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It is my hope that by reading this daily you will grow in your walk with Christ and knowledge of scriptures and be set free from any struggles in your life that are weighing you down. Be blessed to be a blessing.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The Overcomer

 


“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”John 16:33

Things may not look good in the earthly realm but you have a Heavenly Father who has a plan and is totally in control. All things will and do work together for good just like Romans 8:28 tells us. 

You are an overcomer because of the blood of Jesus and the word of your testimony hallelujah! You don’t have to live in fear because in your journey the Lord will be your guide and lead you through the dark seemingly hopeless places. 

Don’t just run to God when things look bad but stay connected so you have peace and can in fact overcome anything that comes your way because Jesus is your Lord. Tell the devil to take a hike as you are a child of God and have no authority over you or your house.

PRAYER: Your name Lord is above all other names. Even when I get my eyes off of the cross and start to sink you are there to rescue me and help me overcome all hurdles in my life. Thank you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.





Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Standing In The Gap For Others

 


“I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.” Ezekiel 22:30 (NIV)

To stand in the gap is to be ready to pray for a need or a person and know that God is faithful and hears your prayers. Let’s use the illustration of a broken bridge where you are the one holding the bridge together. 

I have gotten turned on to personal prayer through Moms in Prayer ministry but also through many Bible studies I was in throughout  the years. I stood in the gap against Satan for my children when they were in the womb and still do today in adulthood. Prayer is our shield of faith against the flaming darts of the enemy. 

Many people may be uncomfortable with prayer but all it is is simply talking to God no formal vocabulary just a chat with Abba Father daddy. At times when you are known for being a prayer warrior others get the impression you have a red phone hotline to God whereas anyone can talk to God. Don’t neglect talking to your Father in Heaven every day. I know people who think prayer is silly and don’t pray anymore because someone they knew and loved died and they wonder why didn’t God stop this. Satan loves to keep people uncomfortable with prayer as individuals and couples because then he knows you won’t bother talking to God or even passing it on to the younger generations. Friend lean in to God. He loves you. Make no mistake he is listening, don’t believe Satan’s lies. 

PRAYER: Father I love to pray and sing praises but I know people who won’t pray any time not even at a meal or bedtime. Father use me in the life of anyone I know who refuses to talk to God due to past hurts and I bind the enemy from hurting them in the meantime. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 


Monday, March 29, 2021

Launch Into The Deep

 









When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch."Luke 5:4

When Jesus’ was first calling his disciples he was teaching from the shore of a lake and told them to go out in deep and catch fish but they told him they had already and never caught anything but they obeyed and nets were so full they almost tore. 

Do you have faith in God that His promises are true and He will rescue us from deadly pestilences and other problems all in his perfect timing? Do you believe His word and study it? You can’t truly have intimacy and a desire for spiritual things and grow unless you read the word but how many well meaning souls just trudge through life acting like a worldly creature enamored more with this present world than with God? 

Maybe it is time to launch out into the deep and go further. Perhaps you live with a person that just doesn’t care to know God better than little tidbits and it may break your heart. Or your grown children have wandered away from the faith and seemingly no desire either. Keep praying. Keep launching your nets out to deeper waters and desire his truths. You will change I guarantee it. Don’t ever start to get lukewarm for you need to keep going into deeper waters on fire for Jesus and winning others to Christ. 

PRAYER: I want to be fearless when it comes to launching out into deeper waters. Help my unbelief when I get scared thinking nothing is going to happen. Give me immovable faith and help me stand strong in the dark days ahead. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

Alexa, Set Them Free! Say What?

 




I lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2

Made you look right? How many cry out for Alexa to help them and never Jesus? Think about how many times a day you call on your electronic devices to help you do things. My if only Jesus got as much attention as that little round speaker found in many homes today.

 

God is your help at all times. If you called on Him like Alexa and as much just think how your life would be different. So many modern day things draw us away from being close to the king of kings. Alexa, Siri, chat rooms, Instagram, FaceTime, zoom, everything seems to get in the way of devoted time of reading God’s word. Did you know you can ask Alexa to play Christian radio or read a Bible verse?

 

Why not today think about what you need to change in your life to have a closer relationship with the Lord? Get your life ordered right so in your to do list daily at a minimum is quiet time with the Lord and making time to pray.

 

PRAYER: Today I come to you asking forgiveness for making you an after thought Lord and for pursuing other things more than you. Help me as I seek to get things in order and prioritized. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Click link for a song of worship: https://youtu.be/Oad8ov10AjY


Saturday, March 27, 2021

Resurrection Day Is Upon Us

 

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And be

during this Easter season.Convict herts that this special day commemorates our savior rising from the dead just as He said He would and this was after a brutal flogging a cross. Let many be set free from coasting through life and have a deep desire to serve you. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Friday, March 26, 2021

Do You Consider Yourself A Fisherman?



“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19

Recently my husband and I both got our Idaho combo hunting and fishing license and look forward to having some fishing times sitting by the stream. I have not really ever fished that much but  am anticipating fun times. 

Did you know all of us who claim to be followers of Jesus are commissioned to be ‘fishers’ of men? So what kind of bait or lures are used? Kindness, love, truth, humility, forgiveness, joy, understanding, and being non judgmental all help build good relationships with people you meet. 

It has been a fun experience living in a brand new subdivision which only was created September of 2019. As new people move in it has been a delight meeting them as we take our early evening stroll. Some relocated locally and then there are transplants from mostly Western states and ourselves from Tennessee and a couple from Chicago. You never know where people are spiritually but be kind and you never know how the Lord will use you. 

PRAYER:Father I want to be a willing fisherman for you keeping my ears open and eyes open to the needs around me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Easter Bunny Are You For Real.....Not!

 


For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life. Proverbs 6:23

It amazes me how Christian things are hijacked, watered down, or totally eliminated. It is partly due to a lack of Bible knowledge or even desire for His truth and partly due to no real relationship with the King of Kings as a result of churches in name only who don’t preach the infallible word of God or some folks are Christian but stay home. 

So there is Easter or Resurrection Day I like to refer to it. Bunnies, flowers, baby chicks, spring flowers, but where is the Cross? Oh yes you can buy a chocolate Cross in some stores but really? Then Christmas where do reindeer and sleigh rides and a desire for snow come in with the birth of a the savior in a stable? Then our beautiful rainbow a covenant promise from God and you know what happened to it to the point people are afraid to buy a kite that looks like a rainbow. 

 It is time to get back to basics and by basics try reading a ‘paper’ Bible and carrying in to church with you. Put it on your night stand or end table in your den and not to decorate but pick it up, open it, and read. Even keep one in your car. Satan is a master of keeping Christians away from the word. He is a liar, a thief, a deceiver, a con artist, and he does not care one iota for you but is on a mission to eradicate the truth which is found in the word. But if it is not read it  does little good. How about starting a new habit of reading Galatians first, then Ephesians , only 6 chapters, Philippians and finally Colossians and I call it General Electric Power Company or Gentiles Eat Pork Chops to remember them found in the New Testament. So much good stuff in there. Don’t let the enemy trick you into thinking you don’t need to read it. Just do it!

PRAYER: Oh how I love the word and love to meditate on it day and night. It lightens my load and helps me deal with some much ugliness in this world. Put a desire into people who think they have arrived and don’t need scripture to be hungry for God’s truth. Protect those from Satan’s tricks who currently diss church and The Bible. Awaken those who once were on fire for you Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Tempted To Complain?

 



For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you.Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.Philippians 2:13-15

 

Why do people complain? Comparison, envy, self pity a host of problems. Everyone probably has at one time or another acted disgruntled, jealous, or unsatisfied. 
 The grass always seems to be greener on the other side of the fence until you realize that you have to mow it and keep it maintained and healthy. How much does a person need to keep them happy? Maybe you feel someone got a better life than you and it is unfair.

 

Maybe it is time to make a gratitude list and stop comparing yourself. Don’t start being negative as that is when Satan gets the upper hand. List things you are blessed with. Focus on gratitude and keep thanking Jesus.

 

PRAYER: Lord God I love all the ways you have blessed me and sometimes when I am thinking I am getting a raw deal in life I need to start praising you right away. I do not want Satan getting me in a negative mindset. Help me Lord and forgive me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Time With God

 



Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. – Mark 1:35

What do you do when you first get up on the morning? In the verse for today note that Jesus got up while it was still dark and went alone to pray. I have prayer walked my neighborhood before the sun came up. 

There is a technique called a DAWG day. This is not meaning Georgia Bulldogs fan day but a term coined through a member of Moms in Prayer years ago that stands for ‘Day Alone With God’ and you may not get up before the sun but basically find a quiet place, no phone distractions or other devices. Take your Bible and a notebook and pen and spend time talking and listening to God. My ‘go to’ place in Alabama was at the top of a small mountain at a state park. Stay safe wherever you choose. In Idaho I have a couple places in mind and I am long overdue a DAWG day. 

If you can’t imagine doing something like this then where and when do you get serious with the savior and let Him know He is before all things? Something to ponder. Today if you hear his voice don’t harden your heart but say “here I am Lord” and give him praise. 

PRAYER: Lord I regret the times I have jumped right into the day not even bothering to take time to spend with you. There are all sorts of excuses I can give but mainly truth be known it was not a priority. Forgive me. Help me not let the world shape me but use me to help shape the world. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Monday, March 22, 2021

Who Me, Worry?



"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, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen" (Ephesians 3:20-21, NIV). 

The classic Mad magazine character Alfred E Neuman had a famous line that is my title today. Really think about it. What does worry accomplish? 

Anxiety in your heart can end up making you sick.To banish worry from life don’t be feeding your mind with secular news that tends to thrive in getting people fearful.Worrying does not change a situation but only causes more fear. 

Concern recently has been over the pandemic and your fears and worries only make you more scared. Perhaps a parent or spouse is in the hospital and the diagnosis is not good, why not say “Lord whatever happens I trust your perfect plan”. In other words don’t let Satan win rejoice even in tines you feel like crying. God will heal your heart. 

PRAYER:Each and every day I try to not dwell on issues that cause me to fret but I need you to help me. I want to be a good witness for you by staying in control and peaceful. Give me your strength. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Focus On Prayer Not Politics

 




Now these are Your servants and Your people, whom You have redeemed by Your great power, and by Your strong hand. O Lord, I pray, please let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants who desire to fear Your name.-Nehemiah 1:10-11

 

Our dear United States has been divided by not politics but by Satan. This little weasel has caused turmoil, confused minds, spewed out false narratives through media reps, cancel culture blocking conservatives and Christians and trying to put forth only one side. My friends this is borderline communism but still do not fret. God is firmly on the throne working all things out. Keep praying.

 

It is time to remove your ‘political hats’ and put on a Christian headdress and realize God is in control. Many lost, deceived souls have tried to turn America away from greatness and godliness. These are deceiving spirits which prey on people who are acknowledging politics and headlines and not the true word of God. Stop leaning on your own understanding like it says in Proverbs 3:5-6. Don’t let your loyalty be to Big media, the news, or a politician make you believe the lies of the enemy friend. Don’t become ‘prey’ but start to PRAY.

 

Try to live in peace with one another and don’t be trusting commentators and You Tube over reading the Bible and hearing from God. Don’t enter into arguments and start fighting back and forth on social media as that wins no one to the kingdom. Pray for the confused, the deceived, the wicked, leaders and don’t be caught up being ugly and getting impatient and starting a ruckus. Once again you are not God. Stay faithful in prayer and wait on God.

 

PRAYER:Lord God Father in Heaven I am so thankful that we have the word of God. Many would love to abolish it like they abolish Dr Seuss, so help me to act like a follower and stand up for truth. I know the real enemy is Satan, many people don’t. Shine your light and make yourself known so there is no doubt who is in control. In Jesus’ name. Amen.



Saturday, March 20, 2021

March On Thru The Madness



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

For anyone who is a college basketball enthusiast you know what March brings! The bracket selection, Sweet 16,  and March madness leading to The Final Four. 

This time we are coming out of another kind of March Madness that being lockdowns, deaths from Covid, isolation, stores closed, businesses shuttered. It has been anything but what is normal for most people. Hopefully you have survived without sickness or family deaths and have had few challenges you could not deal with. It makes you ‘mad’ or crazy all the stuff that has happened. 

God can bring beauty from ashes and can lift you above your circumstances. As we are emerging slowly from this tragedy which has been overly political in many ways know that God loves you. Don’t argue the masks or not mask point or even about vaccines. Thankfully Operation Warp Speed worked and vaccines were made available. I have had mine. The point is God is able to set you free and make no mistake this is a spiritual war trying to destroy people and our country. Keep marching onward for Jesus and in He alone is your hope. 

PRAYER: Father I thank you for helping ease the panic of Covid 19. Help me Lord be a light around me and not a squabble trying to make my point. Help your people learn to love and care and use this as a time to bring more people into your kingdom. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Friday, March 19, 2021

Spiritual Birthdays Are Important

 


You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.'John 3:7

Have you given your life to Christ? Not joined a church, or got baptized but have you truly had a change in your heart and know that you know Jesus is Lord and hunger and thirst for Him? 

My special day was 19 March 1975 prior to entering into the Armed Forces. I knew who Jesus was and my wonderful parents took me to church, Sunday school and I went to Vacation Bible school, Christian camp and was baptized. It was not until adulthood that the ‘spiritual lightbulb’ moment came and I felt different for the first time in my life. 

So many wander through life without the fullness of Christ and seemingly are content living in the secular world without too much thought of Jesus and Heaven. You who have asked Jesus to be Lord of your life can help be a guide for others blinded by worldly pursuits. Shine for Jesus wherever you are and put Him first before TV and other things that beckon you in the early hours of each day. 

PRAYER: I am thankful for the Holy Spirit that draws all men unto Christ. I pray for many who wander through life with religion but without a relationship with Jesus. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Thursday, March 18, 2021

The Word Of God...Is It Part Of Your Life?

 


Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.Colossians 3:16

Today we need God more than ever. Many dash through life living for the present time and piling up fame and riches with little or no thought to the afterlife. 

Don't fall back on God and prayer when things are rough but let Him be number one. How do you do this you might ask? Keep the Bible next to your bed for one. Start reading each day in Psalms and Proverbs. Let the word go down deep in your spirit.

What has replaced God in your life? In other words, what is your idol? Yes I said it, an idol! What do you give more time to than developing a top notch relationship with the Lord? One third of the year of 2021 is behind you and how is the resolution of getting closer to God coming? Demon spirits are real and they try to get you away from growing in Christ and those evil spirits do not want the word to take root in your life. DO NOT Let this present world and it's darkness and lies overcome you but YOU can overcome the darkness in this world. 

PRAYER: Today Father I ask you to give me a supernatural hunger and thirst for the word of God. I lift up those close to me who have no hunger for the word that is visible. Keep me silent and let the Holy Spirit work in their lives. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Believe It, Speak It, Meditate On It

 


Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16, ESV, Bible Gateway
I speak lots about getting the word of God into your heart and letting it truly become the thing that most shapes your life.  Sadly many people's lives are shaped by the morning news on TV or in the paper out of habit. Might I suggest a new habit to glorify the Lord and set you free?

When I grew up in the 50's and 60's most homes subscribed to  a newspaper and faithfully poured through it with the morning coffee. Sort of a childhood memory for many who are adults now. Lately many news outlets have taken a turn for the worse in attempts to control thought. You may live in home where another family member indulges in the ritual of news, news, and more news till you want to scream!

Be patient my friend. Pray for those people you know that spend more time saturating themselves with the newsprint and morning shows than they do time in the actual Holy Bible. I think Satan loves this because it is the Bible that holds the real power to conquering your hang ups in life. If Satan can get you mesmerized and attached to the news you will soon be in a stupor and start believing wrong things. The habit of meditating on the Word of God is what holds the key to deliverance from wrong thinking and living a victorious life. It takes time and it is worth all the time you have to develop a life giving habit. 

PRAYER: I need to get my life ordered to be able to have spiritual discipline not just on Sunday but to desire growth each and every day. It is so easy to get caught up with secular things that do not help me and many in fact pull me down where Satan can try to take me captive. Help me as I seek to kick Satan under the bus when he tries to get me distracted with worldly pursuits over reading scripture. Your word lights my path.In Jesus'  name. Amen. 

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The Stinger



A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.Proverbs 15:4

What things can you think of that sting? Bees, mosquito bites, alcohol on an open wound, are things that readily come to mind but have you thought about words? Yes what you say to someone or what they say to you. 

Verbal abuse stings and wounds like crazy to those victimized by it. A verbal abuser may have experienced this themselves so they talk better to a household pet than their spouse or children. This should not happen in a Christ centered home. Often times the abuser has no clue or feels the other person deserves this verbal beat down. Often friends(?) do verbal beatdowns and name calling as well either in front of you, on Facebook, or behind your back. Ouch. 

Only the Holy Spirit will change this ugly uncalled for behavior. Many times a person can be overly harsh and demeaning to a loved one and might be clueless unless it is pointed out. If you have suffered this continue to pray. Perhaps get counseling to figure out what might be the root cause of the anger and put downs. Above all you are to love like Christ loved and to forgive the same way. Try to not engage in arguing or being ugly back and simply give it to God. 

PRAYER: Sticks and stones can break my bones and so ugly mean words can break my spirit. If I have hurt anyone convict me and help me to learn to not harbor bitterness towards a person who has hurt me be it a friend, spouse, child, or stranger. Help my words build up not torture and tear down. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Monday, March 15, 2021

Wrestling Match

 


For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all, to stand. — Ephesians 6:12-13


Our younger son was a wrestler in his junior and senior high school days. It is one of the hardest sports that takes a good deal of physical conditioning. 

The type of wrestling here is spiritual wrestling where you need to train with the word of God and prayer. You are in a wrestling match against the forces of darkness and evil and you can pin them to the mat and win! 

Realize each and every day forces of darkness are trying desperately to destroy America and also attempt to deceive many and get them to compromise what they know to be true. Don’t get sucked in to this and exercise your senses unto godliness and away from worldly culture which gets more anti Christian by the minute. Stand strong and you will be victorious. 

PRAYER: Oh Lord how I wish I could make your Holy Spirit touch the lives of so many who are walking in darkness. Some are people who have no clue from liberal churches or believing a political ideology which they are convinced is right. Father open the eyes of those blinded by anti Christian thinking and beliefs. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Sunday, March 14, 2021

I Have Had It!



I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him. Psalm 40:1-3 
Recently I was chatting with someone who was very much down on life, themself, their job, their weight, their future, their finances and nothing I found hardly say was going to cheer them up. This person had dug a huge pity party hole and was so deep they almost were stuck and could not escape. Like emotional quicksand their focus was clearly on Satan’s agenda, certainly not God’s. 
If you are honest you probably have been in a similar situation. You feel like there is no way out, things will not change, and this ordeal of life has you so immersed in mind games and depression you just don’t know what to do.  So what do you do when these horrendous blues sneak up on you?Certainly don’t run to a bottle of booze, pills, cutting, or try to end life as those are tactics of the enemy to try to destroy a wonderful human being God has plans for using. Stop, breathe, turn off all devices, talk to God, and sing some praises to God. I have included a song at end of devotion today to help.

PRAYER: Father use me in the lives of others to help them be lifted up from the enemies plans to destroy them. Help me when I feel down to do a good deed for another thus aggravating Satan. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Click link below for a mighty worship song:
https://youtu.be/ZI6585ekuhg

                               PS One day a few years ago I got a random email from someone who found my God’s Lemonade Stand Card at one of the concourse chapels in Dallas Fort Worth Airport. They had been considering  suicide and said it was a miracle when they looked over and found my card. Thank you Jesus! 


 


Saturday, March 13, 2021

He Is A Big God So Hang On!



Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

In this world the Bible reminds you there will be tribulation but REJOICE for He has overcome the world. How do you rejoice when you get humanly scared, upset, or worried?

This world is oh so temporary and there will be times things don’t go as we think they should. You may have fear in your heart over stuff in the news so turn off the news. Get outside and go for a walk and talk to God on your walk.

This present world is NOT your real home although many people lose sight of that fact and seem to be living more for this world in the human flesh they now wear, but soon either Jesus will return or you will die and be in Heaven if you have trusted Him as your savior. Earthly squabbles and tension are just not worth high blood pressure or a heart attack. Live for God, trust Him, above all keep praying and showing love even to your enemies many who are totally lost without a shepherd.

PRAYER: Father no doubt you are the one each day I need to run to each day and not run to the morning news or obsess over those who don’t like me or think like me. Help me Lord I believe you are working things out and can’t wait to see your glory be revealed here on Earth. In Jesus’ name.Amen.

Friday, March 12, 2021

Lean Into God's Word Not 'Pop Ups'



"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”John 10:27

How many times are you bound and determined to have a decent alone time with God. Maybe you utilize your computer for help in  the Bible so it is still there in front of you. Everyone knows how popups tend to distract you sort of like sin can distract you. 

I have all the best intentions in the world most days to start my day in the Word and usually bounce around the method I use. A devotion on an APP or a devotion in a paper book. Perhaps watching a certain sermon on TV on a Christian channel. There is not a set right or wrong way or a prescribed time you have to do this. Don't make it into a chore or you will not get anything from your time alone. 

The main thing is to shut off distractions. Make hearing from God more important than hearing from Apple News popups or the latest You Tube pop up or celebrity news. It is a spiritual discipline to set your mind on things "above' and keep focused. Talk to God if you have trouble with this and confess you need help to stay on task and not get off on another tangent. Don't allow the 'pop-ups' of life to take you away from the most important thing that being, time spent with God. 

PRAYER: I need you Lord I need you. Every hour I need you. Help me Father to stay on course during my day. Many things can try to pull me away on all the devices around me. Help me get rid of the clutter so I can clearly hear your voice. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Hate Is A Very Strong Word

 


If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see?1 John 4:20

The latest buzz word that has entered our world is ‘cancel culture’ and it came about as a result of the main stream and social media attempting to control thought. They cancelled those they disagreed with starting with a sitting President who they wanted to silence. A very dangerous place to tread in a country founded on God and freedom. 

There may be those who deny this happened but that is just what the enemy wants to do is to get others thinking this is not real but sadly it is. For instance the word hate has become synonymous with simply disagreeing with someone. That certainly is not hate simply a different opinion but the false narrative continues to march on trying to mold thoughts and actions. 

Now is the time to drop the ugliness towards people you disagree with and realize this is a battle with the enemy, straight from the pit of hell. Turn off the political commentators, keep news feeds off and become an expert in love found only in God’s word. 

PRAYER: Lord help me to be kind to those who unfriend me, avoid me, hurt my feelings, or don’t think the same way all due to Satan trying to divide and destroy. I claim America for Jesus and ask that all attempts to take away freedom and turn us into anti Christian country will be thwarted and destroyed. Open the eyes of those who don’t see this happening and are getting sucked in. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Click link below and worship God in song:https://youtu.be/ZI6585ekuhg

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Stop It Devil!

 


Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.James 4:7

Arguments, dissent, division, ill feelings, aggravation are things not from God. In certain situations you could find yourself in a slump and have maybe let your emotions control when there is lightbulb moment and alas you realize Satan is the one causing you to get stuck and remain in gloom and doom. 

The real enemy is never a person but is the powers of darkness trying to make you get off course in your walk with God. If all of us could stop, pause, and realize the value in our relationships and how the enemy is a destroyer and sets out to get you to stumble. Run your race with your eyes on the the cross of Jesus Christ. 

Your senses need to be spiritually trained in recognizing good and evil and trying to be a representative of God’s kingdom and not engaging in battles that divide. Recently politics has caused squabbles among friend and family. Value your family and friends and stay away from things that divide and destroy. Pray for those who you would rather hate. God is in control. Now go love your brother. 

PRAYER: I yearn to be an example for you and to resist the temptation to argue and debate, and want to walk in love regardless if I agree totally with a person. I need your help Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

God At The Bottom Of The Laundry Basket Or In The Junk Drawer

 

For this is what the high and exalted One says—he who lives forever, whose name is holy:“I live in a high and holy place,but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit,to revive the spirit of the lowlyand to revive the heart of the contrite.
Isaiah 57:15(NIV, Bible Gateway)

If you are ADHD or just can't focus it may be hard to get up each morning and purpose that you WILL spend time with God. Before turning on TV, before getting sidetracked with errands, before getting on the phone, before checking social media. It takes discipline for sure. 

Where is God in your life? Is He in the bottom of your dirty clothes pile in the laundry room in a basket? Perhaps He has found His way into the bottom of your junk drawer? Is He like that missing sock you simply have misplaced? 

Maybe it is time to REALLY change things up and come up with a workable plan to not be distracted from the most important part of your day. It is good to select a place to have a quiet time daily and every now and then get out and get away to a park where you can sit at a picnic table and talk to God. Maybe leave your cell phone off. Decide today something is going to be different. Put God on your day planner and then go for it and give Him time that He deserves plus it will help your spiritual walk than news or stock updates ever will. Your choice. 

PRAYER: Love I love you but I confess many days I just get strung out all over the place with things that are beckoning for me to give them attention. I choose to give you attention Lord and not let the tyranny of the news daily updates take me away. I want to be in the world but not of the world. Help me. In Jesus' name. Amen. 
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Monday, March 8, 2021

Staying Focused



Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.Philippians 4:8 Bible Gateway

Do you have trouble staying focused on good things or do you find yourself going in the gutter of wrong thinking? 

For yours truly it is essential to keep my mind active and occupied on what today’s verse refers to. Don’t worry about a son’s furlough, a 96 year old mother’s hospitalization or a host of other issues Satan likes to throw in my face. Satan gets you where he knows you are weak. 

2 Corinthians 10:5 says “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” That is a great verse to commit to memory as you literally do have to take captive thoughts and stop imagining things. Just pray and trust God to heal your thinking. 

PRAYER: I want to be a vessel that can be used by you to help other people but it is difficult to do when the enemy has tortured me with wrong thinking that only sends me downhill. Lord Jesus I choose to meditate on scripture and reject conjured up stinking thinking. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 
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Sunday, March 7, 2021

Don't Mute The Holy Spirit



And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.Ephesians 4:30

Do you ever know that you should have done something because of a deep inner conviction? Maybe you have silenced it by getting involved elsewhere.

You can hit mute on many devices but please don’t think about muting the Holy Spirit that still small yet mighty inner voice where you know what is the right thing to do. You can asked to be filled and controlled by the Holy Spirit but when He starts to act don’t stifle His work and power. 

Let’s face it today’s world has many listening to the wrong voice. Immorality abounds, confusion between right and wrong yet make no mistake that if you diligently hearken into the voice of the Lord and want to be ‘all in’ the Holy Spirit is there giving to the peace, the power, the conviction and the ability to be bold for Christ even in impossible situations. You may abandon the ways of the Lord but the Holy Spirit will pursue you. Listen for His voice. 

PRAYER: Lord I pray for those people who don’t understand the power of the Holy Spirit because they have never been taught. I thank you for conviction of right and wrong and knowing when to step out in faith. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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Saturday, March 6, 2021

I Am Tired...Help Me Jesus!

 

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29, NLT).
The craziness of Covid lockdowns, isolation, and business closures has taken its toll on so many. After a year where is the light at the end of the tunnel?Also that the new cancel culture has tried to control what people see and think and a person wants to say “when is Jesus’ coming back?”
Trials and tests have been in abundance and once again this is not a war against a person, an institution, or a government, but instead a war against Satan who wants nothing more to destroy the soul of America and those who follow God’s word. He works through lies, deceit, manipulation,hate, destruction of families, and sending a powerful delusion to make people believe what is not true. Brother and sister get into the word, don’t waste time on social media or things that have no value for eternity but grab hold of truth and stand strong.
Decide now you choose to focus on positive uplifting things and not hours soaking in worldly values and the present day culture. Satan tries to trap you and get you to believe lies as well. Know that God has this and other things and cares for you so much. He wants your heart to be all his not divided by junk in the world that is only darkness.
PRAYER: I am so glad you love me unconditionally and set the example for how I should live. I give you my burdens and fears Lord as I know you are on control. In Jesus’ name.Amen.
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Friday, March 5, 2021

Don't Give Up On God

 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.Colossians 4:2(NIV,Bible Gateway)


Have you ever just wanted to scream when it comes to evil in society and how you maybe don’t see changes or get concerned it is getting worse? Where is God you might say? 

Many are even desensitized and blind to evil and the corruption seeping in little by little.Look at how television shows have gone in the immoral cess pool in just 25 years.   Satan has captivated people who may feel what they think or believe is okay simply due to their heart being so hard. Only the Holy Spirit can set them free. 

Keep on praying and believing that God will do a great transformation and never doubt. Don’t just throw your hands in the air and quit but press on to help restore Christian roots to our land. 

PRAYER: My heart aches for those people who have been caught up in the immoral cancel culture and Satan has blinded them to truth. I command the enemy to get his hands off some of these people who I happen to know. I want to press in with prayer never doubting a miracle is around the corner. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

March Forth Brother And Sister!

 


Then the LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on.” Exodus 14:15

Are you armed for battle? It is time all those who are followers of Jesus realize we are in a huge spiritual war. Are you ready and willing to ‘march forward’ and fully take on the enemy?

The enemy of course is Satan and his demonic hosts who are terrorizing our country and trying to destroy morality, humanity, and anything to do with Christ and freedom. They divide and separate cause confusion and spew forth lies using those they have captivated. You need not be frightened because you know who wins in the end. 

You are living in this day and age because God ordained it. Each person has a gift to use and authority to speak the word of God over evil forces. You need not fear the enemy because God is way bigger and powerful. Don’t tremble just stand strong and march  ahead fully prepared with your spiritual armor on. (see Ephesians chapter 6; 2 Corinthians 10:5). 

PRAYER: I am not scared because the devil has no power over me. He may work through puny mere men who have been captivated and I need to be praying for anyone I know who has bought his tricks to be set free. Help me not stumble in the darkness but shine bright for Christ! In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Click link and just listen. An older familiar hymn. https://youtu.be/hka5PpnXci4

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Wise Or Foolish Communicator ?

 


The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.Proverbs 17:27

Do you talk too much or are too hasty to reply or comment without thinking things through? It is an art to be a good speaker and even more important an avid listener. 

How important it is to give a timely word and to be able to give your full attention to a friend who just needs a listening ear.

In this day of ‘rapid’ unthinking communication on all these devices you may have it is so much more important to control impulsive urges to comment back right away or say what you want no matter what. Discretion must be used in all cases so as to not offend, go over boundaries, hurt, or just be so rushed you didn’t think. Today slow down and decide what type of communicator you choose to be.

PRAYER: Lord I want my speech to bring glory to you and draw people to you instead of repelling them. Give me discipline to know when to speak and when to let things go and be silent. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Church Should Not Be An Option

 



And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.Hebrews 10:25

 Were you raised in church? Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus or just a religious experience? 

Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy should not be an option to those of you who love the Lord for it is there you grow and learn and get strengthened for the week ahead. Excuses abound such as “Too many hypocrites, I don’t need to go to a brick and mortar building, I have not found one where I feel comfortable. Sunday is my only free day. “Whatever the excuse God is pursuing you my friend. 

Maybe you need to find a new church if you are stuck in a rut. If you are the male head of the home the man is supposed to be the spiritual leader so are you assuming that role? Stop the excuses and get plugged in. The more you stay away from things of the Lord the more the culture will suck you and your children in, thus Satan is happy. 

PRAYER: I don’t want to be legalistic and just ‘do church’ to check a block off or out of a habit but I want to truly have fellowship with Christ and other believers. Draw me close Lord and help me block out any distractions that cause me to be lethargic. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Note: Www.arcchurches.com is a helpful church finder tool to look for a life giving church teaching about Jesus in your area.

Monday, March 1, 2021

Darkness And Light: Bad And Good



Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. John 3:20

Satan does a dandy job with fence sitters and uncommitted church goers or even a person who loves a certain political ideology. Right now spiritual blindness is big time in America and many can’t see it happening and don’t feel the nudge of the Holy Spirit. Satan has caused division, lies, character misrepresentation, misinformation, fear and only through trusting Jesus to deliver us will it end. 

First define evil and most believers would classify hideous acts such as murder, communism, and names like Hitler come to mind. Many people that are blinded interpret evil differently. Pretty sure most of you know where I am going with this. 

Today if you hear His voice do not harden your heart(Hebrews 3:15) and pray for those who are on a mission of perversion and destruction of the United States. Don’t stoop to hating those who work in the darkness(Proverbs 24:17) but pray for them to be set free and know the cleansing power of Christ Jesus. 

PRAYER: I resist Satan and he has no authority over this Christian nation or anyone in my family. I pray for blinded eyes to be opened and for a major revival in the land. In Jesus’ name. Amen.