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Whatever You Do Will Prosper
Scripture “He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers” (Psalm 1:3, NIV) Word God’s plan is for you to prosper and be successful in every area of your life. Some people might say, “I don’t see how […]
Look for God’s Favor
Scripture “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (Luke 11:9, NIV) Word When you go about your day, are you looking for God’s favor? Do you expect His goodness to overflow? Many people wake up […]
Don’t Stop Short
Scripture “And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation]” (2 Corinthians […]
Get Excited About Your Future!
Scripture “But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day” (Proverbs 4:18, ESV) Word No matter what is happening in your life today, as a believer in Jesus, you have a reason to be excited about your future! If things seem dark right now, […]
The Fullness of the Blessing
Scripture “I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ” (Romans 15:29, NIV) Word As believers in Jesus, we have what the Scripture calls “the blessing.” It’s God’s empowerment, His divine enablement to accomplish the dreams He’s given us. The blessing is simply God’s […]
This One Thing
Scripture “…I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead” (Philippians 3:13, NLT) Word Are you determined to forget the past? I know many people don’t fully understand what that means. They wonder, “How can I forget something that’s happened to me?” But one definition of the word […]
Value Every Moment
Scripture “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12, NIV) Word Sometimes, our days can be so full and busy that we forget how precious and fragile life here on earth really is. It can be so easy to allow little things to creep in and […]
Abide in Him
Scripture “I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who abides in Me while I abide in him produces much fruit…” (John 15:5) Word Did you know that God wants you to live in Him? He wants to be your source of life. He wants you to abide in Him and rely on […]
Free for All
Scripture “…God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear Him and do what is right” (Acts 10:34–35, NIV) Word Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom — and God’s freedom is free for everyone! It doesn’t matter what your nationality or heritage is, or who your family […]
Declare Your Freedom
Scripture “You have been set free from sin…” (Romans 6:18, NIV) Word Today in America, we celebrate Independence Day. July 4, 1776 was the day America declared her independence, but the battle for freedom went on until 1783 — seven years later. Even though the people declared their freedom in 1776, they had to […]
Let the Encouragement Flow
Scripture “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up” (Proverbs 12:25, NLT) Word When you see someone who is struggling, a co-worker who is discouraged, a friend who is not up to par, how do you respond? Our words can be what keeps a person going; our compliments can put […]
Speak as the Oracles of God
Scripture “If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God…” (1 Peter 4:11, NKJV) Word When God wants to speak to people on earth, do you know how He does it? Most often, He speaks through His people. He uses our voice to bring life, healing and hope to others. When you […]
