Friday, August 30, 2013

Bring Forth the Treasures




“A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him...”
(Matthew 12:35, NIV)







Father, thank You for the good treasures You’ve deposited in me. I will be faithful to develop what You’ve entrusted to me. Help me, by Your Spirit, to stay close to You and follow Your leading every step of the way in Jesus’ name. Amen.



Develop Your Talent



“That you may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him and desiring to please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing and increasing in and by the knowledge of God [with fuller, deeper, and clearer insight, acquaintance, and recognition].”
(Colossians 1:10, AMP)









Father, help me to develop the talents You have given me. Show me to how to continue growing, stretching and increasing. Help me to maximize what You’ve placed in my hand as I daily give You glory for Your faithfulness in my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

It’s Never too Late

“The gifts and calling of God are without repentance.”
(Romans 11:29, KJV)




Father, thank You for making all things new. Thank You for renewing me, restoring me and setting me on the road to victory. Show me Your ways and give me the strength to embrace every opportunity that comes from You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Filling a Bag with Holes





“You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.”
(Haggai 1:6, NIV)



Father, today I choose to be quick to obey. I don’t want to waste time. I don’t want to try to fill a bag with holes in it. I know that You have good plans for me, and as I obey Your Word, I will move forward into the life of blessing You have prepared for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Don’t Miss Your Moment



“Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter,’ he said, ‘your faith has healed you.’ And the woman was healed at that moment.”
(Matthew 9:22, NIV)




Father, today I press into You. I believe that You have my miracle in the palm of Your hand. I choose to take my eyes off of my circumstances and set my gaze on You, Jesus, because You are the Author and Finisher of my faith in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Catch the Wave

“Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.”
(Psalm 42:7, NIV)


Father, today I lift my heart to You to receive the tidal wave of goodness You have prepared for me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to You, my King in Jesus’ name. Amen.

God’s Deep Secrets

“That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.’ But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets.”
(1 Corinthians 2:9–10, NLT)




Father in heaven, I am so humbled that You call me friend. I am honored to be connected with You and invite You to share Your heart with me. I surrender all that I am to You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Overcome the “What If’s”


“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
(2 Timothy 1:7, NLT)




Father, thank You for giving me power, love and a sound mind. I open my heart to You and receive Your perfect love. Fill me with Your confidence and assurance to embrace everything You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Whom Shall I Fear?


“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
(Psalm 27:1, NKJV)





Father, today I choose to put my trust in You, my light and salvation. Thank You for Your perfect love which casts out all fear in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

He’s Working on Your Behalf

“We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
(Romans 8:28, NLT)




Father, thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. I trust that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. Give me Your strength and peace today and fill me with Your faith that overcomes in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Reflect Him

“Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [Let Him be your example in humility:].”
(Philippians 2:5, AMP)





Father, I invite You to dwell in my thoughts, heart and attitude. I choose to follow Your example and bring good to others. Help me to be a pure reflection of Your love in everything I do in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Help Us Please Help us Feed the Animals






Please Help #Rainbow-Bridge-Ministries www.rainbowbridgeministries.org/donate.html they are trying to build a FREE Animal Food Pantry if you can donate $5, $10 or $25
 
Don't drive by and only see the potholes. Look at the beautiful trees; look up at the sky. Breathe in the goodness of God.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Even in the Hard Times



“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
(Psalm 23:4, NIV)



Father, thank You for being with me even in the hard times. I praise You because You are faithful, and I know You are leading and guiding me into victory all the days of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.


Thursday, August 8, 2013

Your Days Are Ordained


“...All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”
(Psalm 139:16, NIV)



Father, I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Thank You for ordering my steps and ordaining my future. I trust You as You lead and guide me into victory in Jesus’ name. Amen.



Wednesday, August 7, 2013

In Honor of a Lost Dog






“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way.”
(Psalm 37:23, NKJV)




 
Father, thank You for ordering my steps. I trust that You are aligning people and opportunities in my life. I rest in You and praise You for Your goodness in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

He Orchestrates Your Life~


“There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the LORD’s counsel — that will stand.”
(Proverbs 19:21, NKJV)



Father, thank You for orchestrating my life. I trust that my times are in Your hands. I trust that You are working things out for my good as I keep my faith and hope in You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Acceleration



“For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.”
(Habakkuk 2:3, NIV)





Father, thank You for Your hand upon my life. I trust that You are working behind the scenes as I honor You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Is There Anything Too Hard?





“Is any thing too hard for the LORD? ...”
(Genesis 18:14, KJV)

Father, today I choose to trust You with my whole heart. I know there is nothing too hard for You. Help me to stand strong in faith and keep me close to You all the days of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.

He Makes Up the Difference






“...for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength).”
(2 Corinthians 12:10, AMP)


Heavenly Father, today I commit every area of my life to You. I trust that You will make up the difference and supply everything I need to fulfill Your purposes in my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.