Divine Affirmation 365: Recent Episodes
Leighton J Robinson
Positive affirmations are statements that can help brighten your outlook on the world when you say them to yourself regularly or write them down in a journal. While affirmations are no substitute for professional help, such as therapy when you're experiencing anxiety or depression, those who swear by the power of uplifting language do find that it increases their self-esteem and improves their mindset. This Podcast is design to help you think and speak positively over your life.
There are three lessons from this directive by Paul. First, love the gospel we first heard and let nothing replace it, no matter how good the alternative sounds. Second, walk in the wide space (in Christ) that God has given to us. Third, thank God because he planted us in Christ, enables us to grow in grace, and strengthens us as we do.
God is looking for some men and women in Christ who will wake up and serve Him walking through a valley, climbing a mountain, wading through deep waters, stepping through fire – or even carrying a cross up a lonely hill. How many today are willing to step out and renew an alert, awakened heart to Christ? Or perhaps, to wake from your sleep and give your heart to Jesus who walked up the hill called Calvary to die in your place.
Romans 12:2 King James Version 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.
2 Cor 10:3-6 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.”
“Although there may be tragedy in your life, there's always a possibility to triumph. It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.” by Oprah Winfrey
Patience. The very word can cause us to roll our eyes. That's because when we think of patience, we think of waiting. And we don't like to wait.
But it seems as though we're always waiting for something. Waiting for a certain thing to happen, for one thing to begin, and another to end. Waiting for more time or more money. Waiting for our marriage to get better, or for our spouse to change. Waiting for the kids to grow up. Waiting for our prayers to be answered.
Waiting can be painful and difficult—especially when it comes to our need for change in marriage.
But God says that waiting is good. That's because it produces patience in us.
The apostle Paul tells us that patience is one of the fruits of the Spirit—in other words, patience is a byproduct of God's work within us. He describes it as "longsuffering" (Galatians 5:22, NKJV), a word that, according to Webster's dictionary, means "long and patient enduring of injury, trouble, or provocation.
Christ is the King of Glory. He is the One who ascends into the Presence of the Lord. Only He has perfectly fulfilled the Law in perfect righteousness. Christ, who went to the cross and defeated our two greatest enemies: Sin and death!
God has all of eternity to lavish his kindness on us (Ephesians 2:7). As he has promised, “No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9). And I am convinced that the less earthly pleasure and reward we have received, the greater our pleasure and reward will be in heaven.
If you are struggling today, remember God has not forgotten you. He has engraved you on the palms of his hands (Isaiah 49:15–16). He will never fail you or forsake you. He will walk with you through every dark valley. The God who has numbered every hair on your head and knows every sparrow that falls to the ground is aware of every detail of your situation. He is using your suffering and pain in ways you would not believe if someone told you.
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. (1 Peter 5:10)
Many people do not have their own convictions. They are based on what others think. What our parents taught us. Maybe even what the Pastor thinks. God wants us to have our own convictions.
Give thanks with a grateful heart, for God is Jehovah-Jireh your provider! God has provided for your needs for every day of your life. God’s provision for today is sufficient to sustain you for all that you will experience today, for God is fully aware of everything you will experience today. God will provide for your needs for tomorrow, at exactly the right moment, not a moment early, and not a moment late – you have nothing to worry about. God’s provision will ensure that his will, will be accomplished on earth as it is in heaven.
When you in humility ask God for your daily bread, you are expressing your faith in our Heavenly Father who created the raw material you work with, who gave you the skills for your job, who placed you in your family and workplace so that your necessities could be met. Our loving, holy Heavenly Father not only provides for your physical needs, but he also provides for your spiritual needs.
Growth is a positive change of size. Over a period of time. Although Growth can be for different things, areas or for different purposes. There are spiritual growth, financial growth, Economic growth, health growth , Business growth etc, But I want to focus on encouraging us about anything we as Christians begin in our lives, which will grow with time. Many Christians have given up all hope for things to grow in their life Though your beginning was small, Yet your latter end would increase abundantly. (Job 8:7 NKJV)
In the above verse, it confirm that yes your beginning was small (past tense) because your beginning has started. You can't go back, you can't give up, you can't lose hope, because it has started. As long as you've prayed and received confirmation of that thing you start, then be rest assured that there will be increase.
But the verse also said It will flourish ,it will grow. It's like a seed. Don't give up, Don't let people discourage you. Believe it.Today i pray for you that God will increase your beginning in the mighty name of Jesus.
Each and every one of us that have believed on the name of Jesus Christ for our salvation are possessors of the authority of all heaven. Jesus said that we have the keys of the kingdom. Keys represent authority A door is meant as a barrier but once you possess the key it no longer hinders you. We possess the keys of the kingdom, in other words WE HAVE AUTHORITY. Nothing that the enemy of my soul throws at me will deter me, slow me down, or cause me to give up, because I possess the keys of authority. The power of heaven binds what I bind the power of heaven looses what I loose.
THE WORD ''GREATNESS'' IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH STATUS, POWER, CONTROL, AND REPUTATION. BUT GREATNESS CAN MEAN SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO ALL OF US. IT CAN ALSO BE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THOSE AROUND YOU AND INSPIRING OTHERS. WHICHEVER WAY YOU CHOOSE TO DEFINE WHAT WILL MAKE YOU GREAT, GREATNESS IN ITSELF IS NOT SOME ESOTERIC AND OBSCURE FEATURE INTENDED FOR THE CHOSEN FEW AMONG US. GREATNESS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ABOUT FAME OR POWER. YOU CAN BE A GREAT PARENT, A GREAT TEACHER, A GREAT LEADER. Greatness is endurance for one more moment. It is standing firm when others are sitting down. Endurance goes beyond the ability to bear life’s twists and turns; it has more to do with our ability to turn our challenges to channels of progress. Endurance is a noble virtue of the strong. You can achieve anything you set your mind to in this world if you are ready to endure the challenges and setbacks that are part and parcel of the journey to success and happiness without losing your faith and enthusiasm. The world is filled of stories of people who endure setbacks and challenges without losing faith and focus. The story of Job in the holy books is an inspiration to anyone who is going through tough times now that there is light at the end of tunnel if you keep hope alive and never ever give up on God. Oprah Winfrey was molested as a kid and had to endure great emotional pains at a tender age. Despite her challenges, she was able to become one of the most successful black women in history. If Steve Jobs, Mohammed Buhari and Oprah Winfrey could endure tough times and achieve great success, then you can do same. You can turn your challenges to channels of progress, your difficulties to determination, your trials to triumph;you’re your problems to possibilities, if you endure through the dark moments because after the dark night comes the sunshine.
In the Bible, restoration is always in abundance. When something is restored, it is always better than it was to begin with. God's promise to us is a better way, a better life, a better future for ourselves and our loved ones.
God will take that which is broken and put it together again and make it better than it was before. He will take the shattered pieces of our life, glue them together with his love, and make them strong in the places where they were once weak. Yes, God's promise of restoration is for abundance. We might be in the furnace of affliction right now. We might be alone and lonely. We might feel lost and afraid. Our lives may lie in pieces, scattered about on the floor of despair. We may be looking at these pieces and wondering how they will ever be whole again. But God can take the shattered pieces of our life and mend that which is broken, making it into a vessel strong enough to hold all the blessings he wishes to pour into it.
God promises not only to restore what was lost, but to restore it abundantly. "I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten. ... You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the Lord your God, who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be ashamed.
Looking backward most time means an inability to let go of past relationships, past mistakes, past choices, or even past health. We all have something in the past that is hard for us to let go of. Looking backward is often full of regret and/or sadness.
Looking forward, on the other hand, means putting the past behind you and focusing on what’s ahead. It means having hope that what’s ahead of you is better than what’s behind you. It means giving your attention to your future, not your past.
What you believe either empowers you or it limits you. Empowering beliefs pull your performance up; limiting beliefs pull your performance down. This is especially true under competitive pressure or in response to challenging situations. The good news is that what you believe is your choice. The power of belief resides in its ability to do four things: Belief creates vision; Belief creates strength of will; Belief creates resilience; and Belief ignites and activates.