Being Prepared
1 Peter 1:13
“Therefore prepare your minds for action; be self controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
Being prepared is very crucial in your goal setting for the New Year. In 1 Timothy 4:2, we are called to be prepared in season and out of season. In Ephesians 4:2 we are called to prepare God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up. We must make sure we are being prepared for the return of our King and through goal setting it disciplines us to make sure we are prepared.
Today prepare yourselves for 2009 by being specific in the areas of you life you want to see improvement in.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Biblical Goal Setting Part 2
Ecclesiastes 8:6
“For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter”
In the category of goal setting we must know that everything happens in a certain time frame. And if we don’t have plans in place for where God wants us and where God needs us then we fail. The Bible also says in Ecclesiastes 5:4, “When you make a vow to God do not delay in fulfilling it.” We must make sure that we are being intentional in fulfilling the will of God.
While writing out your goals try to break it down to the timing of each goal, if need be by each quarter of the year.
“For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter”
In the category of goal setting we must know that everything happens in a certain time frame. And if we don’t have plans in place for where God wants us and where God needs us then we fail. The Bible also says in Ecclesiastes 5:4, “When you make a vow to God do not delay in fulfilling it.” We must make sure that we are being intentional in fulfilling the will of God.
While writing out your goals try to break it down to the timing of each goal, if need be by each quarter of the year.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Biblical Goal Setting Part 1
Habakkuk 2:2
“Write down the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.”
As 2009 quickly approaches I felt led to share about goal setting. I have been setting and writing goals for many years and many I have succeeded in and some that I am yet to achieve. However it may be we all need to have a vision and set goals for our lives. In a study by Harvard many years ago they tested 100 graduates and 10 of them set goals and after 40 years the 10 who set goals had more money than the other 90 who did not.
My challenge for you this week is to set some goals for 2009 and make sure you write them down. You can set goals in different areas of your life like spiritual, physical, financial, goals in your business and anything other category you can.
The point is if you don’t have goals for yourself, someone else will and they might not have your best interest in mind.
“Write down the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.”
As 2009 quickly approaches I felt led to share about goal setting. I have been setting and writing goals for many years and many I have succeeded in and some that I am yet to achieve. However it may be we all need to have a vision and set goals for our lives. In a study by Harvard many years ago they tested 100 graduates and 10 of them set goals and after 40 years the 10 who set goals had more money than the other 90 who did not.
My challenge for you this week is to set some goals for 2009 and make sure you write them down. You can set goals in different areas of your life like spiritual, physical, financial, goals in your business and anything other category you can.
The point is if you don’t have goals for yourself, someone else will and they might not have your best interest in mind.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Celebrating Christ's Love
John 15:13
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
The inescapable promise of Christmas is this: Christ loves us. Even though we are imperfect, fallible human beings, and even though we have fallen far short of God’s commandments, Christ’s love is perfect and steadfast. On the very first Christmas day, when God sent His Son to become the salvation of the world, He bestowed the ultimate gift, a gift that is beyond price and beyond human comprehension. We have not earned our salvation; even the best among us fall far short of God’s commandments. But when we accept Christ as our Savior, we are saved by God’s grace. As we celebrate His birth, let us accept Christ’s love and share His Good News. Christ’s love changes everything; may we, as believers, allow it to change everything in us.
John 12:46, “I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in the darkness.”
John 10:9, “I am the door. If any enters by Me, he will be saved.”
Matthew 28:20, “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
The inescapable promise of Christmas is this: Christ loves us. Even though we are imperfect, fallible human beings, and even though we have fallen far short of God’s commandments, Christ’s love is perfect and steadfast. On the very first Christmas day, when God sent His Son to become the salvation of the world, He bestowed the ultimate gift, a gift that is beyond price and beyond human comprehension. We have not earned our salvation; even the best among us fall far short of God’s commandments. But when we accept Christ as our Savior, we are saved by God’s grace. As we celebrate His birth, let us accept Christ’s love and share His Good News. Christ’s love changes everything; may we, as believers, allow it to change everything in us.
John 12:46, “I have come as a light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me would not remain in the darkness.”
John 10:9, “I am the door. If any enters by Me, he will be saved.”
Matthew 28:20, “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Thursday, December 25, 2008
The Perfect Christ
Isaiah 9:6
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.”
Would you like to experience a perfect Christmas this year? Then you must put Christ at the absolute center of your celebration. Two thousand years ago, in the tiny town of Bethlehem, God presented the world with His ultimate gift. That gift, of course is the baby Jesus. During the Christmas season, we celebrate Christ’s birth, His life, His sacrifice, and the victory that can be ours through Him. How will you respond to God’s perfect gift? Your answer is simple question will determing the quality of your holiday and the direction of your life, so answer carefully.
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.”
Would you like to experience a perfect Christmas this year? Then you must put Christ at the absolute center of your celebration. Two thousand years ago, in the tiny town of Bethlehem, God presented the world with His ultimate gift. That gift, of course is the baby Jesus. During the Christmas season, we celebrate Christ’s birth, His life, His sacrifice, and the victory that can be ours through Him. How will you respond to God’s perfect gift? Your answer is simple question will determing the quality of your holiday and the direction of your life, so answer carefully.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Celebrating God's Promises
Matthew 24:35
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”
The words of Matthew 4:4 remind us that, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” During the season when we celebrate the birth of God’s Son, we should study the Bible and meditate upon its meaning for our lives. Otherwise, we deprive ourselves of a priceless gift from our Creator. God has given us the Bible for the purpose of knowing His promises, His love, and His Son. As we study God’s teachings and apply them to our lives, we live by the Word that shall never pass away.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”
The words of Matthew 4:4 remind us that, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” During the season when we celebrate the birth of God’s Son, we should study the Bible and meditate upon its meaning for our lives. Otherwise, we deprive ourselves of a priceless gift from our Creator. God has given us the Bible for the purpose of knowing His promises, His love, and His Son. As we study God’s teachings and apply them to our lives, we live by the Word that shall never pass away.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
A Time for Renewal
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.”
From time to time we might find ourselves exhausted and running on empty, especially during Christmastime. The pressing demands of the holiday season may temporarily rob us of the joy and peace that might otherwise be ours through Christ. When the obligations drain our strength and test our patience, there is a source from which we can draw our power. That source is God. If we lift our prayers to Him then he will renew our strength. It says in Isaiah 40:31, But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint. And when we take time to study God’s word, we are confronted with a profound truth: the challenges of today will soon fade away, but Gods love endures forever.
Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.”
From time to time we might find ourselves exhausted and running on empty, especially during Christmastime. The pressing demands of the holiday season may temporarily rob us of the joy and peace that might otherwise be ours through Christ. When the obligations drain our strength and test our patience, there is a source from which we can draw our power. That source is God. If we lift our prayers to Him then he will renew our strength. It says in Isaiah 40:31, But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint. And when we take time to study God’s word, we are confronted with a profound truth: the challenges of today will soon fade away, but Gods love endures forever.
Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Monday, December 22, 2008
The Perfect Christmas Part 1
Strength for the Holidays
Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.”
As December 25th grows closer, we may find ourselves feeling exhausted or worse. The demands of the holiday season may temporarily rob us of the joy and peace. These are also times of memories with our loved ones and sometimes even memories of our loved ones who have passed away. When the inevitable pressures of the holiday season and sadness sap our strength or worse test our patience, there is a source from which we can draw the power we need to recharge our spiritual batteries. That source is God.
Ephesians 6:10; “Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength.”
Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.”
As December 25th grows closer, we may find ourselves feeling exhausted or worse. The demands of the holiday season may temporarily rob us of the joy and peace. These are also times of memories with our loved ones and sometimes even memories of our loved ones who have passed away. When the inevitable pressures of the holiday season and sadness sap our strength or worse test our patience, there is a source from which we can draw the power we need to recharge our spiritual batteries. That source is God.
Ephesians 6:10; “Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength.”
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Gift of Giving Part 5
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Prior to writing this, I was brought to tears to know that God loves us so much. I was listening to a Hillsong song that says, “For all You gave, the world Your only Son for us, to know Your name to live within the Saviors love and You took my place and You were crucified, and Your love, Your love of people undeserving.” This song really hits home for me. I like the message version of John 3:16 where it says, “He gave his only son, and this is why: so that no one need be destroyed by believing in Him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.”
I remember when I gave my life to Christ; I was amazed as to how someone could love us so much. You know at any time Jesus could have called upon a legion of angles to save Him from the cross. If you haven’t given your life to Christ you can today. Just pray this prayer and let me or someone know.
“Father, I thank you today for giving us Your only son who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could have a relationship with You. I admit today that I am a sinner and I repent of my sins and ask you to come into my heart. Thank you God for restoring my life and accepting me for who I am, and guide me in my paths so I can follow you. In Jesus name Amen.”
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Prior to writing this, I was brought to tears to know that God loves us so much. I was listening to a Hillsong song that says, “For all You gave, the world Your only Son for us, to know Your name to live within the Saviors love and You took my place and You were crucified, and Your love, Your love of people undeserving.” This song really hits home for me. I like the message version of John 3:16 where it says, “He gave his only son, and this is why: so that no one need be destroyed by believing in Him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.”
I remember when I gave my life to Christ; I was amazed as to how someone could love us so much. You know at any time Jesus could have called upon a legion of angles to save Him from the cross. If you haven’t given your life to Christ you can today. Just pray this prayer and let me or someone know.
“Father, I thank you today for giving us Your only son who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we could have a relationship with You. I admit today that I am a sinner and I repent of my sins and ask you to come into my heart. Thank you God for restoring my life and accepting me for who I am, and guide me in my paths so I can follow you. In Jesus name Amen.”
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The Gift of Giving Part 4
Matt 6:3-4
“But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what the right is doing. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything will reward you.”
When giving to someone in need lets make sure that we are giving from the heart and not doing it to get something out of it. A lot of times people do things so they can get publicly rewarded for something they did but it is in your private life that God and you are the only ones who see what you are doing. Our private lives need to be filled with random acts of kindness, which is a way where we can make a huge difference in the world.
My family is doing a secret Santa, where until Christmas comes we do something special for our family member we picked every day and then on Christmas we will guess who it is. My goal was for every family member think I was their secret Santa, which is not working so please pray for me.
Today do something good for someone privately.
“But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what the right is doing. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything will reward you.”
When giving to someone in need lets make sure that we are giving from the heart and not doing it to get something out of it. A lot of times people do things so they can get publicly rewarded for something they did but it is in your private life that God and you are the only ones who see what you are doing. Our private lives need to be filled with random acts of kindness, which is a way where we can make a huge difference in the world.
My family is doing a secret Santa, where until Christmas comes we do something special for our family member we picked every day and then on Christmas we will guess who it is. My goal was for every family member think I was their secret Santa, which is not working so please pray for me.
Today do something good for someone privately.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Gift of Giving Part 3
Matt 6:19-21
“Do not store treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves can steal them. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is there, there the desires of your heart will be also.”
Some many times we are chasing the next thing and we have to remember that our treasures are stored up in heaven. There is so much media and things we see that we want but we have to remember that we must give our first tenth of our income to God then we can get the things we want. We need to know that our goal in life is not to have the biggest house, the fastest most luxurious car, the nicest clothes or any material thing. Out goals in life need to be based on what did we do while we were given life on earth not on what did life do for me.
The first thing we can start doing is giving for a reason. Scripture says we need to give the first tenth to God, in Malachi 3:10 is the only place where God says to test me in scripture. Some times people get upset with churches talking about money but we need to know that in the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John that 1 out of every 10 verses speak about money, over 2300 scriptures which is 5 times more than faith and prayer. Amazing statistics huh?
“Do not store treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves can steal them. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is there, there the desires of your heart will be also.”
Some many times we are chasing the next thing and we have to remember that our treasures are stored up in heaven. There is so much media and things we see that we want but we have to remember that we must give our first tenth of our income to God then we can get the things we want. We need to know that our goal in life is not to have the biggest house, the fastest most luxurious car, the nicest clothes or any material thing. Out goals in life need to be based on what did we do while we were given life on earth not on what did life do for me.
The first thing we can start doing is giving for a reason. Scripture says we need to give the first tenth to God, in Malachi 3:10 is the only place where God says to test me in scripture. Some times people get upset with churches talking about money but we need to know that in the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John that 1 out of every 10 verses speak about money, over 2300 scriptures which is 5 times more than faith and prayer. Amazing statistics huh?
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Gift of Giving Part 2
Luke 6:38
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Have you ever had a hard time financially and wondered how you were going to make it through? I have and I want to share with you my story today.
We had moved away to Florida and brought with us a ton of debt. I received a pay increase with my promotion and move of more than 25% and Stacey and I were still living paycheck to paycheck. It was stressful and very hard on our marriage. We were attending church and I was just going through the motions to go to church. I had Stacey doing the finances and I wanted to go out to eat and she said “we don’t have the money.” So I started looking over the finances, you know cause I am the man, what do you mean we don’t have the money. The first thing I said was, well we can cut this 10% out going to the church first of all. Stacey was adamant about not doing that and thank God she was.
When I finally became broken in my finances and said, “Ok God, I am not in control you are.” I truly gave our tithe for the first time from my heart. Well Stacey was going on a trip to Texas and we did not have the money for me to go, but after I gave that Sunday we got a check in the mail from some escrow money from our house being sold in Oklahoma for triple the amount I tithed. I bought a plane ticket one way so I could at least drive there with Stacey, because I could not take off work and flew home. The rest is history. It was on that drive to Texas when I gave my life to Christ.
I have never stopped giving and tithing since that day and God has delivered me from an upwards of 35k in consumer and credit card debt and allowed me to take over a 60% pay-cut to work in the full time ministry and fulfill my true calling in life. Our finances are tight but God continues to meet our needs every day and we have learned from our past how to manage our money better.
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Have you ever had a hard time financially and wondered how you were going to make it through? I have and I want to share with you my story today.
We had moved away to Florida and brought with us a ton of debt. I received a pay increase with my promotion and move of more than 25% and Stacey and I were still living paycheck to paycheck. It was stressful and very hard on our marriage. We were attending church and I was just going through the motions to go to church. I had Stacey doing the finances and I wanted to go out to eat and she said “we don’t have the money.” So I started looking over the finances, you know cause I am the man, what do you mean we don’t have the money. The first thing I said was, well we can cut this 10% out going to the church first of all. Stacey was adamant about not doing that and thank God she was.
When I finally became broken in my finances and said, “Ok God, I am not in control you are.” I truly gave our tithe for the first time from my heart. Well Stacey was going on a trip to Texas and we did not have the money for me to go, but after I gave that Sunday we got a check in the mail from some escrow money from our house being sold in Oklahoma for triple the amount I tithed. I bought a plane ticket one way so I could at least drive there with Stacey, because I could not take off work and flew home. The rest is history. It was on that drive to Texas when I gave my life to Christ.
I have never stopped giving and tithing since that day and God has delivered me from an upwards of 35k in consumer and credit card debt and allowed me to take over a 60% pay-cut to work in the full time ministry and fulfill my true calling in life. Our finances are tight but God continues to meet our needs every day and we have learned from our past how to manage our money better.
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Gift of Giving Part 1
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and who ever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
If we give, God is able to give us more so we can perform other good works. In other words, God sees to it that the generous giver will not suffer want. We must know that we can change the world one person at a time and when we give, we are changing the world. I think a lot of the time we think to ourselves, what difference can I make, I am just one person. But you can make a difference in the things that we do now. It is only what we give away that we shall be able to keep for all eternity. The things we cling to on this earth will not go with us into heaven. Therefore, it is wise for us to keep our focus on the things that have eternal value. I like the quote, “The person who dies with the most toys, still dies.”
This week as we enter into the Christmas season, I felt it would be good to have a five part series on giving.
“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and who ever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
If we give, God is able to give us more so we can perform other good works. In other words, God sees to it that the generous giver will not suffer want. We must know that we can change the world one person at a time and when we give, we are changing the world. I think a lot of the time we think to ourselves, what difference can I make, I am just one person. But you can make a difference in the things that we do now. It is only what we give away that we shall be able to keep for all eternity. The things we cling to on this earth will not go with us into heaven. Therefore, it is wise for us to keep our focus on the things that have eternal value. I like the quote, “The person who dies with the most toys, still dies.”
This week as we enter into the Christmas season, I felt it would be good to have a five part series on giving.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Turning Your Sickness Into Health Part 5
Proverbs 4:20-22 (The Message)
“Dear friend, listen well to my words; tune your ears to my voice. Keep my message in plain view at all times. Concentrate! Learn it by heart! Those who discover the words live, really live; body and soul, they’re bursting with health.”
This is a great verse to end off the week with. Another version says pay attention to my words, keep them always in mind. There is power in the scriptures and we must make sure to stay into His word to truly see life change and to continue to openly communicate to God. There have been countless times where I am going through something and be reading the Bible and the words will stand out of the page as to exactly what is going on in my life. As stated in Proverbs those who discover the words will live, really live and are bursting with health.
Lets make sure we are getting into the word and keeping them in plain view at all times.
“Dear friend, listen well to my words; tune your ears to my voice. Keep my message in plain view at all times. Concentrate! Learn it by heart! Those who discover the words live, really live; body and soul, they’re bursting with health.”
This is a great verse to end off the week with. Another version says pay attention to my words, keep them always in mind. There is power in the scriptures and we must make sure to stay into His word to truly see life change and to continue to openly communicate to God. There have been countless times where I am going through something and be reading the Bible and the words will stand out of the page as to exactly what is going on in my life. As stated in Proverbs those who discover the words will live, really live and are bursting with health.
Lets make sure we are getting into the word and keeping them in plain view at all times.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Turning Your Sickness Into Health Part 4
Isaiah 58:8
“My light shall break forth like the morning and my healing (my restoration and the power of a new life) shall spring forth speedily.”
Sometimes you healing will take place speedily like the prophet Isaiah said. Sometimes it takes time and a ton of faith. I heard a story recently where a woman was being prayed over for her sickness where she could not walk or move and when she was being prayed over, she felt it and said thank you Lord. Her husband wheeled her home and the next morning got her out of bed and she still needed him to help her get out of bed and at the breakfast table they laughed out loud. Because they knew it took place and they were giving God the praise. Next day the same thing happened and the next day and by the 10th day, the husband heard something in the kitchen and there she was up and making the breakfast. Praise God, sometimes we have to know that when it happens we might go through a small season prior to our healing to manifest.
So today know that the prayer you prayed yesterday might not happen immediately but it did happen and continue to give God the praise for it. Make sure you don’t also continually ask God for the same thing, once you ask for the healing to manifest the next time you pray, Thank Him, that is very important. Because when you continually ask for the same thing you are showing lack of faith. Ask God one time and then thank Him for it.
“My light shall break forth like the morning and my healing (my restoration and the power of a new life) shall spring forth speedily.”
Sometimes you healing will take place speedily like the prophet Isaiah said. Sometimes it takes time and a ton of faith. I heard a story recently where a woman was being prayed over for her sickness where she could not walk or move and when she was being prayed over, she felt it and said thank you Lord. Her husband wheeled her home and the next morning got her out of bed and she still needed him to help her get out of bed and at the breakfast table they laughed out loud. Because they knew it took place and they were giving God the praise. Next day the same thing happened and the next day and by the 10th day, the husband heard something in the kitchen and there she was up and making the breakfast. Praise God, sometimes we have to know that when it happens we might go through a small season prior to our healing to manifest.
So today know that the prayer you prayed yesterday might not happen immediately but it did happen and continue to give God the praise for it. Make sure you don’t also continually ask God for the same thing, once you ask for the healing to manifest the next time you pray, Thank Him, that is very important. Because when you continually ask for the same thing you are showing lack of faith. Ask God one time and then thank Him for it.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Turning Your Sickness Into Health Part 3
James 5:13-15 (The Message)
“Are you hurting? Pray. Do you feel great? Sing. Are you sick? Call the church leaders together to pray. Believing-prayer will heal you, and Jesus will put you on your feet. And if you’ve sinned, you’ll be forgiven-healed inside and out.”
This in the Bible is referred to as a prayer to be reckoned with and the power of prayer. We have to realize that there is power in prayer and that healing does exist. Many doctors admit that sometimes things are out of their control and you know what many doctors see the miracles happen. We have to believe in miracles and healing to take place because they happen. God is at work!
Today I want you to think about someone who you know is sick and pray for them, if you feel led to pray out loud and with them and lay hands on them you can. If it is just silently you can also do that but I ask that when you do it believe they have received and it will happen.
Please respond to me if you did this today? I am looking forward to your praise reports.
“Are you hurting? Pray. Do you feel great? Sing. Are you sick? Call the church leaders together to pray. Believing-prayer will heal you, and Jesus will put you on your feet. And if you’ve sinned, you’ll be forgiven-healed inside and out.”
This in the Bible is referred to as a prayer to be reckoned with and the power of prayer. We have to realize that there is power in prayer and that healing does exist. Many doctors admit that sometimes things are out of their control and you know what many doctors see the miracles happen. We have to believe in miracles and healing to take place because they happen. God is at work!
Today I want you to think about someone who you know is sick and pray for them, if you feel led to pray out loud and with them and lay hands on them you can. If it is just silently you can also do that but I ask that when you do it believe they have received and it will happen.
Please respond to me if you did this today? I am looking forward to your praise reports.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Turning Your Sickness Into Health Part 2
Proverbs 4:20-22
“Pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight; keep them within your heart, for they are life to those who find them and health to man’s whole body.”
During the holiday season it seems like so many germs and sickness are being spread around. We have to dwell on Gods words to ensure we are standing on Gods word when getting sick. So many times I hear, “every year about this same time I get sick or every holiday I get sick.” The power of life and death are in the words we speak so if you continue to speak that into your life then guess what is going to happen?
But remember to dwell and meditate on Gods word when we are being attacked by a sickness.
Psalm 30:2 I cry out to the Lord and He heals me.
Psalm 103:3 The Lord forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases
Psalm 107:20, Psalm 118:17, Psalm 147:3, Jeremiah 17:14 and the list goes on.
“Pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight; keep them within your heart, for they are life to those who find them and health to man’s whole body.”
During the holiday season it seems like so many germs and sickness are being spread around. We have to dwell on Gods words to ensure we are standing on Gods word when getting sick. So many times I hear, “every year about this same time I get sick or every holiday I get sick.” The power of life and death are in the words we speak so if you continue to speak that into your life then guess what is going to happen?
But remember to dwell and meditate on Gods word when we are being attacked by a sickness.
Psalm 30:2 I cry out to the Lord and He heals me.
Psalm 103:3 The Lord forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases
Psalm 107:20, Psalm 118:17, Psalm 147:3, Jeremiah 17:14 and the list goes on.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Turning Your Sickness Into Health Part 1
3 John 2
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”
God wants us to be in health and not in sickness. As a matter of fact Jesus is the Great Physician of the souls of our bodies. Isaiah prophesied in Isaiah 53:5, “by His stripes we are healed.” Then Peter came back to confirm it in 1 Peter 2:24 and says, by His wounds you have been healed.” Peter says ‘you have been’ meaning past tense. The torture and death of Jesus experienced on the cross for us enables us to receive the healing God has provided for His people. Experts show that there are 39 root causes for sicknesses and Jesus took 39 lashes on His back so that we may live in health.
Stay tuned later this week as we talk about ways to receive and believe in healing.
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”
God wants us to be in health and not in sickness. As a matter of fact Jesus is the Great Physician of the souls of our bodies. Isaiah prophesied in Isaiah 53:5, “by His stripes we are healed.” Then Peter came back to confirm it in 1 Peter 2:24 and says, by His wounds you have been healed.” Peter says ‘you have been’ meaning past tense. The torture and death of Jesus experienced on the cross for us enables us to receive the healing God has provided for His people. Experts show that there are 39 root causes for sicknesses and Jesus took 39 lashes on His back so that we may live in health.
Stay tuned later this week as we talk about ways to receive and believe in healing.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Turning Fear Into Faith Part 5
Turning Fear Into Faith Part 5
Matthew 14:27
“But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying, “Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
In this story the disciples were told to go before Jesus in the boat to the other side of the sea. Jesus went up to the mountain by Himself to pray. This story tells us several things and I would like to point out a few today. First this is the story where Jesus walked on water, but before He did that what did He do? That’s right He went out alone and prayed. Then he came back walking on water, pretty prayed up right. Secondly in this verse 26, the Bible says that the disciples were crying in terror, cried out in fear and were troubled. And it says IMMEDIATELY Jesus spoke to them to have courage and not to be afraid.
God is telling you today, the thing you are going through in your life, the thing that is troubling you, don’t be afraid because He is with you to go through the storms, the trials, and the good times and bad times.
Matthew 14:27
“But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying, “Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
In this story the disciples were told to go before Jesus in the boat to the other side of the sea. Jesus went up to the mountain by Himself to pray. This story tells us several things and I would like to point out a few today. First this is the story where Jesus walked on water, but before He did that what did He do? That’s right He went out alone and prayed. Then he came back walking on water, pretty prayed up right. Secondly in this verse 26, the Bible says that the disciples were crying in terror, cried out in fear and were troubled. And it says IMMEDIATELY Jesus spoke to them to have courage and not to be afraid.
God is telling you today, the thing you are going through in your life, the thing that is troubling you, don’t be afraid because He is with you to go through the storms, the trials, and the good times and bad times.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Turning Fear Into Faith Part 4
Turning Fear Into Faith Part 4
Matthew 6:31, 33
“Therefore do not worry saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Wow what a powerful verse and Jesus said this 2000 years ago, who says the Bible does not apply to today? Today we are going to be talking about worry and anxiety. How many times have you worried about what you were going to eat, or drink or wear? Well, Jesus tells us here that we must seek first the kingdom of God and all things will be added. I can tell you a little about worry and anxiety and how I turned it into faith.
After working a good corporate job, where my future goals consisted of being the youngest CEO in Citigroup (the largest financial institution in the world), my plans changed when I realized God had called me into the full time ministry. For a few years, I asked God questions like how could I take a reduced income when I am living paycheck to paycheck right now, how will I provide for my family, what about my benefits, what about my 401k, come on God I could minister to a lot of people in the corporate world. But, too many times I got confirmation that I was to be in the full time ministry and doors kept opening up. I made the choice to seek first the kingdom of God and since then I have not gone without and God has met all my needs.
Matthew 6:31, 33
“Therefore do not worry saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Wow what a powerful verse and Jesus said this 2000 years ago, who says the Bible does not apply to today? Today we are going to be talking about worry and anxiety. How many times have you worried about what you were going to eat, or drink or wear? Well, Jesus tells us here that we must seek first the kingdom of God and all things will be added. I can tell you a little about worry and anxiety and how I turned it into faith.
After working a good corporate job, where my future goals consisted of being the youngest CEO in Citigroup (the largest financial institution in the world), my plans changed when I realized God had called me into the full time ministry. For a few years, I asked God questions like how could I take a reduced income when I am living paycheck to paycheck right now, how will I provide for my family, what about my benefits, what about my 401k, come on God I could minister to a lot of people in the corporate world. But, too many times I got confirmation that I was to be in the full time ministry and doors kept opening up. I made the choice to seek first the kingdom of God and since then I have not gone without and God has met all my needs.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Turning Fear Into Faith Part 3
Turning Fear Into Faith Part 3
Hebrews 13:6
“So we say with confidence, the lord is my helper; I will not be afraid, what can man do to me?”
Today I want to attack the subject of insecurity. So many people deal with insecurity and we must know we are created in the image of God and we are fearfully and wonderfully made by Him. He created every hair on our head or in some cases the few hairs on our heads and every thing about us. He formed us in his image and had plans for us even before we were born. We are alive today by God’s amazing divine plan and he has a purpose for us.
If we try to compare ourselves to the things of this world then more than likely we are comparing our success and failures on the images the mass media wants us to see. If we compare ourselves to the image that God has created us to be we will be able to look into ourselves and see His true beauty he created in us.
Today I want you to know that you are beautiful, amazing, marvelous, and excellent because you were created by God.
Hebrews 13:6
“So we say with confidence, the lord is my helper; I will not be afraid, what can man do to me?”
Today I want to attack the subject of insecurity. So many people deal with insecurity and we must know we are created in the image of God and we are fearfully and wonderfully made by Him. He created every hair on our head or in some cases the few hairs on our heads and every thing about us. He formed us in his image and had plans for us even before we were born. We are alive today by God’s amazing divine plan and he has a purpose for us.
If we try to compare ourselves to the things of this world then more than likely we are comparing our success and failures on the images the mass media wants us to see. If we compare ourselves to the image that God has created us to be we will be able to look into ourselves and see His true beauty he created in us.
Today I want you to know that you are beautiful, amazing, marvelous, and excellent because you were created by God.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Turning Fear Into Faith Part 2
Turning Fear Into Faith Part 2
Psalm 112:7 and 8
“I won’t be afraid of bad news, my heart is steady because I trust in the Lord, I am confident and will not be afraid.”
What do you do when you get bad news? Do you fear or do you have faith. Today at noon, I get a call from Stacey and it is one of the worst calls you can get, “I have been in a wreck and it’s not good.” My heart drops to my feet and I am frantic. What do I do? I find out everyone is ok; no one is hurt just a little shaken up.
Sometimes when we get the news we have to process it and know that if our hearts are steady and we trust in the Lord we can be confident and not be afraid. Every night before our kids go to bed Stacey and I pray over them, for God’s protection, wisdom and knowledge. And in times where you have a bad wreck, where the car had to be towed into the shop, we can know that God protected us.
How do you or have you responded to bad news? Don’t be afraid but hold your heart steady to trust in Him!
Psalm 112:7 and 8
“I won’t be afraid of bad news, my heart is steady because I trust in the Lord, I am confident and will not be afraid.”
What do you do when you get bad news? Do you fear or do you have faith. Today at noon, I get a call from Stacey and it is one of the worst calls you can get, “I have been in a wreck and it’s not good.” My heart drops to my feet and I am frantic. What do I do? I find out everyone is ok; no one is hurt just a little shaken up.
Sometimes when we get the news we have to process it and know that if our hearts are steady and we trust in the Lord we can be confident and not be afraid. Every night before our kids go to bed Stacey and I pray over them, for God’s protection, wisdom and knowledge. And in times where you have a bad wreck, where the car had to be towed into the shop, we can know that God protected us.
How do you or have you responded to bad news? Don’t be afraid but hold your heart steady to trust in Him!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Turning Fear Into Faith Part 1
Turning Our Fear Into Faith Part 1
Psalm 23:3
“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.”
I was inspired to talk to about turning our fear into faith this week. I watched a few movies this weekend that really put into perspective what could possibly be inclined to define fear. The movies “Into the Spear” and “Beyond the Gates of Splendor” are about missionaries who are deep in the Amazon and trying to reach an extremely violent tribe who is killing so many people. They fly a plane deep into the tribe’s territory and attempt to make contact with him. But before leaving one of the men’s son asks him what will you do if they attack you will you shoot them? The father said to his son, “no, because we are ready to die but they are not”. He knew where he was going when he died.
That to me is turning fear into faith.
Psalm 23:3
“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.”
I was inspired to talk to about turning our fear into faith this week. I watched a few movies this weekend that really put into perspective what could possibly be inclined to define fear. The movies “Into the Spear” and “Beyond the Gates of Splendor” are about missionaries who are deep in the Amazon and trying to reach an extremely violent tribe who is killing so many people. They fly a plane deep into the tribe’s territory and attempt to make contact with him. But before leaving one of the men’s son asks him what will you do if they attack you will you shoot them? The father said to his son, “no, because we are ready to die but they are not”. He knew where he was going when he died.
That to me is turning fear into faith.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Give Thanks
We Give Thanks.
Psalm 100:4
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.”
Recently I was asked to encourage someone with an email, call or blog. I decided to take this moment to give thanks for my mom. I was not always the best at what I did but she was always there to encourage me and let me know to keep on going. Every day since I started writing these daily devotionals she has read every one of them and sent me an email back giving me encouragement. She has always been there for me and I know she will always be there for me.
I also want to give thanks for all of you who read my daily devotionals and I hope they are encouraging to you.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Psalm 100:4
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.”
Recently I was asked to encourage someone with an email, call or blog. I decided to take this moment to give thanks for my mom. I was not always the best at what I did but she was always there to encourage me and let me know to keep on going. Every day since I started writing these daily devotionals she has read every one of them and sent me an email back giving me encouragement. She has always been there for me and I know she will always be there for me.
I also want to give thanks for all of you who read my daily devotionals and I hope they are encouraging to you.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Handling Stress God's Way Part 3
Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
In the book of Daniel chapter 3, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to worship a gold idol set up by the King. So they were thrown into a fiery furnace and in verse 24 and 25, the king jumped to his feet in amazement wondering why there were 4 men in the furnace and not only the 3 he sent. He said the fourth looks like a son of gods. In relating this to our lives that when we feel like the enemy is turning up the heat of discouragement, worry, stress, and fear you need to know that the fourth man Jesus is going to be standing right next to you. So be encouraged to know today that when the enemy works overtime on discouragement, worry, stress and fear that only means that God is getting ready to do something awesome!
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
In the book of Daniel chapter 3, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to worship a gold idol set up by the King. So they were thrown into a fiery furnace and in verse 24 and 25, the king jumped to his feet in amazement wondering why there were 4 men in the furnace and not only the 3 he sent. He said the fourth looks like a son of gods. In relating this to our lives that when we feel like the enemy is turning up the heat of discouragement, worry, stress, and fear you need to know that the fourth man Jesus is going to be standing right next to you. So be encouraged to know today that when the enemy works overtime on discouragement, worry, stress and fear that only means that God is getting ready to do something awesome!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Handling Stress God's Way Part 2
Proverbs 20:18
“Get advice if you want your plans to work.”
My question to you today is, “Who are you getting your advice from?” Does the advice you get FUEL FEAR OR FUEL FAITH? Are you watching the news? Are you reading the newspaper? I have noticed that most of today’s news is not positive. For some reason negative news sells. We as followers of Christ have to make sure we are getting advice or counsel from things that fuel our faith. Make sure you are surrounding yourself with positive people and investing in positive sermons and even watching movies that are positive.
“Get advice if you want your plans to work.”
My question to you today is, “Who are you getting your advice from?” Does the advice you get FUEL FEAR OR FUEL FAITH? Are you watching the news? Are you reading the newspaper? I have noticed that most of today’s news is not positive. For some reason negative news sells. We as followers of Christ have to make sure we are getting advice or counsel from things that fuel our faith. Make sure you are surrounding yourself with positive people and investing in positive sermons and even watching movies that are positive.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Handling Stress God's Way Part 1
Handling Stress God’s Way Part 1
Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.”
This Psalm was written to maintain patience in the midst of troubles. God’s people can have such patience because they know that their eternal reward will abundantly surpass any temporal troubles. This week we will be discussing ways we can handle stress Gods way. In an environment that fuels fear in talking about how bad the economy is, the unemployment rate, rumors of layoffs, etc. We must make sure we have faith in God and know that our rewards are stored up in heaven!!
Today read Psalm 37.
Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.”
This Psalm was written to maintain patience in the midst of troubles. God’s people can have such patience because they know that their eternal reward will abundantly surpass any temporal troubles. This week we will be discussing ways we can handle stress Gods way. In an environment that fuels fear in talking about how bad the economy is, the unemployment rate, rumors of layoffs, etc. We must make sure we have faith in God and know that our rewards are stored up in heaven!!
Today read Psalm 37.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Gods Divine Timing Part V
Galatians 6:9
“We must not become tired of doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”
Every single day we have divine opportunities to do what is right and do what is wrong. From the moment we step out of bed, to the moment we step into our cars to drive off to work to them moment we lie down to rest for the night. Every moment is divinely positioned by God for you to do what is in His will. We must remember in a world that has been filled more and more with the enemies’ temptations that we must do what is right. Even when no one is looking, God is.
Today remember to do good because in Gods due season you will reap your harvest!!
“We must not become tired of doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”
Every single day we have divine opportunities to do what is right and do what is wrong. From the moment we step out of bed, to the moment we step into our cars to drive off to work to them moment we lie down to rest for the night. Every moment is divinely positioned by God for you to do what is in His will. We must remember in a world that has been filled more and more with the enemies’ temptations that we must do what is right. Even when no one is looking, God is.
Today remember to do good because in Gods due season you will reap your harvest!!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Gods Divine Timing Part IV
In Gods Divine Timing Part IV
Psalm 37:34
“I won’t be impatient for the Lord to act! I will keep traveling steadily along his pathway and in due season He will honor me with every blessing.”
We need to know that we must continue to stay God’s course He has called you to follow and not be impatient for Him to act. Because when we do we fall out of his will for us in our lives. We must continue to stay the course and finish the race and I am reminded that everything in our lives is a marathon and not a sprint. So we must have the endurance to trust in Him who made us and in due season He will honor you with every blessing.
Psalm 37:34
“I won’t be impatient for the Lord to act! I will keep traveling steadily along his pathway and in due season He will honor me with every blessing.”
We need to know that we must continue to stay God’s course He has called you to follow and not be impatient for Him to act. Because when we do we fall out of his will for us in our lives. We must continue to stay the course and finish the race and I am reminded that everything in our lives is a marathon and not a sprint. So we must have the endurance to trust in Him who made us and in due season He will honor you with every blessing.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Gods Divine Timing Part III
In Gods Timing Part III
Ecclesiastes 7:8 (The Message)
“Endings are better than beginnings, Sticking to it is better than standing out.”
Another version says, “It is better to finish something than to start it.” This verse basically says to me that if we start something we need to be able to finish it. So many times in our fast paced society we are in something and the next big thing comes and we want it, not finishing what we started. Or we just want to give up on something because we don’t think we can finish it. Too many times we see people quit in relationships, in jobs, in churches, and sometimes even give up in possibly being a parent. It breaks my heart to see so many people just quit before getting a clear answer from God.
Today if you want to quit, I encourage you to finish what you started because, “THE END OF THIS THING IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN ITS BEGINNING.”
Ecclesiastes 7:8 (The Message)
“Endings are better than beginnings, Sticking to it is better than standing out.”
Another version says, “It is better to finish something than to start it.” This verse basically says to me that if we start something we need to be able to finish it. So many times in our fast paced society we are in something and the next big thing comes and we want it, not finishing what we started. Or we just want to give up on something because we don’t think we can finish it. Too many times we see people quit in relationships, in jobs, in churches, and sometimes even give up in possibly being a parent. It breaks my heart to see so many people just quit before getting a clear answer from God.
Today if you want to quit, I encourage you to finish what you started because, “THE END OF THIS THING IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN ITS BEGINNING.”
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Gods Divine Timing Part 2
Gods Divine Timing Part ii
Psalm 40:1-2 (The Message)
“I waited and waited and waited for God. At last he looked; finally he listened. He lifted me out of the ditch, pulled me from deep mud. He stood me up on a solid rock to make sure I wouldn’t slip.”
I really like to song 40 written by Bono from U2 inspired by this chapter:
U2 Lyrics - 40
I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined and heard my cry. He brought me right out of the pit, out of my miry clay. I will sing a new song, how long to sing this song? He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps heard. Many will see, many will see and fear. I will sing, sing a new song. How long to sing this song?
Have you ever felt like you did not know if God was listening? Have you ever felt can He really hear my prayers? Ever wondered if he will ever answer your prayer? I know I have. Well if you do then remember this verse, that you must wait patiently for God and when it is in His timing He will answer and put you on a solid rock. Be encouraged today that He is listening to you and hears your prayers and he will pull you out of that ditch, or that deep mud you might be in and He will place you exactly where He wants you.
Today I challenge you to wait patiently for Him and read the entire chapter of Psalm 40.
Psalm 40:1-2 (The Message)
“I waited and waited and waited for God. At last he looked; finally he listened. He lifted me out of the ditch, pulled me from deep mud. He stood me up on a solid rock to make sure I wouldn’t slip.”
I really like to song 40 written by Bono from U2 inspired by this chapter:
U2 Lyrics - 40
I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined and heard my cry. He brought me right out of the pit, out of my miry clay. I will sing a new song, how long to sing this song? He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps heard. Many will see, many will see and fear. I will sing, sing a new song. How long to sing this song?
Have you ever felt like you did not know if God was listening? Have you ever felt can He really hear my prayers? Ever wondered if he will ever answer your prayer? I know I have. Well if you do then remember this verse, that you must wait patiently for God and when it is in His timing He will answer and put you on a solid rock. Be encouraged today that He is listening to you and hears your prayers and he will pull you out of that ditch, or that deep mud you might be in and He will place you exactly where He wants you.
Today I challenge you to wait patiently for Him and read the entire chapter of Psalm 40.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Gods Divine Timing
In God’s Divine Timing
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“There is an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth.”
I want to tell you a story about what happened yesterday. After our awesome Church service, I found out that we were going to have to stay a little longer for something my wife had to take care of. Well, let’s just say I was not the most enthused about it. I mean come on; I wanted to take a nap while watching some football.
So it came to about an hour and a half after service and everyone was gone and as I am locking up the door to the church to go home. A gentleman walks up to me and says, “How do I become a member of the church?” I gave him the steps we take to become a member, and then the Holy Spirit starts working on me and says, there is something else there. So I ask him, “Are you just wanting info to join our church or is there something else?” He says, “I just want to get right with God, I have a lot of problems and need a relationship, is it too late?” Of course I say no and ask if I can pray for him and in prayer I asked him if he wanted to receive Christ as his Lord and Savior. He said yes, so I had him repeat after me the salvation prayer and when we were done, I looked up at him and tears were rolling down his face and I realized he was being completely genuine. I gave him a Bible, explained to him where to start reading, about true repentance, and we exchanged numbers and I drove to take him home where he was living in the Economy Inn. We said our good bys and said we would talk again.
Talk about divine timing, WOW, I had to ask my wife several times, “was that real, did that really happen.” Any other day at the church at that time the doors would have been closed and everyone gone, but God placed us there at that exact time to be available for one of God’s divine moments.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“There is an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth.”
I want to tell you a story about what happened yesterday. After our awesome Church service, I found out that we were going to have to stay a little longer for something my wife had to take care of. Well, let’s just say I was not the most enthused about it. I mean come on; I wanted to take a nap while watching some football.
So it came to about an hour and a half after service and everyone was gone and as I am locking up the door to the church to go home. A gentleman walks up to me and says, “How do I become a member of the church?” I gave him the steps we take to become a member, and then the Holy Spirit starts working on me and says, there is something else there. So I ask him, “Are you just wanting info to join our church or is there something else?” He says, “I just want to get right with God, I have a lot of problems and need a relationship, is it too late?” Of course I say no and ask if I can pray for him and in prayer I asked him if he wanted to receive Christ as his Lord and Savior. He said yes, so I had him repeat after me the salvation prayer and when we were done, I looked up at him and tears were rolling down his face and I realized he was being completely genuine. I gave him a Bible, explained to him where to start reading, about true repentance, and we exchanged numbers and I drove to take him home where he was living in the Economy Inn. We said our good bys and said we would talk again.
Talk about divine timing, WOW, I had to ask my wife several times, “was that real, did that really happen.” Any other day at the church at that time the doors would have been closed and everyone gone, but God placed us there at that exact time to be available for one of God’s divine moments.
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Power in the Words We Speak (5 of 5)
The Power of the Words We Speak Part V
Ephesians 4:29
Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk come out of your mouth, but only such as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace to those who hear it.
If we could learn to always pause for a moment before we say what would most normally just fly out of our mouth, we could spare a lot of hurt and misunderstanding.
Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips
In other words... I think before I speak because the mind of the wise instructs his mouth. Lets start today by instructing our mouth to only speak those things that are of God, encouraging, and uplifting.
Our words are so important. The power of life and death are in our tongue.
Written by Stacey Post
Ephesians 4:29
Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk come out of your mouth, but only such as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace to those who hear it.
If we could learn to always pause for a moment before we say what would most normally just fly out of our mouth, we could spare a lot of hurt and misunderstanding.
Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips
In other words... I think before I speak because the mind of the wise instructs his mouth. Lets start today by instructing our mouth to only speak those things that are of God, encouraging, and uplifting.
Our words are so important. The power of life and death are in our tongue.
Written by Stacey Post
Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Power in the Words We Speak (4 of 5)
The Power of the Words We Speak Part IV
Psalms 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips
In other words… “ help me, lord, to keep my mouth shut and my lips sealed” I know sometimes, (more than not) I have to pray this prayer. Do you ever get into situations where it seems so hard to keep your lips closed but you know that it would be the best if you didn’t say anything. We may be tempted to blurt out something or think that we know just what to say but sometimes we are the best example of a Christian when we don’t say anything at all.
I know that we want to make sure that God will be pleased with what comes out of our mouth. “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalms 19:14 So today take notice of the words that come out of your mouth. Ask yourself are they encouraging? Are they uplifting? Are they edifying? Are you building someone up with your words or are you tearing someone down? If you can’t say that they are uplifting then they don’t need to be said at all.
Written by Stacey Post
Psalms 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips
In other words… “ help me, lord, to keep my mouth shut and my lips sealed” I know sometimes, (more than not) I have to pray this prayer. Do you ever get into situations where it seems so hard to keep your lips closed but you know that it would be the best if you didn’t say anything. We may be tempted to blurt out something or think that we know just what to say but sometimes we are the best example of a Christian when we don’t say anything at all.
I know that we want to make sure that God will be pleased with what comes out of our mouth. “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalms 19:14 So today take notice of the words that come out of your mouth. Ask yourself are they encouraging? Are they uplifting? Are they edifying? Are you building someone up with your words or are you tearing someone down? If you can’t say that they are uplifting then they don’t need to be said at all.
Written by Stacey Post
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Power in the Words We Speak (3 of 5)
The Power of the Words We Speak Part III
Proverbs 16:23
“I think before I speak because the mind of the wise instructs his mouth.”
Many times we speak before we think and once those words are spoken if they are not encouraging then you can ask for forgiveness but you can never take words back. There is a demonstration used that when you squeeze a tube of toothpaste out on a plate then try to put the toothpaste back in the tube it is quite impossible. These are just like the words we speak once spoken you can’t take them back. Sometimes I like to say make sure you are using you mouth gate that filters the words we speak.
Today your challenge is to make sure you think before you speak. Now don’t think too long because you might come of a little weird or funny, but seriously think before you speak. Use your mouth gate to filter only encouraging words today.
Proverbs 16:23
“I think before I speak because the mind of the wise instructs his mouth.”
Many times we speak before we think and once those words are spoken if they are not encouraging then you can ask for forgiveness but you can never take words back. There is a demonstration used that when you squeeze a tube of toothpaste out on a plate then try to put the toothpaste back in the tube it is quite impossible. These are just like the words we speak once spoken you can’t take them back. Sometimes I like to say make sure you are using you mouth gate that filters the words we speak.
Today your challenge is to make sure you think before you speak. Now don’t think too long because you might come of a little weird or funny, but seriously think before you speak. Use your mouth gate to filter only encouraging words today.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The Power in the Words We Speak (2 of 5)
The Power of the Words We Speak Part II
Ephesians 4:29
“When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.”
This is a great verse; so many times we are guilty of speaking bad things over others. We say bad things about our bosses, our government, and other people. But we must remember that the only thing we need to be saying about someone else is words that will help others become stronger. We must not get caught up in saying anything negative whether it is to that person or about another person. Don’t get caught up into gossip either about any other person. We must always remember to speak positively about others or don’t say anything at all. My parents taught me, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say it at all.” Right?
Be very careful in what you say because there is Power in your words. Today I challenge you to only speak positive things about others.
Ephesians 4:29
“When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.”
This is a great verse; so many times we are guilty of speaking bad things over others. We say bad things about our bosses, our government, and other people. But we must remember that the only thing we need to be saying about someone else is words that will help others become stronger. We must not get caught up in saying anything negative whether it is to that person or about another person. Don’t get caught up into gossip either about any other person. We must always remember to speak positively about others or don’t say anything at all. My parents taught me, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say it at all.” Right?
Be very careful in what you say because there is Power in your words. Today I challenge you to only speak positive things about others.
Monday, November 10, 2008
The Power in the Words We Speak (1 of 5)
The Power of the Words We Speak
Proverbs 18:21
“The power of life and death are in the tongue.”
We must watch the words we speak because they carry much weight as written here in Proverbs. So many times we don’t realize how much power there are in the words we speak, but they can encourage someone who needs encouragement and tear someone down affecting the way they look at themselves. So many times I hear, “I think I am getting sick.” We have recently changed that saying in our household to, “I thank you God for my good health.” Make sure you are not speaking death in any situation and speak life.
Today I challenge you to speak life over your work, over your finances, over your health, over the economy, over our government, over the church, and over our friends and family.
Proverbs 18:21
“The power of life and death are in the tongue.”
We must watch the words we speak because they carry much weight as written here in Proverbs. So many times we don’t realize how much power there are in the words we speak, but they can encourage someone who needs encouragement and tear someone down affecting the way they look at themselves. So many times I hear, “I think I am getting sick.” We have recently changed that saying in our household to, “I thank you God for my good health.” Make sure you are not speaking death in any situation and speak life.
Today I challenge you to speak life over your work, over your finances, over your health, over the economy, over our government, over the church, and over our friends and family.
Friday, November 7, 2008
I will persist until I succeed. (Part 4 of 4)
I will persist until I succeed.
Hebrews 11 (Please read this entire chapter today, it is awesome)
11:1
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see” (NLT)
11:6
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.” (NKJV)
11:27
By faith he (Moses) left Egypt, not fearing the kings’ anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.” (NIV)
Perseverance, persistence and faith all work hand in hand. In the first verse we look at is a great definition of Faith. In the second verse is a very familiar verse often quoted, “without faith it is impossible to please Him,” but the second part of the verse is equally important because without diligently seeking Him or as the NIV says it earnestly seeking Him we can’t see the reward. You see a lot of the time we pray and expect it to immediately manifest, right? However we all know that it takes diligently seeking him or as Paul also says it as pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17) in order to see His promise manifest. So today make sure to be like Moses and persevere because we see Him who is invisible and remember what Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen me and have believed” (John 20:29).
Today be encouraged to know that you are blessed in this city, blessed in this country, blessed when you go in and blessed when you go out. YOU ARE BLESSED!!!!
Hebrews 11 (Please read this entire chapter today, it is awesome)
11:1
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see” (NLT)
11:6
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.” (NKJV)
11:27
By faith he (Moses) left Egypt, not fearing the kings’ anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.” (NIV)
Perseverance, persistence and faith all work hand in hand. In the first verse we look at is a great definition of Faith. In the second verse is a very familiar verse often quoted, “without faith it is impossible to please Him,” but the second part of the verse is equally important because without diligently seeking Him or as the NIV says it earnestly seeking Him we can’t see the reward. You see a lot of the time we pray and expect it to immediately manifest, right? However we all know that it takes diligently seeking him or as Paul also says it as pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17) in order to see His promise manifest. So today make sure to be like Moses and persevere because we see Him who is invisible and remember what Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen me and have believed” (John 20:29).
Today be encouraged to know that you are blessed in this city, blessed in this country, blessed when you go in and blessed when you go out. YOU ARE BLESSED!!!!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
I will persist until I succeed. (Part 3of 4)
I will persist until I succeed.
Hebrews 10:36
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
Each day is a brand new day and we have many choices. Those who do not dwell on their past mistakes and focus on future success are the ones who are making an impact on the NOW and HERE. Do you want to make an impact?? Do you want to succeed?? I think we all have desires to receive the blessing God has promised, but possibly might lack the perseverance to continue to have faith and to press on.
So be encouraged today to press on to what God has for you and do not waiver in the faith. Because with God we can do all things, He gives us the strength, He is a God who is for us and not against us and He said that no weapon formed against us will prosper!!
Hebrews 10:36
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
Each day is a brand new day and we have many choices. Those who do not dwell on their past mistakes and focus on future success are the ones who are making an impact on the NOW and HERE. Do you want to make an impact?? Do you want to succeed?? I think we all have desires to receive the blessing God has promised, but possibly might lack the perseverance to continue to have faith and to press on.
So be encouraged today to press on to what God has for you and do not waiver in the faith. Because with God we can do all things, He gives us the strength, He is a God who is for us and not against us and He said that no weapon formed against us will prosper!!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I will persist until I succeed. (Part 2 of 4)
I will persist until I succeed.
Romans 2:7
“To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.”
What Paul is referring to here is “persistence in doing good” as the proof of genuine faith. In my career I have found that persistence in any area develops many things. It can lead to success, it can lead to failure, it can lead to humility, it can lead to embarrassment, and it can lead to an overflowing of blessing …whether it is good or bad it is still action. You have to take action in order to cause a result. I have noticed that in all cases if what you are doing or the action steps you are taking, if they are within God’s will and your persistence is from the heart they will turn into the success you desired.
So today is there something that has been holding you back? Someone you have been meaning to call? Someone you have been meaning to seek out on facebook or my space? An email you wanted to send? Someone you wanted to encourage (like someone who has been sending you daily devotionals for 10 days early in the morning-just kidding) but have been scared to?
TODAY take that action, take that step to reach out to someone, call, email, add them as a friend but take action and be persistence in doing good, and trust me you won’t want to wait to see what tomorrow brings in your life.
Romans 2:7
“To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.”
What Paul is referring to here is “persistence in doing good” as the proof of genuine faith. In my career I have found that persistence in any area develops many things. It can lead to success, it can lead to failure, it can lead to humility, it can lead to embarrassment, and it can lead to an overflowing of blessing …whether it is good or bad it is still action. You have to take action in order to cause a result. I have noticed that in all cases if what you are doing or the action steps you are taking, if they are within God’s will and your persistence is from the heart they will turn into the success you desired.
So today is there something that has been holding you back? Someone you have been meaning to call? Someone you have been meaning to seek out on facebook or my space? An email you wanted to send? Someone you wanted to encourage (like someone who has been sending you daily devotionals for 10 days early in the morning-just kidding) but have been scared to?
TODAY take that action, take that step to reach out to someone, call, email, add them as a friend but take action and be persistence in doing good, and trust me you won’t want to wait to see what tomorrow brings in your life.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I will persist until I succeed. (Part 1 of 4)
I will persist until I succeed.
Hebrews 12:1
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.”
God has set a race before us, have you ever thought about that? I know I don’t always look at it that way. I know I have been tired at times, but we need to know that we have the endurance in Him to finish it. Persistence breeds success, just think about how persistent Jesus was with his disciples in teaching them and that was Eleven Guys who changed the World through Christ. So know today that any trial you might be facing, any worry you might have in a situation, any fear that might be keeping you from your goal…Be persistent in seeking God and you will be able to overcome any trial, challenge, problem or situation you might be facing. Be persistent in seeking God and you will succeed!!
Hebrews 12:1
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.”
God has set a race before us, have you ever thought about that? I know I don’t always look at it that way. I know I have been tired at times, but we need to know that we have the endurance in Him to finish it. Persistence breeds success, just think about how persistent Jesus was with his disciples in teaching them and that was Eleven Guys who changed the World through Christ. So know today that any trial you might be facing, any worry you might have in a situation, any fear that might be keeping you from your goal…Be persistent in seeking God and you will be able to overcome any trial, challenge, problem or situation you might be facing. Be persistent in seeking God and you will succeed!!
Monday, November 3, 2008
I will greet this day with love in my heart. (Part 4 of 4)
I will greet each day with love in my heart.
Luke 10:27
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.”
We love the Lord with all your heart, all your soul and all your strength, which pretty much covers it all right? Our God is a jealous God and we must remember that we must put him first in our lives. That is something that held me back from accepting Him early in my searching for what was missing. I questioned as to why a God would want me to put him before my kids. Once I realized that it was Him who gave me my kids, I completely humbled myself and put him first in my life. Because any time I ever question whether God is real, all I have to do is think of my wife and children (who I think are pretty awesome!!!!). I am truly blessed with an awesome family.
So if you question His existence think of your loved ones and know that He is Alive and He is Real.
Luke 10:27
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.”
We love the Lord with all your heart, all your soul and all your strength, which pretty much covers it all right? Our God is a jealous God and we must remember that we must put him first in our lives. That is something that held me back from accepting Him early in my searching for what was missing. I questioned as to why a God would want me to put him before my kids. Once I realized that it was Him who gave me my kids, I completely humbled myself and put him first in my life. Because any time I ever question whether God is real, all I have to do is think of my wife and children (who I think are pretty awesome!!!!). I am truly blessed with an awesome family.
So if you question His existence think of your loved ones and know that He is Alive and He is Real.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
I will greet this day with love in my heart. (Part 3 of 4)
I will greet this day with love in my heart.
Psalm 1:2
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.”
Each day we awake we should take delight in the Lord, for the past 7 days the first thing I grab in the morning, after my coffee of course is my Bible and I sit down to read it. I consider it a pleasure that I am able to take the time and get into the Word daily. There are many countries you have to actually sneak a Bible in to read it. We are entering a time in our country where we need to have something we can ultimately count on…GOD.. We live in an economy and a society full of fear where we have no idea what to expect tomorrow. What we can know for sure if we are granted a tomorrow we can count on God. We must make sure we are taking delight in his word and meditate on it because it is alive and we can count on it being truth. So be encouraged to know that God is here now and we can expect him to be consistent in his message according to His Word.
So today count on God to move in your life!!!!
Psalm 1:2
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.”
Each day we awake we should take delight in the Lord, for the past 7 days the first thing I grab in the morning, after my coffee of course is my Bible and I sit down to read it. I consider it a pleasure that I am able to take the time and get into the Word daily. There are many countries you have to actually sneak a Bible in to read it. We are entering a time in our country where we need to have something we can ultimately count on…GOD.. We live in an economy and a society full of fear where we have no idea what to expect tomorrow. What we can know for sure if we are granted a tomorrow we can count on God. We must make sure we are taking delight in his word and meditate on it because it is alive and we can count on it being truth. So be encouraged to know that God is here now and we can expect him to be consistent in his message according to His Word.
So today count on God to move in your life!!!!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
I will greet this day with love in my heart. (Part 2 of 4)
I will greet this day with love in my heart.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
“Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. Love never fails.”
If we could for just 21 days read this verse every day prior to leaving our house, just think what it could do. They say if you repeat something after 21 days it becomes a habit. As we go out into the world there are many things that cause us to not love, trust me I know living in Atlanta and dealing with traffic, I have to repeat the first 3 words all the time. Or meeting someone who is filled with hate, spite or is vindictive. But in the verse Paul so eloquently defines what love is. So as you go out today, I challenge you to greet this day with love in your heart. Say this verse for 21 days prior to leaving your house.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
“Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. Love never fails.”
If we could for just 21 days read this verse every day prior to leaving our house, just think what it could do. They say if you repeat something after 21 days it becomes a habit. As we go out into the world there are many things that cause us to not love, trust me I know living in Atlanta and dealing with traffic, I have to repeat the first 3 words all the time. Or meeting someone who is filled with hate, spite or is vindictive. But in the verse Paul so eloquently defines what love is. So as you go out today, I challenge you to greet this day with love in your heart. Say this verse for 21 days prior to leaving your house.
Friday, October 31, 2008
I will greet this day with love in my heart. (Part 1 of 4)
“I will greet this day with love in my heart”
Psalm 118:24
“Today is a day the lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Every day we wake up we must say to ourselves “Good Morning God” and not “Good God its morning.” You know it is actually a scientific fact that our moods can affect our ultimate health. But not only can our moods affect our health but also our relationships, our success, our energy levels, our faith and many other things. Let’s stand strong daily and know we are in control of our days and not let bad or negative moods control our days. It is awesome to know that we actually have the choice each day to be in a good mood. Decide today to be happy, joyous, positive, filled with faith and excited to know that in Christ we can have that.
We are Victorious and More than Conquers.
Psalm 118:24
“Today is a day the lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Every day we wake up we must say to ourselves “Good Morning God” and not “Good God its morning.” You know it is actually a scientific fact that our moods can affect our ultimate health. But not only can our moods affect our health but also our relationships, our success, our energy levels, our faith and many other things. Let’s stand strong daily and know we are in control of our days and not let bad or negative moods control our days. It is awesome to know that we actually have the choice each day to be in a good mood. Decide today to be happy, joyous, positive, filled with faith and excited to know that in Christ we can have that.
We are Victorious and More than Conquers.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Today I begin a new life. (Part 4 of 4)
Today I begin a new life.
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”
This is one of my favorite verses. There are many things in my past that if the writing remained on the wall would say, this guy is not fit to do anything. But now He has given me the opportunity to work in the full time ministry where I am truly doing something that I have passion to do. I am not trying to sound boastful or arrogant but encouraging you to know that all my past hiccups and past mistakes are forgiven and I can focus on the future. I give God praise everyday to know that in Him I am a new creation, all my old fleshly desires are gone and the NEW has come. IN HIM!!! Be encouraged today to know that in Christ we are a new creation and all the things you did in the past don’t have to be repeated in your future.
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”
This is one of my favorite verses. There are many things in my past that if the writing remained on the wall would say, this guy is not fit to do anything. But now He has given me the opportunity to work in the full time ministry where I am truly doing something that I have passion to do. I am not trying to sound boastful or arrogant but encouraging you to know that all my past hiccups and past mistakes are forgiven and I can focus on the future. I give God praise everyday to know that in Him I am a new creation, all my old fleshly desires are gone and the NEW has come. IN HIM!!! Be encouraged today to know that in Christ we are a new creation and all the things you did in the past don’t have to be repeated in your future.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Today I begin a new life. (Part 3 of 4)
Today I begin a new life.
Isaiah 48:6
“From now on I will tell you of new things, of hidden things unknown to you.”
I am so excited that God is telling me new things and even hidden things unknown to me. Even though we are only 3 days into this time of fasting, prayer and getting into the word, I can really feel God’s presence more now than ever. I am so encouraged to know that God is moving on my behalf right now and in time He will reveal what He is doing. So be FIRED UP to know that GOD is also moving on your behalf RIGHT NOW and you might not be able to see it in the natural realm but it is going on in the spiritual realm and it is BIG.
Isaiah 48:6
“From now on I will tell you of new things, of hidden things unknown to you.”
I am so excited that God is telling me new things and even hidden things unknown to me. Even though we are only 3 days into this time of fasting, prayer and getting into the word, I can really feel God’s presence more now than ever. I am so encouraged to know that God is moving on my behalf right now and in time He will reveal what He is doing. So be FIRED UP to know that GOD is also moving on your behalf RIGHT NOW and you might not be able to see it in the natural realm but it is going on in the spiritual realm and it is BIG.
Today I begin a new life. (Part 2 of 4)
Today I begin a new life.
Isaiah 43:18-19,
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”
As we continue to press in to God we need to make sure we are walking in Faith and forget the former things or dwell in the past but know that God is doing a NEW thing, starting today. We can use things in the past to increase our faith but do not dwell on what you said yesterday, what you did yesterday or the things you can not control. You can not control your past but you can change your present affecting your future and be encouraged to know that TODAY God is doing a new thing
Isaiah 43:18-19,
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”
As we continue to press in to God we need to make sure we are walking in Faith and forget the former things or dwell in the past but know that God is doing a NEW thing, starting today. We can use things in the past to increase our faith but do not dwell on what you said yesterday, what you did yesterday or the things you can not control. You can not control your past but you can change your present affecting your future and be encouraged to know that TODAY God is doing a new thing
Monday, October 27, 2008
Today I begin a new life. (Part 1 of 4)
Today I begin a new life.
Og Mandino from The Greatest Salesman in the World
Isaiah 42:9
“See, the former things have taken place have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you”
So let’s remember that ever day we start a NEW day and we can break old unproductive habits make new productive habits. We can walk in Faith TODAY and start speaking life over our family, finances, relationships, church and work.
Let’s start each day as a new life!
Og Mandino from The Greatest Salesman in the World
Isaiah 42:9
“See, the former things have taken place have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you”
So let’s remember that ever day we start a NEW day and we can break old unproductive habits make new productive habits. We can walk in Faith TODAY and start speaking life over our family, finances, relationships, church and work.
Let’s start each day as a new life!
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