Tuesday, October 30, 2012

we are more than conquerors

Romans 8:37
'In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.'
- We do face pressures and issues in life.

- But God loves us dearly.

- He wants us to be 'more than conquerors'.

- Not by our own strength, but because of His!


PRAYER: Lord, come and strengthen me today. I want to walk in the victory that You have prepared for me. Help me to be 'more than a conqueror'. Amen.

Monday, October 29, 2012

I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done

 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done — Philippians 3:7 NLT

value the things that money can't buy...

1. We always think things to be of value.

2. How worthless can things become.

3. Amasing how things can not be important.

4. Is Christ the most important to you?


Thank you Lord that you make the value in all things You are the most valueble and only God we need I praise you today and exlate you on high the most valuable on this world.
Amen

Sunday, October 28, 2012

'As God's chosen people, clothe yourselves with compassion

Colossians 3:12
'As God's chosen people, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.'
- How often we can get impatient and then deal harshly with others.

- As His people we should be different.

- We should act with compassion, kindness, humility and patience.

- We then can look forward to reaping what we have sown.


PRAYER: Lord, help me to be like You. Fill me with Your compassion and enable me to be a person of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Amen.

'Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts

Colossians 3:15
'Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.'

- Peace is part of the blessing God wants you to enjoy.

- Peace speaks of harmony and not discord.

- His peace should act as an umpire in our lives.

- His peace should be the deciding and settling factor in our lives.


PRAYER: Lord, it is my desire to live a life that is guided and secure because Your peace is a reality. Help me not to become distracted and help me not to pursue things that do not bring Your peace in my life. Amen.

'We are able to hold our heads high no matter what

Romans 5:5
'We are able to hold our heads high no matter what happens and know that all is well, for we know how dearly God loves us!'-

God wants us to know His love as more than just a fact.

- His love for you is real.

- You can be sure of His love for you.

- As a result you can have confidence and hold your head high.


PRAYER: Lord, thank You for Your great love towards me. I pray that I will be so convinced of Your love that I will know that 'all is well' regardless of what I may be facing. Amen.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

'Pray for one another.

James 5:16
'Pray for one another. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.'
- You and I have the privilege to be able to pray for each other.

- It's a great reassurance to know that someone is praying for you.

- Prayer is powerful and effective.

- So let's pray for each other and trust God for answers.


PRAYER: Lord, I pray for those that I know, who need Your touch right now. I pray that You will wonderfully undertake for them. Amen.

You are SO good and kind

 Psalm 86:5
O Lord, You are SO good and kind, SO ready to forgive, SO full of mercy for ALL who ask Your aid.
- God is a good God.

- His kindness reaches out to you today.

- He is ready to forgive and extend mercy to each of us.

- All we need to do is have the courage to ask.


PRAYER: Lord, I need Your mercy and grace in my life. Forgive me for the things I have done that have not pleased You. Help me to do what pleases You. Amen.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

'Draw near to God

James 4:8
'Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you!'
- God constantly wants to draw you into a closer relationship with Him.

- You were designed to be connected to Him.

- Everything is provided, but we must take the required action.

- Draw near to God; it is there that you will find what you need.


PRAYER: Lord, I deliberately and intentionally draw near to You today. I long to enjoy more of Your presence in my daily life. Amen.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

if any man enter in, he shall be saved

 John 10:9
'I am the door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.'
- The Savior wants to remind you that He is the door.
- HE is saying: 'I am your opportunity' or
- 'I am the opportunity that you have been waiting for!'
- It is an open invitation and you can enter in, right now.

PRAYER: Lord, You are the one and only true living God. You are the door and I am determined to enter in and go in and out and find pasture. Amen.

Sovereign Lord my refuge

Psalm 73:28
'I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge.'
- We should live life with an underlying trust in God.
- He should remain your refuge in the midst of all you may be facing.
- Is the Sovereign Lord your refuge?
- Then He will be your shelter and you have a rock to stand on.

PRAYER: Lord, I declare that You are my refuge. I will look to You for all I need and I will be confident in You. Amen.

Monday, October 15, 2012

You satisfy the hunger and thirst



Psalm 145:15-16
The eyes of all look to You in hope; You give them their food as they need it. When You open Your hand, You satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living creature.
- God will take care of you.

- He has got the whole world in His hands.

- That includes you.

- He is your hope and He is your provider.


PRAYER: Lord, my hope is in You. I place my needs and concerns in Your hands because I know that You will take care of me. Amen.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Help me to know that I am here for but a moment more.

Psalm 39:4
Lord, help me to realize how brief my time on earth will be. Help me to know that I am here for but a moment more.
- Life is short.

- We can only be sure of today.

- There are no guarantees for tomorrow.

- If there is any good you need to show, do it now!


PRAYER: Lord, help me to enjoy each moment that You have given me. Amen.

plenty left over to give joyfully to others

2 Corinthians 9:8God is able to make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more so that there will not only be enough for your own needs but plenty left over to give joyfully to others.
- God is able - Never limit Him.


- He is able to provide what you need.

- Provision is part of His character and nature.

- He wants to bless you so that you can be a blessing to others.


PRAYER:

Lord, thank You for Your goodness in my life. Help me to be a blessing to others. Amen.

He set my feet on solid ground

Psalm 40:2
He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.
- The Lord wants to lift you up.

- He wants to bring you out of the 'pit of despair'.

- He wants to bring you to a place of victory and confidence.

- And He wants to walk with you through the challenges of life.

- We need to be reminded that Gos is on our side.


PRAYER: Lord, I reject despair, discouragement and hopelessness. You are lifting me up and placing my feet on solid ground. Amen.

I have broken their power over you

 Leviticus 26:13
I am the Lord your God. I brought you out of Egypt so that you are no longer slaves. I have broken their power over you and made you live as a free people.
- It is never God's desire that His people live in bondage.

- It was for freedom's sake that we were set free.

- The power of sin over us has been broken.

- Don't behave like a slave, but live like a son.


PRAYER: Lord, thank You for bringing me out from under the things that would like to hold me in bondage and slavery. I am Your child and You are my Father. Amen.

let the earth be glad

1 Chronicles 16:31
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!"
- The Lord is in control and you have reason to rejoice.

- In fact, He has the final say on all matters.

- Never under estimate what He can do.

- You can trust Him with your situation, so start rejoicing.


PRAYER: Lord, it gives me great confidence to realize again that You reign and as a result I can praise You with expectation. Amen.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Help me to know that I am here for but a moment more.



Psalm 39:4

Lord, help me to realize how brief my time on earth will be. Help me to know that I am here for but a moment more.

- Life is short.


- We can only be sure of today.

- There are no guarantees for tomorrow.

- If there is any good you need to show, do it now!


PRAYER: Lord, help me to enjoy each moment that You have given me. Amen.

Monday, October 1, 2012

COOL THINGS


10 COOL THINGS TO READ….

Peace

John 16:33 I have said these things to you, thatin me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.

Hope

Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

Jeremiah 29:11-12 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.

Do Not Worry

1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Take it To God In Prayer

Psalm 50:15 and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”

Matthew 7:7Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Rejoice

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Rest

Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”