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Today's Scripture“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice” (Ephesians 4:31 NIV). Bitterness is an extremely destructive force. It seeps into the depths of your heart when you choose not to forgive someone. When you harbor unforgiveness, it closes the door to God’s working in your life. The Bible even tells us that if we choose not to forgive others, God cannot even hear our prayers. Thank God that He has empowered us to forgive and r...
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Today's Scripture“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart”(Psalm 37:4 AMP). God knows the secret petitions of your heart. He knows every hidden dream He’s placed within you. He knows those things that you haven’t told anybody about. Maybe you thought they would never come to pass, or maybe you buried them because they didn’t happen on your timetable. Maybe, in the natural, you have every reason to give up on those dreams. B...
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Today's Scripture“If you will be a prisoner of hope, God will restore back to you double everything that was stolen” (Zechariah 9:12). Are you in an emotional prison today? You may not have thought about it that way, but if you are holding unforgiveness or bitterness towards someone who has wronged you—whether it was five, ten, or thirty years ago—that is an emotional prison. The Word of God promises that if you’ll step out of that prison and become a prisoner of hope, God will restore...
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Today's Scripture“My times are in Your hands...” (Psalm 31:15). Throughout the Psalms, David acknowledges that he chose to put his life in the hands of the Lord. In this verse, He was, in essence, saying, “I trust You, God, because I know You are good—my times are in Your hands.” Are you willing to release every area of your life to the Father? Are you willing to trust Him with the times and seasons of your life? You may be in a situation right now that you don’t fully understand, bu...
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Today's ScriptureThose who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy” (Psalm 126:5).The Scripture talks about seasons of sowing and reaping in your life. In Psalms, it talks about sowing in tears and reaping in joy. That verse is saying that the sowing seasons are usually the most difficult. It’s hard to keep a good attitude when all your friends are being blessed, but you’re not. You may feel like they don’t work as hard as you do. You may feel like they don’t give like you do or don�...
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Today's Scripture "For I know the plans I have for you,”declares the Lord”, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). God created every one of us to be successful. Before the foundation of the world, He laid out an exact plan for our life. And in this plan, He has marked moments that are going to come across our paths. These moments are not ordinary. They are destiny-altering moments. They are designed to thrust you years ahead. It s...
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Today's Scripture “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). God has ordained seasons in your life. It’s easy to get frustrated when our dreams aren't coming to pass on our timetable. When that happens, we have to submit our plans to Him and trust that He has a better plan. Understand that in God’s Kingdom, every season is not harvest. There are plowing seasons. There are planting seasons. There are watering seasons. And sure, we...
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Today's Scripture"Set your mind and heart to seek (inquire of and require as your vital necessity) the Lord your God.” (I Chronicles 22:19 AMP). What things do you consider a vital necessity in your life? What can't you live without? Most people would immediately think of food, water, and shelter, but in reality, we can't really live unless our minds and hearts are set on seeking the Lord. Sure, you can exist without seeking Him, but you are called to more than just mere existence. You are ca...
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Today's Scripture"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. I will ease and relieve and refresh your soul.” (Matthew 11:28 AMP). Does your soul need refreshing today? Then come to the Father. Are you overburdened by the cares of this world? Are you facing challenges in your relationships? Finances? Career? The Father wants to refresh you. He wants to cause you to rest. Think about that for a moment. What would cause you to rest? If you kn...
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Today's Scripture “The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (I Samuel 16:7 NIV). When the Lord looks at your heart, what does He see? Every one has an outer life and an inner life. The outer life is our public life that everyone can see. The inner life is made up of your thoughts, your attitudes and your motives. Only you and God know what’s going on inside. Too many people go around today pretending—acting o...
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Today's Scripture “Who will go up to the holy mountain? Who will see God? Those with clean hands and a pure heart…” (Psalm 24:3-4). Thank God for the blood of Jesus that gives us clean hands and purifies us from all unrighteousness! But notice, in order to see God, we have to have a pure heart. We have to choose to submit our hearts to God and allow Him to purify us on the inside. We have to constantly guard our heart and not allow junk to come in and contaminate us. How do you guard your ...
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Today's Scripture “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17). Do you want more faith in your life? Well, the good news is that your faith in God can grow and increase. Notice the scripture doesn’t say, “Faith comes by having heard the Word of God one time.” It’s hearing—in the present tense. Sure, God’s Word can transform us in an instant, but most of the time, we need to hear God’s principals over and over again before they become active in our li...
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Today's Scripture "Be bold, be strong, for the Lord is with you" (Joshua 1:9). No matter what today has in store, as a believer, you can approach the day with boldness and confidence. Why? Because the Lord is with you, and in Him is everything you need in this life. That means that if you need provision for something today, provision is with you. If you need wisdom today, wisdom is with you. If you need strength, joy, or peace today, it's with you. You can be confident today knowing that all o...
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Seek Love Today's Scripture “The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (I Samuel 16:7 NIV). Is there someone in your life who has wronged or offended you? Maybe it was intentional, or maybe they don't even know they've hurt you. No matter what the circumstance, as believers, we are called to forgive. When we forgive, we seek love, and the Bible says that God is love. If we don't forgive, we are turning in the opp...
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Today's Scripture “He who guards his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin” (Proverbs 13:3 AMP). We've all said things we wish we could take back. Maybe you weren’t literally in a life or death situation, but I believe every word we speak has power. Our words determine the direction of our lives. The Bible tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. There’s no neutral ground. We are either sowing seeds of life and productivity with our words...
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Love In Deed Today's Scripture “If anyone has this world’s resources and sees his brother and fellow believer in need, yet closes his heart of compassion against him, how can the love of God live and remain in him? Let us not love merely in theory or in speech, but in deed and in truth” (I John 3:17-18 AMP). You are the hands and feet of Jesus in the earth. The Lord wants to bless you today so that you can be a blessing to others. He wants to work through you to show His love and compassi...
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Fresh Start Today's Scripture “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (I John 1:9). Do you need a fresh start today? Even as believers in Jesus, we all make mistakes and wrong choices. The Bible says that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. But the good news is that we don’t have to stay separated from God in our sin. God wants us to come to Him so He can forgive and cleanse us and give us a fresh start...
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Pleasant Words Today's Scripture “Pleasant words are as honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body” (Proverbs 16:24). Do you look for good things to say about yourself and others? Are you speaking pleasant words? The Bible tells us that pleasant words are healing to the body. Do you need healing in your body—physically? Spiritually? Emotionally? Your words can bring that healing. Start speaking pleasant words—words of life, encouragement, and thanksgiving. Guard your heart by m...
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He Is Attentive to Your Prayers Today's Scripture “For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God), and His ears are attentive to their prayer…” (I Peter 3:12 AMP). Do you ever wonder if the Lord hears your prayers? There is Good News today—this verse promises that He is attentive to the prayers of the righteous! If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior and have asked Him to cleanse you of your past sins, then you are right...
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Blessings in Sleep Today's Scripture “He gives blessing to His beloved in sleep” (Psalm 127:2 AMP). The Lord longs to pour out blessings on you constantly—even when you sleep! Many people today struggle with sleeping at night. They stay awake or get poor sleep because they are constantly focused on their problems and worrying about tomorrow. But that’s not God’s plan for you! He wants you to enjoy your sleep as a time of blessing and refreshing. Understand that God has His hand on you...
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The ConfrontationSeveral years ago in South Central Wisconsin, on a cool crisp foggy afternoon in late October, I stood my ground with my unexpected intruder, eye to eye we stared at each other checking each other out. My opponent skilled in outdoor survival and very ready for a fight, a fight that I wanted no part of, and I was praying that it would never happen. My story begins on a Friday afternoon, as I slowly walked through the fog between the soybean field and the hardwoods, I noticed the ...
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The Blessing of Unity Today's Scripture “How good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity...for there the Lord has commanded the blessing…” (Psalm 133:1-3). Did you know the Lord has commanded that blessing come upon you when you are at peace with your brothers and sisters in the Lord? As believers, we are called to work together in unity in order to fulfill God’s purposes. We are called to serve one another in love and serve together in the house of the Lord. Is there...
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Power in the Word Today's Scripture “Your word have I laid up in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11 AMP) Did you know the Word of God has the power to protect you and keep you from sinning? Hebrews tells us that the Word of God is living and active. It’s powerful in our lives! There is the written Word of God, the Bible, and there is the spoken Word of God which can come in many other ways. The Bible tells us that God’s Word came through a burning bush, a still smal...
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Live in Peace Today's Scripture “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18 NIV) Did you know there is strength in living at peace? That’s why the Lord commands that we live at peace with those around us. When there’s strife and contention, then the enemy has an open door to move in your life. But when we are at peace with those around us, we are in a position of strength. Being at peace with those around you doesn’t mean you have to agre...
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Clothe Yourself Today's Scripture “Clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for indulging the flesh. Put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical nature” (Romans 13:14 AMP). Is there something in your life that you would like to put a stop to today? Maybe it’s a certain behavior, addiction, or bad attitude that isn't pleasing to God? Just as Adam and Eve were exposed in their sin and needed to be clothed in the Garden, we need to clothe ourselves ...
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Faith in Action Today's Scripture “No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God” (Romans 4:20 AMP).Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Praise is powerful! Praise is putting your faith in action. And just as putting your physical body into action to make it grow strong, putting your faith in action through prayer and thanksgiving will cause it to grow strong, too! I ...
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New Garments Today's Scripture “Provide for those who grieve…a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor” (Isaiah 61:3 NIV). Do you need a new garment today? I’m not talking about a physical garment. I’m talking about what’s covering your mind and emotions. Are you clothed with despair and disappointment? Are you wearing “heaviness”? If you've gone through a hurtful situation...
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Pursue Loyalty Today's Scripture “He who pursues righteousness and loyalty finds life” (Proverbs 21:21 NASB). Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Have you ever noticed that righteousness and loyalty go together? In other words, if we’re not being loyal—to our family, friends, country, job—then we aren’t going to experience God’s best. Loyal people are honorable people. When you’re loyal, you stick with someone through think and thin. When you’re loyal, you keep your word to peo...
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Press Through Today's Scripture “Keep on asking and it will be given to you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7 AMP). In Mark, chapter five, there was a woman who had been sick for twelve years. The doctors gave her no hope. But she heard that Jesus was coming through her town. Something deep on the inside said to her, “This is your season. This is your time to get well.” In the natural, when she saw all the people around ...
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You are Equipped Today's Scripture “Every scripture is God-breathed…so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well-fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17 AMP). God has equipped you with everything you need to fulfill your destiny through His Word! The Scripture tells us that as believers in Jesus Christ, we are anointed. The word “anointing” is the power of God which gives you courage, strength, and ability. That means you are well able to do w...
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Free For All Today's Scripture “Then Peter said, I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear Him and do what is right” (Acts 10:35 NIV). Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom—and God’s freedom is free for everyone! It doesn’t matter what your nationality or heritage is, or who your family is. It doesn’t matter how much money you have or don’t have, God wants you free from every type of bondage so that He can...
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Appointed Favor Today's Scripture “For we are God's handiwork, recreated in Christ Jesus, that we may do those good works which God predestined for us, taking paths which He prepared ahead of time, that we should walk in them, living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live” (Ephesians 2:10). God has already prepared paths for you to take in your future! When God laid out the plan for your life, He lined up the right people, the right circumstances, and the right brea...
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The Greatest Thing Today's Scripture “Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love” (I Corinthians 13:13 NIV). Spiritual maturity isn't measured by how long you've been a Christian, or how much you know, or how often you go to church. Spiritual maturity is measured by the way you treat other people. It’s measured by the love you allow to operate in you. Corinthians tells us that one characteristic of love is that it is not rude. That means, when we are w...
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Bring Out the Best Today's Scripture “Love is kind” (I Corinthians 13:4) One translation of this simple verse says that, “Love looks for a way to be constructive.” In other words, love looks for ways to improve someone else’s life. Love brings out the best in other people. Don’t just get up in the morning thinking about yourself or how you can make your own life better. Think about how you can make someone else’s life better. Ask yourself, “Who can I encourage today?” “Who c...
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Watch What You Watch Today's Scripture “I will set no base or wicked thing before my eyes” (Psalm 101:3 AMP). In this Psalm, David was determined to honor the Lord with his mind. David knew that what he watched with his eyes would affect his thinking. If he didn’t guard his mind by choosing carefully what he looked at, he would be drawn to do things that weren’t pleasing to the Lord. The same is true for us today. If we are watching things on TV or reading things in books or magazines t...
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Do Not Harden Your Heart Today's Scripture “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts…” (Hebrews 3:15). God desires that you continually rise to new levels. But how high you go in life and how much of God’s favor and blessing you experience is directly related to how obedient you are to His Word. The more obedient you are to His prompting's, the more favor and blessing you'll walk in. When you’re about to make a decision that you shouldn't, there’s an uneasiness right d...
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Honor the Lord with Your Body Today's Scripture “Honor the Lord with your body” (I Corinthians 6:20). The Scripture says that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. We are commanded to honor the Lord with our bodies. How do you do that? You take care of it. You respect it. You treat it as valuable. You use your body to bring Him glory. When you stand strong against temptation, you are honoring the Lord with your body. When you take care of yourself by eating properly, getting enough sleep...
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He Prepares Your Path Today's Scripture “I will go before you and make the crooked places straight…” (Isaiah 45:2 NKJV) Do you ever feel like every time you try to move forward in something, you hit a roadblock? Something happens that throws you off course. Be encouraged today because right now in your life, God is going before you. He’s preparing a way. He’s making your crooked places straight. He’s making your rough places smooth. You may be going through a difficult time right now...
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God is on Your Side Today's Scripture “If God is for us, who can be against us” (Romans 8:31)? As a believer in Jesus and a child of His, God is on your side today! If you haven't thought about it yet today, remember, you are created for greatness. You have the seed of Almighty God inside of you. There is no obstacle that can stop you. There is no disadvantage that can hold you back. You’re in the palm of God’s hand, and He has equipped and empowered you for everything. When God is on yo...
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You Set the Limits Today's Scripture “What if they don’t believe? Will their lack of faith make the faith of God no effect?” (Romans 3:3) 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. Has the opinions of other people caused you to water down your dreams? 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 c...
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He is the Healer Today's Scripture “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3). Aren't you glad that God is a healer! It doesn’t matter what is “broken” in your life today, God’s nature is to bring you complete healing. Do you need healing in your body? Your mind? Heart? Finances? Relationships? God is your healer. Notice what the Psalmist says in this verse: He binds up their wounds. In the natural, if you have a broken arm, it doesn’t just heal over night...
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Putting others ahead of yourselfToday's Scripture"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)One of the greatest challenges facing our society today is the tendency to live self-centered and selfish lives. But did you know that God created us to be givers? He created us to be vessels of His selfless and compassionate love. John 3:16 tells us that God showed His love to us by giving His Son, and we...
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Keep No Record Today's Scripture “…Love keeps no record of wrong done to it” (I Corinthians 13:5). The Bible says that God is love. He doesn’t just have love, He is love. The love we have is an extension of Him. When you invite Jesus to be the Lord of your life, the Bible says that He actually makes His home in your heart. Think about that for a minute. The Creator of the universe, who cannot be contained by anything, chose to make His home on the inside of your heart. That means that pe...
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Anointed to Heal Today's Scripture “You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with Power, He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him (Acts 10:38). When Jesus walked the earth, He was on a mission. Not only did He come to die on the cross and save us from our sins, He had a mission to set people free from every kind of brokenness and oppression. He was anointed, or empowered by God, to fulfill His mission. No...
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Develop Your Gift Today's Scripture “Do not neglect the gift of God within you…” (I Timothy 4:14). You are created and designed for a specific purpose. God has placed gifts inside of you to equip you to fulfill your purpose. Do you know what those gifts are? What are you passionate about? What can you do better than other people? What would you choose to do if there were no obstacles? God wants you to develop and pursue the gift inside of you. Your gift is a part of your destiny. But the ...
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Deep Waters Today's Scripture “The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” (Proverbs 20:5 NIV). Did you know that you are equipped with everything you need to fulfill your passion and purpose in this life? Everything you need is on the inside of you—like deep waters. You draw those deep things out when you stay open and humble before the Lord. You draw those things out when you are submitted to His Word. That’s what makes you a person of u...
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Know His Kindness Today's Scripture “…God’s kindness leads you toward repentance.” (Romans 2:4) Is there anything in your life that is keeping you from God? Is there anything that is blocking your relationship with Him? In the natural, when we've wronged someone, sometimes it’s easier to avoid them than to face potential rejection. It’s easy to look at God the way we view other people. But God isn't like that. He’s waiting for you with open arms. It doesn’t matter who you are or ...
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Heaven’s Currency Today's Scripture “And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and believing, you will receive” (Matthew 21:22 AMP). In the natural realm, we exchange money for the things we want and need. But in the spiritual realm, faith is what we exchange. The Bible tells us that when you pray, have faith, and you will receive it. Faith moves mountains. Faith pleases God. Faith is what opens doors. What is faith? It’s believing in God and His goodness. It’s knowing that He i...
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Open Windows Today's Scripture “Bring all the tithes (the whole tenth of your income) into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and prove Me now by it, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10 AMP). God wants to open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings on you today! But you have to do your part first. Your part is to be a faithful tither and to...
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Have the words and opinions of other people caused you to water down your dreams? One of the most important things you can learn is that other people don’t set the limits for your life. Other people don’t have to believe in you in order for your dreams to come to pass. There will always be critics and naysayers. The negative voices come at everyone. But other people don’t determine your destiny, you do.The Apostle Paul says in Romans 3:3, “What if they don’t believe? Will their lack of...
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The Blessing of Forgiveness Today's Scripture “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered” (Psalm 32:1, NIV). The scripture is filled with keys to obtaining God’s promise of blessing. It says here in Psalm 32 that you are blessed when your transgressions are forgiven. God extends forgiveness to everyone, but we have to do our part to receive the forgiveness. We have to repent, or change our ways, with open hearts. The Bible also tells us that if we don’t for...
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Be Thankful Today's Scripture “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15 NIV). As believers, we are a commanded to be thankful. I believe this is a natural result of allowing the peace of God to rule our hearts. Did you know that you can choose to have peace? You don’t have to let things upset you. You don’t have to be anxious and worried. That word peace means to set at one again. When you set y...
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Overflow with Thankfulness Today's Scripture “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (Colossians 2:6-7 NIV). Are you overflowing with thankfulness? Is your thankfulness spilling out on to the people around you? Don’t just think your thanks, show it! Don’t let the kindness of others go unnoticed. Sometimes it’s easy to take for granted the pe...
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Thankful for the Kingdom Today's Scripture “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28). Thank God, we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken! The kingdom is simply God’s system. It’s His way of doing things. The Bible tells us that His kingdom is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. In God’s kingdom, when you give, it shall be given back to you, pressed ...
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Great Peace Today's Scripture “Great Peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble” (Psalm 119:165 NIV). God not only wants to give you peace, He wants to give you great peace! When you love the law of the Lord, nothing can make you stumble, and you will have great peace. Great peace gives you joy when it doesn’t make sense for you to be happy. It passes understanding. Great peace keeps you stable and strong no matter what may come against you. Make the decision to f...
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Love Much Today's Scripture “Therefore I tell you, her sins, many [as they are], are forgiven her—because she has loved much. But he who is forgiven little loves little” (Luke 7:47 AMP). Did you know that forgiveness opens the door for love to operate in your life? This verse is talking about the story of the woman with the alabaster box of costly perfume. She was a notorious sinner in her day and when she saw Jesus, she fell at His feet and began washing them with her tears and drying the...
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Lift Your Eyes Today's Scripture I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2). What are you looking at today? Are there challenges in your life to overcome? Don’t just look at your problems day in and day out, lift up your eyes and look toward heaven. You will naturally move in the direction that your eyes are looking. If you are always looking at your problems—meditating on them, feeling sorry fo...
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Learning to Forgive Others Today's Scripture And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted, (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another (readily and freely) as God in Christ forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32 AMP). As followers of Christ, our character should mirror His character. We should be helpful to one another, kind and tender toward one another, understanding and loving. Most of all, we should be extending forgiveness to one another in the same...
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Guard Your Heart Today's Scripture “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23 NIV). Just like a computer, what you allow into your heart programs your thinking and words, which ultimately determines the direction of your life. Your eyes, ears, and mouth are all gateways to your heart. What you watch and listen to goes into your heart whether you realize it or not. You can guard your heart by filtering what you watch and listen to. If you don’t want ...
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Pursue Your Strengths Today's Scripture “Do not neglect your gift…” (I Timothy 4:14). God has equipped each one of us with specific gifts and talents. It’s up to you to not only to identify those gifts, but to be disciplined to develop those gifts. You have to learn to stay in your strength zone. What are you naturally good at? What do you enjoy doing? Take the time to identify your strengths and weaknesses and as the scripture says, give yourself to your gifts. In other words, don’t s...
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Today's Scripture “It is through Him that we have received grace (God’s unmerited favor) and [our] apostleship to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name’s sake among all the nations” (Romans 1:5 AMP). Do you want to see more of God’s favor in your life? Receive His grace. Grace is God’s favor, but it’s also His supernatural empowerment. When you have God’s grace and favor, it enables you to accomplish more and to be more effective both in your own life an...
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Esteem One Another Today's Scripture “And walk in love (esteeming and delighting in one another) as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us…” (Ephesians 5:2 AMP). We don’t often hear the world esteem used very much in our culture, but the Bible tells us to esteem and delight in one another. One definition of esteem is to hold in high regard. That means we are to honor and value one another. And you may not always agree with everyone around you. They may not always act honorably, but w...
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The Prince of Peace Today's Scripture “…and His name shall be called…the Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Aren't you glad Jesus is our Prince of Peace? He rules our hearts with peace. He gives us peace that passes understanding—which means we can have the peace when it doesn’t make sense. We can have peace in the midst of the storm. We can have peace in the midnight hour. We can have peace when gas prices go up and the housing market goes down. We can have constant peace because we are...
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He Promises Peace Today's Scripture “I will listen to what God the Lord will say; he promises peace to His people.” (Psalm 34:1485:8). No matter what is going on in your life right now, the Lord promises that you can have the peace. Notice in this verse that the psalmist is making the decision to listen to what God says. When you make the decision to listen to God, and follow His direction, you will have peace. You may be thinking to yourself, “God doesn’t speak to me.” But the Bible s...
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Ephesians 2:10 says that “We are God’s masterpiece.” That means you are not average. You are not ordinary. You are one of a kind. When God created you He went to great lengths to make you exactly the way He wanted. You didn’t just happen to get your personality. You didn’t just accidentally get your nose, your skin color, your gifts or abilities. God designed you the way you are on purpose, for a purpose. The Apostle Paul said, “We should be to the praise of God’s glory.” In this...
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Joy in His Presence Today's Scripture “You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand” (Psalm 16:11). Do you need more joy in your life today? God promises that joy is found in His presence, and if you've accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then His presence lives inside of you! That joy manifests when you focus your mind and heart on the Father and begin to praise Him for what He’s done in your life. Th...
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God with Us Today's Scripture Behold, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel--which, when translated, means, God with us (Matthew 1:23 AMP). All throughout the Bible, Jesus has many names according to His attributes. In this verse, He is called Emmanuel, which means God with us. Aren't you glad we serve a God who is with us? He’s not far away looking down on us; He is with us! As believer’s, He’s not just around us, He’s actually l...
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Magnify the Lord Today's Scripture “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together” (Psalm 34:3). There is power when you magnify the Lord and exalt His name. When you magnify the Lord, you aren't changing Him, you are changing the way you see Him. You are making Him bigger in your life than your problems and circumstances. So many people today waste time and energy talking about their problems and feeling sorry for themselves. In other words, they are magnifying their circ...
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Walk Through Today's Scripture “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me” (Psalm 23:4 NKJV). Do you ever feel like you are walking through the valley of the shadow of death? During the tough times, it’s easy to get to discouraged. I love what it says in the verse, “though I walk through…” No matter what you are facing today, know this: you are not alone, and you are just walking through. You don’t have to stop and live in the...
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You Have Been Pre-Programmed For Victory Are you living in the full abundant life God promised in His Word? God never created you to be just average. He doesn’t want you to drag around, barely making it, feeling defeated and depressed. God created you to be happy, healthy, and whole. The Scripture says, "We have been made in the image of Almighty God". When God made you, He placed His very essence on the inside of you. One way to look at it is that you have the DNA of Almighty God. Just like y...
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Consider Your God 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). Abraham, who is known as our father in the faith, had many obstacles coming against the promise of God in his life. God told him that he would be “the father of many nations.”...
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Giving Is Worship Today's Scripture “And on going into the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then opening their treasure bags, they presented to Him gifts” (Matthew 2:11 AMP). When the wise men first saw Jesus, they were completely overwhelmed. They fell to their knees and wanted to worship Him with everything they had. Giving was an automatic response. They wanted to lavish Him with their love and gifts. They were giving because they were ...
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The Lord Is With You Today's Scripture “O favored one [endued with grace]! The Lord is with you!” (Luke 1:28 AMP). You are favored today, and the Lord is with you! God promises that He is no respecter of persons. If you are a believer in Jesus today, He is with you, and you are endued with His grace. That means you have God’s supernatural empowerment to do whatever you need to do today. You have God’s empowerment at work, you have God’s empowerment at home, you have God’s empowermen...
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Wonderful Counselor Today's Scripture “For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 AMP). What do you need today? Do you need guidance or counsel about a particular situation? One of the reasons Jesus was sent to this earth was to be your Wonderful Counselor. When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Counselor...
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The Mighty God Today's Scripture “For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 AMP). We don’t just serve a mighty God, we serve The Mighty God! People have served many types of gods throughout history, but none of them could be called mighty. One of the definitions of the word mighty in the original Hebrew is a champ...
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Everlasting Father Today's Scripture “For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 AMP). When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you become a child of the Most High God. You instantly have an Everlasting Father! Think about that word everlasting. That means that before the beginning of time, the Father was there...
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The Great Exchange 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” (II Corinthians 5:21 NIV). If you've accepted Jesus today, you are the righteousness of God! That means you are an extension of His virtue. You are approved by Him. You are in right-standing with Him. Jesus not only paid the punishment for your sins, the Bible says He actually became sin. He took it upon Himself and into His being so that you could take...
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Change Your Mind Today's Scripture “Repent (think differently; change your mind, regretting your sins and changing your conduct), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 3:2 AMP). Do you have behaviors in your life that you want to stop? Maybe it’s a habit, a bad attitude, or even negative thoughts. No matter what you may want to change in your life, you have to start by changing your mind. You have to change your thinking so that your thoughts are in line with God’s thoughts. Whe...
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Bring Forth Fruit Today's Scripture “Bring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of heart]” (Matthew 3:8 AMP). When you submit your mind and heart to the Lord, your actions will begin to change. You will bring forth fruit that is the character of God. The Bible tells us in Galatians that the fruit of God’s spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These character traits are proof that Go...
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Free Indeed Today's Scripture “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36 NIV). Are you free today? Are you free indeed? So many people today hear that God wants to set them free, but yet, they still walk around feeling defeated and carrying unnecessary burdens. Don’t let that be you! Embrace the freedom that Jesus paid for. You are set free from the bondage of sin, fear, lack, sickness, worry, and cares. Think about that for a minute. How would you feel if you never...
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All Things Are Possible Today's Scripture “Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26 NIV). Are you facing something today that seems impossible? With man it may be, but with God, ALL things are possible! If you seem to be in an impossible situation, get with God! Sometimes it’s so easy to focus on our problems and try to solve them in our own strength. But remember, the battle belongs to the Lord. He has a plan for your ...
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Today's Scripture “We thank God continually because, when you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of man, but as it actually is—the Word of God which is at work in you who believe” (I Thessalonians 2:13 NIV). When you receive the truth of God’s Word in your heart, it automatically takes root and begins to work in your life! You may not always see it right away. You may not always feel it, but know that God began a good work in you, and He i...
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He Withholds No Good Thing Today's Scripture “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless” (Psalm 84:11). What do you need from the Lord today? Do you need peace, provision, guidance? The Word of God promises that no good thing will He withhold from those who walk blamelessly before Him. Now you may be thinking, “Joel, I’m not perfect. How can I have a blameless walk?” The Good News is, when y...
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He is the Deliverer Today's Scripture “A Righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all” (Psalm 34:19) No matter what “troubles” you may be facing today, God has promised to deliver you! And notice this verse doesn’t say He's going to deliver you from “some” of your troubles — “if you say and do everything perfectly.” No, if you are righteous today, God promises to deliver you from all of your troubles. How do you know if you are righteous? Whe...
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Expect Good Things Today's Scripture “Surely goodness and loving-kindness will follow me all the days of my life…” (Psalm 23:6). What are you expecting today? Are you expecting to rise higher in life? Are you expecting good breaks? Are you expecting goodness to follow you everywhere you go? If you are expecting to get the short end of the stick, your own wrong thinking will keep you in mediocrity. Remember, God will meet you at the level of your expectations. Pay attention to what you are ...
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The New Has ComeToday's Scripture“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)As a follower of Christ, you are a new creation! You have a new spirit, a new walk, a new life! Are there “old” things in your life that you are trying to get rid of? Maybe you have old behaviors or addictions that you want to change. Remember, the new has come. It’s a new year and it’s time to be the new you. Let this year be the year yo...
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Focus on the UnseenToday's Scripture“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:18).Every obstacle in your life is subject to change. It doesn’t matter what you may be facing, there is an answer in the unseen. The unseen is the spiritual realm where the promises of God exist. Your faith brings those unseen things into this natural realm. When you are fixed on something, you can't be moved. Th...
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Look Straight AheadToday's Scripture“Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you” (Proverbs 4:25).What are you looking at today? I don’t mean in the natural, but in the spiritual. What is in the forefront of your mind and heart? Are you constantly dwelling on your problems, or things that have happened in your past? In the natural, you will move in the direction that your eyes are looking. In the spiritual, it works the same way. Whatever you focus your mind and he...
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He Improves Those He LovesToday's Scripture“…God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness” (Hebrews 12:10).Aren't you glad that the God of this universe loves us enough to discipline and shape our character? Webster’s Dictionary defines “discipline” as training that corrects, molds, or perfects mental faculties or moral character. God improves our character through His training. While you are on this earth, you are constantly in spiritual training. Your faith is...
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Light Will ComeToday's Scripture“Light arises in the darkness for the upright…” (Psalm 112:4).Is there any area of your life that needs light today? Maybe you’re in a seemingly dark situation or maybe you need some insight into a decision you have to make. Maybe you need the light of understanding into a particular situation. Whatever is going on in your life right now, God’s Word promises that light will arise. He promises to illuminate every area of your life. The Bible tells us in t...
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Fix Your EyesToday's Scripture“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…” (Hebrews 12:1).Are your eyes fixed on Jesus today? It’s so easy to let the distractions of the world and the cares of every day life to change your focus. And whatever you fix your eyes on, you open your spirit to. You can choose to fix your eyes on Jesus no matter what distractions of life are going on around you. You see, when you fix your eyes on Jesus, you are opening yourself to the ...
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Be Led by the SpiritToday's Scripture“Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God” (Romans 8:14).Have you ever started to do something when you had a little nudging on the inside of you telling you to do something completely different? Sometimes it’s easy to override that little inward voice, but that small voice deep on the inside of you is how God speaks to you. It’s how He leads you by His Spirit. When you follow the Spirit’s leading by faith—even when it doesn’t ...
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No Eye Has Seen Today's Scripture “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him” (I Corinthians 2:9). Have you ever tried to imagine what God might have in store for your future? No matter how great the dreams are that you may be able to come up with, God has more in store for you than you can even begin to imagine! It’s starts in this life and then carries over into the eternal life. God is a creative god and His thoughts and pla...
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Friend of God Today's Scripture “Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God’s friend” (James 2:23). The All-Knowing, All-Powerful, Creator of the Universe wants to be your friend today. He wants to walk with you and talk with you and share life with you. That’s why He created you—first and foremost, for fellowship. It’s as simple as opening your heart of faith to Him. If you have faith in God today then, just like Abraham, you are God’s ...
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The Beginning of Wisdom Today's Scripture “The reverent fear and worship of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom’s friend” (Psalm 111:10). Do you need more wisdom in your life today? The Bible says that the reverent fear and worship of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. That word, fear, in this instance, doesn’t mean “to be afraid” it means to have honor and respect. It means that we revere Him because He is God. Wisdom begins when you honor God. When you truly respect and worship H...
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Do All That is in Your Heart Today's Scripture “Then Nathan said to David, Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” (I Chronicles 17:2). What is in your heart today? What are the dreams and desires deep on the inside of you? Maybe you want to start a business, or ministry, or go back to school. Whatever is in your heart, ask the Lord to confirm it to you. God leads us by desires, but we have to first submit our desires to Him. Sometimes we have to allow Him to change our desires, ...
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Running Over Today's Scripture “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap” (Luke 6:38). God is a god of abundance! He wants to pour out His abundance on you until you are so full that you are running over with God’s goodness. And notice how this verse starts. It says, “Give, and it will be given to you.” Your giving sets the blessing of God into motion in your life. Giving is like a seed. When you pla...
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He Directs Your Steps Today's Scripture “The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps” (Proverbs 16:9). What are you doing to bring your dreams to pass? Are you getting prepared? Do you have clear direction? Are you taking steps of faith? Success is intentional. You may not know what steps to take right now, but God has a good plan for your life. If you’ll do your part to seek Him and begin to make plans to succeed, God will guide you. He will direct your steps. You don’...
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Forget What Lies Behind Today's Scripture “This one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind I press forward to what lies ahead” (Philippians 3:13). Are you determined to forget what lies behind? I know many people don’t fully understand what it means to forget the past. They wonder, “How can I forget something that’s happened to me?” But one definition of the word forget means to disregard intentionally, or to overlook. You have to intentionally disregard your past so that it doesn�...
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Worship Brings Power Today's Scripture “But now bring me a minstrel. And while the minstrel played, the hand and power of the Lord came upon Elisha” (2 Kings 3:15). The Bible says that God inhabits the praises of His people. When you worship the Lord, His presence will manifest wherever you are. It doesn’t matter if you are at home, in your car or at work, God will inhabit your praises. And where God is, there is tremendous power available! The enemy cannot stand in the presence of our Mig...
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Staying Alive Your Whole LifeAre you living every day filled with hope and expectancy? Are you living life to the fullest? So many people today have simply lost their enthusiasm for life. At one time, they were excited about their future. They were pursuing their dream, but along the way, they hit some roadblocks. Things didn’t work out, and now they’re just going through the motions of life. They quit dreaming. They quit pursuing their goals. They lost their purpose. Don’t let that be you...
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Chosen to Be Holy Today's Scripture “For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight” (Ephesians 1:4). Did you know that God had a plan for you before the foundation of the earth? He created you to be holy and blameless in His sight. Why did He do that? He chose you to be His ambassador, or representative, on the earth. God created you to reflect His glory. He created you to reflect His character, His righteousness, His holiness. Think about that...
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With God Today's Scripture “Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God" (Mark 10:27). With God all things are possible! Now that’s a very broad statement. But, it doesn’t mean you can just do anything you want. You have to get with God first. In order to get with God, or align yourself with Him, you have to obey His Word. You have to submit yourself to Him and His plan for your life. You must turn your back on your old li...
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Treasures Within Today's Scripture “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels…” (II Corinthians 4:7 NKJ). Did you know there are treasures deep on the inside of you? As a believer in Jesus, the greatest treasure within you is the Spirit of God. You carry the most precious treasure in the universe inside of you! Beyond that, He has deposited many other treasures on the inside of you. You may not even see these treasures yet, but God has given you gifts and abilities that are tied to your...
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Plan For GoodToday's Scripture“those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness” (Proverbs 14:22). Do you wake up every morning expecting favor and blessing on everything you do? Do you plan for what is good? When we plan for what is good, the scripture tells us that we find love. The scripture also tells us that God is love. When you plan for what is good, you will find God in the midst of your plans. What do you expect as you go throughout your day? Don’t let the negative voices of...
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New Creation Today's Scripture “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come” (II Corinthians 5:17). Everyone loves to get something new. But as a believer in Jesus, you’re not only getting something new, you are something new. You are a brand new creation! Your eternal being, or the spirit on the inside of you, is re-created in Christ. The old is gone, the new has come. The Bible says that we are to work out our salvation. That means you hav...
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Walk in the Ways of Your Heart Today's Scripture “…Follow the ways of your heart…” (Ecclesiastes 11:9). When you become born again, you receive a new spirit—God’s Spirit on the inside of you. The Bible often calls this your heart. If you look at the word “heart”, you’ll see the word “ear” in the middle. The ear that you hear with is in the center of your heart. Your heart is where the Lord speaks to you. It’s easy for the cares of this world to become like loud noise tha...
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Keep Asking Today's Scripture “For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:8). Is there something you are believing God for? Does it seem like it’s taking a long time to come to pass? Be encouraged today! The Bible says that through faith and patience you will inherit the promise. You can trust that God’s Word is true. Submit your prayers to the Lord, and keep an attitude of faith and expectancy. Keep asking. Keep seekin...
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Love Never Fails Today's Scripture “Love never fails” (I Corinthians 13:8). We all have people in our lives that are difficult at times. Maybe it’s someone you work with, a family member or even your spouse. Relationships can be complicated, but remember: love never fails. The Word of God clearly defines love in 1 Corinthians 13. It says that love is patient and kind. It doesn’t seek its own way. Love doesn’t keep a record of wrongs. And most importantly, love never fails. Notice that ...
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You Are AliveToday's Scripture “And you He made alive, when you were dead in your trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1).Aren't you glad that Jesus came to give us life? Think about that for a minute right now. You used to be dead in your sins and trespasses; you used to have no hope. You used to live in fear. But once you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you weren’t dead in your sin anymore. You now have hope for the future. You are alive in Christ! God wants you to live life to the ...
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His Power at Work Today's Scripture Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” (Ephesians 3:20). God is able to do more than you could ever ask or imagine! But notice that this verse says it’s according to the power that is at work within you. How does God’s power work within you? God’s power works in you when you are walking in love. God’s power is at work in you when you choose to forgive those who ...
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Be Strong in the Lord Today's Scripture “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power” (Ephesians 6:10). Everyone has times when they feel weak or discouraged in life. But you don’t have to live that way! You can be strong in the Lord and in His power. You don’t have to walk around defeated and depressed. You can have joy today! In fact, the Bible tells us that the joy of the Lord is our strength. God’s joy isn't based on circumstances. It isn't based on the news, the stock ...
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Separate YourselfToday's Scripture “So whoever cleanses himself [from what is ignoble and unclean, who separates himself…be a vessel set apart and useful for honorable and noble purposes…” (II Timothy 2:21). Are there people or activities in your life that you know you need to separate yourself from? The Bible says that bad company will corrupt good morals. God wants you to constantly be growing and rising higher in life. That’s why this verse encourages us to separate ourselves from c...
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Keep the Truth Today's Scripture “Guard and keep [with the greatest care] the precious and excellently adapted [Truth]…” The Truth of God’s Word is a precious treasure entrusted to us. It empowers us to overcome every obstacle. It’s important to keep this Truth in your heart and establish it in your life. How do you establish the Word in your life? When you make a habit of praying and reading God’s Word it becomes more and more alive to you. When you choose to obey it, you are guardi...
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Choose Peace Today's Scripture “Strive to live in peace with everybody and pursue that consecration and holiness without which no one will [ever] see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14). Holiness is so important to God. The Bible says that holiness is the key to seeing the Lord. When you obey the Word of God and allow Him to work in your life, you are pursuing holiness. You will see the Lord working in your life. Notice this verse starts by saying that we should live at peace with the people around us...
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Confidence in Him Today's Scripture “My soul takes refuge and finds shelter and confidence in You…” (Psalm 57:1). Do you need more confidence for something specific in your life today? Confidence is strength in knowing that God has chosen you and equipped you for everything in life today. It doesn’t matter what you may be facing, you can find confidence in God. When you understand how much God loves you and that He desires to empower you, every obstacle will become smaller and smaller. ...
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Don’t Be Limited by the SystemDo you ever feel like you are limited by the system of this world? You go to work, get a paycheck, and that determines your limits. Maybe you have dreams and desires, but you don’t feel like you have the right connections. Or maybe you don’t have the right education. It’s tempting to think, “I’ll never rise any higher. I’m limited to the system that I’m in.” But you have to remember, God likes to go outside the system! He likes to do unusual, extra...
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Treasure the Word Today's Scripture “But he who keeps (treasures) His Word [who bears in mind His precepts, who observes His message in its entirety], truly in him has the love of and for God …” (I John 2:5). How much do you treasure the Word in your life? When you treasure something, it’s valuable to you. You handle it carefully and protect it. When you treasure a person or relationship, you give attention to them and think about them constantly! When you treasure the Word of God, you a...
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Increase More Today's ScriptureThere are those who scatter abroad, yet increase more…(Proverbs 11:24).In the book of Genesis, God set up a system of seedtime and harvest. Everything God does starts with a seed. The Bible also tells us that He gives seed to the sower. In other words, if you are a person who has a desire to bless others and sow seed, God will make sure you have plenty to give. Notice what happens when you generously sow seed—you increase more! Just like planting a seed in the ...
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Crowned with Goodness Today's Scripture “You crown the year with Your bounty and goodness…” (Psalm 65:11, AMP) The Lord has crowned your year with bounty and goodness! That means there is an abundant supply for whatever you may need in life—spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially. And God has set up a system so that you can access His blessings. It’s the system of seedtime and harvest. If you have a need in your life, sow a seed. If you need friends, sow a seed by being a ...
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Confess and Believe Today's Scripture “If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). Salvation comes when you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that He was raised from the dead. In the same way, God’s Word becomes alive in our hearts when we confess and believe it. What are you confessing today? What are you saying about your situation? Are you confessing the Word and belie...
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Your Time Is ComingGod has placed dreams and desires in each of our hearts. Are you believing for something that seems to be taking a long time? Are you tempted to quit? Maybe you’ve already given up on that dream. Today is a new day—it’s time for you to get your fire back! It may be taking a long time, but God is faithful! He promises to complete the work He began in your life. Don’t fall into the temptation to get complacent and think it’s never going to happen. Right now, whether yo...
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Higher Thoughts Today's Scripture “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:9). God’s dream for your life is so much bigger than your own! He wants to bless you indeed and enlarge your territory. His ways and thoughts are so much higher than ours, and His plan is so much bigger than we can imagine. Choose today to focus on the good things God has in store for you. Don’t allow the circumstances of life to...
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Ask Today's Scripture ”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). Is there an area of your life that you need God’s help in? A lot of times, it’s easy to think that we're not supposed to ask for too much, but the scripture encourages us to go to God with all of our needs. He longs to give you the desires of your heart and pour out His favor and blessing on you. In fact, Jesus said, “You have not, because you ask not...
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According to Your Faith Today's Scripture “According to Your faith, be it unto you” (Matthew 9:29). A lot of time people think that when they have a need, that if God wanted to, He could just automatically meet it. But Jesus didn’t say, according to your need be it unto you; He said, according to your faith. That’s why it’s so important to have an attitude of expectancy every single day. If we want God to move in our lives, we have to approach every day filled with faith and hope. The...
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The Apple of His Eye Today's Scripture “Keep me as the apple of your eye…” (Psalm 17:8). God cherishes and values you so much today. You are the apple of His eye; the center of His world! In this day and age, people are considered to be important for so many different reasons—titles, position, possessions, where you go, what you drive. But God’s value system is very different from the value system of the world. If you've ever thought that God has too many other important things on His ...
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Forget Not His Benefits Today's Scripture “Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits…” (Psalm 103:2). God has given us many benefits today! He’s given us so much to be thankful for. When you meditate on His goodness, faithfulness and blessings in your life, it will change you on the inside. When you focus on the fact that He saved you and set you free, the challenges and obstacles in your life will begin to fade away. Psalm 103 goes on to say that, “He crowns you with...
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Having the Right Image on the InsideDid you know that how you see yourself determines what kind of life you going to live? Too many people go around with low self-esteem and a poor self-image. Society has a way of conditioning people to lose through failures, rejection, and past mistakes. Don’t let society distort the true image of who you really are, you were born to win! You were created for more than just average. You were created for more than just barely getting by. God created you in His...
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Enlarge Your Territory Today's Scripture “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory…” (I Chronicles 4:10). God wants to bless you and enlarge your territory. Your territory can be your sphere of influence or your realm of responsibility or authority. Are you ready for increase in your life today? You may desire God’s increase, but the Bible says we have not because we ask not. Are you asking for God’s blessing? Are you asking Him to enlarge your territory? When you ask God ...
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Walk Uprightly Today's Scripture “For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see His face” (Psalm 11:7). Our God is a god of justice! He loves truth, and He loves what is right. The Bible promises that if we follow His plan and walk uprightly before Him, we will see His face. And God wants you to see His face. He wants to reveal Himself to you in ways you never imagined. Walking uprightly simply means following the Word of God with a humble heart. It means you have a hear...
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Your Sun and Shield Today's Scripture “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless” (Psalm 84:11). God has a heart to pour out His favor and goodness in your life. He longs to be your sun and shield. What does the sun do for us? It lights our way, it keeps us warm, it nourishes the plants of the earth so that we can have food. The earth is sustained by its relationship to the sun, and God wants to ...
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The God Kind of Faith Today's Scripture “…the life which I now life in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God…” (Galatians 2:20). Faith is all around us. People have faith in so many different things: faith that a friend will be true, faith that your job is taking you on a certain career path, faith that the chair you are sitting on is going to hold you up! Faith is simply believing in something. But there are different kinds, or levels, of faith. There’s a difference between ...
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Hope Comes from Him Today's Scripture “Find rest, o my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him” (Psalm 62:5). Today's Word from Joel and Victoria God is constantly planting seeds of hope and victory in your life. He’s constantly trying to deposit His faith on the inside of you. Often times, when we’re anxious and worried, it’s difficult to hear His voice of hope and confidence. But when we stop and quiet ourselves, when we find rest in Him, we will recognize His voice of hope. You�...
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Mustard Seed Faith Today's Scripture “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea’ and it will obey you” (Luke 17:6). A mustard seed is a very small thing. But when it’s planted, it grows into a huge tree. In the same way, Jesus is saying that a little bit of faith can bring tremendous results! As a believer in Him, you already have enough faith on the inside of you to overcome any obstacle. The same Spirit that r...
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By His Spirit Today's Scripture “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty” (Zechariah 4:6). In this day and age, we are equipped with so many wonderful resources in the natural: technology, education, abilities. It’s easy to rely on our own natural strength for so many things. We have to remember that this natural world is only temporary, but the spiritual realm is eternal. We aren't limited to the earth’s resources; we have unlimited spiritual resources by...
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Keep Walking Through Today's Scripture “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me…” (Psalm 23:4). Everyone faces challenges and difficulties in life. If you are going through a valley today, know that you are not alone. God is with you! He is working behind the scenes on your behalf, and He will carry you through. Remember, your challenges didn’t come to stay, they came to pass. Don’t get stuck in the valley by allowing your...
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Now Faith Today's Scripture “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). What are you hoping for in your life today? The Bible says that faith gives substance to the things you hope for. Notice this verse starts by saying, “Now faith…” It’s not “later” faith or “one day” faith. We have to believe that God is working behind the scenes right now. Faith is simply believing that God is a good and faithful God—that He is a rew...
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Extend Forgiveness Today's Scripture “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34). When you've been hurt or offended, sometimes it’s tempting to hold on to unforgiveness. But we have to remember, when people wrong us, our battle is not against flesh and blood. In other words, that person who hurt you is not the real enemy. The Bible says that your adversary is the devil, and he knows that if you don’t forgive, then your prayers won’t be effective...
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Blessings on the Other Side Today's Scripture “When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings” (Psalm 84:6). Do you feel like you are walking through a tough place in your life today? When you walk through the “valley of weeping”, God is walking with you. He wants to strengthen and empower you to keep moving forward. He is leading you to a place of blessing and refreshing! Be encouraged today, it�...
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New Garments Today's Scripture “Provide for those who grieve…a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor” (Isaiah 61:3 NIV). Do you need a new garment today? I’m not talking about a physical garment. I’m talking about what’s covering your mind and emotions. Are you clothed with despair and disappointment? Are you wearing “heaviness”? If you’ve gone through a hurtful situati...
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He Delivers You From All Today's Scripture “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). Aren’t you glad we serve a Deliverer today? An affliction is defined as the cause of persistent pain or distress. You might feel afflicted today, but God is working to bring you out of that difficult situation. It may not be in the way you thought, but you have to trust that God has your best interest at heart. I know that afflictions can take on...
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What’s In Your Hand? Today's Scripture “Then the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" (Exodus 4:2). Do you ever feel inadequate for what you are called to do? You’re not the first one! So often, when we think of Moses, we remember him as the great spiritual giant who led the Israelites out of captivity. But did you know that Moses doubted himself, too? He didn’t feel equipped. In fact, he was even self-conscious because he had a stuttering problem! God simply said to him, “Wh...
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But God! Today's Scripture “O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!...but you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head” (Psalm 3:1-3) When David wrote this verse, He was in a very difficult situation. He was actually running for his life from his very own son who wanted to kill him and take over the throne! Can you imagine?! David was probably feeling overwhelmed, distraught, heart-broken, betrayed, and abandoned. Have you ever felt that w...
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Persevere Until You See the Promise Today's Scripture “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised” (Hebrews 10:36). What are you believing God for today? Promotion? Healing? Stronger relationships? Deliverance? God has promised all these things to you in His Word because it’s His heart for you to live in blessing and wholeness all the days of your life. When you do the will of God by obeying His Word and precepts, it opens the do...
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Blessed Wherever You Go Today's Scripture “If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today…you will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.” (Deuteronomy 28:1-3). God wants to pour out His blessings on you today. Living in obedience and integrity is the key that unlocks the door to His abundance. When you put God and His Word first place in your life, the bible says you’ll be blessed in the city and in the country—that means you wil...
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Established in Love Today's Scripture “May you be rooted and grounded in love…” (Ephesians 3:17) Did you know there is tremendous power in love? In the same way that a tree will grow taller and stronger when its roots grow deep, you’ll be stronger and have more of God’s power operating in your life when you are rooted and established in love. Faith works by love, and I Corinthians 13 gives us a picture of what that looks like…among other things, love is patient and kind. It does not ...
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Embrace Change Today's Scripture He changes times and seasons.” (Daniel 2:21) God is always looking to take us to higher levels. He wants us to grow and increase in every area of life. Change is often a catalyst for growth in our lives. It keeps us from getting stuck in a rut. God will supernaturally open and close doors to keep us on the path toward our destiny. He will “stir us” out of comfortable situations and stretch us because He loves us too much to allow us to live in mediocrity. ...
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The Way Today's Scripture “‘…how can we know the way?’ Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:5-6). Do you need direction in your life today? Not only is Jesus the way to life in eternity, but Jesus is the way to everything you need in this life here on earth. Do you need to know the way out of debt? Look to the Father through Jesus. Do you need to know the way to having better relationships…the way to ove...
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Take Refuge in Him Today's Scripture “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him” (Psalm 34:8). Where do you take refuge when the storms of life come? Where do you go for comfort and safety? Some people find it easy to turn to their friends, their job, or even a bowl of ice-cream! There’s nothing wrong with any of those things, but God the Father wants us to turn to Him first. He wants us to take refuge in Him. He longs to protect us and defend us and g...
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He Gives Strength Today's Scripture “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak” (Isaiah 40:29). Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Have you ever felt backed into a corner about a particular situation, and you couldn’t see a way out? We’ve all felt overwhelmed by the circumstances of life at one time or another. Be encouraged today because the Bible says in Isaiah that when you cry to God for help, as soon as He hears, He will answer you! He will give you strengt...
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Something Out of Nothing Today's Scripture “The earth was formless and void…and God said, Let there be light.” (Genesis 1:2-3). Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Are you believing God for something today that seems impossible? We serve a great and mighty God. and He can create something out of nothing. He can make a way when there seems to be no way! Genesis tells us that in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. But before He spoke the world into existence, it was formles...
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Stay Connected Today's Scripture “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart form me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Do you need more power and strength in your life today? When you are connected to the Father through Jesus, you are connected to your life source. Just as a branch is sustained by the vine it’s attached to, we are sustained by being attached to Him. If you think about how fruit...
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Choose to Trust Today's Scripture “Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust…” (Psalm 40:4). Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Is your trust in the Lord today? Trusting in the Lord is a decision we make just like we choose anything else in life. You chose what to wear today, you probably chose what you would have for breakfast, and you can choose to trust God today, too! Just like the decision to receive salvation, when you choose to trust God, there is a peace that settles on the ...
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Living a Resurrected Life Every person goes through adversities or times of difficulty. Maybe you didn’t get a promotion you deserved, or you lost a loved one, a friend betrayed you. It’s easy to get negative and bitter and lose your enthusiasm for life, but understand today, you are not defined by your past, you are prepared by your past. Every challenge you’ve been through, every adversity you’ve faced, God has deposited something on the inside of you. Your character was being develope...
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Sweet Fragrance Today's Scripture “For we are the sweet fragrance of Christ which exhales unto God…” (Psalm 42:1). Did you know that your life is a sweet fragrance to God? Think about how a wonderful aroma affects you personally. When it’s springtime and the flowers are blossoming, everything feels new again. The sweet aroma in the air is a sign that the flowers are fresh and alive. It catches your attention! It makes you want to take a deep breath and partake of the wonderful sweet frag...
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He Leads You to Victory Today's Scripture “But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory making us conquerors through our Lord Jesus Christ” (I Corinthians 15:57). God desires that you live in victory in every area of your life. The scripture says He always causes us to triumph through Christ Jesus! No matter what you may be facing today, God wants to make you more than a conqueror. Are you battling sickness? God wants to give you Healing. Are you struggling with a broken relationship? God ...
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Wait on the Lord Today's Scripture “But those who wait on the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31). Do you need strength today? Sometimes it’s easy to get down and discouraged when you’re constantly looking at the circumstances of life. You may feel tired and weary from a long battle. But when you wait on the Lord, the Bible says your strength will be renewed. Waiting o...
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Seeing Adversity The Right Way Anytime God is about to take you to a new level you’re going to face opposition. There will be new battles to fight and new obstacles to overcome. It’s easy to get discouraged and think, “Why is this happening?” But we have to change our thinking and focus on the fact that on the other side of those challenges is a new level of victory—a new level of success. David would only be known as a shepherd boy if it weren’t for Goliath. David’s enemy became t...
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Refresh Others Today's Scripture “A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:25). God’s system works on the principle of sowing and reaping. Simply put, if you are kind to others, then others will be kind to you. What you sow, you shall reap. When you refresh others, you yourself will be refreshed. That word “refresh” means to restore or revive. When you reach out to others to restore them or offer strength to them, you are planting see...
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Today's Scripture “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness of it…” (Psalm 24:1). God wants you to live an abundant and satisfied life. He wants you to enjoy the fullness of the earth and life’s experiences. When you open your mind to new things and new situations, you are broadening your horizons and opening yourself to new opportunities. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing the same way all the time. But when you open yourself to new people and new ideas, you a...
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Safety in Numbers Today's Scripture “Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 11:14).   Are you facing an important decision today? God wants to give you the answer. He wants to direct your steps. Many times, He will speak to us through the people He has placed in our lives. The Bible says that safety is found in a multitude of advisors. God designed us to live in families, communities, and congre...
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The Power of Two Today's Scripture “Two are better than one… If one falls down, his friend can help him up” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). God likes two together. The Bible says in Matthew 18 that there is power when two or more pray in agreement. One can put a thousand to flight, but two can put ten thousand to flight! Where there are two or more gathered in His name, God is there. And just like Jesus sent the disciples out in pairs of two to fulfill their mission, God will se...
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He Places the Solitary in Families Today's Scripture “He places the solitary in families” (Psalm 68:6). Most everyone goes through times in life when they feel a little lonely or wonder where they belong. God designed family to always be a place of love and acceptance. Maybe you didn’t come from an environment like that, or maybe you’ve been away from your family. Maybe they are no longer around. God still desires to meet that need for family. The Bible says that ...
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The Overflow of Your Heart Today's Scripture “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34). Have you said something recently that you wish you hadn’t? The Bible says that your words reveal what’s going on inside of you. If you go around speaking negative words of defeat, putting others down, and complaining all the time, it’s a sign that you need to refocus your heart and mind. It’s a sign that your “overflow” is polluted. Our bodies ...
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Live Skillfully Today's Scripture “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings…” (Proverbs 22:29). Too often times, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut in life, doing the same thing the same way. But if we are going to live at our best, we should constantly be growing and sharpening our skills. We should strive to learn and grow every single day; because when you stop learning, you stop growing, and when you stop growing, you stop living. What are y...
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Victory is On the Way Today's Scripture “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). Everyone goes through seasons of difficulty and challenge in life. One of the enemy’s traps is to isolate you and convince you that you won’t make it. But God promises that He will deliver the righteous out of all of their afflictions. You are righteous because of your relationship with God through Christ Jesus. You are righte...
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Keep Sowing Today's Scripture “As long as the earth remains, there will be seedtime and harvest” (Genesis 8:22). God loves you so much, and He wants you to live in abundance in every area of your life. In the book of Genesis, in the very beginning, He established a system for increase. Everything in life operates off of seedtime and harvest. As long as you have seed, you have increase in your hand. But a seed will lay dormant until it is placed in the right conditions...
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Faith and Honor Today's Scripture “Jesus said to them, ‘Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor.’ He could not do any miracles there…And he was amazed at their lack of faith” (Mark 6:4-6) Did you know that honor and faith work together? When Jesus walked the earth, the people in His own hometown couldn't believe that He was the Son of God because they were too familiar with Him. They didn’t honor Him, which affec...
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Choose Blessing Today's Scripture “I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live…” (Deuteronomy 30:19).   God desires that you live in blessing in every area of your life. He’s given promises in His Word and has established a plan for you to live in total victory. He promises to give you the answers, but you have to be the one to decide to obey His voice. You have the final choice, so choose life...
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Help Others Succeed Today's Scripture “Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you” (Ecclesiastes 11:1 NLT). God’s system works on the principle of sowing and reaping. What you pour out 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. What are you investing in the lives of the people around you? Are y...
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Written On Your Heart Today's Scripture “They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts…” (Romans 2:15). In the Old Testament, God’s commands were written on stone tablets and kept in the tabernacle. Now, we are living according to the New Testament, and when we accept Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior, we become His temple. He lives in us, and He engraves His promises and commands in our hearts. How can you be sure of this? This verse goes on to...
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He Gives Good Gifts Today's Scripture “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father…” (James 1:17). God has so many good and perfect gifts in store for you. Not only does He offer eternal life through His Son, Jesus, but the Bible is filled with His generous and abundant promises in this life. He wants to bless you with provision and supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. He wants to pour out His abundant favo...
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Set Apart Today's Scripture “But now since you have been set free from sin…you have your present reward in holiness and its end is eternal life” (Romans 6:22). Holiness is a powerful force in our lives. It leads us to eternal life. Holiness simply means being “set apart.” You are set apart when you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He makes His home in you, and His holiness lives on the inside of you, too. The Bible tells us that without holiness, no one can see...
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Faith and Righteousness Today's Scripture “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness”   (Galatians 3:6).   So many people today are looking for ways to be righteous or to be in “right standing” with God. The Bible simply says that when we believe God, that’s righteousness. The proof, or evidence, of our faith in Him is found in our actions. The Bible says that faith without works is dead. That means, when we really believ...
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Be a People Builder Today's Scripture “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up…” (I Thessalonians 5:11). God designed us to live in relationship with others. He wants us to help each other grow. None of us will reach our highest potential by ourselves. We need people in our lives to encourage us, and we need to encourage the people in our lives and help them reach their potential. The word “encourage” means to “urge forward.” Many times you c...
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Healing Words Today's Scripture “…the tongue of the wise brings healing” Are your words bringing healing to the people around you? The Bible clearly tells us that life and death are in the power of our tongue. We can use our tongue to build people up and encourage them with words of healing, or we can just as easily sow negative seeds with our words. The Bible says that the tongue of the wise brings healing. Choose to be wise today by choosing healing words. Choose to...
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Get Wisdom Today's Scripture “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom” (Proverbs 4:7). God wants us to know Him better. He wants us to know what to do in every situation. He wants us to have His wisdom so we can live the abundant life He has prepared for us. Wisdom is simply knowing the mind of God about a particular thing. It’s found in the Word of God. Proverbs says that when we reverence and honor the Lord, it opens the door to wisdom in our life. God’s wisdom is...
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Sealed By God Today's Scripture “…I will make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you,' declares the LORD Almighty” (Haggai 2:23). We don’t often hear about signet rings anymore; but in Bible times, they were very significant. The signet ring was used to identify the message or messenger and the authority they had. In other words, you knew something was from the king because it was marked by His signet ring. It was representative of power and authority. This ...
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God’s Representative Today's Scripture “We are Christ’s Ambassadors…” (II Corinthians 5:20). As believers in Jesus, we are His ambassadors or representatives in the earth. In the natural, an ambassador is privileged. They are a diplomat with the highest rank. They walk in the authority of the name of the one who sent them. The ambassador makes decisions and solves problems, but their primary role is to promote diplomatic relationships. As God’s ambassadors in th...
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Give Generously Today's Scripture “...the righteous give generously ” (Psalm 37:21). Did you know that when you give to others in need, the Bible says it’s like giving directly to God Himself? When you step out and bless other people, you are honoring and blessing the Lord. The scripture tells us to give our best, to give generously. In other words, stretch yourself. Go out of your way. It may be uncomfortable to walk over and pay for someone’s gas, but that’s bei...
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He Prepares Your Path Today's Scripture “I will go before you and make the crooked places straight…” (Isaiah 45:2 NKJV)   Do you ever feel like every time you try to move forward in something, you hit a roadblock? Something happens that throws you off course. Be encouraged today because right now in your life, God is going before you. He’s preparing a way. He’s making your crooked places straight. He’s making your rough places smooth. You may be going t...
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Covenant of Peace Today's Scripture “And I will make with them a covenant of peace…” (Ezekiel 34:25). Aren’t you glad we serve a God of peace? No matter what you may be facing in life, God is with you. You don’t ever have to feel anxious, worried, or upset because you have a covenant of peace with Almighty God. God is always faithful to His Word, and you can have confidence that His peace is always available to you. The Bible tells us that God’s peace passes u...
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Developing a Growth Plan Do you have a plan for personal growth? Are you doing anything intentionally and strategically to better yourself? Understand today that growth is not automatic. You can have success but that doesn’t mean you’ve reached your highest potential. There is always room for increase. There are greater mountains to climb and new frontiers to be explored in life! So many people fall into "destination disease" where they think they have arrived just because th...
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Seek Him Today's Scripture “Seek Me and live” (Amos 5:4).   The Bible tells us that Jesus came to give us abundant life. Not only did He come to give you life in eternity, but He desires that you experience abundant life here on earth. He wants your relationships to be vibrant and alive. He wants your dreams to be alive. He wants your body, heart, and mind to be alive and full of vitality. God is the source of all life and when you seek Him, you will find Him, ...
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Live in Integrity Today's Scripture “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches…” (Proverbs 22:1). What do people think when they hear your name? Do they think, “Oh that person is always so trustworthy and faithful; they always do the right thing.” Or do they think, “Watch out for that person. You never know what they're going to do.” You might say, “Oh I’m a pretty good person. I do the right thing most of the time.” But understand; it’s t...
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Encourage Yourself Today's Scripture “David was greatly distressed, for the men spoke of stoning him…But David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God” (I Samuel 30:6). It’s good to have friends and family around to cheer you up when you’re down, but in order to truly live in victory, that encouragement has to come from the inside. When your mind is telling you it’s not worth it, when your circumstances seem difficult, deep down inside, your ...
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Give Your Faith A Voice Today's Scripture “And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13).   Every believer has been given a measure of faith. In order to see the promises of God come to pass in your life, you have to give your faith a voice. You must declare what God says about you in His Word. Those seeds of faith inside you are activat...
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His Grace is Enough Today's Scripture “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness” (II Corinthians 12:9). Grace is God’s unmerited favor. It’s kindness from Him that we don’t deserve. Grace empowers us and strengthens us. No matter what has happened in your past, you can receive God’s grace and forgiveness and start fresh today. You can hold your head up high because His grace is enough. You may not be perfect, but you are forgiv...
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Building People Up There are people who God brings into our lives that hold the key to our promotion. They hold the key to us reaching our full potential. But these people are not here to help us or to give us breaks or open new doors; these are people that God places in our path so we can help them, and show them favor. They are divinely connected to our destiny. We won’t go higher until we help them go higher. You have to step out and sow a seed into those people. The higher ...
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Press Towards the Promise Today's Scripture “Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Hebrews 6:12). Are you facing a challenge today that seems overwhelming? 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 to...
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As It Is in Heaven Today's Scripture “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10).   God longs to give you a glimpse of heaven while you are here on earth. He wants to show you His wonderful plan and bring it to pass in your life. Have you ever thought about how God’s will is accomplished in heaven? In heaven, God’s will is automatic. There are no opposing forces of darkness or anything that would come against His will...
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He’s Working on Your Behalf Today's Scripture “We know that God will work all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). God is working behind the scenes in your life, today. No matter what you may be facing, no matter what trial your may be going through, God has a plan to turn things around in your favor. Right now, He is working out a plan for your good. Right now, He is orchestrating the right people to ...
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Be A People Builder Every one of us has seeds of greatness inside. Many times, we need others to come along and help stir up our gifts through an encouraging word. The Bible says to encourage one another daily. We should always be looking around us to see who we might bless with our words. We may never know how someone's entire life can change just through a simple, "You can do it. I believe in you." For many of us, we would not be where we are today if someone had not cheered ...
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Take the Limits Off Today's Scripture “He raised us up together with Him…that He might clearly demonstrate through the ages to come the immeasurable, limitless, surpassing riches of His free grace, His unmerited favor…” (Ephesians 2:6-7AMP). We serve a God of unlimited grace, favor and blessing. He longs to show you His goodness and pour out His abundance in your life. When God sees you, He sees unlimited possibility. He sees unlimited potential. He sees unlimited r...
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No Condemnation Today's Scripture “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus and walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit” (Romans 8:1).   Jesus came to break the curse of sin, shame and condemnation in our lives. He came so that we could see things the way God sees them. Do you know how God sees you? He sees you as valuable. He sees you as strong. He sees you as capable, talented and trustworthy. The v...
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Transform Your Thinking Today's Scripture “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). You life will move in the direction of your most dominant thoughts. You can choose to think according the world’s system or according to God’s system. The world’s system says to “look out for number one,” to do whatever you can to get ahead and make yourself happy. But in God’s system, you find happiness and blessing b...
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Fix Your Mind Today's Scripture “Whatever is true, whatever is honest, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is kind, if there is any virtue, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8). What you think about determines the quality and direction of your life. Naturally, people who think positive, uplifting thoughts have happier, healthier, longer lives. They are less stressed, more vibrant and enjoy better sl...
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Encourage Yourself We all face difficult seasons in life. The key to victory during these times is to stay encouraged. Although it’s important to be lifted up by our friends, the best way to stay encouraged is to encourage ourselves! In a day and age when people are very critical of themselves, we need to be just the opposite and become our own greatest encourager. One of the best examples of this is David. 1 Samuel 30:6 says, ”David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.” H...
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Set Your Thoughts Today's Scripture “Set your minds and keep them set on what is above, the higher things, not on the things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:2). Faith is simply seeing what God sees. It’s choosing God’s way, even when things look differently in the natural. When you set your thoughts on higher things, you are looking at life through your eyes of faith and seeing what God sees. For example, you may have a financial need today, but when you look highe...
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Don’t Give Up Today's Scripture “So let’s not get tired of what doing good what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up” (Galatians 6:9). Are you believing God for something? Is it taking longer than you thought or expected? No matter how long you may have been standing, don’t give up! Your season is coming. Your harvest of blessing is on its way. It might be today, it might be tomorrow, it might be next week, nex...
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Refuse to Worry Today's Scripture "Who of you by worrying can add a single minute to his life" (Matthew 6:27). God doesn't want you to live worried and anxious about anything. He knows that worry is counterproductive. It steals your peace and joy and affects every area of your life, even your sleep! Have you heard the saying, "Don't worry yourself sick?" Yes, worrying will actually make you physically ill. You won't ever gain anything by worrying, in fact it causes you to lo...
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This is the Day Today's Scripture "This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24). Every day that we are given is a precious gift from Almighty God. We should wake up every morning with a grateful attitude, full of faith and expectancy for what the Lord has in store. Sure, you may be facing some challenges in your every day life, or maybe things aren't going the way you planned, but remember, each new day is a chance to stand strong in t...
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Perfect Love Today's Scripture "There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives our fear" (I John 4:18). The scripture tells us that God is love. He is perfect and His love for us is perfect. There is nothing you can do right now to make God love you more, and nothing you can do to make Him love you any less. His love towards you is steadfast, it's unchanging. His arms are always stretched out towards you. He's always ready for you to come to Him. Sometimes people aren't ...
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Tuning in to the Voice of Victory There are all kinds of voices and thoughts we can tune in to each day. Just like a radio station, there are hundreds of different frequencies that are available. There is the negative frequency that says, "You'll never accomplish your dreams", "You'll never get well", "You'll never get married." Then, there is the "Voice of Victory" frequency. The "Voice of Victory" is found in God's Word. It says, "You are blessed." "You are prosperous", "You can ...
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Perfect Love Today's Scripture "There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives our fear" (I John 4:18). The scripture tells us that God is love. He is perfect and His love for us is perfect. There is nothing you can do right now to make God love you more, and nothing you can do to make Him love you any less. His love towards you is steadfast, it's unchanging. His arms are always stretched out towards you. He's always ready for you to come to Him. Sometimes people aren't ...
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Abide in Him Today's Scripture "I am the vine, you are the branches. The one who abides in Me, while I abide in him, produces much fruit..." (John 15:5). When you abide in something, it becomes your very source for life. Did you know God wants you to live in Him? He wants to be your source. Abiding in God means you rely on Him for everything. You rely on Him for your strength, provision, hope, joy. Like the air you breath, you rely on Him for your very life. When you are ab...
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Love the Word Today's Scripture "Great peace have those who love Your law and nothing shall make them stumble" (Psalm 119:65). Everything you need in this life is found in the Word of God--direction, healing, peace, joy and provision. No matter what situation you maybe facing today, you can live in peace and victory by knowing God's Word and applying it your life. Notice this verse says that the people who love God's Word have great peace. How do you show your love for God a...
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Living in the Rain Today's Scripture "Just as the rain and snow descend from the skies and don't go back until they've watered the earth, making things grow and blossom…so will the words that come out My mouth not come back empty-handed. They'll do the work I sent them to do" (Isaiah 55:10-11, Message). Rain is symbolic of God's blessing, favor, and refreshing. His Word is like rain that causes us to flourish and blossom in every area of life. The scripture says we should ...
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Declare Your Freedom Today's Scripture "You have been set free from sin..." (Romans 6:18). Today we celebrate Independence Day in America. July 4, 1776 was the day America declared independence from Britain, but the battle for freedom went on until 1783—seven years later. Even though they declared their freedom in 1776, they had to stand and fight for many years before the British would accept and recognize the United States of America. In the same way, we have to be de...
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Thriving Every Day 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). God doesn't want you to live 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 a "survival mode." When times get tough, it's tempting to just hunker down and settle w...
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He Meets Your Needs Today's Scripture "God will supply all your needs according to His riches in Glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). Aren't you glad we serve a God who promises to supply all our needs! When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior and follow His commands, you have access to God and everything He is; peace, provision, protection and more. That means no matter what is happening in the world today, as you obey God's Word, your needs will be met. No matte...
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Strong On Your Behalf Today's Scripture "The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are loyal toward Him" (II Chronicles 16:9). God wants to show Himself strong on your behalf! He's looking for hearts that are faithful to Him. He wants to amaze you with His goodness, and make you an example of His faithfulness—especially when everything around you seems difficult. It's not much of a stretch to belie...
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You are An Example Today's Scripture "Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven" (Matthew 5:16). You are God's representative in this earth. When you follow the Word of God and allow Him to work in your life, you are letting your light shine. When you are good to people and show them kindness, even when they don't deserve it, you are shining your light. When you smile and keep a good attitude, even when things don't g...
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All Things Are Possible Today's Scripture "What is impossible with men is possible with God" (Luke 18:27). Is there a situation in your life today that seems impossible? As a child of the Most High God, you are not limited by what you see. You are not limited by your circumstances, the economy, or what others say because with God all things are possible! It doesn't matter how it may look in the natural, when you see things through your eyes of faith, you will see new possibi...
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You Are An Overcomer God created you to be an overcomer! Sometimes, it's easy to get down and discouraged when things aren't going the way you planned. If you go around thinking, "It's never going to work out" or "It's never going to get better", you limit what God can do. But if, when you face difficulties, you dig your heels in—knowing that God is bigger than your problems—your faith will open the door for God to turn your negative situation around! Isaiah 54:17 says that, ...
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Cast Your Cares Today's Scripture "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you" (I Peter 5:7). God cares so much about you today. Not only does He love and care about you, He cares about the things that concern you as well. If you have concerns, worry or anxiety about something in your life today; finances, relationships, your job or anything else, know that your Heavenly Father already has a plan to take care of those things for you. It’s a good plan, and He wan...
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Give Cheerfully Today's Scripture “Let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (II Corinthians 9:7)   God has set up a system to bless and prosper you; it’s the system of sowing and reaping. When you give, God promises that blessings will come back to you in greater measure. Just like sowing a seed in the ground produces an abundant harvest, when you sow financially, you will reap a harv...
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The Power of Peace 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). No matter what may be going on all around you today, you can still live in peace. The scripture encourages us to not let our hearts be troubled. In other words, don’t meditate on all the negative things in this world to the point that it steals your peace. If you have fear, wor...
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Avoid Strife Today's Scripture “ It is an honor for a man to cease from strife ” (Proverbs 20:3) Strife is a very destructive force. It can creep into relationships by starting small, maybe through a comment or a wrong look from someone, and can then escalate into something much bigger. But when you choose to cease from strife and overlook an offense, you are acting honorably, and you are honoring God. How do you avoid strife? The Bible tells us that love covers over ...
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Thriving not Surviving You're not a survivor. You are more than a conqueror. It's easy to get into a survival mode. When times get tough and things aren't going our way, it's tempting to just settle where we are, not believe for increase and not believe to go any further. It's tempting to think, "If I can just hold on. If I can just make it through another year." If we're not careful, we'll develop a survival mentality to where we're not releasing our faith. We're not believing ...
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Rest for Your Soul Today's Scripture “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28).   God wants to give you rest. He wants to refresh and restore your soul, which is your mind, will and emotions. It’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, and before long, your mind, will and emotions are so “spun up” that you can barely think straight! But even among the hustle of life, you can find rest, ease and ...
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The Place of Blessing Today's Scripture “Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have ordered the ravens to feed you there” (I Kings 17:2-4). As a child of the Most High God, your steps are ordered by Him. He has a specific place of blessing prepared for you. When you live a life of obedience to the Word of God, He promises to supply every one of your need...
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Completely Satisfied Today's Scripture “Blessed, fortunate, happy and spiritually prosperous…are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, uprightness and right standing with God, for they shall be completely satisfied” (Matthew 5:6 AMP). God longs to pour out his abundant blessing on every area of your life. He wants you to live completely satisfied. When you hunger and thirst for righteousness--God’s way of doing things--then you will live in complete satisfa...
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This is the Day Today's Scripture “This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Every day that we are given is a precious gift from Almighty God. We should wake up every morning with a grateful attitude, full of faith and expectancy for what the Lord has in store. Sure, you may be facing some challenges in your every day life, or maybe things aren’t going the way you planned, but remember, each new day is a chance to stand stro...
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Greater Than You Imagined Today's Scripture "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him" (I Corinthians 2:9). Because God loves you, He has supernatural blessings in store for you; increase, favor, good breaks, supernatural opportunities. His dream for your life is so much greater than you ever imagined. You haven't seen anything yet! You may have a dream to get well again, or to be able to walk without pain, but God's dream for ...
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  Approved Today's Scripture “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew and approved of you” (Jeremiah 1:5). Did you know God was thinking about you before you were ever even 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 your eyes and skin. He gave you gifts, talents, and abilities to be used for His glory. He took one look at you and s...
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He Will Deliver You Today's Scripture “Call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall honor and glorify Me” (Psalm 50:15) Are you facing trouble in any area of your life today? God is standing ready to deliver you. He promises in His Word that He is near to all those who call upon His name. No matter what you may be going through, have confidence knowing that God is working behind the scenes on your behalf. He promises to deliver you! Notice that this verse tell...
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Blessings Are Coming Your Way Today's Scripture “May the Lord, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times and bless you as he has promised” (Deuteronomy 1:11 NIV). God wants to release favor and blessing in your life. He longs to be good to you. He has blessings in store for you simply because someone in your family line honored Him. It may have been a parent or grandparent, or maybe someone back in your history that you don’t even know; but because they lived a life o...
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Handpicked by God Today's Scripture In His love He chose us, actually picked us out for Himself as His own, in Christ, before the foundation of the world that we should be holy… (Ephesians 1:4 AMP). Before you were ever born, before the very foundations of the earth, God chose you. He approved you and called you His own. You may have been overlooked by people in your life; maybe you were passed up for a job or overlooked by someone whose opinion you valued; but remember, God won’t e...
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  He Increases Strength Today's Scripture He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength causing it to multiply and making it to abound (Isaiah 40:29 AMP). Whatever you have need of today, know that God is your source and supply. Do you need strength? God promises that He increases our strength and causes it to multiply. One of the ways God fills us with His strength is by giving us His joy. When we have joy, we have strength to overcome. Joy...
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A Place of Abundance Today's Scripture …We went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance (Psalm 66:12 NIV). Everyone has times in life when they feel like they are going through the fire or perhaps feel overwhelmed with everyday life. If that’s you today, understand that God is going to bring you through those challenges; He’s going to bring you through the fire and the flood into a place of abundance. We serve a God of more than enough, and His heart is ...
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The Armor of God Today's Scripture Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm (Ephesians 6:13 NLT). God has fully equipped you today with everything you need to stand strong in the midst of any battle you may be facing. He’s provided His full armor to protect your heart and mind. Ephesians 6:14-17, tells us about God’s spiritual armor that covers us—He’s given u...
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Be Still Today's Scripture "Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NIV). In this day and age, our culture has become so accustomed to having constant activity going on; computers, cell phones, television, email, video games.  And there’s nothing wrong with that stuff but sometimes, we have to stop and be still so we can focus on knowing God. This is especially true during the difficult times in life. When you are facing a challenge, it’s easy to want to run to a friend...
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Experience His Love Today's Scripture "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38 KJV). God loves you so much today. He wants you to know and experience His love. When you experience something, it becomes real to you. You "own" it, so to speak. For examp...
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Fulfilling the Law of Christ Today's Scripture Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2 NIV). It pleases God when we live in peace and unity; when we love and serve others and put their needs above our own. The bible says we are fulfilling the law of Christ when we carry each other’s burdens, when we pray for them and when we are supportive in their time of need. There are many ways to reach out to people and help carry their burden...
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 Eternity Is In Your Heart Today's Scripture  He has made everything beautiful in its time. He also has planted eternity in men's hearts and minds, a divinely implanted sense of a purpose working through the ages which nothing under the sun but God alone can satisfy (Ecclesiastes 3:11 AMP). God has placed eternity in the hearts of mankind. Everything we experience not only serves a purpose here on earth, but it serves a purpose for eternity. Right now, God is working in you and ...
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Praise Him in the Sanctuary Today's Scripture “I will give you thanks in the great assembly; I will praise you among a mighty throng” (Psalm 35:18). There is tremendous power available when we worship the Lord. The Bible says that God inhabits the praises of His people, and when God’s presence manifests, the enemy must flee. When we worship together in a corporate setting, at church or a prayer meeting or Bible study, that power is multiplied. The scripture says that one can put a...
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Be a Prisoner of Hope Today's Scripture“If you will be a prisoner of hope, God will restore back to you double everything that was stolen” (Zechariah 9:12). Are you in an emotional prison today? You may not have thought about it that way, but if you are holding unforgiveness or bitterness towards someone who has wronged you—whether it was five, ten, or thirty years ago—that is an emotional prison. The Word of God promises that if you’ll step out of that prison and become a prisoner of...
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Without Wavering Today's Scripture “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23 NKJ). God knew there would be times when we would be tempted to waver in our confession of hope. Maybe you are believing for something and you’re starting to think, “Is this really for me? Will this really ever happen?” If that’s you today, remember, He who promised is faithful! And His faithfulness doesn’t depend on your ability...
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Higher Ways Today's Scripture “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:9). Sometimes it’s easy to get focused on what’s happening in the world around us. We see things on the news or hear something about the economy, and we dwell on those thoughts. Before long, those thoughts start to drag us down. But when we choose to think higher thoughts, the way God thinks, and when we choose to meditate o...
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Do This in Remembrance Today's Scripture “And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body given for you; do this in remembrance of Me’” (Luke 22:19 NIV). Taking communion is a powerful reminder and declaration of our covenant with God through the blood of Jesus. When we turn our hearts toward the Father and take communion with a pure heart, we are making a declaration before heaven and earth that we belong to Him. We are showing the...
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Purified Today's Scripture "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (I John 1:9 KJV). What comes to your mind when you think of the word "pure"? You might think of a young, innocent child or fresh, fallen snow. It's interesting that most people don't immediately think of themselves as pure even though that's exactly how God sees us once we receive His forgiveness. The scripture says that He cleanses us from all ...
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Mentality Makeover Today's Scripture ".Love others as you love yourself" (Galatians 5:14). What you believe about yourself-your self-esteem, your sense of value, your sense of worth-sets the limits for your life. It sets the limits for your ability to love others the way God intends. The problem that many people have today is they don't really even like themselves. They constantly focus on their faults and shortcomings and then wonder why they don't enjoy life or have any enthusiasm or ...
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Clothed in Righteousness Today's Scripture "I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness" (Isaiah 61:10). Have you thought much about what you are wearing today? You probably took time this morning to select the right clothes and shoes in the natural, but have you thought about what are you wearing spiritually and emotionally? Just like wearing a coat, we can take ...
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What Pleases God Today's Scripture "Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him" (Hebrews 11:6 NKJ). Have you ever thought about what pleases God? The Bible tells us that God is pleased by your faith in Him. He is pleased when you believe in His goodness, when you trust that He rewards the people who seek after Him. God has equipped every person with a measure a faith. He's giv...
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Uncompromisingly Righteous Today's Scripture “The [uncompromisingly] righteous shall flourish like the palm tree [be long-lived, stately, upright, useful, and fruitful]; they shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic, stable, durable, and incorruptible]” (Psalm 92:12 AMP). God desires that you thrive and flourish in all things. He wants to prosper everything you set your hand to. The word “flourish” means to grow or achieve success; to be in a state of activity; to reach a he...
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A Light for Your Path Today's Scripture “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). Do you need direction in any area of your life today? You might be making decisions about your job, home or relationships, but you don’t have to make those decisions on your own. God is interested in every detail of your life, and He’s provided direction and guidance in His Word. When life seems dark, or when you aren’t sure about which choice to make, turn on the ligh...
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Hold Fast Your Confession Today's Scripture “Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession” (Hebrews 4:14 NKJ). What are you confessing over your life today? The Bible says that life and death are in the power of the tongue. If you go around speaking doom and gloom, confessing that “Murphy’s law” always happens to you, then that’s exactly what you’ll get. But when you allow the Word of...
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The Blessing of the Tithe Today's Scripture “Bring all the tithes (the whole tenth of your income) into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and prove Me now by it, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10 AMP). God longs to pour out His abundant blessing on your life. He wants to open the windows of heaven for you. When you are faithful in your ...
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Imitators of God Today's Scripture “Therefore be imitators of God (copy Him and follow His example), as well-beloved children (imitate their father). And walk in love…” (Ephesians 5:1-2a AMP.) When people look at you, do they see your family resemblance? Perhaps in the natural, you have characteristics of your father or mother; maybe you have their eyes, or mouth or mannerisms. But we should also have the characteristics of our heavenly Father. We should display His likeness. We sho...
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He Will Deliver You Today's Scripture “Call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall honor and glorify Me” (Psalm 50:15) Are you facing trouble in any area of your life today? God is standing ready to deliver you. He promises in His Word that He is near to all those who call upon His name. No matter what you may be going through, have confidence knowing that God is working behind the scenes on your behalf. He promises to deliver you!Notice that this verse tells...
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Trust God’s Goodness  Today's Scripture “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” (Psalm 84:11) Believing in God and trusting Him is easy when everything is going well, and there doesn’t seem to be anything bothering you. But to truly declare God’s goodness even when trials and confusion surround you is really trusting God. God is so good to you, He wants you to grow, mature, ...
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Hope That Never Lets You Down   Today's Scripture "Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." (Romans 5:5)  Even Christians can sometimes feel hopeless and powerless to overcome adversities. Maybe you feel trapped in your job, or your marriage is in trouble and there doesn't seem to be an answer. You may have a child who is on the wrong path. Or maybe you are single and have given u...
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Set Your Hope Today's Scripture “Set your hope wholly and unchangeably on the grace (divine favor) that is coming to you when Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is revealed” (I Peter 1:13).  Is your hope set on God’s divine favor in your life today? One translation of this verse says, “Look forward to more and more of God’s favor.” That’s God’s dream—to pour out His goodness and grace upon you. He wants to help you get ahead in this life. He wants to lead you to the right ...
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Time to Reflect   Today's Scripture 'He leads me beside quiet waters.' (Psalm 23:2)   If you've ever said to yourself, 'I don't even have time to think,' then you know how hard it is to concentrate when you're being bombarded from all sides. It's even harder to focus on God and His Word when we can't take time to renew our minds and refresh our spirits through quiet reflection. God doesn't often shout to get our attention. Instead, the Bible says that He speaks in 'a s...
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Detoxing Your Mind  Today's Scripture "Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life" (Proverbs 4:23 AMP). When something is toxic, it's poisonous; it can destroy you. When we go around dwelling on the wrong thoughts, thinking about what we can't do or how we'll never get ahead, those thoughts are toxic thoughts. Toxic thoughts left alone become like toxic waste that sinks into your heart. It will eventually contami...
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Father to the Fatherless Today's Scripture “Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—this is God, whose dwelling is holy” (Psalm 68:5).    So many people today carry hurt and insecurity because they didn’t have a relationship with their earthly father the way God intended. But no matter how you were raised or where you are in life today, you do have a wonderful Father, and you were born with a purpose and a destiny. God promises to meet all your needs, and He is th...
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Meditate on Him Today's Scripture “Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; meditate on and talk of all His marvelous deeds and devoutly praise them” (Psalm 105:2 AMP). When you meditate on God’s Word and His marvelous deeds, it will change you! It will begin to drive out old, negative thoughts and fill you with His strength and power. How does that happen? Imagine that you are holding a glass of dirty water in your hand. It’s full of all kinds of particles, sand and dirt. If you were ...
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His Name is the Key Today's Scripture “…But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God” (I Corinthians 6:11 NLT).   Something supernatural happens on the inside of you when you call on the name of the Lord. First of all, the Bible tells us that God actually makes His home in your heart by the Holy Spirit. Not only that, but when you call on the name of the Lord, you are calli...
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Priceless Treasure Today's Scripture “In the house of the [uncompromisingly] righteous is great [priceless] treasure, but with the income of the wicked is trouble and vexation” (Proverbs 15:6 AMP).   When something is priceless, its value is so great that it can’t be quantified. It’s worth more than human minds can determine. As believers, we have priceless treasures. The scripture tells us that there are priceless treasures in the house of the uncompromisingly righteous. Thes...
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Blessed to be a Blessing Today's Scripture  “For You make him to be blessed and a blessing forever…” (Psalm 21:6 AMP).   God is love, and out of His love, He gives good gifts to His children. It pleases Him to see you prosper, and He longs to pour out His blessings upon you. He wants to lavish you with His goodness and grace so that you can be an example of His goodness by extending that blessing to those around you. We are blessed to be a blessing!We are never more like God...
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Victory Through Him  Today's Scripture "Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him who loved us" (Romans 8:37 AMP). No matter what challenges you may be facing today-at work, home, in your health or in your relationships, God promises that even in the middle of "all these things", you can have victory. How? Victory starts in your heart and mind. Victory starts with peace that passes understanding. That means that you can have peac...
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Righteousness Exalts  Today's Scripture "Righteousness exalts a nation." (Proverbs 14:34). Today's Word from Joel and Victoria   Many people are looking for ways to climb higher in life and the answer is found in the Word of God! The Bible tells us that righteousness exalts a nation. Righteousness simply means to be in right standing with God. It means you are honoring Him and following His ways. Webster's dictionary says that the word "exalt" means "to raise in rank, power...
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Victory through Him Today's Scripture "Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him who loved us" (Romans 8:37 AMP). No matter what challenges you may be facing today-at work, home, in your health or in your relationships, God promises that even in the middle of "all these things", you can have victory. How? Victory starts in your heart and mind. Victory starts with peace that passes understanding. That means that you can have peace w...
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Priceless Treasure Today's Scripture  “In the house of the [uncompromisingly] righteous is great [priceless] treasure, but with the income of the wicked is trouble and vexation” (Proverbs 15:6 AMP). When something is priceless, its value is so great that it can’t be quantified. It’s worth more than human minds can determine. As believers, we have priceless treasures. The scripture tells us that there are priceless treasures in the house of the uncompromisingly righteous. The...
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That You May Be Healed  Today's Scripture “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” (James 5:16). Relationships are so important in the eyes of God. As His children, He desires that we live in unity and stay connected with one another. When we are transparent and pray for each other, something supernatural takes place. We open the door for God to p...
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When You Pray Today's Scripture “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let it go), in order that your Father Who is in heaven may also forgive you…” (Mark 11:25 AMP). Everyone has been hurt, offended, betrayed, and mistreated at some point. Sometimes those wounds are small and easy to move past, but other times they are deep and take time to heal. The important thing is that we choose to forgive so that we can o...
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Seek to Do Good Today's Scripture “See that none of you repays another with evil for evil, but always aim to show kindness and seek to do good to one another and to everybody” (I Thessalonians 5:15).  In Galatians chapter five, the Bible talks about nine specific fruits of the Spirit. These are spiritual qualities that manifest in our lives when we allow Him to work in us. The more we invite God to move in our hearts and follow His Word, the more those attributes will be displa...
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  The God of Comfort Today's Scripture “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you…” (Isaiah 66:13 NIV). Oftentimes, when people face challenges, they seek comfort in things that are familiar. It may be work, or an activity, or relationships; and of course, we all know about “comfort food.” But those things only bring temporary comfort. True comfort is found in a personal relationship with God in heaven through His Son, Jesus. According to Webster’s dictionary...
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Peace That Passes Understanding Today's Scripture  “And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7 KJ). Many people carry anxiety and worry about life—their jobs, money, homes, and relationships. They allow these cares and concerns to overwhelm their thoughts and affect every area of their lives. They don’t sleep well and become touchy and edgy with people throughout the day. If that’s you, recogni...
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  Please the Lord Today's Scripture “When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him” (Proverbs 16:7).  What does it mean to please the Lord? In the book of Hebrews, it says that faith pleases God. Faith is simply believing that God is who He says He is, and that He rewards those who seek after Him. The Bible also tells us that faith without works is dead. In other words, we know that we have faith in our hearts because it impacts our act...
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  Connect to Your Deliverer Today's Scripture  “Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!” (Habakkuk 3:17-18). Habakkuk knew what to do when things seemed completely hopeless. His world was literally falling apart arou...
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Making Plans to Succeed Success is intentional, not accidental. You may not know what steps to take right now in life to accomplish what God has put in your heart, but God knows the plan, and if you’ll do your part to seek Him and begin to make plans to succeed, God will guide you. It says in the scriptures, “The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” You don’t have to vaguely go through life. God wants to direct your steps. He wants to show you His plan.&nb...
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He’s Working on Your Behalf Today's Scripture  “We know that God will work all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). God is working behind the scenes in your life, today. No matter what you may be facing, no matter what trial you may be going through, God has a plan to turn things around in your favor. Right now, He is working out a plan for your good. Right now, He is orchestrating the right people to come across ...
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Give Your Faith a Voice Today's Scripture  “And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13 NKJ).   Every believer has been given a measure of faith. In order to see the promises of God come to pass in your life, you have to give your faith a voice. You must declare what God says about you in His Word. Those seeds of faith inside you are activated when you...
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  Encourage Yourself Today's Scripture  “David was greatly distressed, for the men spoke of stoning him…But David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God”(I Samuel 30:6)   It’s good to have friends and family around to cheer you up when you're down, but in order to truly live in victory, that encouragement has to come from the inside. When your mind is telling you it’s not worth it, when your circumstances seem difficult, deep down inside, your spir...
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He Is Your Rock Today's Scripture  “My God, my Rock, in Him will I take refuge; my Shield and the Horn of my salvation; my Stronghold and my Refuge, my Savior--You save me from violence. I call on the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies” (II Samuel 22:3-4 AMP).   When life seems uncertain, when thing seem unstable, remember God is your Rock and Refuge! You can find safety and security in the name of the Lord. The scripture tells us that the name ...
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Nothing Can Separate Us Today's Scripture  “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39).   God’s love goes way beyond any human love you have ever experienced! People may come and go from your life, but God is always with you. He will nev...
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Set the Blessing in Motion  Today's Scripture “Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back” (Luke 6:38).  God is a god of abundance! He wants to pour out His abundance on you until you are so full that you are running over with His goodness. And notice how this verse starts. It says, “Give, and it wil...
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One More Time Today's Scripture “When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, 'Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish' " (Luke 5:4). Several times in Peter’s life, Jesus asked him to go the extra mile, to toss his fishing net over the other side of the boat—one more time. And these fishing nets weren't small. They weren't easy to move from side to side. They were very heavy. Peter was reluctant, but he did it anyway because Jesus asked him to, a...
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God’s Deep Secrets Today's Scripture “That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ’No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.’ But it was to us that God revealed these things by His Spirit. For His Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets” (1 Corinthians 2:9-10, NLT). Who do you share your deepest secrets with? Most people only share their inner thoughts with those who are closest to them. P...
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Nothing Wasted Today's Scripture After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted” (John 6:12).  The Bible tells of a time when Jesus fed a crowd of five thousand with only five loaves. That day, everyone had more than enough to eat and there were still twelve baskets full of bread. That’s because we serve a God of abundance! I love that Jesus told the disciples to collect all the leftovers “so that nothing is wasted.” Wi...
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Look Beneath the Surface Today's Scripture “Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly” (John 7:24). We don't realize how many times we look at someone, and in a split second, we decide if we're going to like them or not. The scripture says that man looks at the outward appearance of others while God looks at the heart. Now, you might be thinking, “Of course, God looks at the heart, He’s God. How am I supposed to look at another person’s heart?” You may not exactly kno...
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Share Your Life Today's Scripture  “We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too” (1 Thessalonians 2:8).  People all over the world are searching for grace and peace. They are powerful forces in the life of the believer. First of all, we are saved by God’s grace through faith. We don't deserve it and can't earn His grace and forgiveness, but He gives it to us anyway. Grace is God’s favor that opens the door to salvation, bu...
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The Desire to Please Him Today's Scripture “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him” (Philippians 2:13).  Do you desire to please Him? When you become a believer by accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior, God begins working in you. He changes your desires from self-seeking to God-seeking. When you make a wrong choice or do something that displeases Him, most times, you know it immediately. There’s uneasiness on the inside of you. You...
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Let His Love Show Today's Scripture  “We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people” (1 Thessalonians 1:4, NLT).  Paul starts his letter to the Thessalonians with a compliment and exhortation about how well they were living. He could see God’s love in them. He told them that the way they responded to the Gospel and the way the Holy Spirit confirmed their faith was evidence that God was holding them in high esteem. In other wor...
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Grace and Peace to You Today's Scripture “May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace” (2 Thessalonians 1:2, NLT). People all over the world are searching for grace and peace. They are powerful forces in the life of the believer. First of all, we are saved by God’s grace through faith. We don't deserve it and can't earn His grace and forgiveness, but He gives it to us anyway. Grace is God’s favor that opens the door to salvation, but it doesn't stop there...
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Activate Strength Today's Scripture  “But as for me, I am filled with power— with the Spirit of the Lord. I am filled with justice and strength…” (Micah 3:8). Micah knew how to encourage himself in the Lord. He understood how to draw courage and purpose into his life. He realized the power in His words and knew that speaking the truth is the most effective way to prepare him to accomplish all God has in store.Did you know that we activate the blessing of God’s favor by speak...
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Put It Into Action Today's Scripture “And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ” (Philemon 1:6, NLT). The Bible tells us that faith without works is dead. That means if you don’t put your faith into action, it’s not really faith, it’s just nice ideas.  But when God truly does a work in our lives, it affects everything about us - our words, our thoughts, our ...
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  Draw Closer to God Today's Scripture  “Come close to God, and God will come close to you…” (James 4:8, NLT). God promises that He will draw close to you when you draw closer to Him. How do we draw closer to Him? Here are a couple of ways:First of all, this verse goes on to say that we must turn away from sin because sin separates us from God. Simply turning to God is the first way to draw closer to Him. Then, the Bible tells us to come into His presence with thanksgivin...
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Proclaim His Greatness Today's Scripture “Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has done” (Psalm 105:1, NLT). When someone gives you a meaningful or costly gift, how do you show your appreciation? Do you tell them how grateful you are? What do you do with that gift? When it’s something you are truly thankful for, you probably don’t just throw it in the back of a closet; you openly and proudly display the gift. When others see and admi...
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Look for Opportunity Today's Scripture “Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains” (Colossians 4:3, NLT). Paul was writing these words while he was in chains in prison. He was arrested for preaching the gospel. Everything in his surroundings shouted “limitations,” but instead of looking at his surroundings, Paul kept his eyes on the limitless God. He kept looking for the open d...
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Offer Continually Today's Scripture “Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name” (Hebrews 13:15, NLT). Praise is more than just singing songs in church on Sunday. In fact, praise isn't even about singing songs! Praise is a heart attitude. Praise in your heart prompts singing songs, but it can also be manifest in many different ways. Your words, your actions, your daily life are all ways you give Him praise. Like t...
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He Still Opens Doors Today's Scripture “I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close” (Revelation 3:8, NLT). God is ready to present you with new opportunities. He wants to open new doors before you. It doesn’t matter what’s happening in the world around you, in the economy, the housing industry, or with job reports; God’s Word still remains true. He rewards the people who seek after Him. He’s not the least bit concerned about how He’s...
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Life in the Word Today's Scripture “For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God” (1 Peter 1:23, NLT). In Genesis we read that God spoke the world into existence. His words produced life and are continuing to produce life today. Aren't you grateful for the power in God’s Word? Because of God’s Word, we can have life in eternity and live in strength and victory over every...
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Unhindered Prayers Today's Scripture “…Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered” (1 Peter 3:7b NLT). Did you know that the way you treat people has an impact on the effectiveness of your prayers? The Bible says that the prayer of the righteous person is powerful, but if we aren't treating others with honor, kindness, and respect, then we aren't allowing His righteousness to operate in us.  When we don't treat others the way we should, it closes the door to G...
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Win Them by Your Actions Today's Scripture “…your godly lives will speak to them without any words.  They will be won over” (1 Peter 3:1b NLT). Oftentimes, we try to “win” people over by telling them all about what we know or explain how they should act.  We may have good intentions and really want to help people, but in reality, it’s our life of excellence and integrity that speaks to the hearts of others.In this particular scripture, Peter is talking to women who r...
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Speaking Faith Filled Words Our words have creative power. With our words we can either bless our future or we can curse our future. If we are going to see God's best unfold in our lives, we have to stay on the offensive and speak words of victory. You see, it's not enough to just think it and believe it. You have to give life to your faith by speaking it out. When we speak God's Word, the moment His promises come out of your mouth, in the unseen realm, something happens. You may...
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Stay in the Truth Today's Scripture “Love means doing what God has commanded us, and He has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning” (2 John 1:6, NLT). In this day and age, there are many “voices” that try to tell us how to live or how to get to heaven.  Back in Bible days, there were also people known as false teachers who came into the church with a “new revelation.” In this scripture, John is reminding all of us that God has not changed.&...
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Give Your Faith a Voice Today's Scripture  “And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13 NKJ). Every believer has been given a measure of faith. In order to see the promises of God come to pass in your life, you have to give your faith a voice. You must declare what God says about you in His Word. Those seeds of faith inside you are activated when you speak ...
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A Picture of God Today's Scripture “No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us” (1 John 4:12, NLT). Most people have photos in their home of treasured times as a family or with friends.  You probably enjoy showing those photos to others and sharing those special moments.  But have you ever thought about having a picture of God in your house?  It may not be in a frame on the shelf, but this scrip...
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Detox Your Mind Today's Scripture “Above all else guard your heart for it affects everything you do” (Proverbs 4:23). These days, we hear a lot about detoxing our physical bodies. Bacteria can build up. Pesticides and chemicals can get into our system. Experts recommend that you go through a deep cleansing periodically and stay away from what is harmful so you can rid yourself of these toxins.In the same way, there are all kinds of toxins that can build up in our minds. When we go aro...
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Rescued From the Curse  Today's Scripture “Christ has rescued us from the curse…” (Galatians 3:13, NLT). I had a lady tell me the other day that she came from a very negative environment.  The people who raised her were constantly putting her down.  She didn't feel like she measured up to her sister.  She couldn't seem to keep a good relationship and never got any good breaks.  She finally said, “Joel, my life has been one disappointment after another.&nbs...
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Be Victory-Minded Today's Scripture “The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory” (Psalm 118:14, NLT). Do you need more joy, victory, and confidence in your life today? You might need to evaluate what you are thinking about on a daily basis. If you go around thinking things like, “I’m just average,” “I've already reached my limits,” or, “I've missed so many good opportunities,” those thoughts are going to drag you down. Instead, every morning when you wa...
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His System Remains Today's Scripture “Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him” (Genesis 26:12, KJV). Have you heard the saying, “  What goes around comes around?”  In reality, that saying is based on the principle in God’s Word of sowing and reaping.  Everything you have in your life today is a result of seeds sown in your past.  It is a spiritual principle that remains no matter what is going on i...
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He Answers You Today's Scripture “I will answer them before they even call to Me…” (Isaiah 65:24, NLT). Have you ever thought about something you wanted or needed, and suddenly that need was supplied—before you ever even stopped to pray about it?  God knows your needs before you even speak them.  He wants to provide for you and answer the very desires of your heart.  When you put Him first in everything you do, when you faithfully follow His commands, He’ll pour o...
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He Is Strong in You Today's Scripture ”And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness…” (Romans 8:26 NLT). Sometimes, people get distracted by what they consider to be a disadvantage or weakness in their lives.  It may be something about their personality or looks that they don't like.  Or maybe they've been through an unfair situation: a divorce, a bad business deal, or a bad break.  We all have things that can feel like disadvantages; things that make it harder on us....
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Stir It Up Today's Scripture "Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands” (II Timothy 1:6, NKJ). Do you ever feel like you've “lost your fire or enthusiasm?” We all have times when we feel overwhelmed by the pressures of life, but that’s when we need to stir up what God has placed on the inside of us.  Remember, there are no disadvantages with our God.  You have everything you need to succeed.  No weapon forme...
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Do Not Be Afraid  Today's Scripture “…an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream.  ‘Joseph, son of David,’ the angel said, ‘do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife.  For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit’” (Matthew 1:20, NLT). Have you ever felt overwhelmed or even afraid of what God has called you to do?  Maybe you were pursuing a dream or goal and things didn't turn out the way you planned.  Joseph had planned to take Ma...
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  For God So Loved That He Gave Today's Scripture “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, NIV). Have you ever thought about how love affects your giving?  I've heard it said that you can give without loving, but you can't love without giving.  Love, God’s love in us, prompts us to give of ourselves—our time, abilities, and resources.  In fact, God is love, a...
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Wise Men Still Seek Him Today's Scripture  “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…” (Proverbs 9:10). After Jesus was born, the Bible tells us in Matthew chapter two that Wise Men came from the East to bow before Him and worship Him.  They went to great lengths just to get a glimpse of the child and traveled a long distance for many months, following the star. When they saw Him, they were so overwhelmed.  The scripture says they fell to their faces to honor a...
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Give Him Your Best Today's Scripture “And on going into the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him.  Then opening their treasure bags, they presented to Him gifts--gold and frankincense and myrrh” (Matthew 2:11 AMP). Can you imagine what it must have been like for the Wise Men when they saw Jesus?  Here He was just a child in a stable surrounded by animals, but these Wise Men recognized that He was the King of Kings and the Lord ...
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Emmanuel, God with Us Today's Scripture “Behold, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel--which, when translated, means, God with us” (Matthew 1:23, AMP). In the Bible, Jesus has many names that identify His character, or who He is.  One of those names is Emmanuel, which means “God with us.” Before Jesus came, the Spirit of God resided in the temple of God and the people had to go through many rituals so they could be cl...
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It's Your Time Today's Scripture  “The vision is yet for an appointed time..." (Habakkuk 2:3). God has planted seeds of greatness on the inside of you, and He has predestined that those things in your heart come to pass. You may have had more than your share of unfair things happen in your life. You probably have plenty of reasons to just settle where you are. But understand, the depth of your past is an indication of the height of your future. If you've been through a lot of negat...
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Hope in the Lord Today's Scripture  “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:30-31, NIV). Everyone has times when they feel tired and overwhelmed by the pressures of life. But notice, this scripture gives us a clear remedy: Hope in the Lord. It’s easy to put your hope in other thing...
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Setup for a Comeback Today's Scripture “For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again…” (Proverbs 24:16a, NIV). Life is full of things that try to push us down.  We all face disappointments and setbacks.  Maybe you got some bad news concerning your health or maybe a relationship didn't work out.  That was a setback.  It’s easy to get discouraged or lose your enthusiasm or even be tempted to just settle where you are.  But if we're going to s...
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Destined for Blessing Today's Scripture "For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]" (Ephesians 2:10, AMP).  You are destined for blessing! Are you living the good life that God has prearranged for you? Every...
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Plan for a Comeback Today's Scripture "Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ…" (II Corinthians 2:14, NKJ).  God promises to always lead us into victory! That means, no matter what you are facing, no matter what’s going on in the world around you, no matter what anybody says, you should always be planning for a comeback! In the middle of that adversity or tough time, start making your list of who you're going to invite to your victory celebration. You don't...
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Lift Up Your Head Today's Scripture "Lift up your heads…that the King of glory may come in" (Psalm 24:7, AMP).  Are you ready for God to come in and fight your battles? Then it’s time to lift up your head. It’s time to get a vision of yourself rising higher. See, your life is going to follow your vision. You can't stay focused on defeat and expect to move forward in victory. But when you lift your head, when you focus on the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, your focus is in...
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The Fullness of the Blessing Today's Scripture "But I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ" (Romans 15:29, NKJ). Are you living in the fullness of His blessing? God’s blessing is His supernatural empowerment. It is His favor. And we've all seen a measure of His blessing, but I believe there is a whole new level He wants to take you to. God has promises and opportunities in store for you that you haven't even thought of yet! W...
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  He Gives You Power Today's Scripture   "And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth…" (Deuteronomy 8:18, NKJ). God wants to do something great in and through you. He has promises and blessings in store for you that you haven't even thought of yet. The Scripture tells us that He gives us power to gain wealth. Wealth is simply having abundance. God wants you to live in abundance so that He can use you to be a blessing to others. Wh...
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He Brings Treasures to the Righteous Today's Scripture "A good man leaves an inheritance [of moral stability and goodness] to his children’s children, and the wealth of the sinner [finds its way eventually] into the hands of the righteous, for whom it was laid up" (Proverbs 13:22, AMP). Did you know there are resources and blessings laid up for the righteous? There are funds that will eventually be transferred over into the hands of the people who will use them for God’s purposes. In th...
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Crowned With Abundance  Today's Scripture "You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance" (Psalm 65:11, NLT). Do you see this year as being crowned with a bountiful harvest? Notice, God didn´t say He would crown with a "barely-get-by" harvest or a "just-let-me-survive" harvest. No, He blesses His people with an overflow harvest. Even the hard places overflow with abundance. Our attitude should be "2009 is going to be a great year. I can ...
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You Are Equipped Today's Scripture "…I have equipped you…" (Isaiah 45:5, NLT). Do you feel like you are facing something that is over your head? You may be facing something big today, but that is a sure sign that you have a big destiny. You may feel small, you may not see how it´s going to work out, but you´ve got to remember who you are: a child of The Most High God. You have been created in His image, and you are equipped to overcome.When times get tough and you don’t see a way ...
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Hidden Treasures Today's Scripture "And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness—secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name" (Isaiah 45:3, NLT). Did you know there are treasures hidden on the inside of you? There are gifts, talents, and abilities inside of you that you don't even know about.  Oftentimes, it´s during seasons of difficulty or darkness that those hidden treasures are revealed to us. When ...
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Created to Overcome Today's Scripture  "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world" (I John 4:4 NKJ). Are you facing a situation today that seems impossible? Even if you don´t see how things will work out, remember, you are created to overcome.  As a child of the Most High God, the Greater One lives on the inside of you. There are seeds of faith planted in your heart, and the way you activate those se...
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Who Will Receive the Blessing? Today's Scripture "Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation" (Psalm 24:3-5, KJV). God wants us to receive every blessing that He has in store for us. That’s why He tells us in His Word how we can receive every one ...
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He Set the Course for Victory Today's Scripture "He holds victory in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones" (Proverbs 2:7-8, NIV). Are you facing a challenge or difficulty that seems overwhelming? When you stand strong and remain faithful to God, He promises to set your course for victory! And victory doesn´t necessarily mean everything is going to go our way all the time or w...
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The Angels Obey His Word Today's Scripture "Praise the LORD, you His angels, you mighty ones who do His bidding, who obey His Word" (Psalm 103:20, NIV). Did you know that when you speak words of faith, angels are commissioned to move on your behalf? The Scripture tells us that God gives His angels charge over us. That means, when God hears you declaring His Word, He says to the angels, "Do you hear what my child is saying? They are speaking faith. Angels, I have an assignment for you. Go ...
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I Will Say of the Lord Today's Scripture "I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I [confidently] trust" (Psalm 91:2, AMP). Your words of faith activate the promises of God. What are you saying of the Lord today? In other words, what are you declaring that God will do in your life? The next verse in this passage says, "And He will cover me, deliver me, and protect me." Notice the connection. "I will say" and "He will do." What ...
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Stay Open for a New Thing  Today's Scripture "Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:19, AMP). If we are going to be all that God created us to be, we have to be open to change. Just because something worked five years ago doesn´t mean it´s still going to work today. We can´t get so set in our ways that we won´t try anythin...
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Stir Up Your Dreams Today's Scripture "Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you…" (2 Timothy 1:6, NKJ). Do you need some freshness in your life today? It’s probably time to stir up what God has placed on the inside of you. It’s time to stir up those gifts, stir up those dreams, stir up those talents inside. Start stretching yourself. You are meant to dream and to pursue the desires God has placed in your heart. The Scripture tells us that without vision, peo...
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Choose the Voice of Faith Today's Scripture "If only you carefully listen to the voice of the Lord your God…" (Deuteronomy 15:5, AMP). All through the day there are two voices that compete for our attention–the voice of faith and the voice of defeat. You'll hear a voice saying, "You'll never rise any higher. You don't have what it takes. You've reached your limit." But if you listen carefully, you'll hear another voice saying, "You are well able. You can do all things through Christ. ...
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Speak to Your Mountains Today's Scripture "And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith (a firm relying trust) and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done" (Matthew 21:21, AMP). We've all had seasons when the challenges of life feel overwhelming. During those times, it's easy to be tempted to talk about how bad things are. Maybe you received a bad medic...
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You Have the Advantage Today's Scripture "…His favor is for a lifetime…" (Psalm 30:5, AMP). One definition of the word "favor" is an advantage for success. When you put God first, when you obey His commands, you open the door for His favor–you have the advantage for success! Even if someone may have wronged you and it looks like they have the upper hand, even if it looks like things are never going to change, you need to keep reminding yourself, "I have an advantage. God is in contr...
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Call Things as Though They Are Today's Scripture "…the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were" (Romans 4:17, NIV) Your Words have creative power. Just as God calls things that are not as though they were, we should also declare what we want to see in our lives. In other words, you may have days when you don't feel well, but don't go around saying, "Ah, my back has been hurting me. I'm getting so old. I don't think I'm ever going to get better."W...
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Increase Your Capacity to Receive Today's Scripture "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back…" (Isaiah 54:2, NIV). God has many blessings in store for you! He has favor in your future like you've never imagined. He wants to take you places you've never even dreamed of. But in order for us to partake of all these blessings, we have to increase our capacity to receive.Think about this: if you have a one-gallon bucket, and someone has fifty gallons...
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Greatness Within Today's Scripture "However, we possess this precious treasure [the divine Light of the Gospel] in [frail, human] vessels of earth, that the grandeur and exceeding greatness of the power may be shown to be from God and not from ourselves" (II Corinthians 4:7, AMP). Did you know that you have greatness inside of you? As a believer, the Holy Spirit actually dwells within you. You have all the power and authority in heaven and earth living on the inside of you!All throughout li...
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Say So Today's Scripture "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has delivered from the hand of the adversary" (Psalm 107:2, AMP). Notice this verse doesn't say "Let the redeemed of the Lord think so. Let the redeemed believe so." Of course it's important to think right, and it's important to believe right, but something supernatural happens when we declare something out loud. And, you don't even have to say it to anyone else, you can just say it to yourself–driving to work or in ...
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He Satisfies You Today's Scripture "They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied" (Psalm 37:19, AMP). Are you expecting to have a supernatural year? Are you expecting increase and abundance? Notice this verse tells us that the righteous, those who follow God's commands, will be satisfied even in times of famine. Even when it looks like resources are slim, God has a plan to provide for His people. The scripture also tells us that God...
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A New Way of Thinking Today's Scripture "And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine bursts the wineskins, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins" (Mark 2:22, NKJ). Are you ready for increase? Are you ready to go to the next level, spiritually, physically, and emotionally? In this passage of scripture, Jesus is basically saying that you can’t go to a new level with an old way of thinking. Many people hear the ...
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What Are You Expecting Today's Scripture "…Open wide your mouth and I will fill it" (Psalm 81:10, NIV). "Do you have your mouth open wide today?" In other words, are you expecting God to fill you and increase you beyond measure? Negative thinking closes you to what God wants to do in your life. If you go around thinking, "Well, I don't think I'll ever meet my sales goals this year with the economy like it is"; or "I don't think I'll ever get promoted. I'm not that qualified"; or "I don'...
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Look What He's Doing Today's Scripture "If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what He reveals, they are most blessed" (Proverbs 29:18, Message). God wants His people to be the most blessed! He wants His people to constantly increase so they can live as an example of His goodness. But, in order to partake of everything He has in store for us, we have to be open to what He wants to do in our lives. We have to have a vision for incre...
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Reign in Life Today's Scripture "For if because of one man's trespass (lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God's] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One)" (Romans 5:17, AMP). It says here in Romans 5:17, "We are to reign in life as kings." When God looks at us, He doesn't ...
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Love So Amazing Today's Scripture "Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:39, AMP). Isn't it wonderful to know that nothing can separate us from the Love of God? His love is truly amazing. It goes beyond any human love we could ever know. There's nothing we can do to make Him love us more, and there is nothing we can do to make Him love us any less. His love is everlasting.Oft...
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An Exceptional Future Today's Scripture "The path of the [uncompromisingly] just and righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more (brighter and clearer) until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day…" (Proverbs 4:18, AMP). We all face challenges. We all have obstacles to overcome. But if we can keep the right perspective, it will help us to stay in faith so that we can move forward into victory. You may feel right now like the challenges that you f...
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The Healing Power of Laughter One of the greatest stress relievers God has given us is laughter. It not only makes us feel better, but it actually releases healing throughout our system. When we laugh, it restores and rejuvenates what the pressures of life have taken out. Proverbs 17:22 puts it like this, "A happy heart is like a good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing." Notice, when we're good-natured and full of joy, taking time to laugh and play, it's like taking a goo...
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Take Your Medicine Today's Scripture "A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones" (Proverbs 17:22, AMP). So many people today live with sickness, headaches, digestive problems, lack of energy and so much more because they don't have the joy they should. They aren't sleeping well at night and are living under so much stress and pressure. But the Bible tells us that when we are happy and joyful, it's like medicine to our bodies. ...
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Rejoice in the Lord Today's Scripture “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4, NKJ) When was the last time you had so much joy that you couldn’t contain yourself? Maybe your favorite football team won the big game. Or maybe you received some unexpected, good news. There are many reasons to rejoice in this life, but the scripture tells us to rejoice in the Lord.To rejoice simply means to express great joy. There are many ways to express your joy in t...
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God Wants to Make You Laugh Today's Scripture "And Sarah said, God has made me to laugh; all who hear will laugh with me" (Genesis 21:6, AMP). Is there a dream or promise in your heart that seems impossible? Sarah was 90 years old when God gave her a son. After the birth of Isaac, whose name actually means laughter, Sarah was so full of the joy of the Lord that she just had to laugh! What looked impossible with man became possible with God.Whatever your circumstances may be today, God wan...
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He Laughs in the Heavens Today's Scripture "He Who sits in the heavens laughs" (Psalm 2:4, AMP). Can you get a picture of God laughing in the heavens? Right now, God is on the throne. He's not mad. He's not worried about the economy. He's not upset with you and me. What's He doing? God is full of joy and laughing on the throne. It goes on to tell us in Psalm 37 why He's laughing, because "He can see the destruction of the enemy coming." In other words, the reason God laughs is because He ...
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Ascend Today's Scripture "Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation" (Psalm 24:3-5, NKJ)). Did you know that you are meant to rise high in heavenly place? You are meant to stand with God in His Holy place? But notice that in order to ascend, we have to make sure...
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He Will Harden You to Difficulty Today's Scripture "Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice" (Isaiah 41:10, AMP). It's easy to look around at what's happening in the earth today and be tempted to feel afraid or dismayed. Circumstances may...
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Take Off the Limits Today's Scripture "I have seen that everything [human] has its limits and end [no matter how extensive, noble, and excellent] but Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity]" (Psalm 119:96, AMP). Did you know you can limit your life by dwelling on the wrong things? So often, wrong thinking keeps people stuck right where they are. If you think you'll never accomplish your dreams, then you'll stay stuck where you are. If you think you...
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He Makes All things New Today's Scripture "…and He who is seated on the throne said, See! I make all things new…" (Revelation 21:5, AMP). When God puts a dream in your heart, when He puts a promise on the inside, He deposits within you everything you need to accomplish that dream. He wouldn't give you the desire to do something without giving you the ability to fulfill it. In fact, the scripture tells us that God gives us the desires of our heart.. In other words, He puts the desire in...
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Choose His Plan Today's Scripture "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11, NLT). What are you planning for this year? Are you planning this year according to the news reports, or are you planning this year according to the Word of God? It’s good to be informed about what’s happening in the world, but remember, God is not limited by what we see in the natural. You may be ...
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He Makes Up the Difference Today's Scripture “…for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength)” (II Corinthians 12:10, AMP). No matter what weakness you think you may have, no matter what inadequacies or setbacks you’ve encountered, God wants to give you His divine strength. He wants to make up the difference and put you further ahead than you ever thought possible. One time in the Old Testament, God simply multiplied the sound ...
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There's Nothing too Hard for Him Today's Scripture "Is any thing too hard for the LORD?..." (Genesis 18:14, KJV). In Genesis, God promised Sarah that she was going to have a child. At first she didn’t believe it. She thought she was too old. She thought her time had passed. But do you know what God said to her? He simply asked, “Sarah, is there anything too hard for the Lord?” I believe God is saying the same thing to us today. “Is there anything too hard for Me?” Do you think ...
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  No One Can Take it from You TODAY'S SCRIPTURE  “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid” (John 14:27, NLT). Did you know that nothing on earth can take away your peace and joy? That’s because it didn’t come from this world, it came from God Almighty. In fact, the only time we can ever lose our peace is when we choose to let go of it and give it away. The next ...
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Overlook Offense TODAY'S SCRIPTURE  “It is an honor for a man to cease from strife and keep aloof from it, but every fool will quarrel”(Proverbs 20:3, AMP). Did you know that when you allow someone else’s words or actions to upset you, you’re allowing them to control you? When you say, “You make me so mad,” you’re really just admitting that their actions have power over you. As long as that person knows they can push your buttons, as long as you keep responding the same w...
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Take the High Road TODAY'S SCRIPTURE  “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest.” (Exodus 14:14, AMP) In life, we’re always going to have critics. We’ll always have difficult people who try to upset us and steal our peace and joy. But, you don’t have to respond to every critic. You can decide to take the high road and let God fight your battles for you.Sometimes, no matter what you say or do, there are people who aren’t going to acce...
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Strength under Control TODAY'S SCRIPTURE  “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”(Matthew 5:5, NKJ). When most people hear that word “meek,” many times they think of a weak, shy, reserved or timid person who lets everybody run all over them. But that’s not at all what it means to be meek. Meekness is not weakness; it’s strength under control. Meekness is like a wild horse that has been tamed. He’s just as strong, just as powerful, has just as much speed ...
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His Hand is Outstretched TODAY'S SCRIPTURE  “For the Lord of hosts has purposed, and who can annul it? And His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back” (Isaiah 14:27, AMP). As believers, you and I have an advantage. We don’t have to go through life just depending on our own talent, our own ability, our own strength. The Scripture talks about how God’s hand is outstretched toward His people. That means there is a supernatural power behind every believer. God’s outstretc...
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His Call Remains TODAY'S SCRIPTURE  “For God’s gifts and His call can never be withdrawn” (Romans 11:29, NLT). What is the vision that you have for your future? Maybe at one time you were excited about your life—you had big goals, big dreams, but  you went through some disappointments or life didn’t turn out the way you planned and now you’ve just settled where you are. But understand, God’s plan for your life didn’t go away just because you had some disappoint...
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He Holds You in His 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, AMP) Is there something in your life that feels beyond your control? If you’re tempted to get discouraged, remember, as a believer, God is holding you in the palm of His hand. There is nothing too difficult, nothing too impossible, nothing beyond His ability. When God holds you...
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Free From Bondage TODAY'S SCRIPTURE  “…I will free you from their bondage and I will rescue you with an outstretched arm…”(Exodus 6:6, AMP). No matter what’s going on in your life, no matter how somebody is treating you, God has a plan to free you from everything that would try to hold you back. He wants to rescue you and show you His mighty hand of favor and blessing. One translation says “with special and vigorous action.” What does that mean? That means, if you wil...
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Where the Spirit Is TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom)” (II Corinthians 3:17, AMP). When you make Jesus the Lord of your of life, something supernatural takes place on the inside of you. The Spirit of God actually makes His home in your heart. And the Bible tells us that where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom! When you allow that truth to sink into your mind and heart, wh...
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Redeem the Time TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days” (Ephesians 5:15-16, NLT). Time is the most valuable commodity in life that we have. It’s more valuable than money. You can make more money, but you can’t make more time. When you woke up this morning, God gave you a present called “today.” And with that gift comes a responsibility. The Scripture tells us to re...
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Set Your Mind TODAY'S SCRIPTURE  “Now set your mind and heart to seek (inquire of and require as your vital necessity) the Lord your God” (I Chronicles 22:19, AMP). Have you “set your mind” today? In other words, when you woke up this morning, did you make the decision to focus on good things and to follow God with all your heart?     If we don’t set our minds, if we don’t purposely focus our thoughts and energy, then chances are, we’ll be bombarded by th...
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Don't Give Away Your Power TODAY'S SCRIPTURE  “And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry” (Ephesians 4:26, NLT). Do you realize how much energy it takes to be bitter or hold a grudge? We only have a certain amount of energy for each day. If we use it for the wrong purposes, focused on the negative, dwelling on who hurt us, we’re not going to have the energy we need for the right purposes. We’re not going to make the best...
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Make the Most of Life TODAY'S SCRIPTURE  “Please don’t squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us” (II Chronicles 6:1, Message). So many people today are living below their God-given potential. They’ve put their dreams on hold because of disappointments or setbacks. But God doesn’t want us to spend a single moment living in regret or condemnation. He doesn’t want us to settle for mediocrity, He wants us to make the most out of every moment of our lives. He...
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He Will Answer   TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “I will answer them before they even call to Me…” (Isaiah 65:24, NLT). Have you ever thought about something you wanted or needed, and suddenly, that need was supplied—before you ever even stopped to pray about it? God knows your needs before you even speak them. He wants to provide for you and answer the very desires of your heart. When you put Him first in everything you do, when you faithfully follow His commands, He’ll pour out an ext...
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He Works All Things Together TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them” (Romans 8:28, NLT).Everyone goes through things that don’t seem to make sense. It’s easy to get discouraged and wonder, “Why did this happen to me?” “Why did this person treat me wrong?” “Why did I get laid off?” But we have to understand, even though life is not always fair, God is fai...
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Delight in Him TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart” (Psalm 37:4, AMP). Do you know what it means to delight yourself in the Lord? One of the definitions of this word in the original Hebrew means: to be soft or pliable. In other words, when we allow God to shape and mold our character, we are delighting ourselves in Him.    The scripture tells us that God is the potter and we are His clay...
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Inexpressible and Glorious Joy TODAY'S SCRIPTURE Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy” (I Peter 1:8, NIV). Do you need more joy in your life? This verse tells us that when we choose to believe in God, we are filled with His joy. And not just any kind of joy—inexpressible and glorious joy! Have you ever seen someone filled with inexpressible joy over something? Their ...
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Anxious for Nothing TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6, NASB). So many people today are living uptight, worried and anxious about the future, filled with frustration and concern. In the natural there may be good reason, but understand, that is not God’s best. God doesn’t want us to live in anxiety and frustration; He wants us to live in peace. You can fi...
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Confidence to Receive TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “And we will receive from Him whatever we ask because we obey Him and do the things that please Him” (I John 3:22, NLT). When you pray, are you confident that you will receive what you’ve asked? Many people today wonder if God hears their prayers. They aren’t certain if He will answer. But the scripture promises that when we obey God’s commands, when we live a life that is pleasing to Him, we can be sure that we will receive what we ask.Under...
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The Anointing of Ease TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light” (Matthew 11:30 NLT). We all go through seasons that are more difficult than others; seasons where we're working hard but not making much progress. Maybe in a relationship you're doing your best, but it still seems stagnate. Sometimes, there are seasons in our finances where it's one struggle after another. If we're not careful, we'll lose our enthusiasm and think, "This is just t...
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Keep Your Hopes Up TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "And you shall be secure and feel confident because there is hope…" (Job 11:18 AMP)   In the world today, it seems there are so many things trying to pull us down. Every time you turn around, you're being bombarded with bad news. Life can be difficult, but there is a peace that God can give you in the midst of the challenge. If you'll keep your hopes up and keep your mind focused in the right direction, you'll get to the place where you'll say, "...
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The Breath of God TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "[It is] the Spirit of God that made me [which has stirred me up], and the breath of the Almighty that gives me life [which inspires me]" (Job 33:4, AMP) In Genesis, the Bible tells us that God breathed life into Adam. Not only does God breathe life into our physical bodies, He breathes life into our dreams and desires. He breathes new life and inspiration into your heart. I believe, even right now, He’s breathing a bigger vision into your spirit. One s...
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His Promises Are"Yes and Amen" TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us." (2 Corinthians 1:20, NKJ) You may not realize it, but God has already said “yes” to His promises in your life. You don’t have to beg God to be good to you. You don’t have to plead with Him to help you. God wants to help you. He wants to pour out blessing in your life. It also says that His promises are “amen.” That means “so be it...
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  Armloads of Blessings TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "It seemed like a dream, too good to be true, when God [gave us the victory]…Now, God, do it again… so those with heavy hearts will come out laughing, with armloads of blessing" (Psalm 126, Message) When you have a heavy heart, when life deals you a difficult blow, God wants to turn things around in your favor. Not only does He want to bring you out, but He wants to bring you out with a smile and better off than you were before. He wants t...
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  Wait With Confidence TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "…See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm…" (James 5:7-8, NIV). In the book of James, the Bible tells us that we should wait for God’s promises like a farmer waits for his harvest. Now, I’ve never seen a farmer plant a crop and then worry night and day about whether or not it’s going to come up. He doesn’t lose sleep th...
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Let God Arise TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered…” (Psalm 68:1, NKJ). Let me ask you today, what are you letting arise in your life? In other words, what are you focusing your words, energy, and thoughts on? You might say, “Oh, it’s just so hard right now. I lost a lot of money in the stock market.” “My health doesn’t look good.” “Somebody walked out on me.” No, you’re focusing on the wrong things. You’re letting defeat, discouragement, ...
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  You Have Been Planted TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain" (John 12:24, NKJ) We all face difficulties and challenges in life. But you have to remember, as a believer in Jesus, you have the life-giving seed of Almighty God on the inside of you. When you go through disappointments or tough times, you may feel like you’ve been buried. You may feel like you�...
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Rejoice in the Difficult Times TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation" (Romans 5:3-4, NLT). Did you know that the way you handle your adversities has a huge impact on your success in life? If you shrink back, choose to get bitter, and lose your enthusiasm, then you are allowing the difficulties of li...
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  White As Snow TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “…though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow…” (Isaiah 1:18, NKJ).Isn’t it good to know that we serve a God who wants to make us new? Because of Jesus, no matter what has happened in the past, we can be made pure again and white as snow! You might be thinking, “Oh, you don’t know what I’ve done. You don’t know what I’ve said. You don’t know how I’ve acted. I don’t even know if I can forgive myself.” Fr...
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Where Strength and Joy Are Found TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “Honor and majesty are [found] in His presence; strength and joy are [found] in His sanctuary ”  (I Chronicles 16:27, AMP). Do you need more strength and joy in your life? The Bible tells us that in God’s presence there is fullness of joy—the most abundant and complete! And when you have His joy, you have His supernatural strength. There’s nothing that can overtake you when you are filled with the strength and joy of the Lord. ...
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Conquering Power TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “Every God-begotten person conquers the world's ways. The conquering power that brings the world to its knees is our faith. The person who wins out over the world's ways is simply the one who believes Jesus is the Son of God”  (I John 5:5, Message). Did you know that you are pre-programmed for victory? As a child of the Most High God, you are filled with His conquering power. You are filled with the power to overcome all the negative, self-defea...
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  Prepare for Victory TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “Now set your mind and heart to seek (inquire of and require as your vital necessity) the Lord your God” (I Chronicles 22:19, AMP).   We all have opportunities to lose our joy and get discouraged trying to endure life. But God never intended for us to just endure life, He created us to enjoy life. And whether you realize it or not, you prepare for either victory or defeat at the start of every day. When you get up in the morning, you h...
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  Set Your Day TODAY'S SCRIPTURE “Set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth” (Colossians 3:2, AMP) Have you ever been laying in bed in the morning and out of nowhere you’re reminded of all the mistakes you made yesterday and all the problems you have in your future? That’s the enemy trying to set your mind for a negative, defeated, lousy day, but you don’t have to fall into that trap. The Scripture say...
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Be Glad Always TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Be happy [in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually (always)" (I Thessalonians 5:16, AMP). How determined are you to enjoy each and every day? In today´s verse, notice how long we are supposed to be glad hearted. As long as people treat us right? As long as we feel okay? As long as the economy is up? No, it says, "Be glad hearted continually and always." That means we´re to be glad in the good times and in the tough times, when it´s su...
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Count It All Joy TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing" (James 1:2-4, NLT). When troubles come, it´s not natural to get excited about them. Most people don´t say, "Thank you, Lord, for this overwhelming challenge." You d...
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Overcoming Difficult Times TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God" (Psalm 42:5-6, NIV). When times get tough, don´t be surprised if you feel a heaviness trying to overwhelm you. Don´t be surprised if you hear negative thoughts telling you, "It´s never going to work out. Things are never going to get better. It´s over. It´s done." When those thoughts come, remember, you have a ...
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Remember Your Victories TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph…"(II Corinthians 2:14, NKJ). When you think about your past, what events do you remember? What memories do you allow to play over and over in your mind? In the Old Testament, they had what they called memorial stones. These were used to remind the people about the good things God did in their lives. We need to remind ourselves today to focus on our victories. Sure, we´ve all had setbacks, but...
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Reverse and Restore TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "…Give praise and thanks to the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good; for His mercy and kindness and steadfast love endure forever! For I will cause the captivity of the land to be reversed and return to be as it was at first, says the Lord" (Jeremiah 33:11, AMP). Are you going through a difficult situation in your life? Today´s verse is a promise from God that tells us that when we have the voice of gladness and count it all joy, when we offer up ...
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Choose to Rejoice TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Rejoice in the Lord, you [consistently] righteous (upright and in right standing with God), and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness" (Psalm 97:12, AMP). All through the scripture we are told to rejoice in the Lord always. It’s interesting that the word “rejoice” doesn’t just mean to be vocal and to give God praise with our words. Rejoice also means “to brighten up,” “to spin around,” and “to leap for joy.” In other words,...
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Hope Beyond All Reason TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations…" (Romans 4:18, NLT). Are you facing a situation that seems hopeless?  Maybe you have a promise from God that you haven’t seen come to pass yet. Perhaps it seems like it could have come to pass a few years ago, but now there’s no reason to hope any longer. In the Bible, Abraham was in the same situation. He had a pr...
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The Sacrifice of Praise TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name" (Hebrews 13:15, AMP). The Bible tells us there are many ways to praise and worship God— but have you ever thought about what it means to offer a sacrifice of praise? It means that we acknowledge God above our circumstances. We live our lives in such a way that ...
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Through Faith and Patience TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "...imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises" (Hebrews 6:12, NKJ). Did you know that in the Bible, David was 17 years old when he was anointed to be king, but yet he did not take the throne until he was 30? I’m sure during those 13 years there were plenty of times that David was tempted to think it wasn’t going to happen. I’m sure he was tempted to get frustrated or even feel like a failure, thinking “God, did I...
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At the Appointed Time TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "For the vision is yet for an appointed time…it will surely come; it will not be behindhand on its appointed day" (Habakkuk 2:3, AMP). God is looking for people who have a made-up mind; people who will trust His timing. You may not see His promises happen overnight, but they will happen. In the Bible, Abraham waited 20 years to have a son and see his promise come to pass. Moses waited 40 years to fulfill his purpose and lead the children of Israel...
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Stand and See TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "...stand and see the salvation of the Lord..." (II Chroniclees 20:17, NAS) Is there something difficult in your life that you are avoiding? So many people today run from anything that’s hard. They run from their problems. They run from responsibility. They run from people they don’t like. They run from the past. They run from anything that makes them uncomfortable. Instead of facing the issues and dealing with them, they just take the easy way out a...
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Take Hold of Your Freedom TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery" (Galatians 5:1, NAS). So many people today are missing out on the freedom that God has in store for them simply because they’re always running from their adversities. They’re continually running from their challenges or difficulties, content to stay right where they are. And I know that it’s sometimes difficult to sta...
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Be DeterminedTODAY'S SCRIPTURE "“[We pray] that you may be invigorated and strengthened with all power according to the might of His glory, [to exercise] every kind of endurance and patience (perseverance and forbearance) with joy," (Colossians 1:11, AMP). Do you know what causes God to act on your behalf? Do you know what gets His attention? God is not moved by our needs. He’s not moved by whining or complaining. He’s not moved by a “poor me” mentality. No, God is moved by our faith...
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Choose Obedience TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Give heed to Him, listen to and obey His voice..."(Exodus 23:21, AMP) Did you know that when God spoke to Noah about building the ark, it had never even rained before? Can you imagine that? Noah knew people were going to make fun of him or call him crazy. I’m sure he had every opportunity to talk himself out of it. He could have come up with plenty of excuses. But Noah didn’t do that. He recognized that God had asked him to do a difficult thing, and...
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Turn Away From Discouraging Voices TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "And David turned away from Eliab..."(I Samuel 17:30, AMP) When David was a shepherd boy, his father asked him to take lunch to his brothers out on the battlefield. When he arrived, he heard Goliath taunting and challenging the people of God. David asked the men standing around, “What is the prize for defeating this giant?” They said, “The reward is one of the king’s daughters in marriage and no more taxes.” That got David’s...
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A Mark of Honor TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling" (Proverbs 20:3, NLT) I’ve found that for most people, it can be easy to start a fight but hard to end one. It’s easy to get offended and say things that we know we shouldn’t, but once you get started, it’s difficult to stop. It’s hard to let it go. That’s why the scripture tells us that it’s much better not to ever even start a quarrel. If you want God to honor you, if y...
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God of the Breakthrough TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "…the Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like the bursting out of great waters…"(II Samuel 5:20, NLT) A breakthrough is simply a sudden burst of God’s favor. It’s an explosion of His goodness. It’s when suddenly, God releases His power in such a way that it overwhelms you and drives out your enemies!Maybe you’ve been praying about a child for years, and suddenly, they get back on the right course. That’s a breakthrough. Or y...
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Something to Talk About TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Sing praises to the Lord, Who dwells in Zion! Declare among the peoples His doings!" (Psalm 9:11, AMP) God wants to give you something to talk about! He wants to overwhelm you in such a way that everywhere you go, you talk about what God is doing in your life. You tell your friends, your neighbors, your children, your grandchildren about the great things God has done for you! Are you looking for His goodness? Are you talking about what He’s alr...
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  The Light Will Come Bursting In TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Light shines in the darkness for the godly…" (Psalms 112:4a, NLT) Everyone goes through times in life that seem dark or heavy. You may be going through something right now, and you don’t see how it could ever work out. You don’t have the funds. The problems look insurmountable. But if you will stay breakthrough–minded and focused on what God can do, His Word promises that the light will come bursting in. Notice, it’s not...
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Living Breakthrough Minded TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "For You, O Lord, are my Lamp; the Lord lightens my darkness" (II Samuel 22:29, AMP) I’ve learned when things are difficult and don’t look like they are going our way, that’s when it’s the easiest to lose our joy, vision, and enthusiasm; to believe that things will never get any better. But during those challenging seasons in life, we have to learn to do just the opposite. Right in the midst of the adversity, that’s the time–more than...
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A Flood of Power TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "So [Israel] came up to Baal–perazim, and David smote [the Philistines] there. Then David said, God has broken my enemies by my hand, like the bursting forth of waters. Therefore they called the name of that place Baal–perazim [Lord of breaking through]" (I Chronicles 14:11, AMP) Notice, David likened God's power to the bursting forth of waters. In other words, he described it as a flood. He was saying that when the God of the breakthrough shows up a...
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Dare to Believe TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out]." (Hebrews 11:6, AMP) Do you ever feel like you are inconveniencing God? Are you content to just barely get by in life, to just endure it? Some people think they are being humble by not asking God for things, but Jesus paid a ...
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Free Favor Abounds TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon Me, because He has anointed Me…to proclaim the accepted and acceptable year of the Lord [the day when salvation and the free favors of God profusely abound]" (Luke 4:18–19, AMP). In the Old Testament, every 50 years the people would celebrate what they called Jubilee. It was a day of freedom and restoration–once–in–a–lifetime event! But now, because of what Jesus has done, we don´t have to wait 50 years to e...
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Get into Agreement with God TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:19-20, NKJ) There´s a spiritual principle in the Bible that tells us when two or more agree on something, that thing shall be established. There is great power in agreement. In another verse it says, "How c...
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Celebrate Your Freedom TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "You have been set free from sin…"  (Romans 6:18, NIV) This past weekend, we celebrated Independence Day in America. July 4, 1776 was the day America declared independence from Britain, but the battle for freedom went on until 1783—seven years later. Even though the people declared their freedom in 1776, they had to stand and fight for many years before the British would accept and recognized the United States of America. In the same way, w...
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