Matthew 7:11
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!
- Parents will just about do anything for their children.
- Yet your Heavenly Father is able to do much more.
- He has good things in store for you.- Take a moment to bring your requests to Him right now.
PRAYER: Lord, You are my Heavenly Father. You know my needs and You are able to supply the things that I am trusting You for. Amen.
Monday, July 30, 2012
God will finish it
Philippians 1:6
There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day He appears.
- At some point, God began a good work in your life.
- Any work that God begins, He will surely finish.
- We just need to allow God to continue shaping us.
- The work will be completed.
PRAYER: Lord, thank You that You are actively working in my life. Have Your way in me today. Amen.
There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day He appears.
- At some point, God began a good work in your life.
- Any work that God begins, He will surely finish.
- We just need to allow God to continue shaping us.
- The work will be completed.
PRAYER: Lord, thank You that You are actively working in my life. Have Your way in me today. Amen.
He was delivering me because He was pleased
Psalm 18:19
'He (God) brought me forth into a large place; He was delivering me because He was pleased with me and delighted in me.'
- God has good things in store for each of us.
- A 'large place' represents opportunity and hope.
- He has a future and a wonderful hope for you.
- He wants to deliver you because He loves you!
PRAYER: Lord, thank You for the promise of a 'large place'. I rejoice in the fact that with You in my life there is always hope and opportunity for something new! Amen.
'He (God) brought me forth into a large place; He was delivering me because He was pleased with me and delighted in me.'
- God has good things in store for each of us.
- A 'large place' represents opportunity and hope.
- He has a future and a wonderful hope for you.
- He wants to deliver you because He loves you!
PRAYER: Lord, thank You for the promise of a 'large place'. I rejoice in the fact that with You in my life there is always hope and opportunity for something new! Amen.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
For what you say flows from what is in your heart.
Luke
6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For what you say flows from what is in your heart.
- What we say reflects the condition of our hearts.
- If we have good stored up in our hearts, that's what people will hear.
- So believe and let your heart expect the best from God.
- As a result, people will know that you are different.
PRAYER: Lord, may the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to You. Amen.
The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For what you say flows from what is in your heart.
- What we say reflects the condition of our hearts.
- If we have good stored up in our hearts, that's what people will hear.
- So believe and let your heart expect the best from God.
- As a result, people will know that you are different.
PRAYER: Lord, may the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to You. Amen.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
If you, then, though you are evil
Matthew
7:11
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!
- Parents will just about do anything for their children.
- Yet your Heavenly Father is able to do much more.
- He has good things in store for you.
- Take a moment to bring your requests to Him right now.
PRAYER: Lord, You are my Heavenly Father. You know my needs and You are able to supply the things that I am trusting You for. Amen.
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!
- Parents will just about do anything for their children.
- Yet your Heavenly Father is able to do much more.
- He has good things in store for you.
- Take a moment to bring your requests to Him right now.
PRAYER: Lord, You are my Heavenly Father. You know my needs and You are able to supply the things that I am trusting You for. Amen.
Monday, July 16, 2012
the LORD bestows favor and honor
Psalm
84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless.
- God is the source of light, joy and happiness to the soul.
- He is your defense, as a shield is a defense in a battle.
- He is the giver of every good and perfect gift.
- He is the rewarder of those who seek Him.
PRAYER: Lord, You are all I need. Shine the light of Your favour and blessing on my life and thank You that there is no good thing that You will withhold. Amen.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless.
- God is the source of light, joy and happiness to the soul.
- He is your defense, as a shield is a defense in a battle.
- He is the giver of every good and perfect gift.
- He is the rewarder of those who seek Him.
PRAYER: Lord, You are all I need. Shine the light of Your favour and blessing on my life and thank You that there is no good thing that You will withhold. Amen.
When my spirit grows faint
Psalm
142:3
When my spirit grows faint within me, it is YOU who know my way.
- We all have times when we feel overwhelmed and even weak.
- But God knows exactly what we are going through.
- And He knows the perfect path for you to take.
- No matter how you may be feeling today, let HIM lead you.
PRAYER: Lord, it is great to know that nothing is hidden from You. You know what I am going through and You will bring me through it. Amen.
When my spirit grows faint within me, it is YOU who know my way.
- We all have times when we feel overwhelmed and even weak.
- But God knows exactly what we are going through.
- And He knows the perfect path for you to take.
- No matter how you may be feeling today, let HIM lead you.
PRAYER: Lord, it is great to know that nothing is hidden from You. You know what I am going through and You will bring me through it. Amen.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Don't worry about anything;
Philippians 4:6
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don't forget to thank Him for His answers.
- This is so foreign to human nature.
- But it is the pattern that God has given.
- Pray first and don't worry or be anxious.
- Give God your concerns and worries today!
PRAYER: Lord, I give You everything that is concerning me today. Thank You that You love me and You will take care of those things that are worrying me. Amen.
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don't forget to thank Him for His answers.
- This is so foreign to human nature.
- But it is the pattern that God has given.
- Pray first and don't worry or be anxious.
- Give God your concerns and worries today!
PRAYER: Lord, I give You everything that is concerning me today. Thank You that You love me and You will take care of those things that are worrying me. Amen.
so are you in My hand' declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 18:6
'Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in My hand' declares the Lord.
- Each one of us is in the hand of God.
- God wants to work in our lives.
- He wants to be the potter and we can be the clay.
- Let Him do His perfect work and the results will astound you!
PRAYER: Lord, like clay in the hand of a potter, I place my life in Your hands. Amen.
'Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in My hand' declares the Lord.
- Each one of us is in the hand of God.
- God wants to work in our lives.
- He wants to be the potter and we can be the clay.
- Let Him do His perfect work and the results will astound you!
PRAYER: Lord, like clay in the hand of a potter, I place my life in Your hands. Amen.
the bear will save me from this giant!'
1 Samuel 17:37
David said: 'The Lord who saved me from the claws of the lion and the bear will save me from this giant!'
- God is able to save us no matter how great the problem.
- There is no problem too big or too small for God.
- God has rescued you in the past and He will do it again.
- Look to God, He is your safety and refuge!
PRAYER: Lord, forgive me for allowing my challenge to overwhelm me. God, You are great and You will help me overcome! Amen.
David said: 'The Lord who saved me from the claws of the lion and the bear will save me from this giant!'
- God is able to save us no matter how great the problem.
- There is no problem too big or too small for God.
- God has rescued you in the past and He will do it again.
- Look to God, He is your safety and refuge!
PRAYER: Lord, forgive me for allowing my challenge to overwhelm me. God, You are great and You will help me overcome! Amen.
You will be blessed when you come in
Deuteronomy 28:6
'You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.'
- God loves to bless His people.
- To be blessed is to know His favour on your life.
- As we choose to put God first, this becomes a reality.
- Then we can know what it means to be abundantly blessed.
PRAYER: Lord, as I face this new day, I ask for Your blessing and favour to rest on all I am involved with today. Amen.
'You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.'
- God loves to bless His people.
- To be blessed is to know His favour on your life.
- As we choose to put God first, this becomes a reality.
- Then we can know what it means to be abundantly blessed.
PRAYER: Lord, as I face this new day, I ask for Your blessing and favour to rest on all I am involved with today. Amen.
Son (daughter), go and work today in My vineyard!'
Matthew 21:28
'Son (daughter), go and work today in My vineyard!'
- God has got something specific for each of us to do.
- It is our privilege to do what God has prepared for us to do.
- Perhaps today there is something specific He has for you to do.
- Are you willing, to respond to His calling?
PRAYER: Lord, I want to be used by You. I make myself available to You today. Use me, I pray. Amen.
'Son (daughter), go and work today in My vineyard!'
- God has got something specific for each of us to do.
- It is our privilege to do what God has prepared for us to do.
- Perhaps today there is something specific He has for you to do.
- Are you willing, to respond to His calling?
PRAYER: Lord, I want to be used by You. I make myself available to You today. Use me, I pray. Amen.
Peace be with you
Luke 24:36
HE stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you!"
- There is enough going on in the world today to shake us.
- Life also has its fair share of storms.
- But in all these things, HE gives us His peace.
- Look into the face of your Saviour and receive His peace.
PRAYER: Lord, when I look to You, my heart is sure and confident. Help me not to take my eyes off of You. Amen.
HE stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you!"
- There is enough going on in the world today to shake us.
- Life also has its fair share of storms.
- But in all these things, HE gives us His peace.
- Look into the face of your Saviour and receive His peace.
PRAYER: Lord, when I look to You, my heart is sure and confident. Help me not to take my eyes off of You. Amen.
I am the LORD your God
Isaiah 48:17
I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.
- Remember, He is your God.
- He will teach you what the best thing is for you.
- He will direct you and show you which way to go.
- He loves you and He cares for you.
PRAYER: Lord, teach me what I need to know and show me the way in which I should go. Amen.
I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.
- Remember, He is your God.
- He will teach you what the best thing is for you.
- He will direct you and show you which way to go.
- He loves you and He cares for you.
PRAYER: Lord, teach me what I need to know and show me the way in which I should go. Amen.
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