Description: God makes some amazing things and He is up to something good! He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 Trust in Him and live for Him and your eternity will be set.
Description: Do you have life insurance? It is Finished - John 19:30 This is what Jesus said when he gave up his spirit on the cross for you and me. There is great comfort for us in the finality of that statement. Thank you Jesus that because of what you did for us on the cross, our sins are covered and the power of death is forever broken! This is the best kind of life insurance.
Description: Why are we here and what is the meaning of life? Acts 16:31 is simple, clear and as direct as possible when it gives us the answer: “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” This is what it is ALL about and that simple message is my prayer for you and for all of us today.
Description: Are you afraid of the dark? In John 8:12 Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” When it is dark we can’t see clearly and we sometimes imagine things that aren’t there. This is when anxiety can consume us. Jesus wants to be the light of our lives. He wants us to see the truth clearly. He wants us to KNOW what is real and he wants anxiety cast out of our lives. Seek Jesus and you will find Him. Find Jesus and you will find the truth. Know Jesus and you can know peace.
Description: God is asking YOU to do something… The Great Commission is not just a call to the missionaries. God has a part for all of us to play in this essential call to action. Jesus said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 For The Love Of God, do something!
Description: Do you want to get well? Sometimes things do not go your way. Sometimes there are major obstacles to overcome. All too often we mess up. We fail. We fall down. We are human. When you find yourself in a difficult situation, what do you do? Do you do the same thing you have done in the past, that you may know doesn’t work? Or, perhaps this time you can try something different and pray harder and press on. When you make a mistake, pray for strength, get up, dust yourself off, and keep moving forward. Read the story of the Healing Pool in John chapter 5. Jesus asks, “Do you want to get well?” and then in verse 8 Jesus says, “Get up!” Dear Lord, help us to press in closer to you in our times of need.
Description: We are called to “...be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 The best news about that statement is that our strength is NOT dependent upon us. Our strength comes from the Lord. We can be strong BECAUSE of His mighty power! Of course we do have to do our part. We need to call upon Him, to submit to His authority and to trust in Him. I pray that we would let the power of God be evident in our lives as we Bless others.
Description: Do you need some peace and calmness in your life? Mark 4:39 “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Let God be your source for peace. Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Lean upon the Lord for a real and lasting peace that transcends all understanding and be Blessed.
Description: Are you getting closer and closer to God? James 4:8 tells us “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Today, make some time for God. Tell Him your hopes and fears and your concerns. Thank Him for His Blessings. Most importantly, be still and LISTEN for Him to direct you. God wants you to draw near to Him and he greatly desires to restore your soul. God seeks to Bless You so that you can in turn Be a Blessing to Others!
Description: Where are you going? Even if you are not clear as to where it leads, head out on the path that God has set before you. Proverbs 4:12 “When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.” I pray that we would seek God’s direction and follow the Lord’s leading.
Description: We have been touched by God. The Lord seeks a relationship with each of us. He wants us to draw close to Him. He wants to hear about your day, your concerns and your questions. “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 God seeks to Bless you. Seek Him and you will find Him!
Description: “All of creation sing with me now - Lift up your voice and lay your burden down” I love those words from the Mercy Me song All of creation’ Revelation 5:13 tells us: Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” I pray we would lift up our voices in praise to the King and lay our burdens down.
Description: A new day brings new possibilities and the promises of an amazing God who will never give up on you! Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” I pray that each morning we would face the new day with the hope of the Lord.
Description: Be as BOLD as lions and let us have the heart of the Lion of Judah! C.S. Lewis reminds us in The Chronicles of Narnia that Aslan is “not a tame lion.” Our GOD certainly is not! And we are called to follow in His footsteps and be courageous. Proverbs 28:1 tells us that: “The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.” I pray that we would be BOLD in our faith while being a Blessing to others!
Description: True and amazing story! “Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen…” John 3:11 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 You too can be part of the most amazing true story ever told!
Description: Would you like some good news? And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:8-14
Description: Who is the Birthday Boy? We are celebrating someone important’s birthday this month. “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 I pray that we would remember, it’s all about Jesus! Be Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Description: What is the best gift you ever received? Luke 2:10-12 “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” I pray that we would thank God for the gift of Jesus all year long!
Description: Jesus is the reason for the season. 1 John 4:9 “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” Live the life the God has for you and you will be a Blessing to others. I pray that we would keep Jesus as the focus of this season and the center of our lives.
Description: Jumpin’ for Jesus on His birthday and every day! Let’s celebrate Jesus this Christmas season and remember all that He has done for us. “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:9-10 I pray that we would be sure to honor Him all year long.
Description: Keep on witnessing for the Lord and His will be done! “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:10-11 I pray that God will use you to be a Blessing to others.
Description: Do you want to get well? Sometimes things do not go your way. Sometimes there are major obstacles to overcome. All too often we mess up. We fail. We fall down. We are human. The great theologian, Rocky Balboa, gives us some good advice about this: “It ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” When you find yourself in a difficult situation, press on. When you make a mistake, get up, dust yourself off and keep moving forward. Read the story of the Healing Pool in John chapter 5. Jesus asks, “Do you want to get well?” and then in verse 8 Jesus says, “Get up!”
Description: A new day brings new possibilities and the promises of an amazing God who will never give up on you! Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” I pray that each morning we would face the new day with the hope of the Lord.
Description: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the LORD, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24 I pray that we would always remember that our lives should revolve around the Son.
Description: …keep on praying… Do not give up. Keep pressing in. Persevere. When it seems like the answer isn’t coming, praise God through the waiting and hold fast. “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the[c] paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.” Proverbs 4:23-27
