Tag: scripture Posts
Let This Be Your Prayer
Scripture “…Nevertheless not my will, but Yours, be done” (Luke 22:42b, NKJV) Word Like many people today, I have big dreams and goals. I have desires in my heart. But my prayer now is, “God, not my will, but let Your will be done.” If a door closes, it’s no big deal; I let it […]
Letting Go
Scripture “I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead” (Philippians 3:13, NKJV) Word We all go through disappointments, setbacks and things that we don’t understand. Maybe you prayed for a loved one, but they didn’t […]
He’ll Get You Back on Track
Scripture “Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths” (Psalm 25:4, NKJV) Word Like most cars today, I have a navigation system. I can program it to take me to a certain location. All along the way, the announcer will give me instructions, “Turn left in a quarter of a mile. Take this […]
Your Mistake is Not Bigger than God
Scripture “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11, NKJV) Word Oftentimes, I hear people say, “Joel, I’ve just blown it so many times. I had this major setback. I don’t see how […]
How to Start the Day
Scripture “Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing aloud on their beds” (Psalm 149:5, NKJV) Word As you woke up this morning, what was the first thing that went through your mind? Did you wake up with a song of praise on your lips? When we start the day in worship, we […]
The Sacrifice of Praise
Scripture “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15, NKJV) Word Have you ever thought about what it means to continually offer up a sacrifice of praise? That word “sacrifice” means that it cost you something. […]
Say What?
Scripture “Since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13, NKJV) Word Scripture says, “The spirit of faith is in our words.” My question today is, “What’s coming out of your mouth?” Are you talking about […]
When You’re in Deep
Scripture “They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep” (Psalm 107:24, NIV) Word The scripture says is Psalm 107:23, “They that go down to the sea and do business in deep waters, they will see the wonders of God.” Friend, you and I were created to do business in deep […]
Change Your Life
Scripture “Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory” (Proverbs 11:14, NASB) Word Are you facing an important decision today? God wants to give you the answer. He wants to direct your steps. Many times, He will speak to us through the people He has placed in […]
Walk Through
Scripture “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me…” (Psalm 23:4, NKJV) Word Have you ever gone through something and felt like it was the valley of the shadow of death? During the tough times, it’s easy to get discouraged. But I […]
It’s All in Your Mind
Scripture “Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind…” (Romans 12:2, AMP) Word Many people today don’t realize that the reason they’re not happy, the reason they’re not enjoying life is simply because they’ve […]
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. Oftentimes, this happens when we allow our circumstances to dictate our thoughts and attitudes. You might say, “Well, Joel, the economy is wreaking havoc on my business,” […]
