-minded, but are also seeking to honor God in their own lives. Here is a thought to consider today: if your friends don't point you toward God's goal for you, then they're not very good friends. You want to be around dream-builders, not dream-crashers! When you prune the relationships around you, you're not cutting things out of your life; you're making room for growth so that you can reach your God-given potential! When you make room for God's best, you can walk away from the lesser things that the world has to offer.
PRAYER: God, I know You have my best in mind and in Your plans. Thank You for placing a dream in my heart and for giving me people to help lead me towards that dream. I pray that my relationships will honor You. In Jesus' name. Amen.
VERSE: "In humility consider others better than yourselves." (Philippians 2:3)
THOUGHTS: You can improve your relationship with anyone, a child, neighbor or even your boss! It starts with creating an atmosphere of peace in your relationships. Sometimes we feel we just can't get along with certain people. But God puts us with people who are different from us on purpose. They have a lot to give us if we'll just seek to understand them. We have to focus on meeting their needs, filling their "emotional tank," instead of just looking for what they can do for us. If you do these things, your life will be much richer. You'll resolve conflict quicker. You'll be able to more easily overlook each other's faults and be more forgiving. You'll be content and satisfied in life.
And don't worry, God hasn't forgotten about your own needs. Because God is faithful, He will pour out His favor and abundance into your own life even while you are focused on blessing others!
PRAYER: God, thank You for giving me my family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and all of the people You have put in my life. Help me to appreciate each one as a unique person with something valuable to teach me and share with me. Help me to learn from them, and make it a priority to do whatever I can to meet their needs. Thank You for Your promise that as I focus on others, I will also be blessed and grow in my relationship with them and with You. In Jesus' Name – Amen.
VERSE: "Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever." (Psalm 145:2)
THOUGHTS: Christians experience daily obstacles and struggles. But even though you aren't immune to life's day-to-day challenges, you have the power of Jesus Christ to overcome them! His power is available every day to help you win not only the big battles, but the little daily battles as well. God has an abundant life in store for you, which includes victory over the little things in your life that may seem big. Nothing can prevent you from being all that God wants you to be-so choose to claim victory today in the name of Jesus!
PRAYER: God, I praise You for the daily victory you give to Your children. It's a blessing to know that I can bring every problem I have to you, no matter how small. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
VERSE: "Be well-balanced, for your enemy goes about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. " (I Peter 5:8 AMP)
THOUGHTS: Excess is the enemy's playground. He knows that if he can get you over into extremes in any area, then he can keep you from experiencing God's best. When you get out of balance, you give the enemy a foothold. But when you have your priorities in order, there's security, protection, and safety. When you are taking care of yourself, your family, and your relationship with God, you are going to be strong and healthy. The enemy won't have a chance!
I encourage you to examine your heart and life today. Ask the Lord to show you if there are areas where you may be out of balance. Ask Him to help you make the right adjustments so that you are able to be effective in every area of your life. As you work towards balance, you will walk in the abundant life that God has prepared for you!
PRAYER: God, I will not let the busyness of life dictate my priorities. I will consciously choose how I spend my time and my money so that my priorities align with Your purpose. You are my priority! In Jesus' Name – Amen.
Verse: "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today and forever." Hebrews 13:8
One of the things I have always looked for, longed for in relationships, whether they be romantic, platonic, or family, is a sense of security. That sense that a person will always be there for me, will always love me, will always be the same, in other words, steadfast and predictable. Therefore, eliminating surprises such as them one day leaving me, falling short of my expectations. What I never realized until today sitting here writing this is that to expect that level of security from a human being, myself included where others seek the same in me, is unrealistic. Think about it on a Christian level. As we grow and mature in our walk with Christ, we change. Our thinking changes and our heart changes. As these things about us begin to change so does our lifestyle based on choices we are now making for ourselves in Christ. Because we change it is impossible for us as humans to provide a person with that total level of security that we so often expect from one another. No one walking around on this earth can protect us from all hurt, harm and danger nor will they always be willing to. Even as parents it is impossible for us to protect our children from all hurt, harm, and danger nor are we always willing to and if you say that you have never let your child learn at least one lesson "the hard way", you lie. So, if you can't put your total faith in man, who can you depend on? The answer is Jesus Christ, the Son of God he author and finisher of our faith.
As I study and grow in my walk with Christ, I am learning more and more the only person I can and am to totally trust in, believe in, know will always be there for me, is Jesus. No man/woman can provide me with the level of security that Jesus can and it is unfair and unrealistic of me to expect that of my brothers and sisters and dishonest of me to claim to be able to give it. Does that mean I can't love or be loved by another, no. What it means is that I love them enough to give them room to grow and come into their own as I would expect someone to allow me to do. To ask someone to never change, never grow is a selfish request and the Word teaches us that Love is not selfish. It also teaches us that we do have someone to turn to who never changes. He has been, He is, and He will always be the same. It is in him that our faith and total trust should lie. Jesus was there before our boyfriends/girlfriends, mothers/fathers, brothers/sisters, husbands/wives, our children. Jesus is there during the times they are in our lives and Jesus will be there when they are long gone, whether they walked away or death came and took them. He knows every unsavory thing there is to know about us yet his love for us is unchanging. How wonderful and comforting it is to know He is always there for me, will always love me, will always protect me. Thank you Lord! Have a wonderful day and God Bless.
VERSE: In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began. Titus 1:2
No matter what, I must keep close to my heart that God is not a man that He shall lie.
We can take Him at His word because God is a man of His word. I believe in His time of choosing God will grant unto us that in which was destined; if we just trust, obey and believe in God.
Often times we speak with out mouths yet find things not happening because it hasn't enter into the depths of our hearts. For when we know that we know nothing can cause us to waver nor be double minded. For when we're found in this state God can't manifest that in which He has promised. We go to others before we will even acknowledge God.
So, because we don't get the materialistic things we may think we are to have, or maybe things have been allowed to humble us, increase our faith/or teach us more about from which our help comes from, or God saw it was not fit for us at that time does not mean God is a man that he should lie.
For as we read His word daily it shall renew our strength, it shall increase our faith, and more than anything help us to depend more and more on Him instead of self. We must know and remember that neither our confidence rest not in man nor our self but in the Christ that's in us.
I encourage myself (don't look for someone else to always be your encourager) you encourage yourself, today to just take God at his word because He is a man of His word! God bless
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