THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

GOD’S MERCY IS BIGGER THAN YOUR MISTAKE

The enemy knows that if we feel wrong on the inside, we’ll never become who we were created to be. He works overtime to try to bring guilt and shame on you, to make you feel as though you don’t deserve to be blessed. You have to turn off the accusing voices.

You may have made mistakes, but the moment you asked God to forgive you, He not only forgave you but He took it one step further and doesn’t even remember it anymore. Those condemning thoughts try to remind you of your past mistakes. You’ve already asked for forgiveness, which means that God doesn’t remember it. That voice is a sure sign the accuser is at work. You can either accept the shame and feel wrong on the inside or you can declare, “No, shame off me! I’ve been forgiven. I know God’s mercy is bigger than this mistake. If God doesn’t remember it, I’m not going to remember it either.”

Today’s Scripture

Isaiah 43:25, NKJV

“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins.”

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

START CARRYING YOURSELF WITH CONFIDENCE KNOWING THAT YOU ARE GOD’S MASTERPIECE.

Too often we base our value on how someone is treating us, how successful we are, how perfect a life we’ve lived. We base it on what we do, what our income is, who we know. The problem is that all those things can change. If you’re trying to get your value from how people treat you, then if they hurt or disappoint you, you’re going to feel devalued. If you’re basing your value upon your achievements, then if something negative happens, your sense of value will go down.

Your value should be based solely on the fact that you are a child of the Most High God. You have royalty in your blood. How someone treats you doesn’t change your value. Nothing you ever do, nothing you ever achieve, and nothing you ever overcome will make you any more VALUABLE. You are valuable right NOW. You have been fearfully and WONDERFULLY made. God calls you a MASTERPIECE. Start carrying yourself with CONFIDENCE.

Today’s Scripture

1 Peter 1:18–19, NLT

For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

DON’T TALK YOURSELF OUT OF IT, JUST OBEY…..

Many times we don’t realize that God is speaking to us. We feel an impression on the inside, a prompting to be good to someone. That’s not random. That’s God talking to us. Or, maybe you’re in a situation where you feel an uneasiness. Something says, “It’s not right. Stay away.” That’s not just your nerves. It’s God protecting you. Don’t ignore it, don’t talk yourself out of it; just obey. If you’ll follow that still, small voice, God says He will guide you along the best path for your life. If we’re listening to His still, small voice—the promptings, the suggestions, the alarms—He will save us from heartache and pain. He’ll lead us into promotion and favor. Too often we feel these impressions on the inside, but we dismiss them as not making sense, or override or overanalyze them. Don’t talk yourself out of it. Just obey. Anytime you obey, a blessing will always follow.

Today’s Scripture

Psalm 32:8, NIV

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

SCARS ARE A REMINDER OF GOD’S GRACE, POWER AND GOODNESS

We all carry invisible scars that come from inner wounds—perhaps from a divorce, from what somebody did, from a mistake we made, from a loss. So often we try to hide our scars. They remind us of the hurt. But you can be at peace with your scars. Those scars are your testimony; they tell your story. Instead of being depressed over what you’ve been through, have a new perspective—the enemy tried to stop you, but God brought you through it, healed you, and you have a scar to prove it. The scars can remind you of His grace and power.

Jesus’ back was lashed with thirty-nine stripes and His hands and feet and side were pierced. When He rose from the dead, you would think He would be perfectly restored, but He still had scars. This was significant. God could have taken them away. Maybe, in part, it was to show us that it’s okay to have scars.

Today’s Scripture

John 20:20, NLT

As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

STAY IN FAITH, YOU ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

In 2 Kings 4, there was a wealthy lady who had been extraordinarily kind to the prophet Elisha. The only thing missing in her life was a child. She was barren and her husband was old. One day Elisha said, “By this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.” She nearly passed out. She’d tried to have a baby for years. She said, “Please don’t lie to me like that!” She was saying, “How can this happen? It’s impossible.” But God is a supernatural God. He can make things happen out of season. A year later she had her son.

We all have situations that look permanent. All the circumstances say it’s going to take years to get out of debt, years to accomplish that dream, but God is going to surprise you. Don’t believe the lies that say it’s permanent. You may not see anything changing, but stay in faith—you are closer than you think.

Today’s Scripture

2 Kings 4:16, NIV

“About this time next year,” Elisha said,”you will hold a son in your arms.”

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

YOUR FAITH CAN ACTIVATE GOD’S POWER TO DO AMAZING THINGS

In many of the healings that Jesus performed, He laid His hands on people. But in this case, the woman laid her hands on Jesus. There were other sick people in the crowd that day. Many people with needs bumped up against Jesus and nothing happened, but this lady believed in Him, touched Him, and was healed.

Are you brushing up against Jesus or are you touching Him, so to speak? Are you waiting for God to lay hands on you? Are you living with expectancy, knowing that He’s bigger than your specific problems, or are you discouraged, thinking it will never change? God is passing by. He has all power. Don’t just brush up against Him. Don’t be passive and think you’ll never accomplish your dreams, never start your business, never meet the right person. Your faith can activate God’s power to do amazing things. Do like this woman—touch Him and believe it will happen!

Today’s Scripture

Mark 5:27–28, NIV

When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.”

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

YOU ARE A CHILD OF ALMIGHTY GOD, KEEP YOUR CROWN ON

When somebody tries to make you feel small, they make derogatory statements. Instead of being upset and believing what they say, just reach up and straighten your crown of righteousness. They can’t change who you are. They don’t control your destiny or determine your value. God does. He calls you a masterpiece. He says you’re a king, a queen. You’re supposed to reign in life. He put the crown on your head to remind you of who you are.

Don’t take off your crown because somebody told you that you’re not talented enough, not attractive enough, not tall enough, not smart enough. Your crown was put there by your Creator. It has nothing to do with how you feel, how you look, or what other people say. It’s based solely on the fact that you are a child of the Almighty God. Keep your crown on, keep being your best, and He will get you to where you’re supposed to be.

Today’s Scripture

Romans 5:17, NIV

…how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

DON’T TALK YOURSELF OUT OF IT, GET INTO AGREEMENT WITH GOD

Have you adapted to a limited environment? You have big dreams in your heart. You know there’s a new business in you, a management position, a book, a better house, but you’ve gone as far as your family members and friends have gone in the past. No, don’t settle there.

There is potential in you right now just waiting to come out. You have gifts that will cause new doors to open, talent that will bring new opportunities. Quit making excuses to settle where you are. You may be in a limited environment that includes dysfunction, addictions, and depression. The good news is, you don’t have to stay there. God is saying, “This is a new day. You’re a barrier breaker. I’m going to take you further faster than you’ve imagined. You’re going to defy the odds.” Now do your part. Let this seed take root in your spirit. Don’t talk yourself out of it. Get in agreement with God.

Today’s Scripture

Ephesians 3:20, NIV

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WHEN YOU’RE IN A DARK PLACE IN YOUR LIFE, CHARACTER IS DEVELOPED THAT YOU WILL NOT FIND IN THE LIGHT

All of us at some point will go through a dark place—a sickness, a divorce, a loss, a child who breaks our heart. It’s easy to get discouraged, give up on our dreams, and think that’s the end. But God uses the dark places. They’re a part of His divine plan. Think of a seed. As long as a seed remains in the light, it cannot germinate and will never become what it was created to be. The seed must be planted in the soil, in a dark place, so that the potential on the inside will come to life.

You may not realize it, but it’s only in the dark places that the seeds of greatness in you—dreams, goals, talents, potential—will come to life. These times of darkness are where your character is developed, where you learn to trust God and persevere, and where you gain blessings, you cannot gain in the light.

Today’s Scripture

Isaiah 50:10, NLT

…If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the LORD and rely on your God.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

INVITE THE GOOD THINGS INTO YOUR LIFE EACH MORNING, “I AM….”

Whether you realize it or not, all through the day the power of “I AM” is at work in your life, for whatever follows those two simple words will ALWAYS come looking for you. When you say, “I am so unlucky,” you’re inviting disappointments. “I am so overweight.” Calories come looking for you. It’s as though you’re giving it permission to be in your life. That’s why you MUST be careful what follows the “I AM” and not wield its power AGAINST you.

The GOOD news is, you get to CHOOSE what follows the “I AM.” Get up in the morning and invite GOOD things into your life. “I am BLESSED. I am STRONG. I am TALENTED. I am WISE. I am DISCIPLINED. I am FOCUSED. I am PROSPEROUS.” When you talk like THAT, talent gets SUMMONED by Almighty GOD: “Go FIND that person.” Health, strength, abundance, and discipline start heading your way, and it costs you NOTHING!

Today’s Scripture

Proverbs 12:14, AMP

A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words…