THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD WILL PROLONG, AND FILL YOUR DAYS WITH PEACE AND PROSPERITY

So many people today are looking for ways to PROLONG their lives and renew their YOUTH, but God ALREADY has a fail-proof system outlined in His WORD. It says in Isaiah that when you put your HOPE in HIM, He will RENEW your youth. Today’s verse tells us that when you keep His Word close to your heart, it will PROLONG your life.

Notice it doesn’t say that you will just have a long, drawn out, ordinary life. No, God promises that He will PROLONG your life and fill your days with PEACE and PROSPERITY. He wants you to live FULFILLED and HAPPY all the days of your life. That’s why it’s so important to keep His Word FIRST PLACE in your life. We can’t allow distractions to steal our focus or get us off course. Today, choose to keep His commands in your HEART and enjoy His PEACE and PROSPERITY all the days of your life.

Today’s Scripture:

“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.”

(Proverbs 3:1-2, NIV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUE PLACE OF SAFETY AND REST FOR YOUR SOUL

Have you ever watched children play hide and seek? They look for the best place to hide in the house or yard and wait quietly for their friend to try to find them. It’s a fun game for kids, but even as adults, we need a good place to hide from time to time. Sometimes we need a place of REFUGE, we need a place of SAFETY, and we need a place to REST when we feel overwhelmed by the circumstances of life—a place where the enemy of our soul can never find us.

The good news is that God has the perfect hiding place for you! You don’t have to hide in your job. You don’t have to hide in relationships. You don’t have to hide in food or addictions because God Himself promises to hide you! He freely offers you SHELTER from the storms of life any time you call upon His name.

Remember, there’s only one place the enemy cannot find you. There’s only one place where opposition cannot steal from you. There’s only one true place of SAFETY and REST for your soul, and that is in the arms of Jesus. Know that He LOVES you, and He is ready to RECEIVE you when you call upon His name!

Today’s Scripture:

“In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.”

(Psalm 27:5, NIV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

FAITH OPENS THE DOOR FOR GOD AND FEAR OPENS THE DOOR FOR THE ENEMY

In the same way that faith opens the door for GOD to work in our lives, FEAR opens the door for the enemy to work in our lives.

The Bible says that fear brings torment. Fear has no mercy. If you act on fear instead of acting on FAITH, it will keep you depressed, miserable and lonely. So many people today are missing out on God’s JOY, PEACE and VICTORY because they keep giving IN to fear. They feed fear by what they watch on TV or read in the news or on the internet. Do NOT let that be you! Romans tells us that faith comes by hearing the WORD of God. The more you fill your heart and mind with God’s Word, the stronger your FAITH will be so you can stand AGAINST the powers of darkness. Choose FAITH instead of fear by choosing God’s WORD.

Remember, the power that is IN you is GREATER than the power of fear. When thoughts come that say, “You’re not able,” choose FAITH by saying, “I CAN do all things through Christ!” Choose faith, OVERCOME fear and live in the FREEDOM GOD has in store for YOU!

Today’s Scripture:

“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

(Joshua 1:9, NLT)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

STAND STRONG AND FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH

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 the issues and dealing with them, they just take the easy way out and go down the path of least resistance. But if you’re going to live in victory the way God intends, you have to learn how to face your challenges HEAD ON.

Notice today’s verse doesn’t say, “Keep running until you see the salvation of the Lord.” It doesn’t say, “Bury your head in the sand until God delivers you.” No, God wants us to STAND STRONG, set our faces like a flint, and fight the good fight of FAITH. And the good news is that you don’t have to do it in your OWN strength! He’s EQUIPPED you with HIS supernatural POWER to overcome every obstacle.

Make the DECISION today to stand strong and face the challenges in your life. Be BOLD and dare to CONQUER! As you stand in FAITH, you will see the SALVATION, the DELIVERANCE of Almighty God in EVERY area of your life!

Today’s Scripture:

“…stand and see the salvation of the Lord…”

(2 Chronicles 20:17, NASB)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WHEN GOD HOLDS YOU IN HIS HAND, YOU ARE SAFE….

We all face situations in life that feel out of control. During times like these, it’s easy to get discouraged and allow fear to creep in; but instead, why don’t you FOCUS on the fact that GOD is holding you in the palm of His hand! There is nothing too difficult for Him; nothing’s impossible; nothing is beyond His ability. When God holds you in His hand, you are SAFE; you are CARED FOR; In His hand, there is VICTORY. In His hand, there is STRENGTH. In His hand, there is PROVISION. In His hand is EVERYTHING you need.

No matter what you may be going through today, you can trust that God is FOR you. Instead of getting down and depressed over your circumstances, LOOK UP and get a VISION of God turning that situation around. Let FAITH rise in your heart and focus on His FAVOR, PROMOTION and BLESSING. As you keep your heart and mind FOCUSED on Him and choose to obey His Word, you’ll see those supernatural BREAKS that will LAUNCH you further ahead than you ever thought possible because He holds you with HIS VICTORIOUS RIGHT HAND!

Today’s Scripture:

“Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you…I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand…”

Isaiah 41:10, AMPC

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

AS A BELIEVER, IF YOU’RE NOT EXPECTING FAVOR, THEN YOU’RE LIVING BELOW YOUR PRIVELEGES

God wants His people to be the MOST blessed! He wants His people to INCREASE so they can live as an example of His GOODNESS. But in order to partake of everything He has in store for us, we have to be open to what HE wants to do in our lives. We have to have a VISION for INCREASE. If you’re not EXPECTING favor, if you just get satisfied with where you ARE, then you’re living BELOW your privileges. But if you will get a VISION for increase, a vision of who you ARE as a child of the Most High God, you’ll see supernatural OPPORTUNITIES, FAVOR and INCREASE in your life.

Today, take time to focus your thoughts on GOD and His PROMISES. Meditate on His WORD. Look for what He is DOING and receive the BLESSINGS He has in store for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?”

(Isaiah 43:19, NLT)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD LONGS TO PROTECT AND DEFEND US AND GIVE US HIS STRENGTH

Where do you take refuge when the storms of LIFE come? Where do you go for COMFORT and SAFETY? Some people find it easy to turn to their friends, their job, or even a bowl of ice cream. There’s nothing wrong with any of those things, but God wants us to turn to HIM first. He wants us to take REFUGE in Him. He longs to PROTECT us, DEFEND us and give us His STRENGTH. We serve a GOOD God, and when we take refuge in HIM, He will pour out His abundant BLESSING in our lives.

Taste and see that the Lord is GOOD, and His PROMISES are good. When you turn to God, the Bible PROMISES that you will find rest and refuge for your SOUL. No matter what you may be facing today, come to the Father. He will give you His PEACE and STRENGTH as you take REFUGE in Him.

Today’s Scripture:

“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”

(Psalm 34:8, ESV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WHEN YOU WALK AND TALK LIKE YOU’RE BLESSED, THEN YOU’LL LIVE LIKE YOU’RE BLESSED

Your words have tremendous POWER. No matter what you may be facing today, the words of your mouth can help set the course for VICTORY or defeat. When you wake up with an attitude of FAITH and EXPECTANCY and declare that GOD is your refuge, you will be strengthened and empowered by His SPIRIT. When you TALK like you are blessed, when you WALK like you are blessed, then you will LIVE like you are blessed!

Understand that your WORDS are like seeds. When you DECLARE favor and blessing, you are SOWING favor and blessing, and you will reap a HARVEST of favor and blessing in return. That’s why its so important to take inventory of what you are SAYING on a regular basis. Even when challenges and obstacles arise, you have to rise up and say, “If God is FOR me, who can be AGAINST me?” EVERY DAY, let go of the weeds of unforgiveness and bitterness. Water YOUR seed with the Word of GOD so you can move FORWARD into the ABUNDANT life He has in store for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and on whom I rely]!'”

(Psalm 91:2, AMP)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

AS BELIEVERS, WE ARE EMPOWERED BY THE SAME SPIRIT THAT RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD

When you REFLECT something, you are exhibiting its LIKENESS. You are displaying its CHARACTERISTICS. Like a mirror, the Bible tells us that we should reflect the character and LIKENESS of Jesus. We should have His same ATTITUDE.

That may sound like a pretty tall order; after all, Jesus was the Son of GOD. But remember, when we accept Him as our Lord and Savior, WE become sons and daughters of God, TOO. We become EMPOWERED by the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead. That means we have the same POWER, the same spirit of HUMILITY, the same STRENGTH, and the same LOVE on the inside. We are EQUIPPED to follow His example and do what HE did. What did He do? Scripture says that Jesus went around doing GOOD and bringing HEALING to others; physically, spiritually AND emotionally.

Notice that today’s verse starts by saying, “LET…” In other words, WE have to open the door for God to work in our lives. We have to be the ones to humbly invite HIM in. Let that be your goal today—open your HEART to Him so you can REFLECT HIM in your attitude and actions!

Today’s Scripture:

“Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility].”

(Philippians 2:5, AMP)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

YOUR BODY IS GOD’S TEMPLE, HONOR HIM WITH THE CARE YOU TAKE OF IT

There is no doubt that being in shape SPIRITUALLY is the most important kind of FITNESS. But being in shape PHYSICALLY is very important as well. Some people know the BIBLE well – they pray often and know what TO do, but they don’t have the physical ENERGY to do anything at ALL. All THREE parts of your being – physical, emotional and spiritual – should be HEALTHY and in SYNC for you to function most productively. Your body is the TEMPLE of the Most High God, and you must HONOR Him with the care you take of it. Seek a balance, and try to be HEALTHY and God-honoring in EVERY part of life.

Today’s Scripture:

“For God has bought you with a great price. So use every part of your body to give glory back to God because he owns it.”

(1 Corinthians 6:20, TLB)