Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Let Go of What Didn’t Work Out

“Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, nor with things too profound for me.”
(Psalm 131:1, NKJV)

Father, today I surrender my questions; I surrender my past; I surrender my need to have all the answers. Today I choose to trust that You have all the answers, and You will reveal all things in time in Jesus’ name. Amen.


 

Let Him Order You Steps

Let Him Order
Your Steps
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“...nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”
(Luke 22:42, NKJV)

Father, today I surrender every area of my heart, mind and life to You. Have Your way in me. Order my steps and let everything I am bring glory to You in Jesus’ name! Amen.
 

Friday, December 26, 2014

The Prince of Peace

 
 
The Prince of Peace
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“...and his name shall be called...The Prince of Peace.”
(Isaiah 9:6, KJV)

Father, thank You for Your peace that passes understanding. I receive Your peace knowing that Your plans are for my good. I cast my cares on You and thank You for leading me and guiding me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
 





With the Angels


With the Angels
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.’ ”
(Luke 2:13–14, NIV)

Father, what an awesome privilege it is to come before Your throne of grace and worship You. Thank You for sending Your son, Jesus, so that I can live forever and join the heavenly hosts in Jesus’ name! Amen.

The Lord is with You

 
The Lord is with You
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“...O favored one [endued with grace]! The Lord is with you! ...”
(Luke 1:28, AMP)

 
Father, thank You for Your grace and favor in my life. Thank You for staying close to me. Help me to know Your ways and understand Your love so that I can accomplish all You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
 
 


Whoever

Whoever
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“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.”
(John 3:16, NKJV)

Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to this earth so that I can have a relationship with You. Today I call on the name of the Lord. I receive Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Come into my heart and make me new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

God with Us

God with Us
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Behold, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel — which, when translated, means, God with us.”
(Matthew 1:23, AMP)

Father, thank You for being close to me today and giving me Your comfort and peace. I acknowledge You and yield my heart to You so that I can bring You glory in everything I do in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prospering in Everything



Prospering in Everything
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.”
(Psalm 1:3, NRSV)

God, thank You for refreshing me with Your Word which is truth that sets me free. I choose to seek You first, I choose to trust Your Word and follow Your leading so I can be planted and strong in You in Jesus’ name! Amen!

Go to the Place of Blessing


Go to the Place
of Blessing
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Depart from here and turn eastward and hide yourself by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan.”
(1 Kings 17:3, ESV)

Father, thank You for leading me to a place of blessing. Thank You for sustaining me and empowering me to fulfill Your call on my life. I choose to follow Your leading so that I can be in the place You’ve called me to in Jesus’ name. Amen

Thursday, December 18, 2014


 
He is Not Limited by Your Limitations
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Is anything too hard for the LORD? ...”
(Genesis 18:14, NIV)

Father, thank You for blessing me beyond what I can see. Thank You for empowering me to rise above my circumstances and any limitations to boldly embrace the blessing You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen!

Favor is Looking for You


 
Favor is Looking
for You
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.”
(Psalm 5:12, NIV)

Father, thank You for blessing me. Thank You for Your favor and goodness on my life. Help me to see new ways to be a blessing to others as I daily keep my heart and mind focused on You in Jesus’ name! Amen.

The Good Land


The Good Land
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land — a land with brooks, streams, and deep springs gushing out into the valleys and hills.”
(Deuteronomy 8:7, NIV)

Father, help me to see with my eyes of faith the good land that You have prepared. Help me to walk in Your ways, to stay close to You, and honor You in all that I do in Jesus’ name. Amen!

What Are You Considering?



What Are You Considering?
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body...he did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.”
(Romans 4:19–21 NKJV)

Father, thank You for Your faithfulness and strength at work in my life today. I choose to consider Your ability over my circumstance. I choose to trust You. I give You praise, honor and glory, now and always in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Change Your Mind

Change Your Mind
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Repent (think differently; change your mind, regretting your sins and changing your conduct), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
(Matthew 3:2 AMP)

Heavenly Father, today I choose to take captive every thought that is contrary to Your will. I repent for anything in my life that is displeasing to You. Empower me today by Your spirit so that I can bring honor to You in Jesus’ name. Amen.
 

Eternal Glory


Eternal Glory
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
(2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV)

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your eternal glory at work in me. I cast my cares on You, knowing that my trials and troubles are temporary. Thank You for Your eternal blessing on every area of my life in Jesus’ name! Amen.

Receive Grace


Receive Grace
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“It is through Him that we have received grace (God’s unmerited favor) and [our] apostleship to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name’s sake among all the nations.”
(Romans 1:5 AMP)

Father, thank You for Your promise of grace in my life. Thank You for unmerited favor. I receive Your grace and power right now and invite Your love to flow through me today in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Prepared Blessings

Prepared Blessings
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“You prepare a table before me...”
(Psalm 23:5, NIV)

Father, thank You for preparing a place of blessing for me. I choose to trust You and Your timing, knowing that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf in Jesus’ name! Amen.

Content in Your Own Race

Content in Your
Own Race
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith...”
(Hebrews 12:1–2, NKJV)

Father, I humbly come to You giving You all that I am. I choose to keep my eyes on You and allow You to work in my heart and mind. I declare that I am free from competition today in Jesus’ name. Amen.

The Time Has Already Been Set

The Time Has Already Been Set
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“My times are in your hands...”
(Psalm 31:15, NIV)

Father, I choose to trust in Your timing. I trust that You have my best in mind. I believe that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. Thank You for ordering my steps and leading me in the life of blessing You have in store for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Press Through


Press Through
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you.”
(Matthew 7:7 AMP)

Heavenly Father, I come to You today with an open and humble heart. I ask You to fill me with Your strength, peace and joy so that I can press through to victory today. Show me the good plan You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Ignore the Critics


Ignore the Critics
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“When Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him.”
(Acts 11:2, NIV)

Father, today I set my heart and focus on You. I choose to ignore the critical voices that would try to distract me from Your plan. Help me to forgive those who come against me and always walk in love so that I can honor You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Be Still and Know


Be Still and Know
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God...’ ”
(Psalm 46:10, NIV)

Father in heaven, I humbly come before You. I choose to be still before You. Speak to my heart so I can know You more. Fill me with Your peace as I put my trust in You in Jesus’ name. Amen.