Where Are You On God’s Checkerboard?

“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 hope and a future.”Jeremiah 29:12

Do you ever feel like a game piece on a checkerboard or chess and in the big game called ‘life’ wonder where exactly you are and what is the next move? Think about that for a moment. 

You and I are not in control although sometimes you may try to be. When you do try it doesn’t usually have a good outcome. 

Whatever you are waiting on or whatever prayer is out there seemingly with no answer yet or end in sight just hang on. Being still is not easy. I know. God has not forgotten you. 

PRAYER: Lord I need you each day. I pray for those I know who don’t think they need you. I pray for a calm in the storm. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Season Of Training

 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.”Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Thank God today for your season of training meaning the junk you are going through the struggles and strongholds you are experiencing. You continue to trust and praise Him even when you don’t see things changing. 

You praise Him for issues you know He is working on. Life isn’t always perfect even when following God. You praise Him in the storm. You praise Him when you don’t see things turning around.

The Lord is your Shepherd you shall not want.  Believe receive doubt do without. You are waiting for a miracle in some area just hang on. This period is your training ground, your gymnasium of sorts. Do you trust God no matter what? 

PRAYER: Often my heart aches waiting for healing, deliverance, or a miracle. Give me strength in this storm Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Click link for song of praise: https://youtu.be/dB4eC55dh-U

Comer Party Of 2

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice."Philippians 4:4

While in Chicago last week I was at my gate to go to Tulsa but the gate doubled as the previous flight to Cincinnati was getting ready to depart. I was chatting with a lady and her son on standby who were hoping to get on. Their name started with a C and I rejoiced with them when the gate agent called their name. She made a comment to me I was a gift from God to talk to or something like that. 

Anyway I do like to rejoice when good things happen to people. I let the lady know  it was a delight to talk to her. She too was a believer. It was a nice God moment. 

Even when you communicate with a person and you don’t have a clue where they are spiritually you can still be kind and let Christ’ love shine through you. Now go and bless someone today. 

PRAYER:Help me be kind to those you place in my path even telemarketers. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Life Is Good

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble.He cares for those who trust in him.Nahum 1:7

There is a company that makes all sorts of products primarily their signature T Shirt with the motto ‘Life Is Good’. Life really is good even when seemingly bad things may be happening. 

What is going on in your life today? No matter what it is God can get you through it with a positive outlook if you are trusting Him and thinking good thoughts. Satan is the one who drags you away into a dark gloomy pit. Do not go there keep that door shut. 

Whatever you are facing today remember God wants you to enjoy your life. It is good. 

PRAYER: Lord help me stay focused on positive things and not dwell on negative stuff. In Jesus’ name.Amen. 

Tired Of Being Scammed?

“A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight."Proverbs 11:1

Is anyone else sick and tired of the rabbit  trails of false misleading advertising that get you to succumb to buying so many things that don’t work but sound too good to be true. I am. Guess what? God’s word won’t lead you down a dead end street but to peace and joy. 

Put down your phone. Turn off the TV. Trust God. Enjoy his peace and throw off confusion and divisive tactics of the enemy. 

Trust God not cultural lies or false advertising. Deep down you know what is right and true. 

PRAYER: Father help anyone who needs self control in any area. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Kingdom Faith Wins!

 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

On a recent flight a young man was wearing a hoodie that read ‘Kingdom Faith Wins’ so I looked online to see if it was a group but basically my search brought me to a semi definition that faith in God was central to achieving spiritual victories. 

You aim to glorify God by seeking the greatest impact for His kingdom while you are here on Earth. How are you doing with that department? Do you hide your light so to speak or are you ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about your faith and hope in Jesus? 

Are you prepared to defend Heaven in a loving non judgmental way? Often I am called religious and I do not like that label. I simply love Jesus and want others to love Him as well. I want my family and friends to know Jesus could return at any time and are they ready? 

PRAYER: Father I pray for those people I may know who have either wandered away from their first life of you or never had it in first place. Use me or someone who crosses their path to tell them how to accept you. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

 

People Like To Be Rich

 "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."1 Timothy 6:10

On the old TV western based on true accounts, Death Valley Days, recently an episode occurred where a gold hungry lady was speaking to a priest who didn’t want selfish gold hungry people coming to their area because it brought crime and all sorts of things. I thought things haven’t changed much. 

Things have not changed much indeed. Notice the verse does not say money is evil but the love of money. With money comes crime, corruption, and all sorts of evil things but God made the riches and He would like to see people blessed by them not corrupted. 

If you have lots of money give thanks. Just know that in the United States most are rich if compared to many other places in the world. Share your treasure and do it without announcing it to others. 

PRAYER: Father thank you for money, for employment, for comfortable homes and vehicles to drive. Thanks for money to buy luxuries as well. Open my eyes to true needs and motivate me to share. In Jesus’ name. Amen.