THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WHATEVER YOU NEED, GOD IS YOUR SOURCE AND SUPPLY

WHATEVER you need today, know that GOD is your source and supply. You may feel tired and weary from a long spiritual or emotional battle. God PROMISES that He increases our STRENGTH and causes it to MULTIPLY. One of the ways God fills us with His strength is by giving us His JOY. When we have joy, we have strength to OVERCOME. Joy is a supernatural EMPOWERMENT that is deposited on the INSIDE of you. As you meditate on the goodness and faithfulness of our God, you won’t be able to help but FEEL His joy. Like rivers of living water, joy will flow forth from you, refreshing and strengthening you so that you have the power to overcome EVERY obstacle you may be facing. If you feel faint or weary, remember, there’s a harvest of BLESSING in store for you. Let FAITH rise in your heart as you meditate on His promises. Let Him fill you with His PEACE and JOY so that you will have an ABUNDANCE of strength. As you do, you will be empowered to live the life of VICTORY the Lord has in store for you!

Today’s Scripture:

He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength [causing it to multiply and making it to abound].

Isaiah 40:29, AMPC

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GET UP EACH DAY IN FAITH, EXPECTING GOD’S FAVOR

You may have been dealing with the same problem for ten years. Your situation may LOOK as though it’s NEVER going to change, but in a split second, God can totally RESOLVE it. “SUDDENLY.” You won’t expect it. It’s out of the ordinary, and it’s not small. No matter how long it’s been, no matter what you’re facing, you’ve got to BELIEVE that God is full of SURPRISES. One touch of His FAVOR and He can move the wrong people out of your life and move the right people INTO your life. One touch of God’s favor and He can take you from having barely enough to having MORE than enough. YOU may not see how it’s all going to work out, but you don’t HAVE to figure it all out. God is saying, “You need to get ready. You haven’t seen My explosive BLESSINGS. You haven’t seen the surpassing greatness of My FAVOR.” Your part is to simply BELIEVE; to get up each day in FAITH, EXPECTING God’s favor. Expect something GOOD to happen to you today. Expect God to SURPRISE you!

Today’s Scripture:

“I foretold the former things long ago, my mouth announced them and I made them known; then suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.”

Isaiah 48:3, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

DWELL ON THE FACT, THAT ALMIGHTY GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE

God has promised to be your Protector, your Defender, your Strength, your Shelter and SO much more! Even when the storms of life come against you, as long as you are dwelling in HIM, you dwell in SAFETY and TRUST—nothing can take away your PEACE and JOY. What does it mean to DWELL in Him? One of the definitions of the word “dwell” means to keep your attention directed toward something. The more you keep your attention directed toward GOD, the more you will KNOW Him and the more CONFIDENCE you will have in Him. When you focus your heart and mind on the Word of God and declare His promises over your life, you are DWELLING in Him. When you lift your voice in worship and give Him GLORY and HONOR, you are dwelling in Him. When you spend time MEDITATING on Him and connecting to Him through PRAYER, you are dwelling in Him. I know lots of us are facing difficult and uncertain times right now. DWELL on the fact that Almighty God IS on your side. Dwell of the fact that He’s promised to fight your battles FOR you and no weapon formed against you will EVER prosper. If you start thinking these kinds of THOUGHTS, you will be filled with FAITH and CONFIDENCE, no matter WHAT comes against you.

Today’s Scripture:

“In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust.”

(Psalm 4:8, AMPC)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

LOOK FOR WAYS TO WALK IN PEACE WITH THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE

If we realized the destructive force that STRIFE is, we would be more careful to not allow it into our relationships. It can creep into relationships by starting small, maybe through a comment or a wrong look from someone, and can then escalate into something much bigger. When we let our guard down and say things that are disrespectful, hurtful or demeaning, we’re not just damaging our relationship, we’re inviting the destructive SPIRIT of strife into that relationship. But when you choose to CEASE from strife and OVERLOOK an offense, you are acting HONORABLY and honoring GOD. How do you avoid strife? The Bible tells us that LOVE covers over many offenses. Love STOPS strife. It means that you give people the benefit of the doubt. You consider what THEY may be going through instead of focusing on how they reacted to YOU. Maybe someone was short with you at the office, but they may have a loved one in the hospital. Instead of getting upset, walk in LOVE—be patient and KIND to them. LOOK for ways to walk in PEACE with the people in your life and put an END to strife!

Today’s Scripture:

“It is an honor for a man to cease from strife…”

Proverbs 20:3, AMP

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD HAS PROMISED VICTORY, AND IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

What are YOU believing God for today? Promotion? Healing? Stronger relationships? Freedom from addiction? God has promised ALL these things to you in His Word. He wants you to live in BLESSING and WHLOENESS all the days of your life. But in order to experience His promises, we have to do OUR part. We have to keep believing and TRUSTING in Him. That’s what today’s verse is saying: if we will stay in faith, if we will keep believing, keep hoping, and keep doing the right thing, God PROMISES there will be a reward. One translation says, “Don’t get discouraged. PAYDAY is coming!”

Have you been praying and believing for something that seems like it’s taking a lot longer to see the answer than you thought? Many times, people can miss God’s best simply because they give up before they see their “due season” come. Don’t let that be YOU! Be ENCOURAGED today, your answer is CLOSER than you think. If it seems like things are getting more difficult, remember, when the intensity heats up, that means you are closer to your VICTORY. It always seems darkest just before the dawn arrives. You serve a FAITHFUL God, and He’s working behind the scenes on your behalf. Don’t cast away your confidence today, because your reward IS coming. And just like a new mother forgets about her labor pain when she is finally holding her newborn, you’ll forget about your struggle when you are holding on to your PROMISE. While you’re waiting, keep an attitude of FAITH and EXPECTANCY. Wake up every morning and say out loud, “I’ve come TOO FAR to give up now. My due season IS coming. I WILL reap my harvest.” Stay in FAITH and look for His hand of BLESSING because He has promised you VICTORY, and it’s CLOSER than you THINK!

Today’s Scripture:

“So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you!”

Hebrews 10:35, NLT

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

ACT LIKE IT’S TRUE, BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAITH THAT IT IS

FAVOR is a part of your INHERITANCE! You don’t have to beg God for it. As a believer in Jesus, you are in COVENANT with Him. That means that everything He has is YOURS!

The way you tap INTO that favor, or ACTIVATE it, is by thanking Him for it. Say, “Father, thank You for Your favor today. Thank You that Your favor is causing me to be at the right place at the right time. Thank You that Your favor is causing people to WANT to be good to me.” See, you don’t have to pray about something that you already HAVE, just RECEIVE it by thanking Him.

Before I start MY day, I never say, “God, please give me Your favor. Please give me Your anointing.” No, I simply say, “God, THANK You for Your anointing. Thank You for Your FAVOR on my life. Thank You for equipping and EMPOWERING me.” See, I know that it’s all part of my INHERITANCE. So I just act like it’s TRUE, because I have FAITH that it is!

Today, ACTIVATE His promises by faith. Praise and thank Him for His GOODNESS and for BLESSING your life. Receive His Word as TRUTH and hold it in your heart because He has ALREADY given His favor and blessing to you!

Today’s Scripture:

“…the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”

Psalm 84:11, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

CHOOSE TO RECEIVE GOD’S PEACE TODAY…

No matter what may be going on all around you today, you can STILL live in peace. The Scripture encourages us to not let our hearts be troubled. In other words, don’t meditate on all the negative things in this world to the point that it steals your PEACE. If you have fear, worry or anxiety AND I know a lot of folks do right now, recognize that those feelings aren’t from God because He has promised to give you a spirit of POWER, LOVE and a sound MIND. There is tremendous POWER in peace. When you are at peace inside, you can think more clearly. You can hear the voice of God more easily. You’ll make better DECISIONS. Even your physical body responds to peace. The enemy knows this, and HIS goal is to STEAL your peace. He tries to set you UP to get upset. But when you CHOOSE to receive GOD’S peace, NO weapon formed against you will prosper. You can live in peace, you can live in JOY, and you can live the abundant life GOD has for you.

Today’s Scripture:

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

John 14:27, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

MAGNIFY YOUR GOD INSTEAD OF MAGNIFYING YOUR PROBLEMS

Every day that we are GIVEN is a precious GIFT from Almighty God. We should wake up every morning with a GRATEFUL attitude, full of FAITH and EXPECTANCY for what the Lord has in store. Sure, right now we’re ALL facing some new challenges in our lives, and maybe your life doesn’t seem to be going in the direction you planned. But remember, each new DAY is a chance to stand strong in the midst of adversity and see the FAITHFULNESS of God. EVERY new day is an OPPORTUNITY to praise and thank Him, to MAGNIFY your God instead of magnifying your problems. This is the day that the LORD has made; let us REJOICE and be GLAD in it! Be glad that God has promised to NEVER leave you or forsake you. Be glad that God has given you a sound, healthy MIND. REJOICE that He IS making a way where there seems to be no way! Focus on the GIFT of each and every day and REJOICE in what God has DONE in your life!

Today’s Scripture:

“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Psalm 118:24, NKJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WHEN YOU MAKE THE CHOICE TO PUT AN END TO WORRY, GOD WILL GIVE YOU HIS PEACE

God doesn’t want you to live worried and anxious about ANYTHING. He knows that worry is counterproductive. It steals your PEACE and JOY and affects EVERY area of your life, even your SLEEP! Have you heard the saying, “Don’t worry yourself sick?” Yes, worrying will actually make you physically ILL. You won’t ever gain ANYTHING by worrying, in fact it causes you to lose precious moments that you can never live again. The GOOD news is, God has promised to bring you VICTORY over worry. When you make the choice to put an END to worry, God will give you HIS peace. Decide today to put an END to worry in your life. Don’t feed worry by focusing on BAD news all the time. Sure, we should be informed, but we should be MOST informed of the truth of the Word of GOD. Choose TODAY to feed your faith and fill your heart and mind with God’s PROMISES. Declare EVERY day, “My God shall supply ALL my needs. He makes a way out of NO way. He is a RESTORER and REDEEMER.” As you focus on God’s Word, you’ll drive OUT worry and fill your heart with FAITH and EXPECTANCY. You’ll be filled with HOPE and JOY and move forward into the blessings GOD has in store for you!

Decide TODAY to put an END to worry in your life. Choose to feed your FAITH and fill your mind with God’s PROMISES. As you focus on God’s Word, you’ll drive OUT worry and fill your heart with faith and expectancy; and you’ll be EMPOWERED to move FORWARD into the life of BLESSING He has in store for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”

(Matthew 6:27, NIV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

LIFT UP YOUR EYES, BECAUSE WE SERVE ALMIGHTY GOD

Are you facing a challenge today that seems overwhelming? Through FAITH and PATIENCE, you will see God’s promises come to pass in your life. Understand that the enemy ALWAYS fights the hardest when he knows you are closest to your BREAKTHROUGH. He’d leave you alone if he thought you were going to live in mediocrity. If you keep pressing on toward your promise, through FAITH and PATIENCE, you WILL get there. Don’t be like the Israelites in the Old Testament who were right next to the Promised Land when they talked themselves out of it. They said, “There are giants in the land. It’s too difficult.” No, don’t look at the obstacles in your life today; lift UP your eyes because you serve Almighty God. Follow the example of Caleb who kept his focus on GOD and said, “Moses, we are WELL ABLE to defeat these people. Let us go up at once and take the land!” Stand in FAITH and keep BELIEVING because God WILL take you places that you never dreamed. As you press toward the promise, you will see God’s hand of BLESSING in your life and He will lead you into YOUR promised land!

Today’s Scripture:

…imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Hebrews 6:12, NIV