Lord I Need You

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

I need you for my screw ups. I need you for my wandering thoughts. I need you for trying to stop comparing. I need you to try to stop always trying to be right. I need you to stay humble. I need you to help me stay off social media which creates so many problems and hurts. 

Do any of those sound like you? Friend it is essential to stay in tune with God and the Holy Spirit. I frankly don’t understand how people who once followed Christ think they are just fine without him and don’t even take their children to kids church. 

Lean in to God. Talk to Him daily. If you don’t go to church try to get plugged in.  Our world is getting crazy and you need an anchor to keep you grounded. 

PRAYER: Father today I give you thanks for life, liberty, and joy. Use me to help bring joy to another who is hurting. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Stay In The Joyful Mode

 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (Romans 14:17)

 When you fly by air you are asked by the crew to put your devices on Airplane mode which I do. But as you wake up each day perhaps you need to put yourself in the ‘joyful mode’ not allowing anything to distract you. 

It is difficult to attain joy apart from the Holy Spirit in dwelling you. Joy is a calm contentment where you can’t help smiling. 

No matter what issues are going on in your life forget the past reach to the here and now and keep your mind on things that build up and not tear down. Don’t involve yourself in divisive things that will only bring joy to the devil. 

PRAYER:I am grateful for another day and what you have in store for me today. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Watch God Work

 Watch God Work

No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 54:17

I believe in positive thinking and focusing on what God can do. I believe in speaking words of life and not death into situations. 

In the 2019 motion picture Breakthrough, which is a true story, a woman whose son broke through the ice and was in ICU wanted positive talk around her comatose son. Every one wanted to say if he comes out of coma he would be a vegetable she refused to let anyone to come in his hospital room unless they were positive and affirming and believing for a miracle. 

This is so true. Some faiths may frown upon this thinking it is what it is but God is the God of miracles and breakthrough. Believe = Receive, Doubt = Do Without. 

PRAYER: I know Miracles can happen. The birth of children is one huge miracle. You oh Lord are awesome and powerful and I trust in your healing and restoring power. Nothing is impossible. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Oh Beautiful For Spacious Skies

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.Colossians 3:15

What is on your mind today? If you stop and think there is much to be grateful for even in the midst of issues in your life. You almost have to be intentional seeking God each day before Satan pokes a finger in your eye.

You may be experiencing family separation, prodigal children, isolation, fear, imbedded worry but you have to give this stuff over to God and try to stop bemoaning things and trying to fix things.

God knows your pain. Oh Becky stop saying that. No I mean it He really does care! I go through this where I become almost spiritually incapacitated and have to recognize Satan’s attack and wake up. Truly have prayer, by this I mean go in your prayer closet and cry out to God. God has a plan. Hang in there. 

PRAYER: Thank you Lord for America, for truth, for those who choose to serve you and carry your light to the hurting, confused and downtrodden. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

 

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.Ephesians 1:3

Do you feel blessed? If you woke up with a case of the blues first remember God wants you to have joy and the enemy is the one trying to squish the joy out of you and get you away from your quiet time and prayer closet time. 

Today go outside or look out a window at the sky. Right now as I wrote the sky is light blue with puffy clouds. A few dark clouds indicate rain may be in the forecast. Give thanks to God for the beautiful day. 

If you have any dark clouds in your life God can help you find the silver lining and a rainbow is in your future. God’s rainbow his promise. Remember each day to say thank you for your blessings and try to shift wrong or gloomy thinking by getting your Bible out and reading the book of John. Shout for joy!

PRAYER: Today I choose joy no matter what the enemy is trying to put off on me. I choose to kick the devil and tell him to shut up that God has whatever is going on. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Click link for a song of worship: 

https://youtu.be/5_aIauL2xKA?si=wf6muXHEtpjVvxHK

Help Lord I Am Lonely

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.Psalm 147:3

Do you ever have days you feel lonely and isolated even after our shutdown due to pandemic fears? There is a saying “if you want to be a friend show yourself friendly” but also remember to push back from those in your life who have made it crystal clear they want nothing to do with you.

If your heart is hurting today first get out and turn on some praise music I included one at the end of this devotion. Pray for your enemies and anyone in your life who has hurt you. Don’t try to be someone you aren’t to win a friend.

Above all keep running your race to win. Think of the ‘ultimate lonely’ of a man or woman in prison and if your heart is touched ,see if you can get a letter writing ministry started at your church, similar to my former church Church of the Highlands, called Letters of Hope. Everyone needs relationships. God did not make us to be alone as it says in Genesis referring to Adam and Eve. Find community and let your light shine for Jesus and pray for those who are unkind or hurtful to you that the Holy Spirit could infiltrate their lives.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus help me remember there is always someone who is in a worse place than I am. Give me creative ideas to share love with the unloveable. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Click link for a song of praise:

https://youtu.be/YXg2ztge8f0?si=-o2Zyth1koBT4-2E

The Sting Of Rejection

 

“Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.” Psalm 27:10

Rejection hurts whether from a person you thought was a friend, a spouse after years of marriage, losing out on a contract at work, not being selected to be in a club or fraternity and so forth. 

Jesus suffered the ultimate rejection and name calling. Unjust and hurtful as it was he took it bravely. 

You can’t fix everything and in time giving situations to God is best. Trust God to either restore or help you manage your wounded emotions. Love your enemies it says in Matthew 5:43-48. Focus on helping someone or being kind will help alleviate some of the hurt. 

PRAYER: Father I give you my issues in life which are too great for me to do anything with. You know those who have crushed my spirit and perhaps they themselves are wounded souls who need you. I praise you for healing mind, body, and emotions. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

God Loves You No Matter What

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Romans 5:8

It is a true statement no matter what you have done God still loves you and he still redeems and mends brokenness.You may have heard that there is no way God could love a serial killer, child molester, or a drag queen but guess what. Even though he doesn’t like their actions they can still be set free and saved by the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed for all sin. All have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. 

We love Grit TV and a recent episode of Bonanza the townspeople of Virginia City did not want to accept a released prisoner back into their community. He served his time but they couldn’t forgive or forget. 

Lying is a sin all of us have done call it a white lie or half truth  it is still a lie. Even the vilest of sinners still deserves God’s love and forgiveness. People may hold grudges but God doesn’t as He know all of us are broken in some way. What have you done that you think no way do I deserve God’s love? You may not deserve it but he gives it freely. Only humans cast stones. 

PRAYER: Thank you for forgiveness even when I feel I don’t deserve it. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

I Like To Be Liked, Do You?

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3

I think we all like to be liked. No one really deep down wants animosity towards them or ill feelings.

Misunderstandings can occur. A friend can betray you. Your personality may irritate and thus keep you from being on the friend superstar list. Whatever the reason it is hurtful.

If you have been the recipient of harsh treatment by a person you thought was your friend, first pray. Keep your distance. Pray again. Don’t gossip. Ask God to bless this person. Move forward in life concentrating on something else.

PRAYER: Lord it is hard when a person you once trusted no longer wants you in their life. Heal any wounds of people dealing with this issue and help build new friendships based on trust. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Rebuilding The Tower Of Babel?

 

Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 NIV Bible Gateway

You probably recall the story of the Tower of Babel in the Old Testament where mankind proved, or so he thought, that he or she could be greater than God by constructing a massive structure and seemingly ruling over every creature.(Genesis 11:1-9). God confused their language so they could not understand one another and thus not continue.

Are things getting like that today? Men and women self sufficient leaving God out of their day to day lives. Sunday comes and the sunshine is out so let’s go play never mind having fellowship with other believers or exposing their little ones to Christ. Some of you may have encountered that. The world, schools, and government certainly will have a say in deciding if you want to follow God or not.

“God is not mocked” it says in scripture. Pray for those whose heart has become hard towards God. Be an example to anyone in your life who could use a Jesus’ hug. Let God’s peace guide what you say and do.

PRAYER: I need you Lord each day and night. Forgive me from any time I have neglected you or your word. I pray for those I know who need an awakening in their heart and lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Brand Ambassador For Who Or What

Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.2 Corinthians 5:20

You have probably heard the term ‘brand ambassador’ meaning the representative for a company’s product they want to sell to the public. This ambassador needs to be knowledgeable and present the company and product in a desirable way.

Have you ever thought of yourself as a brand ambassador for the Lord? Ask yourself if you are doing a good job for the kingdom or are you condemning, hateful, judgmental, prideful, arrogant, and so forth.

Love one another and be kind to one another simple as that. This means even when you don’t agree with another’s political or social views. It is God’s job to change others not yours. Now go represent Christ.

PRAYER: Today I choose to represent Jesus by my kindness and my smile. Also to remember to pray for things I don’t know how to handle. Guide me Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Got The Blues?

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

It doesn’t have to be Monday for you to wake up and just feel sad. Many prescribe a full time job when that occurs but if that is not an option you press on and deal with your emotions. Don’t dive into Facebook or matters will escalate.

Different personality types handle things in different ways. If something is getting you ‘down’ try to think about something else and don’t fixate on the issue as that leads to stinking thinking and maybe actions you take that you wish you had not. The impulsive behavior.

Each day find something to be thankful for dwelling on good instead of creating a list in your mind of things not going so well. Satan likes to get believers dwelling on sad subjects and fears, and if you let him he can torment you and keep you from peace. Purpose in your heart to look for ‘moments of sunshine’.

PRAYER: Lord I thank you for my life. I know you have a distinct purpose for me. Help me not compare myself to others and guide me as I seek peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

I Give Everything And Everyone To You, But What About…

In the Christian App ‘Pause’ the one minute version makes the above statement leaving off the “but what about”. 

Where is it you need to pause and truly let God work? I have several issues and I guess the key is to be able to trust and be still. So many times you may want to jump in and speed things up. I don’t recommend it. God wants you to wait. 

Whatever the issue tormenting your spirit please turn it over to God. You can’t jump in and fix it. It is hard to wait I know. Keep praying. 

PRAYER: Give me strength Lord to totally trust you with my screw ups and orchestrate things as they should be. Change hearts and change minds. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Breakthrough Thinking

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;2 Corinthians 10:5

 

Call it positive thinking if you like but I call it right thinking resulting is right speaking. Satan is the deceiver, liar, fear monger, planter of wrong thoughts in our heads. 

In order to have victory in your life wrong thoughts have to be recognized and captured and brought into obedience. It may involve some talking out loud to yourself when you are alone things like “I reject those lies Satan” or “I choose to believe truth and believe healing.” 

Recognize that Satan has one purpose and that is to destroy you. Those he has deceived and thinks he has won over are not beyond God’s power to redeem, restore, and renew. Never stop praying for a loved one seemingly beyond hope. There is always hope. 

PRAYER: God of comfort I thank you that I don’t need to live in fear chewing my nails fretful over scenarios that the enemy tries to get me to dwell on. I thank you ahead of time Lord for restoring those people who have rejected you or have been far from you. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Disappointments

“I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give. It isn't like the peace that this world can give. So don't be worried or afraid."John 14:27

All of us deal with disappointments. Being thrown under the bus by a friend, disowned by a family member, fired from a job, hurt by gossip, and the list goes on.

The only way to counter disappointments is to know God loves you and you are special to Him. This world is passing away. Everything that seems so real is very temporary.

It is easier said than done when you are deeply hurting over something in your life. You have to hold on to hope and know this too shall pass. God will right the wrongs. Healing of relationships is possible. Intentionally let your mind dwell on good and hopeful things and root out any stinking lies the enemy may throw your way.

PRAYER:I am so blessed Lord and am thankful. I give you the issues in my life I have no control over. I trust you to handle them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Snowballing Thoughts

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds;Ephesians 4:22-23

Probably you have seen the illustration of a snowball rolling down a mountainside getting bigger and bigger. Do your thoughts ever get that way? You dwell on something so much you stop trusting God

It is so easy to let your thoughts get out of hand. If you are not consistent and purposeful in what you think about you will have world war 3 going on in your brain. 

Your thoughts can wreak havoc on a peaceful existence. Letting worldly thinking and ‘what if’s’ plague and torture you will kick ‘walking in the spirit’ right out the window. Stop torturing yourself with wrong thinking and believe and confess good things. 

PRAYER: I need help breaking the stronghold of stinking thinking. Satan can have no power over me as I choose to declutter wrong thoughts and think on good things not worst case scenarios. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Routine Or Relationship

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.Psalm 34:17

I got  the idea for this title and writing from my writing friend Moody Press published author Erica Wiggenhorn. She was talking about the start of the school year or the new year that you purpose in your heart you will do certain things and one may be having a regular quiet time then it ends up lacking meaning  as you do it from habit or routine not to have a personal relationship to Jesus. Sound familiar?  

It could be where you sat at such and such a time I will pray for my granddaughter in elementary school and you intend to at the very start of the school day when they are saying the pledge of allegiance. But guess what, you are sidetracked and forget until an hour later. Don’t you imagine God will still hear your prayers?

The best thing I find out is to make it a habit to speak out loud to God and to also tell Satan he will not sidetrack or derail you. Satan tries to guilt you into a quiet time so you tell him you love the Lord 100% of the day and no weapons he uses to throw you off course will work. Hang in there friend. 

PRAYER:Father on this and every day I give you thanks for your love for me, your forgiveness, and for listening to my prayers. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Are You Standing?

 



 If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 1 Corinthians 10:12

The old hymn lyrics state “standing on the promises I shall not fall, listening every moment to the Spirits’ call” but are you really doing that? 

Standing for truth, standing for righteousness, standing firm when you don’t see your prayer answered. Standing firm not doubting is pretty difficult sometimes. 

Stand firm knowing God has your back. 

PRAYER:Help me Lord not waiver in my faith and help me break any strongholds keeping me from standing firm. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Routine Or Relationship

 

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.Psalm 34:17

I got  the idea for this title and writing from my writing friend Moody Press published author Erica Wiggenhorn. She was talking about the start of the school year or the new year that you purpose in your heart you will do certain things and one may be having a regular quiet time then it ends up lacking meaning  as you do it from habit or routine not to have a personal relationship to Jesus. Sound familiar?  

It could be where you sat at such and such a time I will pray for my granddaughter in elementary school and you intend to at the very start of the school day when they are saying the pledge of allegiance. But guess what, you are sidetracked and forget until an hour later. Don’t you imagine God will still hear your prayers?

The best thing I find out is to make it a habit to speak out loud to God and to also tell Satan he will not sidetrack or derail you. Satan tries to guilt you into a quiet time so you tell him you love the Lord 100% of the day and no weapons he uses to throw you off course will work. Hang in there friend. 

PRAYER:Father on this and every day I give you thanks for your love for me, your forgiveness, and for listening to my prayers. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

When The Towers Were Attacked

 

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith. I Peter 5:8-9

 

On this day in 2001, 22 years ago Islamic extremists flew a mission to destroy the American way of life by hijacking 4 commercial aircraft and flying into the World Trade Center North and South towers and into the Pentagon, a fourth attack was planned for either the White House or Capitol but brave passengers on board took it down in Pennsylvania.

 

Indeed our country has been a bastion of freedom and many enemies of the US have infiltrated and try to change our way of life, our Constitution, our rule of law, our military and so much more. They swear an oath on the Bible but then it is meaningless. This is not a Democrat or Republican thing but it about not being blinded by Satan to the truth of the reality.

 

I am grateful for all we have and am not unaware of the slippery slope we find ourselves on morally and spiritually. Continue to pray for a spiritual awakening and revival and for those trying to destroy America to find Jesus.Pray for our enemies.  

 

PRAYER: Father I am grateful for freedom and it is usually those who hate you Lord who want to destroy this Christian nation. Wake up lost people, misguided leaders, and set captives free who are caught in Satan’s trap. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

God Is My Pilot

Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Deuteronomy 5:33

On a recent cruise to the Inside Passage of Alaska on the final day we were departing Victoria, British Columbia in Canada and I sat on the 14th deck watching our Ocean vessel push out to the Pacific and our journey to Seattle. 

I gazed out the window of the restaurant I was sitting in when I saw the Pilot Boat 14 stories below me on the ocean safely guiding the ship out of the harbor into the tumultuous ocean. This reminded me of how God is our pilot, not co pilot. He is in the driver's seat safely guiding you along the course of your life.

If the ship had not gone along with the pilot boat there would have been a terrible accident but the Captain of the ship knew his job and that of the pilot boat so followed along to get out of the harbor safely. Are you following along with God to safely steer through life or are you ignoring the nudges of the Holy Spirit to do what you know is right?

PRAYER: Father forgive me for ignoring you and doing my own thing or trying to think things through and thus allow Satan to toy with my thoughts and establish a spirit of fear. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Bring Back The Hummingbirds

 Sep 6, 23 Devotion-

Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Matthew 6:26 NKJV Bible Gateway 

Depending on where you live and the outdoor temperatures and season of the year, it is nice to sit in a shaded area and watch the antics of God’s little flying wonder, the hummingbird. Of course these beautiful creatures are seasonal but what an air show they put on. 

Recently I was relaxing on my back patio when a hummingbird came within inches of my face. It was very exciting. Hummingbirds flit about dancing in the wind and soaring from yard to yard. They aren’t hassled by priorities, bills, family problems, lack of money but simply fly and bring pleasure to those observing them. 

Whatever is troubling you today my friend take a lesson from the birds who seemingly have not a care in the world. Trust God, surrender your cares to Him. If you are convicted by the Holy Spirit about getting off course move on back into the huddle with fellow believers who are there not to judge but to lift you up. 

PRAYER: Sometimes I feel like I am standing alone fighting my battle but yet I know you Lord care for me and are working to bring about your glory. Thanks for providing little hummingbirds that bring delight while I ponder your greatness. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Tickled Ears?

 

For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 NIV Bible Gateway

Does this verse ring true today? I would say yes. The culture we live in is making rules for what is right and wrong and therefore some denominations have caved to lies of the enemy.

Tickling ears is something my cat likes. She purrs and purrs as I do this. People likewise may be caught in a lifestyle they know is not right but yet continue thumbing their noses at God and pursuing their idea of right.

Now don’t get me wrong, we all have sinned and fallen short but making an idol of a lifestyle instead of living a righteous life before God is wrong. Yes I said it! Many are afraid to. The enemy has perpetuated a lie that continues to fester in society and until repentance comes as a nation we are in trouble. Is your heart hard before God? Who or what do you believe?

PRAYER: I love the Lord yet I know at one time I drifted yet God took me back and redeemed me and my foolish mistakes. I pray for those the present culture has lied to that they too can be set free and live a life pleasing to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Your Mind Is Not The Devil's Playground

 Sep 7, 23 devotion 

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. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV Bible Gateway

I got up one day and could not find joy. Granted joy had not gone anywhere but my negative mindset was shoving it out. “Satan be gone you have no place in my thoughts.”

Do you have days where you intend to have time alone with the Lord but you somehow get caught up in so much stuff that has little to do with drawing close to God. Negative thinking starts to spiral you downhill. 

Victory comes when you gain control of your thinking. Satan tries to make your thinking his playground but don’t allow that to occur. Reject the lies of Satan he puts in your head. Keep pushing forward knowing Jesus gives you the victory. 

PRAYER:I want to thank you Lord for helping me get control of random thoughts that do nothing to bring glory to you or the kingdom of God. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Cultural Christianity Is Wrong

 Sep 4, 23

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.Hebrews 13:8 NIV Bible Gateway

The Bible doesn't change. You are in or you are out. No middle ground.

Don’t let the world change you but you must change the world. Everyone has sinned.Certain sin holds bigger ramifications.

Today there is a movement afoot called social justice or cultural Christianity to say God didn’t mean certain things were wrong. After all this is 2023 get with the program. Love is love right? My friend we are to love one another. Those opposing are to love others too. Let’s not let Satan win this ok?

PRAYER: Father I love you and I love those people you created. Help every opinion I have be filtered through you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Be Bold In Your Prayers-Talk Out Loud

 

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.Ephesians 6:17 NIV Bible Gateway

Have you ever gotten yourself in a stupor over praying for something that only God can do and you grow weary and yes you pray, but not mightily telling Satan to leave you alone. I was there a few days ago and just got in my tiny corner of prayer closet and told Satan to take his lousy hands off this person I am praying for. 

Days, months, sometimes years might pass and no changes. Some may say to just give it up it is what it is. I choose to believe otherwise and hold out for a big miracle, restoration, and healing.

Finally you say Lord I know this situation is going to change but only in your time for your glory. The world is packed full of lies and Bible haters who want things to be their way or the highway. I am boldly praying for a generation to be set free from the lukewarm Christianity and lies of Satan. 

PRAYER: Test me Lord. I will keep running this race to win. Not gonna quit. Help any struggling with same thing also keep looking to the cross of Christ! In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Devotion written 5 Sep 23

Make Them Invisible To The Enemy

 

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16

I was listening to Pastor Joel Osteen recently on Sirius XM and he says to pray that your children will be invisible to the enemy meaning Satan. I love that prayer.

If you are like me you have all these great ideas for daily prayer but then May get so many you forget to do any of them. Right now I am praying for my granddaughter who just entered public school kindergarten. And of course other granddaughter in pre school. I pray for both adult sons and one daughter in law.

Let’s not forget my husband too.

What a neat way to pray “God make them invisible to the enemy” things such as bullies, kidnappers, wrong friends, and so forth. Who do you need to pray for in your life today they the enemy won’t see them?

PRAYER: Lord help me not start the day gloomy consumed with things I have no control over. I choose to put on spiritual armor and pray. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Sunday Sep 3rs devotion delayed due to having no internet till today

Watch That Mouth

 

“For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:37 NKJV Bible Gateway

You are what you say, it is true. The father of negativity is the devil. He loves it when you go on pity parties thinking you are not enough, or that you will surely die, or that you are old and you are surprised you are still functioning. I had to tell someone recently to stop it. 

Your words reveal the condition of your heart. Start confessing positive uplifting things now! Don’t get into a mode where you are comparing yourself to friends or celebrities. The only person to compare yourself to is Jesus! 

Are you able to stop nay saying and condemning yourself by your words? Get in a habit of catching yourself when you start to criticize yourself and put yourself down. Be on guard and keep your words uplifting not digging a hole. 

PRAYER: Lord I thank you for friends and family who are there to pull me out when I fall into ditches of negativity or criticism. Help break that stronghold in my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Sep 8

Your Job Is To Be The Hands And Feet Of Jesus

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.Ephesians 5:1-2

Think about that for a moment the hands and feet of Jesus. What exactly does that mean? My guess is to display the character of Jesus wherever you go and whoever you are around. 

You don’t have to condone or agree with a sinful lifestyle but you can come alongside someone caught up in sin and be their friend. This may be your adult child or a stranger. 

Romans 2:4 says “Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?” Remember Satan is an Angel of light and has tricked many into thinking how they are living us ok. (2Corinthians 11:14). 

PRAYER: Put a watch over my lips dear Lord to not condemn or judge but to love and pray instead. In Jesus’ name. Amen.