THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

AS YOU HELP OTHERS SUCCEED, YOU’LL FIND ABUNDANT SUCCESS OF YOUR OWN IN RETURN

God has a SYSTEM that is based on the principle of sowing and reaping. In other words, what you pour out to OTHERS will come back to YOU in increased measure. When you GIVE generously, a generous harvest will return to YOU. When you help OTHERS succeed, you will find abundant success on YOUR path, too.

Are YOU helping others SUCCEED? Are you helping others get ahead? There are SOME people in your life who hold the keys for YOU to reach your full POTENTIAL. These are people that God has PLACED in your life for you to help along. The higher THEY rise up, the higher YOU will rise up, too. When you give generously of your TIME, TALENTS and RESEOURCES, you are setting yourself up for greater SUCCESS. People will come across your path that will help you GROW and reach your full POTENTIAL.

Do YOUR part to step out and sow the seed. Be on the lookout for ways you can help OTHERS. As you give of yourself to help OTHERS grow, YOU’LL see increase in return. You’ll see SUCCESS and live the abundant life He has prepared for you.

Today’s Scripture:

“Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you.”

(Ecclesiastes 11:1, NLT)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

BEFORE YOU EVEN HAD THE PROBLEM, GOD ALREADY HAD THE SOLUTION

There are times in life when we all face situations that seem impossible. It’s easy to get discouraged and think that things won’t ever work out. But the scripture tells us that God goes before us and makes our crooked places straight. In other words, even though you may not have the connections you need right now, you don’t have to worry. God is going before you, lining up the right people, arranging the right breaks, and setting up the right opportunities. He is preparing the way for victory!

Today, if you are facing difficulty, don’t fall into the temptation to get negative and sour. That adversity is no surprise to God. He’s not up in the heavens scratching His head and thinking, “Oh, no. Now what am I going to do?” No, He already has every day of your life written in His book. Before you had that problem, God already had the solution. He is going before you right now preparing the next chapter of your life. Stay in faith and keep the right attitude because He is moving you forward into the victory, He has prepared for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ…”

2 Corinthians 2:14, NKJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

EVEN IF YOU FEEL LIKE A MESS, GOD’S ARMS ARE ALWAYS OPEN WIDE

God PROMISES that He is near to those who call upon His name. It doesn’t matter where you ARE or what you’re GOING through; He is your DELIVERER. He’ll bring LIGHT into your darkest hour. He’ll bring RAIN into the dry places. He’ll bring RESTORATION and HEALING to the broken places. When you call on HIS name, you can be assured that He WILL RESPOND. As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, God will FAITHFULLY RESPOND when you seek Him. Sometimes people think they have to clean themselves up or change their behavior or habits before they can turn to Him, but that’s not what GOD says. He is ready to receive you JUST AS YOU ARE. Even if you FEEL like a mess, His arms are open WIDE today. Open your heart and CALL upon Him. Press on to KNOW Him and His GOODNESS.

Today’s Scripture

“Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.”

Hosea 6:3, NLT

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

KEEP YOUR FAITH AND TRUST IN GOD, YOUR ‘TIMES’ ARE IN HIS HANDS

God is a STRATEGIC God. He has laid out an exact plan for our lives down to the smallest details. God knows the people you’re going to need to fulfill your DESTINY. He knows who is going to need to give you a good break and who is going to need to put in a good word for you. He knows when someone is going to need to be there to help you out of a difficult time. God has it all figured out. He is not vague or approximate. God is orchestrating our lives down to the very second, causing us to be at the right place at the right time so we can meet the right people that He ordained before the foundation of the world.

I can look back over my life and see time and time again where God directed my steps down to the exact moment. If I had been ten seconds earlier or ten seconds later, I would have missed an OPPORTUNITY. Today, be ENCOURAGED because your times are in His hands. He ORCHESTRATES your life, so keep your FAITH and TRUST in Him.

Today’s Scripture

There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel-that will stand.

Proverbs 19:21, NKJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

THE MOMENT SOMETHING STARTS TO KEEP YOU FROM YOUR DESTINY, GOD WILL SHOW UP

In the Bible, David had gotten off course. The prophet Nathan was correcting him. In doing so, he reminded David of what God had brought him through. David had seen God’s GOODNESS, FAVOR, PROTECTION, FINANCES and HEALING down through the years. Then, Nathan made an interesting statement. He said, “David, if it had not been enough, God would have given you much, much more.” In other words, “David, looking back over your life, if you were ever lacking, if you ever needed more WISDOM, more FAVOR, more PROTECTION, more FINANCES, God would have given it to you.”

That tells us that we have what we need right now in order to fulfill our DESTINY. The moment that what you have becomes not enough is the moment that God will give you more. The moment something starts to keep you from your destiny, the moment it begins to stop God’s plan for your life is the moment God will show up and INTERVENE on your behalf.

Today, be ENCOURAGED that you have what you need, and what you need tomorrow is on its way! God is FAITHFUL and gives you what you need to fulfill His purposes.

Todays Scripture:

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD HOLDS YOUR DESTINY

Oftentimes, people who aren’t fulfilling THEIR destiny will try to discourage you from fulfilling YOURS. They may not do it intentionally, but they’ll tell you what you CAN’T do and how things won’t work out. They’re quick to remind you of all your impossibilities. Your relatives, co-workers and friends may try to talk you out of your DREAM, but that’s because God didn’t put that PROMISE in them; He put it in YOU. You have to remember that other people don’t determine your DESTINY; God does. He holds your destiny in the palm of His hand. If you will keep BELIEVING, God will not only bring it to pass, but He will do MORE than you can ask or THINK.

Friend, don’t let someone else’s unbelief keep you from BELIEVING. Don’t let other people talk you out of your DREAMS. It’s time to get into AGREEMENT with God. He says you are well ABLE. He says you are EQUIPPED. He says you are QUALIFIED. He says you are ANOINTED, called and APPOINTED to fulfill every DREAM and DESIRE He’s placed in your heart!

Today’s Scripture:

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way.”

Psalm 37:23, NKJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

EXPECT GOD’S FAR AND BEYOND FAVOR AND HE’LL SHOW UP AND DO AMAZING THINGS IN YOUR LIFE

God is in the multiplication business. It doesn’t matter what your need is today, God wants to INCREASE you!

One time in the Old Testament, God simply MULTIPLIED the sound of four men’s footsteps and caused them to SOUND like a mighty army. When their enemies heard them coming, they took off running. Thousands of people, thousands of troops running for their lives, scared to death, thinking they were being attacked by a massive army, when in fact, it was just four people.

Friend, God can make you seem BIGGER than you really are. He can make you look more POWERFUL. He knows how to multiply your INFLUENCE, your STRENGTH, your TALENT. He can multiply your INCOME or whatever ELSE you need! YOU, don’t have to figure it all out. All you have to do is BELIEVE. If you will release your FAITH and get up every day expecting God’s far and beyond FAVOR, then you’re going to see God show up and do AMAZING things. He’ll BLESS you beyond your wildest DREAMS and multiply you in EVERY area of your life!

Today’s Scripture:

“And I will make My covenant (solemn pledge) between Me and you and will multiply you exceedingly.”

(Genesis 17:2, AMPC)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

AS YOU PRAISE AND MAGNIFY GOD, HE WILL LIFT YOU UP AND SET YOUR FEET ON THE PATH TO VICTORY

Have you ever felt like YOU were in a pit of despair? Just like God lifted David out, God is going to lift YOU out. Where you are right now is NOT where you’re going to stay! There are brighter days up ahead for you filled with FAVOR, PROMOTION and INCREASE. As you walk uprightly before Him, NO good thing will He withhold from you.

Notice that God gives us a new song, but WE have to do OUR part to sing that song. That means you don’t go around talking about your problems, how bad things are, or how you’re never going to make it. No, you have a song of VICTORY! If somebody asks you how you’re doing, your attitude should be, “I’m too BLESSED to be stressed! I’m moving forward in STRENGTH and POWER!”

Remember, praise PRECEDES the victory, and the Bible tells us that God is enthroned on OUR praises. As you magnify and lift HIM up, He will lift YOU up out of your despair. He’ll set your feet on solid ground, and you’ll move forward in joy and victory in EVERY area of your life.

Today’s Scripture:

“I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair…He set my feet on solid ground…He has given me a new song to sing…”

Psalm 40:1-3, NLT

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:

GRACE IS THE GAS AND PEACE IS THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM, FOR LIFE’S JOURNEY……

GRACE and PEACE are powerful FORCES in the life of the believer. Grace empowers us, and peace directs us. It’s like this: GRACE is the gas and PEACE is the navigation system. You need BOTH to reach your destination.

The Bible tells us that we are saved by God’s grace through FAITH. We don’t deserve it and can’t do anything to EARN His grace, but He gives it to us ANYWAY. Grace opens the door to SALVATION, but it doesn’t stop there. His grace is also supernatural EMPOWERMENT to live the life God has CALLED us to here on earth.

PEACE is every bit as POWERFUL. It’s not just a feeling; it’s a state of BEING. Peace literally means “to set at one again.” When we are at one with the Father in THOUGHT, WORD and DEED, we can physically FEEL it on the inside. We are SETTLED internally. And nothing EXTERNAL can move us from our position of PEACE.

Today, receive His GRACE and PEACE and let them carry you into the life of VICTORY He has ORDAINED for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.”

2 Thessalonians 1:2, NLT