Wishing and Hoping

And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5

Back in the 60's there was a catchy tune called 'Wishing and Hoping' that played on top 40's radio stations. I loved listening and singing along. Wishing and hoping are a good thing to do and we should never lose hope, ever. 

To hope is to know that God has a plan and He has not forgotten you or your loved ones. When you are in the waiting room of hoping for a miracle or a change in something keep on your knees in prayer and also pick up your Bible and study verses on hope. Keep it alive always.

What is it you are wishing and hoping for today? Have you talked to God yet today? Take some time right where you are and pray and ask God to give you the strength and patience you need as you trust Him with the areas in life you are waiting for change. He has a plan.

PRAYER: Thanks Lord for being our hope in a world of confusion and lies. Thanks that I know you hear  my prayers. I trust you to work in your time to take care of a situation in my life. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

BE SATURATED BY JESUS AND NOT YOUR PROBLEM

It is pretty easy to get down in the dumps and a real case of the blahs sometimes. When things are bothering you and you dwell on  them you can easily be drawn away from God and into a pattern of worry and despair. In order to walk in faith and not by sight(2 Corinthians 5:7) you have to be intentional about staying focused on the promises in God's word. Here are  just a few to lift you up today.
I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5
I will never leave the righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread.  Psalm 37:25
 See the lilies of the field. They neither toil nor spin yet your heavenly father takes care of them. See Matthew 6:28-32
 My God shall supply all my need through his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Phillipians  4:19
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.  Phillipians 4:13
His mercies are new every morning. Lamentations 3:23
Because he is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8
You are our shelter and strength a very resent help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1
He will keep in perfect peace he whose mind is stayed on thee. Isaiah 26:3
Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.   Proverbs 22:6
 Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteous and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 All things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to his purposes. Romans 8:28
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than we think or ask ...Ephesians 3:20

You see if you stay focused on what God says in his word and less about the passing concerns of this world you will have a more joyful and fruitful life.

PRAYER: Lord help me resist listening to the enemy when he tries to get me down and discouraged. Help me Lord to run to you for you are my shelter and strength. In Jesus name. Amen.

Click on link to worship God in song: http://youtu.be/B0oZ6BZlQWk

MY FATHER IN HEAVEN SAYS......

I am a child of God (John 1:12)
I am set free(John 8:36)
No weapon formed against me shall prosper(Isaiah 54:17)
I resist Satan and he has to leave me alone(James 4:7)
I am the head and not the tail(Deuteronomy 28:13)
I am forgiven (1 John 1:9)
I am redeemed(Isaiah 43:7)
I can rejoice in this day(Psalm 118:24)
I have victory in Jesus Christ(1 Corinthians 15:57)
I am healed(Exodus 15:26)
I have perfect peace(Isaiah 26:3)
I shall not fear(2 Timothy 1:7)
I am not afraid of mere men(Psalm 56:11)
I will not keep a record of wrongs(1 Corinthians 13:5)
I am loved by God(Galatians 2:20)
I am bought with a price(1 Corinthians 6:20)
I won't worry(1 Peter 5:7)
I have a purpose(Jeremiah 29:11)
I am salt and light in His kingdom(Matthew 5:13-16)
I am a representative of Jesus wherever I go.(Ephesians 6:20)
I do not have to get angry(James 1:20)
I will be give thanks(1 Thessalonians 5:18)
I will not stop praying(1 Thessalonians 5:17)
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength(Philippians 4:13)
I will run the race to win(1 Corinthians 9:24)
I can crush a troop and leap over a wall.(Psalm 18:29)
I will pray for my enemies not hate them(Matthew 5:44)
I will seek first the kingdom(Matthew 6:33)
I will set before my eyes no vile thing(Psalm 101:3)
I will talk with purity(Colossians 4:6)
I will forget the past(Philippians 3:13)
Mediate on God's word and search the scriptures daily. The enemy, Satan, is the father of lies and can even deceive well meaning Christians into believing a lie.(See Colossians 2:8). Be on your guard because he prowls around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may destroy. (See 1 Peter 5:8).

Do not let others steal your joy. Do not  allow the lies of the enemy to defeat you. Get up and say these things above OUT LOUD. Try it you might like it.

PRAYER:  This is your day Lord and I will get up and rejoice and say thank you. I ask your help in letting me treat all people with kindness and respect. Let me shine your love into every corner of the world you place me in. In Jesus name. Amen.

Click on link and worship God this Saturday morning in song.
http://youtu.be/x_bEzvAHbvo

Further note..Yesterday I worked over 3 hours on this devotion in a remote location without Wi Fi and for some reason it did not save and I lost all my work except for a rough draft I was able to find. Satan must not have wanted this one to get out there. I did my best to recreate the original.