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Sudden Breakthroughs
Scripture “…the Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like the bursting out of great waters…” (2 Samuel 5:20, AMP) Word God wants to give you a breakthrough—a sudden burst of His favor; an explosion of His goodness. He wants to release His power in such a way that it overwhelms you and drives […]
It’s Time to Thrive
Scripture “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 1:2, NKJV) Word Many people today are living in “survival mode.” If they can just make it through the day, they’ve accomplished their goal. And, there are times when circumstances can seem overwhelming. […]
The Report of the Lord
Scripture “I have heard a report from the Lord…” (Jeremiah 49:14, AMP) Word Every day we get “reports” from the news, our experiences, our friends and family, and many other sources. We also get reports from the Word of God, which oftentimes contradicts what everyone else is saying. That’s when we have a choice to […]
He Orders Your Steps
Scripture “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord…” (Psalm 37:23, KJV) Word When we encounter difficult situations, we can be tempted to wonder if we are on the right path for our lives. And yes, sometimes we make poor choices that get us off course. But if your heart is following […]
Choose to Trust
Scripture “Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust…” (Psalm 40:4, NIV) Word Trusting in the Lord is a decision we make just like any other decision we make in life. You chose what to wear today, you probably chose what you would have for breakfast, and you can choose to trust God […]
Iron Sharpens Iron
Scripture “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17, NIV) Word One of the best things I’ve learned is that God does not bring people into our lives so that we can make them just like us. God loves variety and He wants us to be different from each other. He’s given […]
Restoration Mentality
Scripture “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…” (Joel 2:25, ESV) Word We serve a God of restoration! You may have had some disappointments or unfair things happen in your life; but instead of dwelling on the past and living in defeat, choose to focus on His promises because […]
Where the Blessing Is
Scripture “How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity…for there the Lord has commanded the blessing…” (Psalm 133:1–3, AMP) Word So many people today desire God’s blessing in their lives which is great! However, did you know that He commands blessing on us when we are at peace with […]
A Heart at Peace
Scripture “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” (Proverbs 14:30, NIV) Word The best thing you can do for health is to set your heart at peace with God. Peace is such a powerful position. It is a position of life and strength. Peace literally means “to set […]
Heaven’s Currency
Scripture “And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and [really] believing, you will receive.” (Matthew 21:22, AMP) Word In the natural realm, we exchange money for the things we want and need. But in the spiritual realm, faith is what we exchange. The Bible tells us that when we pray, if we have […]
Approved
Scripture “Before I formed you in the womb I knew [and] approved of you…” (Jeremiah 1:5, AMP) Word Did you know that God was thinking about you before you were ever born? He knew everything about you before you were in your mother’s womb. He created you on purpose, for a purpose. He carefully planned […]
His Thoughts toward You
Scripture “How precious are Your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand!” (Psalm 139:17–18, NLT) Word Did you know God is thinking about you right now? He thinks about you constantly. You are always on His mind. Do you know what He’s […]
