THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WE CREATE ‘OUR’ WORLD, WITH OUR WORDS

Scripture tells us that there is creative POWER in the words we DECLARE. In the same way that God created the world with HIS words in Genesis 1, WE “create” our own world with OUR words. We can create an atmosphere of PEACE, JOY, POWER and LOVE with our words, or we can create an atmosphere of strife, confusion and defeat.

Today, I encourage YOU to use your words to open the door for God to MOVE by declaring His Word over YOUR life. Declare that His strength IS at work in you. Declare that NO weapon formed against you is going to prosper. As you declare God’s WORD over your life, you’ll see it come to pass. You’ll feel His STRENGTH, JOY and VICTORY rising up inside of you so that you can embrace the life of BLESSING He has prepared for you.

Today’s Scripture:

“Now may the Lord’s strength be displayed, just as You have declared”

(Numbers 14:17, NIV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

IT’S TIME TO TURN THE PAGE AND SEE THE BLESSING GOD HAS IN STORE FOR YOUR LIFE

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 that you won’t go through negative situations. It means that God will use everything you go through to move you forward TOWARD that good plan.

When things happen that we don’t understand, it’s easy to think, “Why did this happen? Why did this friend betray me? Why did this company lay me off? Why didn’t I get that promotion?” You can’t let the things you don’t understand keep you stuck on the same page in the story of your life. You have to DECIDE to TURN the page so that you can see the VICTORY waiting for you in the NEXT chapter.

If you are facing a difficulty today, know that God’s plan is to turn it around and use it for your GOOD. The story of your life is NOT over! Keep moving FORWARD, keep BELIEVING, keep HOPING, keep FORGIVING because your days are written out for GOOD, and it’s time to TURN THE PAGE and see the BLESSING HE has in store for your life!

Today’s Scripture:

“…all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”

Psalm 139:16, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WE SET OUR FUTURE ACCORDING TO WHAT WE CHOOSE TO SAY

Are you ready to see something NEW in your life? The question is what have you been DECLARING? Are you declaring what you see in your CIRCUMSTANCES? Are you declaring your WORRIES and FRUSTRATIONS to others, or are you declaring God’s GOODNESS and PROMISES over your life?

Scripture tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. That means we set our future according to what we choose to SAY. If you need to see change in your circumstances, then start by changing your WORDS. Don’t use your words to DESCRIBE your situation; use your words to CHANGE your situation. Start declaring NEW things in order to start SEEING new things! Declare BLESSING, declare PEACE, declare WHOLENESS—declare His WORD and watch Him shape YOUR FUTURE and lead you into the wonderful NEW THINGS He has prepared for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you”

(Isaiah 42:9, NIV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

EQUIPPED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT, YOU ARE MORE THAN A CONQUEROR

Sometimes, people get DISTRACTED by what they consider to be a DISADVANTAGE or WEAKNESS in their lives. It may be something about their personality or looks that they don’t like. Or, maybe they’ve been through an unfair situation: a divorce, a bad business deal or a bad break. We ALL have things that can feel like disadvantages; things that make it HARDER on us. It may even be a PHYSICAL handicap, and you can’t get around like you used to. But just because you have a “disadvantage,” just because you’ve been through a tough time doesn’t mean you’re supposed to sit back and settle where you ARE. God still has something GREAT for you to do! He wants to show Himself STRONG in and THROUGH you, and He’s given you His Holy Spirit to EQUIP you in this life.

Today let the Holy Spirit HELP you when you feel weak. Let Him EMPOWER you with TRUTH that will set you FREE. Stay in faith and don’t get negative toward yourself OR your future. Let God take what you think is a liability and turn it into an ASSET! Let Him take what you think is a disadvantage and turn it around to be an ADVANTAGE! Remember, you are MORE than a conqueror today and EVERY day because HE is strong IN you!

Today’s Scripture:

“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness…”

Romans 8:26, NLT

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

TODAY, START SAYING WHAT GOD SAYS….

Do you need a MIRACLE in your life for something that seems impossible? With man it may BE, but we serve the ALL-powerful God, and He can create something out of NOTHING! He can MAKE a way when there seems to BE no way and OPEN DOORS that seemed closed forever!

Genesis tells us that in the beginning, God created the heavens and earth, but before He spoke the world into existence, it was formless and void. If God can make the world out of nothing, He can take the empty places in your life and create something beautiful, TOO! He can speak LIGHT into your darkest hour. He can take your formless DREAMS and give them shape. He can resurrect your dormant GIFTS and TALENTS! He can make your crooked places STRAIGHT!

Remember, you are created in the image of Almighty God. There’s POWER in YOUR words, and there’s power when you’re in agreement with HIM. Start saying what GOD says about your situation. Speak LIFE to your broken dreams today. Speak HOPE into the hopeless places. Keep an attitude of FAITH and EXPECTANCY because He will turn things around for you and create SOMETHING out of NOTHING!

Today’s Scripture:

“Now the earth was formless and empty…and God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”

Genesis 1:2-3, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

AS A BELIEVER, YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE

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 which means you have the advantage for SUCCESS! Even if someone may have wronged you and it looks like they have the upper hand, even if it looks like things are never going to change, keep reminding yourself, “I have an ADVANTAGE. GOD is in control of my DESTINY. HE is fighting my battles FOR me. He is my VINDICATOR. And it’s just a matter of time before things change in MY favor.”

In Hebrews it says, “Don’t cast away your CONFIDENCE.” One translation says, “PAYDAY is coming.” In the difficult times, you have to remind yourself that payday IS on the way! God is a FAITHFUL God. If you’ll keep doing the RIGHT thing, HONORING Him, EXPECTING His favor, God PROMISES that He will pay you back. He will restore EVERYTHING in your life that the enemy has stolen. Remember, you have the ADVANTAGE today!

Today’s Scripture:

…His favor is for a lifetime…

Psalm 30:5, AMP

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD’S TRUTH SETS US FREE

Scripture tells us that every person has been given a measure of FAITH. Faith can grow and INCREASE, or it can be diminished. Notice today’s scripture doesn’t say, “Faith comes by having heard the Word of God one time.” It’s by HEARING—present tense. Sure, God’s Word can transform us in an instant. But most of the time, we need to hear God’s truth over and OVER AGAIN in order for it to become ACTIVE in our lives. The more we hear the Word, the more His truth chisels away at the doubt and unbelief that’s been built up over the years. His truth sets us FREE and causes our faith to GROW!

Just as a seed needs water DAILY to grow, your spirit needs the Word of GOD daily. Your faith needs to be WATERED by His Word. It can be as simple as selecting a few scriptures to MEDITATE on daily. Write them down and carry them in your purse or wallet. Read them out loud OVER AND OVER. Let His truth sink down into your HEART and move you forward into the FREEDOM and VICTORY He has prepared for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

Romans 10:17, NKJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

BEING SUCCESSFUL ISN’T JUST ABOUT WHAT YOU MAKE HAPPEN FOR YOURSELF

There are a lot of people who are SUCCESSFUL in this world. They’ve ACCOMPLISHED their goals in the public eye. But being successful isn’t just about what you make happen for YOURSELF, it’s about what you make happen for OTHERS. It’s when you REALIZE, “God has blessed me not to just sit on my throne and let everybody see my ACCOMPLISHMENTS; God has blessed me to be a blessing to OTHERS. God has helped me to WIN so I can help somebody ELSE win.” In other words, it’s when you realize, “God helped me overcome this ADDICTION, now I’m going to find somebody and help THEM overcome.” Or, “God has blessed me with a happy FAMILY. I’m going to go find a family who is struggling and help THEM get back on track.” THAT’S what being SUCCESSFUL is really all about.

Today, look for ways to help others SUCCEED. Reach back and give FREELY of the TALENTS and ABILITIES you’ve been given. As you do, YOU’LL rise up higher and live in the fullness of the blessing God has prepared for YOU!

Today’s Scripture:

“…Freely you have received; freely give.”

Matthew 10:8, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD VINDICATED HIS PEOPLE, AND HE WILL VINDICATE YOU

God sees and cares about EVERYTHING that happens in your life. He’s seen every wrong that’s been done to you. He’s seen every unfair situation. He told the people of Israel, “I have seen your affliction. I have seen how badly you were treated those 430 years that you were in slavery.” Then He went on to say, “I have come down to deliver you.” When God brought them out, they didn’t come out empty-handed. God made their enemies hand over their gold and silver. God VINDICATED His people, and He will vindicate YOU!

Maybe someone has wronged YOU today. You could easily become bitter and angry and spend your life trying to pay them back. However, if you will give it to God and let HIM do it HIS way, scripture says He’ll pay you DOUBLE for your trouble! Today, know that He SEES where you are, He sees where you’ve BEEN, and He sees the STRUGGLES of your heart. RELEASE the struggle to Him and let HIM reward you with His EVERLASTING promises.

Today’s Scripture:

“I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul.”

Psalm 31:7, NLT

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD WILL COMFORT, REVIVE, RESTORE AND BLESS YOU BECAUSE HE IS FOREVER FAITHFUL

God is ALWAYS present with you. That means at all times, continually, perpetually, throughout all time, God is with you. In your day of trouble, He is there to HELP you. How is He your help? By providing whatever you NEED; by opening doors for you; by orchestrating things in your FAVOR. “HELP” is specific to your NEED and we serve a God who is very SPECIFIC. Because He is ALWAYS with you, He always knows exactly what you NEED!

Today, are you facing trouble or adversity? Know that God is WITH you. Look to HIM for help. TRUST that He has the answer, and that He IS working things out in your favor. As you continue to BELIEVE Him and follow HIS direction, He will lead you in the way that you should go. He will COMFORT you, REVIVE you, RESTORE you and BLESS you! He will be your EVER-PRESENT help because He is forever FAITHFUL to His Word!

Today’s Scripture:

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

Psalm 46:1, NIV