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Greater Than You Imagined
Scripture “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9, NIV Word Because God loves you, He has supernatural blessings in store for you: increase, favor, good breaks, supernatural opportunities. His dream for your life is so much greater than […]
Imitators of God
Scripture “Therefore be imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]. And walk in love…” Ephesians 5:1–2, AMP Word When people look at you, do they see your family resemblance? Perhaps in the natural, you have characteristics of your father or mother; maybe you have their eyes, or […]
Handpicked by God
Scripture “[In His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy…” Ephesians 1:4, AMP Word Before you were ever born, before the very foundation of the earth, God chose you. He approved you and called you His […]
New Garments
Scripture “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 splendor.” Isaiah 61:3, NIV Word Do you need a new garment today? I’m not talking about a physical garment. I’m talking about what’s […]
Refuse to Worry
Scripture “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” Matthew 6:27, NIV Word Are you worrying about something today? To worry means to allow something to revolve in your mind over and over again. God doesn’t want you to live worried or anxious about anything. He knows that worry […]
He Gives Strength
Scripture “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29, NIV Word Have you ever felt backed into a corner about a particular situation and couldn’t see a way out? We’ve all felt overwhelmed by the circumstances of life at one time or another. Be encouraged today because the […]
Delight in One Another
Scripture “And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us…” Ephesians 5:2, AMP Word Do you esteem and honor the people God has placed in your life? Sometimes it’s easy to take for granted your family and close friends, but it’s important to honor […]
Magnify the Lord
Scripture “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.” Psalm 34:3, KJV Word There is power when you magnify the Lord and exalt His name! When you magnify the Lord, you aren’t changing Him; you are changing the way you see Him. You are making Him bigger in your life […]
Step Out of the Boat
Scripture “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water. He said, ‘Come!’ So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and he came toward Jesus.”(Matthew 14:28–29, AMP) Word Why do you think Peter wanted to get out of the boat? Why did he all of […]
He Makes All Things New
Scripture “And He Who is seated on the throne said, See! I make all things new…” Revelation 21:5, AMP Word When God places a dream in your heart, when He puts a promise on the inside, He deposits within you everything you need to accomplish that dream. He wouldn’t give you the desire to do […]
Seek Love
Scripture “…The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7, NIV Word Is there someone in your life who has wronged or offended you? Maybe it was intentional, or maybe they don’t even know they’ve hurt you. […]
Thankful for the Kingdom
Scripture “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” Hebrews 12:28, NIV Word Thank God, we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken! The kingdom is simply God’s system. It’s His way of doing things. The Bible tells […]
