Tag: prayers Posts
He Makes Up the Difference
Scripture “…for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength)” (2 Corinthians 12:10, AMP) Word No matter what weakness you think you may have, no matter what inadequacies or setbacks you’ve encountered, God wants to give you His divine strength! He wants to make up […]
God Works for Your Good
Scripture “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28, NIV) Word God has a plan to take every adversity and every hardship you go through and use it. He’s not going to beat you down […]
Take Your Life Back
Scripture “…take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV) Word Everyone has days when they feel like life is out of control. This usually happens when we allow our circumstances to dictate our thoughts and attitudes. You might say, “Well, Joel, the economy is wreaking havoc on my […]
You Have the Advantage
Scripture “…His favor is for a lifetime…” (Psalm 30:5, AMP) Word One definition of the word “favor” is an advantage for success. When you put God first, when you obey His commands, you open the door for His favor — you have the advantage for success! Even if someone has wronged you and it […]
Thriving Every Day
Scripture “…I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)” (John 10:10, AMP) Word God doesn’t want you to live with a “barely-get-by” attitude. He has new seasons of increase in front of you. He wants you to thrive, to live an abundant, […]
Your Days are Written
Scripture “…all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be” (Psalm 139:16, NIV) Word Did you know that God has already written out the story of your life? He’s written out plans for your good, plans to prosper you, plans for peace. That doesn’t mean […]
Somebody’s Rooting for You
Scripture “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us”(Hebrews 12:1, NIV) WordI grew up playing sports, and I’ve experienced the difference it makes to have […]
What God Calls You
Scripture “And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, ‘The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor’ ” (Judges 6:12, ESV) Word In scripture, God called Gideon a mighty man of fearless courage. Now Gideon looked around and said, “God couldn’t be talking about me. I come from […]
Call It Like You See It
Scripture “God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did” (Romans 4:17b, NKJ) Word One thing I’ve learned is that God calls the things that are not as if they already are. He doesn’t call you what you are; He calls you the way He […]
See His Goodness
Scripture “I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living” (Psalm 27:13, NIV) Word David was going through a tough time when he made the declaration in today’s verse. Things weren’t going his way. But he said in effect, “I’m not worried. I’m not […]
The Way of the Righteous
Scripture “…The righteous give generously” (Psalm 37:21, NIV) Word Did you know that when you give to others in need, the Bible says it’s like giving directly to God Himself? When you step out and bless other people, you are honoring and blessing the Lord. The scripture tells us to give our best, to give […]
Arise, Shine
Scripture “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you” (Isaiah 60:1, NIV) Word I believe that in the coming decade, God wants to exceed your expectations! He has amazing things stored up for you. He’ll take you places that you’ve never dreamed and give you breaks that […]
