Tag: scripture Posts
Rising Up
Scripture “…stand and see the salvation of the Lord…” (2 Chronicles 20:17, NASB) Word So many people today run from anything that’s hard. They run from their problems. They run from responsibility. They run from people they don’t like. They run from the past. They run from anything that makes them uncomfortable. Instead of facing […]
Success
Scripture “Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you.” (Ecclesiastes 11:1, NLT) Word God has a system that is based on the principle of sowing and reaping. In other words, what you pour out to others will come back to you in increased measure. When you give generously, […]
Beyond Critical Voices
Scripture “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise…” (Micah 7:8, NIV) Word Anytime you set out to do something great in life, there will be critics. If you’re going to be a great businessperson, coach, student, leader or employee, there will be opposition. The more success you have, […]
When Things Are Out of Control
Scripture “Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression or an offense.” (Proverbs 19:11, AMP) Word Every day, we have opportunities to get upset, be frustrated, or get offended. Maybe you had plans that didn’t work out, or someone was rude to you at the office. […]
When to Turn Away
Scripture “Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.” (Psalm 119:37, NIV) Word In order to live the life of victory God has promised, you have to be very selective about what you give your time and attention to. You have to recognize which thoughts to ignore, which comments […]
Rising Up
Scripture “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31, KJV) Word We serve a God of increase. He wants you to continually rise up higher in Him. He […]
On Your Side!
Scripture “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31, NIV) Word Joshua chapter six tells the story about how the odds were stacked against Joshua and the people of Israel. They were standing at the massive walls of Jericho that many thought […]
New Levels
Scripture “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7, NLT) Word God’s desire is that we continually progress, that we reach higher heights and go to new levels. Oftentimes, as soon as we make the decision to step out in faith and […]
Even Brighter
Scripture “The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.” (Proverbs 4:18, NLT) Word Are you facing a situation that seems dark today? As a believer, God promises that your path will shine brighter and brighter as you seek His truth and […]
Moving Up Higher
Scripture “You will arise and have mercy on Zion; for the time to favor her, yes, the set time, has come.” (Psalm 102:13, NKJV) Word One thing I’ve learned in my life is that God likes to outdo Himself. His dream for your life is so much bigger than your own. His ways are higher, […]
Plug In!
Scripture “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.” (Isaiah 40:29, NKJV) Word Everyone goes through seasons in life that seem overwhelming; times when you’ve felt drained of strength and power. But, you haven’t been left without hope. You haven’t been left without an answer. The God […]
Take Off the Limits
Scripture “I have seen that everything [human] has its limits and end [no matter how extensive, noble, and excellent]; but Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity].” Psalm 119:96, AMP Word Did you know you can limit your life by dwelling on the wrong things? So often, wrong thinking keeps people […]
