Speak to Your Mountains

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith (a firm relying trust) and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done”(Matthew 21:21, AMP)

TODAY’S WORD

 

Everyone has gone through seasons when the challenges of life feel overwhelming. During those times, it’s easy to be tempted to talk about how bad things are. Maybe you received a bad medical report, or maybe you’re facing a financial obstacle. But the more you talk about something, the bigger it becomes in your mind. Instead, you’ve got to dig your heels in and say, “No, I am not going to give life to that defeat. I am not going to speak sickness over myself. I’m not going to speak lack. I’m not going to speak fear. I’m choosing a different report. I believe the report of the Lord which says I am blessed. I am favored. I am prosperous. I am healthy. I am whole. I’m a victor, not a victim.”

Remember, even if you don’t see how things could ever work out, God does. Speak to those mountains in your life and declare God’s favor over those situations. Instead of talking to God about how big your problems are, talk to your problems about how big your God is! As you speak to your mountains, they will be moved, and you will move forward into the victory God has prepared for you!
 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word which is life to my spirit. I receive Your strength today and choose to speak to the mountains so I can move forward in the victory You have in store for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Seven New Year Resolutions

I know on January 1^st everybody is busy preparing some resolutions for this New Year. Why do we bother to make New Year’s resolutions in the first place? Why do we feel this need each January 1^st to set new goals? Maybe it is because resolutions help us to identify our priorities. They answer the Question: how do I want to invest my time, energy, money, and talents in this New Year? The New Year reminds us that time is passing. It is up to each of us to maximize the potential of every moment.

I want to share a list of resolutions prepared for this New Year 2012, Called “7-UPS” for the whole Year 2012. No, this has nothing to do with the soft drink. These 7-UPS fall under the heading of attitudes and actions with divine love.

The first is WAKE UP–Begin the day with the Lord. It is His day. Rejoice in it. The second is DRESS-UP–Put on a smile. It improves your looks. It says something about your attitude. The third is SHUT-UP–Watch your tongue. Don’t gossip. Say nice things. Learn to listen. The fourth is STAND-UP–Take a stand for what you believe. Resist evil. Do good. Five, LOOK-UP–Open your eyes to the Lord. After all, He is your only Saviour. Six REACH-UP–Spend time in prayer with your adorations, confessions, thanksgivings and supplications to the Lord. And finally; LIFT-UP–Be available to help those in need–serving, supporting, and sharing. If you’re going to make New Year’s resolutions this year. I believe this list will be helpful to see success in 2012.

Remain

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you”
(John 15:7, NIV)

 

TODAY’S WORD

 

In life, we all have ups and downs. There are seasons that are more difficult than others, seasons of testing, trials and temptation where our character is being developed and our faith in God is being strengthened. Sometimes it can feel like you are taking two steps forward and then three steps backward. But if we’re not careful, we’ll start thinking that life is always going to be this way. Even in the strong seasons, you'll start looking for things to go wrong.

 

God doesn’t want us to be living life like a roller coaster. He wants to bring us to a place of stability where we remain strong in Him. Jesus said, “I am the vine. You are the branches. If you abide in me, you will bear much fruit and your fruit will remain.” The word “remain” means “to be fixed, immovable, not affected by circumstances.” If you will just keep abiding in Him, just keep meditating on His Word, He’ll bring you through. He’ll make you strong, He’ll keep you stable, and you’ll keep moving forward into the life of blessing He has prepared for you!

 

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, today I set my heart and mind on You knowing that You are good and faithful. I trust that as I seek You and put You first, You will direct my steps. I choose to remain in You and follow Your leading in everything I do in Jesus’ name. Amen.

7 MIRACLES

Dear Beloved: miracles for new year

I have learned the hard way that you just can't trust everyone with your private thoughts and personal prayer needs. Many who are in your corner today may be in someone else's corner tomorrow. BUT, YOU DO NEED SOMEONE TO BOND WITH BECAUSE ONE ALONE CANNOT MULTIPLY! It takes two, agreeing in faith, to make the impossible things happen in your life. Jesus teaches this in Matthew 18:19.
I feel impressed to make you aware of SEVEN miraclesthat God wants you to have. As you move in OBEDIENCE to His Word, your faith can change every unpleasant circumstance in your life! But, you must do exactly what the Holy Spirit is leading you to do. God loves everyone, but He is only obligated to the OBEDIENT!
In the holy scriptures, Jesus worked SEVEN unusual miracles that have a definite and special meaning to you, at this moment.

These are for you!

FIRST MIRACLE:
Jesus fed five thousand people with two little fish and five loaves of bread. (Read Matthew 14:17.) The meaning to you is: GOD CAN TAKE ANY SMALL THING THAT YOU HAVE AND PROVIDE FOR YOU, YOUR HOUSE, AND THOSE YOU LOVE.
SECOND MIRACLE:
When the disciples needed money to pay their taxes, Jesus sent Peter fishing, and he caught an unusual fish. The fish had enough gold in its mouth for them to completely pay their taxes. (Read Matthew 17:24-27.) The message to you is: GOD WILL SEND YOU THE MONEY YOU NEED. It will come in a most unusual way—not the way that you thought!

God's ways are not our ways.

THIRD MIRACLE:
When the storm was about to sink the ship and take them all under, Jesus spoke to the storm, "Peace, be still," and the storm ceased! (Mark 4:39.) To you this means: THE STORMS AND SITUATIONS IN YOUR LIFE THAT MAKE YOU FEEL THREATENED CANNOT HARM YOU BECAUSE GOD'S PROTECTION IS AROUND YOU AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD! Be at peace!
FOURTH MIRACLE:
Jesus walked on the water and came to His disciples when they were in trouble. (Read Matthew 14:25-31.) His message to you is: I WILL GIVE YOU THE POWER TO WALK ON TOP OF THE HURTS, SORROWS, AND THINGS THAT TRY TO PULL YOU DOWN. You will walk over what causes others to sink!
FIFTH MIRACLE:
Jesus exercised power over demonic forces and cast them out. (Mark 9:17-29.) His Word to you is: I WILL GIVE YOU POWER OVER EVERY FORCE THAT COMES AGAINST YOU AND THE AUTHORITY TO REBUKE EVIL SPIRITS THAT TRY TO OPPRESS AND HINDER YOUR FINANCES.
SIXTH MIRACLE:

Jesus opened the eyes of the blind. (Read Mark 8:22-25.) To you, he is saying: TRUST AND OBEY THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Your eyes will be opened to blessings like you have never seen before. Some of the dreams you hold dear will come true.

SEVENTH MIRACLE:
A woman touched the hem of Jesus' garment and was healed. (Matthew 9:20-22.) This miracle says to you: DON'T EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR HEALING. No matter what you've been through or how long you have prayed, there's a healing miracle within your reach. Reach for it!
Beloved, God is somehow going to turn the events and problems that have worried and troubled you into wonderful blessings. Believe this. HE TURNS MISTAKES INTO MIRACLES.