Is there something that you are worrying about today? To
worry means to allow something to revolve in your mind over and over again. But
the bible says, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” God
doesn’t want you to live worried or anxious about anything. He knows that worry
steals your peace and joy. It affects every area of your life.
I’m sure you’ve heard the term, “worrying yourself sick.”
There’s plenty of medical proof that worrying affects your physical body. It
affects your sleep. And you won’t ever gain anything by worrying; in fact,
you’ll lose precious moments that you can never get back again.
Here’s the good news though. You can decide today to put an
end to worry in your life. God has promised that you can have victory over
worry. But it starts by making the choice to trust in Him. When you cast your
cares on Him like the bible advises then you will experience His peace.
Today, I want to encourage you to choose to feed your faith
and fill your mind with God's promises. As you focus on what God has to say
about you and your circumstances you’ll drive out worry and fill your heart
with faith and expectancy; and you’ll be empowered to move forward into the
life of blessing He has in store for you!
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
The New Has Come
There may be old things in your life that you are trying to
get rid of. Maybe you have old habits or addictions that you want to change.
The bible says if anyone is in Christ they are a new creation; the old has
gone, the new has come. Remember today that the new has come. It may be nearing
the end of a calendar year but don’t wait until January 1st to begin
again or believe for new things.
Right NOW, there will be new opportunities for you and you can decide TODAY that it’s time for you to be the new you. You can decide now to break old habits and addictions. You can believe right now that you are moving forward into a new life of victory, influence and abundance. Decide right now to take hold of all the spiritual blessings that God has promised: peace, health, protection and success.
Be encouraged today because no matter what has been going on in your life, you have a chance for a new beginning. Choose today to leave the old behind — old behaviors, old thinking, old words. Embrace the new by faith because this is your time to experience the new life that your Creator has prepared for you!
Right NOW, there will be new opportunities for you and you can decide TODAY that it’s time for you to be the new you. You can decide now to break old habits and addictions. You can believe right now that you are moving forward into a new life of victory, influence and abundance. Decide right now to take hold of all the spiritual blessings that God has promised: peace, health, protection and success.
Be encouraged today because no matter what has been going on in your life, you have a chance for a new beginning. Choose today to leave the old behind — old behaviors, old thinking, old words. Embrace the new by faith because this is your time to experience the new life that your Creator has prepared for you!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
You Haven’t Seen Anything Yet!
If you look back over your life and you’re honest, you can
say that God has been good to you. We’ve all seen God’s favor at work. He has
protected us in ways we may never even know, He’s promoted us and opened doors
for us. That’s God’s favor. But even so, I believe that in the coming days God
wants to show you unprecedented favor —favor like you’ve never seen before.
In the bible Paul said that in the “ages to come” we would see “the immeasurable, unlimited, surpassing greatness of God’s favor.” What’s interesting is that Paul wrote this passage ages ago. I’ve mentioned this before, I truly believe that we are now living in the “ages to come” that Paul was talking about. I believe you and I are going to see this unprecedented favor!
You may have seen God’s favor in the past but my message for you today is get ready because you haven’t seen anything yet! What God has in your future is going to be bigger, better, greater and unprecedented! He is going to show you His goodness in ways you’ve never seen before! So keep standing, keep praying, keep putting Him first and watch because His unprecedented favor is about to pour onto every area of your life!
In the bible Paul said that in the “ages to come” we would see “the immeasurable, unlimited, surpassing greatness of God’s favor.” What’s interesting is that Paul wrote this passage ages ago. I’ve mentioned this before, I truly believe that we are now living in the “ages to come” that Paul was talking about. I believe you and I are going to see this unprecedented favor!
You may have seen God’s favor in the past but my message for you today is get ready because you haven’t seen anything yet! What God has in your future is going to be bigger, better, greater and unprecedented! He is going to show you His goodness in ways you’ve never seen before! So keep standing, keep praying, keep putting Him first and watch because His unprecedented favor is about to pour onto every area of your life!
Monday, November 4, 2013
Embrace Who You Were Created To Be
The bible talks about how God has given us the power to
enjoy what is allotted and appointed to us. I don’t have the power to enjoy
your life and you don’t have the power to enjoy mine. Someone may have more
success, more money, more friends or a better job but if you were put in their
life, believe it or not, you’re not going to enjoy it like they do. We are
uniquely designed to run our own race and the experiences, both good and bad
are intended specifically to fit your journey.
Once we truly understand and embrace this we won’t be tempted to compare or wish we had what someone else has. You won’t think, “If only I had their talent...” No, if God wanted you to have that talent He would have given it to you. Instead, take what you have and develop it. Make the most of it. Don’t think, “If only I had her looks...” No, God gave you your looks. That’s not an accident. The life you have has been perfectly matched for you.
Now, as it often is in life you’ve got to do your part. You have to get excited about your life. The bible says that Jesus came not just to give you life but that so you could, “have AND ENJOY your life.” Be excited about who you are! Your looks, your talent, your ability, your personality. If something needs changing, like a bad habit or wrong mindset then do so but the basic YOU was designed by God and you need to embrace, develop and celebrate it.
Today I want to encourage you to choose to put your trust and hope in God. Know that He has equipped you for the awesome calling that was specifically and carefully planned out by the Creator of the universe. When you’re passionate about who you are it brings honor to God. That’s when God will breathe in your direction and the seeds of greatness in you will take root and begin to flourish!
Once we truly understand and embrace this we won’t be tempted to compare or wish we had what someone else has. You won’t think, “If only I had their talent...” No, if God wanted you to have that talent He would have given it to you. Instead, take what you have and develop it. Make the most of it. Don’t think, “If only I had her looks...” No, God gave you your looks. That’s not an accident. The life you have has been perfectly matched for you.
Now, as it often is in life you’ve got to do your part. You have to get excited about your life. The bible says that Jesus came not just to give you life but that so you could, “have AND ENJOY your life.” Be excited about who you are! Your looks, your talent, your ability, your personality. If something needs changing, like a bad habit or wrong mindset then do so but the basic YOU was designed by God and you need to embrace, develop and celebrate it.
Today I want to encourage you to choose to put your trust and hope in God. Know that He has equipped you for the awesome calling that was specifically and carefully planned out by the Creator of the universe. When you’re passionate about who you are it brings honor to God. That’s when God will breathe in your direction and the seeds of greatness in you will take root and begin to flourish!
Sunday, November 3, 2013
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Well, I’m glad you asked! And no, I’m not talking about Tina
Turner (good song, though!). In our culture today so many people are confused
about what love is. We love pizza, movies and sports but we also love our
friends or spouse. If we look to the bible we see God’s definition of
love. 1 Corinthians 13 tells us that
“love is patient and kind. It does not envy, nor boast. It is not proud. It is
not rude. It does not seek its own way, is not easily angered, and keeps no
record of wrongs. Love does not rejoice in evil, but rejoices in the truth.
Love believes, hopes and endures. Love never fails.”
This is how God responds to us and this is how we should respond to the people in our lives — with patience, kindness, hope, humility and love. Scripture tells us that God is love, and His character never changes. 1 Corinthians 13 ends with, “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is LOVE”
Today I want you to understand that God loves you with an everlasting love. He promises that He will never leave you nor forsake you. He has a good plan for your life. Ask for His help to develop this gift of seeing others the way He sees them and responding in love because He is love. Receive His perfect love and let Him transform you from the inside out so that you can experience the fullness of the blessings He designed for you.
This is how God responds to us and this is how we should respond to the people in our lives — with patience, kindness, hope, humility and love. Scripture tells us that God is love, and His character never changes. 1 Corinthians 13 ends with, “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is LOVE”
Today I want you to understand that God loves you with an everlasting love. He promises that He will never leave you nor forsake you. He has a good plan for your life. Ask for His help to develop this gift of seeing others the way He sees them and responding in love because He is love. Receive His perfect love and let Him transform you from the inside out so that you can experience the fullness of the blessings He designed for you.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Your Appetite Will Be Abundantly Supplied
God longs to pour out His favor and blessing on you. He
longs to show you His goodness and provision. He promises to do His part – but
you have to do your part, too. You have to be diligent. The bible says, “...the
appetite of the diligent is abundantly supplied.” First of all, be diligent in
seeking His ways and following His commands. Then, be diligent with what you
have in your hand, with your time and resources.
In Matthew, Jesus tells a parable about three men whose employer entrusted them with some money called talents. Two of the men were diligent and invested the talents and received a great return. The third man was afraid and buried what he was given. The first two men were rewarded and praised for their diligence while the third man was reprimanded.
Follow the example of the first two men and look for ways to be diligent with what you have in your hand. Whatever you do, do it with excellence. Be the best you can be and go the extra mile even when you think it goes unnoticed. God notices even when people don't, and He promises to reward the appetite of the diligent.
In Matthew, Jesus tells a parable about three men whose employer entrusted them with some money called talents. Two of the men were diligent and invested the talents and received a great return. The third man was afraid and buried what he was given. The first two men were rewarded and praised for their diligence while the third man was reprimanded.
Follow the example of the first two men and look for ways to be diligent with what you have in your hand. Whatever you do, do it with excellence. Be the best you can be and go the extra mile even when you think it goes unnoticed. God notices even when people don't, and He promises to reward the appetite of the diligent.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Awesome!
If you’re going to reach your highest potential in the
natural you will need to have doors open for you that you can’t open on your
own. You’re going to need promotion, good breaks, divine connections and God’s
favor in a greater way than what you’ve seen in the past.
God said in Exodus, “I will perform great wonders that I have not done anywhere before in all the world. People will see what great things I can do because of the awesome things I’m about to do FOR YOU.” Think about that for a moment and let it take root in your spirit.
This word is for YOU today! God is saying, “I’m going to do something awesome in YOUR life.” “Awesome” means “astounding, remarkable, overwhelming, breathtaking.” Pay attention to this key though, it’s found in the very next verse; it says, “Obey what I have commanded.”
Friend, God is ready to do His part but we have to do ours. When we do things God’s way we get God’s results. When we follow His plan He promises to bless us with life, health, peace and joy. Trust that He is true to His word and opening doors for you that no man can shut. He promises to do what has never been done before so now is the time to get ready for the surpassing greatness of God to show up and show out in your life!
God said in Exodus, “I will perform great wonders that I have not done anywhere before in all the world. People will see what great things I can do because of the awesome things I’m about to do FOR YOU.” Think about that for a moment and let it take root in your spirit.
This word is for YOU today! God is saying, “I’m going to do something awesome in YOUR life.” “Awesome” means “astounding, remarkable, overwhelming, breathtaking.” Pay attention to this key though, it’s found in the very next verse; it says, “Obey what I have commanded.”
Friend, God is ready to do His part but we have to do ours. When we do things God’s way we get God’s results. When we follow His plan He promises to bless us with life, health, peace and joy. Trust that He is true to His word and opening doors for you that no man can shut. He promises to do what has never been done before so now is the time to get ready for the surpassing greatness of God to show up and show out in your life!
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