THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

BE STRONG, AND BE OF GOOD COURAGE

With God on your side, there is nothing to be afraid of. No matter how big that enemy LOOKS, GREATER is He that is in you than ANYTHING that comes against you. REFUSE to give up, refuse to fall into fear, refuse to let it overwhelm you. When you have this WARRIOR mentality, this “I CAN handle it” attitude, all the forces of darkness cannot keep you from your destiny.

Remember, the enemy doesn’t have the final say; GOD has the final say. And when you put your FAITH and TRUST in Him, He says, ‘I will ALWAYS cause you to TRIUMPH.” Be STRONG and be of good COURAGE. Keep God first place in your life and move forward in CONFIDENCE knowing that He is working things out for your good.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 27:1, NKJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WE ARE THE TEMPLE, AND GOD CHOOSES TO LIVE INSIDE OF US

When God sent His Son to earth, He opened the door of salvation to WHOEVER would BELIEVE. That means ANYONE can become a child of His and have EVERLASTING life!

Before Jesus came, people had to observe MANY laws in order to be considered holy enough to go into God’s temple. They were constantly performing sacrifices to pay for their sins just so they could be around the PRESENCE of God. Even then, their sins were only COVERED up. They were still THERE. But when JESUS came, He was the FINAL sacrifice. His blood doesn’t just COVER our sins; it washes them AWAY! Now, instead of going to the temple to be NEAR God, the Bible says we ARE the temple, and He chooses to live INSIDE of us. Today, THANK God for the FREE gift of SALVATION.

Today’s Scripture:

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16, NKJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

TRUST GOD’S TIMING AND TRUST THAT YOUR ANSWER IS ON THE WAY

Are you feeling discouraged about something you’ve been asking God for? FOCUS on the fact that through FAITH and PATIENCE, you WILL see God’s promises come to pass in your life. Understand that the enemy always fights the hardest when he knows you are CLOSEST to your breakthrough. He’d leave you alone if he thought you were going to live in mediocrity. If you keep pressing on toward your promise, through faith and patience, you WILL get there.

Don’t be like the Israelites in the Old Testament who were right next to the Promised Land when they talked themselves out of it. They said, “There are giants in the land. It’s too difficult.” No, don’t look at the obstacles in your life today. Lift UP your eyes because you serve Almighty GOD. Follow the example of Abraham who BELIEVED God even when his circumstances looked impossible. Remember, God REWARDS the people who seek after Him. Stand in FAITH and keep BELIEVING as you press toward the promise. TRUST His Word, trust His TIMING, and trust that your answer IS on its way!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

…imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Hebrews 6:12, ESV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

OTHER PEOPLE DON’T HAVE TO BELIEVE, IN ORDER FOR YOUR DREAMS TO COME TO PASS

Have the opinions of others caused you to water down your DREAMS? There will always be critics and naysayers in life. It’s not what’s said about you that affects your life, but what you say and believe about yourself.

There will always be critics and naysayers in life. One of the most important things you can learn is that other people don’t HAVE to believe in you in order for YOUR dreams to come to pass. Other people don’t set the limits for your life—YOU do. It’s not what others say about you that affects your life, it’s what YOU say and BELIEVE about YOURSELF. In today’s verse, the apostle Paul is saying, “It doesn’t matter if other people don’t believe. Their unbelief is not going to keep me from believing in my DREAMS.” When God puts a PROMISE in your heart, it’s not up to other people to bring it to pass, it’s up to YOU! You don’t need everyone to VALIDATE you. You have to follow the voice of God for yourself and allow HIM to order your steps!

Remember, God sees the hidden treasures INSIDE you. He wants to bring those treasures out and make your dreams a REALITY! As you get rid of old, defeated thoughts and replace them with what God says about you, you will remove the limits and live the abundant life GOD has in store for you!

Today’s Scripture:

“What if some did not believe? Shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?”

Romans 3:3, KJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

YOU ARE NOT WHO YOU USED TO BE ONCE YOU MAKE JESUS THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE

If you’ve accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then YOU are the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God. That means you are ONE with Him and an extension of His VIRTUE. You are APPROVED by Him. You are in right STANDING with Him. You BELONG to Him.

Not only did Jesus pay for the punishment for your sins, but the Scripture also says He actually BECAME sin. He took sin upon Himself and into His being so that you could take God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS upon yourself and into YOUR being. It’s the great EXCHANGE.

Today, don’t let the enemy hold you back by making you feel guilty or condemned. You are NOT who you used to be; you are the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in Christ! First John 1:9 says that if we CONFESS our sins, He is FAITHFUL and JUST to forgive us our sins and to CLEANSE us from all unrighteousness. If there is anything in your life that is holding you back today, CONFESS it to God. Let Him CLEANSE you and make you NEW. Remember, He paid a precious price so that you could BE His righteousness. Meditate on this TRUTH and let Him set you FREE!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

2 Corinthians 5:21, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

LOVE, IS THE CHOICE TO TREAT OTHERS THE WAY GOD TELLS US TO IN HIS WORD….

God’s desire is to see you grow and increase in every area of your life, especially in your LOVE for others. That’s because love is the GREATEST thing, and it is all that matters in eternity. At the end of the day, at the end of our lives here on earth, love is what will last forever!

Notice this verse tells us that love and faith are CONNECTED. It says in another verse that faith works BY love. Love isn’t about feelings and emotions; it’s about the CHOICE to treat people the way God TELLS us to in His Word. We are never more LIKE God than when we are walking in LOVE—when we are being PATIENT and KIND; when we are extending GRACE and MERCY and FORGIVING others the way Christ has forgiven US. The more we know HIM, and the more we know His WORD, the more we will walk in LOVE.

Today’s Scripture:

“We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.”

2 Thessalonians 1:3, NIV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

BECAUSE YOUR TRUST IS IN THE LORD, YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY

It’s easy to think, “If I had more money, I could accomplish my dreams. If I had this or that, or knew the right people, then I could do something great.” But as long as you feel like you’re lacking or that you were shortchanged, then you’ll make excuses to be less than your best.

Today, get a new PERSPECTIVE. God has given you exactly what you need for the season that you’re in. You have the TALENT, the FRIENDS, the CONNECTIONS, the RESOURCES, the EXPERIENCE you need for right now. It doesn’t mean that’s all you’re ever going to have. You may need more next month or next year. When that time comes, God will make sure that you have what you need. Because your TRUST is in the Lord, you don’t have to worry. You lack no good thing.

Remember, you are EQUIPPED, EMPOWERED and ANOINTED for this moment. You are not lacking. You have what it takes. REJOICE because INCREASE is coming. PROMOTION is coming. New OPPORTUNITIES are coming. You are ready for whatever may come because you put your FAITH and TRUST in Him.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the LORD will lack no good thing.

Psalm 34:10, NLV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

NOTHING HAPPENS UNTIL YOU ‘SPEAK’ GOD’S WORD

When God created the worlds, He didn’t just think them into being. He didn’t just believe there would be light and land and oceans and animals. He had it in His heart, but nothing happened until He spoke. He said, “Let there be light,” and light came. His thoughts didn’t set it into motion; His words set it into motion.

It’s the same principle today. You can BELIEVE all day long and not see anything happen. You can have FAITH in your heart, big DREAMS, stand on God’s promises and never see anything change. What’s the problem? Nothing happens until you SPEAK God’s Word. Instead of just believing you’re going to get out of debt, you’ve got to SAY so. DECLARE every day, “GOD is my provider. I AM coming out of debt. God is FAITHFUL to His Word, and He IS faithful to me!”

Today, make sure you are speaking what GOD speaks about you, your family and your future. DECLARE His Word and MEDITATE on it day and night. BELIEVE what God believes, SAY what He says, and SEE what He sees for every area of your life!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Genesis 1:3, KJV

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

ONCE YOU ARE PREPARED, THEN GOD WILL OPEN NEW DOORS

When the story of David and Goliath is told, some may think, “That was entirely God’s doing.” And to some extent, it was; however, God did not cast the stone. David also had a part to play. God bestowed upon David a skill which he needed to hone to be ready for that pivotal moment.

Similarly, God has endowed YOU with abilities so that you can conquer the giants in YOUR life. You possess talents that can unlock new OPPORTUNITIES, talents that can lead to a PROSPEROUS life, but it’s crucial that these talents are HONED. Each day you spend growing, learning, and improving is a step towards preparation for HIGHER levels.

While you await new opportunities today, take the time to refine your abilities. Observe your boss, learn from your manager, understand their role. Be ready to fill their shoes. When God sees you’re PREPARED, He will open NEW doors for you. Scripture says, “Your GIFTS will make room for you.” Continue to cultivate your skills, for you have the makings of a GIANT slayer within.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.

Proverbs 18:16, NASB

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

AT SOME POINT, YOU HAVE TO STOP AND SAY, “GOD, I FIND REST IN YOU”.

In today’s world, most people are accustomed to constant activity: computers, cell phones, television, email, video games. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with these, the Bible advises us to pause and be still, focusing on knowing God, particularly during challenging times. When confronted with difficulties, it’s natural to seek out a friend or discuss it with a colleague. However, there comes a time when one must stop and declare, “God, I find rest in You. I trust that I am in Your care.”

It’s important to remember that our conflicts are spiritual battles. The issues we face are not caused by the people around us but by darker forces. By choosing to be still and recognizing the Greater One within, you position yourself in strength. Take time today to be still in His presence. Allow His peace to envelop you and His Spirit to rejuvenate you.

Keep in mind, the battles we encounter are the Lord’s. Remain still before Him to witness His victorious hand in every aspect of your life.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28, NIV