God of ABUNDANCE ………

No matter what your circumstances may look like today, God’s plan is to bring you through to a place of abundance (not speaking in a material sense). 

When we are standing in faith, the storms of life will blow. Things will come up against us that try to knock our faith down. But, I encourage you to stand strong in your faith so that you can be effective and see your dreams and desires come to pass.

Be fully persuaded that the Word of God is true no matter what we see. Stay focused on God instead of your circumstances. Sing praises to Him throughout the day and watch your words. Be at peace, and know that God is in complete control.

Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.  Psalm 2:8

God is pleased when we boldly ask Him for big things. He wants us to experience the fullness of His blessing. He wants us to not only have our needs met, but be in a position to reach out to people too.

When we ask God for something, we are showing our faith in Him. In fact, scripture says that without faith, it is impossible to please God. He wants us to come to Him and know His goodness. He wants us to believe that He is good and that He has good things in store for us.

Be bold and ask God for big things. The entire galaxy, is yours. What are you waiting for? Believe that He is working behind the scenes. Put your faith to work because God is faithful. He has big things in store for you and promises to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that you can ever imagine!

For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? Isaiah 43:19

We serve an all loving and magnificent God. His plan is to increase you, and take you places that you’ve never imagined. You may have seen God’s goodness in the past, but you have not touched the surface of what God has in your future! God is about to do a new thing!

It’s going to be bigger than you have ever imagined and even more rewarding. Get into an agreement with God and believe and declare that something wonderful is coming your way.

Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.   1 Corinthians 2:9

I’ve learned you cannot out dream God. When God brings a dream to pass that He’s placed in your heart, it’s going to be greater than you ever imagined. It’s going to be bigger, better and more rewarding.

God’s dream is to give you in abundance. Today, have faith in God. Trust Him because He has good plans for you, and He is ready to super-size your dreams!

PRAYER:  I thank You for Your promises. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Help me to realize my dreams so that my heart and mind can begin to grasp all that You have in store for me. In Jesus, Name. Amen.

The Justice of God….

The Lord is always fair in His dealings and always does what is right.. Psalm 89:14

Justice is the application of fairness to moral situations. Justice, when applied to God, describes the way God is.

Every human being will be judged fairly because it is impossible for God to do otherwise. He cannot condemn the innocent, nor can He clear the guilty. He will not turn a blind eye to moral evil in anyone. Nor will He punish with undue harshness. God is always perfectly fair in his dealings with each and every person. No favouritism is ever indulged in by God.

Moses wrote: Ascribe greatness to our God! The Rock! His work is perfect, for all His ways are just; a God of faithfulness and without injustice, righteous and upright is He (Deut. 32:3-4).

God is always just. He always acts uprightly. He always is perfectly fair. He must always do what is right, because that is His nature.

God is a God of perfect justice, and is perfectly righteous. There is one and only one way that God's righteousness can come to any man - through Christ. At great cost to Himself, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob sent His Son into this world to become our Justifier. He came so that we who are unrighteous and unjust sinners can be made right in the sight of His Father. He made Jesus who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God when we are joined to Him.

When by our faith we are joined to Christ, we belong to Christ. The just penalty for sin was perfectly exacted when Jesus, our Atonement, died for us on the cross. When we are joined to the Lord, God's justice can be perfectly satisfied, and He can declare a sinner just.

Life in this world is full of injustice. Sometimes we have the ability and the power to do something about it. We can voice our opinions, fight the battels. But often correcting the inequity we see is beyond our ability. When you find yourself confronted by injustice that is beyond your ability to correct, you can call it to the attention of the Just Judge, and in due time He will bring His justice to that situation. When Abraham interceded for the righteous within the city of Sodom, he reminded the Lord God that He had to act like Himself:

Far be it from You to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly (Genesis 18:25)?

God's response to your plea for justice might not come the way you want, or in the time you want, but God's justice will definitely come. Be very patient. You can confidently rest in the assurance that His righteousness will come. Although injustice might prevail at times, on earth, it will ultimately be righted in heaven.

Does the knowledge of the righteousness of God bring you a sense of joy, or terror? Are you trying to do the right things?

There have been times when I have been wronged, and I know the anguish and I understand the pain. But I always remember God being by my side. If I did'nt feel His presence in my darkest moments, I called on Him and He would always answer. This would be one of Gods favorite mode of numbers for me to know that everything will be alright.

Exodus 14:14   The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.  

Remember:  Do right by God and walk faithfully. Be obedient.

Because You are Mine….

Mine by cov'nant, mine forever; mine by oath, and mine by blood. Mine-nor time the bond shall sever; mine as an unchanging God. My Redeemer, my Redeemer...oh, how sweet to call Thee mine.  Author Unknown

'I Love You'. God speaks to our hearts. He speaks in a million possible ways. Do we listen? Through the hurt and through the pain, know that God watches over you. He has you safe in the palm of His hands. So don’t be afraid, 'because you are mine’, says the LORD.

    

God created us in His image. His love, for us began even before our birth. God’s plans are for our prosperity, to give us a better hope and a future. God is from everlasting to everlasting. And His love for us is from everlasting to everlasting.  God loves whom He pleases. Everything about God is infinite. No tongue can ever express God’s love and no mind can ever understand it. The love and favour of God are inseparable.

It is vital that our love for God increase in ways that help to decrease our love for earthly sources. We need to love God's close presence as our refuge, glory, and strength. Remember that your faith pleases God. God is a God who keeps His promises. He will draw near to you when you draw near to Him! And, your faith to trust Him to draw near gives Him great pleasure. Remember to love God and praise Him always. The more you treasure something the more single-hearted is your pursuit.

God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. John 3:16. Would you understand, how difficult it must have been for God the Father to sacrifice His only son, Jesus. Jesus Christ died on the cross, not in order to make God love us, but because He did love His people, Calvary is the supreme demonstration of Divine love. The Father, loved us and sacrificed His son. Jesus loved, His Father, and out of love for us and His Father, came to this world. Search as much as you want, but to find this kind of love or even to fathom it is beyond every human understanding. Whenever you are tempted to doubt the love of God, DON’T…

Jesus, was not exempted from poverty, disgrace, and persecution. He hungered and thirsted. So many times, we feel all alone, miserable, dejected. You feel no one cares. But truth is, God always does. It was God’s will that Jesus go through the torments. See Jesus understands all the pain, and He mediates on our behalf to God the Father. Let no one call into question God’s love when He is brought under painful afflictions and trials. Jesus was born as a carpenters son. He had no where to lay His head. Would you still have questions? And would you still think that you are not loved or less loved?

But He did give Him the Spirit "without measure" John 3:34. God loves us because He is love. He created us to have a loving relationship with Him, and He sacrificed His own Son (who also willingly died for us) to restore that relationship.

The only way to our true happiness is through God’s plan. Sometimes God’s plan is difficult but there is no reward without a struggle, no crown without a cross. When we unite ourselves to the cross of Christ, our burdens are lifted and we will find the happiness we desire.

God is Love: True Love Only Comes Through a relationship With Him.

Because You are Mine, I Love You, My God.

Storms of Life....

Do you need a miracle in your life for something that seems impossible? With man it may be, but we serve an all loving, all-powerful God, and He can create something out of nothing.

Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today...the LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.  Exodus 14:13–14

In the Bible, the people of Israel came out of slavery and were heading towards the Promised Land. But then Pharaoh changed his mind and came chasing after them. They came to a dead end at the Red Sea. Instead of staying in faith, the Israelites started complaining, Moses replied, “Stand still and you will see the deliverance of the Lord.” And the Lord was faithful to His Word and delivered them again.

Don’t let the storms of life get to you. Stay calm and remain in peace today because God is going to deliver you and lead you into your promised land.

I will be glad and rejoice in Your unfailing love, for You have seen my troubles, and You care about the anguish of my soul.  Psalm 31:7

God had seen the unfair treatment given to the people of Israel. When God brought them out, they didn’t come out empty-handed. God made their enemies hand over their gold and silver. God vindicated His people, and He will vindicate you.

Maybe someone has wronged you today. Give it to God and let Him do it His way. Release the struggle to Him and let Him reward you with His everlasting promises.

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. Romans 8:26

Just because you have been through a tough time doesn’t mean you’re supposed to settle where you are. God wants to show Him-self strong in and through you.

Today let the Holy Spirit help and empower you with truth that will set you free. Let God take what you think is a liability and turn it into an asset. Remember, you are more than a conqueror.

I will answer them before they even call to Me.  Isaiah 65:24

God wants to provide for you and answer the very desires of your heart. Keep God first, and faithfully follow His commands. Remember, you are very special to God, and He hears and answers you. It may not be in your timing or in the way you expected, but know that He always has your best interest at heart. He will always answer — sometimes before you even call.

The earth was formless and empty...and God said, Let there be light.   Genesis 1:2–3

If God can make the world out of nothing, He can speak light into your darkest hour.

Remember, you are created in the image of the almighty God. Keep an attitude of faith and expectancy because He will turn things around for you and create something out of nothing.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:1

God is always present with you. In your day of trouble, He is a help to you. He will comfort you, restore you and bless you! He will be your ever-present help because He is forever faithful to His Word.

Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? Amos 3:3

We all experience setbacks and obstacles in this life, but don't make the mistake of allowing those challenges to change your perspective.

Did you know that when you're negative, you're in agreement with the enemy? But when you have a positive attitude according to what the Word says, then you're in agreement with God. You and God are a majority. When you agree with God, all things are possible.

Instead of dwelling on your problems, focus on the fact that the Almighty God, is on your side.

Thought: Declare today that no weapon formed against you shall prosper. Declare that victory is on its way. Get into agreement with God and pave the way for His supernatural blessing in your life.

REMEMBER: You may be tired, completely exhausted. But know this, you have the most powerful force in the world backing you up. No matter what you are facing, it may seem like it’s never getting over. But always remember, God can make something out of nothing. He is the God Of IMPOSSIBLES. Nothing, absolutely nothing is ever impossible for Him.  

Choose Faith

Faith is the opposite of Fear. Fear is a lie. FEAR–stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. We miss out on God’s best, when we fear. 

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…1 John 4:18

Perfect love is what drives out all fear. When we truly understand how much God loves us, we will fear nothing. His love knows no limits. It has no boundaries. His love never changes. There is nothing you can do to make Him love you any more, and there is nothing you can do to make Him love you any less.

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.   Joshua 1:9

The more you fill your heart and mind with God's Word, the stronger your faith will be so you can stand against the powers of darkness.

Remember, the enemy (satan) will always play on your fears. He will block all your paths, because he knows that your greatest success is just around the corner. When thoughts come, choose faith by saying, 'I can do all things through Christ!'. Choose faith.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.  II Timothy 1:7

God's desire for us is that we continually progress.  But when we make the decision to believe and obey God, the enemy will bring in fear to try to stop us. He'll do his best to use fear to hold us back.

The Bible says that perfect love casts out all fear.

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.  Proverbs 29:25

Fear affects your emotions. But when you choose to put your trust in the Lord, no matter how you are feeling, you are fighting fear.

Instead, take a step of faith knowing that God is on your side. He is for you and with you, leading and guiding you in the path of victory all the days of your life!

Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his onset—rooted, established, strong, immovable, and determined]    I Peter 5:9

Don’t dwell on fears, and don’t think about all the reasons why you can't do what God is telling you to do. Don’t let fear grow.

In the Bible, when God told David to go fight Goliath, David moved quickly toward the battlefield. In other words, he didn't think about it. He didn't allow fear to grip his heart and talk him out of it. He just did what God wanted him to do.

Conclusion:

Every-body has tremendous potential, but they let the enemy talk them out of doing what God wants them to do. Every time they have a dream, the enemy brings in fear; and they just swallow his lies.

People today are missing out on God's blessings because they keep giving in to fear. They are afraid to make a decision, confront issues, or to step out in faith. They're afraid of the past, and of what the future holds. But as believers, we don't have to live in fear.

Fear is not from God. Refusing to deal with fear doesn't make it go away. Be strong-willed and determined knowing that the enemy is defeated.

Resist fear and boldly embrace every blessing the Lord has in store for you.

Prayer: Teach me oh Lord, to never fear. Teach me to never bend my knees before insolent might. Let me always come to You in Holy reverence.

Your Love Amazes Me....

God spoke the worlds into existence. He's called the Great I Am. He is our Refuge, our provider, our strength, our wisdom, and our protector. There is none like Him.

Come close to God, and God will come close to you...    James 4:8

When you turn away from the things that displease God, and when you have a thankful heart and when you live with an attitude of humility, you are drawing closer to Him. He will fill you with His peace, comfort and joy all the days of your life.

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.  Hebrews 11:6

Faith is a gift, and it grows as we hear the Word of God. Meditate on His Word and ask Him to light our hearts with His truth. Trust that He is good and has good things in store for our futures.

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favour and honour; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless.   Psalm 84:11

Know that God has your best interests at heart. Choose to trust God in everything, and live freely experiencing His blessing in your life.

Behold, the virgin shall conceive and give birth to a Son, and they shall call Him Emmanuel (which means 'God with us').  Matthew 1:23

God is close to us as the very air we breathe. Know that you are never alone, declare out loud that you serve Emmanuel—the God who is always with us!

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.  I John 5:14

When you pray God’s promises found in His Word, you can be confident that He hears your prayers. Pray and declare God’s promises. As you do, you will see Him move on your behalf, and you’ll live the life of victory He has in store for you. 

Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Ephesians 6:13

God’s provided His full armour of protection. It consists of: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. As you put on His armour by faith you will be strengthened and empowered to live as an over-comer in every area of your life. 

…the Lord appeared to Abraham and said to him, ‘I am Almighty God…   Genesis 17:1

We serve a God, who is a God of more than enough and He wants to bless us abundantly so that we can turn around and be a blessing to other people. He wants us to be His reflection in the earth. Remember, we serve The Almighty God.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.   Proverbs 15:3

All God asks is that you stay in faith and obey His Word. He’s keeping watch over you and over your family. He’s keeping watch over His Word to bring it to pass in your life. Believe and know that you serve the God who sees and makes a way for you.  

My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.   II Corinthians 12:9

Grace is God’s kindness that we don’t deserve. As you allow God’s grace to flow through you, you will be strengthened. You’ll see yourself rise higher, and you will enjoy God’s blessing in every area of your life.

No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him. But it was to us that God revealed these things by His Spirit. For His Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secret. 1Corinthians 2:9–10

God wants to share His deepest secrets with you. God’s Spirit lives inside of us, revealing to us His very own heart. We can know God’s thoughts because we are one with Him.

Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered... Psalm 68:1

When you start giving God glory and letting Him arise in your life, you can’t stay defeated. Your enemies will be scattered! Declare God’s goodness in your life and let Him arise so that you can move forward in the victory He has for you.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of You. Thank You for another day to see Your goodness in my life. Help me to see myself the way You see me. Help me to see the plans You have for me so that I can be empowered by You to full-fill my destiny.

Your Love Amazes Me….

Overcoming Trials

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4

Today people are depressed and discouraged because they only focus on their present circumstances. They’re constantly dwelling on their problems, what they don’t have, and what’s wrong with them. They don’t realize it, but they’re allowing the enemy to steal their hope. This negative frame of mind is what keeps people from moving forward in life.

In the chapter of James, we understand that when we face trials, we must regard it as complete joy.  A trial is "a test of faith, patience by suffering or temptation.".

We need to learn to persevere when times are tough. To persevere is a part of a test; that we must go through to demonstrate that our faith is genuine. Persecutions are nothing but trials of faith. God tested Abraham, when He called him to sacrifice his son; He thereby tried his faith, love, and obedience. So by afflictions, God tries the graces of his people; not that he might know them, for He is not ignorant of them, but that they might be made manifest to others.

Jesus endured the most difficult trial anyone has ever undergone by watching and praying. Before Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Passover, before He was arrested and crucified, He warned His disciples many times they would face a severe trial. But even on the night Jesus was betrayed, the disciples slept as Jesus prayed fervently.

When Jesus prayed, God’s will for Him was confirmed, and He received strength to do God’s will. But the disciples did not watch and pray; they did not seek strength from God. As a result, when the trials came, they reacted out of their human capacity. In order to overcome trials in our lives we need to 'Watch' and 'Pray'. 'Watching' means we always listen to the Holy Spirit so that we don’t react to situations according to our human capacity. 'Praying' means we ask God for strength to overcome trials. Jesus prayed to the Father for strength, and Luke’s chapter says an angel came and strengthened Him.

In our daily lives, there will be trials. Successfully overcoming these trials strengthens our faith and increases our capacity to understand God. Don't resent trials (troubles) when they come. Pray for God’s wisdom and He will guard and guide you. He will give you patience and keep you strong in times of trial.

Patience too needs to be perfected. With Patience, one would be able to endure all trials till the end.

When faced with a trial, we must not pray that the affliction be lifted, but rather that the will of God, be served. As God knows the best for us. We must pray that the Holy Spirit, Guide us through wisdom, to make the right choices with our lives.  A heart that seeks God, will grow wise with the passing time. Every trial, makes the bond between God amd man grow even more stronger. And with time, the person will rise above every trial, to a whole new level of understanding.

Worldly wealth is corruptible. God’s grace keeps the person humble, and the trials teach the person to seek his or her happiness from God and not from the materialistic comforts from the world. God’s love teaches us to be joyful under troubles. 

If you are going through a difficult time today, if you lost your job or a loved one, whatever you are facing, remember, you are never lost to Him. God always has a purpose for you. He´ll take what the enemy meant for evil, and He’ll turn it around for your good. Keep believing and keep hoping because He´s ready to reveal those hidden treasures on the inside of you!

REMEMBER: The Almighty God loves you with all His heart. You mean the world to Him. You are always on His mind.

Praise Be GOD….

What ever I do….in all things, Lord I do them Unto You, for Your glory that You may be exalted!  My God, I put my trust in YOU! 

When we express our gratitude and thanks to God it brings us closer to Him and prompts us to overflow in praise to Him. May we all be encouraged to take time to praise God today.

Bless our God, O peoples, give Him grateful thanks and make the voice of His praise be heard. Psalm 66:8

Our greatest form of connection to God comes with our praise. When you ask God for something, thank Him knowing that the answer is on the way. When you live with an attitude of thanksgiving, you are putting your faith to work and activating God's supernatural power in your life.

Provide for those who grieve…a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendour. Isaiah 61:3

There is a time, that has been set for us to grieve the loss of a family member or someone close. It's important to go through the healing process and release our hurts to God. He wants to exchange your hurt for His healing and He wants to fill you with His peace and joy. When you praise God, you will feel the strength of God move you.

Joshua said to the people: 'Shout, for the LORD has given you the city!'…And it happened when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat. Joshua 6:16-20

Joshua and the Israelites took over the city of Jericho. Now, Jericho had a huge wall built around the city that no army could penetrate. But that didn't stop God from giving them the victory. He simply commanded the Israelites to march around the city in silence for six days, and on the seventh day they were to give a shout of praise.

It seems natural to shout and be happy after the victory, after the walls have fallen. But Faith is, to learn to give Him praise when we're in the troubled zones, and that pleases God.

Do what the Israelites did and give a shout of praise to God. Faith is to believe in God, and not the circumstances. Before long, those walls will come crashing down, and you'll move forward into the victory God has prepared for you.

Unto You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my Defence, my Fortress, and High Tower, the God Who shows me mercy and steadfast love. Psalm 59:17

David sang about the greatness of God through all his trials. He was talking to his problems and telling them about how big his God was.

Just like David, stay in faith and sing a song of praise to the Lord knowing that He's going to complete what He started.

Sing, O childless woman, you who have never given birth. Isaiah 54:1

Sometimes, when we don't see our dreams coming to pass, we could feel empty and barren like a woman who is unable to have children. God says when you're barren, the first thing you need to do is sing a song of praise. When you're praising God, your faith is activated and you are putting yourself into position to give birth to that promise. You are setting yourself up for God to move on your behalf. All through the day, thank GOD and watch those dreams come to pass.

Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. Hebrews 13:15

When you live a life that offers Him continual praise, you are setting yourself up to see continual victory.

Praise comes from the heart and the way you live your life. Every time you obey His Word, when you continually follow His commands; especially when it's uncomfortable, when we don't feel like it, when we are tired that's offering a sacrifice of praise to Him.

Always praise and acknowledge God. Keep God, first-place.