Do Not Arden Your Heart
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Posted:Oct 31, 2007 4:10 am
Last Updated:Oct 31, 2007 3:52 pm 19879 Views
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“Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts…” (Hebrews 3:15
God desires that you continually rise to new levels. But how high you go in life and how much of God’s favor and blessing you experience is directly related to how obedient you are to His Word. The more obedient you are to His promptings, the more favor and blessing you’ll walk in. When you’re about to make a decision that you shouldn’t, there’s an uneasiness right down inside. That’s God trying to lead and guide you. If you ignore these promptings of His Spirit, your heart becomes hard. It becomes more difficult to hear His voice until we submit ourselves to Him again in humble obedience. Throughout life, God will deal with different areas in your life. He knows what’s holding you back, and He wants to see you move forward. He knows what areas you aren’t comfortable facing, and He wants to strengthen you to deal with those things. Listen to His voice, and don’t allow your heart to be hardened. As you allow Him to work in your life, He will take you to higher levels, and you will walk in the favor and blessing He has prepared for you!
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for leading and guiding me. Thank You for taking me higher into new places of favor and blessing. Help me to hear Your voice more clearly so that I will honor You today and always. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Bring Out The Best
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Posted:Oct 30, 2007 7:55 am
Last Updated:May 9, 2024 7:35 pm 18318 Views
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“Love is kind” (I Corinthians 13:4)
One translation of this simple verse says that, “Love looks for a way to be constructive.” In other words, love looks for ways to improve someone else’s life. Love brings out the best in other people. Don’t just get up in the morning thinking about yourself or how you can make your own life better. Think about how you can make someone else’s life better. Ask yourself, “Who can I encourage today?” “Who can I build up?” You have something to offer those around you that no one else can give. Someone in your life needs your encouragement. Someone in your life needs to know that you believe in them. I believe God will hold us responsible for the people He’s put in our lives. He’s counting on us to bring out the best in our family and friends. Are you improving the lives of those around you? Are you giving them confidence? Ask the Lord to give you creative ways to encourage those around you. As you sow seeds of encouragement and bring out the best in others, God will send people along your path that will build you up so that you can move forward into the blessing He has in store for you.
A Prayer for Today
Father God, thank You for loving me. Thank You for believing in me and always building me up. I ask that You show me creative ways to encourage and build up the people around me. Help me be an example Your love today and always. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Words can pollute or purify
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Posted:Oct 29, 2007 7:03 am
Last Updated:Oct 30, 2007 7:56 am 18249 Views
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"Let no foul or polluting language come out of your mouth." Ephesians 4:29
Your words have the power to pollute or purify. If you constantly complain, you release poison into your life. Complaining is not based on your circumstances, it's based on the attitude of your heart. If you will keep the right attitude during your time of adversity, God will honor you. When you truly trust God there are times you will have unanswered questions‒don't let that keep you from fulfilling your destiny.
When you have a heart full of gratitude, it leaves no room for complaining. You can always find something to thank God for, no matter what kind of adversity you may face in life. So decide today to live a life of thanksgiving! Don't allow the poison of complaining prevent you from receiving all God has for you!
A Prayer for Today
God, I confess that I don't always keep a positive attitude; I let negative words poison me and those around me. Please forgive me and help me to be joyful and thankful in every situation. I want to look on the bright side of the victorious life you so generously planned for me. In Jesus' name ‒ Amen.
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THE GREATEST THING
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Posted:Oct 26, 2007 2:10 am
Last Updated:May 9, 2024 7:35 pm 17931 Views
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“Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love” (I Corinthians 13:13
Spiritual maturity isn’t measured by how long you’ve been a Christian, or how much you know, or how often you go to church. Spiritual maturity is measured by the way you treat other people. It’s measured by the love you allow to operate in you. Corinthians tells us that one characteristic of love is that it is not rude. That means, when we are walking in love, we treat other people with courtesy and respect. Are you courteous to other people? Are you kind to the person at the check-out counter that may be moving too slowly for you? Are you gentle when you are driving down the highway and someone cuts you off? Are you patient with your family and coworkers? These are all characteristics of love. The Bible tells us that love is patient. It is kind. It does not envy; it is not proud. It is not rude. Love is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrong. Love never fails. Notice that these characteristics don’t have anything to do with feelings. Love is a choice. You can choose to walk in love toward people even when you don’t feel like it! Make the choice to do what is right. Choose today to show kindness and be courteous to others. Look for ways to cultivate the greatest thing in your life–love! As you do, you’ll move forward into the life of blessing God has in store for you!
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for working in my life. Thank You for loving me so that I can show love to those around me. Keep me close to You, and help me be an instrument of love to those around me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Pursue Loyalty
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Posted:Oct 25, 2007 2:00 am
Last Updated:Oct 25, 2007 10:13 am 14517 Views
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“He who pursues righteousness and loyalty finds life” Proverbs 21:21
Have you ever noticed that righteousness and loyalty go together? In other words, if we’re not being loyal–to our family, friends, country, job–then we aren’t going to experience God’s best. Loyal people are honorable people. When you’re loyal, you stick with someone through think and thin. When you’re loyal, you keep your word to people–even if you get a “better” offer. Loyal people are respectful of their country and leaders. Loyal people honor their parents and defend their family. When you’re loyal, you are a person of integrity. You build trust with others. Is this an area where you can rise higher? Can you be more loyal? Are you faithful in the things you’re committed to? Don’t let the distractions of every day life keep you from pursuing loyalty. Look for ways to show your loyalty to those around you. Is there something you can set aside for the sake of a loved one? Show that love by staying loyal. As you pursue loyalty and righteousness, just as this verse promises–you will find that abundant life the Lord has planned for you!
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise of life in Your Word. Show me any area where I can rise up higher in pursuing loyalty. Help me, by Your Spirit, to be more faithful and supportive to those around me. Let Your light shine through me as I pursue righteousness and loyalty today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Press Through
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Posted:Oct 24, 2007 2:20 am
Last Updated:Oct 24, 2007 4:06 pm 10287 Views
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“Keep on asking and it will be given to you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7.7
In Mark, chapter five, there was a woman who had been sick for twelve years. The doctors gave her no hope. But she heard that Jesus was coming through her town. Something deep on the inside said to her, “This is your season. This is your time to get well.” In the natural, when she saw all the people around Him, she thought, “I’ll never get to Him. It’s so crowded and I’m weak. I just don’t think I can do this.” She almost missed her season. But instead of dwelling on those negative thoughts, she started reminding herself, “If I can just get to Jesus, I will be whole.” She made the choice to turn her thoughts in the right direction. She kept pressing her way through the crowd until she got just close enough to Jesus to reach out and touch the edge of His robe. Instantly, she was made whole. Jesus said to her, in Mark 5:34, “, your faith has made you well.” Notice it’s our faith that activates God’s power. What have you been believing God for? Don’t give up! Press through! Keep praying! Keep asking! Keep seeking! God is faithful! As you press through, He’ll meet your faith with His miraculous power, and you’ll step forward in the victory He has planned for you!
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, I come to You today with an open and humble heart. I ask You to fill me with Your strength, peace, and joy so that I can press through to victory today. Show me the good plan You have for me and fill me with Your spirit of faith. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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You Are Equipped
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Posted:Oct 23, 2007 1:45 am
Last Updated:Oct 23, 2007 4:21 pm 10306 Views
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“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
God has equipped you with everything you need to fulfill your destiny through His Word! The Scripture tells us that as believers in Jesus Christ, we are anointed. The word “anointing” is the power of God which gives you courage, strength, and ability. That means you are well able to do what He has called you to do. You can accomplish your goals. You have the ideas, the creativity, and talent to be successful. You can overcome any obstacle! You’ve been armed with strength for every battle! The forces that are with you are greater than the forces that are against you! Not only has God equipped you, but He is also working on your behalf. He has already lined up the right people to come across your path. He’s already lined up the right breaks. You have everything you need to live a victorious life. You were created to excel! You have seeds of greatness on the inside of you. You may not have seen it in the past, but if you’ll stay in faith, it’s just a matter of time. It’s on its way. Don’t settle where you are. Don’t have a weak, defeated mentality. Have the attitude, “I am anointed. I can accomplish my dreams. I can overcome any obstacle. I am equipped and empowered by the Creator of the universe! I am able to live the abundant life God has in store!”
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for equipping me. Thank You for empowering me. Help me stay focused on Your Word and Your plan for me today. Help me understand Your anointing so that I can do all you’ve called me to do. I bless You today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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He Delights In Your Prosperity
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Posted:Oct 22, 2007 2:24 am
Last Updated:Oct 22, 2007 5:52 pm 10206 Views
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“Let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His ” (Psalm 35:27).
God desires that you be blessed and prosperous. He desires that you be so blessed that you can turn around and be a blessing everywhere you go! He wants you to have so much peace, so much joy, so much victory that when other people get around you it spills over onto them! In the book of Psalms, David said, “My cup runs over.” He was overflowing with the anointing–the tangible, effective power of God. Don’t let yourself have a barely-get-by-mentality. Jesus came so that you can live an abundant life! That means an abundance of joy, an abundance of peace, an abundance of health, an abundance of finances. You may not see it right now, and maybe you haven’t experienced it in the past, but don’t get complacent and just settle for where you are. Get a vision for your future! Get a vision for increase! Get a vision for abundance!” God delights to see you prosperous and successful. When you choose to think God’s thoughts and choose God’s way, you’ll see that increase and victory in every area of your life!
A Prayer for Today
Father in Heaven, thank you for delighting in my prosperity. Thank You for the blessings You have in store for me. Help my thoughts to be agreeable to Your will. Help me develop a vision for the abundant life You have in store so that I can be a blessing to those around me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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APPOINTED FAVOR
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Posted:Oct 19, 2007 3:02 am
Last Updated:Oct 22, 2007 2:24 am 10366 Views
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“For we are God's handiwork, recreated in Christ Jesus, that we may do those good works which God predestined for us, taking paths which He prepared ahead of time, that we should walk in them, living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live” (Ephesians 2:10
God has already prepared paths for you to take in your future! When God laid out the plan for your life, He lined up the right people, the right circumstances, and the right breaks. In your future, He’s already released favor, supernatural opportunities, and divine connections. The breaks you need in life have already been preordained to come across your path. If you will stay in faith and go out each day and be a person of excellence, you’ll walk into these appointments of favor. It will be just as if you stumbled into God’s blessings! When you really understand this principal, you’ll begin to get excited about every single day! You’ll have a spring in your step as you think about what blessing is coming next! It could be today. It could be tomorrow. It could be next week. Keep expecting. Keep believing. Stay focused on the fact that God has already released into your future everything you need to fulfill your destiny. Start declaring seasons of increase over your life. Declare that the favor is on you and opportunities are coming. As you do, you’ll move forward into the favor and blessing God has ordered for you!
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for setting up a good life for me. Thank You for ordering good things for my future. Help me to understand Your goodness more so that I can trust You and follow Your path for me all the days of my life. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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Free For All
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Posted:Oct 18, 2007 1:14 am
Last Updated:Oct 18, 2007 4:06 pm 10372 Views
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“Then Peter said, I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear Him and do what is right” (Acts 10:35
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom–and God’s freedom is free for everyone! It doesn’t matter what your nationality or heritage is, or who your family is. It doesn’t matter how much money you have or don’t have, God wants you free from every type of bondage so that He can have a close and pure relationship with you. God wants to pour out His abundant blessing on ALL who honor Him and do what is right. In fact, the Bible says in Galatians that In Christ, there is no Jew or Greek or even male or female. That means, God’s not judging you based on external conditions. He’s looking at your heart. He’s looking at the giftings He’s placed inside of you. Don’t let the enemy lie to you and tell you that God is blessing everyone else but you. Look for the ways God is pouring out blessing in your life. Thank Him for His acceptance and love. Thank Him for the gift of life and freedom! Focus on the goodness of God with an open. Honor Him and do what is right and you’ll see His hand of blessing in every area of your life!
A Prayer for Today
Father in Heaven, thank You for loving and accepting me today. I choose to do what is right and honor You with my attitude, words, and actions. Holy Spirit, show me if there is any area that isn’t pleasing to You and help me live as an example of Your goodness all the days of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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