THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

IF GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO DO SOMETHING, HE’S ALREADY EQUIPPED YOU TO DO IT

God has given each of us GIFTS, and He’s given us the GRACE, the supernatural power to OPERATE in those gifts. In other words, if God has called you to DO something, He has EQUIPPED you by His GRACE.

Scripture says that His yoke is EASY and His burden is LIGHT. That means when we are doing what we are CALLED to do, when we are operating in our GIFT, there will be an “EASINESS” about it. That doesn’t mean there won’t be any opposition. It doesn’t mean there won’t be obstacles or that it won’t take effort on your part. But what it DOES mean is that you will have a supernatural EMPOWERMENT to do it. It will just come NATURALLY and FLOW out of you.

If you are doing something that always seems hard, always seems heavy and drains the energy out of you, you might want to spend some time in prayer before God and see if that’s REALLY what He has for you. Just because it’s a “GOOD” thing doesn’t mean it’s a “GOD” thing. But when it IS God, you’ll know it. You’ll feel His supernatural GRACE EMPOWERING you and REFRESHING you EVERY STEP of the way.

Today’s Scripture:

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us…”

Romans 12:6, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

AS BELIEVERS, WE WORK FOR THE BIG BOSS, AND HE HAS THE FINAL SAY…..

I know this man who was upset because his boss was really against him. The boss was always trying to make him look bad and would never give him any kind of recognition. The truth is that his boss was jealous of him. But, this man just kept being his best, working unto God. There were several promotions that he should have received, but because of this unfair boss, he was passed over.

One day the CEO of the corporation was in town, and this man had to make a presentation. The CEO was very impressed. About a year later, a position became available that should have gone to the man’s boss, but the CEO bypassed the boss and called this man directly. Today, instead of working for the unfair boss, the tables have turned. The boss is working for him.

Always remember, PROMOTION comes from the Lord. When you stay FAITHFUL and keep a right ATTITUDE, that’s when God will PROMOTE you. One touch of His FAVOR and things will totally turn around! Keep ABIDING. Keep being FAITHFUL. Stay on that HIGH road. God will make your wrongs right and PROMOTE you in your due season!

Today’s Scripture:

For exaltation (promotion) comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another

Psalm 75:6-7, NKJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

AS A BELIEVER, NO MATTER WHAT YOU’RE FACING, YOU’RE NOT FACING IT ALONE

Everyone has days when they feel weak or times when they feel overwhelmed. But God has given us His GRACE to carry us through these difficult times and EMPOWER us to move forward in VICTORY.

Scripture says God’s grace is SUFFICIENT. The word sufficient simply means COMPETENT, ENOUGH or QUALIFIED. That means you ALWAYS have whatever you NEED by His grace. You will NEVER face anything that God’s grace cannot EMPOWER you to move through. We serve a God who is MORE than enough, and His GRACE is more than enough, TOO! Anytime you feel weak, remember, when you rely on His grace, that is when you are at your STRONGEST. When you feel like you can’t go on, that’s when He will CARRY you by His GRACE.

Today, remember, no matter WHAT you may be facing, you’re NOT facing it alone. You are not without HOPE, you are not without RESOURCES, and you are not without ANSWERS because His grace is SUFFICIENT! His grace is ALL you need to be EQUIPPED to move forward into His victory.

Today’s Scripture:

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness…”

2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD’S WORD GIVES YOU THE POWER TO RECEIVE EVERY PROMISE HE HAS FOR YOU

Have you ever received a gift card that you stored in a special place for so long that you forgot you had it? Most of them have an expiration date, and if you don’t use it, you will surely lose it! The same is true with the Word of God. No, the Word doesn’t ever expire, but we have to take action and USE His Word in order to RECEIVE His promises. Just like you exchange your gift card for the things you need at the store, His Word gives you the POWER to receive every PROMISE He has for you.

As today’s verse tells us, when you DECLARE His Word and keep your heart and mind OPEN to Him, you are using the GIFT. You are opening the door for Him to MOVE in your life. For example, if you’re facing lack in ANY area, receive the gift of PROVISION by declaring, my God shall supply ALL my needs according to HIS riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). If there’s a MOUNTAIN in your way, receive the gift of VICTORY that says, I can do ALL things through Christ who STRENGTHENS me (Philippians 4:13).

Today and EVERY day, use the GIFT He’s given you. Make His Word a PRIORITY and don’t let it depart from your mouth. As you do, He’ll make YOUR way PROSPEROUS, and YOU’LL enjoy the ABUNDANT life He has for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”

Joshua 1:8, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

FOLLOW JESUS’ EXAMPLE AND SPEND SOME TIME WITH THE FATHER

Sometimes the daily pressures of life can cause unnecessary STRESS. In fact, many people lose sleep worrying about THINGS or PEOPLE in their lives. But God doesn’t WANT us to live stressed out and overwhelmed. He wants us to live a life of REST and PEACE.

When Jesus walked on this earth, He took time for HIMSELF. He got AWAY from the crowds. He spent time with the Father. That’s how He found REST. He was GENTLE and HUMBLE in heart.

Do you ever notice that when you are stressed out or worrying about something, you’re less TOLERANT of others? You’re more likely to say something you don’t really mean. Today, God wants you to cast your cares on HIM and live with a gentle and humble ATTITUDE. When you RELEASE your burdens and follow the example of JESUS, you will find REST for your soul. You will be REJUVENATED and REFRESHED! You will find PEACE in your heart, so you can move forward in the ABUNDANT life God has for YOU!

Today’s Scripture:

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Matthew 11:29, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD’S PLAN ALWAYS LEADS TO PEACE

So many people today are looking for true, INNER peace. They search through relationships, addictions, money, gadgets and even RELIGION to try to find something that will fill the VOID inside. But TRUE peace isn’t found in ANYTHING this world has to offer, it can only be found through a personal relationship with JESUS CHRIST. Only HE can satisfy the longing in our souls and give us true, LASTING peace.

God gives FREELY, not as the world gives. You can’t earn it, and you can’t pay for it. There’s no catch, no fine print and no strings attached. You can rest SECURE that He’s not EVER going to take HIS peace away; His peace is ETERNAL! A life of peace BEGINS when you invite Jesus to be your Lord and Savior. Then as you align your THOUGHTS, ATTITUDES and ACTIONS with His Word, that peace will FLOOD every area. Peace is how we know we are following God’s plan because GOD’S plan ALWAYS leads to peace!

If YOU’RE looking for peace today, call on His name. Invite Jesus to be YOUR Lord and Savior, follow His Word and allow His peace to flood EVERY area of your life.

Today’s Scripture:

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

John 14:27, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD

Abraham is known as our father in the faith, but he had many obstacles coming against the promise of God in his life. God told him that he would be “the father of many nations,” but Abraham was over 90 years old before he ever saw that promise begin to come to pass. How many people today would look in the mirror and say, “No way; it’s just not happening.” But today’s scripture tells us that he didn’t consider his body. He didn’t meditate on all the reasons he couldn’t be the father of many nations. Instead, he considered the STRENGTH and ABILITY of his God!

Abraham KNEW God could make a way even when there seemed to be no way. He KNEW he served a FAITHFUL God, and so he gave all of the PRAISE and GLORY to Him! Scripture says his FAITH strengthened him and opened the door for God to move MIGHTILY on his behalf.

Today, what are you believing God for? Does it seem impossible? Has it taken a long time? Consider your God. Consider His WORD. Consider His FAITHFULNESS. Just like Abraham, let His Word STRENGTHEN you as you give glory to God. Keep BELIEVING, keep HOPING and let your FAITH open the way for VICTORY in EVERY area of your life!

Today’s Scripture:

“And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body…he did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.”

Romans 4:19-21, NKJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WHEN YOU’RE CONTENT, YOU SEE EACH DAY AS A GIFT

God has ordained SEASONS and CYCLES in our lives. Sometimes, when our dreams aren’t coming to pass on OUR timetable, we can be tempted to get frustrated. But we have to be careful not to allow our ATTITUDE to keep us from moving forward.

Understand that in God’s kingdom, every season is not harvest. Every season is not springtime, with beautiful flowers, gorgeous sunshine and cool breezes. There are PLOWING seasons, PLANTING seasons and WATERING seasons. Sure, we would love for every season to be a time of increase, but without the other seasons, we wouldn’t be prepared for PROMOTION. You have to choose to rejoice TODAY.

God has given you not only the GRACE to endure this season but to ENJOY the season. When you’re CONTENT, you see each day as a GIFT, appreciate the PEOPLE in your life, and are grateful for what God has GIVEN you. That is not only developing your CHARACTER, but you’re passing the TEST. You will come out of winter and into your SPRINGTIME.

Today’s Scripture:

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.

Ecclesiastes 3:1, NLT

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

AS A BELIEVER, YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE…..

If you grew up playing sports, then you’ve experienced the difference it makes to have somebody in the stands pulling for you. When you know they’re watching you, you hear them calling your name, you see their hands up in the air; it does something on the inside. It causes you to jump a little higher and run a little faster. You’ve got a greater determination because you know somebody is rooting for you.

Today, you have a great multitude in heaven cheering you on! They’re saying, “You can do it! You’re a winner! You are well ABLE, STRONG and EQUIPPED. No weapon formed against you shall prosper!”

No matter what difficulty you may be facing, you always have the home field ADVANTAGE. You are always surrounded by the voice of VICTORY. Let that sink down deep into your heart today. Let it build CONFIDENCE in you and give you the STRENGTH you need to keep moving forward into the ABUNDANT, VICTORIOUS life He has prepared for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us”

(Hebrews 12:1, NIV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

TAKE HOLD OF GOD’S PROMISES AND DECLARE THAT YOU ARE RISING HIGHER

God doesn’t want you to live stressed and with a “barely-get-by” attitude. He has new seasons of INCREASE in front of you. He wants you to THRIVE, to live an ABUNDANT, OVERFLOWING life!

Sometimes when things seem difficult, it’s easy to slip into “survival mode.” When times get tough, it’s tempting to just “hunker down” and settle. If you’re not careful, you’ll develop a survival MENTALITY that will keep you from GROWING and embracing what God has for your FUTURE. You’ll be happy to just “break even.” But as God’s children, we’re not supposed to just break even; we’re supposed to break THROUGH to a new LEVEL! We’re supposed to BELIEVE for more of God’s FAVOR, INCREASE and PROMOTION no matter what is happening in the world AROUND us.

Make up your mind TODAY that no matter how difficult things seem, you are going to thrive EVERY day! Take hold of God’s promises and DECLARE that you are rising HIGHER. EXPECT His favor and increase and see His hand of blessing in EVERY area of your life!

Today’s Scripture:

“…I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].”

John 10:10, AMP