THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

TODAY, START FOCUSING ON WHAT GOD ‘WILL DO’ AND GET READY FOR A SHIFT INTO FAVOR AND BLESSING

Did you know that ONE TOUCH of God’s FAVOR can put you 50 years down the road? You can be at a lower position at work, just going along being your best, HONORING God, and SUDDENLY, things can change. One good BREAK, one IDEA, one person who LIKES you, and SUDDENLY, you find yourself at the top. You didn’t see it coming. Things just FELL into place. That’s God SHIFTING things in your favor.

Friend, God can cause OPPORTUNITY to find YOU. He has unexpected BLESSINGS that will cause you to SUDDENLY meet the right PERSON, suddenly you’ll see your HEALTH improve, suddenly you’re able to PAY your house off. What happened? You came into a SHIFT. God breathed in your direction. What used to be a struggle is not a struggle anymore. What should have taken years, happened in a fraction of the time.

Today, get ready for a SHIFT! Start with a shift in your THINKING. Don’t dwell on HOW things are going to work out. Shift your focus to how things WILL work out. Shift your FOCUS to what God WILL do, and get ready to shift your life into the FAVOR and BLESSING God has in store for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“I have declared the former things from the beginning; they went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass.”
(Isaiah 48:3, NKJV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD HAS AN APPOINTED TIME FOR EVERYTHING, AND IT’S THE BEST TIME

The scripture says, “The vision is for an APPOINTED time.” That means there is a specific time ALREADY determined for the fulfillment of the desires God has placed in your heart. The appointed time is the BEST time! We have to trust that God can see the BIG picture for our lives. He KNOWS what’s up ahead. He knows WHAT we’re going to need, WHO we’re going to need, and WHEN they need to show up. If God did everything we ask on OUR timetable, it would limit us because sometimes, what we’re asking for is TOO SMALL. Sometimes the person WE think we can’t live without, God knows in ten years they’re NOT going to be good for us. So He is closing the door right NOW. Sometimes the promotion WE want so badly, if God gave it to us right NOW, He knows it would keep us from a much BIGGER promotion that He has three years down the road.

Remember, God has the advantage of seeing it ALL. The longer I live, the more I TRUST Him. The more I see His hand of FAITHFULNESS, the more I know that HIS plan is better than MY plan. Today, trust that He knows what He’s doing. Trust that He has an APPOINTED time, and it is the BEST time to bring to pass His promises in your life!

Today’s Scripture:

“The vision is yet for an appointed time…”
“Habakkuk 2:3, NKJV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD CREATED YOU ON PURPOSE, FOR A PURPOSE

Did you know that God was thinking about you before you were ever born? He knew everything about you before you were in your mother’s womb. He created you ON PURPOSE, FOR a purpose. He carefully PLANNED who you would be, the color of your hair, the color of your eyes and skin. He gave you GIFTS, TALENTS and ABILITIES to be used for HIS glory. He took one look at you and said, “APPROVED.”

No matter how you may be feeling right now, no matter whose approval you DIDN’T get on this earth, know that Almighty God loves you and APPROVES of you today. There’s nothing you can do now or EVER to change that. You may be thinking, “I’ve made so many mistakes, how can God approve of me?” Understand that when GOD sees you, He separates you from your BEHAVIOR. He may not approve of your ACTIONS all the time, but He desires to help you grow and make BETTER choices.

Today, receive His LOVE and ACCEPTANCE. Allow Him to WORK in your life. Allow His love to EMPOWER and STRENGTHEN you because you are APPROVED and EQUIPPED to live in victory ALL the days of your life!

Today’s Scripture:

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew [and] approved of you…”
(Jeremiah 1:5, AMP)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD WANTS TO SURPRISE YOU AND OVERTAKE YOU WITH HIS GOODNESS

A SURPRISE is simply something good that you weren’t really expecting. It’s something that makes you feel SPECIAL and lets you know that someone is thinking about you. Surprises bring us JOY and lift our hearts. Your heavenly Father wants to surprise you and overtake you with His GOODNESS. He wants to do things that make your life EASIER and let you know how much He LOVES you.

The word “OVERTAKE” can also be translated “to catch by surprise.” Your heavenly Father longs to be GOOD to you—He wants to catch you by SURPRISE! He wants to help you accomplish your DREAMS and overcome your obstacles. He wants to AMAZE you with His goodness and mercy. We should wake up every morning with the attitude, “I can’t WAIT to see what God is going to do TODAY!”

Make room in your heart and mind for what God wants to do in your life today. Keep an attitude of FAITH and EXPECTANCY. As you do, you’ll see His SURPRISE. You’ll see His hand of blessing OVERTAKE you and bring you to new levels in EVERY area of your life!

Today’s Scripture:

“If you will listen diligently to the voice of the Lord your God, being watchful to do all His commandments which I command you…all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you…”
(Deuteronomy 28:1-2, AMPC)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WITH JESUS, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE…..

When was the last time you declared “I CAN” out loud? It’s not something people think to do every day. In fact, most people tend to magnify their limitations. They focus on their shortcomings. But Scripture makes it plain: ALL THINGS are possible to those who BELIEVE. That’s right! It is possible to see your DREAMS fulfilled. It is possible to OVERCOME that obstacle. It is possible to climb to new HEIGHTS. It is possible to embrace your DESTINY. You may not know HOW it will all take place. You may not have a plan, but all you have to know is that if God said you can…YOU CAN!

Today, why don’t you begin to open yourself up to POSSIBILITIES in your future by simply declaring this verse, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength?” At the stoplight, when you’re waiting in line, any time you have a second, just quote this verse to yourself again. Let it sink down deeply into your heart. As you do, His word will TRANSFORM you. FAITH will rise up in your heart and will boldly embrace the BLESSINGS that He has in store for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
(Philippians 4:13, NKJV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY, YOUR WORDS HAVE POWER

Choosing your WORDS is very important. The scripture tells us that LIFE AND DEATH are in the power of the tongue. God Himself spoke the WORLDS into existence by the creative power of WORDS. You can BLESS your future with your words, OR you can curse it.

There are many INFLUENCES over our words. In the heat of the moment, we can let our EMOTIONS tell us what to say. We can listen to what others say and allow THEM to influence our words. We can even be influenced by what we WATCH on TV, the internet or READ in the news. But notice what today’s verse tells us that a WISE person does—a wise person listens to their HEART and lets their heart teach them what to say. As a believer, when you LISTEN to your heart, you are tuning in to what the Spirit of GOD is saying to you. You are coming into agreement with HIM.

Today, listen to your HEART. Take time to be still and quiet before the Lord. Allow HIM to teach you what to say. As you submit your words and ways to Him, HE will direct your path.

Today’s Scripture:

“The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.”
(Proverbs 16:23, NKJV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WHEN THINGS HAPPEN THAT YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND, FILE IT AWAY

When things happen in your life that you don’t plan, do you find yourself trying to reason it all out or look for a “file,” so to speak, in your mind to put it in? What happens when you can’t reason it out or make sense of it all?

Here’s the answer: Every one of us needs to create a file in our thinking called the “I Don’t Understand It” file. When things come up that don’t make sense, things that you can’t figure out, instead of getting frustrated or confused, put it in your “I Don’t Understand It” file and leave it alone. If you go through life trying to figure out why something bad happened or why things didn’t work out, it will cause you to become bitter and stuck in life. Part of trusting God means trusting Him when things don’t make sense because we know that His plan is always for good. We have to know that He will reveal all things in HIS time—even if that means in eternity.

Is there something that didn’t make sense in 2018 that you know you need to file away? Choose to TRUST God. Choose to keep moving FORWARD. Know that He LOVES you, He is FOR you, and He has a GREAT PLAN for your future!

Today’s Scripture:

“Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, nor with things too profound for me.”
(Psalm 131:1, NKJV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

TRUE COMFORT IS ONLY FOUND IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS

Oftentimes when people face challenges, their natural tendency is to seek COMFORT in things that are familiar. It may be WORK, an activity or RELATIONSHIPS; and of course, we all know about “comfort FOOD.” But, those things only bring TEMPORARY comfort. TRUE comfort is only found in a relationship with JESUS.

According to Webster’s dictionary, COMFORT means to give STRENGTH and HOPE; to EASE grief or trouble. No matter what difficulty you may be facing today, God wants to bring you COMFORT. Like a mother cares for her child, He longs to give you STRENGTH, HOPE and CONFIDENCE. Turn to Him. Receive His LOVE. Let go of things that would hold you back. Let Him HEAL your heart and give you STRENGTH for the future. Let Him EMPOWER you to rise up and overcome EVERY obstacle in Jesus’ name!

Today’s Scripture:

“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you…”
(Isaiah 66:13, NIV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

GOD ALWAYS KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED

God is ALWAYS with you. That means He is present at all times, CONTINUALLY, PERPETUALLY, throughout ALL time. In your day of trouble, He PROMISES to be a help to you. How is He your help? “HELP” means something different to each person. That’s because “help” is specific to your need. If you need money to pay your bills, a chocolate cake isn’t going to be much help! But we serve a God who is very specific. And because He is always WITH you, He always knows exactly what you NEED and is always ready to provide it!

Today, are you facing trouble or adversity? Know that God is with you. Look to Him for HELP. Trust that He has the answer, and that He is working things out in your favor. As you continue to BELIEVE Him and FOLLOW His direction, He will lead you in the way that you SHOULD go. He will COMFORT you, REVIVE you, RESTORE you and BLESS you! He will be your ever-present HELP because He is forever FAITHFUL to His Word!

Today’s Scripture:

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
(Psalm 46:1, NIV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

IT’S TIME TO GET IN AGREEMENT WITH GOD

“I’m God’s MASTERPIECE. I’m WONDERFULLY made. I’m TALENTED. I’m ORIGINAL. God has given me EVERYTHING that I need.” That’s what David was saying in Psalm 139. He praised God for making him in an amazing way and declared that what God had done was WONDERFUL. Is that how you started YOUR day?

Most people think they are being humble by putting themselves down. They say, “Oh, I’m not that talented. It was no big deal.” But really, we should be bold like David and say, “I’m AMAZING. I’m a MASTERPIECE. God made me and He does NOT make junk! I am EQUIPPED, I am EMPOWERED, and I am AMAZING!”

Today, make the decision to STOP putting yourself down; STOP focusing on your flaws and comparing yourself to others. Your Creator says “you ARE a masterpiece.” It’s time to get in agreement with God and realize how much He LOVES you. It’s time to realize how SPECIAL you are. Make the shift by changing your WORDS and start by saying what David said!

Today’s Scripture:

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
(Psalm 139:14, NIV)