Praise God in Your Prison
Sometimes we find ourselves in such horrible messes that it's hard to imagine waiting one more second. But we need to keep waiting on God and trusting Him with a sweet and simple faith. Then, in a way we never could've figured out, God moves suddenly!
Paul and Silas knew about waiting, and they waited well. Acts 16 tells the story of how they were attacked by a crowd, beaten and thrown in jail. Verse 24 says the jailer put them into the inner prison (the dungeon) and fastened their feet in the stocks.
Paul and Silas didn't seem to mind, they just decided to start singing and began to worship the Lord. They began to wait on God.
Suddenly, God sent an earthquake that opened the prison doors and loosed their chains. He set them free!
When people patiently and expectantly wait on God in the midst of horrible circumstances, suddenly God breaks through. So don't give up! Don't stop believing! Stay full of hope and expectation. God's power is limitless, and He'll break through for you.
Prayer Starter: God, no matter how bad my messes get, I choose to praise You in my prison. I know that You will suddenly free me and come through in Your perfect timing.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Unbeatable Prices
I know you guys hear me rave about my love for shopping at Kohls. This store has the best sales and clearance hands down. I am never disappointed when I shop there. I can always find a great deal, I saved $255.85 on yesterday 😳 ... U can't say this isn't a good bang for your buck. ;)
Daily Devotion From Joyce Meyer
Keep the River Flowing
Deep inside each of us, there is a river of life. This river is a wonderful gift given to each of us by God. It flows with good health, a positive outlook on life, and a generous and forgiving attitude.
Many people, however, have allowed their river to become stopped-up. They are always discouraged, and no matter what they do, they can't seem to snap out of it. Years of neglect have turned a once-power-flowing river into a small stream. Do you know people like this? Does this sound like your life?
Until you're able to get your river cleared out and unclogged, everything will be difficult, disappointing and unfulfilling. You'll be unable to taste the water that satisfies like nothing else.
Get in the river by clearing what blocks its flow. Make a choice today to stop spending your life fighting, struggling and trudging through the mud with every step. Ask God to help you clear out the debris. He'll show you what's blocking the flow and how to get rid of it. Then, enjoy the satisfying flow of the river of life!
Prayer Starter: God, I want to keep Your river of living water flowing in me. Show me what the debris is that's blocking the way and then show me how to clear it out.
Deep inside each of us, there is a river of life. This river is a wonderful gift given to each of us by God. It flows with good health, a positive outlook on life, and a generous and forgiving attitude.
Many people, however, have allowed their river to become stopped-up. They are always discouraged, and no matter what they do, they can't seem to snap out of it. Years of neglect have turned a once-power-flowing river into a small stream. Do you know people like this? Does this sound like your life?
Until you're able to get your river cleared out and unclogged, everything will be difficult, disappointing and unfulfilling. You'll be unable to taste the water that satisfies like nothing else.
Get in the river by clearing what blocks its flow. Make a choice today to stop spending your life fighting, struggling and trudging through the mud with every step. Ask God to help you clear out the debris. He'll show you what's blocking the flow and how to get rid of it. Then, enjoy the satisfying flow of the river of life!
Prayer Starter: God, I want to keep Your river of living water flowing in me. Show me what the debris is that's blocking the way and then show me how to clear it out.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
I Decree ....
I did not write this, but someone shared it with me so I decided to share it with you. I Decree ;)
I DECREE…
I decree that Jesus is Lord over my life, my thoughts, my imagination, my desires, my house, my city, my state, my nation, and my world!
I decree that the failures of my past will no longer hinder the promises of my future. My latter days will be greater than my former!
I decree that the pressures and failures of my past are forming the treasures of my future!
I decree that I am no ...
longer WHO I used to be. I am a new creation in Christ with a glorious future.
I decree that the fruit of the Spirit are abundant and growing in my life.
I decree that my body is healthy and strong, my mind is alert and disciplined, and my spirit is perceptive and receptive to the things of God!
I decree that I am rapidly coming out of debt and changing the habits that put me there.
I decree that I am growing as a person and developing as a leader. I am a lifelong learner!
I decree that I am focused on my life assignment to serve God and humanity with all I am and all I have.
I decree that I am abounding in the love of God and that I am a vessel of God’s amazing grace! I am an encourager and mentor for others.
I decree that I have uncommon favor for uncommon results in my life! I am engineered for excellence, created to conquer and sent to succeed.
I decree that I am a bold witness for Jesus Christ and many shall come into faith with Christ as a result of my witness.
I decree that, because of the shed blood of Jesus for me, sin has no more power over my life!
I decree that I will fulfill my destiny and become everything that I shall have wished I had become when I stand before God!
I DECREE…
I decree that Jesus is Lord over my life, my thoughts, my imagination, my desires, my house, my city, my state, my nation, and my world!
I decree that the failures of my past will no longer hinder the promises of my future. My latter days will be greater than my former!
I decree that the pressures and failures of my past are forming the treasures of my future!
I decree that I am no ...
longer WHO I used to be. I am a new creation in Christ with a glorious future.
I decree that the fruit of the Spirit are abundant and growing in my life.
I decree that my body is healthy and strong, my mind is alert and disciplined, and my spirit is perceptive and receptive to the things of God!
I decree that I am rapidly coming out of debt and changing the habits that put me there.
I decree that I am growing as a person and developing as a leader. I am a lifelong learner!
I decree that I am focused on my life assignment to serve God and humanity with all I am and all I have.
I decree that I am abounding in the love of God and that I am a vessel of God’s amazing grace! I am an encourager and mentor for others.
I decree that I have uncommon favor for uncommon results in my life! I am engineered for excellence, created to conquer and sent to succeed.
I decree that I am a bold witness for Jesus Christ and many shall come into faith with Christ as a result of my witness.
I decree that, because of the shed blood of Jesus for me, sin has no more power over my life!
I decree that I will fulfill my destiny and become everything that I shall have wished I had become when I stand before God!
Happy New Year
What does 2013 have in store for you??? Many great things and possibilities are on the way for me. I know God has a plan for my future and it is very well my intention to execute whatever it is that he will have me to do. My prayer as always is to allow God to have his way in my life. Regardless of the stumbles, short comings, and misfortunes, I will stand humble in his words. I cannot promise to be perfect, but I can promise to make changes that will better me as a person over all. Blessings to each and every one of my followers. May God work miracles in your life ;)!
Daily Devotion From Joyce Meyer
Don't Let Yourself Snap
Let's say you're working around the house and break a rubber band while trying to stretch it around something. You can't find another rubber band, so you try to fix the broken one by tying the ends together.
Sometimes in our daily lives, we stretch ourselves beyond our capacity, and we snap like the rubber band. We think we've fixed the problem by simply tying the ends back together. But soon we fall into the same behavior that caused us to break down in the first place.
Over time with repeated exposure to stress, our lives begin to resemble that worn-out rubber band. It can completely deplete us.
Ignoring God's laws and His ordained limits for our lives will ultimately cause burnout. You simply can't continue to overwork your mind, emotions and body without eventually paying the price. But that's not how God wants you to live.
Adjust your perspective to match God's. Seek His peace and His pace for your life. Respect your body. Treat good health as a priceless gift. Don't waste the energy God has given you on stress. Save it for living and enjoying life!
Prayer Starter: God, I want to find my rest in You. Instead of constantly going and snapping under stress, show me how to follow Your pace for my life.
Let's say you're working around the house and break a rubber band while trying to stretch it around something. You can't find another rubber band, so you try to fix the broken one by tying the ends together.
Sometimes in our daily lives, we stretch ourselves beyond our capacity, and we snap like the rubber band. We think we've fixed the problem by simply tying the ends back together. But soon we fall into the same behavior that caused us to break down in the first place.
Over time with repeated exposure to stress, our lives begin to resemble that worn-out rubber band. It can completely deplete us.
Ignoring God's laws and His ordained limits for our lives will ultimately cause burnout. You simply can't continue to overwork your mind, emotions and body without eventually paying the price. But that's not how God wants you to live.
Adjust your perspective to match God's. Seek His peace and His pace for your life. Respect your body. Treat good health as a priceless gift. Don't waste the energy God has given you on stress. Save it for living and enjoying life!
Prayer Starter: God, I want to find my rest in You. Instead of constantly going and snapping under stress, show me how to follow Your pace for my life.
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