15. LIVE TO GIVE
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over..(Luke 6:38 )
God wants you to be happy! He wants you to live a satisfied life. Jesus said, "I have come that you might have and enjoy life, and have it to the full --- until it overflows!" A major key to enjoying life is that we live to give.
True happiness and true fulfillment come when you give of your life in some way to others. God promises to multiply back to you what you give. When you step out in faith, you open a door for God's hand of blessing to move on your behalf. It's the simple principle of sowing and reaping.
God has a specific plan for every one of our lives. His plan involves reaching out and touching other people with His love, mercy and compassion. Ask the Lord to show you how you can share His love with others by giving of your time, your talents and your resources today.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Father, thank You for the precious opportunity to share Your love and compassion with others today. I know that as I step out to give of myself, You will use me to be a blessing to others. Thank You for Your goodness and mercy, which follow me all the days of my life. Amen
30 THOUGHTS FOR VICTORIOUS LIVING by Joel Osteen
Moderators: kampanaryo_spy, cordapya, pato
16. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT
If you live by the Spirit, you'll not fulfill the lusts of the flesh (Galatians 5:15)
Did you know that you make over 2,500 choices every day? The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your decisions. Because of that, choosing to live according to the Spirit is the most important decision you can make. One way God speaks to you is through your spirit, that small "voice" inside that prompts you when you should or shouldn't do something. When you choose to obey God's leading, that "inner prompting" you will aways make the right choice!
1John 3:21 says that a guilty conscience hinders communicaiton with our Heavenly Father. That's why it is so important to stay true to your conscience and quickly repent if you've made a mistake.
Remember, Jeremiah 29:11 promises that God has great plans in store for you and when you choose to follow His leading. He will guide you on a path of victory in every area of your life! You are born to win!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Precious Father, thank You for Your promise to lead and guide me by Your Spirit. I ask You to teach me to clearly know Your promtings in my heart so that I can follow Your leading. Thank You for setting me free to walk in victory today. clearly
If you live by the Spirit, you'll not fulfill the lusts of the flesh (Galatians 5:15)
Did you know that you make over 2,500 choices every day? The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your decisions. Because of that, choosing to live according to the Spirit is the most important decision you can make. One way God speaks to you is through your spirit, that small "voice" inside that prompts you when you should or shouldn't do something. When you choose to obey God's leading, that "inner prompting" you will aways make the right choice!
1John 3:21 says that a guilty conscience hinders communicaiton with our Heavenly Father. That's why it is so important to stay true to your conscience and quickly repent if you've made a mistake.
Remember, Jeremiah 29:11 promises that God has great plans in store for you and when you choose to follow His leading. He will guide you on a path of victory in every area of your life! You are born to win!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Precious Father, thank You for Your promise to lead and guide me by Your Spirit. I ask You to teach me to clearly know Your promtings in my heart so that I can follow Your leading. Thank You for setting me free to walk in victory today. clearly
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
17. RELEASE THE PAST
....but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forwrd to what lies ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:13-14)
One of the main keys to overcoming disappointment in life is learning to let go of the past. You let go of the past by choosing to forgive those who have hurt or wronged you by believing that God will restore to you anything that was taken. When you receive Christ's forgiveness in your own life, you are released from the pressure to make up for past mistakes or failures. You begin to experience the bright future God has in store for you.
Don't let the regrets of yesterday destroy the hopes of tomorrow. No matter what has happened in the past, God is a God of restoration, and He will restore what the enemy has stolen from you.
Accept God's mercy and forgiveness today, and look forward to the wonderful plan He has for your future!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
HeavenlyFather, thank You for the gift of forgiveness --- the gift that releases me from the past and enables me to run towards You and the bright future You have in store for me. Show me if there are any areas of unforgiveness in my heart so that I may forgive and walk in victory! Amen.
....but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forwrd to what lies ahead, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:13-14)
One of the main keys to overcoming disappointment in life is learning to let go of the past. You let go of the past by choosing to forgive those who have hurt or wronged you by believing that God will restore to you anything that was taken. When you receive Christ's forgiveness in your own life, you are released from the pressure to make up for past mistakes or failures. You begin to experience the bright future God has in store for you.
Don't let the regrets of yesterday destroy the hopes of tomorrow. No matter what has happened in the past, God is a God of restoration, and He will restore what the enemy has stolen from you.
Accept God's mercy and forgiveness today, and look forward to the wonderful plan He has for your future!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
HeavenlyFather, thank You for the gift of forgiveness --- the gift that releases me from the past and enables me to run towards You and the bright future You have in store for me. Show me if there are any areas of unforgiveness in my heart so that I may forgive and walk in victory! Amen.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
18. FILTER YOUR THOUGHTS
I will set no evil before my eyes (Psalm 101:3)
Did you know that what you think determines the direction and quality of your life? The Bible encourages us to think on things that are pure, wholesome and of a good report (Phil. 4:8 ). In order to think on the right things, it is important that you filter what you watch, read and listen to. Don't let the enemy slowly deceive you into lowering your standards and desensitizing you to what is good and pure. Don't let him have a single opportunity to pull you down by watching or being involed in things that are questionable.
Remember you are the temple of th Holy Spirit, Fill your thoughts with the promises of God found in His Word --- promises of peace, joy and freedom, promises of safety, deliverance and provision, promises of a future and a hope that are only found through Jesus Christ! As you fill your thoughts with God's Word, victory will come alive in every area of your life!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Heavenly Father, today I ask You to fill my thoughts with Your thoughts, and fill my heart with Your promises. I choose to focus on You and the good things You have in store for me. I will meditate on Your Word. Thank You for guiding my every action, my every thought and my every step. Amen.
I will set no evil before my eyes (Psalm 101:3)
Did you know that what you think determines the direction and quality of your life? The Bible encourages us to think on things that are pure, wholesome and of a good report (Phil. 4:8 ). In order to think on the right things, it is important that you filter what you watch, read and listen to. Don't let the enemy slowly deceive you into lowering your standards and desensitizing you to what is good and pure. Don't let him have a single opportunity to pull you down by watching or being involed in things that are questionable.
Remember you are the temple of th Holy Spirit, Fill your thoughts with the promises of God found in His Word --- promises of peace, joy and freedom, promises of safety, deliverance and provision, promises of a future and a hope that are only found through Jesus Christ! As you fill your thoughts with God's Word, victory will come alive in every area of your life!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Heavenly Father, today I ask You to fill my thoughts with Your thoughts, and fill my heart with Your promises. I choose to focus on You and the good things You have in store for me. I will meditate on Your Word. Thank You for guiding my every action, my every thought and my every step. Amen.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
19. STAND FIRM
Fear not; stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will work for you today (Exodus 14:13)
When you step out to do something big for God, the enemy will send challenges and distractions to knock you off course. He may try to send you running, but you have a promise that God is Working behind the scenes for you. You'll be amazed at what God will do in your life when you stand and face your challenges and hold on to the promises found in His Word.
When you take a stand, you make a declaration of your faith in God and automatically raise that shield of faith, which extinguishes all the flaming arrows of the evil one (Ephesians 6:16). So take a stand today, and stay on the course the Lord has set for you --- take a stand in your prayer life --- take a stand in you Bible study time --- take a stand in your acts of service and giving to others. Take a stand and see the salvation and provision of the Lord in every area of your life!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise to bring me through to victory. I ask for Your strength as I take a stand to do what is right according to Your Word. I know Your hand of blessing is upon my every act of obedience. I bless Your name today and will seek to serve You in everything I do. Amen.
Fear not; stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will work for you today (Exodus 14:13)
When you step out to do something big for God, the enemy will send challenges and distractions to knock you off course. He may try to send you running, but you have a promise that God is Working behind the scenes for you. You'll be amazed at what God will do in your life when you stand and face your challenges and hold on to the promises found in His Word.
When you take a stand, you make a declaration of your faith in God and automatically raise that shield of faith, which extinguishes all the flaming arrows of the evil one (Ephesians 6:16). So take a stand today, and stay on the course the Lord has set for you --- take a stand in your prayer life --- take a stand in you Bible study time --- take a stand in your acts of service and giving to others. Take a stand and see the salvation and provision of the Lord in every area of your life!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise to bring me through to victory. I ask for Your strength as I take a stand to do what is right according to Your Word. I know Your hand of blessing is upon my every act of obedience. I bless Your name today and will seek to serve You in everything I do. Amen.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
20. LIVE A BALANCED LIFE
....they have made me a keeper of vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept (Song of Solomon 1:6).
Are there areas of your life that are not "kept" because you are taking care of everyone else? If you're always on the go, constantly working and never take time for yourself, you will end up stressed out and overwhelmed, and you won't be able to enjoy life the way that God intended Living a balanced life brings peace, joy and health.
The person speaking in Song of Solomon was good at taking care of everyone else --- his family, his friends, his work. He made sure everyone else was happy, but in doing thatr, he neglected to take care of himself. Are you living like that today? Do you spend all your time on other people, but not any on yourself? Eventually you will burn out. Decide today to begin investing in yourself. Take time to relax and rejuvenate yourself. When you are refreshed emotionally, phusically, and spiritually, you are able to give to others more effectively. As you bring balance to your life, you will begin to enjoy every day to the fullest --- just the way God intended!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me the wisdom to make right choices and bring balance in my life. I make the decision to put You first in all that I do. My purpose to take time to invest in myself so that I may be more effective in sharing and giving to others. Amen
....they have made me a keeper of vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept (Song of Solomon 1:6).
Are there areas of your life that are not "kept" because you are taking care of everyone else? If you're always on the go, constantly working and never take time for yourself, you will end up stressed out and overwhelmed, and you won't be able to enjoy life the way that God intended Living a balanced life brings peace, joy and health.
The person speaking in Song of Solomon was good at taking care of everyone else --- his family, his friends, his work. He made sure everyone else was happy, but in doing thatr, he neglected to take care of himself. Are you living like that today? Do you spend all your time on other people, but not any on yourself? Eventually you will burn out. Decide today to begin investing in yourself. Take time to relax and rejuvenate yourself. When you are refreshed emotionally, phusically, and spiritually, you are able to give to others more effectively. As you bring balance to your life, you will begin to enjoy every day to the fullest --- just the way God intended!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me the wisdom to make right choices and bring balance in my life. I make the decision to put You first in all that I do. My purpose to take time to invest in myself so that I may be more effective in sharing and giving to others. Amen
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
21. EXPECT FAVOR
....the LORD estows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless (Psalms 84:11)
What an awesome promise --- no godd thing does He withhold ... God wants to pour out His abundant blessings, His abundant victory and favor in your life! In Psalm 8:5, the Bible say that God has crowned us with glory and honor. Another word for honor is "favor." In other words, God has crowned us with His favor! He wants you to thrive and excel in life.
You are a child of the Most High God. You walk in His favor each and every day --- not because of who you are, but because of Whose you are! You are favored because you are a child of God and He wants you to be "favor-minded." To be favor-minded simply means that yu are releasing your faith, knowing that 'God wants to bless you. The more favor-minded you are, the more of God"s favor you're going to see! Begin to declare that you have the favor of God surrounding you, knowing God's favor will bring you to a place of peace, hope and victory like you've never experienced before.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Father God, thank You for calling me Your child and pouring Your favor upon my every step. Help me to see Your hand of blessing so that I may glorify You in all that I do. I receive Your favor in my life this day! Thank You for blessing me today, so that I may be a blessing to others. Amen.
....the LORD estows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless (Psalms 84:11)
What an awesome promise --- no godd thing does He withhold ... God wants to pour out His abundant blessings, His abundant victory and favor in your life! In Psalm 8:5, the Bible say that God has crowned us with glory and honor. Another word for honor is "favor." In other words, God has crowned us with His favor! He wants you to thrive and excel in life.
You are a child of the Most High God. You walk in His favor each and every day --- not because of who you are, but because of Whose you are! You are favored because you are a child of God and He wants you to be "favor-minded." To be favor-minded simply means that yu are releasing your faith, knowing that 'God wants to bless you. The more favor-minded you are, the more of God"s favor you're going to see! Begin to declare that you have the favor of God surrounding you, knowing God's favor will bring you to a place of peace, hope and victory like you've never experienced before.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Father God, thank You for calling me Your child and pouring Your favor upon my every step. Help me to see Your hand of blessing so that I may glorify You in all that I do. I receive Your favor in my life this day! Thank You for blessing me today, so that I may be a blessing to others. Amen.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
22. FORGIVE PAST HURTS
Let all bitterness indignation, wrath, resentment quarreling and slander (evil-speaking, abusive or blasphemous language) be banished from you ....(Ephesians 4:31).
Did you know that unforgiveness, bitterness and resentment block the flow of God's blessing in your life? Holding on to the hurts of your past can poison your present and limit your future. But when you let go of thses emotional wounds, you open the door to the life of victory that God has planned.
The enemy will try to use your past to influence your ac tions and responses. He will try to paralyze you with fear and shame. But when you choose to forgive those who have wronged you and release your past to your Heavenly Father's loving care, you can walk in freedom. You can trade your sorrow for His jpy. You can trade your shame for His peace. You can trade your insecurities for His love and victory!
You are not defined by your past. You are defined by God's Word and His plan for your life. And God sees you as an overcomer! God seen you as a champion in life.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of forgivenesws. Thank You for loving me enough to set me free. I ask You now to seach my heart and show me any hurt or bitterness I need to release so I can walk in forgiveness and freedom today.
Let all bitterness indignation, wrath, resentment quarreling and slander (evil-speaking, abusive or blasphemous language) be banished from you ....(Ephesians 4:31).
Did you know that unforgiveness, bitterness and resentment block the flow of God's blessing in your life? Holding on to the hurts of your past can poison your present and limit your future. But when you let go of thses emotional wounds, you open the door to the life of victory that God has planned.
The enemy will try to use your past to influence your ac tions and responses. He will try to paralyze you with fear and shame. But when you choose to forgive those who have wronged you and release your past to your Heavenly Father's loving care, you can walk in freedom. You can trade your sorrow for His jpy. You can trade your shame for His peace. You can trade your insecurities for His love and victory!
You are not defined by your past. You are defined by God's Word and His plan for your life. And God sees you as an overcomer! God seen you as a champion in life.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of forgivenesws. Thank You for loving me enough to set me free. I ask You now to seach my heart and show me any hurt or bitterness I need to release so I can walk in forgiveness and freedom today.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
23. RAISE YOUR SELF-IMAGE
as a man thinks in heart, so is be (Proverbs 23:7)
Did you know that you never will rise above the image you have of yourself? If you see yourself as poor and defeated, then you're goingto live a poor, defeated life.
In order to change your life, you have to change your focus. You have to change what you're looking at and believing for. You have to believe that God's is for you and desires good things for your life. If you choose to stay focused on the things that are negative in your life, then by your own chice you areagreeing with the enemy. You cast then by the deciding vote. When you believe his lies, it opens a door to destruction in your life.
But on the other hand, if you choose to agree with God and His Word, if you'll choose to focus on the fact that you can do all things through Christ, and that you're more than a conqueror, then your faith is going to cause God to show up and work supermaturally in your life! Your faith will help you go to new levels of victory and soon you will rise to be the champion God has called you to be!
PRAYER FOR TOADY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for designing me to succeed in every area of my life. I choose to agree with Your Word and focus on the good things in my life. I know that You have equipped me to live as a champion in life! Amen.
as a man thinks in heart, so is be (Proverbs 23:7)
Did you know that you never will rise above the image you have of yourself? If you see yourself as poor and defeated, then you're goingto live a poor, defeated life.
In order to change your life, you have to change your focus. You have to change what you're looking at and believing for. You have to believe that God's is for you and desires good things for your life. If you choose to stay focused on the things that are negative in your life, then by your own chice you areagreeing with the enemy. You cast then by the deciding vote. When you believe his lies, it opens a door to destruction in your life.
But on the other hand, if you choose to agree with God and His Word, if you'll choose to focus on the fact that you can do all things through Christ, and that you're more than a conqueror, then your faith is going to cause God to show up and work supermaturally in your life! Your faith will help you go to new levels of victory and soon you will rise to be the champion God has called you to be!
PRAYER FOR TOADY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for designing me to succeed in every area of my life. I choose to agree with Your Word and focus on the good things in my life. I know that You have equipped me to live as a champion in life! Amen.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
24. AVOID STRIFE
For where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is strife and every evil work ...(James 3:16)
Are you praying and seeking God for a change in your life? Does there seem to be an invisible roadblock preventing you from experiencing God's blessing and favor to the fullest?
The Bible tells us that when we hold on to strife, it brings confusion. Strife can creep in like a cancer to steal your peace, destroy relationships amd extinguish hope. You must constantly stay on guard against strife and make the decision to walk in love and peace. Keeping strife out of your life is a vital key to living the abundant life God has in store for you!
Follow the example of Jesus and let your words and actions bring life to those around you. Focus more on loving people than proving your point. As you honor and prefer others, and lay your own opinions aside, you'll discover a level of peace and rest you've never experiences before -- and new levels of victory and abundance.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Father, show me where I may be harboring any strife or selfishmess in my hearl. I repent of any attitude that is unpleasing to You and blocks the flow of Your Spirit in my life. Show me how I can demonstrate Your love to others this day and use me as a catalyst to bring hope, joy and encouragement to others. Amen.
For where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is strife and every evil work ...(James 3:16)
Are you praying and seeking God for a change in your life? Does there seem to be an invisible roadblock preventing you from experiencing God's blessing and favor to the fullest?
The Bible tells us that when we hold on to strife, it brings confusion. Strife can creep in like a cancer to steal your peace, destroy relationships amd extinguish hope. You must constantly stay on guard against strife and make the decision to walk in love and peace. Keeping strife out of your life is a vital key to living the abundant life God has in store for you!
Follow the example of Jesus and let your words and actions bring life to those around you. Focus more on loving people than proving your point. As you honor and prefer others, and lay your own opinions aside, you'll discover a level of peace and rest you've never experiences before -- and new levels of victory and abundance.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Father, show me where I may be harboring any strife or selfishmess in my hearl. I repent of any attitude that is unpleasing to You and blocks the flow of Your Spirit in my life. Show me how I can demonstrate Your love to others this day and use me as a catalyst to bring hope, joy and encouragement to others. Amen.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
25. REST AND WAIT
The vision is for an appointed time. Though it tarry, wait earnestly for it, for it will surely come (Habakkuk 2:3)
I know God has put dreams and desires in your heart -- things you are hoping for, praying about, and believing in. The Bible says if we'll pray in faith according to God's Word, then God will hear us and answer those prayers.
When you have a dream from God in your heart, you don't have to struggle and try to force it to happen. You don't have to be worried or frustrated, wondering if it's efver goin to come to pass. When you have the promises of God deep in your heart, the Bible says you will "enter into the rest of God." That's a place of faith, knowing that God is in complete control, and at the exact, right time, He will bring your dream to pass!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for th dreams and desires You've placed in my heart. I choose to trust in You and wait for Your plan to bring them to pass. I know You are faithful, and I thank You for guiding and directing my every step. Amen.
The vision is for an appointed time. Though it tarry, wait earnestly for it, for it will surely come (Habakkuk 2:3)
I know God has put dreams and desires in your heart -- things you are hoping for, praying about, and believing in. The Bible says if we'll pray in faith according to God's Word, then God will hear us and answer those prayers.
When you have a dream from God in your heart, you don't have to struggle and try to force it to happen. You don't have to be worried or frustrated, wondering if it's efver goin to come to pass. When you have the promises of God deep in your heart, the Bible says you will "enter into the rest of God." That's a place of faith, knowing that God is in complete control, and at the exact, right time, He will bring your dream to pass!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for th dreams and desires You've placed in my heart. I choose to trust in You and wait for Your plan to bring them to pass. I know You are faithful, and I thank You for guiding and directing my every step. Amen.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
26. EXPECT GOD'S BEST
Those who wait for the Lord , who expect, look for, and hope in Him, shall renew their strength . . . (Isiah 40:31)
What are you expecting in life - - - good things? Bad things? Big things? Little things? Anything at all? God wants you to get your hopes up! The Bible say, "Faith is the substance of things hoped for. "One definition of hope is confident expectancy. Did you know you can't even havefaith if you don't first have hope?
Your expectationssetthelimitsfor your life. If you never expect anything good, you're never going to receive anything good. If you don't exoect things to get better, then nothing will get better. God promises to meet you at your level of expectancy. That's why Jesus said in Matthew 9:29. "According to your faith be it done unto you." one translation simply says. "Have what your faith expects."
Start expecting to overcome every challenge you face and for God to meet all of your needs! Live every day of your life filled with anticipation that God is going to bless you abundantly above and beyond yor wildest dreams!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Father, thank You for Your hand of blessing on my life. Today my purpose in my heart to raise my level of expectancy and hope in You. Thank You for putting Your desires in my heart and bringing them to pass in my life. Amen.
Those who wait for the Lord , who expect, look for, and hope in Him, shall renew their strength . . . (Isiah 40:31)
What are you expecting in life - - - good things? Bad things? Big things? Little things? Anything at all? God wants you to get your hopes up! The Bible say, "Faith is the substance of things hoped for. "One definition of hope is confident expectancy. Did you know you can't even havefaith if you don't first have hope?
Your expectationssetthelimitsfor your life. If you never expect anything good, you're never going to receive anything good. If you don't exoect things to get better, then nothing will get better. God promises to meet you at your level of expectancy. That's why Jesus said in Matthew 9:29. "According to your faith be it done unto you." one translation simply says. "Have what your faith expects."
Start expecting to overcome every challenge you face and for God to meet all of your needs! Live every day of your life filled with anticipation that God is going to bless you abundantly above and beyond yor wildest dreams!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Father, thank You for Your hand of blessing on my life. Today my purpose in my heart to raise my level of expectancy and hope in You. Thank You for putting Your desires in my heart and bringing them to pass in my life. Amen.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
27. BE WHO YOU ARE
For you are God's own handiwork, recreated in Christ that you may do the good works that God predestined . . . (Ephesians 2:10)
You are God's special handiwork --- equipped and anointed to be the person God has called you to be! The Bible says in Psalm 139 that God knew who you were before you were ever formed in your mother's womb. You have unique gifts, abilities and talents, and God has a unique plan for your life.
The enemy may try to make you think you have to conform to the opinions of others, but if y ou are secure in who God made you, then you canresist those outside demands and presssures that try to mold you into something you're not.
As you continue to grow in your relationship with the Lord, through prayer, worship and fellowship withother believers, you will gain confidence in the Lore that will free you from the opinions of man and allow you to be the person God called you to be!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the unique gifts, abilities and talents You've placed in my life. Show me how to use what You've given me to fulfill Your plan and be a blessing to those around me today. I believe You have a good plan for my life and my purpose to be who You have called me to be. Amen.
For you are God's own handiwork, recreated in Christ that you may do the good works that God predestined . . . (Ephesians 2:10)
You are God's special handiwork --- equipped and anointed to be the person God has called you to be! The Bible says in Psalm 139 that God knew who you were before you were ever formed in your mother's womb. You have unique gifts, abilities and talents, and God has a unique plan for your life.
The enemy may try to make you think you have to conform to the opinions of others, but if y ou are secure in who God made you, then you canresist those outside demands and presssures that try to mold you into something you're not.
As you continue to grow in your relationship with the Lord, through prayer, worship and fellowship withother believers, you will gain confidence in the Lore that will free you from the opinions of man and allow you to be the person God called you to be!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the unique gifts, abilities and talents You've placed in my life. Show me how to use what You've given me to fulfill Your plan and be a blessing to those around me today. I believe You have a good plan for my life and my purpose to be who You have called me to be. Amen.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
28. LET GOD DEFEND YOU
God is a just God and He will repay the exact compensation owed you. He will settle and solve the cases of his people (Hebrews 10:30)
Are you dealing with an "unsolved case" from your past that needs resolution? Are you waiting for your day of justice or repayment? God promises in His Word that He is your Vindicator. He is your Defender. He will settle your case and repay everyting the enemy has stolen. But in order to allow Christ to settle your debts, you have to forgive others in the same way Jesus forgave you when you were guilty of sin. You have to release those who have wronged you from what think they owe you. That's true forgiveness -- freeing others, so that you can be free.
As you walk and live in forgiveness, you show that you trust in God to repay and defend you. You show that you have faith in God to be your Defender. God will honor your faith in Him and move on your behalf, every single time!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being my Defender. I ask You right now to search my heart and show me any areas that I have not released to You. Help me forgive those who have wronged me so that I may be free to live in victory. Amen.
God is a just God and He will repay the exact compensation owed you. He will settle and solve the cases of his people (Hebrews 10:30)
Are you dealing with an "unsolved case" from your past that needs resolution? Are you waiting for your day of justice or repayment? God promises in His Word that He is your Vindicator. He is your Defender. He will settle your case and repay everyting the enemy has stolen. But in order to allow Christ to settle your debts, you have to forgive others in the same way Jesus forgave you when you were guilty of sin. You have to release those who have wronged you from what think they owe you. That's true forgiveness -- freeing others, so that you can be free.
As you walk and live in forgiveness, you show that you trust in God to repay and defend you. You show that you have faith in God to be your Defender. God will honor your faith in Him and move on your behalf, every single time!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being my Defender. I ask You right now to search my heart and show me any areas that I have not released to You. Help me forgive those who have wronged me so that I may be free to live in victory. Amen.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
29. GUARD YOUR HEART
Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flows the springs of life (Proverbs 4:23)
God is constantly trying to plant new seeds of victory inside of you, and your heart is the soil for those seeds. If you harbor bitterness, jealousy, or pride in your heart, those seeds won't be able to take root and develop in your life.
Jesus told the stry of how the enemy comes to stel the seed of God's Word through temptations, cares and anxieties. But you are good ground for the seed of the Word when you guard your heart by standing and believing that God's promises will come to pass -- even when the circumstances don't agree. Don't allow discouragement to affect your faith. Stand and guard your heart, knowing that through faith and patience, you will inherit all of God's promises for your life!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the plan of victory You have for my life. Thank You for giving me the strength to guard my heart by staying focused on You. Help me stay focused on Your thoughts for my life.Amen,
Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flows the springs of life (Proverbs 4:23)
God is constantly trying to plant new seeds of victory inside of you, and your heart is the soil for those seeds. If you harbor bitterness, jealousy, or pride in your heart, those seeds won't be able to take root and develop in your life.
Jesus told the stry of how the enemy comes to stel the seed of God's Word through temptations, cares and anxieties. But you are good ground for the seed of the Word when you guard your heart by standing and believing that God's promises will come to pass -- even when the circumstances don't agree. Don't allow discouragement to affect your faith. Stand and guard your heart, knowing that through faith and patience, you will inherit all of God's promises for your life!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the plan of victory You have for my life. Thank You for giving me the strength to guard my heart by staying focused on You. Help me stay focused on Your thoughts for my life.Amen,
What is essential is invisible to the eye.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.
GOD doesn't need my ability, but my availability.