Sunday, July 7, 2013
How To Inherit God’s Promises
Sometimes, people get discouraged in life because things
haven’t turned out the way they hoped so they think it’s never going to happen.
But one thing we have to learn is that God honors perseverance. On the way, you
may encounter some closed doors but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing. Just as
God opens doors for our benefit He closes them on purpose for the same reason.
You have to remember, if God promised it then He’s going to bring it to pass. Scripture tells us that through faith and patience we inherit God’s promises. It’s not going to happen just because the promises exist. This is where faith comes in, this is where patience comes in. Just because you don’t see things happen right away doesn’t mean you should quit. No, instead, you have to soldier up and press forward. The bible says, “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” You have to keep on believing, keep on hoping, keep on asking, because our God is ALWAYS faithful to His word!
Friend, I believe God wants to do a new an amazing thing in your life. He wants to release His blessing and favor in such a way that it’s going to boggle your mind. But you have to do your part and stand in faith. Stand against the people who tell you it’s not going to happen, stand against your own negative thoughts, stand with your head held high and your shoulders back. He is saying to us what He said to Joshua, “This day I’m going to begin to make your name great. This day I’m going to begin to release My favor in a new way. I’m going to open doors that no man can shut.” You need to make room in your thinking for this promise. Keep an attitude of faith and expectancy because your set time is here!
You have to remember, if God promised it then He’s going to bring it to pass. Scripture tells us that through faith and patience we inherit God’s promises. It’s not going to happen just because the promises exist. This is where faith comes in, this is where patience comes in. Just because you don’t see things happen right away doesn’t mean you should quit. No, instead, you have to soldier up and press forward. The bible says, “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” You have to keep on believing, keep on hoping, keep on asking, because our God is ALWAYS faithful to His word!
Friend, I believe God wants to do a new an amazing thing in your life. He wants to release His blessing and favor in such a way that it’s going to boggle your mind. But you have to do your part and stand in faith. Stand against the people who tell you it’s not going to happen, stand against your own negative thoughts, stand with your head held high and your shoulders back. He is saying to us what He said to Joshua, “This day I’m going to begin to make your name great. This day I’m going to begin to release My favor in a new way. I’m going to open doors that no man can shut.” You need to make room in your thinking for this promise. Keep an attitude of faith and expectancy because your set time is here!
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Bad Company – Good Band, Foolish Practice
The bible cautions against taking advice from just any ol’
body. The bible also cautions against hanging out with temperamental/unstable people.
The Good Book is full of scripture that advises us to be careful who we keep
company with. Why do you suppose all of the wisest people in the bible warned
so often against falling into this trap? Because they knew if the enemy can
capture your mind then he can steal not only your present joy but he can keep
using those types of people to steal your future joy, too.
Some people, no matter what you do are not going to be for you. Even if you changed, met all of their demands and did everything they asked, they would still find something wrong. I’ve learned that we can all save a lot of heartache and frustration by learning to ignore the negative people. You don’t need those people’s approval anyway. Sure, they may get their feelings hurt and try to make you “pay” for it but if you will stay on the high road and let God fight your battles, the more they try to punish you, the more God will bless you.
I want to encourage you today to start paying closer attention to the people you allow into your inner circle. Are they adding positive things to your life, or negative? Is there someone or ones who seem to only be concerned with their needs or holding you responsible for keeping them happy? God said if you trust in Him that He would not only bring you out of that bad situation but He would prepare a table of victory for you in front of the very people who tried to bring you down. If you’ll keep focused on the amazing future God promised you and learn to ignore the nonsense of that bad company, you will see your life move forward into the FULLNESS of blessing God has prepared for you!
Some people, no matter what you do are not going to be for you. Even if you changed, met all of their demands and did everything they asked, they would still find something wrong. I’ve learned that we can all save a lot of heartache and frustration by learning to ignore the negative people. You don’t need those people’s approval anyway. Sure, they may get their feelings hurt and try to make you “pay” for it but if you will stay on the high road and let God fight your battles, the more they try to punish you, the more God will bless you.
I want to encourage you today to start paying closer attention to the people you allow into your inner circle. Are they adding positive things to your life, or negative? Is there someone or ones who seem to only be concerned with their needs or holding you responsible for keeping them happy? God said if you trust in Him that He would not only bring you out of that bad situation but He would prepare a table of victory for you in front of the very people who tried to bring you down. If you’ll keep focused on the amazing future God promised you and learn to ignore the nonsense of that bad company, you will see your life move forward into the FULLNESS of blessing God has prepared for you!
Friday, July 5, 2013
Getting Back On Track
God promises in His Word to bring you times of refreshing.
He doesn’t want you to live overwhelmed, in despair, or weighted down by
problems in this life. Scripture says that His burden is easy and His load is
light. That means He wants you to live without feeling constant pressure. He
doesn’t expect you to figure everything out, because He already has a good plan
for you.
One of the ways people feel heavy and overwhelmed in this life is by carrying unnecessary burdens or taking on responsibility that God never required. When we get off track with Him things become more difficult. Anxiety and guilt can creep in and cause us to doubt and fear and lose our peace.
God said He wants to do a new and amazing thing in your life, but that you have to realize it and embrace it. If you’ve found yourself consumed by worry or despair lately, today is a great day to begin getting back on track! Why don’t you turn to God with an open and humble heart? I want to strongly encourage you to let go of the past, the mistakes, the things that didn't work out. Let go and allow God to turn the page in your story, so you can start moving forward. Receive His love and grace and seek His will for your life. He promised you a prosperous future – let Him start it now!
One of the ways people feel heavy and overwhelmed in this life is by carrying unnecessary burdens or taking on responsibility that God never required. When we get off track with Him things become more difficult. Anxiety and guilt can creep in and cause us to doubt and fear and lose our peace.
God said He wants to do a new and amazing thing in your life, but that you have to realize it and embrace it. If you’ve found yourself consumed by worry or despair lately, today is a great day to begin getting back on track! Why don’t you turn to God with an open and humble heart? I want to strongly encourage you to let go of the past, the mistakes, the things that didn't work out. Let go and allow God to turn the page in your story, so you can start moving forward. Receive His love and grace and seek His will for your life. He promised you a prosperous future – let Him start it now!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
In Your Darkest Hour
I have a few different people in my life who mean a lot to me that are going through very serious tests right now. It breaks my heart but I know I can’t do anything for any of them except speak what God puts on me to say. I was just now remembering that the last thing Jesus said on the cross was, "It is finished." And at that moment it certainly looked like it was over. But even though it looked like the end, in reality, we know it was only the beginning.
I know it’s so hard to do when you’re in your darkest hour but you really must remember to speak in terms of faith. Check the bible – nothing moves the hand of God quicker than faith! So even though you’re not sure how it’s all going to work out, even if you feel helpless and hopeless, you have to keep declaring His promises over your circumstances. It will not only set Him up better for the great miracle He’s about to perform in your life but it will bring calm to you in the meantime. I’ve learned that God sometimes won’t change our circumstances until we submit to being changed by Him ourselves. We’re thinking, “If only my circumstances would change,” when God may be thinking, “If only your attitude would change.”
I urge you to make today the day you refuse to allow how negative things may seem right now to direct whether you keep your faith in God or not. You have to remember that the Creator of the universe is still in control. And He not only knows every detail of your situation but He’s promised to take EVEN THAT WHICH WAS MEANT TO HARM YOU and turn it around to bring you up into that next greater level He has prepared for you. Friends, keep declaring your faith in God’s promises and get ready because I believe you’re about to see that painful situation turn around! Declare with me by faith, we are beginning a new and amazing chapter in God’s plan – TODAY!
I know it’s so hard to do when you’re in your darkest hour but you really must remember to speak in terms of faith. Check the bible – nothing moves the hand of God quicker than faith! So even though you’re not sure how it’s all going to work out, even if you feel helpless and hopeless, you have to keep declaring His promises over your circumstances. It will not only set Him up better for the great miracle He’s about to perform in your life but it will bring calm to you in the meantime. I’ve learned that God sometimes won’t change our circumstances until we submit to being changed by Him ourselves. We’re thinking, “If only my circumstances would change,” when God may be thinking, “If only your attitude would change.”
I urge you to make today the day you refuse to allow how negative things may seem right now to direct whether you keep your faith in God or not. You have to remember that the Creator of the universe is still in control. And He not only knows every detail of your situation but He’s promised to take EVEN THAT WHICH WAS MEANT TO HARM YOU and turn it around to bring you up into that next greater level He has prepared for you. Friends, keep declaring your faith in God’s promises and get ready because I believe you’re about to see that painful situation turn around! Declare with me by faith, we are beginning a new and amazing chapter in God’s plan – TODAY!
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
God Hasn’t Forgotten About You!
We’ve all been in seasons of life when we feel like everything is coming against us and/or we’re not where we think we should be. In these times it’s tempting to let discouragement and doubt take away the peace and excitement you once had. But scripture says that even if you’re walking through the valley of death, God is with you so you don’t have to fear any evil.
You may be in one of those dark seasons right now, struggling in your spirit to make it day to day. But friend, that’s not the way God wants you to live. He tells us all throughout scripture that He is always with us, and especially in the difficult times. Even if you can’t see a way out right now, let me encourage you today that He will make a way!
The key is, don’t dwell on the negative. Instead, be determined to declare what GOD says about you and your life. Declare by faith that no weapon formed against you shall prosper! Declare by faith that His blessings are chasing you down! Keep believing and keep hoping because God IS with you. He loves you and already lined up the solution for your problem before you ever knew about it. Let me confirm for you right now that God cares very much about your situation. He wants to bring you out, so please do your part and keep your faith in Him. He still has an amazing future in store for you!
You may be in one of those dark seasons right now, struggling in your spirit to make it day to day. But friend, that’s not the way God wants you to live. He tells us all throughout scripture that He is always with us, and especially in the difficult times. Even if you can’t see a way out right now, let me encourage you today that He will make a way!
The key is, don’t dwell on the negative. Instead, be determined to declare what GOD says about you and your life. Declare by faith that no weapon formed against you shall prosper! Declare by faith that His blessings are chasing you down! Keep believing and keep hoping because God IS with you. He loves you and already lined up the solution for your problem before you ever knew about it. Let me confirm for you right now that God cares very much about your situation. He wants to bring you out, so please do your part and keep your faith in Him. He still has an amazing future in store for you!
Monday, July 1, 2013
How Being More Fruitful Leads to Being More Blessed
The bible says that God cuts off every branch in us that bears no fruit and also prunes every branch that does bear fruit so that it will be even more fruitful. We all go through the pruning process. God will prune our lives so that we can bear more fruit, BETTER fruit. To “prune” means something is cut away, something is removed. This could be a situation, a person whose close to you, or even an opportunity you thought was a right move.
Friend, God knows what and who you need in your life in order to grow and flourish. Sometimes when things happen that we don’t understand we have to just trust that He is working behind the scenes for our good (like He promised). This season you’re in is only happening because He’s preparing you to go to a higher level! I hear Joel Osteen say a lot, “Don’t put a question mark where God has placed a period.” If it’s happening there is a VERY good reason for it and what’s more, you can trust that He’s using this to benefit you somehow.
When you’re going through things like this, the test is not allowing yourself to get bitter. Have the attitude, “God, I let this go and trust that what You have in my future will be greater than what I’m letting go of.” If you will accept the change(s) and stay in faith God WILL open new doors, bring new opportunities, new relationships, and take you to a higher level of blessing!
Friend, God knows what and who you need in your life in order to grow and flourish. Sometimes when things happen that we don’t understand we have to just trust that He is working behind the scenes for our good (like He promised). This season you’re in is only happening because He’s preparing you to go to a higher level! I hear Joel Osteen say a lot, “Don’t put a question mark where God has placed a period.” If it’s happening there is a VERY good reason for it and what’s more, you can trust that He’s using this to benefit you somehow.
When you’re going through things like this, the test is not allowing yourself to get bitter. Have the attitude, “God, I let this go and trust that what You have in my future will be greater than what I’m letting go of.” If you will accept the change(s) and stay in faith God WILL open new doors, bring new opportunities, new relationships, and take you to a higher level of blessing!
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