THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WITH OUR WORDS, WE OPEN THE DOOR…..

Did you know that when you speak words of FAITH, angels are dispatched to move on your behalf? The Scripture tells us that God gives His angels CHARGE over us. That means, when God hears you declaring His Word, He says to the angels, “Do you hear My child SPEAKING words of faith? He believes I can do great things. Angels, I have an assignment for you. Go to work and begin to turn the situation around.” And the angels OBEY His Word!

If we could pull back the curtain on the unseen realm, we would see a host of angels and heavenly beings watching over us. That’s why it’s so important to GUARD what we say because with our WORDS, we either open a door for God and His angels to move on our behalf, or we open a door for the enemy and the forces of darkness.

Make the DECISION today to only speak words of FAITH and LIFE over you, your home and your family. DECLARE God’s Word and His PROMISES and let your words set the angels into motion to help you fulfill the DESTINY God has planned for YOU!

Today’s Scripture

Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word.

Psalm 103:20, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

…..EVEN WHEN THEY AREN’T KIND TO YOU

In Galatians 5, the Scripture talks about the nine fruits of the Spirit or the spiritual QUALITIES that manifest in our lives when we allow Him to WORK in us. The more we invite God to move in our hearts and follow His Word, the more those characteristics will MANIFEST in us.

KINDNESS and GOODNESS are two of those fruits of the Spirit. The Scripture tells us that HIS kindness leads people to REPENTANCE. In other words, KINDNESS advances the kingdom of God. The more kindness and goodness we show other people, the more we are ACTING like God. The Bible also tells us that what we sow, we shall reap. When we seek to do GOOD to others, we will reap goodness in OUR own lives in return.

Today, look for ways to show KINDNESS and GOODNESS to the people around you, even when they AREN’T kind to you. Don’t repay evil for evil. Take the HIGH road. BLESS those who wrongfully use you. Seek to do GOOD, show KINDNESS, and you will see it come back as a blessing in YOUR own life in return!

Today’s Scripture

“See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.”

1 Thessalonians 5:15, AMP

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

THE SAME SPIRIT THAT RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD, DWELLS IN YOU

When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit makes His home INSIDE you. That’s the same Spirit and the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. That RESURRECTION power can bring back HEALTH, STRENGTH and LIFE to your physical BODY, and it can bring back life to your HOPES and DREAMS. In fact, it can bring life to ANY area that may seem dormant on the inside of you!

The next time you feel overwhelmed by sickness, challenges or despair, remember, the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells IN YOU! You may have been burdened by an addiction, fear, worry or sickness, but there’s NOTHING that can stand against the power of GOD! Rise up and declare by faith, “He whom the Son sets free is FREE INDEED. I am RESTORED and HEALED because the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in ME!”

Today’s Scripture

And if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, [then] He Who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also restore to life your mortal (short-lived, perishable) bodies through His Spirit Who dwells in you.

Romans 8:11, AMPC

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD CAN MAKE A WAY, WHEN WE DON’T SEE A WAY…..

I recently heard this story about this lady who is a single mom. Her family has gone through a lot of struggles. For years she was barely making it, but every Sunday she and her two sons would be at Church. She stayed faithful during her “wilderness” season because she knew she was headed to her Promised Land.

This lady’s son, from the time he was a little boy, always said that he was going to get a scholarship to go to college. He could have thought, “We’re poor. I’m at a DISADVANTAGE.” But this single mother taught her sons that God is a God of ABUNDANCE, that He can make a way when we don’t SEE a way. Her son graduated number two in his high school. He received not one scholarship, but nine scholarships totaling over 1.3 million dollars. His undergraduate, his master’s and his doctorate degrees are all paid for at Georgetown University.

Friend, remember, God is no respecter of persons. Whatever you are BELIEVING for, whatever PROVISION you need in the wilderness, know that He is FAITHFUL. He WILL provide streams in the desert and PROVISION for you in EVERY area of your life!

Today’s Scripture:

“I will open rivers in desolate heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys; I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.”

Isaiah 41:18, NKJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

JUST BECAUSE IT’S AN UNCOMFORTABLE PLACE, DOESN’T MEAN IT’S NOT WHERE YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE

We all face difficult situations. Somebody isn’t treating you right; your business is not growing as fast as you had hoped, or maybe you’re single and still haven’t met anyone. It’s easy to get frustrated and anxious on the inside. You don’t understand why it’s taking so long or why things haven’t changed.

But here’s a KEY: just because it’s an uncomfortable place doesn’t mean it’s not where you’re supposed to be. God uses DIFFICULTIES to do a work in us. We GROW in the tough times. That’s when our CHARACTER is being developed. God will not allow a difficulty unless He has a divine PURPOSE for it. If we’re going to reach our highest POTENTIAL, we have to make up our mind, “I am NOT going to live frustrated because I am uncomfortable. I’m not going to be upset because things are not happening on my timetable. I’m not going to fight against everything that I don’t like.” Instead, BELIEVE that God is doing a work in you. BELIEVE that He has the best for you. See yourself moving forward in the DESTINY of GREATNESS He has prepared for you.

Today’s Scripture

That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:10, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU’VE DONE, OR WHERE YOU COME FROM

Scripture tells us that God IS love. He is PERFECT, and His LOVE is perfect. There is nothing you can do to make God love you MORE, and nothing you can do to make Him love you less. His love toward you is STEADFAST; it’s unchanging. His arms are always stretched out toward you, and He is always ready for you to come to Him.

Oftentimes, when people make a mistake or feel that they have disappointed God, they think He might be mad at them, but the Scripture tells us just the opposite. God’s NOT mad at you; He’s madly in LOVE with you! It doesn’t matter what you’ve done or where you’ve come from, God’s arms are OPEN to you. He’s LONGING to show you His GOODNESS and GRACE. It’s His KINDNESS that leads us to repent and change our ways.

Today, if there is ANYTHING in your life that is keeping you from receiving His amazing love, set those things aside. Let His love RESTORE you and make you NEW. Come to Him with an open heart and receive His amazing LOVE and enjoy the blessings He has in store for you!

Today’s Scripture

1 John 4:18, NIV

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WE SERVE A BIG GOD WITH BIG PLANS FOR YOUR FUTURE

What a powerful picture of God’s desire for you! God doesn’t want you to just barely get by in life. He wants you to experience His ABUNDANCE and live an OVERCOMING life of VICTORY. He wants you to constantly be INCREASING. He wants you to be HAPPY in your marriage. He wants you to ENJOY your work. He wants you to be continually rising to NEW heights. Make ROOM for increase. ENLARGE your tents. He’s saying expect more FAVOR, more supernatural BLESSINGS. Don’t become SATISFIED with where you ARE.

We serve a BIG God with big PLANS for your future. Maybe some things haven’t worked out the way YOU thought they should because those plans were too SMALL. Maybe it’s time to stretch yourself further and get a bigger VISION for your life. If you’re not sure how to do that, start by asking God to increase your THINKING. Ask Him to increase your capacity to RECEIVE from Him. Ask Him to ENLARGE your tent stakes. Continue to meditate on His Word and spend time in His presence, then watch what He will do as you STRETCH and GROW in Him.

Today’s Scripture

“Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back…”

Isaiah 54:2, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

SEEK HIM, TRUST HIM AND OBEY HIM AND EVERYTHING YOU DO WILL PROSPER

Large trees represent POWER, MAJESTY and STABILITY. Have you ever noticed the difference between a tree PLANTED by the water and a tree far away from water? The tree next to the water is much HEALTHIER and more VIBRANT. Its fruit and blossoms are the most BEAUTIFUL.

In the same way, when you are “PLANTED” in the Word of God, your spirit is fed, and you grow STRONG just like the tree by the water. You’ll bring forth fruit at the proper season. In other words, you’ll be in the right place and the right time. You’ll be PRODUCTIVE and FRUITFUL. And notice the end of today’s verse. It says that whatever you do will PROSPER! Do you want to PROSPER in your RELATIONSHIPS? Seek God’s Word regarding relationships. Do you want to prosper in your HEALTH? Seek God’s Word about healing. Do you want to prosper in your FINANCES? Seek God’s Word regarding finances. Make sure your heart and mind are PLANTED in the Word of God. Let Him ILLUMINATE your heart with TRUTH. Let Him wash over you with His PROMISES. SEEK Him, TRUST Him and OBEY Him, and EVERYTHING you do will PROSPER!

Today’s Scripture:

“He shall be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and whatever he does, he prospers.”

(Psalm 1:3, NASB)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

…DO WHAT’S REQUIRED TO GET TO YOUR PLACE OF BLESSING

In the Bible, the prophet Elijah was living in a certain city. God said to him, “Leave this place and go down to the brook Cherith for I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” When he got to the brook, every morning just like clockwork, the ravens brought him food. He had his provision; a prepared blessing. Here’s the key. Elijah didn’t have to try to find the ravens. He just had to get to where GOD wanted him to be, and the ravens found him.

In the same way, there is a place where God has commanded YOU to be blessed. The ravens are already there – your PROVISION, FAVOR, ABUNDANCE. The real question today is will YOU do what’s required to get to your place of blessing? Elijah could have said, “God, I don’t want to leave. I’m comfortable. I like it here. My friends are here.” But if he had stayed, he would have missed where he was commanded to be blessed.

Are you willing to do what God is asking YOU to do today? Listen to the prompting of the Holy Spirit inside, FOLLOW His leading, and enter into the place of blessing!

Today’s Scripture:

“Depart from here and turn eastward and hide yourself by the brook Cherith, which is east of the Jordan.”

1 Kings 17:3, ESV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

…….STILL STANDING BECAUSE OF THE GOODNESS OF GOD

All of us can look back at things that SHOULD have defeated us. Maybe a divorce or a breakup should have taken you down but look—you’re still STANDING! That’s the goodness of GOD. That addiction, all that partying should have killed you, but because of a praying loved one, you’re still standing and becoming freer. Or, maybe you lost a loved one and didn’t think you could go on. You thought you’d seen your best days, but God breathed NEW life into you. He lifted you OUT of the pit, put a new SONG in your heart, and here you are today, STILL STANDING.

When you go through difficult things, it’s an OPPORTUNITY to see the goodness of God shine in the darkness. You see Him lift you UP, RESTORE you, PROMOTE you and HEAL you. When you have this HISTORY with God, you don’t GET discouraged by every difficulty. You don’t fall apart because of a disappointment. You don’t get upset because people are talking about you. You know that God brought you through the darkness in the past, and He is GOING to bring you through in the FUTURE! REJOICE today because you are STILL STANDING and headed to the place of TOTAL victory!

Today’s Scripture

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

Psalm 40:2, NIV