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UP Motivation - Umika Porter
A place where you can receive an encouraging word, prayer, or an inspirational thought. Whichever it is, the direction of your spirit will be incited UPWARDS
John 10:4-5 (KJV)
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
WE DECLARE WE KNOW AND HEAR HIS VOICE!!
John 16:13 (NKJV)
However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
1 Chronicles 4:10
Amplified Bible (AMP)
Jabez cried to the God of Israel, saying, Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and You would keep me from evil so it might not hurt me! And God granted his request.
John 14:26 (AMP)
But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you.
John 10:10
Amplified Bible (AMP)
10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it [a]overflows).
Psalm 103:2 (KJV)
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
We will not forget your benefits towards us!
Ephesians 1:6 (NKJV)
...to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
Mark 9:23-24
New King James Version (NKJV)
23 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe,[a] all things are possible to him who believes.”
24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”
Psalm 34:19 (KJV)
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
Isaiah 54:17 (NKJV)
No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their righteousness is from Me,”
Says the Lord.
Psalm 37:5 AMPC
Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass.
Matthew 5:13 (a)
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?
JEREMIAH 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Isaiah 54:13-14
And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.
Philippians 1:6
I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].
I John 4:4
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
PSALMS 5:3
My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;
In the morning I will direct it to You,
And I will look up.
Philippians 3:13 (KJV)
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before...
WE FORGET THE THINGS THAT ARE BEHIND AND WE PRESS FORWARD!
The scripture declare that as we let patience have it's perfect work in us, we will be entire and lack nothing. We are declaring today that the Holy Spirit is helping us walk in the patience that produces!!!
Psalms 29:11
The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
FATHER HELP ME SEE MYSELF THE WAY THAT
YOU SEE ME!!!!!
1 Samuel 15:17
And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the Lord anointed thee king over Israel?
Numbers 13:33
And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.
We receive the PEACE Jesus left for us!
We have nothing missing, broken or lacking in our lives!!!!
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Romans 5:9
Therefore, since we are now justified (acquitted, made righteous, and brought into right relationship with God) by Christ’s blood, how much more [certain is it that] we shall be saved by Him from the indignation and wrath of God.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]
WE DO NOT WALK IN FEAR FOR WE ARE PROTECTED!
Psalms 91:9-11
Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
FAITH SPEAKS WHAT IT BELIEVES
2 Corinthians 4:13
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
Our Words are powerful, creative forces!
SPEAK THE WORD
Mark 11:23-24
Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Today we confess our faith!
WE BELIVE JESUS IS OUR SOURCE!!!
Philippians 4:19
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
We declare what we believe!!!!
We agree that Jesus is the WAY, TRUTH AND LIFE!!!!
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Romans 15:1
We then that are strong ought the bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Psalm 19:14 (KJV)
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
John 12:32 (AMP)
And I, if and when I am lifted up from the earth [on the cross],
will draw and attract all men [Gentiles as well as Jews] to Myself.
John 14:27Amplified Bible
Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]
John 14:1Amplified Bible (AMP)
Do not let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me.
Philippians 2:4 (AMP)
Let each of you esteem and look upon and be concerned for not [merely] his own interests, but also each for the interests of others.
2 Corinthians 3:18 (AMP)
And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit.
Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Hebrews 11:6 (KJV)
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Revelation 4:11 (KJV)
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Psalm 16:11 (NKJV)
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Proverbs 3:5-6
New King James Version (NKJV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct[a] your paths.
2 Timothy 1:6
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
Micah 7:7 (AMP)
But as for me, I will look to the Lord and confident in Him I will keep watch; I will wait with hope and expectancy for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.
Ephesians 5:1 (AMP)
Therefore be imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father].
Romans 12:18 (AMP)
If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:2
King James Version (KJV)
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:1
King James Version (KJV)
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Romans 8:37 (AMP)
Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors [a]and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us.
Romans 5:1-2 (KJV)
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 4:2-3 (AMP)
For if Abraham was justified ([a]established as just by acquittal from guilt) by good works [that he did, then] he has grounds for boasting. But not before God!
For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed in (trusted in) God, and it was credited to his account as righteousness (right living and right standing with God).
Psalm 112:7 KJV
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
Psalm 138:8 (KJV)
The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV)
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
2 Peter 1:3 (KJV)
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
2 Corinthians 13:5 (KJV)
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?
1 Samuel 16:7(KJV)
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
Psalm 133:1 (NKJV)
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
Romans 5:8 (KJV)
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
2 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV)
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
1 John 4:17 (KJV)
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
Malachi 3:6 (NKJV)
For I am the Lord, I do not change;
Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.
On 1/18/2014 I was one of many speakers to minister at a conference in Ontario, Ca.
I believe this word is applicable to many in the body of Christ today so I wanted to share.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church!!!!
In Jesus Name!!!
John 14:6 (NIV)
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
James 1:23-24 (NKJV)
For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.
Proverbs 21:1 (NIV)
In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water
that he channels toward all who please him.
2 Corinthians 10:5
Amplified Bible (AMP)
Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One),
Proverbs 12:25
New King James Version (NKJV)
Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But a good word makes it glad.
Galatians 6:7
King James Version (KJV)
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Romans 15:13
King James Version (KJV)
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Joshua 1:8
King James Version (KJV)
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Isaiah 26:3
New King James Version (NKJV)
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
Psalm 8:2
New Living Translation (NLT)
2 You have taught children and infants
to tell of your strength,[a]
silencing your enemies
and all who oppose you.
Luke 1:38
King James Version (KJV)
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Isaiah 9:6
King James Version (KJV)
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Psalm 103:20 (NKJV)
Bless the Lord, you His angels,
Who excel in strength, who do His word,
Heeding the voice of His word.
Psalm 103:4 (RSV)
who redeems your life from the Pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
Philippians 1:6
Amplified Bible (AMP)
6 And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you.
Genesis 22:13-14
King James Version (KJV)
13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.
14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen.
Hebrews 13:5 I will never leave you or forsake you.
Matthew 28:20 Lo, I am with you always even until the end of the world.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
English Standard Version (ESV)
5 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 6 In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’
Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Romans 4:20-21 (NKJV)
He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.
Galatians 6:9 (KJV)
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Matthew 5:6 (KJV)
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
1 John 3:2
King James Version (KJV)
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
We are Peacemakers!
Isaiah 43:5-7
5"Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, And gather you from the west. 6"I will say to the north, 'Give them up!' And to the south, 'Do not hold them back.' Bring My sons from afar And My daughters from the ends of the earth, 7Everyone who is called by My name, And whom I have created for My glory, Whom I have formed, even whom I have made."…
1 Peter 5:7 (AMP)
Casting the [a]whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, [b]once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you [c]watchfully.
We cast our cares on The Lord for he cares for us!
Matthew 8:16-17 (AMP)
16 When evening came, they brought to Him many who were [a]under the power of demons, and He drove out the spirits with a word and restored to health all who were sick.
17 And thus He fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah, He Himself took [[b]in order to carry away] our weaknesses and infirmities and bore [c]away our diseases.
WE ENFORCE THE WORD OF HEALING TODAY!!!
Psalm 100:4 (KJV)
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Philippians 2:5
King James Version (KJV)
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
We are declaring today that we have the mind of Christ and we filter our thoughts through His word!
John 14:27 (NKJV)
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
We are declaring that WE RECEIVE THE PEACE OF GOD!!!
Psalm 68:19
King James Version (KJV)
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
Agree today that The Lord has loaded (more than enough) this day with benefits for YOU!
1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Today we are declaring the VICTORY that Christ has already won over our lives!
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
We agree with the word that the Holy Spirit is guiding us into all truth!
Psalms 5:12 say "For Thou, Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor will thou compass him as with a shield."
Today we are declaring that we have a shield of favor and because of it we are being dealt with favorably!!!
Proverbs 18:10 - The name of The Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Today we are thanking The Lord for providing a safe place of refuge for us.
Nehemiah 8:10(b) "...Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Today we are declaring and coming into agreement that the Joy of The Lord is our strength!
The Love of God believes the best of others
1 Corinthians 13:7(b)
Our prayer focus today is to ask God to help us see the best in others.
1 Corinthians 13:4(c) love is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily.
Our prayer focus today is to pray that we manifest the love of God by walking in humility.
1 Corinthians 13:4(b) love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy....
Let's come together and agree that we walk in the love of God and therefore we are not envious or jealous! We are content with the things that we have.
1 Corinthians 13:4(a) Love is patient, love is kind...
Let's focus on walking in and manifesting the GOD KIND of love.
Proverbs 18:21 says Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Today we agree that we will make a conscious effort to speak life and not death. We will speak the blessing and not curses. In Jesus Name!
1 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. We don't have to accept fear in our lives and today we render it null and void!!
Hebrews 10:35 says, "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded." Today we are coming into agreement that we will continue in confidence concerning God's promises to us.
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. (James 1:22 KJV). Our prayer is that we would be doers of the word of God and that His word has the final say so in our lives.
The word in 2 Corinthians 3:18 proclaims we are changed as we behold His Glory. Our prayer is that we would set aside time to behold Him so He can be manifested in the earth THROUGH US!
Psalms 34:3 says Oh, magnify The Lord with me and let us exalt HIS name together. LET'S DO THAT!!!!
The Word says if we ask for wisdom God will give it to us. Let's ASK!!! James 1:5 and
James 3:17