The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. That's it!! Put Psalms 23:1 on repeat in your mind today. When you begin to think on what you lack, remember you shall not want!! God is your provider of all! What do you feel like you are lacking in your life? If you look around, I mean really look around, with eyes of discernment, you will notice you have no lack. He has provided ALL you need!
Most people today, subconsciously, compare what they have or do not have, with others. STOP!! Trust God. Know that what is for you is for you! Worldly possessions mean nothing in the kingdom of God. Wealth on earth, is not a bad thing, but set your sights higher. Personal testimony: I wanted a luxury car. I decided because I had arrived, I needed a car that represented how great I was. I did not consult God. (First mistake) So I eventually drove off a lot with a pre-owned Mercedes. I was so happy! God began to deal with me, shortly after. I began to mature more. I noticed the maintenance of the car, was not really what I needed in my life. I began to make sure I stayed humble because thoughts would come, like I really thought I was all that!! After awhile, I had to repent. When thoughts of pride would come, I would rebuke the thoughts and thank God that I recognized it was just a car. After some time, He allowed me to trade that car for a car that I absolutely enjoy!!! But you know what after that experience, I noticed, I did not need a bunch of stuff. I have all I need. I went through my house and cleaned it out!!! I cancelled cable!! I cleared debt! I stop making a bunch of frivolous purchases! I pray before I make any purchases or decisions today. I realized I have all I need, because I am His sheep and He is my Shepherd. I have love, peace, joy, favor, faith, patience (most times), and just an abundance of blessings! I realized material wealth is not important compared to my spiritual wealth. Disclaimer: If you have a Mercedes, I am not saying they are not good cars, it just was not for me. If you have an abundance of material wealth, I am not saying it is not a good thing. Wealth is great!. I am just saying for me, when I did a self-check, I had to get my motives right, and now I have more increase than I have ever had. End Disclaimer. So today. Repeat. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want!! Then look in the mirror, what are your motives behind your stuff? Do you need to clean your house? Have a Super Saturday!!
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Thank God I'm Free!!! There are so many scriptures that remind us we are free in Christ!! I was reading this morning and when I began to write, I asked the Lord what to say. He instantly gave me T.G.I.F. It is a very familiar acronym but a totally different meaning. If you have confessed with your mouth that you believe Jesus the Christ and know in your heart He was raised from the dead, you are free!!! (Romans 10:9) What is freedom?? It is not the ability to do what you want to do, participate in evil, or treat other people poorly. Being free, for me, reminds me, I have a Savior. A Savior that died for me, died so that I can be free from sin, died that I may have mercy and grace daily, and died that I can repent daily. I now have direct access to my Father in heaven and I can call upon him all times of day or night.
If you get a chance today, read these scriptures: Romans 8:1, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 2:9 T.G.I.F. !!!!!!! Do you feel like you are being persecuted by life circumstances? Do you feel like you can not move on in life? Just how bad is it? Your marriage feel like it is over? Your health not the best? Matter of fact, your body is under attack right now. Your children acting like they have no home training? There are rumors on your job of a lay off? This person, you don't even know, keep attacking you with words against your character?
Let me share with you, Jesus was persecuted for you. He was falsely accused. He was beat, not just beat but whipped until flesh tore from his body. They placed a crown of thorns on his head. He was mocked. He was nailed down to a cross, his hands and his feet. He was persecuted!!! But God! Jesus was raised from the dead for you! He took the sting out of death for you! He is now sitting on the right side of our Father, interceding on our behalf. Power is all His. The enemy has NO POWER!! Remember when Jesus stated, “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Repeat that verse and where you see Simon name, say your name. Remember He has prayed for you. Good morning!!! How are you today? We often hear that when we arrive at work, school, or wherever we tend to go in the mornings. And most reply they are fine, but are they really? So many of us hide behind the good morning, when we feel like it is not so good. See when we woke up, our husband/wife said something to us that made us hurt, our children lied about something or we found out they did not behave so well in school yesterday, we received a disconnect notice from the power company, or we went into the kitchen and realized there was hardly anything there. How is it a good morning?
It is a good morning because it is the day that the Lord has made!! The little sufferings down here are nothing compared to the glory that is coming! Remember we wrestle not against flesh and blood. The enemy comes to kill, steal, and destroy but he is defeated and a lying foe. I want you to look for God in all circumstances!! Continue to pray!! Find your power scriptures to get through the day. Speak life over all circumstances and people around you. Smile and say "Good Morning", and believe it is so because God has allowed you another opportunity to participate in this great day!! Power Evoked And Carried Everywhere- When we pray, we tap into the power we have with Jesus, and that power gives us PEACE. There is nothing like having peace. Peace will allow you to stay calm when people around you are falling apart. Peace will allow you to speak to the calamity around you. PEACE is a power source. Plug into your Source!! Let Him give you peace today.
Prayer: Thank you Lord for peace! A peace that surpasses all understanding, a peace that makes those wonder around me, where it came from, so I can tell them about your peace. Let me have so much peace that when the enemy try me, I can look at him and say "NOT Today", with a smile on my face. Thank you Lord for my Power Evoked And Carried Everywhere!! In Jesus Name, Amen. Some people say they can not get the day started without coffee. They say the coffee gives them energy, keeps them awake, and help them make it through the day. Some will even sip on coffee all day long, often refilling their cup and making a fresh pot.
I know something that will give you energy, keep you awake, help you make it through the day, and it has a long lasting health benefit. It is stronger than coffee ever will be. You can sip on it all day long, you can refill with it all day long, and you can get a fresh dose whenever you need it, even in the middle of the night. I am talking about the Word of God. Start your day with the Word and I guarantee you will receive all you need. Strength, hope, peace, love, joy, faith, it is all in the Word. I see some people come down after drinking coffee, there is a burst of energy, then a period of slowness, tiredness, and weakness. With the Word... you can stay high all day long!!! The best benefit of the Word??!!! You can find out about eternal life!!!!!!! Glory!!! Eternal life!!! To know that you shall live and not die!!!!! Coffee can not do that!! So today, start your day with the Word. Sip on the scriptures through out the day. Refill on the Word! Refresh yourself with the Word! Have a wonderful Monday!!!! God is good!!! Celebrate Him today!! If you are going to a house of worship today, celebrate Him!! If you are staying home today, celebrate Him!! God is good!! He gave you another day, another opportunity. Don't get distracted by your plans today. Celebrate Him and He will take care of the rest!! Look around you and see all that He has done!!! The sky, the sun, the birds chirping!!! The creator of ALL!!! He allows you to take part of the day, to be a part of today, celebrate Him!!!
Loving God is easy. Loving yourself.... When you look in the mirror, see what God see. Don't see what you think you see. Don't see what other people say they see. See what God see. Speak to yourself in the mirror, reaffirm what you already know (if you need reminders, see 5/12/2016 post). Don't just reaffirm, walk in it. I had a friend that used to say "She think she cute". My reply was always, " She need to!!! because if she don't, nobody else will". It is not about being cocky. It is about you having confidence. God confidence!!! If He can love you with all that you are, all that you have done, all that you will still do, why you can not love yourself? Today, I want you to walk with your head up, walk in confidence, love the person you are right here and now. Forget what your parents said, forget what the ex- husband said, forget what you told yourself, forget what you heard them say, forget what the teacher said, forget all the negatives you heard. Remember what God said!! If God said it!!!!! Hallelujah, it's true!!!!
Good morning!!! Happy Friday the 13th!!! So many people equate today as a day of bad luck and/or happenings. I beg to differ. When I see 13 I instantly go to love. 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter, is what comes to mind. 1 Corinthians reminds me that love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand it's own way. Love never gives up. Verse 13 sums it up. The greatest is love. So, today as you hear it is the 13th, think on love. Think on the greatest example of love. The greatest example that comes to my mind right now, is JESUS!! Jesus was given to the world, to die for the sins of the world. To die for my sins, your sins, your friends sins, your enemies sins, all sins. What an example of love!!!!! He died for our sins, knowing who we are. I don't know about you, but that makes me warm and fuzzy inside and makes me shout on the outside, that He would love me that much!!! Think on your life, those times when you know you were not your best, then think on how He never left you and he forgave you. Think on how much He loves you!!!! That is your assignment today, look all around you and see the love He has for you!!!! Happy Friday the 13th!!! Happy love day!!!!
Today you need to know who you are!!! In case you have forgotten. Let me tell you about you:
1. You are the head and not the tail! 2. You are more than a conqueror! 3. You are a lender and not a borrower! 4. You are wonderfully and fearfully made! 5. You are called! 6. You are heir to the throne! 7. You are beautiful! 8. You are loved! 9. You can do all things thru HIM! 10. You are above and not beneath! This list does not even list all that you are, but it is a great beginning. Know who you are today!!! You are so special to your Father, know who you are!! And love yourself!!! You are imperfect but you serve a perfect God!!!!! |
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