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.

word of God - speak words of power

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might...”
(Micah 3:8, NIV)

TODAY’S WORD 

In today’s scripture, Micah knew how to encourage himself in the Lord. He understood how to draw in courage and strength and align himself with God’s purpose for his life. He knew there was power in his words and power in agreeing with God.

It works the same way with us today. Romans 10:9–10 tells us that salvation comes when we believe in Jesus and then declare what we believe. In the same way, we activate the power of God by believing and declaring it. (Job 22:28)

Today, know that God loves you and desires to empower you for every task you face. Receive His strength and activate it by declaring that He is at work in your life by the Holy Spirit! Declare that you are filled with power, strength, justice and wisdom as you face the challenges before you. Believe it, receive it and declare it because He has equipped you to overcome in every area of your life.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, I invite You to flood every area of my being. Fill me with Your strength, peace, joy and power. I declare today that I am strong and equipped in You. I praise You for Your faithfulness and go forth in Your favor. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

“God is with us; He is our leader” (2 Chronicles 13:12, TLB)

TODAY’S WORD

Is God your leader today? Do you allow Him to lead you in every area of life? A lot of times, people set out in a direction of life, or they make decisions and then “look around” to see where God is. They try to fit Him into their schedule, but really, He should be in charge of our schedules. Or, they ask God to bless their decisions when, instead, we should follow His ways because His ways are already blessed!

Today, instead of incorporating God into your day, ask Him to lead your day. Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and mind and see if there are any areas you need to submit to Him. Remember, He is with you and He is for you. When we allow Him to order our steps, when we seek Him first and follow Him as our leader, than nothing can stand in our way! Go out in victory today knowing that He is ordering your steps.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You for going with me and leading me into victory day by day. I choose to trust and rely on You, knowing that You have a good plan for me. I know that Your ways are higher, and so I submit myself to You in every area of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

The Way

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“ ‘...how can we know the way?’ Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’ ”
(John 14:5–6, NIV)

 

TODAY’S WORD

 

Do you need direction in your life today? Not only is Jesus the Way to life in eternity, but Jesus is the way to everything you need in this life here on earth. Do you need to know the way out of debt? Look to the Father through Jesus. Do you need to know the way to having better relationships...the way to overcome an addiction...to live in peace and joy?

 

When you know Jesus, you know the Way!
No matter what you are facing today, no matter what challenges or obstacles are in your life, He will make a way for you even when you don’t see how. God loves you so much that He wants to strengthen and empower you to live in total victory. That’s why He sent His Son, Jesus, to this earth — to show you the way to live an abundant life! Open your heart today and receive all that God has given you through Jesus. His is the way, and He made a way for you to live in victory in every area of your life!

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to show me the way. I receive Your truth and commit my heart to You. I invite You into every area of my being and choose to follow You all the days of my life, in Jesus’ name! Amen.

 

It’s Never too Late

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“...Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised”
(Hebrews 6:12, NIV)

 

TODAY’S WORD

 

Sometimes, it’s easy to look at your circumstances in the natural and think, “I’ve missed my opportunity. I’m too old. It’s too late. I’ve messed up too much.” But with God, there’s always another opportunity. He created you on purpose and for a purpose. He’s the one who placed those dreams and desires on the inside of you. He hasn’t given up on those dreams, and you shouldn’t either! It’s never too late for God, which means it’s never too late for you!

I don’t know about you, but I have never heard of a single story, not in the Bible nor in our time, where God gave someone a dream and fulfilled it on the same day. No, our lives are designed with seasons and processes to build our faith and prepare us for the next step. It takes faith, it takes obedience, and it takes patience to see God’s promises come to pass.

Today, no matter where you are in your journey of faith, just focus on moving forward. God hasn’t given up on you! Trust that He has you in the right place at the right time. Trust that He is working all things together for your good. Trust that new doors are opening. Choose faith and patience, and you will inherit His promises because it’s never too late for you to embrace the good things God has in store for you!

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, thank You for loving me. Thank You for renewing the fire in me. I trust that You are ordering my steps and making a way where there seems to be no way. Keep me close to You always and reveal the good plan You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Dreams in the Making

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“ ‘Here comes that dreamer!’ they said to each other”
(Genesis, 37:19, NIV)

 

TODAY’S WORD

 

In scripture, Joseph was a dreamer. His dreams were so real that he just had to tell others about them. Not everyone was as excited about Joseph’s dreams as he was, but that didn’t keep him from dreaming. It didn’t keep him from believing what was in his heart. When opposition came, when his family turned their back on him, when he was falsely accused and thrown into prison, he kept on dreaming. His life didn’t take the route he had expected, but God was working behind the scenes realigning his steps until those dreams in his heart became reality.

Today, I want to encourage you, no matter what route your life has taken, no matter who has turned their back on you, no matter what anyone else has said about you, those God-given dreams in your heart are still in the making. Your part is to keep believing, keep forgiving, keep following your heart, and stay obedient to His Word. As you stay in faith, just like Joseph, God will take you from the pit to the palace. He’ll order your steps and fulfill those dreams and desires He has placed within you!

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You for the dreams and desires You’ve placed within me. Even when I can’t see it, I trust that You are working behind the scenes. I choose to tune out the negative voices and press into You. Keep me close and guide my every step in Jesus’ name. Amen.