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Sharon Shannon

The Daily Devotional Podcast is to increase your faith and confidence every day. God wants that for all of us. At one time I didn't have faith or as much confidence as I thought. Now I want to encourage others that the Lord will work in your life when you have a relationship with Him. So stay encouraged and stay inspired.

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Have a positive attitude
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Remember, you can do wondrous things on the stage & yes, people will listen to your story. There are just some things that need to be in place, is all. Work with someone who will help you go to new levels in your speaking. You’ll get there.

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Jesus died so we wouldn’t have to. Let’s continue to give Him honor, worship, and praise. He is indeed majestic. Psalm 8.

Hello Speakers, this is Sharon, the Faith Coach. Hey faith-based female speakers and entrepreneurs. I hope all is well. How are you? I wanted to come in today and encourage you to continue to quote “get loud” end quote. We have been through too much in life not to lift our voices and speak. We have something to say and if we don’t start saying it, someone will. Don’t let anyone take your place. Don’t let anyone tell a story you should be telling to the people God has for you to speak to. We have to raise our voices. God has got us covered. Proverbs 31:8 says "speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute."

Here’s something I want to to say to you regarding getting loud: Tell your story. These are 3 elements of your signature story:

Tell a story that will enhance your talk
Tell a story you want to tell
Tell a story you triumphed over

Of course there are other things to consider when creating a signature story that aids in our signature talk. Yet we have to start somewhere even if we don’t have all the answers and everything is not perfect. Here’s a tip, nothing will ever be perfect, yet when we start, we can create amazing things that we can continuously strive to perfect. And although we will never get to perfection, the journey is trying to get there will enable us to get to greater and greater. Have fun in your journey of speaking. You will get there and I will do all I can to help you. It’s my pleasure to do so.

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I’m blessed to be who I am today, but there was one time when I didn’t have much faith. I wasn’t the most confident girl and I didn’t think I was worthy of doing greater in my life. No, I was was not raised that way. My mother told me I was great, wonderful and could do anything I wanted to do. She loved me all the time.

So, why didn’t I feel as confident as I should have? I let life get the best of me. I let people intimidate me. I let people muzzle me. For some reason I started believing people than what my mother had ingrained in me. I was walking in fear, not faith.

Then one day I started believing God more — the Lord Jesus more. Yes, I started believing what His Word said and always says. I started paying attention to His spirit in me. And all of that played into who I am today, Sharon, the Faith Coach who helps emerging & aspiring faith-based female entrepreneurs use their God-given gift to serve others, create online businesses, and get financial freedom.

And if God did it for me, He will do it for you too. There’s more for your life and you are not alone.

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Whatever we have gone through in our lives, especially in 2020, know that brighter days are coming. Yes, joy comes in the morning (Psalm30:5). Don’t shrink, go for your goals.

What do you want to do? What do you want to build? What are your God-given gifts? What do you dream about? Comon’ 2021, let’s get what God has for us.

We have to keep fighting for our lives. Our lives matter. Yes, walk with your head high. Walk into your purpose. It’s time to do this.

I’m here to help. That’s why I’m Sharon, the Faith Coach. Get with me.

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What are you doing everyday to build your business — your empire? We can’t be so afraid that we don’t move in what the Lord God has for us. What do you want to be and create? It’s time to do YOU. It’s time to do something that lives in your heart. There’s more for you & I. God is an abundant God who has so much for His people. Remember, the people who do the same thing without getting positive results, don’t usually grow themselves or grow their online business. It’s about investing in yourself and thinking next level thoughts. We all have creativity in us that we can bless people with. It’s time to do something about that if we aren’t already. Let’s do this.

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When it comes to investing in ourselves, how far are we willing to go outside of comfort zones? There was a time when I didn’t want to give my business a chance when it came to stepping out financially and mentally. And it wasn’t until I started thinking higher that I was able to move to new heights.

I had to step out and invest in business coaches and I had to start thinking bigger. One day I decided to go for it and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made business-wise and personally.

My investments have been worth every penny and I haven’t looked back.

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If you’re doing what God told you do, keep doing it. How do you know God told you to do it? It’s whatever that positive thing is inside you — that thing that brings you peace — yes, do that, because God put it in your heart.

Just remember, do what YOU do. If it’s truly in you it’s going to last. You’re going to go far with it and as long as you stay in tune with God, you’re going to win. So, stay focused.

Remember, God qualifies the called, not those who think we’re already qualified, because we think we did everything without God. Nope, it doesn’t work that way. 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 says, “but God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.”

Keep doing your thing.

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Protecting My Peace - Day 103 - You Can Do Your Thing Too

Do you know it’s ok to do what other people are doing? That’s right and I’ve come to remind you, that you can do your thing too. It doesn’t matter who is doing it. Know that.

Remember this: there is nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9). So if anyone is doing anything you want to do, there’s room for you too. If God put it in your heart, do it! Do it for that reason. Don’t do it because someone else is doing it. Do it because it’s in your to do.

Remember, it doesn’t matter who is doing it before you. I can guarantee you that they’re not the first ones to do it either, so it’s all good.

What I’m saying is that we cannot let people intimidate us simply because they think they have a lock or monopoly on any particular niche’, area, section, field, category, or whatever. We can operate in that space too.

So, do your thing. You have no competition.

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What do you want to do? Are you afraid? Are you worried about what people think or say? If that’s the case, let all of those thoughts go. Move on from those thoughts of fear.

I lived in fear of people’s faces and it was a waste of time. Jeremiah 1:8 says, “ do not be afraid of their faces, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD.” Let that be power to you to do YOU — yes, do your thing regardless. What I’m saying, is that you can move, you can shake, & you can rattle the earth as you take up positive space.

Pick something you love and get things going. You can start from there and move on out. I’ll show you.

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Do you know you can bring fire to the things you want to do? Yes, you can turn things up in a great way even if you’re a little afraid.

When it comes to building our business, we may be uncomfortable and nervous, but we still have to do “scary” things to go forward. That’s how we bring the heat — the fire.

Are you willing to use your gift to build, create, and do monumental things? If so, you can indeed do those extraordinary things, but remember it’s going to take stepping out and making bold choices. If we are willing to do that, we will help others and also make money in our business.

So, be bold, be confident, and go forth in doing the things God told you to do. You can do it. You can bring it.

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Protecting My Peace - Day 100 - We Need Group Coaching With Like-Minded People

Are you a part of a group? Is it a positive group of like-minded people? Are you part of anything that is helping you in your life? Helping you in your business?

Being a part of a group is great, because it offers us support, guidance, & wisdom that can help us in our lives. Group coaching is popular especially today, because the effective groups give us the emotional and business tools we need to meet and exceed our goals. Group coaching gives us strategies & processes we can use that will take us to the next level.

Don’t underestimate coaching/support groups. Someone can say one thing that can change your life. It’s great to join something.

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Do you know anyone can help anyone? Yes, anyone can help any of us with anything we need help with. We can't stop us our blessing, because we think we're too small or too big for someone who may look different than what we think they should look like.

We have to be open if we are to go to next level in our lives and our businesses. Are you ready to go to new levels? If so, be ready to embark on new and unchartered territory. It can happen for any of us who is willing to do the work.

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“Never Giving Up” are power-words — strong affirmations that give us momentum and movement. That’s what’s up. We can do so much more in our lives when we have momentum and movement. It’s about standing, literally and not sitting or laying around feeling sorry for ourselves. I used to do that once upon a time and that sorrowful thinking is for the birds. We don’t have to be down. We can get up and get going even if we start small. In fact, I love starting small, because it helps set a firm foundation of habits and routines. Momentum and movement will help us get and maintain a position of strength to do what God says we can do.

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This is the deal guys, if we want anything worthwhile in our lives, we have to move physically to make them happen. Yes, having a healthy emotional mindset goes without saying. Yet, we won’t have that healthy mental/emotional outlook if we’re not physically strong (whatever that looks to each of us).

I remember seeing a woman walk and walk and walk in my neighborhood. At the height of the COVID-19 quarantining she walked 4 times a day. Really. I was so impressed with that, because she was on to something. She knew, strong body, strong mind. She didn’t sit or lay around. She moved to make things happen.

We can do the same.

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When it comes to next level greatness, we have to know that applies to us, not just everyone else. Do you know what God has for you?Do you?He has GREATNESS for you. Yes, YOU -- all of us.

It's about doing what you can do and only you can do. You are the only one with your DNA -- none of us. is the same Yet, even when we're feeling down, discouraged, and out, those emotions are only temporary. None of us has it all together. Sometimes I procrastinate and put things off when I know I should be doing better. Yet, I am not as diligent and disciplined as I can be sometimes. Like when it comes to working out, I delay it, because I don't like it anymore. And although I love reading the bible, I haven't been reading it as often as I should lately. Yes, I, Sharon, the Faith Coach, do not do the things I'm supposed to do when I'm supposed to do them. And that my dear friends should not come as a shock to no one. It certainly does not come as a surprise to me, because I know I'm flawed and drop the ball constantly. Yet, we rise. We rise.

And guess what else? God is still with me and He's still with you too. He knows we are human and we fall short. He loves us regardless, which means we have many chances to get things right as we continue on to next level greatness. We will get there as long as we don't give up.

We have to continue moving on even if it's at a snail's pace. At least we're moving is all that matters.

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Are you giving away your power? Are you letting people take control over our lives? If so, it’s time to stop operating like that. If we’re letting anyone influence us to the point that it’s causing us emotional pain or taking our peace, we have to move away from such people. It doesn’t matter if it’s in a personal or professional environment.

Stay positive and productive in the process though, because dealing with challenges are part of the life process. Nevertheless, we can “fight” for our right for peace and respect. We just fight smart and continue to know who we are, especially who we are in Christ Jesus.

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Do you know that when we love ourselves more than we love other people, we can be much more present for others? I now know how true that is, but I had to learn it the hard way. You see, I used to put myself last and now I don't do that anymore. It didn't serve me well when I showed up for everyone else except myself, just to do "what was right", to be the "good girl", or the team-player. Now, I know better and I know that when I am everything to myself, I can be much more for others. We all can. I'm not saying, love ourselves so much that we don't love or help others. I'm just saying it's ok to put ourselves first in a positive way and ensure we are taking care ourselves. When we nourish ourselves, we can be much more productive and healthy for others. It's about thinking higher of ourselves and not putting others ahead of our lives. https://www.insharonsheart.com https://www.instagram.com/insharonsheart/

When it g comes to your life and your business, are you putting yourself out there? Are you stepping out? Trying something new? Trying something exciting? Starting something you haven’t done before, but always wanted to do? If so, awesome, keep going. You’re going to get there. If not yet, I’m with you in praying for more confidence and the strength you need to get there. Stay faithful.

I want us to succeed in doing what we love. There are so many people who don’t do what’s it their heart. That was once me and my lack of confidence was holding me back. Don’t be that scared little person like I was who worried about what people thought. Step out and do what’s in your heart, even if you’re nervous. Your life and your business will thank you for it.

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If You’ve Ever Been Called, “Different, Weird, Crazy, Out there, Stuck up...This One’s For You Kid. This one’s for you kid. And you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. I’ve been called those things many times over the course of my life, because I was the one who didn’t want to be like everyone else & today I’m still that person. Those words I was called never really bothered me, because they were others perception & I could only be myself. So, if you’ve ever been called those things & if you are today, which, by the way, I was just called some of them as recently as a month ago, laugh & let it go.

Don’t be afraid to be yourself. Don’t be afraid to stand alone. Don’t be afraid to go after your dreams. Don’t be afraid to do the hard things. I promise you, you will be better for it & so will the people you will help. There are people who need you to show up. They may not have it in them yet or ever to show up for themselves & you’re the one God has sanctioned to encourage & inspire them. You headed the call & you chose to be chosen & used. Great for you, warrior, lion, champion.

Congratulations for stepping up.

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How are the things in your life? Do you like what you have? Don't have? Whatever the answer, just know that things change.

Let's take things that may not be ideal right now Like maybe you have a less than desirable house, car, or whatever. Know that as long as you speak positive over your situation, believe in yourself, and of course believe God, then grind as much as possible, things will change. They really will. If you can't do all of those things at once (speak, believe, and grind), I totally get it. I completely understand. It was hard for me at one time in my life too. Yet, what I did know is that the things I was lacking was temporary. That's right, I knew God would make a way out of no way, I knew my situation would change, and I believed I would get better. Things eventually improved in my life and things will improve in your life too.

Continue having faith. Faith is never overrated. Faith moves mountains. Remember that always.

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Are you in a mental or physical place and you would rather be somewhere else? If so, I totally understand. I totally get it. Yet, we have to continue going forward no matter where we find ourselves. We have to push through, because we can achieve what we want regardless of the people, places, and things around us. I remember being in a state and city I disliked and no matter how much I tried to like it, I never did and never will. It was so much different than who I was, but I made the best of it, because I always knew it was temporary. I continued to work hard on my dreams and I did achieve great things there. But when it time to go I pretty much ran to a place I wanted to be. And when I got to that new place, my mental health got better, because I was happier there. I was like a fish in water and big things started happening. What I'm saying is that even though we may find ourselves in a mental or physical place, we don't have to resign ourselves to being there forever. We can still see the vision God has for us and we can continue doing the work to get there. Never settle. Dream always. In Sharon's Heart Website In Sharon's Heart YouTube Channel In Sharon's Heart Instagram In Sharon's Heart LinkedIn

When it comes to ensuring your peace is paramount, don't let people, places, and things stop you, your flow, or your grind. Stay focused on the great places you're going and where God is taking you. If anyone is trying to discourage you, don't let them get into your head. Look straight -- look vertically -- look towards heaven and stay connected to where God is taking you.

Years ago I used to let people stop my gifts and talents, because of what they said or didn't say and I don't want that to happen with you. I went through all I went through to tell you, you don't have to go through stagnation in your gifts, because of a bunch of chickens who are afraid of eagles.

Fly eagle, fly.

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When it comes to our business, are we minding it? Are we minding our business literally and figuratively? It's about spending time with people who mind their business, figuratively and literally. It’s about being around people who lift people up, not tear them down. It’s about being around people who bring peace and goodness in the world. It’s about being around people who are building their empires, not tearing them down. It’s about being around people who want to share with entrepreneurs and learn from entrepreneurs.

That’s what it’s about: spending time with people who mind their business.

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Although none of can predict the future, we can at least prepare for it. My questions regarding that are this: since time is going to pass anyway, where do you see yourself in a year? Will you be the same, better, or worse? Will you be closer to living the dream you have for your life? Will be operating in your online business no matter how small? Do you see yourself in a better place?

Envisioning where we want to be and what we want to be doing, is paramount to a successful business and life. We have to at least "see" it -- we have at least see what God has for us. I've come to encourage you to work towards doing something everything to build your online business and you will get there. It won't be overnight, but you will get there. Believe it.

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When it comes to your online business or future online business, what is your nitche'? What is the thing you love doing? Do you know the gift God has given you can multiply the more you use it? Are you using your gift? Do you know what it is? Just know it's going to take effort and no matter what the reality is, we can still do what we want to do in life. It doesn't matter how long it's taking, we can still look forward and get what we want. God will move those mountains into the sea.

In order to become stronger in your gift and building your online business, continue reading this blog and listening to this podcast in order to stay informed and focused. When we're informed and focused it's easier to stand confident. When we stand confident, guess what? We will believe on new and exciting levels in going to where God has for us to go. Believe it.

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Get ready for the shifting. Sometimes in the different cycles of life, we have to go in diverging directions from people we have connected with. Those connections may have been for a long time, but it may be time to shift and move from them. What I mean is that the alignment with certain people has changed and that's ok. No hard feelings. We may still value and believe the same things, but the specific things we have going on differs from they have going on. We have shifted to a new attitude of bigger when they have an attitude of smaller. We still love each other and we still wish each other well, it's just that things are different now and we are starting to align with new and exciting thinkers.

So be alright with God who may well be the author of things shifting in your life and when that's the case, all will definitely be ok. It really will.

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Regarding your gift and protecting your peace, we have to watch who we let speak into our lives. Who are we listening to? Are we around eagles or chickens? Do we let people talk us out of doing what lives in our heart regarding creating different things for our brand and our products for our business? Listen, whatever you want to do, do it as long as you know it's right for you and your business. If you're around great coaches, consultants, and mentors who are giving you good feedback that you can weigh in what's right for your business, go with it.

What I'm saying is that we can listen to the wisdom of the people who want greater for us. And can weed out the noise and the distractions, because they are coming from negative places. So know who you are and who you want to serve and keep moving in that direction.

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I want to continue talking about our God-given gift and fear. Are we afraid of using our gift? Are we letting people talk us out of being focused towards what our gift will do for us and where our gift will take us? Are we planting that gift in good soil, nourishing that gift, and giving it the TLC it needs? We have to continue building despite what we may see around us. We can't let fear get the best of us. I used to operate out of fear and didn't know it until I got out of it. Now I can think back and say, 'oh no, I now realize how I used to think and no mas! I don't ever want to think in a self-defeatist way. I know God has more for me and my business.'

Bottom line: keep moving forward no matter what you may see in the natural. Keep your eye on the vision God has for you and do something everyday to appreciate that gift. It doesn't matter what is around us, we can use our gift for good; to help people; and to build an empire. Yes we can. Be bold and courageous. God's got you. He didn't put that gift in you for nothing. He remembers.

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Let's continue our conversation on your God-given gift. Remember it's ok to make money in your gift, but answer this question: are you using your gift to help yourself and to help others? Do you have your eye on God's vision for your life? If so, great, keep walking towards it. If not, that's ok, but it's time to start walking towards it. Yes, it's time to stop being afraid. It's time to go forth and multiply. Use your gift for good and God will see to it that you are even more blessed in your life and your business. God will see to it that you will continue to be blessed when you are serving people using our gift. He will do that for everyone of us. Yes, He will.

Don't be afraid to do something everyday to build your gift. You will grow better and stronger each day. Then your online business will eventually come as a result. You can do it. You really can. YOU.

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Reminder: you have no competition. Got it? Great.

As I said during yesterday's podcast episode (Protecting My Peace - Day 80), we have no competition, so continue to build your business going full steam ahead. We can't worry about the social media and internet Joneses. All we can do is stay in our lane and when the Lord God tells us to change course, we do just that. As long as we're in tune with what He is saying, then growth will happen even if it's later than sooner.

There was a time in my life when I was afraid of rejection, afraid of judgment, afraid of failure, and afraid of success. As a result I didn't move on my deepest desires. One of those desires was to speak publicly, which is what I'm doing today. I will speak more about this on tomorrow's episode (Protecting My Peace - Day 82).

Just know that you can do what you want and be what you want. Just give yourself time and be open to embracing people. Greater will happen when we are stronger, focused and determined more than ever to get all that God has for us.

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When it comes to protecting your inner peace and the peace of your business, do you know you have no competition? Nope, you don't. There are people doing what you do, but they are no threat or competition, so run your own race. Run the race God has set for you and you. Hebrews 12:1 says, "therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us" (NIV) and another version is, "therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us." (NLT).

Bottom line, stay focused on what you're doing in your life and business and you will make it, because you will be more narrow and targeted in where you're going. Remember, you have no competition.

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How are you doing with your God-given gifts? Are you using them to the best of your ability? Your gifts will still make room for you (Proverbs 18:16), remember that. And also remember that our gifts are not only for us, they're for us to be a blessing in order to bless others. They're not for selfish gain or to say 'look at me, look at me.' Our gifts are to expand the things God wants us to expand regarding His kingdom of light, love, justice, equal rights, peace, joy, and things similar to those. If our gift is not promoting any relating to those things, then there's a problem and perhaps we may not be using our gifts properly.

So if you're using and living your gift every day, continue to do that as you improve your life and the lives of others around you. Nothing is too small when we're grinding every day. Keep using those gifts.

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How are you doing today? Are you encouraging yourself in the Lord God? I certainly hope so and I've come to remind you that you will do what God said you would do -- yes, you will do the special things that live in your heart that God put there. Don't you give up, because of what things seem like in the natural scheme of things -- don't you give up, because it seems everyone else is living your dream. No, you WILL survive and you WILL thrive. Do you believe how much God has for you? Do you believe the vision hasn't moved? Well, believe it, because it's true. God still has the best for you and He wants the best for you. The vision is still there.

If God brought me out from a dark place I was going through a hard time years ago, He will do the same for you. Yes, you can live every ounce of the dream He has for you. Yes, you can live the gift that has been deliberately placed in your heart. God will do it. Yes, He will. Stay encouraged always.

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This is a continuation of our discussion on the importance of doing more. And when we commit to something, doing more may simply mean showing up. Do you show up for yourself? Do you show up for others? Who do you show up for?

I remember a time when I didn't want to show up -- I didn't want to get up for a commitment I made. I was to be at a walking event and it included networking. Yet when the morning of the event came I didn't want to get up and get going, but I thought about the event organizer and decided that going was the right thing to do no matter how I felt. I ended up going and I made a great friend with a person who also showed up. We were of two different ethnic background (me, black and she, white). We immediately made a fast business connection -- diversity at work once again when we are willing to go outside our comfort zones by showing up and doing more, right? At any rate, we can do more by showing up for people. When we show up for people. we show up for ourselves. When we show up for ourselves, we show up for people.

Do more.

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Are you doing more in your personal life and business? Doing more may mean being inconvenienced, which can also mean going out our way in order to get blessings for our lives. When someone conducts training, workshops, or other functions, do we sign up, enroll, or register, but don't show up? Do we make excuses as the days and hours come upon us? Do we convince ourselves that we have something more important to do when we don't? If that's the case, then we're probably missing out on important information and key resources that will help us go forward.

Consider this: the people who show up -- who do more -- are the ones who will get more abundance.

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What are you doing to continue showing up for yourself? Are you striving and thriving? That's what we have to do in order to continue going forward. It doesn't matter what we are going through, if we want to get ahead -- if we want to get to the vision we have for our lives, we must trudge on. You can have what you want, you can have a better life, and you can get what Proverbs 13:22 says, which is, "a good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous."That means you can help your family and friends. You can leave something for them.

And you can also be the first in your family to get the abundance and prosperity God promises any of us. Bottom line: keep going, keep grinding, and keep your head lifted towards heaven. God's got you.

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Regarding protecting our peace, we have to keep on keeping on, on what we need to do as we continue protecting our peace and setting boundaries in our lives. Yes, we are still talking about those boundaries of protection, because they help maintain our joy and peace. Boundaries also help us get clearer in our minds in where we are going, as well as, enable us to get around the right people. Be around the people who are positive and helpful who can serve as mentors, coaches, and consultants and give us feedback in love with our best interest at heart. Be around the people who care about us and want to steer us in the right direction. We can also be that same type of person as we help encourage people, as well. Win - win - win.

Continue to set those boundaries.

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In this sub-series on boundaries, we are still talking about protecting your peace by staying around positive and productive people. Weed out the negative and toxic, because we must be around the things that will make us grow, not die in spirit. Setting boundaries allows us to focus and prosper in what God has for our lives. We are doing nothing wrong when we set boundaries in a polite, respectful, and considerate way. We do not have to say or do anything negative or ugly in the process. Being the stronger person is about displaying the traits Jesus had and continues to bestow on us. Jesus always took the higher road and He always maintained a position of love and strength. We can be more like Jesus too as we set boundaries in our lives. Remember that.

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How are you doing with setting boundaries in your life? We are still on the sub-series of boundaries and the importance of setting them in your life. They must be established in order to keep out the people who do you no good. Do you there are people who will take advantage of our kindness in a minute if we let them? So we have to remain diligent and protect our peace always. When we do that, then we can build in emotionally, spiritually, and physically strong environments for our lives and the lives of others we will help. That's what happened when I finally started to know, believe, and walk in what God was telling me -- I started having boundaries.

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In our Protecting My Peace 'Sub-series' we are still discussing boundaries and why it's important to have them. It's about valuing ourselves and standing strong in self-respect regarding how others treat us. Setting boundaries may involve saying goodbye to having others in our lives if they can't adhere to being respectful and considerate towards us and others, at a minimum. Setting boundaries may involve distancing ourselves from people who love drama because of their toxic world they live their lives in.

It's ok to walk away from those people until there is a consistent amount of positive and productive treatment by them. Take nothing less than top treatment. I'm not saying people should bow down to us, of course not. I'm just saying we are value (Psalm 139:14) and people can respect us just as we respect them with no abuse from either party.

Setting boundaries has made me feel better about myself and thus, has allowed me to focus more on my well-being and that of my business. I will always have boundaries.

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We are still talking about boundaries, which involve protecting us against "abusive" people -- emotionally abusive people. It's important to stay away from people who try to steal our peace and joy. If that means not partaking in their nonsense, so be it, because we will be better off for it in our personal and business lives. It's something I have started doing when I finally opened my eyes to what was being done regarding the negativity spewing out from certain people. I had enough and now I am in a better place of refocus on the things that really matter.

So, set boundaries from the people who don't respect you or your voice. You will be fine as you continue your climb upwards and God will bring better people into your life. It will happen as you continue the positive road of success and victory.

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Continue to protect your peace and part of that means setting boundaries in order to maintain our emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Don't let any person get in the way of that. There are some people who are negative, narcissistic, and toxic who want to take us off our top performance and off our peak performance. We can't let that stop us. We must carry on with the God-given gift He has given us. Whatever that gift is, focus is key to moving to new levels and helping the people who need to hear from us. Don't feel bad for protecting your peace and setting boundaries for your personal and business life. You're not doing anything wrong.

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When it comes to protecting your peace, it's important to focus on you emotional health and the health of your business. If you have started a business, awesome, keep building. If you haven’t started a business yet, let my messages continue to inspire to you start one. No matter what though, keep this in mind: diversity is key to having the best and most productive environments. Different races bring different perspectives based on an individual's walk and their experiences, which are needed in any business, as well as, in life. So continue to expand your mind and your business. You will be better for it.

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How are you doing regarding protecting your peace? Are you taking breaks? There's nothing wrong with doing going on a brief hiatus. In fact, I recommend it. We all need to continue to reflect, yes, however, sometimes we have to isolate ourselves from our surroundings. Jesus did that, so it's all good. Just know that if anything is getting in the way of you showing up strong, weed it out by deleting it from your life. That may mean distancing yourself from certain people, places, and things.

And as a reminder for all business owners/entrepreneurs, what are you doing regarding diversity and bringing in people who look, think, and act differently than you? We have to give people a chance to come into our businesses. We can indeed do that as we continue to keep our standards and values high. There are many people who will be an added benefit to your business. Check them out.

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How are you doing regarding protecting your peace? Are you working on going to new levels? Are you tuning out the noise? How is your online business coming? Continue to work on it and you will do great things. It's about using our God-given gift and leveraging it into a lucrative on-line business. Yes, we can do that and help people at the same time. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You can indeed create something amazing that will improve your life and your gifts will continue to make room for you (Proverbs 18:16).Believe that.

If you need additional help or information regarding creating an online business, I am conducting a webinar, Saturday June 27th, 11am - 12pm titled, "How to Start an Online Business" via Zoom. You can sign up at https://www.meetup.com/womenofmovement/. Continue to work for your business, tune out distractions, and that will help ensure you continue to mind your business.

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This message is to stay true to you and what you want to do in your life. We can't worry about what we see or think we see on social media or the internet. When we stay in tune with what God says, we will make it. God is qualifying us, because that's what happens when we focus on Him and not focus on what people think. So continue to get up and get going. You will make it, you will get your heart's desire, and you will get the great things the Lord God has for you. It will happen when it's supposed to as long as you keep going.

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This is just a reminder to continue writing your goals and stay true to showing up for yourself. There will some people, places, and things that may come against you and what you're trying to do. Don't let those things bother you or get you off your A-game. Remember, David (1/2 Samuel); Joshua, and Esther had many battles that came against them, but they never gave up. Don't you either. You will win the war only as you continue winning more of the little, medium, large, extra-large, and gigantic battles. You will win. Believe it as you continue protecting your peace. God's got you.

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Let's talk about goals. Are you writing your goals down? Do you have them written somewhere? Not only in your head, written down. There's something about the power of the pen, so don't minimize that. Whatever you want for your life can still happen. Do you believe it? You must believe and not let anyone get you off track. Stay focused. Stay grounded. Stay with it. Proverbs 9:23 says all things are possible to those who believe. Yes, God goes above all that we can ever imagine -- all things are probable and inevitable. Believe God has more for your life and watch what He does.

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Remember, the things you can do for your peace are the things that work in your life, so it's ok to do them if they are positive and productive. Some of those things may involve following and unfollowing certain people. You have to know who those people are for yourself. And when it comes to protecting our peace, we can't let anyone tell us what is realistic or unrealistic for our lives. If anyone tells me my goals are unrealistic, I usually have two words for them -- bye bye.

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No matter who and what is around us, we can protect our peace. Whatever positive and productive ways suit you, go with it. If that means following and unfollowing specific people for reasons that help your peace, listen to what that means to your emotional peace. Each person has to do what is best for them. Listen to yourself and what works best in your life. That's what having peace is all about, so as you do your research on specific people, Influencers, leaders, and businesses, you will know how their platform fits into your life. All of our experiences are different, so follow the people with the best messages and platforms brings your the most peace.

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When it comes to getting where we want to be, we have to show up and do the work internally and externally. Showing up is sooooo important. If we're showing up for ourselves, we're going to be ready when opportunity comes. We will make it.

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Do you know your power to be all you can be? If so, good. If not, not so good. Yet, here's the thing: God says you are fearfully and wonderfully made and that you should know that full well (Psalm 139:14). Do you know what that means? It means that you don't have to concern yourself with any person, place, or thing that may come for you for doing the great things God told you to do. Don't concern yourself with adverse or negative things like that. They are truly a waste of time and energy to focus on. Why? Because, "mediocrity attacks excellence" (Michael Beckwith). Another way of saying that is, people who feel inferior will try to make you think you think you're better than everyone else simply because you want something better for your life. Don't believe that, because God says the opposite. So keep it vertical (looking towards the Lord God) and keep going forward.

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When it comes to your personal and business life, who do you have around you? Who is in your life? Do they look or think differently than you? If not, then our growth is limited. It's narrow and restricted when everybody talks and walks the same. When that happens, only but so much growth happens. What the uprising in this country has taught us is that we must be more open-minded and allow people who look like me to be included in your businesses and friendships. It may take awhile to get the right people with great talent, the same values and mission, but we're out there. This is a huge world and people who look like me can be recruited.

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Part of protecting our peace is about having fulfilling relationships with people who don't look like us, but who hold our same values. The best organizations and businesses are those that have people who think differently, but come together for a common cause or mission. Diversity is important to us personally and professionally, because different strokes for different folks. When we have people who bring something unique and different to the table, we can fly like an eagle. Each of us has limited perspectives, so we need each other. I'm not saying to overlook talent and standards when bringing people into our lives and businesses. I'm just saying the more diversity, the better and brighter the outlook.

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Do you know confidence helps you protect your peace? It's true. And it doesn't matter what is going on around you, confidence has to happen if you want to go to new levels in your peace and in your business. Remember my Faith Model? A-Affirmations; B-Belief; and G-Grind? Confidence is one of the things that plays into that model. The Faith Model is my formula for building people and building online businesses with a particular focus on women entrepreneurs. #weneedconfidence

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When it comes to protecting your peace, what do you do when someone is trying to muzzle your voice? How do you maintain your peace in the process? I worked in numerous organizations where my voice wasn't respected or welcomed. Amazing, but true. In fact, I just experienced this very thing recently and I'm here to tell you that no one can stop your voice. God gave you something to say that is worth saying, so don't let anyone censor or restrain the voice you have every right to use in a positive and productive way. Remember that as you go about your life and your business.

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As you know, this Protecting My Peace series is about my audio journal/my reflection time with God. You have heard a myriad of my emotions regarding the things that have been happening in this country. I have not shied away from "showing" you different parts of who I am during this series and I will continue to be transparent. That has helped my peace in so many positive and productive ways.

The current turn my series is taking is that I am starting to talk to faith-based female entrepreneurs -- my super-nitche'. What's on my mind today is as entrepreneurs who want our businesses to grow, we have to remain open-minded to people who don't look and think like us. Yes, they should have our values, yet when we surround ourselves with people who come from a different walk of life, they will offer us information that will help leverage our businesses. They will offer a perspective we never thought about, which can be a game-changer for our businesses. Stay open-minded, because when we build it, they will come as long as we go and get them.

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Hello emerging, aspiring, or seasoned female entrepreneurs, bosses, and CEO's. This message is for you today and will be mostly for you going forward. In the Protecting My Peace series, my voice -- literally and figuratively, has been in different places that have even surprised me. You see, there was a time when was discouraged from speaking up or speaking out by the people who were the leaders in the organizations and businesses I was connected with. As a result, I was muzzled and lost my voice. Today is another story. I speak up and out for the speechless and the people -- primarily women -- who are in a place where they have lost their voice or never had one. Yes, I empower women to move across the earth fearlessly and wonderfully that the Lord God tells us we can move in (Psalm 139:14). So, female entrepreneurs, bosses, and CEO's, be empowered and be encouraged to stand up for something you believe in. God has qualified you to do just that.

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I've talked about goals on previous podcast episodes and when it comes to getting ahead, we can't talk those things enough. Are you achieving your goals? Do you write them down? How are you doing with the vision God has for your life? You can indeed get what you want, but it's going to take speaking certain ways over your life and your business, thinking abundance, and grinding it out. It may take years, but years are going to pass anyway, right? So why not doing your thing in the process? You can get what you want -- we all can. Just know that it will take deliberate effort, is all.

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Regarding protecting our peace, what do you do when you get emotional? And by the way, it's ok for emotions to be all over the place these days as long as we contain them and protect, maintain, and preserve our peace. So, what do you do when your emotions are starting to get out of whack? Doing something positive and productive helps sort those emotions out. One of the ways I protect my peace is during my reflection time with God. It doesn't matter how much noise is going on, I don't let the noise or the distractions throw me off. I maintain my peace and focus.

Don't let any person, place, or thing rattle you to the point of difficult return. Continue to do whatever it is you do to remain calm and relaxed. Continue to be honest with yourself, be positive, be productive, seek help from God and people, and do what it is you do that helps you become better.

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I have a question for you. Do you feel like a winner? There's nothing wrong with saying we're a winner. In fact, those are words that can change our mood. We can continue to say we are a winner no matter how much is coming at us. We can look ourselves in the mirror and say, 'yes I am a winner!' I do it all the time even when I don't feel like I'm winning. Having a positive attitude is never overrated, so even though our emotions may go up and down, we can still find a way to control our emotions by talking to someone and getting our feelings out. Just know that you are a winner, continue to believe that and say it over and over again.

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What are you doing to express your emotions today? If you're like me, they have been all over the place -- angry, sad, scared, and the process starts over again. Yet here's the thing: We don't have to stay in those emotions, because God gives us many ways to express ourselves in the most positive and productive ways. Although there are many negative and adverse things happening right before our eyes, the Lord says, be still and know He is God (Psalm 46:10). That means that although we may be more emotional these days, we can still talk about what we're feeling. Talking is an excellent way to protect our peace. We don't have to go through anything alone. Continue to speak up and speak out in the ways that work the best for you. Keep God front and centered as you continue your relationship with Him. He will speak when you continuously open the doors for an exchange.

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There are still so many things we can do to protect our peace. What are you doing to protect yours? I love the ocean, the lake, or any natural body of water and today we were able to go view the waves when we went to the lake. It's amazing what that does to help sort things out, because it gave me another way to be at peace. Even though we may be going through a rough time, the United States is still the greatest country in the world. That I know, so despite all we're going through, it's important to have a positive attitude regardless. Having a positive attitude doesn't mean saying what we think people want to hear. Having a positive attitude means we can be respectful, honest, open-minded, free to say what's on our mind, and continue to protect our peace in the process.

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When it comes to leadership, what do you do to protect your peace and the peace of those around you? Yes, we must continue the daily grind, however, protecting our peace may include doing things we're not comfortable doing. At the end of the day, it's about zoning in on who we are, taking more chances to increase positive and productive change, and eventually seeing the fruits of our labor.

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In regards to protecting our peace, be reminded that change is going to come -- positive change, but it will not come easy or fast. Yet, we must remain positive and productive nevertheless. The ingrained and deeply rooted power structures will not give in easily, so rough days are ahead. But there's always good news and that is God is still God and He sees the injustices that have been going on for decades upon decades. And just as He freed the Israelites from Egyptian "slavery", He will do the same for people today. Change must come and it can start with each one of us who have had long attitudes of separation and exclusion of certain people. That must stop and we can have people who sit among us who will help us think and operate differently if needed. That's not a problem at all. We have been "helping" people for many years and we will continue to do so as long as our help is respected and warranted. Stay encouraged and faithful, positive change is going to come.

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When it comes to protecting our peace, what do we really stand for? After the many social media posts and protests, what are we doing to expand the message of systematic injustice? What are we doing to be creative or invent something that will help heal broken hearts and expand social change? Posting and talking are great, but what positive and positive things are we planning? How are we using our gift God has given us? If we're not doing anything more, then we're not part of the solution, we're part of the problem.

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This episode of protecting our peace is about staying true to our dreams no matter how long it's taking. Even though we live in crazy times of COVID19 and the other craziness that's going on, we can still focus on our dreams -- we can still focus on our vision for our lives. Don't give up on the plans the Lord God has for you. Nothing can come against the plans of your life, so keep grinding and keep trudging. It will come.

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In these days of protecting of peace, we are met with challenges. There's no doubt about that. We are hit with a pandemic called COVID19 and we have an uprising in the United States that is reaching across the oceans. There are many standing together to fight a system none of could ever have won anyway. It was a system of injustice and injustice is temporary, because it's build on intimidation and fear, which always loses out in the end. There are some who will always believe that power cannot be shared and as a result of that belief, there will be rough days ahead.

Yet, there's good news. Yes, Hebrews 11:1 tells us that we must remain faithful, we must remain "woke" (aware), and we must continue to grind (work very hard). If you come from the neck of the woods I come from then economic power is your friend -- economic power gets us in the room and we will have a seat at the table, which remember, God tells us we can have (Psalm 23:5). So, it doesn't matter if our enemies hate us or not, we still have a right to get what God promised us -- a seat at the table.

Keep that in mind as you continue to grind to build your empire.

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In continuing to protect our peace, we have to get and remain focused on lifting our heads high in a collective gathering of holding hands during this difficult time. God is still on the throne and will have His way. It's a time to dig deep and to say: 'I will not be consumed by any of the affairs of the world. I will do my part to affect change and stay positive amidst a raging storm. I will do what eagles do -- I will soar above it and justice will be done. It may be a long time coming, but it will come. Yes it will.' It doesn't matter where you were born or raised and it doesn't matter your past or your present, keep your head up.

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Today let's celebrate peace by continuing to protect, maintain, and preserve our peace no matter what is going on in the world. Let's continue to celebrate our peace by allowing ourselves to be at a good emotional place within ourselves instead of soaking up all the ugly injustices in the world. In this episode I go a little into detail about my upbringing and how I ended up doing what I'm doing today. Just know that we can still do what God has promised us He wants us to to, so stay encouraged as you continue to protect your peace in these challenging days.

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This day of the Protecting My Peace series is another day to reminder us to keep visualizing what we want for our lives. Sometimes we look around and if it seems like everyone is doing more than we are in our personal lives or business, then that's it! We throw in the towel. We can't do that. We have to stay with the positive and productive things we're doing even it it seems like we're starting low and not getting anywhere. Don't listen to the noise. Stay focused, because starting low is a good thing. It's foundation-building and it's process-experiencing, which leads to us be able to eventually help others after we get to where we want to go. You get it? What I'm saying is not to despise humble, small, or meager beginnings. Stay encouraged in what God has for you and you will get there in due time.

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This is day three of the series within the series where we're talking about my Faith Model or aka the ABG Model. It's a model I have been using for years to climb to level to level. Although I'm far off from where I want to be, I've come a mighty long way by using this model. The model is: A-Affirmations, B-Belief, and G-Grind. Each one is important in climbing to the new and exciting levels the Lord God has for us. It's crucial to have all three. We can't level-up with just one or two. It's a continuous process of all three that repeats itself. Now, let's talk about Grind. Are you grinding? Are you showing up? Are you working? James 2:17 says faith without works in dead, so we have to show up and "show out" for ourselves if we're going to achieve the goals we want in our lives. When we have all three, we're on to something amazing, yet the glorious process continues on and that's perfectly fine.

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We're still talking about the Faith Model, aka the ABG Model, which is A-Affirmations; B-Belief, and G-Grind. My Faith Model is the reason I still show up everyday and it's why I still help myself and help others. It's what makes me tick from sun-up to sun-down. It plays into my "why" kinda sorta. The button line is that we have to believe in something bigger than ourselves in the spirit and in the natural. For me, it's Jesus Christ, as well as, my friends, my coach, and a few others. We have to believe positive, productive, and powerful things over our lives. We are what we think we are (Proverbs 23:7). Who and what do you believe?

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Sometimes I get a common question about how I continue to show up and maintain consistency. Today I'm going to share with you how I changed my life for the better. It's called my Faith Model or the ABG Model, which is A-Affirmations: speak positively and powerfully over our lives; B-Belief: believing great will happen in our lives; and G-Grind: doing the work that will get us where we want to be in our lives. Today we talk about Affirmations. Affirmations is about positive self-talk. Are you speaking positively and powerfully over your life? No matter what happened, is happening now, or will happen, we can speak what we want. We can also pray to God (Jesus), which is speaking and communicating with Him through words.

My Faith Model has worked and continues to work in my life. That's how I keep showing up and moving from level to level. And that's how I help others in my coaching to do the same. We can all get what we want in our lives. It just begins with faith -- the Faith Model.

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Do you know God's vision for your life? Or I should ask, do you know the part of the vision He gives you a glimpse to see? If you know your vision, then great. If you do not know your vision, then keep seeking God (Matthew 6:33) in finding out the big picture He has for your life. How do you do that? Continuously talking to Him and asking Him questions. Knowing our goals and our vision is a big part of protecting an preserving our peace. Write down your goals somewhere and keep them in the same place. It will really help your life. Really.

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When we think about protecting our peace, we can remember that sometimes there will be supporters/helpers and sometimes there will not. If we are ok, focused, and diligent in getting what God says has our name on -- next level, then we will be just fine. It's when we start getting distracted and off our post that we start sinking. When we stay in a positive/productive emotional space then we will recognize sincere genuine authentic support/helps when it comes. So don't get "mad", get glad; no worries, just be happy.

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Regarding protecting our peace, let's talk about support or lack thereof. Do you get the support you want from the people you want it from? If so, awesome. If not, well it's probably not you. It's that we want support from people who may not be able to give it. If people are drained and running on empty, we can't expect them to support us. And whether they support us or not, we have to go ahead without them and proceed full stream forward. Don't let lack of support bother you. God will bring in the people who are best for you. You just wait. It will happen.

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When it comes to protecting your peace, what do you do when you get bored? I'm talking pre-pandemic bored and post-pandemic bored? Just remember this: boredom has led to greatness and boredom has led to failures. Thus, boredom has lead to great investments and inventions and boredom has led to great desperation and despair. Of course we want the former -- we want greater, better, and abundance, which means we have to think twice when we're bored and use our time very wisely.

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When it comes to protecting our peace, asking for help is paramount to our emotional health. Do you ask for help? This is a big world and there are many people who can help us. All we have to do is have the wisdom and insight to pick the right one. However, if we don't seek answers to the problems or issues we may be experiencing, getting the help we need may be difficult. There are resources to help us and some of those resources are in seeking a life coach, therapist, or counselor. There are trustworthy people with integrity who will help you sort out some things and will not share your information with anyone. Seek those people and be ok with asking for help.

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Today's message is about consistency. Yes, showing up when we're supposed to be where we say we're supposed to be. That can be whatever it means to you. It doesn't have to be showing up physically. It can mean showing up emotionally, spiritually, or financially for instance and doing that consistently. It's about walking the walk instead of simply talking the talk, because as we know, talk is cheap. At any rate, consistency is doing the positive and productive things we are supposed to do, which helps protect and maintain our peace. It also helps protect and maintain the peace of the people we show up for.

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How's protecting your peace going these days? Are you settling? Are you getting less than what God has for your life? I settled many times in my life and I finally learned to stop being a people-pleaser and I finally learned to put myself first. Today, I confidently and humbly stand for what I want and need in my life. That attitude of respect for myself has helped me in so many ways and levels of my life. It's about knowing who God says we are and when we know that, we don't settle for less just to make others comfortable. It's about positioning ourselves around positive people with the values and goals we have.

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Do you know when it comes to protecting our peace, there are ways we can remain peaceful even if we mess up? Yes, it's true. When we drop the ball and fall short we can take time to reflect about what we could have done differently. I had to do that yesterday when I messed up during an engagement I had, but I decided to consult God, first. I owed it, then I made the decision to focus on what I should have done in the first place. That's what I'm working on now and great things are coming out of it. What I'm saying is that we don't have to make it a big deal when we disappoint ourselves. We can use any mishap as an opportunity for growth and new developments.

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God said don't look back. Yes, in Genesis 19 He told Lot's wife not to look back on the things He was destroying -- the cites of Sodom and Gomorrah -- He was destroying all the things that meant His people no good. Yet, Lot's wife looked back and she turned into a pillar of salt. She was no more. That's a reminder that God doesn't want us to look back either. He wants us to take our testimony and tell others the lessons of our lives. He wants us to help people just as He did, continuous to do, and will do. What I mean is that we can do things in the ways He will have us to do them according to the will He has over our lives. Yes, we can say, "what would Jesus do?" Then proceed accordingly as we look forward to all the great things He has for us.

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Do you dream? Are you moving towards your dream? Dreams don't have to be huge to live the life God has for us. Dreams don't have to be hard either. They can be something we do everything that can bring us even more abundance and blessings. We can start small and stay small. If we can do it, someone else wants to be a part of it. Dream and do your dream everyday.

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Are you taking up space? What kind of space are you taking up? Positive space? Today, more than ever we have the absolute right to walk in the confidence God gives us, which means we can make our presence know in the most humble way. We can make our presence know by making a positive splash and positive impact. Yes, that's right, Psalm 139:14 tells us we're fearfully and wonderfully made; 2 Corinthians 5:17 says we're new creations in Christ Jesus, 2 Timothy 1:7 says God never gives us a spirit of timidity, fear, anxiety, or nervousness. He gives us a spirit of power, love, and self-control/self-discipline, and Galatians 5:22/23 says there are fruits of the spirit we can walk tall in. So, take up space.

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This is my pep talk to you to keep going forward and stay in the game. It's easy to get distracted and down because things don't seem to be moving, but stay with it -- stay with what you want in your life and the lives of those you love. Stay with God. He's going to come through for you, no worries. Remember, protecting our peace is about taking care of ourselves no matter what is in front us. It doesn't matter what challenges are facing us, we can move to new heights of abundance anyway. I want to remind you of that. Stay with it. These words are for you once again. God's got you.

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Do you know that protecting our peace requires focus? Yes, focus on the things we want to do in our lives -- what we want God to do and letting nothing get in our way. Find someone who has a great work-ethic and who has achieved a level you want to be. Adopt some of their traits. We all need models of success and focus who can help inspire us to greatness too.

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Regarding protecting our peace, we can be ourselves in spite of what others may want us to be. We can't concern ourselves with people who want us to be who they want us to be and don't accept us. God accepts us when we're walking in who He made us to be -- in our authenticity -- in the creation He made us (Genesis 1:26/27). So we don't need to waste a minute with the people who try to gaslight (manipulate) us into being who we're not. We can and must walk in the boldness of the Lord God.

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What do you think about communication when it comes to protecting your peace? Do you know as leaders and even as non-leaders, the right communication is one of the keys to peace? Sometimes being the first to apologize, send a note of thanks or well-wishes even if it's not reciprocated, is the right thing to do? Remember, saying or doing the right thing or righting a wrong takes courage. Also remember that when doing those things, we do them because they're the way Jesus would have us to do them. When we do things unto Him, we can't go wrong no matter if man ever acknowledges it. So, keep communicating effectively. God sees it.

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When it comes to protecting our peace, what do we listen to and who do we listen to? If we're listening to the news alot, than our emotions are probably running the gamut of fear, anxiety, sadness, and probably even depression. Listening to things that don't protect our peace and may be causing other problems for us. We have the choice to change the station. We have power and control over our lives to chose what we let in and when we let those things in. Remember that as we continue to go out of our way to continuously protect our peace.

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When it comes to protecting our peace, how is our focus? Because let me tell you, focus is the key to innovating and creating new things. Focus protects our peace because it invites thinking and assessing in tweaking and learning lessons from our experiences. We can't be distracted by the noise. Yet we can't minimize the "Under Construction" sign -- it's sometimes a good thing, because it means growth and building. Continue to focus on what promotes positive and production.

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Do you know protecting our peace is pushing through no matter how we feel? Protecting our peace goes beyond feelings. We have to see the vision, show up, and do the work if we are to move to next level endeavors. We can find something we love doing, do it, bless people, and continue the process of fine-tuning our craft. Push through.

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Do you write your goals? Do you write what you what to see in your life? When it comes to protecting our peace, writing is always a part of reflection. We don't have to compose anything fancy with fancy writing materials. We can keep it simple if that fits us. God is a big God who hears us no matter how we convey our messages to Him. That's one of the reasons He's the God of the universe.

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As leaders, what are we doing to protect our peace? As leaders, what are we doing to protect the peace to those who follow us? To those who are on our team? Great leadership involves doing the work, showing up, and serving those around us. A calm, cool, collected attitude will help, especially when we're under pressure, as well as, maintaining consistency.

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When it comes to protecting our peace, how much have we thought about our relationship with God? How do we hear from Him during our reflection time? How do we know when He's downloading important information to us? Having quiet moments with God is crucial to the direction we will go.

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When we're protecting our peace we have to continue to move past the noise and tune it out. We also have to keep it moving no matter if we have no idea about the unknown. We are in a pandemic -- COVID19 and we can come out BETTER. It doesn't matter what happened or didn't happen in our past or present, God can give us closure even if man doesn't. We can't use a situation that we feel never ended, to not move. We can use that to be better and stronger for ourselves and the next person.

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I used to have an issue with being patient and that got in the way of protecting my peace. Yes, being impatient got me in trouble until I finally started working on myself. Although being impatient still creeps up every now and then, I am much better today with listening to God and waiting on Him to order my steps and directing my paths. If you are challenged in that area, just know we can get stronger as we continue to do that things we need to in order to protect our peace. It takes practice, but things will get better. Believe it.

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Do you know protecting our peace is about, not only our words, but our tone? It's also about the heart of each person. Although I have a loving and kind heart, I messed up in this area a short time ago. I used the wrong tone when I talked to a person and I the other person understandably was offended. I apologized, yet it's up to the other person to accept it. When we fall short, we assess and reassess, then make the necessary changes. After that, we learn and grow to be better the next time.

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Do you know that part of protecting our peace is about routines? And someone once said, 'routines is the stuff of great legends.' What's your routine? Do you have a great routine? Is it something that's working for you? If so, great for you, keep going. If not, then it's a great time to get a productive routine going. It's never too late and this is a time where we have plenty of time during this COVID19 pandemic.

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Protecting our peace is about knowing that if we went through it, it will be another battle that gave us experience to get closer to winning the war. King David in the bible went through hell with his family and foes, but that didn't stop him. David loved the Lord and the Lord loved David. David had a great relationship with God, because David's heart was loving towards God. That's the main reason God blessed David. It can be the same for us. We have the power to have the life we want. We just have to be willing to continue fighting for it.

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Have you ever heard of the 5 talents? It was a story in Matthew 25 when a boss gave his employees 5, 2, and 1 talent. The ones he gave 5 and 2, used them very well and they doubled, but the one with the 1 talent, didn't use it. He buried it, sat on it, and was cast into the darkness. How many talents were we given? Are we using them? Do we find ourselves cast into a darkness of our own, because we are not using what our daddy (God) gave us? Just a question.

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How's it going regarding protecting your peace? Are you refining and cultivating your craft. What are you doing during these quarantining days? Netflix is awesome, but if that and similar things are all we're doing then will those things help us become better, worse, or the same? That question is only one we can answer. Anyway, we have plenty of time to fine-tune something great we do well and if we do that every day, we will come out better in that area. What you doing in all the time we all have to practice and make ourselves better?

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What are you doing to protect your peace? Are you doing anything to bring you power, confidence, calm, strength, improve self-esteem? If you are, great, keep doing that. If not, then there should be something that clears your mind and brings you positive energy, not less. Ponder that as you search for something you love doing and make that a part of your day every day.

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Do you know protecting our peace is about understanding others and trying our best to know what makes them tick? When we do that, we can get to know their heart as we communicate more. Open, honest, and respectful communication makes our relationships better and life gets better. Getting to know each other is not as complicated as we think when we're willing to be more understanding and compassionate towards others.

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When it comes to protecting our peace, how are we processing the words that come our way? Do we give them or the source of where they came, power? Do we "get mad or get glad"? Do we reflect on them and learn to grow? We can find positive ways in dealing with any hurt or negativity that comes our way by looking within and knowing we don't have to get down about them. We can be strengthened as we maintain our emotional control.

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In this continuing series of Protecting My Peace, the focus has to continue to be on keeping the negative out and embracing the positive. It doesn't matter what we are confronted with and who supports us, we can still choose peace, power, joy, confidence, and strength. Remember, we are in control, not our circumstances.

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Protecting our peace is about the deposits and withdrawals we allow, as well as, how we handle negativity and adversity. Just know you can get through anything you want to get through. You can win in the end, you really can. So, believe it.

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I will be doing a Protecting My Peace series everyday for the near future. This is only a series until I move on with something else that will bless us. Today I talk about ensuring we stay around a positive team of people. Those people should not be many and can be positive and productive family and/or friends. We have to also be open to getting feedback we may not like and be mature enough to deal with that. If we want to grow, we have to be willing to be open for what comes with that.

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It's important to know we have power to protect our peace, joy, and happiness. We can do that through God's word, positive books, and affirmations. Don't let any person, place, or thing steal your peace. Continue to work on yourself and know you can be anything and do anything. Our past doesn't matter. In fact, it can be used to fuel our energy to grow and do ever greater things. Remember what Maya Angelou said: 'what anyone thinks [or says] about me doesn't matter, because it's none of my business.' Carry on as you protect your peace.

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I have great news for you. I've come to tell you once again, you're going to make it through, so speak life to that situation. That's right, Proverbs 4:10-12 says "accept my words, that the years of your life may be many. I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble." That's what the Lord is saying to you. Uh huh, that's what He's saying to all of us. It doesn't matter what you're going through, keep looking forward. You're going to make it through. You really will. You're going to make it through.

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I used to walk around faithless. It was when I didn't know any better. I was totally oblivious to the fact that I was faithless though. I didn't know it until I started walking boldly in faith. Then I wondered how in the world I existed like that -- operating in a hit or miss fashion. At any rate, I'm enlightened now and I can tell you that I don't mess around anymore. Hebrews 11:6 says that without faith it's impossible to please God. I -- you -- we cannot go forward without faith -- without truly believing there is a way to conquer by a force bigger than ourselves. I know that and if you know that, you walk in power. That's it -- we walk in power.

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"Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness" (Hebrews 3:13).

Today I've come to encourage you to stay encouraged even if you have to encourage yourself. And I've come to encourage you to encourage someone else today. Sometimes we may have to dig deep to find that encouragement, but we must make that a priority. We have to stay encouraged and continue on despite it all. Thankfully, we can rely on God throughout it all too, because He is the greatest encourager of them all. And He will give us what we need to get that push of invigoration and inspiration. I thank God He is a loving God, and we know what we're getting with Him everyday. He never changes. Hebrews 13:8 says, He's the same, yesterday, today, and tomorrow. That means He will never flake on us. Be encouraged in knowing that.

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God will use us for great feats if we're willing to be used. It's free will. When He calls us, we make the choice to go. It's a sacrifice. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You want to win? Be willing to go through the obstacle course of life in order to do so. You can do it though, through Christ who lives in you. Philippians 4:13 says, you can do all things through Him who strengthens you. Yes you can.

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It's just a fact of life that God blesses whom He wants, so we can't be mad when others seems to be "more blessed" than we are. There is a time and a place for everyone. In Acts 10:34, "Peter fairly exploded with his good news: “It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you’re from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open."In other words, God will bless who He wants when He wants, because He is no respecter of persons. That's it.

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This is for the people who wanted to do something for a long time, but haven't done it yet, because they think they've run out of time. You haven't run out of time, because you're still breathing. 1 Timothy 1:17says, God is an eternal God; that He exists forever. Whatever God has for you can still happen. Yes, you can still do what you've always wanted to do. Believe that.

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“In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly” (Psalm 5:3). Yes, God hears our prayers even though it may not seem like it. Anyway, I just want to encourage you that the Lord hears you, ok? So stay with it -- stay with it.

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I've come to remind you today that God is with you and He will make a way for you. I know, because He did it for me. It's true. In Joshua 1:5, the Lord said to Joshua, "no one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you"and in verse 9 the Lord said to him,"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” God is saying the same thing to you and I -- that He will never leave us.

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God is the ultimate protector, it gets no better than that. You want more proof? Ok, remember the story of Daniel and the lions den? It was when Daniel was thrown into the lions den based on jealousy and hatred. It happened in In Daniel 6:17-13.

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Do you know it’s ok to start visualizing the visions and dreams God has for us? Do you know that some people stop thinking on what they want to be and do, because they think it's too big for them? I know, because I used to think the same way. Yes I was scared to move and I let the people around me, talk me out of my dreams. I finally realized that they were scared too. Can you believe that? We have to live out what keeps tugging at our heart, because that's God guiding us. Psalm 31:3 says, "for you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me."

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We've heard many people tell the story of David and the evil giant Goliath, but I've never heard anyone say that there were actually two giants in the story. One was Goliath and the other was David. Yes David. 1 Samuel 17 tells the story.

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James 2:14-17 is a reminderthat WE have to make things happen for ourselves and when we start stepping out one step at a time, everything we have been waiting for will eventually come for us. This is the deal: whatever it is we do, whatever it is we're about, whatever it is that aches in our heart to do, we have to stop being afraid to do it. We have to do it scared, but just do it. There are so many people who have been waiting for someone like you and I. Are we doing anything to help or inspire them? I know, because I did the same thing, but you don't have to. Don't make my mistakes. Move faster on your gifts, skills, and the greatness you offer the world.

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My philosophy is this: As long as we keep walking towards the Light -- towards the positive, we will get to where God has for us to go, so why not keep walking forward, right? Why not look forward to tomorrow? Tomorrow is not today and it's not yesterday, so let's at least have the mindset that it offers beautiful and splendid things.

Proverbs 4:10-12 says, "Hear, my son [and daughter], and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many. I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble."

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If you’re in a good place today, that's awesome. I’m glad you made it through. Just in case you aren’t, you will get through too. Romans 8:37-39 says: "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

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Continue to keep going and going and going...Translation: God has much for you and I, so we have to keep toiling and keep rolling. Matthew 6:33says to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all the things He has for us will be added to us. That’s it.

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Do you know that when God says you're going to be blessed with a promise He's made to you, it's going to happen? Because when God said it was going to get done, it's going to get done. Nobody can stop it, nobody can block it, and nobody can influence the outcome. What God has your name on, is for you and only you. "For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God" (2 Corinthians 1:20).

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Sometimes we have good days and sometimes not so good, right? Yet we can't let it get us down. We have to give ourselves a few minutes of sulk time then it's off to the races. I know now that being depressed about our past, present, or even future won't help anybody. But developing a plan of action, will. Just remember, there is something that can done about something. Isaiah 43:2 says, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”

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Won't God do it? Won't God take His people from "nothing" to something, in an instant? He did it all throughout the bible. There are many stories about the nothing, low, underdogs who triumphed over undeniable feats (1 Corinthians 1:27-29). Don't you just love the the spirit of the underdog? I know I do.

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Today I want to share a little about what Proverbs 3:13-18 says. Maybe it'll bless you with something that is on your mind today.

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“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed."

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Proverbs 16:3 says, "commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." You know what that means, right? It means great things for you and I when we do the work. Yes that means when we're not sitting around like I used to do. It means living every day to achieve all that God has for us. Yesssssss.

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Have you ever heard Habakkuk 2:2/3? It's scripture that talks about seeing a vision, writing it down, working towards it, and waiting for it to come. Now waiting doesn't just mean sitting around. It means working, because remember, faith without works is dead, right? The scripture says: "Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay."

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Has anyone ever told you, your words have power? If not, I'm coming to tell you to start believing they in fact do have power, much power. Proverbs 18:21 says, "death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits."

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Do know God is watching our every move? Yes, and do you know He's with us when we do things right and when we do things wrong? I don't know about you, but that gives me peace and solace especially when some of my days are not good. Yes, I know He will never leave me or forsake me. How about you? Are you aware of that? I'm sure you are, but listen to this: Psalm 121:7/8 says, "The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life. The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever."

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Once upon a time I didn't think the Lord was pleased with me. You see, I had made some mistakes. I had dropped the ball. And I had made some stupid decisions. I wasn't feeling too hot about myself either at that time, because I had disappointed even myself and I eventually forgave myself. Yet, I was wrong about God. Yes, Psalm 139:14 is proof of that. And I know it, because Romans 8:1 also tells me there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. So, yes, the Lord is pleased with me, that I know.

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Proverbs 9:9 says, "give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning."That verse is saying, put your energy into a person who is open to hearing and accepting wisdom. Doing so will get better results, because such a person is interested in doing what God would have him to do, and will become wiser as a result. Yes. A scoffer, on the other hand, is the opposite. That person doesn't believe God or the wisdom that comes from God.

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Are you seeking anyone? God, perhaps? Who are you seeking? Because Proverbs 8:17says,"I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me." Yes, Proverbs 8:17 is God talking. Do you hear Him?

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Proverbs 28:22 is another way of saying that when God blesses us with things we can use to give to people, we should do it. And it doesn't matter what it is, nothing is too small or too big to help someone. You've heard the phrase, someone's trash is someone else's treasure, right? Well, there you go. There is someone who can benefit from someone. We just have to have a willing heart, is all.

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Proverbs 27:17says, "iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." What that means is that the people who are around us are the people who make us better and vice versa. Or at least it should be that way.

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"Like a dog that returns to his vomit, is a fool who repeats his folly. Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him." Those verses come from Proverbs 26:11/12. Don't go back. Don't go backwards. In fact, don't even look back. Don't repeat folly, absurdity, or recklessness. And I'm not just talking to you. I'm talking to myself.

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Proverbs 25:28 says, "a man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls." That's a tough one right there and you know what it means, right? Exactly. It means we have to extend respect and courtesy to those who we might not think have been the best to us -- have been the nicest to us. Let me just put it that way. We have to do that and we have to maintain self-control. And let me just say this: that is easier said than done.

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"For by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory" (Proverbs 24:6). We should have relationships where we strengthen each other. Those things are important.

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A good question we can ask ourselves is, what type of heart do we have, because according to Proverbs 21:2, God looks at the heart, He weighs what's in our heart. What do you think about that? What lives in your heart?

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I say stay away from it, from strife, animosity, bickering, and arguments. None of it will do us any good. How does any of it help anybody? Relationships are not strengthened by it, so why bother, right? So, let's be wise, not foolish. "It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling" (Proverbs 20:3).

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Proverbs 19:1 says, "better is a poor person who walks in his integrity, than one who is crooked in speech, and is a fool." How important is walking in integrity to you? How important is others walking in integrity? According to the dictionary, other words for integrity are: character, decency, goodness, honesty, morality, righteousness, uprightness, and virtue. Sounds like the fruits of the spirit huh (Galatians 5:22/23)?

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"The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues." That's Proverbs 17:27/28. If you go back a few devotionals/podcasts, you will remember me saying that a few years ago my mouth got me in trouble when I didn't know when to shut it. Back then I used to talk just to talk instead of talking if and when I had something to say.

When we speak, people should stop in their tracks and wait to hear what we have to say. Wouldn't it be nice to operate like that? Why can't we? We can in fact if we will just study to show ourselves approved (2 Timothy 2:15)and speak when spoken to. I had to learn that through the school of hard-knocks and guess what? I'm still learning.

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What are you building? Is it being built on a solid foundation? Is it prospering? It is leveling up? Does it have a future? Or it is going in the other direction? Proverbs 14:1says, "the wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down."

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Proverbs 13:3 says, "Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin." Boy, oh boy, do I know this scripture. And I'm not saying that to boast either. In fact, I have learned some time ago that pride and boasting won't get anybody that far at all.

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"Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid." Those are not my words. They are what the scripture says. Yes, Proverbs 12:1, to be exact. You know what it's saying, right? It's saying that those of us who can learn from our mistakes, take good advice, and gain wisdom, are more disciplined and usually better off than those of us who don't do those things. We're in a much better place than those of us who don't listen, who think we know everything, and who never take advice from anybody, because we feel we're above reproof, rebuke, constructive feedback, or above constructive criticism from people who care about us and who want to help us. That is quite stupid, wouldn't you say?

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Sometimes being humble comes at a price, doesn't it? Can any of you identify with that? I know I can. Proverbs 11:2 hits home for me, because I had to learn it the hard way and unfortunately I have too many examples to prove it. But I will share just one. Proverbs 11:2 says, "when pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom."

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"He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a wise son; he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame" (Proverbs 10:4/5).

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Proverbs 7 says, "My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as the apple of your eye; bind them on your fingers write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend..."

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Are you focused on the important things God wants you to do or are you letting distractions get the best of you? Is time running out for you or are you using your time wisely? Do you know the time is now to do what the Lord told us to do? Let me tell you, I know all about distractions and I know all about lazy time. And I don't want anybody else to live there. Psalm 37:4 says to delight ourselves in the Lord, and He will give us the desires of our heart.

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Today.s Daily Devotional episode is Proverbs 3 in its entirety. Be encouraged in the Lord as you go about your day today.

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Psalm 27 speaks for itself. Whatever you need today, God is there for your every need. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ WebinarCourses: in-sharons-heart.thinkific.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

Do you know your testimony, your walk, your journey, and what you've gone through in your life, is important to people? Do you know you are special just because you weathered storms and you're still standing? It's true, because God wants to turn your tests into your testimony? There was a woman in John 4:39-42. She was the Samaritan Woman who spoke to Jesus at the well.

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Isaiah 43:19 says, "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."God is working. Do you feel it? Do you sense it? Because, He's doing what only He can do -- something abundantly amazing.

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You're not growing weary are you? You're hanging in there, aren't you? And you're most definitely not giving up, right? I certainly hope not, because you're going to get there. You have to believe that. We're going to get there. Yes, we're going to get to where it is God is taking us. So we can't get so tired and weary that we're not staying battle-ready and we're not staying strong in the Lord. We have to see great things for ourselves like Ruth did. in the book of Ruth.

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Do you know God loves us in spite of our mistakes? Do you know God loves us in spite of ourselves? And do you know that when we make a mistake and ask God for forgiveness, He will forgive us, because His love runs that deep? This is it: Even though we fall short. Even though we made bad and downright stupid mistakes and choices, God still loves us. And God still wants to give us His best. Why? we were made in His own image (Genesis 1:27) and He knew us before we were born (Jeremiah 1:5).

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Do you know it just may be part of God's plan that you are where you are, in order to help someone or to help a group of people? It just may be that God set you up for something greater than yourself for such a time as this, which is whatever particular time that is for you. That was the case in Esther 4:13-17 when Esther was the chosen one who married the king and which was one of the key reasons she was put into place to marry him. It turns out that Esther was to be instrumental in saving her people -- the Jews -- against destruction.

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Do you know God has a will for our lives? Yes, it's really true. He has a will for our lives when we surrender all to Him. So when we make a decision to surrender all we have -- to surrender our will to Him, then God honors that. Only we know what that means though. Only we know what's in our lives that God has been dealing with us on. Only we know that person, place, or thing we need to lose in order to find ourselves. That something stays with us until we surrender -- until we really give it to God -- until we can really let Him have our right to "own" it. We give it to Him to own it. When we give that up then God will take it over and He will be the one who will take care of it on our behalf.

Isaiah 41:10 says, "fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Yes. It's all about trusting God with no strings attached, because God has a will for our lives when we surrender all to Him.

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Sometimes we need all the strength we can get, don't we? Do you need to get though anything in particular today? If so, remember Jesus is still Lord and when we trust in Him with all our heart, and not rely on our own understanding, He will bring us through yet again. Yes, Proverbs 3:5 says, to "trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." When we do that, we will be stronger with the things that will come our way. Our strength comes from the Lord and He gives us what we need to be strong enough to conquer the obstacles that will surely come.

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I have some questions for you. How much do you visualize where you want God to take you? How often do you see yourself going to big places? Doing big things? Talking to the people you never imagined you'd talk to? Sitting next to a person you always admired from afar? What do you imagine for yourself? What do you dream about? What has eluded you, because you didn't think you were worthy of it?

In Genesis 15:1, God told Abram in a vision, "do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great." And as we know, God kept His promise. Abram became Abraham and he indeed became great.

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Do you know you were made in love? You were created by God and in the image of God. God, the creator of the universe, the creator of mankind, the creator of all things great, which includes love. Yes, God is love and God only operates in love. He is also allpower, wisdom, and authority. God is the Great I Am (Exodus 3:14).

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Do you know God is present right now and He's moving in the atmosphere? Yes, He's in the midst at this very moment. Do you need Him for anything? Psalm 46:1-3 says, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling."That scripture is saying with God we will not be moved, because we have nothing to fear with Him in the midst of our circumstances.

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Sometimes we simply have to encourage ourselves. Yes, sometimes we have to encourage in the Lord -- in God. And if that requires dancing or whatever it is you want to do in Jesus name, then do it. 2 Samuel 6:14says, "and David danced before the Lord with all his might."

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Are we moving with the flow of God? I looked up the word stream, and a stream is a continuous flow of motion. It moves right along with the flow. Are we going in the direction God would have for us to go? Are we moving along in His stream? Did you know God makes the crooked places straight? Yes, it's true. In Isaiah 45:2, God said "I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron."

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Do you know it’s wise to visualize your visions and dreams? Yes it is, because God has them for you, so you have to see what He has for you. I'm talking about operating in what has been in your heart for so long now that you may be wondering if it's ever going to come. But, don't grow weary and don't grow tired that you don't take time to make another move. You have to make the time. Yes, you have to keep those visions and dreams in your sight.

Habakkuk 2:2/3 says, "And then God answered: “Write this. Write what you see. Write it out in big block letters so that it can be read on the run. This vision-message is a witness pointing to what’s coming. It aches for the coming—it can hardly wait! And it doesn’t lie. If it seems slow in coming, wait. It’s on its way. It will come right on time."

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Do you know that when we move, God moves? Yes, sometimes He's simply waiting for us to make a move of faith on that thing we've been wanting to get done. We have to move and operate in faith. Hebrews 11:6 says, "and without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." And James 2:14-16 speaks to faith without works being dead.

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Do you know you have joy and victory? Yes, it's in you and it doesn't matter what is coming at you either. So, continue to believe you already have the joy and you already have the victory. Speak it over your life -- often and as much as possible, because it makes a difference. Speak life over your life. Psalm 3 was one of many, David's prayers to the Lord.

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Do you need God to act on your behalf today? Do you need God to intervene in anything in your life? Do you need Him to straighten out anything? Jeremiah 29:12 says, 'then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you." So if there is anything that needs to be straightened out for your life, know that God will go before you and He will line things up. Yes, He will make the crooked places straight and He will level the mountains for you (Isaiah 45:2). Focus on Him and He will see to it that things line up the way they're supposed to in your life regardless of what it looks like in the natural. Be encouraged today as you continue on in your faith walk with the Lord. He will come through for you and He will continuously line things up for you. He will do it.

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Do you know, God knew what he was doing from the very beginning? Romans 8:29:39 tells the story of His love for us and His sending His only son to intercede for us. Relish in those scriptures, because those words were sent to encourage you today that you have not failed, because God has called you to by name to greater heights even though He knew everything that happened, would happen. That's great news for you, so don't let anything stop you. Nothing.

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I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever" (Psalm 86:12).I’ve come to remind you to be encouraged in what you’re doing. You have been serving God and it hasn't been in vain.

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1 Samuel 17:45-49 is the story of David and Goliath. Some of you may be familiar with the popular story of David and the giant, Goliath. It was about the story of when a giant -- a formidable foe -- intimidated, scared, and terrorized a people. But it didn't end well for him. You see, when God is for you, who can be against you, right? Comon somebody. I've come to remind you that giants fall.

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"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).I just want to encourage you to keep looking up, keep following the light, and to keep the plans God has for your life, front and centered. Continue to look up towards heaven no matter what you're going through. If you're not going through anything, then that's good, just continue to ensure your gaze is still on the Lord.

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“Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing" (Psalm 16:1). Do you believe what David was conveying in those words? God will answer your righteous prayers and God will meet you exactly where you are. God took care of David and He will do the same for you and I. Have you spoken to God today? Have you called out to Him? He will answer you and He will not abandon your soul. Instead, He will give you all you need and He will do that right now.

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1 Thessalonians 4 speaks to living a life for God, which can indeed be a full joyous life. Verses 1/2 say, "Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more. For you remember what we taught you by the authority of the Lord Jesus." Let's not make living for the Lord difficult. Let's do what it is He wants us to do in spirit and in truth.

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Are you an eagle? Do you know, eagles fly above the storm and they wait for the winds to carry them to greater heights? As you going through anything today? Are you worried about anything in particular? Just know, you can rise above it all. Nothing is too big for God. You can soar to great heights, because the Lord gives you the strength you need to do it. Have you called on Him to help you? To guide you? We all need Him. Do you know God gives you the fortitude to fly like an eagle? Yes, that's right, embrace what you are becoming if you are going through a storm, because you can give others hope that they too, can come out on top when they don't give up on what the Lord has for their life. You can help others soar too, just like the amazing eagle helps us. Philippians 4:13 says, you can do and get through all things through God who gives you the strength. Your faith will help you fly above the storm and your faith will move in your life as you are able to fly above the storm. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ WebinarCourses: in-sharons-heart.thinkific.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

In the bible, David had heart -- the heart of a godly champion. That's the heart a person has for Christ when they refuse to give up. Psalm 31:24says, "Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!"That means when we're strong and courageous, we will be able to stand the pressure just like David did -- a man after God's own heart (Acts 13:22).

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Do you know you are valuable, precious, and substantial to God? That clearly means you're royalty because you are a descendant of kings andof The King. And royalty gets the best God has, it doesn't get sloppy seconds or the left-overs. Peter 2:9 says, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”Royalty!

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Proverbs 27:17 says, "iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." What that means is that the people who are around us are the people who make us better and we make them better. Or at least it should be that way. I Googled some iron synonyms and some of the words were: uncompromising, unrelenting, unyielding, unbending, resolute, resolved, determined, firm, steadfast, and unwavering. All of those words can convey that if a person is like iron, they are fixed, gazed, and purposeful in what they want and nothing will stop them. So I ask, are you like iron?

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Psalm 37:5/6 says,"Commit your way to the Lord, trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." Don't give up when you're so close. We have to roll during the good and the challenging times -- the sweet and the bitter. That's life and only the fittest survive to the fullest.

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Does any part of strive fit you? Are you striving? If the Lord has you here, that means striving means you must go on. All of us, because a godly life offers so much. Jesus said, “you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37).

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1 John 1:5-7. is proof that God's goodness and mercy endures forever. When we walk with Him, we walk in, we are forgiven.

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Do you know you were born on purpose for a purpose? Oh yes and do you know because of that, better days are coming for you? God is aware of what He is still going to have you to do in this life. And He is aware that no weapon that is plotted, connived, schemed, or conspired against you, will ever harm you. Isaiah 61:2-4 says God will comfort you and provide for you. And He will bestow on you, a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. Uh huh, He will do it.

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I have some great news for you and that is, “Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land and everlasting joy will be yours" (Isaiah 61:7). That's great news exclusively for you. And oh yeah...and congratulations.

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Questions: Who do you run to when you need somebody to talk to 24/7? Who do you run to when you need somebody to listen to you 24/7? Did you hear that? I said 24 hours of the day, 7 days a week. Who is that person? You see, God is the beginning and the end. There is nobody else like Him. Period. God is the alpha and the omega. God is the Great I Am. God is it. God is.

Psalm 31:1 says "I run to you, God; I run for dear life." Nobody else can take God's place. Do you need to talk to Him today? Tonight? Whenever? He's always waiting and He's always there for you. Psalm 31:23 says, "God takes care of all who stay close to him." Who do you run to?

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Do you know that when God is for you, it doesn't matter who is against you? Do you know that? You see, when God's agreement, covenant, and contract has already been established, it's a done deal -- signed, sealed, and delivered. That's it. Your God-given desires will still happen for you. Nobody can stop them, nobody can block them, and nobody can put any obstacle in front of them that will prevent them from happening. God has placed His seal of approval on them. And nothing can't stop God. Nothing. Nothing.

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Do you have power? Do you walk in love? You you exercise self-control? Being able to have those things in our lives may not come easy, but they are available to us when working on ourselves every day. Yes, power, love, and self-control can come to us as we walk in God's truth. Do you know 2 Timothy 1:7 is scripture we can stand on regarding those things?

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Have you ever the story or parable of the sower? It comes from Mark 4:9-20 and talks about those are four categories of "hearing", which are:

Seed along the path: the person who hears, but absolutely nothing changes?
Seed on rocky ground: the person who hears and is all excited until trouble and challenges come?
Seed among thorns: the person who hears, but worry, greed, and deception gets the best of him?
Seed on good ground: the person who hears and accepts what he hears, and who produces great things in his life and the life of others?

Which one are you?

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James 1:2-8 means, that as we persevere and stay in close contact with God, He will ensure we finish what we started. Some synonyms for persevere are: press on; endure, hold on, stand firm, maintain, be determined, carry on, stay the course, and the list goes on. This is the deal: Hang tough despite anything you've gone through, you're going through now, or you will go through.

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Are you an overcomer? Have you climbed up mountains? Clawed out of valleys? Made it through fires? In other words, have you been through anything that has been so challenging that's it made you better, faster, and stronger? It's made you the person you are today? If so, that makes you an overcomer. John 16:33 says, In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

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"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours" (Mark 11:24).Do you believe it? Listen, when we believe God has more for our lives, we will receive all He has for us. We have to start asking and praying for what it is we want. Do you do that?

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"He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much" (Luke 16:10). That scripture reminds us not to despise or fret over the little things -- over the things that start small.

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Past, present, future. It doesn't matter what happened. It doesn't matter what is happening now. And it doesn't matter what will happen, God is ordering our steps. When we follow Him, He ensures our steps are made perfect. Psalms 91:1/2 says "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

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We have to get to the point where we are living our gifts and we can no longer be concerned about what people say about us. I was for a long time and it stopped me from stepping out, but don't you know the devil is a liar? Jeremiah 1:5 tells us God knew us before we were even born, so don't you think He wants to use us for a bigger purpose than just being scared about what people think? Exactly.

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Do you know God sees and hears you? He hasn’t forgotten about you? It’s true. Have you ever heard, the teacher is always quiet during the test? Well, guess what? God might be silent right now, but He knows what He’s going to do and He’s waiting for the right time to move. His timing is impeccable. So stay faithful, God is present. He sees and He hears you. Romans 8:28 says, "and we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."

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Do you know one of the many great things about God is that He loves you for you. Yes, He loves all of us no matter the state we're in. We can't do anything that will change that. Isn't that great? In Jeremiah 1:5 He says, “before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” God gets you -- God understands you -- God made you -- God loves you. Isn't that great?

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Y ou want energy? Then let me tell you, you can have it? There's no energy looking back though. And yes I'm telling myself that more than anybody, because I used to look back all the time it seemed. Every turn around I was thinking too long about the things I couldn't change and I had to finally face it that I had to look on those things as learning lessons. Proverbs 28:1 says, the wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion."

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Do you know that carrying out the mission and assignment God has for us is like flying an plane? Yes, because it takes precision, focus, and strength. And we can do it, because that’s what God birthed in us to do. Yes, we can't fly planes necessarily, but we can carry out the mission God has for us. 2 Corinthians 8:11says, "Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means."It's about carrying out that mission. What are we here for? What are you here for? What am I here for? We need to know that.

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If you've been reading my blog/devotional or listening to my podcast, you know I'm on this losing weight thing, but it's not the weight you may think. It's not about losing lbs. Romans 8:28, which says, "and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." That's what it's about.

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Today I'm looking ahead; walking ahead, and talking ahead. You know what that means? It means my sights are towards tomorrow -- towards the future. Proverbs 4:10-12 says, "Hear, my son[and daughter], and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many. I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble."Keep going forward as you looks towards great and glorious tomorrows, now and forever more.

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Staying power equals: Perseverance, bounce-back, strength, push-through, determination...Remember, Joshua? He had staying power. He was one of the courageous spies Moses sent into Canaan and who wasn't intimidated by any giant he may have encountered (Numbers 13).

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In the story of the blind man in John 9 when Jesus healed him from his blindness, the story actually has a deeper meaning besides just being a story of a miracle. Yes, it's a fact that Jesus makes the impossible possible in order to show people who He is. That was His main purpose for healing the blind man.

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You ever heard the verse that, 'without faith it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him?' It comes from Hebrews 11:6 and let me tell you that if you want some big things to change and some big things to happen in life, you're going to have to put some faith on it. Yes, you're going to have to put some faith on those unbelievable things you want to come to you. It doesn't matter what they are, faith will get you there.

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Yes, God did it again. He made a way when I didn't know what would happen. We can never doubt Him, because He's the God of all-things-are-possible-for-those-who-believe. That's why He's God all by himself.

Joshua 1:5, says "No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you."And God is saying the same thing to you right now.

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Today is a new day. Let's not go another day or another year without speaking things as if they were, speaking the things you want into the atmosphere. There's power in that, I'm telling you. It's time to start saying, it's my time. Isaiah 43:2bsays, ‘when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.’ In fact, guess what? You will be empowered through the Lord, Jesus Christ to do what you were born to do, because of the fire. That's right. It will not stop you. God will always be you.

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Do you know you have the power to speak things into existence? Do you know you have the power to change your atmosphere? Oh yes, so speak life to your life and know that the Lord's Word never comes back void. It is always alive and active. It's never too late to start speaking over your life. In Mark 11:24 Jesus says, "therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours"and Proverbs 23:7 says, "for as a man thinks in his heart, so is he."

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Do you know you have joy and victory? Well, do you? Because, it's in you. It really is and it doesn't matter what's coming at you either, continue to know that you already have the joy and the victory. Psalm3 was David's prayer to the Lord when it seemed all was lost, when those who were the closest to him were trying to defeat him. But God -- ohhhhh God -- was there when no one else was, so David turned to Him.

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Do you know that what God promised you, is still there? Oh yes, it's still there. It's just that you can't see it in the natural. You can only see it with your spiritual eyes. You see, that's how faith works. Hebrews 11:1 is the proof.

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Romans 12:2 says, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." It's about trying to be better every day.

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And the Lord did not remove the pillar of cloud or pillar of fire from its place in front of the people" (Exodus 13:21/22). Walk in His ways and watch where He takes you. You will get to the promised land. Stay encouraged in your walk.

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Are you focused on the important things God wants you to do or are you letting distractions get the best of you? Is time running out for you or are you using your time wisely? Do you know the time is now to do what the Lord told us to do? Let me tell you, I know all about distractions and I know all about lazy time. And I don't want anybody else to live there.

Psalm 37:4 says to delight ourselves in the Lord, and He will give us the desires of our heart. We just start have to take our time here seriously, because it will be a shame for our time to run out. We just have to start from where we are now, work hard, and move on to the great things the Lord has for us. When we do that, we will make it.

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I’m gonna make a change for once in my life. It's going to feel real good, going make a difference, I'm going to make it right. As I turn up the collar on my favorite winter coat, this wind is blowing my mind. I see the kids in the street with not enough to eat. Who am I to be blind pretending not to see their needs? A summer's disregard, a broken bottle top, and one man's soul. They follow each other on the wind you know, because they got nowhere to go. That's why I want you to know, I'm starting with the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to change his ways and no message could have been any clearer. If you want you make the world a better place take a look at yourself and then make a change.

Those are the lyrics to Michael Jackson's song, Man in the Mirror. And those lyrics along with 2 Corinthians 5:17 are such a reminder and a conviction to me today, that I am indeed a new creation who has much work to do in my life. And I am starting with myself -- with the girl in the mirror, to make things right -- yes, to make things the way the Lord would have me to make them. I'm starting with the girl in the mirror. I'm starting to change my ways. I'm starting with the girl in the mirror. I'm making the world a better place. Today.

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The blessed diligent is called blessed for a reason. It's because they do not stop. They continue on even when they're tired. Yes, the Lord blesses the diligent, the active, the persistent, the laborious. Proverbs 10:4 says, "poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich."

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Isaiah 43:19 says, "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."God is working. Do you feel it? Do you sense it? Because, He's doing what only He can do -- something abundantly amazing.

I've heard many people tell the story of David and the evil giant Goliath, but I've never heard anyone say that there were actually two giants in the story. One was Goliath and the other was David. Yes David. 1 Samuel 17 tells the story. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ WebinarCourses: in-sharons-heart.thinkific.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

Do you know God talks to people everyday? The question is, do we hear what He has to tell us? Isaiah 40:28:31 is proof.

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I've come to remind you that God remembers what He promised you. He still has favor, grace and mercy for you and His promises never come back void when we believe Him at His word. He is also and always will be a forgiving God. We have to have faith that He will do what He said He would. Remember what Jeremiah 29:11 says.

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I read two quotes the other day. One said, "hitting rock bottom has produced greater leaders than having an easy life" and the other said, "there are no strong people who have had an easy past." And I totally agree with them both. Let me ask you this: Can you name one person in the bible who was a great leader who didn't go through anything? Can you a great leader who wasn't in the bible who didn't go through anything? I cannot.

2 Timothy 1:8 says "Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord." And not only does that mean not to ashamed of God. It means not to be ashamed of what He's done for us.

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Hope and faith are pretty much the same thing, because alot of hope -- if that's possible -- equals a mustard seed of faith. And you know about mustard seeds. They're excessively small, but once they burst open, watch out. It's an explosion of goodness all over. Don't you just love a faithful attitude? I do. Jesus said, "if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20)

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I have a friend who is a backsliding Christian. Yet she continuously uses God's word over her life. She's not living the way a traditional Christian lives, but let me tell you, she believes what the bible says and she has several verses that she quotes all the time. Her life is pretty abundant too. What do you think about that? I know what I think about it and that is what Isaiah 55:11 says, which is: "so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." God is not a respecter of persons and He will bless who He wants to bless.

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So I was looking at a person who posted her podcast numbers on a social media site. And I have to admit, they were very impressive. Her podcast was only published for less than 6 months and the growth was remarkable. While looking at her post I thought about my numbers and how much longer I had my podcast, but how much smaller my numbers were. And for a quick moment I began to ask God why, but it wasn't 2 seconds later -- literally -- that I stopped mid-thought and said, 'I'm happy for her podcast and I'm happy for my podcast too.' You see how quickly I shifted my thoughts? We have to be careful and be cognizant of what Philippians 4:7 says, which is: "and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

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There are so many remarkable people in the bible who went through the fire, but because of their faith, they come out unscathed. They didn't give in or they didn't give up when their back was against the wall. They continued on despite any obstacle around them. Do you know, when challenges come, if we will just continue to hang in there and keep trudging along, something great is bound to happen? It may not be right away, but eventually it will happen. Hebrews 11 tells about many of those people.

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"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. That's according to the story in 1 John 1:1-18).

Today I've come to remind you about what 2 Corinthians 5:17 says about you and that is, you are a new creation, because of the God who lives in you. That means you have the inherited right to be exactly who you are and nobody else.

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Have you ever heard of the Hall of Faith? It's in Hebrews 11 and it highlights different leaders God brought from the valley to the mountain tops. He used people who were once broken and low, but had so much faith that God blessed and used them to influence many people and draw them to God.

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Do you know that when God says you're going to be blessed with a promise He's made to you, it's going to happen? Because when God said it was going to get done, it's going to get done. Nobody can stop it, nobody can block it, and nobody can influence the outcome. Nobody. "For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God" (2 Corinthians 1:20).

I know it's cliche' and I know we tend to use the phrase over and over again, yet I'm going to say it and that it, "don't give up." Don't give up on where the Lord is taking you. It's easy to stop when it seems nothing is working or nothing is happening. Yet, if you will continue on, things will happen. Proverbs 4:25 says, “let your eyes look directly forward and your gaze be straight before you.”

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How are you feeling today? What kind of head space have been you in lately? I ask, because I'm just wondering if anybody feels like me -- free like me. Free as an eagle. Free as free can be. That's right, out with doing business the old stale way and in with a fresh new operation. God tells me he doesn't give me a spirit of fear or timidity (2 Timothy 1:7), but He gives me a spirit of love, confidence, power, self-control, and joy.

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Leaders have to open our mouths more, because it really helps people to know they're not alone and God will help them get through just like He helped us. Isaiah 61:7 says, "Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours."

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Abraham didn't know exactly how to get there. He just knew what direction to go and he went by faith. He didn't have all the answers. He was just going on the promise of what God told him, because he knew God would be with him. And guess what happened? God made Abraham's name great; God made Abraham a man of great wealth, a leader of kings, the father of many nations (Genesis 17:5), and we are still talking about him today.

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No matter the season -- good or bad -- hot or cold -- up or down, when we continue on we will reach that mountain peak. We just can't stop, so don't let anything stop you. Keep going, because we never know when God has the season for us. Genesis 8:22 says, "While the earth remains, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.”

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Are you close to your breakthrough victory? Isaiah 43:14-28 talks about God's promise of victory with verse 19 saying, "For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland." Did you hear that? God is about to do work!

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You know, sometimes in life just when it seems things are looking up, you turn around and boom, a step backwards. Just when you were starting to see a change, a shift, some forward motion, things slow almost to a standstill. And before I say another word, I think about Isaiah 40:29-31.

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Do you know it's not about how and where you started in life, it's about where you end up? Yes. Where do you want to go? You can get there and it doesn't matter what anybody says either. You can get there by the grace and strength that God gives you. So, if you're not feeling as strong as you like today, you will come through and become stronger despite it all. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 is proof.

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Matthew 23:1-12 tells about Jesus telling the religion scholars and Pharisees about how to treat people and He tells people there is only one Lord and Savior and that is He Himself. And I praise the Lord for Jesus.

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What's your pattern of seeking and finding God's vision over your life? I'm just curious, because sometimes what we think is destiny for us, may not be. 1 John 5:13-21 talks about that and verse 14 says, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us."

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If you made a New Year's resolution or whatever resolution you want to call it, to say goodbye to the old you, congratulations, I will see you on Greater Street. In the interim though, Romans 8:12-17 can inspire you.

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Do you know that your time is coming? Do you know that challenging times don't last? And do you know that God wants to bless you and bless you indeed? Psalm 54:4 says, "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me." Stay with it. Greater things will start happening.

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Do you know that when you are in Christ, not only are you are new creation, but your help comes from Him. Yes, it's true. Psalm 121 speaks more about it.

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Psalm 32:8 and Psalm 121:8 says, you have nothing to worry about, because God is looking and watching over you. He's ensuring you are in His protective arms and it doesn't matter what may be coming against you.

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James 1:2-8 is a reminder that it doesn't matter what is coming at you, with faith -- with trust -- with a positive attitude, you will get through. We can't give up, because doing the challenging and difficult things as we rely on God to get us through.

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Do you know you can talk to God? And do you know He will talk back? Yes, it's called having a relationship with Him -- a reciprocal relationship. You talk, He talks; He talks, you talk. And also, a loving one. Jeremiah 10:10a says "But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King."

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Wont God do it? He will indeed, especially when we will stop at nothing to get to Him. And when we have unflinching faith like the paralyzed man, it doesn't matter who is standing around watching, God will do it. Yes, He will bless you in front of anybody. Mark 2:1-5 talks about it.

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Mark 2:13-17 is another story of the goodness of Jesus and how it doesn't matter who we are and what we've done, He will accept us. He will accept everybody. The question is, will everybody accept Him?

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Do you think God will do it? Mark 11:24 says, "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Do you believe it?

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Have you ever had your back against the wall and wondered how you were going to survive it? Have you ever been down so low, you wondered how you were going to get back up? If so, be encouraged by what He said to Joshua in Joshua 1:5, which was "As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." There is a way. Believe it.

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What do you need from the Lord today? Whatever it is, do you know He can heal whatever ails you? It doesn't matter if it's emotional, mental, or physical, Jesus can do it. He did it for the lame, the blind, the mute, the maimed and many others and He can do it for you too. Matthew 15:29-31 talks about it.

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We have to focus on what God told us was going to happen. We have to focus on that awesome and godly thing that lives in our heart. We cannot and must not, get sidetracked and distracted by the unnecessary and the unimportant. You know what God put in your spirit. I know what God put in mine. You know it, so you can't be concerned about the negativity and the people who don't get it. You get it. God gets it. And that's good enough. In fact, it's great enough. Philippians 3:15/16 speaks to that.

Just in case you may be wondering, it's time -- it's your time to make some moves this year. It's time for you to focus on the goals you've had for quite some time. It's time for all of us to do that. Yes, it's time to say, "I'm going to do it and it doesn't matter who is with me." Philippians 4:12-14 speaks to that.

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I come to you today with the words from the wise Solomon who speaks from Proverbs 4:1-15. Be encouraged this year, because God has many great and magnificent things for us. I will always believe that.

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Has anyone told you lately that better days are coming for you? If so, let this message be confirmation and if not, then I have some new news for you today. Either way, get ready, better days are coming for you. Yes, you. Believe it. Keep your faith high, because as we know, without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).

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No matter what, we must continue to strive for the great things God has for us. It doesn't matter how challenging things get, we have to continue on. Galatians 6:9 says, 'we must not get weary or tired of doing things to the best of our ability.' When we work smart, more joy will come.

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I think by now, most of us have heard the phrase, "just do it." Well, how many of us have overthought things so much that we ended up not doing it? Jesus said in Mark 9:23. Do you believe you can do what you were called to do? It starts with belief.

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You ever see a super athlete under extreme pressure, but before and during the athletic challenge, he will say "no pressure, I got this"? He feels like he can do anything. And guess what? So can you, because Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all things through him [through Christ] who strengthens me." No pressure. God is with you and He gives you the strength to win.

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Anybody can change, anybody can make a difference, and anybody can be used to draw men unto the Lord. Anybody. So it's not for us to say who God will use and who He will not use, because if He used a man named Saul who later became Paul to do the miraculous things he did to draw men to the Lord, then He can use anybody. Acts 9:1-31 is proof.

Jesus didn't leave any of us by the side of the road, so we are all equipped to do what we need to do. Listen, even before we became new creations, He gave us mercy, incredible love, and embraced us. So whatever it is you want to do in your life, go for it and do it. Paul spoke about that in Ephesians 2:1-6.

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in Ephesians 1:13-19, in which he was encouraging the saints to stand on the plans the Lord had for them. He was encouraging them to remain strong in the Lord and reminding them of the blessings and attributes they had in the Lord, freedom being one of them.

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Ephesians 1:3-12 is proof, you're not an accident; proof, you're here for a reason, and proof, God has blessed you from the beginning. I say all of that to say, you're going to make it, because God predestined you for greatness.

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Do you have anything that has lived in your heart that you want to happen so bad you can taste it? Well, hold it close to you and don't let it die out. Even though things may not be happening as fast as you would like, don't abandon what lives it your heart. Keep it alive, because God is a faithful God and He's keeping that promise in your heart for a reason. In Deuteronomy 7:7-9, that was a similar message to the Israelites.

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Matthew 7:24-29 is about building on a sure foundation. When we build a steady landing, when chaos is going on all around us, we will have peace despite it all. And we will be a wise builder.

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What do you want to do in your life that people said can't be done? Whatever it is, it can happen through you, so keep your eyes on Jesus and watch what happens. Matthew 14:22-33 reminds us of that.

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Mark 4:35-41, is another great reminder that Jesus will give us peace in the midst of a storm when we call out to Him. If there is a storm brewing around you today, know this: if you serve a God who told the wind to be still and it ceased to exist, then He can do it for your life right now.

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Luke 8:5-15 is the story about sowing seeds. There are four categories of seed sowing (or seed throwing) in the story -- the path, the rock, the thorns, and the good soil. Review the story and conclude for yourself which one you are.

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Luke 7:36-50 is about Jesus' love and forgiveness. Do you know your past and not even your present, matters to Jesus? People may reject you and people may reject me. It's part of life. Yet, guess what? When it comes to loving the Lord and having faith and trust that He doesn't hold anything against us, we're going to be aye-ok, simply because our faith has saved us.

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Psalm 121 has come to you today, to remind you that if you are a child of God, your strength doesn't come from people, places, or things. Your strength -- your real true strength, comes from the Lord. Sometimes we are trying to get strength and power from the wrong places, yet be encouraged today that you are in the right kingdom if you call God your Father.

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Believing is the first step in positive things happening in your life. Doubt and unbelief will not help. Faith will, because nothing is impossible for those who believe. The scenario in Matthew 17:14-20 is proof.

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So the story goes in 1 Samuel 16:7-13 when the Lord knew who He was looking for. He knew He anointed the one everyone had cast aside, looked-over, and left for dead. The Lord knew who He was going to use for greatness and Samuel couldn't and wouldn't rest until He found who the Lord told him to anoint -- the chosen second and future king of Israel, David -- the lowly keeper of sheep. Yet in God's eyes, royalty and a strong and mighty warrior.

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“Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary“ (Psalm 96:6). It's the blessings of God that make me realize how blessed we are to be so loved by God.

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James 5:13-20 are powerful words of comfort and confirmation that God will do what He said He would do. Do you believe Him? If so, pray and do so without ceasing -- prayer to be reckoned with.

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Jesus had mercy on a blind man who called out to Him and his sight was restored. It comes from Mark 10:46-52 and it's a story of perseverance, because the blind man didn't give up.

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Need I say more about Proverbs 3:13-19? It's about wisdom today everybody -- knowledge plus application. Yes, that's wisdom and Solomon, the writer of the majority of Proverbs, said when we make friends with her -- Lady Wisdom -- it's more than money in the bank.

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Perhaps some of you have heard that story in Mark 5:25-34, about the woman with the issue of blood. As you can surmise from the story, she had suffered for many years, until one day when Jesus was passing by, she took a leap of faith that paid off for her. She reached out to Him and was healed as a result.

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Do you know God is a merciful and forgiving God? Yes, the story of Jonah has several lessons for us, including God's great mercy on those who humbly ask for it.

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“Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced." You're going to make it. 1 Peter 4:12-19 speaks to that.

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"Dear friends, do you think you’ll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right words but never do anything? Does merely talking about faith indicate that a person really has it? James 2:1-24 is all about faith and putting faith into action.

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“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Those verses come from Luke 10:41/42. Are you a Martha or a Mary?

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Have you ever felt like the Samaritan woman? I know I have and Jesus did the same for me as He did for her. He gave me a new life and made me a new creation. He is no respecter of persons either and He is there for anybody who wants to experience Him. He will not judge anyone or anything that was done in anybody's past. He will give anyone a new life. John 4 is proof.

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How much do you visualize where you want God to take you? How often do you see yourself going to big places? Doing big things? Talking to the people you never imagined you'd talk to? Sitting next to people you always admired from afar? What do you imagine for yourself? What do you dream about? What has eluded you, because you didn't think you were worthy of it? In Genesis 15:1, God told Abram in a vision, "do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great." And as we know, God kept His promise.

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Some of you may be familiar with the popular story of David and the giant, Goliath. It was about the story of when a giant -- a formidable foe -- intimidated, scared, and terrorized a people. But it didn't end well for him. You see, when God is for you, who can be against you, right? Comon somebody. I've come to remind you that giants fall. 1 Samuel 17:45-49 has more about it.

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The Lord told Abram: “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you" (Genesis 12:2/3). That's how we achieve the great things God has for us. It's about seeking Him as we go higher.

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I've come to remind you today that God is with you and He will make a way for you. I know, because He did it for me. When no one was around, He comforted me. When people who were the closest to me, betrayed me, He reassured me. And when I wasn't sure how I was going to make it through, He made a way for me. He also did the same for Joshua in Joshua 1:5. Won't He do it?

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Do you know that just as the air is flowing through the atmosphere, God is with you? And He's moving things in your direction? Yes, He's shifting things in your favor and things are going to work out for you. Do you know He will never leave you or forsake you? Sometimes we may feel all alone, we may feel like nobody gets us, and we may feel like God has forgotten about us, but know this: we're not alone, somebody else is feeling exactly the same way we are, and God remembers us.

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Do you know the door to God is always open? Do you know Jesus paid it all for us? That's right. He gave everything for us when He died on the cross. I know you have heard all of this before, but I'm simply reminding you, because sometimes we forget that He took all that pain and agony so we wouldn't have to. Romans 10:9-11 is proof.

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Jesus has come to bring you the good news. In Isaiah 61:1-3, He speaks about helping those He calls, oaks of righteousness.

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"But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing" (Psalm 34:10b). When you're strong in the Lord, do you know you can make a positive difference to someone? It's true. Even if you think that what you're doing isn't making that big of an impact, let me tell you that it is.

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Do you know that what God promised you, is still there? Oh yes, it's still there. It's just that you can't see it in the natural. You can only see it with your spiritual eyes. You see, that's how faith works. It's the substance or confidence of things we hope for and the evidence, assurance, certainty, and proof of things that we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 is proof of that.

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“Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:39). Jesus will love us forever and ever, amen. I hope you believe that. If you do, you can walk boldly with the power that the Lord has given you to conquer anything, because He has made you more than a conqueror.

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Do you know there's power in the name of Jesus? And do you know you can tap into that power at anytime? It's about knowing the voice of the Lord. For, He speaks in so many ways. Psalm 29:3-9 is proof.

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Do you know God wants to bless you? Do you know He has abundance for you? Where are you today? Are you in the same place you were last year? A few years ago? A decade ago? Or have you've grown? Because change happens regardless of where we are and positive growth should come with that change. The blessings are in moving with the times and being open to the new moves of the Lord. Matthew 6:25-34 tells us not to worry about tomorrow.

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Would you agree that it's no surprise that people who exercise consistently are the ones who are in better shape than the ones who don't? And would you concur that it's also no surprise that we seldom see a sluggard person who stays with anything for any considerable amount of time? Why do you think that is? Does it remind you of a particular scripture perhaps? Namely, Proverbs 13:4, which says, "a sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied." Clearly, one has a purpose and is willing to work at it and one doesn't, right?

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I read a quote yesterday and it went as follows:

"The devil wants you to worry about your future so you can’t enjoy your life right now. He is a liar! Enjoy every minute of your life because it is a gift from God to you. I pray that you’re set free from every obstacle today in Jesus name." (Prayer Force). Believe what Matthew 6:34 says, which is, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

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"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." Those verses come from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

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Just in case you may need a little reminder, God is still with you, so be still and know He is God. Just in case you may need a little reminder, the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end, the Lord Jesus Christ, is still with you, so be still and know He is God. Psalm 46 is proof.Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ Webinar: in-sharons-heart.thinkific.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

Do you know that what we say can and will be used for or against us? Yes, Proverbs 18:21 says, "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." What are you speaking over your life? What are you speaking over the life of your children, your spouse, your career, finances, health, or anything else?

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"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ" (Romans 10:17). Today I'm wondering how much we're doing to tell others about Christ. Although I am doing much, I could be doing even more and I know it. I can open my mouth more. How about you? What are you doing to win souls for Jesus? Are you doing enough?

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You know, it's a blessing to be in the kingdom of God. It's a blessing, because there is no one greater that the Lord God. He is the most majestic. I hope you know that for yourself. If you do, then keep believing and never doubt.

"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom " (2 Corinthians 3:17). "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:36). "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery" (Galatians 5:1). You get the point, right? You are free. Free indeed.

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Do you know it doesn't matter what you've done or didn't do, God will forgive you when you simply ask Him? Yes, it's true. He's a compassionate and caring God who is real. His spirit still dwells over this magnificent earth He created. Don't underestimate the power of the Lord, because if we do that, we are limiting what He will do in our lives.

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“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). That's what Paul was saying to the church and to the people of Philippi and as far as I'm concerned, he's still talking to us today. It is written that we, the righteous, shall live by faith, right?

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"For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Corinthians 12:10). Whoa, another heavy-duty verse, right. It's a verse that reminds us that when we are strong in the Lord, even if we are lacking in the natural, we can withstand the things that come for us. That's right. We can stand strong in the face of adversity, because we know that God is God. So, no matter what is coming at you, you can make it through.

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Do you know you were born on purpose for a purpose? Oh yes and do you know because of that, better days are coming for you? God is aware of what He is still going to have you to do in this life. And He is aware that no weapon that is plotted, connived, schemed, or conspired against you, will ever harm you. Isaiah 61:2-4 says God will comfort you and provide for you. And He will bestow on you, a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.

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What do you do during the "waiting" period? The waiting period is when God promises you something and it seems as though nothing is happening. You're grinding day in and day out. You're focused like never before. You're staying around all the positive things, people, and places. Yet it seems you're just going through the motions and no movement is happening. Galatians 6:9 says, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

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Are you a heavy-weight for God? If so, that means you are unqualified to do what you're doing. Why? Because 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 says, "But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God." So, there you have it.

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Did you know Jesus was the most awesome man who walked the earth? That may be a bold statement to some, yet it’s true. When you think about the fact that He was honorable, perfect, kind, loving, righteous, and the list goes on, it really makes sense, doesn't it? So, it’s up to all of us to pursue the perfection and love of Jesus and to get all of the things He has for us in order to help others. Proverbs 21:21 says, whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

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Where there is no prophetic vision or revelation, people perish; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction (Proverbs 29:18). Do you know what the difference is between successful people and unsuccessful people is? The difference is, successful or victorious people have some type of vision for themselves and unsuccessful people don't. That's it. Nothing deep.

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Yes I believe you’re going to make it and I believe you’re going to do what it is the Lord wants you to do. Yes, I’m putting that into the atmosphere, because words are powerful, right? Do you know there is no need to despise humble beginnings? No, because when we seek wisdom and continue to follow the Lord, guess what? Matthew 20:16 says, the last will be first, and the first will be last. That's just the way it's going to happen. Your time is coming and you're going to make it. Do you believe that? I hope you believe that.

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Do you believe what Isaiah 43:2 says about you? Yes, that verse applies to you. It sure does. It says, "...when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." As that verse says, when you walk through the fire. That means fire will come, yet guess what? You will not be singed, you will not be hurt, and you will not

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Isn’t it great to be covered by God’s grace? We all make mistakes, right? We all fall short. The only perfect one is Christ, so, we have to stop that thinking that we can't make mistakes, that we’re perfect, that we are unforgivable, and that we can't we mess up. Listen, we have to stop being so hard on ourselves, especially when God isn't hard on us. I know how it is to live in regret over mistakes and bad decisions. So, I'm coming to you to tell you, just don't go there. I wasted so many years going there -- being there -- not moving in certain areas of my life, because I beat myself up about certain things. Don’t waste a minute of that. Ephesians 2:8-10 is proof of His amazing grace.

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Isn't it easy to sometimes think that if things don't work out for us, that God has rejected us? Isn't easy to feel like if man has turned his back on us, God is ok with it? From time to time I'm sure many of us have thought that way, but guess what? The devil is a liar. God has not rejected you, so no matter what has stopped flowing, no matter who has closed the door, no matter where things didn't work out, and no matter the opportunities that were lost, the Lord has not rejected you. He loves you too much to cast you aside and He knows you still love Him. So continue living for Him and watch what He does to redeem those He loves and who still walk according to His purpose. He has not rejected you, He has accepted you. Yes, Psalm 94:14/15 says, "For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage, for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it."

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"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours" (Mark 11:24). Do you know God will enable us to do great feats and accomplish amazing things? When we do that, we will have no choice but to know it was Him. Do you believe it? When we believe God has more for our lives, we will receive all He has for us. That's the bottom line.

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“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20). Do you know God has abundance for your life? Yes, He does, but there’s some work that comes with it though. It’s about doing more in order to get more. It’s about sowing and reaping.

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Do you know God sees you and He hasn’t forgotten about you? It’s true. Have you ever heard, the teacher is always quiet during the test? Well, guess what? God might be silent right now, but He knows what He’s going to do and He’s waiting for the right time to move. His timing is impeccable. So stay faithful, God is present. Romans 8:28 says, "and we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."

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Do you know God accepts you for you? I'm not saying He created you or I to live any way we choose. No, I mean God made each of us to walk in His ways -- His light. And when we do that, we are acceptable and pleasing to Him. So we have to choose wisely. He created us to be true to His creation, which was made new in us when we decided to give our lives to Him through salvation. So, do you know your walk with Him isn't in vain, but it means something and God sees you? 2 Corinthians 5 talks that.

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"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well" (Psalm 139:14). You know what that means? That means that you are beautiful. Yes, some synonyms for beautiful are wonderful, pleasing, marvelous, splendid, graceful, gorgeous, and exquisite. How awesome is that? It's awesome. Look at how majestic the Lord is, having made someone like you. So, don't let anybody convince you that you are not beautiful and that you are not wonderful in the eyes of the Lord, because you are.

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I think by now, most of us have heard the phrase, "just do it." Well, how many of us have overthought things so much that we ended up not doing it? I have. I'm just getting to the point in my life where I'm thinking new-level thinking and doing new-level things. And if creative and innovative things in life have to be done, why can't it be you to do them? Why can't it be I? It can be us, because anything is possible for those who believe, Jesus said in Mark 9:23. Do you believe you can do what you were called to do? It starts with belief.

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Today I want to encourage you again, to keep moving forward and to keep going forward. The Lord God is with you and although we all have probably had that feeling when we wanted to give up, let me tell you that God has much in store for those who run their race. Oh yes, as long as we know that the race isn't for the swift, it's for the diligent, we will make it. Believe it. Joshua 1:6-9 is proof.

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That's what Abram, later called Abraham had to do in Genesis 12:1 -- seeking higher, going higher and and I can only imagine how that must have felt for him. Yet, anything worthwhile won't come easy. It's going to cost each one of us something. Are you willing to give what it takes to go higher? It's a question all of us have to answer at some point. The Lord told Abram: “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you" (Genesis 12:2/3).

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Are you focused on the important things God wants you to do or are you letting distractions get the best of you? Is time running out for you or are you using your time wisely? Do you know the time is now to do what the Lord told us to do? Let me tell you, I know all about distractions and I know all about lazy time. And I don't want anybody else to live there. I spent too much time there years ago and that was then and this is now. I'm not going back to those hu-hum days of doing nothing and being nothing. I know all about putting things off and procrastinating like it was nobody's business and I know those are not traits that help anybody. So, I'm asking those questions to you and I'm asking them for I. Psalm 37:4 says to delight ourselves in the Lord, and He will give us the desires of our heart.

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Do you know that when we trust God, He will make the impossible, possible? Remember the blind man in John 9:1-7, who Jesus healed? Jesus makes the impossible, possible. It's as simple at that. It doesn’t matter what man says, the question is, what did Jesus say? What would Jesus do? What do you need Him for today? Whatever it is, He can perform any miracle you want in your life and He can do it right now.

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Stay centered on God and He will lead you. Yes, He will open doors that will automatically come to you. It will just happen the way God dictates, so there's no worries. I say all of that to say that we have to stay grounded, because let me tell you, all that glitters ain't gold. No need to compare right? Deuteronomy 5:32-33 is proof that when we live the life God wants us to live and according to His commandments, we will be fine.

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Daniel 3 is about what happened with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who served God even though there were people who tried to stop them from serving Him. But what God has for you, is simply for you and you can't be stopped from doing what it is you were born to do. Is anybody trying to block you. Is anybody trying to steal your joy? Is anybody trying to take credit for something you did? If any of those answers is yes, then God sees what's happening and He's going to vindicate you. Yes, He's going to give you back everything that was stolen from you. It doesn't matter what it is, He's going to give you the victory. That's right.

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Do you know that when we walk with God we have the ability to walk in wisdom? And when we walk with God, our walk is safe? Yes, Proverbs 3:13 says, 'happy is the man who finds wisdom and Proverbs 3:23 says, 'you will walk safely in your way, and your foot will not stumble.' Clearly, there is safety in Christ Jesus and we have absolutely nothing to worry about.

"There is therefore now no condemnation [no shame and no guilt] for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1). In other words, if you're in God and His spirit lives in you, then you are covered by His blood and His stripes. Yes, that means you're good to go. There's no guilt and no shame to those who are saved by Christ Jesus. You've been proven innocent and today I'm coming to tell you that if anything you've done in your past is bothering you or if anything that was done to you is bothering you, let it go. Release it. Give it to God for good this time.

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This is just another reminder that although we all fall short, God still loves us and we have to keep going forward regardless. Yes, we've all made bad decisions that some of us call mistakes, yet we can't let them stop us from moving to where it is God wants to take us. Jeremiah 29:11 says, He has great and awesome plans for us, because He wants us to have a hope and a prosperous future. And He knows that although we may not have gotten it all right, we are all His children nevertheless and He wants the best for.

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Matthew 14:22-33 is proof that you too can walk on water. Are you aware of that? Do you believe God? With faith, any of us can do anything as long as we keep our eyes on the Most High -- as long as we believe that what He has for us will come true. Therefore, if God says there's more for our lives and if He says we can walk on water, then we can do it if our faith is strong enough.

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"I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies" (Psalm 18:1-3). That's what David said when he was going through turmoil with his enemy, Saul. David called out to the Lord and the Lord answered him.

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Sometimes we need all the strength we can get, don't we? Do you need to get though anything in particular today? If so, remember Jesus is still Lord and when we trust in Him with all our heart, and not rely on our own understanding, He will bring us through yet again. Yes, Proverbs 3:5 says, to "trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." When we do that, we will be stronger with the things that will come our way. Our strength comes from the Lord and He gives us what we need to be strong enough to conquer the obstacles that will surely come.

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If you know anything about David, you know he had some challenges and mountains in his life. And like many of us, he had to call on the Lord so many times to get him through. David loved God and although his life wasn't without its pits and valleys, David knew from whom his help came. He didn't mind praising, worshiping and dancing before the Lord. In Psalm 28:6-9 is proof.

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One of the many awesome things of God is that He gives us waves of His greatness. Did you know that? Yes, He's not a respector of persons, which means He will use anyone He chooses to do His will, so He can get the glory from your story. Remember the Samaritan Woman in John 4? Who are we to judge how God's plan looks and how God will have us impact people? He can use who He chooses and that is you.

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“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God" (Isaiah 40:1). Did you know, God "gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak" (Isaiah 40:29)? Oh yes, and if he does that, that means there is no reason to be down or to stay down. Lift your head up. Yes, there are things going on that are challenging and it may seem like God is not there, it may seem like He doesn't hear us or see us. But let me tell you, God is aware of our needs, all of them.

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"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:8-10). Isn’t it great to be covered by God’s grace?

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Do you know, nobody can block what the Lord has for you? Nope, if the Lord said it was going to happen, it's a done deal, but we stay committed to Him and His Word. We have to believe what He says, ok? Because God has much for you, so continue to roll with Him. When we have a philosophy of work smart, work faithfully, then guess what happens? God opens awesome doors that no man can shut. In other words, we have to work our faith as we stand on God's promises. So, keep going and know that what God has for you, is for you. Continue to go go for what it is He has for you and keep your vision forefront. Matthew 6:33 says, to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all the things He has for us will be added to us.

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Do you know God is present right now and He's moving in the atmosphere? Yes, He's in the midst at this very moment. Do you need Him for anything? Psalm 46:1-3 says, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling." That scripture is saying with God we will not be moved, because we have nothing to fear with Him in the midst of our circumstances. He is with us no matter what we are faced with. Do you feel Him? Can you sense Him? If not, continue to call out to Him. He will make Himself known to you.

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Where are your eyes looking? Proverbs 4:25 says, “let your eyes look directly forward and your gaze be straight before you.” That scripture means to stay with God. For, He gives us direction and strength to make it through. Sometimes we have good days and bad days, but no matter what, we have to stay fixed and gazed on the Lord.

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Do you need God to act on your behalf today? Do you need God to intervene in anything in your life right now? I've come to let you know, that God will do it. He will set any record straight ton your behalf. He will correct anything that needs to be corrected. All we have to do is stay on our grind, focus on what we're doing, and continue praising, worshiping, honoring, and serving Him. We do our part and He will do His. Jeremiah 29:12 says, 'then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you." Do you hear what the Lord is saying to you today? He is talking to you.

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Do you know that when we move, God moves? Yes, sometimes He's simply waiting for us to make a move of faith on that thing we've been wanting to get done. We have to move and operate in faith. Hebrews 11:6 says, "and without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." And James 2:14-16 speaks to faith without works being dead. What do you want God to do in your life?

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Do you know you're going to get there? Oh yes. You're going to get where the Lord has for you to go and what He has for you to do, especially if you believe what Galatians 6:9 says, which is “let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Clearly, that verse is referring to those who don’t give up. It means your season will flourish and blossom into the awesome things the Lord has in store for you. It means that although you may indeed grow tired and weary sometimes, the key is that you do not give up and say, 'that’s it, I’m done.' Never give up on the plans God has for you. He wants His plan manifested on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 says His will, will be done on earth as it is in heaven, remember?

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Romans 12:2 says, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." It's about staying focused on God. It's easy for us to get distracted by so many things, but we must use as much discipline as possible in order to meditate (reflect, ponder, think) on the things of the Lord.

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Do you know that no matter what you may be going through, you can encourage yourself in the Lord? And the Lord will give you the strength and power you need in order to get through? Yes, He will do it. He did it for David when David probably found it difficult to understand how he would endure. But, guess what? God was with him and God blessed him too. There are so many things I love about David. One of those things is that he encouraged himself in the Lord beyond the challenging circumstances he found himself in (1 Samuel 30:6).

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Have you ever heard the parable about the workers in the vineyard? It comes from Matthew 20:1-16 and the message should be clear to us that the Lord will bless whom He wants to bless any time He chooses to. Do we love the Lord with all our heart? Do we honor and praise Him? Are we remaining steadfast in our faith? Than if we are, there we go. There we have it. God is no respecter of persons and He will bless whom He wants to bless, right? So stay true to Him and watch what He does in your life, He will bless you, yes you.

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1 Thessalonians 4 speaks to living a life for God, which can indeed be a full joyous life. Verses 1/2 say, "Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more. For you remember what we taught you by the authority of the Lord Jesus."

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Do you know that when you're walking with the Lord, you're walking tall? I know it's not always easy in this world to walk with Christ, because so many things come against us, right? Yet here's the thing, we must continue to walk strong and continue to take refuge in Him no matter what comes our way. He is constant, steady, reliable, and consistent. And He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow, which helps make our walk doable. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "for we walk by faith, not by sight."

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Do you know that when God says you're blessed, you're blessed? Do you know that when God's promises are yes and amen, there are some great things in store for you? Do you know you're going to go where it is He said you would go? Yes, you will get there, so don't grow all weary and throw in the towel. Have faith and believe God at His Word, ok? For, His Word never comes back void or empty. John 3:30 says it's about decreasing as the Lord increases in our lives.

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God is where goodness and mercy endures forever. When we walk with Him, we walk in His glorious light. And when we walk with Him, we are forgiven. In other words, "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:8/9). 1 John 1 is a great reminder that we are to look no further when it comes to knowing where our love and the glorious light is, which shines so bright on us.

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This is just another reminder that although we all fall short, God still loves us and we have to keep going forward regardless. Yes, we've all made bad decisions that some of us call mistakes, yet we can't let them stop us from moving to where it is God wants to take us. Jeremiah 29:11 says, He has great and awesome plans for us, because He wants us to have a hope and a prosperous future. And He knows that although we may not have gotten it all right, we are all His children nevertheless and He wants the best for.

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Did you know that when you're in Christ, you have the heart of a godly champion? That means you can take maximum pressure and come right back after that pressure. That means you can push yourself like an Olympic athlete and act as though it were no big deal -- business as usual. Remember David when he went against the giant, Goliath in 1 Samuel 17? David already knew he would win before the battle (or lack thereof), began. He trusted the Lord coming and going. He was a champion for Christ.

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God wants us to go out of our way to connect with Him. I don't mean pray only when things get tough. I'm talking about praying without ceasing, which means on-going communication with God. Yes we can all make the time to strive to open ourselves up to the Lord. It's something each one of us can dedicate our lives to. Jesus said, “you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" (Matthew 22:37). We can all strive to do that no matter what is going on in our lives, right? Right.

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Do you know you are more than a conqueror through Christ? That's right. That means you're more than a winner, you're more than a victor, and you're more than a champion. So, we have to continue having faith that God will bring us through anything we may be going through. We can overcome any situation, because of the God we serve -- the God who lives in us -- and the God who loves us. He will always be there for us. In other words, we have already won the battle, we have already won the victory, yet this is the thing though: we can't give up that faith to the enemy. We can't give up and just run away from what is in front of us. We have to go forward, because God has got us covered. Romans 8:37-39 says so.

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Do you know that it doesn't matter what comes our way, we will prevail? Yes, because when we know the promises the Lord God has made over our lives, we will make it. We can’t concern ourselves with nonsense, negativity, or vindictiveness. We have to stay focused on truth, positivity, and forgiveness. Jesus stood for those great things, because He was love and walked in love (1 John 4).

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How are you feeling today? Are you feeling rejuvenated in your spirit? Downcast? Upbeat? Low? Excited? Defeated? Victorious? Ecclesiastes 7:14 says, "When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future." In other words, we can't take one or the other for granted.

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Zechariah 4 is a reminder that with the Lord God, we can get over anything that is in our way. Do you have anything standing in the way of progress or greatness that God has promised you? What are your needs? What are your wants? What are your desires? God will ensure any mountain in front of you, is moved out the way. When we focus on Him and what He wants for us, His plans will be established for us. When there's a mountain in our way, He wants us to rely on Him.

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This is just a reminder to keep seeking God no matter what comes your way and do not worry about yesterday, today, or tomorrow. I tell you that, because there was a time a few years back when I didn't seek God for my troubles or challenges. I gave my energy and my sorrows to the enemy, but not anymore. Today is a new day and I know to whom I can rely on -- God. Matthew 6:25-33 is proof.

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Do you know God wants you to take everything you went through to show people who He is? Do you know your testimony means something to somebody and your life means something too? Do you know your struggles were not just for you, but to help people get through their pain? It's all to show people how God brought you out of despair and how He can and will bring others out of their low too. If you went through it, God has a bigger message for you to bring others through it too. Yes you. God wants to use you. 1 Peter 1:6/7 is proof.

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"Jesus departed from there, skirted the Sea of Galilee, and went up on the mountain and sat down there. Then great multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others; and they laid them down at Jesus’ feet, and He healed them. So the multitude marveled when they saw the mute speaking, the maimed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel" (Matthew 15:29-31). What do you need from the Lord today? Whatever it is, do you know He can heal whatever ails you? It doesn't matter if it's emotional, mental, or physical, Jesus can do it.

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In Isaiah 54, Isaiah speaks to how the Lord God is going to redeem Israel. The scripture starts with the barren woman, which describes Israel and its failure after failure and turning its back away from God. God gives them another chance though, to get things right with Him. He wants to pour out blessings to them and He wants to redeem them.

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Steadfast -- that's a great word for the people who are determined, unstoppable, unmovable, and unshakable when it comes to having faith, serving, and staying true to the Lord God. We can't let life's struggles, pain, challenges, hurt, setbacks, and sorrow stop us from knowing God doesn't give any of us more than we can handle. He's with us every step of the way, because He still has a great plan for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11).

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"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High" (Psalm 9:1/2). That scripture is not too hard to follow, is it?

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When we walk with God, we’re walking powerfully. Although our walk with God is not for the faint-hearted and sometimes a challenging walk, it's so worth it in ways beyond our scope of imagination. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "For we live by faith, not by sight." Knowing that is important to our walk with God, because God is at work on our behalf, always. And life is so much easier when we walk like that. Not perfect, just easier.

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This goes out to everyone who has gone through something, who is currently going through something, or who will go through something. Guess what? You are able to move mountains. That's right, yes, it is possible and it ain't over til God says it's over. In Matthew 17:20 God says, "Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Your victory is won, period, end of story.

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"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes." That is what Paul said in Romans 1:16 when he was writing to the believers -- God's friends -- in Rome. He went on to say in verse 17, "For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

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Do you know that when you have the Word of God in you, you have power? That's right, if you know any scripture, it is sharper and more powerful than any two edged sword. Yes, Hebrews 4:12 says that "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."

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Psalm 37:5/6 says,"Commit your way to the Lord, trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." Don't give up when you're so close. We have to roll during the good and the challenging times -- the sweet and the bitter. That's life and only the fittest survive to the fullest. We have to want more than living a mediocre ho-hum life, right?

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“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God" (Isaiah 40:1). Did you know, God "gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak", as well? That's in Isaiah 40:29. Oh yes, and if he does that, that means there is no reason to be down or to stay down. God is saying to us that we need to lift our head up, God wants to comfort us -- His people.

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Proverbs 15:33 says, "better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil" and Proverbs 15:16 says "the fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.” It's about seeing God for who He is. It's about knowing Him as the ruler and guider of our lives.

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I like what Ephesians 1:3-10 says, because it's a reminder of God's love for us and all the great things He has in store for us even before we were born. Yes Jeremiah 1:5 says "before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." That means we have power that the Lord has given us. Power to make change. If we really knew who we were in Christ, we would be amazed by how much God has placed in us. He has a purpose for us, He really does.

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Psalm 33:1-9 speaks to the steadfast love of the Lord. Some synonyms for "steadfast" are: loyal, faithful, committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, true, and constant. So this is just a little reminder that the Lord is worthy to be praised and He is worth having in our lives. Psalm 33:1-9 is proof, yet again, that He will never disappoint His people.

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The one thing I know about the Lord, is that His Word is true and we are assured to win when we put all our "bets" on Him. Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him."

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That's right, PUSH through. Don't stop praying and don't stop talking to God. Continue to seek Him and hear His voice of direction. We have to continue on with your relationship with Him. Yes, that's how we strengthen our walk in the Lord. We have to PUSH! PUSH is the acronym for "Pray Until Something Happens." Keep doing that and then watch God. Jeremiah 29:12 says, "then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." What else do we have if we don't have a prayer life of some sort?

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Galatians 6:9/10 says, 'Let us not become weary in well doing, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.' What a hopeful scripture. Would you agree? It's telling us that if we will just keep going -- just hang in there, a harvest is coming to us.

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Zoom in, focus, and stay committed to whatever it is you're doing. Why? Because the Lord is still going to use you to do what you born to do. Do you know that? Isn't that great news? It is, so, zoom in, stay committed, and focus on what God says you're going to do in your life and don't ever stop. You're a warrior and the strength of the Lord is on you -- the Lord is on your life. Oh yes, Psalm 107:1-3 say, "give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."

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This is what I know about God. He'll do what we can't. What I mean is when we do our part, God will fill in the gaps. And when He fills in the gaps, there's going to be overflow -- overflow with blessings. Do you believe you can get what you've been waiting for? Do you believe God will move in your life? Do you believe God will supply your every need? It's all true, He will do all of that. But this is the thing: we have to believe overflowing with blessings can happen to us in any given area of our lives or areas of our lives.

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For those of you who need encouragement to walk in the obedience of the Lord today, the following scripture is meant to do just that. It comes from 1 Peter 1:3-12. And although our life is not our own, we can still walk boldly even though things will not be perfect.

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Genesis 1:27 says, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." You know what that means, right? That means, none of us are a mistake or an accident. God planned us and God wanted us. That's all that matters even if people want to convince us otherwise. You see, people fall short, people mess up, but God doesn't. He never messes up; He never has an accident; and He never creates accidents. It's never happened. He has a plan for every one of our lives and we are all valuable in His eyes.

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Do you know that when life is coming at us fast, we can still rise and shine like a diamond? And there will be honor for us if we do not grow weary and give up. Isaiah 61:7 "Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land and everlasting joy will be yours." So, it's about rising and shining like a diamond. It is.

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Are you a heavy-weight for God? If so, that means you are unqualified to do what you're doing. Why? Because 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 says, "But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God."

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Let your eyes look directly forward and your gaze be straight before you (Proverbs 4:25). That scripture means to stay focused on continuously getting what the Lord says is yours and not accepting anything less. So, today is about looking forward as we keep our gaze on the Lord God by staying in tune with what He has to say and relying on Him to help us walk with a straight gaze looking towards Him.

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Do you need help getting over anything today? If so, God will help you win your battles. That's what he did for David in 1 Samuel 30:8 when David consulted God regarding an impending battle he needed direction.

Don't we all need help for certain battles and challenges in our lives? Well, when we consult God, He will direct our paths and He will ensure we get the victory. That's what the Lord did for David and He will do it for us too. 2 Samuel 8:6 says, "the Lord gave victory to David wherever he went" and 2 Samuel 8:14 says, 'the Lord helped David win his battles everywhere he went.' There wasn't a battle David lost. He was victorious wherever he went, because he knew God, he knew his strength came from God, he was in constant contact with God, and he had a great relationship with God.

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I think many of us have heard the scripture, "faith without works is dead", right? That verse comes from James 2:14 and it means that when we move, when we do what it is we're supposed to do regarding what we want God to do, we have to put some work behind what we believe. And when we move, God moves. Just like that. Because faith without works is dead (James 2:14-16). We have to put some elbow grease behind our words, behind scripture.

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"If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?" (Psalm 130:3).

What if God kept a record of our misbehavior? What if He kept tabs on us when we said or did something wrong? Oh boy, we would be in a world of trouble wouldn't we? I thank God for His grace, mercy, and His forgiveness.

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"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him" (James 1:12) What that means is that we have to stand no matter what. And we have to persevere, which means we have to carry on and keep on keeping on no matter what.

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Do you believe and pray for what God has for you? If so, there's power in that. In Mark 11:24 Jesus said, "therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Belief and prayer equals power.

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"But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind" (James 1:6). That scripture is pretty cut and dry, right? We ask God for what we want and need and we stand on those petitions. We don't waver, we don't toss, and we don't turn. We stand firm. It doesn't matter how long it takes, just believe He will do it and He will do what He said He would do. How do we know what He said? Well, reading the bible until something resonates with you, is something that you can stand on and there's no denying it for you. You have to find that scripture that works for you, stand on it, and continue to.

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"...do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). Another amazing verse about God's strength and help for us. And today I'm coming to you to tell you that whatever is on your mind or weighing heavily on you, let go and let God. Release it to Him. Give it to Him for good, because He will carry our burdens.

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2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." When we know who we are in Christ, then we know who we are. We no longer look back at who we used to be, we look at who we are now and where God is taking us. We can walk in confidence in knowing that.

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Do you know Jesus is a forgiving God? That's right, He will forgive us for anything we've done and I mean anything. He's not concerned with our past. He's not concerned with our mistakes. He's not concerned with the people who judge others and look upon them with scorn because of their sins. Jesus proved this once again when He forgave the sinful woman people didn't want anything to do with. When she encountered Jesus at one of the judgmental holier than thou Pharisee’s house, she kissed Jesus' feet and anointed them with perfume. What a gesture of utter love and dedication. Luke 7:37 says "a woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume."

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Is your footing secure? Is your foundation built solid like a rock -- on a precious stone? Matthew 7:24-27 says, "everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand", says the Lord. In other words, we have to consider our foundation.

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Have you ever heard that, “a joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones?” (Proverbs 17:22). When we have a cheerful, happy, and exuberant heart, it's like getting good medicine from God without having to down one single pill. Isn't that awesome?

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Do you know God will part the sea for you? He will open doors that no man can shut and He will make the crooked places straight. That's right, God will do it. If He did it before He can do it again. In Exodus 14 He did it for the Israelites when they were fleeing the evil Egyptian Pharaoh and He will do it for you too. The circumstances may be different, but just as the Lord opened the opportunity for His people way back then, He still does that today. Don't think He won't do it. He's proven Himself time and time in my life. So I know what I'm talking about here. He will make a way out of no way. Believe that.

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Do you know that just as the air is flowing through the atmosphere, God is with you? He will never leave you or forsake you. Sometimes we feel all alone, we may feel like nobody gets us, and we may feel like God has forgotten about us, but know this: we're not alone, somebody else is feeling exactly the same way we are, and God remembers us. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

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Have you ever had to do something that you dreaded and afterwards you thought, 'wow, that wasn't so bad?' I know I have -- many times. In fact, I tried to go around and around doing certain things, because of the discomfort and impending pain I convinced myself of, only to realize, "it always seems impossible until it's done" (Nelson Mandela). Anything worthwhile won't come easy, but it will come. Just remember what Philippians 4:13 says and that is, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. We really can.

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I think by now, most of us have heard the phrase, "just do it." Well, how many of us have overthought things so much that we ended up not doing it? I have. I'm just getting to the point in my life where I'm thinking new-level thinking and doing new-level things. And if creative and innovative things in life have to be done, why can't it be you to do them? Why can't it be I? It can be us, because anything is possible for those who believe, Jesus said in Mark 9:23. Do you believe you can just do what you were called to do? It starts with belief.

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Are we moving with the flow of God? I looked up the word stream, and a stream is a continuous flow of motion. It moves right along with the flow. Are we going in the direction God would have for us? Are we moving along in His stream? Did you know God makes the crooked places straight? Yes, it's true. In Isaiah 45:2, God said "I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron." How amazing is that?

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Just in case you may be wondering, Jesus can fix, heal, repair, restore, or reclaim anything that you are in need for Him to do.

If He can do it for the blind beggar He passed by, He can surely do it for you and I. In Luke 18:41:43, Jesus asked the blind man what he wanted Jesus to do for him and the blind man said he wanted his sight recovered. And Jesus said to him, “recover your sight; your faith has made you well" and immediately he recovered his sight and the blind man followed Jesus. It was just that quick. The blind man didn't care who was around or what people were saying. He knew he needed Jesus of Nazareth.

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Isn't it great to never hunger or thirst? That's the awesome assurance we get from God. It's an awesome guarantee that Jesus tells us in John 6:35 when He declares, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."

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Do you know that what God promised you, is still there? Oh yes, it's still there. It's just that you can't see it in the natural. You can only see it with your spiritual eyes. You see, that's how faith works. It's the substance or confidence of things we hope for and the evidence, assurance, certainty, and proof of things not yet seen. Hebrews 11:1 is proof of that.

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This goes out to all the encouragers, the edifiers, the cheerleaders, and the lifter-uppers. We need you and I'll go as far as saying that God "needs" you too. He wants you to continue to inspire people with your words and your good deeds. You say and do so much to make people feel better and you may hardly get a thank-you, but know this: the Lord sees you and I am thankful for you, as well. He sees everything you're doing and everything you're saying to uplift people -- to encourage people. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says, "therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

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Do you know that when we follow the steps that God orders for our lives, we will be better off? I know that for a fact. I had to finally let go and let God instead of trying to make everything fit into my life and doing things my way. I had to respect that God is a God of order and discipline. "the Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand" (Psalm 37:23). It's about sticking to God's order and staying with His plan.

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Do you have a vision for your life or do you just go with whatever the flavor of the day is? Do you just flow with whatever comes your way? Or do you live on purpose for a purpose? I ask you this, because we all have a vision. We all have a purpose. And God wants each of us to tap into that purpose. Proverbs 29:18 says that without a vision [purpose], the people perish. Live your vision, live on purpose, and live for the purpose we were created for. Only we and only God knows what that is.

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"Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body (Proverbs 16:24). Don't we just love the positive? Positive words. Positive people. Positive things. Positive places. Besides the fact that Jesus loves us and died for us, being positive is one of many reasons to easily love Him -- He was and is positive. He was positive when He walked the earth and He is positive today. Jesus is love. He is generous. He is awesome in power and might. Why do you think He has so many followers?

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Many of us have heard the scripture, "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" (Isaiah 54:17). Heavy-duty huh? I think many of us like that scripture, because it is so empowering.

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Are you a laborer? If you are, you have a heart for the people. You have a heart to help others. They're not many laborers though. Matthew 9:35-38 speaks to plentiful harvests, but very few laborers. That's what Jesus told the disciples when He was moved by the people -- the lost souls, who were treated harshly and were helpless. That means they were probably having a difficult time, mistreated, and underestimated by the people who came into contact with them. That was unacceptable to Jesus and it should be to us too. Where are all the grinders for Jesus? The laborers? He wants us to help the lost, because they need us to point them in His direction. If we want a plentiful harvest, we're going to have to labor and there's no way around that. So, I ask you again, where are all the laborers?

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The Lord is with you. The Lord will never forsake you. He will never leave you high and dry. And no matter what any of us does, He forgives us, because of His love and faithfulness towards us (Psalm 136). Why would He want anything different than that when He is filled with nothing, but love? So, keep pressing, keep striving towards the prize.

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Isaiah 61:7 says "Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours." So, there you have it. There's no shame in you game. There's no shame or disgrace in the life you've live. It's been lived, what happened happened. There's no erasing anything. And there's no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). He has wiped the slate clean and you have been forgiven for everything (Hebrews 10:17/18). He will give turn your mourning into gladness and sorrow into comfort and joy (Jeremiah 31:13b). You are created new in Him (2 Corinthians 5:17).

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Philippians 4:6 says, "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Do you know there are people who don't ask God for what they want? I'm serious, they don't. I know, because I used to be that person. I would ask God for the minor things, but I didn't ask for really huge things. And of course huge and big differ from person to person, but I knew what my huge was and I didn't ask. I knew what my dreams were and I didn't ask. How crazy was that? Crazy, but true. So I'm here to tell you to not to do crazy, because being crazy doesn't get you what you want. Being smart gets you what you want. Being faithful gets you what you want.

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Do you know there are many features of the bible? Like knowledge, wisdom, joy, and peace, to name a few. And when it comes to peace, the bible is amazing yet again. Sometimes I listen to my bible app at night, because not only does it help me to gain knowledge, I can use it in my life to help myself and to help others. It helps me relax to get to that, oh so peaceful place, after a sometimes stressful day. It's a great resource and source of peace. It really is. Have you tried it? Philippians 4:7 says, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." The bible is peace, so don't knock it until you've tried it.

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Be yourself. Walk to the beat of your own drum. Walk in the anointing (special godly purpose) the Lord God gave you. There's too much in life to deal with so why not just stay in our lane and do whatever it is God wants us to do? When we do that we're much happier and definitely much more effective. It's about doing what we were born to do. "He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come (2 Corinthians 1:22).

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When I look at the 'Hall of Faith' in Hebrews 11, I can't help but think that the people who did great feats of God were the people who were the most different. Although some of them may have been uncomfortable to do the things they did, they nevertheless, did them. That's what it's going to take to do the things ordinary people won't do. Are you one of those people who isn't afraid to be different, isn't afraid to be the odd one out, and isn't afraid to stand alone? If so, then you have the makings of a great leader who God can use to do mighty things. "For many are called, but few are chosen" (Matthew 22:14). You're one of the special ones, so continue to be different.

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God does everything in excellence, doesn't He? So we have a great and majestic role model. God is not at all a half-stepper. And He's not a man that lies, so when He does things He does things just as His word says, in order and perfectly. He operates in a way where people take notice. When God is in it, it is build like a rock. Yes He's God like that and His standards of excellence are the highest ever. And since we are children of the Most High, we have the ability (and responsibility) to do things as He would -- to the best of our ability. Matthew 8:9 speaks of how majestic He truly is.

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“In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly” (Psalm 5:3). Yes, God hears our prayers. Not only in the morning, but anytime. Remember that. We need to know that God is there for us always. The time of day really doesn’t matter, because He's there in the midnight hour, in the noon day, and in the morning.

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2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." You can walk in confidence in knowing that, because it's about knowing who you are, what makes your tick, and what drives you. Do you know who you are? When we know who we really are, then we know who we are in Christ. We no longer look back at who we used to be, we look at who we are now and who we are becoming. We focus on the new creations, not on what's old and passed away.

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Do you have goals? Do you have something you've wanted to do for a long time, but haven't done yet? Do you think you've run out of time? Do you think you've missed your opportunity? I've come to tell you that if you're reading this blog post, it's not too late for you to do anything you've always wanted to do, because you're still breathing. And apparently you're still in your right mind, so you can still do what you want to do. Time is still on your side and God is definitely not finished with you yet! 1 Timothy 1:17 says, God is an eternal God; that He exists forever, then why would we think the goals God placed in us would have an expiration date? As long as God is on the throne, whatever He has for you will live forever. It's never too late.

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Do you know, Jesus will give us the keys to the kingdom of heaven? If we let Him, that is. Do you want to be used by Jesus to do great works? Do you want to tap into all He has for you? It’s the choice we all have to make at some point. In Matthew 16:19 Jesus said, "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven."

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Do you know, faith without putting some effort behind it, is dead? James 2:14-26 is proof of that. In other words, nothing will move in our lives if we don't move. God didn't just create us to wait around for things to happen. He created us to make things happen. Remember, we can do all things through Christ who gives us the strength, right? And Philippians 4:13 is also proof of that.

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"Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:19). You heard it right folks. Isaiah 43:19. God said He would do a new thing and if He said it, it's a done deal. It doesn't matter if we see it naturally. When it's done in heaven, it's a guarantee that it's done on earth. Do you not perceive it? Perceive it, because God is doing something new in your life.

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Do you know you were born on purpose for a purpose? Oh yes and do you know because of that, better days are coming for you? God is aware of what He is still going to have you to do in this life. And He is aware that no weapon that is plotted, connived, schemed, or conspired against you, will ever harm you. He is aware that all you've gone through and all you may be going through, is a divine set-up to get you to the point where you will come out victorious with something to talk about. Yes and amen. Isaiah 61:2-4 is proof.

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Jesus paid it all. That's right. He gave everything for us when Jesus died. Yes, He paid the interest for us, so we wouldn't have to. In other words He paid for our value in full and didn't charge us anything. How awesome it is to know Him. I consider it an awesome blessing. There's no doubt about that. Romans 10:9-11 is proof.

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Where, is it, you want God to take you? Do you know He will give you the desires of your heart? But...you have to be willing to put some work -- lots of work -- behind your faith, because nothing worthwhile will come easy. Oh no. We have to put some perseverance, determination, stamina, and intensity, in order to go where it is He has for us to go. And guess what? We can indeed get there. Don't think we can't. It's about staying on the word "go" and continuing on. God did great things for Joseph in Genesis and He will do the same for you.

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Proverbs 27:17 says, "iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." What that means is that the people who are around us are the people who make us better and we make them better. Or at least it should be that way. I Googled some iron synonyms and some of the words were: uncompromising, unrelenting, unyielding, unbending, resolute, resolved, determined, firm, rigid, steadfast, and unwavering." All of those words can convey that if a person is like iron, they are fixed, gazed, and purposeful in what they want and nothing will stop them.

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Do you know you’re in a league by yourself? It’s true, because there’s only one you and since there’s only one you, you’re the only one who can do what you do. It doesn’t matter who is doing the same thing, the fact is, nobody is you and you’re not anybody else. Did you get that? Ok, I’ll put it this way, what is for you, is for you and you only, so don't bother comparing yourself to people who seem to be further along than you, because you'll feel like you don't measure up. And remember, no one started where they are now. And don't waste a minute comparing yourself to anyone who doesn't appear to be as far along as you, because then you may get a false sense of where you are. Genesis 18:14 is proof.

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There is a woman in the bible named Esther who has a book of the bible named after her. That says alot, doesn't it? She is one of my favorite women in the bible. She came from humble beginnings and ended up winning, because she took chances and they paid off.

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Do you know God wants to bless you? Do you know He has abundance for you? Where are you today? Are you in the same place you were last year? A few years ago? A decade ago? Or have you've grown? Hopefully, you have grown, because change happens regardless of where we are and positive growth should come with that change. The blessings are in moving with the times and being open to the new moves of the Lord. Matthew 6:25-34 speaks to that.

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You know what another great thing I love about God is? His amazing grace gives us amazing faith, doesn't it? Just when we think we can't get through another challenging situation, the Lord will give us another round of His grace to get us over that hurdle, yet again. He will give us second winds that come often, which will be so awesome we can't help but be amazed at His awesomeness. We have to trust Him no matter how long it takes, because faith matters (Matthew 21:18-22).

"Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord" (2 Peter 1:2)

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Do you know you are valuable, precious, and substantial to God? That clearly means you're royalty because you are a descendant of kings and of The King. And royalty gets the best God has, it doesn't get sloppy seconds or the left-overs. 1 Peter 2:9 says, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” Royalty!

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Do you know you can rise and shine like a diamond? That’s right, it doesn’t matter what comes at you, you can make it through. And no matter any past mistakes, God has forgiven you. God will deliver on His promises, so you can walk with your head up high knowing that God’s glory is on your life, so stay faithful. Hebrews 10:23 reminds us to hold fast to the profession of our faith without wavering; for God is faithful who promised it.

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Have you ever heard of Habakkuk 2:2/3? It talks about seeing a vision, writing it down, working towards it, and waiting for it to come. The scripture goes like this: "Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it;it will surely come; it will not delay." There were faithful people in Hebrews 11:32-34.

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Are you an eagle? Do you know, eagles fly above the storm and they wait for the winds to carry them to greater heights? That's right, as the storm is raging below, they are soaring above it all. Philippians 4:13 says, you can do and get through all things through God who gives you the strength. Your faith will help you fly above the storm and your faith will move in your life as you are able to fly above the storm.

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Do you know it's just a matter of time before you get what God has for you? So, continue to think big, because God has big things for you. You know why? Because when it's your time, it's your time and God wants faithful people who know the power of what He can do. There are many things we were born to do and although they won't come easy, they will come. Remember, before the Lord formed us in the womb He knew us and He set us apart; He appointed us as prophets to the nations" (Jeremiah 1:5). So now you see why you will make it even if you don't know exactly how? God has big things for you to do. And He will be there every step of the way for you to do them, because when it's your time, it's your time.

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“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul" (3 John 1:2).

As 3 John 1:2 conveys, I pray things go well for you, for your health, and your soul -- your living body, your will, and your emotions. I pray you will get over every hill or mountain, out of every valley you may find yourself in, every fire that seems as though it's consuming you (although it's not). I pray that all goes well for you. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

"I run to you, God; I run for dear life" (Psalm 31:1). Those were David's words, which I can identify. For, I do run to God. How about you? Do you run to Him too?

"Love God, all you saints [and others who want to draw near to Him]; God takes care of all who stay close to him" ( Psalm 31:23). And His love never runs out. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

In yesterday’s blog post and podcast I talked about encouraging ourselves, but I didn’t really get into how. Would you like to know what has worked for me?

The scripture reference comes from Hebrews 13:8, which says, God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow and He wants us to rely on Him first and foremost. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/03/how-to-encourage-yourself.html?m=1

Today I've come to encourage you to stay encouraged even if you have to encourage yourself. Sometimes we may have to dig deep to find that encouragement, but we must make that a priority. We can't expect others to encourage us all the time, because although some people mean well, some are nevertheless...up today and down tomorrow...Hebrews 13:8 says, He's the same, yesterday, today, and tomorrow. That means He will never flake on us. Be encouraged in knowing that. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

Do you know, when we're walking with the Lord, we're walking blameless? "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones" (Proverbs 2:6-8) Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

I often hear, over and over again, that consistency is the key to achieving great things. I totally agree. Consistency is everything and if we will just stay the course, victory and success are imminent, which means our breakthrough is coming. Proverbs 4:25-27 says, "let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil [the things that will only set us back]." Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

Do you know miracles and extraordinary things happen everyday? So, why can't we experience such things, right? Aren't we children of the Most High? Than there you have it. It can still happen for you. It can still happen for us. I'll say again -- with God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

Are you waiting on the Lord to do anything in your life? If you are, don't give up, because God is still working on your behalf. And if you believe great things can happen for you, then they can indeed. It's all about believe, remember? Whatever you want God to do in your life, you have to believe it can happen for you. In Matthew 19:26, "Jesus looked at them [the disciples] and said, “with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

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What is your go-to resource for wisdom? Do you know there's a book that will give you all you will ever need and when you carry it in your heart? Do you know there's a book that will give you the power to overcome anything in your life? And I mean anything. Oh yes, it's true. It's called the bible and Joshua 1:8 says, "this book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success." Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/03/carry-the-word.html facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

Do you believe and pray for what God has for you? If so, there's power in that. In Mark 11:24 Jesus said, "therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Believe. Pray. Power. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

Do you know you have the power to speak things into existence? Do you know you have the power to change your atmosphere? Oh yes, so speak life to your life and know that the Lord's Word never comes back void. It is always alive and active. See Mark 11:24 and Proverbs 23:7. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/ facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/ instagram.com/insharonsheart/ twitter.com/insharonsheart

Sometimes when I think over all the challenges and the tough times life has thrown me, I can only think of how the Lord God kept and covered me. There's no doubt, He was there during the rough and tough times. I know, because I felt His presence and let me tell you that if He brought me through, He will bring you through. John 10:27-30 speaks to that. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/03/stay-close-to-god.html FB: www.facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/

Did you know God has alot for you? Do you? Are you familiar with the scripture that talks about God giving you back double for your trouble? That means He's giving you back everything you lost for all the hell you've been through. insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/03/double-for-your-trouble.html www.facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/

Most of us have heard about the palm tree, right? Did you know those trees bend, but they don't break? Isaiah 40:31 says, "those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Stay strong in the Lord. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/03/standing-strong.html www.facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/

God wants us to be a blessing by sharing our lives with people who can be helped in some way, by our testimonies.

Yes I believe you’re going to make it. You’re going to do what it is the Lord wants you to do. Yes, I’m putting that into the atmosphere, because words are powerful. Do you know there is no need to despise humble beginnings, because as we seek wisdom and continue to follow the Lord, Matthew 20:16 says, the last will be first, and the first will be last. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/03/youre-going-to-make-it.html https://www.facebook.com/InSharonsHeart/

Today I'm standing, because faith won, but there was a time when the lack of faith got the best of me, but not today, not anymore. I wallowed in my grief about certain events that happened or didn't happen in my life and my lack of faith about how God could and would change my life, was getting the best of me. Although I knew what God's word said, I had believed what the world said. I had let the devil have his way with me, so I walked around in a state of despair about what was, not what could be. But today that's all changed. Today I know and believe what 2 Timothy 1:7/8 says about my life. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/03/faith-won.html?m=1

Do you know that if we have faith as small as mustard seed, Jesus will work in our lives? Oh yes, it's true. Matthew 17:20 says, "Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/03/god-helped-me.html

Sometimes I just sit and marvel at how the Lord operates and what little I know about His capabilities. None of us truly knows how limitless He is. None of us really knows His true power. That's why He's God all by himself. See Joshua 1:5 and Joshua 1:9. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/03/god-made-way.html?m=1

Have you ever heard, the teacher is always quiet during the test? Romans 8:28 says, "and we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Blog: https://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/03/powerful-silence.html

As long as we keep walking, we will get where God has for us to go, so keep walking. See Proverbs 4:10-12 Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/?m=1

Do you ever feel like you've missed out on an opportunity that it bothers you to think about it, so you try not to? If so, me too, but there's great news for you -- for us. See Lamentations 3:22-24. Blog: https://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/better-days-to-come.html.

In Ephesians 6, Paul got it right when he gave advice regarding our walk with the Lord. I am going to breakdown each verse from 14-20, which are about walking with the shield and power of the Lord. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/ephesians-6-is-so-encouraging-part-2.html?m=1

Do you know David was a mighty warrior and he had mighty warriors with him? Yes, 2 Samuel 23:8-39 confirms they had courage, power, strength, resilience, push through and most importantly, God. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/godly-warriors_25.html?m=1

Psalm 29:11 says, "the Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace." Awesome. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/have-p…

Psalm 29:11 says, "the Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace." Awesome. Blog: insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/have-p…

I like what Paul wrote in Ephesians 6. He encouraged us to put on the armor (the shield, the protection, the defense) of God for us to be strong, mighty, and influential in the world, to make a difference. That is one of the main reasons we exist. Blog: https://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/ephesians-6-is-so-encouraging.html.

Do you know there are some people walking around blind? Although they can see with their natural eyes, that's about where it stops. See John 9. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-blind-will-see.html?m=1

Do you know that when we trust God, He will make the impossible, possible? Remember the blind man in John 9, who Jesus healed? Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/jesus-makes-impossible-possible.html?m=1

Do you know, your purpose and easy don't go together? They don't match. If we are going to go towards everything the Lord has for us there is no getting around doing the challenging and constantly going out our comfort zone. See Proverbs 19:21. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/living-out-gods-purpose.html?m=1

I am unqualified. Are you? I am unqualified to do everything I'm doing for the Lord and I know it. See 1 Corinthians 1:27-29. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/unqualified.html?m=1

No matter what, we must continue to strive for the great things God has for us. I know the grind gets discouraging sometimes, because we work so hard and it seems our time will never come, but it will. See Galatians 6:9 Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/continuing-to-strive.html?m=1

Today is a new day. No need to go another day or another year without speaking things as if they were, speaking the things you want into the atmosphere. It's time to start saying, it's my time, That's right, it's your time to step into the realm of everything. Yes, it's your time to reach new heights of all you've ever wanted. See Isaiah 43:2. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/unstoppable-faith.html?m=1

There were three men in the bible whose faith was tested and they ended up in the fire. Literally -- they were in the fire. But God was with them. See Daniel, chapter 3. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-fire-wont-burn-you.html?m=1

This is to encourage those of you who are confident in the awesome things the Lord is going to do in your life, to keep praying to maintain it. And for those who are trying to get your confidence up, to keep praying, it will come. See Hebrews 10:35. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/keep-your-confidence.html?m=1

Which way are you walking? What are your eyes gazed on? As we know, Proverbs is the book of wisdom and chapter 4 talks about walking in the right direction when we keep our eyes focused on forward. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-righteous-road.html?m=1

Don’t we know the people who are doing their best to live for God and the ones who aren't? In other words, the former is living for good and the latter isn't. You see, there is just one source of light. See 1 John 1:4-9. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/follow-light.html?m=1

Have you ever heard the scripture, "So the last will be first, and the first will be last?" The story is in Matthew 20:1-16. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/your-time-will-come.html?m=1

If I told you there was a man who walked the earth, who loved and saved more people than anybody, would you believe it? If I told you there was a man who was crucified for you and I; buried; and after three days was raised from the grave; and who now lives eternally, would you believe it? His name is Jesus. Matthew 6:33 says to seek Him. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/gods-arms-are-wide-open.html?m=1

Has anyone ever told you, your words have power? If not, I'm coming to tell you to start believing that they in fact do. See Proverbs 18:21. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/put-positive-in-atmosphere.html?m=1

Do you know, that if you're struggling in any area of your life, I've come to tell you that the battle is not yours, it's the Lord's. Oh yes, He will fight your battles for you. See Exodus 14. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-struggle-is-not-yours.html?m=1

Do you know your testimony, your walk, your journey, and what you've gone through in your life, is important to people? See John 4:39-42 Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/your-awesome-testimony.html?m=1

Do you know there's power in the name of Jesus? And do you know you can tap into that power at anytime? It's about knowing the voice of the Lord. For, He speaks in so many ways. See Psalm 29:3-9. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-voice-of-lord.html?m=1

Do you dream? I'm not talking about when you close your eyes at night and go to la la land. I'm talking about during much of the waking hours. Do you dream? See 2 Corinthians 9:8. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/continue-to-dream.html?m=1

You're staying strong, right? You're not growing weary and you're most definitely not giving up, right? I certainly hope not, because you're going to get there. See Galatians 6:9. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/02/dont-grow-weary-of-well-doing.html?m=1

You want to know why you're an awesome masterpiece of the Most High? Because God does not make junk. It's impossible. It will never happen that He will make any ole thing. See Matthew 5:48 Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/gods-awesome-masterpieces.html?m=1

Do you know you shall get the desires of your heart...if you're willing to wait for God's best for you? That’s what Ruth, Esther, and Rahab did (in the bible). Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-best-is-worth-waiting-for.html?m=1

There is a simple rule of life. You want to know what it is? The people who do more, get more. Have you ever noticed that? Think about it. See Proverbs 12:11 Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/do-more-get-more.html?m=1

Are you a faithful person? See Hebrews 10:23

Do you know, if we want to be used by God and we're willing to work at it, victory awaits us? Yes, if we're willing to go the distance, it's just a matter of time before we get the victory that God promised us. See 1 Kings 11:38. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/yes-you-can.html?m=1

What do you know about, The Light? Have you ever heard about the witness to that Light? "He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe" (John 1:7). Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-witness-to-light.html?m=1

What do you want God to give you success in? Are you up against anything that is much bigger than you? Do you need God's hand in a formidable obstacle that is standing in your way? 2 Chronicles 15:2 says, "the Lord is with you while you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you." Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/?m=1

Do you know God talks to people everyday? The question is, do we hear what He has to tell us? See Isaiah 40:28:31. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/god-talks-everyday.html?m=1

Who do you rely on to help guide your life, spiritually? If it's man, does he come through for you 24/7 or does he sometimes falter, because he's human? See Psalm 18:2. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/reliance-on-god.html?m=1

Do you know God wants the very best for you and not the crumbs? Are you the one many call diligent (a hard worker), or can you use a little help in that area? See Proverbs 13:4. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-diligent-ones.html?m=1

Do you have goals? Do you have something you've wanted to do for a long time, but haven't done yet? God will get you there. Stay faithful. In John 4:24, Jesus told the Samaritan woman, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/its-never-too-late.html?m=1

Have you ever heard the story of God raining down food from heaven? He WILL provide. See Exodus 16. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/god-will-provide.html?m=1

Picture yourself doing it. It starts with visualization. See Genesis 15:1 Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/it-will-come.html?m=1

Going higher in what the Lord wants us to do, is a little scary, but no worries, God is with us. See Genesis 12:1 Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/seeking-higher-going-higher.html?m=1

This is special Saturday edition of the Daily Devotional. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/reading-word-of-god.html?m=1

Do you know, Jesus will give us the keys to the kingdom of heaven? See Matthew 16:19. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-keys-to-kingdom-of-heaven.html?m=1

You ever just sat and watched the ocean? A bird? An ant? A butterfly? Enjoy the “little” things. Zechariah 4:10 Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/there-is-beauty-everywhere.html?m=1

You can win any battle you may be facing. God will do it. 1 Samuel 30; Esther; Genesis 37

If you’re worried about anything, let these words be an encouragement to you that you don't have to be. Matthew 6:25/26. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/dont-worry-be-happy.html?m=1

Do you need peace in your life? Isaiah 26:12 says, “Lord, you establish peace for us...” Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/god-establishes-peace.html?m=1

Remember the miraculous story of when Jesus turned water into wine? It wasn’t a story promoting the drinking of alcohol, it was a story of Jesus’ miraculous power (1 John 2:1-10). Do you need a miracle? Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/nothing-is-too-big-for-god.html?m=1

Jesus carried the cross for our sins. He paid for every bad decision, every burden, and every conceivable pain we would endure. Yes, He loves us that much. 1 Peter 2:24 Blog Post: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2018/01/jesus-paid-it-all.html?m=1

I’ve come to remind you to hold on, God is with you. He hasn't left you. He is the light and will continue to be the light, so continue to do all you can to find your strength in Him. Isaiah 40:31 http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2017/12/renewed-strength.html?m=1

It’s easy to love someone who is love Himself. 1 John 4:8-10 says, "Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2017/12/god-is-great.html?m=1

Do you know God wants you to take everything you went through, to show people who He is? 1 Peter 1:6/7. Blog: http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/?m=1

Did you know that when you're in Christ, you have the heart of a champion? That means you can take maximum pressure and come right back after pressure. That’s what David did in 1 Samuel 17. http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2017/12/champions-for-christ.html?m=1

Do you know that each time you say, “hallelujah”, you are saying some powerful words? David (2 Samuel 6:14) & Hannah (1 Samuel 2:1-10) knew that. http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/?m=1

It’s great when we know where our real strength and fortitude comes from, isn’t it? Isaiah 55:11 speaks to that. http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2017/12/every-step-counts.html?m=1

This goes out to all the people who haven't turned their backs on God. And it goes out to all the people who may have, but who still want to get it right. God loves us all. See Ephesians 1:7. http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2017/12/covered-by-god.html?m=1

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). That's another way of saying the Lord will revive our heart when needed. Do you need Him for anything? http://insharonsheart.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-strong-in-spirit.html?m=1

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it” (1 Corinthians 9:24). I think most of us have heard the story of the tortoise and the hare, right?

We all need the Lord in our lives in order to overcome some of the things we need to overcome. It may be different from person to person, but in order to grow and to become better, we have to start from where we are by admitting our short-comings and doing the hard work in getting better. That's it. It's not anything we can't handle. We can all make it. God gives us the strength to do so. Psalm 28:7 speaks to that.

What do you do during the "waiting" period? The waiting period is when God promises you something and it seems as though nothing is happening. Stay encouraged. Galatians 6:9 says, “let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Some doors open and some doors close. And we should be thankful. God will open the doors we need to walk through and close the ones that will be disastrous for us. Revelation 3:8 speaks to that.

One of the many awesome things of God is that He gives us waves of His blessings.

He's not a respecter of persons, which means He will use anyone He chooses to do His will. Just when it seems we're down to nothing, God is always up to something. He is always with us during the highs and lows of life. That's why we can never give up. It doesn't matter our past or present circumstances, God is in control. Remember the Samaritan Woman in John 4?

God is with you. And we We know certain things in life are challenging, He’s still there for us. So we must stay centered on keeping Christ first in our life no matter how difficult things get. At some point in everybody's life, struggle will come and no one is immune. Life will happen to every soul on this earth. That's a fact and since that's the case, then why not have a companion by our side every second of the day? Doesn't it make sense to do that? See Ephesians 2:10.

“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God" (Isaiah 40:1). Did you know, God "gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak" (Isaiah 40:29)? Oh yes, and if he does that, that means there is no reason to be down and to stay down. Lift your head up.

Look towards the sky, because God lives there and there’s light there. God helps us see, so always look up, especially if you’re down. And remember, joy comes in the morning. 1 Peter 5:7 says to cast all our cares/anxieties on the Lord because He cares about us.

Unbreakable -- that's a great word for the people who are unstoppable, unmovable, and unshakable. They are the people who refuse to be broken, because of life's struggles, pain, challenges, hurt, setbacks, sorrow. Being unbreakable is another term for being faithful that God is not going to leave us in a state of despair, despondency, or a place of helplessness. See Mark 5:25-34

According to Google, energy means: "the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity." Did you know God gives us the energy we need to do what He called us to do? He hasn't forgotten we can't do everything on our own and we certainly shouldn't forget that either. We need God. And He loves helping us, because He loves us so. His spirit is always alive. He never sleeps. Isn't that a blessing? He's there 24/7. Philippians 1:6 speaks to that.

Do you know carrying out the mission and assignment the Lord has for us, is like flying an airplane? It takes precision, focus, and strength. And we can do it, because that’s what God birthed in us to do. 2 Corinthians 8:11 is proof.

Have you ever been so afraid of something, someone, or some place, that it has virtually taken over your life? Have you ever stopped your flow, because of a certain fear that has held you back for as long as you can remember? Are you afraid of the unknown? If so, I feel you. I have been there and done that. And I'm here to tell you, that that was then and this is now. It's time to move on from whatever fear has been holding you back. Proverbs 16:7 is proof.

Jesus loves us in spite of ourselves. Thus, you and I are covered and protected against anything, against any weapon, and against anything that comes against us. Jesus is our roadblock, our shield, and our anchor. Ephesians 1:7/8 speaks to that.

What is it that lives inside of you? Are you writing it down? Are you making it plain to the Lord God that you are ready, willing, and able to do all you can to make it happen in order to encourage and help others? If God placed it in you, He will ensure it happens through you. Habakkuk 2:2/3

It doesn't matter how much time goes by, the Word of the Lord remains the same. It's the most powerful word in all the universe. Isaiah 40:7/8 is proof.

When it comes to getting the things you want and need, do you take your petitions to God? Do you pray without ceasing? If so, that's great. Keep doing that. I️n 1 Kings 3, Solomon did just that.

Have you ever had to overcome anything so big that you didn't know how you were going to get over it? Have you ever been confronted with obstacles that have slowed you down, tripped you up, or knocked you out of the race? Well, guess what? You can overcome adversity, because if I can, anybody can. I've come to tell you.

Do you know you have what it takes to make it? Oh yes. When we seek the Lord and his strength and when we seek His presence continually (1 Chronicles 16:11).

Rainbows have a powerful meaning for us. Stay encouraged, because God hasn’t forgotten about what He has for your life.

Staying power equals: Perseverance, bounce-back, strength, push-through, determination...and the list goes on. Joshua 1:9 is proof of God’s Love & power for His people.

What do you want the Lord to do for you? Do you know that if God said it was going to happen, it's going to happen? 2 Peter 1:3/4 speaks to that.

When it came to honor, praise, and worship, David in the bible, made mistakes. Yet he didn't make people or anything negative, a priority over God. That's what God wants all of us to do. "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).