Prayer of the Week
December 30
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26, NIV
Thank you Father, that as I end this year, I do it with you being my strength and my portion. I get to sit right here with you and be confident that no matter what you have planned for me in the coming year, I am good! I am covered, I am protected, and I am guided! Even though my heart and my body may fail, I will rely on you only!
For I am reminded that you are my shepherd and I lack nothing. You require me lie down in green pastures and you lead me beside quiet still water where my soul is restored and refreshed though your word! Hallelujah! The earth is yours and everything in it, the world and all who live in it. For you founded it on the seas and established it upon the waters. You are my God and I am your servant. There is no other place I would rather be than hand in hand with you guiding me through everyday to come. In Jesus name amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer of the Week
December 23
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11, NIV
Father, God!
I celebrate you and the peace that you have brought to this world! There is joy and peace only because of you! Hallelujah! My soul sits back and rejoices because of all that you have done. My mind can’t even begin to comprehend your goodness, but I know that I sit in this space because of you. I know that this moment is your divine activation that I even have the desire to pray a prayer to you. Nothing good comes from me except that you took up residence inside my soul! Hallelujah!
Thank you God for your son Jesus! Thank you Jesus for living in me. Thank you Holy Spirit, thank you for guiding, directing and prompting me. In you, O Lord I have refuge and I will never be put to shame; for you deliver me in your righteousness. You turn your ear to me and you rescue me! I sit in the greatest gift of all; my rock, my refuge, my fortress, my strong tower and I rest in the shelter of your presence. To you be glory and praise forever amen!
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer for the Week
December 16
To you, Lord, I call. You are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place. Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil, who speak cordially with their neighbors, but harbor malice in their hearts. Repay them for their deeds and for their evil work. Repay them for what their hands have done and bring back on them what they deserve.
Because they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord and what his hands have done, he will tear them down and never build them up again. Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever. Psalm 28, NIV
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer of the Week
December 9
Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13
ELOHIM,
Thank you for your plan from the beginning of time. Thank you that you love all that you created. Thank you for you knew the world would turn evil, but it has never changed your love. Scriptures says that you are Lord and you change not! I praise your Holy name! I praise you, God that even though I see evil all around me, you see the love you have placed inside each individual. I pray for transformation in my soul so that I can love as you have said.
You have given me the mind of Christ through the Holy Spirit, and I pray that as you work through me the unconditional love of you will flow uncontrollably so that all who encounter me will literally be standing before you. I surrender all to you. Your will is my will and your desires are my desires. Have your complete way in me! May the light of God be always on in me. To you be glory and praise in Jesus’ name, .amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayers for the Week
December 2
My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. Exodus 33:14
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, to You my King! Glory be to your name! I love your presence and I love that you give me rest. I receive so much more when I sit in your presence than I could ever articulate! What a wonderful God you are! Praise and glory be to your name.
You teach me your decrees and I keep them to the end. You give me understanding and I keep your law, and obey it with all my heart. You direct me in the path of your commands, for there I receive delight. You turn my heart towards your statutes and not toward selfish gain. You turn my eyes away from worthless things. You renew my life according to your word. You fulfill your promises to me your servant, so that I reverence you.
My God, my God, how I praise you! Your unfailing love always comes to me and I trust in your word! Your word is good and it never fails for I have put my hope in your laws. You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to obey your words and I have sought your face with all my heart. Thank you for your graciousness that you have given me and the promises that you have kept towards me! I am forever grateful that your presence never leaves me and you are my most trusted advisor! To your be glory and praise for you are the only place I can have total rest, total transparency with complete peace, joy and restoration! In your name I give thanks Amen and amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer of the Week
November 25
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22, ESV
Holy Father,
When I read the scripture above gratitude and gratefulness fill my soul. I don’t know how to say thank you for your goodness. The words “thank you” just don’t seem to be enough to express how grateful I am. Your love, your generosity, your kindness, leaves me speechless! When I think about your goodness and all you have done for me, I am consumed by your presence and goodness! My soul is overwhelmed! Hallelujah to such a wonderful God!
Your love is unfailing, your kindness never ends, my soul is overwhelmed in the joy of you. My arms are lifted high, my mouth utter words of unknown tongues that give praises to you and I am filled with your Holy Presence! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise be to the God most High! ELOHIM, I love you! Thank you
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer of the Week
November 18
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, AMP
Father,
I love that you are the same God with me that was with Joshua! The same words you gave to him when he was preparing to lead the people into the promise land are the same commands you have given to me today!
You are not just suggesting for me to not be afraid, you are commanding that I not fear anything that comes against me. You are assuring me that you are with me! I praise your holy name. My ever-present God Jehovah Shammah, you are here! You are with me! You are inside of me Immanuel! You were in the midst with Joshua and had already given them the promised land they were just required to walk with you and take what was theirs.
I thank you for everything that you promised me sits right before me. I give you glory and praise! I pray to walk in all the confidence, strength and power you have already poured inside of me. Father I pray that I will run like David did against Goliath to fulfill what you have laid before me.
Thank you that I am not alone and I can do all that you have instructed me to. I give you glory and praise in Jesus name amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer of the Week
November 11
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God 1John 4:7, ESV
Dear Father,
Thank you that you have given me the example of love. You love me in ways that I could have never imagined. Daily you give me your grace and mercy. You died for all of my sins before I was ever born! You knew me before I even knew myself and loved me. Hallelujah! I am loved, protected and cared for by you! Hallelujah!
You have instructed me to love others the same way you have loved me. Father the desire of my heart is to follow all of your instructions. I know I can’t give this kind of love in my own strength, for I will fail every time. I seek to draw into this new dimension of love with you so that all I am is a walking spirit of love and when anyone encounters me they encounter you.
I know that the world is ripe for your love. The harvest is low hanging fruit desperately needing the only love that can heal the brokenness in their soul. I pray that my prejudices and self righteous judgment thoughts will be crushed. I pray to be completely transformed and changed so that the supernatural indwelling of you comes forward and that all the world encounters from me is you. In Jesus’ name amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer of the Week
November 4
Today’s prayer is a prayer of thanks, taken from Psalm 136. I woke up one morning and God had this song in my head, “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good.” I typed those words into my computer and Psalm 136 came up. The more I read the psalm, the more overjoyed my soul became!
There was a part of the scripture that I needed clarity. It spoke about God slaying the famous kings Sihon, king of the Amorites and Og, King of Bashan. In my study I found that Sihon king of the Amorites was very powerful and had taken the land from the Moabites. Remember the Moabites came from the lineage of Abraham’s nephew, Lot. This king had come and literally taken everything away from the Moabites. When Moses and the Israelites were on their way to the promise land they asked the King Sihon if they could pass peacefully through their land. King Sihon said no and came out with all of his army to defeat the Israelites. But God gave victory to the Israelites. This battle was so victorious that it was heard about in Jericho. Remember Rehab told the spies how the hearts of those in their city melted in fear of the Israelites when they heard about the victory of king of Sihon and king Og? Joshua 2:8-11 God gave the Israelites the same victory over the powerful king Og of Bashan! Look at how our God takes care of his own! Oh give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good!
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever: And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever: With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever: And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever: But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever: And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever: Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever. Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever: And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever. Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 136
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Fragrant Gift
I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. Philippians 4:18, ESV
I was researching the internet on the subject of fragrant offerings. What brought me to this research was the words Paul used in the verse above when he said that the offering received from Epaphroditus was a “fragrant offering”. I felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit to look up why Paul would choose to use those words.
I found that the same word is used in Ephesians 5:1-2 to speak of the offering of Christ. “Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” I was beginning to understand that how we give from our heart and the sacrifices we make determines how our offerings go up before God. I also remembered that in the book of Leviticus there are scriptures describing sacrifices God required from the Israelites as a “pleasing aroma” to Him. Although none of those sacrifices could pay for sins, they served as a temporary covering.
I felt like the Holy Spirit prompted me to look up Epaphroditus. I found that Paul writes in Philippians 2:25-30, “I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.” Epaphroditus’ offering was a fragrant aroma because of the self-sacrifice that he made to Paul. He cared more about serving Paul than bringing pleasure to his own life.
Finally, I was led to this article that gave another look at the sweet aroma of a gift to God: https://www.ccef.org/a-fragrant-offering/ I pray that it blesses you as it did me.
Father,
Thank you that you know the heart of man. Absolutely no thought can be hidden from you. I pray that our hearts will be transformed in such a way that in everything we do, every action we take, it is a sweet aroma pleasing to you. In Jesus’s name. Amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Transformed
Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6, ESV
There was this song we used to sing in church… “Silver and gold, silver and gold, I’d rather have Jesus than silver and gold.” As a young child I had no idea what I was saying and sang the words without hesitation. As I became a young adult and we would sing that song in the choir, I would tell God, “I am not there yet. Nope, that is not how I feel. I would prefer silver and gold.”
I knew Jesus was good and I knew He had given me eternal life but because I missed the teaching on having a relationship with Jesus, I only knew Him through religion. Religion did not offer me much of anything except rules and repetition. It was not fun and to me, wealth and riches looked a whole lot better than what I was experiencing. I remember watching this show called the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and thinking, “Now they have the life!”
In my immature mind I did not realize that the show was only painting a picture of what they wanted me to believe, and I fell right into it. But praise God, at some point I started asking Jesus questions. I started to want to know Him in a deeper way. I started going to women’s conferences and really having a desire to seek His heart. Looking back, I now know it was the divine activation of the Holy Spirit that was prompting my heart to seek God in a different way. I was given the freedom to talk to Him about everything without trying to sound perfect or proper. Religion became a distance past, and I began an intimate relationship with God.
Let me just say this - I very much like silver and gold and I believe there is absolutely nothing wrong with having wealth, it just cannot be your god. Scriptures teaches, “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). When I was young, silver and gold were becoming my god. It was years after this that I was sitting one day looking at some expensive vehicles and I heard God say, “You can have that one.” and immediately I said, “Not if it this item will cause me to be prideful and take the place of you!” Instantly the Holy Spirit reminded me of how I had changed from that young teenage girl. He showed how it was not through works that I had changed but by His Word and the renewing of my mind.
We can’t change ourselves into Christ-like servants of God, no matter how much we want to or how hard we try. Change and faith comes with hearing the Word of God and allowing it to transform the inside of our heart. If you want change in your heart, stop working to try and get it right.
Did you notice, I never tried to change my thoughts about wealth. I wanted to have a new heart, but I wanted wealth too. There was this war going on inside me, but the Holy Spirit sent me into the Word. The promptings in my heart led me to Him and He transformed me from the inside out. Do not be so hard on yourself about the thoughts you have inside. Give them to God. Stay under the Word and the power of His Word will transform you! Amen.
Holy Father,
Thank you for your grace, your patience, your kindness, your understanding, your mercy, and your love. We have this fleshly desire that is always going against you! I praise you because scripture tells us that change happens by the renewal of our mind in the Word of God! It is not by works, nor by power, but by your Spirit that we get transformed! To you be glory and praise. Amen!
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer of the Week
October 28
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3
I received these three boxes of prayer cards and inside each boxes were 20 cards with scriptures on them to pray. God has been having me pull a card from the box and pray the scripture. This morning when I pulled the card the scripture above is what was written. My first thought after I read the scripture was how we can quickly forget all the amazing things God has done for us depending on our circumstances. Let’s pray…
Father, how I praise you! The scripture reminds me of how good and great you are! I realized that I can often take your blessings for granted and not see your greatness because my eyes are focused on what I don’t have, or what I want. Oh God I repent and ask for forgiveness. How good you have been to me! I am sitting right here in this moment and I can see, read and I have been chosen to know you. Wow! I was divinely designed by you for this moment! Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus! I praise you that you have called me to be your disciples and I get to intercede on behalf of others. God I lifted my voice in praise for the lost souls to be saved, for the hurting and sick to be healed, for those in need, to receive provision, but most of all for them to have this intimacy with you that you so desire to give to us all. Thank you God for being God and may I never forget to give you praise! In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer of the Week
October 21
Oh magnify the Lord, for He is worthy to be praised. Oh magnify the Lord, for He is worthy to be praised. Hosanna blessed be the rock, blessed be the rock of my salvation. Hosanna blessed be the rock, blessed be the rock of my salvation.
One morning when I woke up the song above was in my spirit. I just sat and let the words settle in my spirit. As I began to hum them things started to change in my spirit. My soul was lifted, prayers started flowing out of my mouth, joy filled every part of me and God did what he wanted to do in me. I invite you to go back now and sing the words above out of your mouth. Let them flow until you can feel his presence shifting your atmosphere. Listen when you praise him; shifting happens. I don’t understand how it is done, but the movement of God happens in praise. Our prayer for today is “Magnify the Lord!” Amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer for the Week
October 14
Father, God, I thank you! Jehovah Shammah, I thank you for you are right here with me. Immanuel, I thank you for you are inside of me. I thank you for this supernatural experience. I sit with you and feel your presence. My heart is filled with joy. My soul overflows with your goodness. My lips utter words that I do not understand and tears stream down my face. I do not know how it happens, but I know that I am right here with you. Hallelujah! I can’t help but raise my hands and praise continues to utter from my lips. I hear you in the midst of my praise! I hear you giving me direction, I hear you speaking to my soul! Yes, God! This supernatural experience just blows my natural mind! Thank you for your kingdom has come and your will is being done in my life. Thank you for my daily bread and forgiveness of my sins. Thank you for this journey of intimacy with you! I will forever give you praise and glory! Amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Prayer for the Week
October 7th
Father, I magnify you for you are worthy to be praised! Hosanna blessed be the rock! Blessed be the rock of my salvation. I praise you for this moment. I praise you for the struggle. I praise you for the difficulty. I praise you for the pain. I praise you for what I don’t understand! I praise you for what I don’t have. I praise you for what I do not know. I praise you for you are my God! You are my king! You are my Lord you know everything! You are my provider, You are my healer, You are my deliver, You are my instructor, You are my way! You are right here with me in the midst of my sorrow. Lord, I give you praise! Your word says to praise you at all times so I lift my voice and I lift my hands and I praise you! Thank you for bringing me through! Thank you for lifting my heart, thank you for making a way, thank you for healing. Oh God thank you that you are so good. You are so kind and you never leave me. Thank you for the battle for it reminds me that I am in alignment with you! Hallelujah! Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna, blessed be the rock of my salvation!
Father, I give you praise, you are so worthy of praise! I honor you Lord! I enter into your presence with thanksgiving. I thank you that I can enter into your presence. I thank you that you have made a way for me to be right here with you. To you be glory and praise. My heart is filled, my soul rejoices for I am in the presence of the all mighty God! Hallelujah! Lord you are king of this world. You are God of everything, everything comes from you! What an honor it is to sit and receive from you! What an honor that you would receive my praise!
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Let Praises Rise
God woke me up early one morning and put part of this song in my spirit. Because I did not recognize the name of the song, I pulled up my computer and searched the words. The song, “Let Praises Rise” by Todd Galberth came up. I sat listening to the song and it filled my soul. Let the words of this song be your encouragement and prayer today:
Father, fill us to full and overflow, let praises rise from the inside, from the inside of me. Father, I pray that you may delight in the inside, in the inside of me. Please come fill my life from the inside, from the inside of me. Set me on fire from the inside, from the inside of me.
Because all I want is for You, you to be glorified, for you to be lifted high. Saturated my heart, saturated my heart with you and fill my life till all they see is you Lord, glorify your name, fill my life till all they see is You Lord! Glorify your name! All I want is for you to be glorified and lifted high!
In Jesus’s name, amen!
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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It Is A Heart Thing
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13, ESV
I have often looked really hard for lost money and have searched really intently when looking for a new job. But for some reason I did not think it was necessary to seek God with all my heart in the past. I guess I thought that since God is always there, I had no real reason to seek Him with all my heart.
As I grew in my relationship with God, He taught me that I can have whatever kind of relationship I wanted with Him. It was up to me. I remember my younger sister, who is now with the Lord, always reading her Bible. She was always seeking God and I could tell she had this amazing relationship with Him. I wanted that same relationship, but at the time I did not understand that it required a sacrifice on my part.
I wanted the relationship but I did not want to do the work. There is absolutely no way you can have a great relationship with anyone without putting in the time with that individual. I soon learned that spending time with God is truly more of a blessing than it is work. He wants to be found. He wants us to have an amazing relationship with Him. He created us so that He could enjoy each one of us individually and shower us with His love. Looking for lost money or finding a new job is actually harder work than seeking God, because God desires to have relationship with us!
I love having a relationship with my daughter and son. When they call, even if I am busy, I will make time to chat with them. How much more will God do the same with us when we seek Him with all of our heart?
Amen!
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Blow My Mind
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26, ESV
Have you ever just let the Holy Spirit have full control of your music feed? Have you ever started with a song and just let whatever comes up in your music feed play? I am not usually a fan of doing this, because there are times that I am drawn to certain types of worship songs and want to curate my playlist with exactly what I want to hear. It is really important to pay attention to what we listen to because some songs can sound like they are ministering to us but could have us saying something that is not even in alignment with God’s word!
But lately I have felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit to let God have His way with what I am listening to. I was listening to a song and had it on replay, but another song jumped in the feed and I know it was the Holy Spirit’s doing. I heard the words, “blow my mind” and thought, “Wait hold on, listen to the words of this song!” The phrases “blow my mind” and “do the impossible” were repeated in the song over and over again, and it spoke to me!
The song, “Blow My Mind”, suggested that we ask God to blow our minds. The more I listened to the words I started to rest on the fact that I serve a God who can blow my mind! Then it came to me - I had never even thought to ask God to blow my mind! Scripture tells us that nothing is impossible with God, yet somehow my mind could not fathom that I could just ask God to blow my mind!
Then, another thought arose. God has already blown my mind, because He sent his only Son, Jesus Christ to die for us (while we were in our sin) so that we could have everlasting life! He then gave us the Holy Spirit to teach us all things and to remind us of everything He has taught us. It is easy to think of a lot of material things to ask God for, but I am encouraged that no matter what kind of problem or situation we have going on in our lives, our God can and will do the impossible for us! Many times, we put limits on God when He wants to just blow our mind! I pray this song blesses you as much as it has blessed me! https://youtu.be/IGdh73NFCnY
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Blank Canvas
“‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’” So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. Romans 14:11-12, NIV
These messages just keep coming up in my spirit. I literally sit at the computer with a blank screen not knowing what I am going to write. But then the words just began to flow from my mind onto the screen. I know that in those moments I am in perfect alignment with God. I can hear his still quiet voice pouring into my soul. It reminds me of my sister-in-law who says that when she is painting, she never knows what is going to be put on that canvas.
Every morning when we wake up, we have a blank canvas. We get to decide what kind of picture we are going to paint or what kind of story we are going to write. Many times, when I look back at my writings, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it was written by the Holy Spirit. As God says, there is nothing good in this flesh (Romans 7:18-19).
This reminds me of what the Bible says - that one day, we are all going to have to give an account for our lives. It is written: “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’” So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God (Romans 14:11-12).
This means we will each look back at every day we spent here on earth and will have to speak to how we painted on the canvas of each day. I work hard to hear God as I write these posts, but as I think about the canvas of my day…I probably need to spend a little more time listening to Him about how the painting should look. Many times, I think I can be guilty of just throwing color on the canvas and hoping it turns out well.
We don’t want to hope on judgement day…we want to know for sure that our paintings are exquisite and please Him! Amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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Emotional Attack
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8, ESV
I was reading this article about how when someone attacks you it is actually a demonic spirit working behind them, nudging them to attack. The article was saying that when someone hurts our feelings or irritates us we can instantly put a face to that individual. As I was sitting and thinking about this I could literally go back to the moment an individual hurt me and feel those feelings again.
The article was reminding us that this is how Satan and his demons work. They have no face because they are a spirit, so they will use our husband, wife, children, friends - anyone that is close to us to get us offended and hurt. The next thing you know, you are in a fight or argument with someone you love and that is Satan’s goal.
While I was meditating on that thought of how Satan fights through our emotions I said under my breath, “God, if you knew Satan was going to do all this why did you give us these emotions in the first place?” God is so gracious, He said, “I gave them to you because I wanted you to have a relationship with me. How could you know what my love felt like if you had no emotions? How could you have expressions and experience joy, laughter, fun if you had no emotions?” He said, “I have given animals feelings, so of course I wanted the ones who are made like me to feel and know like I know.”
He then said that Satan just takes all the wonderful gifts that He has given to bless us and uses them against us. It is his tool to try to conquer and divide. God then reminded me that He had told us how we would have to fight the enemy and what we needed to do. In Ephesians 6:11-13 he says, “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil 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 firm.” Literally while I was writing this devotional, the demon came at me through my husband and for a moment I engaged, but the Holy Spirit reminded me of who I was fighting against. Only our time with God armoring up in His word will give us the tools we need to stand and overcome the enemy!
Father, thank you for reminding us that all these emotions are gifts from you to help us experience the best in this life and in our relationship with you. Remind us to meditate on the word day and night so that we talk of your commands when we sit in our houses, when we walk by the way, when we lie down and when we wake up. Let your word be in our spirit consistently so that we will have the power to overcome the enemy. In Jesus’ name, amen!
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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