Scripture “They turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel” (Psalm 78:41, KJV) Word God is a god of increase. He wants to take you to new levels and higher heights. But sometimes, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut and just settle for status quo. Sometimes we think, “Well, […]
Scripture “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless” (Psalm 84:11, NIV) Word God has many ways of pouring out His favor and goodness on our lives. Scripture says that He is your sun and shield. […]
Scripture “How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!” (Psalm 139:17, NIV) Word Have you ever had difficulty receiving from God because you thought, “God has better things on His mind,” or “This isn’t that important to Him”? It may be tempting to let your mind wander in […]
Scripture “With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation” (Psalm 91:16, NKJV) Word One key to staying passionate about life is to simply stay productive. You have to have a reason to get out of bed every morning. You have to keep your goals out in front of you. You may […]
Scripture “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well” (Psalm 139:14, NIV) Word Did you know that when you compare yourself to others or wish you were like someone else, it’s like saying He just didn’t do a good job? It’s actually saying, “God, […]
Scripture “Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth” (Psalm 105:5, NKJV) Word Anything can become routine if we let it. Anything can feel mundane after a while. Not long ago, I was talking to a professional baseball player. He has been in the big leagues about […]
Scripture “For exaltation (promotion) comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another” (Psalm 75:6–7, NKJV) Word I know this man who was upset because his boss was really against him. The boss was always trying to make him […]
Scripture “Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, nor with things too profound for me” (Psalm 131:1, NKJV) Word When things happen in your life that you didn’t plan, do you find yourself trying to reason it all out, or look for a “file,” […]
Scripture “Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths” (Psalm 25:4, NKJV) Word Like most cars today, I have a navigation system. I can program it to take me to a certain location. All along the way, the announcer will give me instructions, “Turn left in a quarter of a mile. Take this […]
Scripture “Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing aloud on their beds” (Psalm 149:5, NKJV) Word As you woke up this morning, what was the first thing that went through your mind? Did you wake up with a song of praise on your lips? When we start the day in worship, we […]
Scripture “They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep” (Psalm 107:24, NIV) Word The scripture says is Psalm 107:23, “They that go down to the sea and do business in deep waters, they will see the wonders of God.” Friend, you and I were created to do business in deep […]
Scripture “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me…” (Psalm 23:4, NKJV) Word Have you ever gone through something and felt like it was the valley of the shadow of death? During the tough times, it’s easy to get discouraged. But I […]