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!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
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.”
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