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Don’t Be Just “Good Enough”
Scripture “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14, NIV) Word God has planted His seed of hope, power and victory inside of you! All you have to do is allow God to bring the best out of your life and […]
Recovering What Has Been Lost
Scripture “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.” (Joel 2:25, NIV) Word You can break free of the hurt, the pain, and the mistakes of the past, and recover the years, the joy and the blessings that have been stolen from you. God wants to restore these things to you — […]
Keep Looking Ahead!
Scripture “Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.” (Proverbs 4:25, NIV) Word In order to fulfill your divine destiny, you have to know your purpose. You need a plan and then you must work within that plan. You should wake up each day knowing where you’re going, which direction you […]
Using Your Time Wisely
Scripture “Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.” (Ephesians 5:15–16, NIV) Word If you want to experience God’s best, stay focused on Him and on the things that are truly important. There will always be a thousand interesting and even worthwhile things […]
What Are Your Goals?
Scripture “I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward — to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back.” (Philippians 3:13–14, MSG) Word The reason it is so important for you to set and achieve goals is that you have a unique purpose that only you can fulfill. […]
Turning a Corner
Scripture “I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.” (Psalm 16:7–8, NLT) Word At one point or another, your life will change. You will turn corners and come upon […]
Love the Job You’re In
Scripture “Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” (Colossians 3:23, NLT) Word Some people think that loving their work means they won’t have to work hard, or that they won’t have frustrations. No, those things are all a part of life. But […]
Prepare for your blessings
Scripture “The Lord will grant you abundant prosperity…” (Deuteronomy 28:11, NIV) Word God has a place of abundance in store for you! It’s a place where all needs are supplied — a place of joy, happiness, and victory. But in order to experience all the great things that God has prepared, there are some conditions […]
Just do it!
Scripture “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.” (I Chronicles 28:20, ESV) Word […]
Praising in the Midnight Hour
Scripture “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.” (Acts 16:25–26, NIV) Word Paul and […]
Let Go of What Didn’t Work Out
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 don’t plan, do you find yourself trying to reason it all out, or looking for a place […]
Let Him Order Your Steps
Scripture “…nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42, NKJV) Word Like most people at this time of year, you are probably thinking about some pretty big dreams and goals. That’s great. We should. But no matter what has happened in the past or what you’re dreaming for in the future, why don’t […]
