Tag: lakewood Posts
For Your Own Sake
Scripture “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins” (Matthew 6:14–15, NIV) Word In life, we all have unfair things that happen to us. We can choose to hold […]
Recognize What You Have
Scripture “So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him” (1 Samuel 17:50, NIV) Word So often we focus on what we don’t have, how big our obstacles are, and how bad the economy is. “Joel, I don’t […]
Make Room
Scripture “I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you. You will still be eating last year’s harvest when you will have to move it out to make room for the new” (Leviticus 26:9–10, NIV) Word God wants to bless you […]
In His Eyes
Scripture “As parents feel for their children, God feels for those who fear Him. He knows us inside and out…” (Psalm 103:13–14, The Message) Word I always find it interesting to see how a parent views their new baby. It doesn’t matter what that baby looks like; it doesn’t matter if their head is still […]
The Place of Blessing
Scripture “Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with food there” (1 Kings 17:2–4, NIV) Word As a child of the Most High God, […]
Our Father
Scripture “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name” (Matthew 6:9, NIV) Word In the Lord’s Prayer, have you ever really noticed how God wants you to address Him? Yes, He is the Almighty King of the universe. Yes, He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning […]
Thanks Be to God
Scripture “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ…” (2 Corinthians 2:14, NKJ) Word God promises to always lead us into victory! That means, no matter what you are facing, no matter what’s going on in the world around you, no matter what anybody says, you should always be thanking […]
Constant Gratitude
Scripture “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!” (1 Chronicles 16:34, AMP) Word No matter what may be happening in the world around you, you can always find something to thank God for. Gratitude is a powerful force that opens the door to God’s blessing. […]
He Holds the Keys
Scripture “I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades” (Revelation 1:18, NIV) Word Have you ever been locked out of your car or house? It can be very frustrating and inconvenient. Not having your keys can keep […]
Prolong Your Life
Scripture “Do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity” (Proverbs 3:1–2, NIV) Word So many people today are looking for ways to prolong their lives and renew their youth, but God already has a fail-proof system outlined […]
Sufficient Grace
Scripture “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness…” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV) Word Everyone has days when they feel weak or times when they feel overwhelmed. But God has given us His grace to carry us through these difficult times and empower us to move forward in victory. […]
Gifts By Grace
Scripture “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us…” (Romans 12:6, NIV) Word God has given each of us gifts, and He’s given us the grace, the supernatural power to operate in those gifts. In other words, if God has called you to do something, He has equipped you by […]
