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He promised to be with Us

27 02 2015

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV

God’s promise to be with us gives us confidence. It is not a promise of ease or unfettered progress but it gives us so much more. He promised to be with us. He gave His unfailing Word that His presence would be with us always. His presence is a place of peace, joy and strength. In His Company, we can receive renewal, strength and confidence. We can be reassured to be strong and courageous. We can thrive. With Him, fear has no place. We can leave our anxiety behind. We can shed anything that hinders our walking fully in our purpose. In His presence we can be healed of the past and look focused toward the future. Growing, maturing, and completing the work of our hands. He promised to be with us. His presence in my life is sufficient for me.

“Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because GOD, your God, is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 MSG

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Filled with Praise

26 02 2015

I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.

Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.

Psalms 71:7-8

Our hearts and minds are filled with praise. All day we seek to give praise to our Heavenly Father for who He is in our lives. He provides the gift of Salvation through His Son Jesus Christ. He empowers our journey with grace and mercy to live a life that is above and beyond all that we can ask or think. Our thoughts and our words are filled with praise. We Bless His name. We honor the Name of the Lord. All day we give thanks for these blessings. All day we give praise to Him for His love for us that surrounds us each day. Our hearts and minds are filled with praise.

My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection. That is why I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long.

Psalm 71:7-8

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My Light and Salvation

25 02 2015

The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid?

The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?

When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.

Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.

The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.

For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me. At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the Lord with music.

Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”

Do not turn your back on me. Do not reject your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me, O God of my salvation! Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.

Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence. Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.

Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

Psalm 27

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Seek Him With Our Whole Heart

24 02 2015

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.

In those days when you pray, I will listen.

If you look for me wholeheartedly,

you will find me.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 NLT

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Something New

23 02 2015

For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Isaiah 43:19

We are on the brink of something new. Our Heavenly Father seeks to create vibrant life in the dry and stagnant places in our lives. He wants to revive the broken places in our hearts and minds and transform them into something new. Newness is a starting place for a life that we could not have imagined. It is a space where peace and purpose thrive. Newness can completely replace the old patterns of thinking and the old broken cycles of behavior that keep us stuck. It’s a new day. It’s a new time for our lives. Let us fully welcome the Lord into our hearts and into every aspect of our lives. It’s time for something new and we are thankful.

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! II Corinthians 5:17

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Got Fruit?

20 02 2015

But what happens when we live God’s way?

He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard

—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity.

We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart,

and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people.

We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments,

not needing to force our way in life,

able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.

Galatians 5:22-23 MSG

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Spring Cometh

19 02 2015

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Romans 12:12

We crave for warmer days during a persistent hard winter. Record snow falls and low temperatures for weeks at a time can start to weigh on your heart after a while. The winter season is a lesson of perseverance and resiliency when the days are dark and frigid. We have to remind ourselves that winter is in fact a season and that spring indeed will come. Our God is faithful and with each new day and sun rise, we are approaching closer and closer to spring. We have to keep hope in our hearts even if a March snow storm may come to dampen our outlook. We experience both natural and spiritual winters in our lives, when we must stay in the faith and remember that this too shall pass. Warmer days, peace and joy are ahead. It is time of staying in faith and to look for the signs of spring. The promise of spring keeps us grounded in hope and allows us to start planning and anticipating the next season. Even at the darkest hour we are closer than we think if we are steadfast and don’t lose heart. Stay in faith and nurture hope. Spring cometh.

Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Romans 12:11-12MSG

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Welcome

18 02 2015

I pray that Christ will live in your hearts because of your faith. I pray that your life will be strong in love and be built on love. Ephesians 3:17

The Holy Spirit is welcome in my heart and mind today. I welcome the Lord into who I am, my schedule, my priorities and what I am seeking to achieve. My heart is open to His leading for guided words and for each of my actions. I am hopeful today to be an instrument of encouragement and light for each person I encounter. I welcome the chance to talk about His goodness and to demonstrate His love. I welcome Jesus into my heart and mind today.

When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. Ephesians 3:14-17 NLT

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Shout to the Lord

17 02 2015

Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!

Sing your praise to the Lord with the harp,
with the harp and melodious song,
with trumpets and the sound of the ram’s horn.
Make a joyful symphony before the Lord, the King!

Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise!
Let the earth and all living things join in.

Let the rivers clap their hands in glee!
Let the hills sing out their songs of joy
before the Lord,
for he is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with justice,
and the nations with fairness.

Psalm 98:4 – 9

The words to “Shout to the Lord” have served as a sound track to many seasons in my life. It’s on my playlist for getting ready in the morning and it is often on repeat mode for this song to play over and over again throughout my day. It is a wonderful reminder of the blessings of the Lord and who He is in our lives. We can shout to the Lord with words of praise and a heart full of gratitude for His mighty love. He is worthy of every praise.

Shout to the Lord by Darlene Zschech

My Jesus, my Saviour
Lord there is none like You
All of my days I want to praise
The wonders of Your mighty love

My comfort, my shelter
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You

Shout to the Lord all the Earth, let us sing
Power and majesty, praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your name

I sing for joy at the work of Your hand
Forever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have
In You

Many artists have recorded this song and my favorite is by Keith Staten.

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Come What May

16 02 2015

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust him. For He will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.

Psalm 91:1-3

We are committed to serving the Lord. He is the strength of our lives and the Savior of our souls. Even though unworthy, He provides new mercies with the start of each new day. Our trust is in the Lord. The unfolding of the road ahead may bring challenges but He promised to be with us. He will not leave us. He will not forsake us. The Holy Spirit gives us strength and power to continue on our journey in purpose. Come what may…

Our mind is focused on Him.

Our heart is meditating on His Word

Our faith is in His promises.

Our trust is Him today and forevermore.

Yes, Yes, My soul says yes.

Come What May

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