Saturday, May 23, 2015

Overflow with Thankfulness



So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
(Colossians 2:6–7, NIV)

Father, thank You for strengthening me with Your faith and love today. Help me be a blessing to those around me and give me creative ways to let my life overflow with thankfulness. I bless You today in Jesus’ name. Amen”




He Restores Your Soul



“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul...”
(Psalm 23:1–3, NASB)

“Father, thank You for another day to praise You. Thank You for Your plan to lead me into rest so that You can restore my soul. I surrender my brokenness to You and open my heart to receive Your healing in every area of my life today in Jesus’ name. Amen"



Great Peace


“Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.”
(Psalm 119:165, ESV)

“Father, thank You for Your Word that gives me great peace. I choose to focus on Your Word today so that You can protect and guide me. Thank You for working in my life in Jesus’ name! Amen.”




Step Out of the Boat


“And Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.’ He said, ‘Come!’ So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and he came toward Jesus.”
(Matthew 14:28–29, AMP)

“Dear Father, today I choose to believe Your Word. I believe You are faithful to complete the good work You’ve started in my life. I choose to hear Your voice and step out of the boat. Thank You for bringing to pass the dreams in my heart in Jesus’ name. Amen.”




The Desire to Please Him


“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”
(Philippians 2:13, NLT)

“Father, thank You for filling me with the desire to please You. I know that as I follow Your promptings, You are leading me in the path of life. I love You and bless Your holy name in Jesus’ name. Amen.”








Sunday, May 17, 2015

Go Further, Dream Bigger

 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”(Philippians 4:13, NKJV)

“Father, thank You for blessing me and calling me according to Your purposes. I receive Your Word which is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I will hide Your truth in my heart that I might not sin against You in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
 

Be Thankful

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”(Colossians 3:15, NIV)
 
 
"Father, thank You for Your peace that rules my heart. I choose Your peace today and thank You for guiding my every step. I thank You and bless You for Your faithfulness to me in Jesus’ name. Amen."
 


You Set the Limits

 
“What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?”(Romans 3:3, NIV)
 
 
“Father, thank You for another day to see Your goodness in my life. Help me to see myself the way You see me. Help me to see the plans You have for me so that I can be empowered by You to fulfill my destiny. I love You and bless Your name today in Jesus’ name. Amen”
 


He Delights in Your Prosperity

 
“...Let them say continually, ‘The LORD be magnified, Who delights in the prosperity of His servant.’ ”(Psalm 35:27, NASB)
 
 
“Father, thank You for Your hand of blessing on my life. Help me develop a vision for the abundant life You have in store and show me how to be a blessing everywhere I go in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
 
 

You Set the Limits

 
“What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?”(Romans 3:3, NIV)
 
“Father, thank You for another day to see Your goodness in my life. Help me to see myself the way You see me. Help me to see the plans You have for me so that I can be empowered by You to fulfill my destiny. I love You and bless Your name today in Jesus’ name. Amen”
 
 









He Delights in Your Prosperity

 
“...Let them say continually, ‘The LORD be magnified, Who delights in the prosperity of His servant.’ ”(Psalm 35:27, NASB)
 
 
Father, thank You for Your hand of blessing on my life. Help me develop a vision for the abundant life You have in store and show me how to be a blessing everywhere I go in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
 
 
 


You are Equipped

 
“Every Scripture is God-breathed...so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.”(2 Timothy 3:16–17, AMP)
 
“Father, thank You for equipping me. Thank You for empowering me. Help me stay focused on Your Word and Your plan for me today. I bless You and honor You alone in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
 


Sunday, May 10, 2015

God Bless Mothers


Today we celebrate Mother’s Day. We honor their love, life and investment into families. Proverbs 31 talks about the woman who honors the Lord and tells us that she deserves honor. In verse 28 it says, “Her children arise and call her blessed.”


Father, today I choose to bless and honor You as I bless and honor my own mother. Thank You for the gift of family and for showing us Your nurturing nature through the heart of a mother in Jesus’ name. Amen.”



Stay Faithful


“Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one other, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
(Hebrews 10:25, NLT)

Father, thank You for a church family of believers. Show me where to serve and help me to do my best. I want to be faithful to You always in Jesus’ name. Amen”

Power in the Word



“Your word have I laid up in my heart that I might not sin against You.”
(Psalm 119:11, AMP)

Father, thank You for Your Word which strengthens and protects me. Thank You for speaking truth to my heart. Help me hear Your voice more clearly so I can live a life pleasing to You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Develop Your Gift


“Do not neglect your gift...”
(1 Timothy 4:14, NIV)

Father, thank You for equipping me to fulfill my destiny. Thank You for walking with me and guiding me. Show me ways to develop the gifts You have given me so that I can be a blessing everywhere I go in Jesus’ name. Amen.



Know His Kindness


“...the kindness of God leads you to repentance.”
(Romans 2:4, NASB)

Father, thank You for loving me today. Thank You for Your kindness. I come to You and repent of anything that stands in the way of our relationship today in Jesus’ name. Amen.



Open Windows



“Bring all the tithes (the whole tenth of your income) into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and prove Me now by it, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”
(Malachi 3:10, AMP)


Father, thank You for choosing to bless me. Thank You for opening the windows of heaven in my life. I choose to be obedient to Your Word. I choose to be a giver. I choose to be a faithful steward of Your resources in Jesus’ name. Amen.




You are Anointed



“You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.”
(Acts 10:38, NASB)

Father, thank You for choosing me. Thank You for doing good in my life and setting me free! Show me how I can be an instrument of Your goodness and healing to those around me today in Jesus’ name. Amen.



Being Spiritually Mature


“Now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
(1 Corinthians 13:13, NIV)


Father, thank You for loving me so that I can show love to others. Teach me to be patient and kind and treat others the way You always treat me in Jesus’ name. Amen.




Saturday, May 2, 2015

A Door of Opportunity


Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
(Colossians 3:2, NIV)

Father, thank You for opening doors for me that no one can close! I believe that You are faithful, and You are a rewarder of those who seek after You. Fill me with Your peace and joy today as I seek You and look for the door of opportunity in Jesus’ name. Amen.



When God Smiles


They did not conquer by their own strength and skill, but by your mighty power and because you smiled upon them and favored them.”
(Psalm 44:3, TLB)

Father, thank You for smiling on me today. Show me Your favor so I can walk in Your strength today. Thank You for equipping me with everything I need to live as an overcomer. I bless You and honor You in everything I do in Jesus’ name. Amen.



Be a Prisoner of Hope


“Return to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope. Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.”
(Zechariah 9:12, NKJV)

Father, today I choose to release those who have wronged me. I know You are my vindicator. You are my redeemer. Today I choose to be a prisoner of hope. Thank You for giving back double for my trouble in Jesus’ name. Amen.