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1.You are not alone in wanting things to be different and asking God to change your situation

2. There is a place to attach our hope but it’s not to our desire for changed circumstances.

3. Though my story took the most unexpected twists and turns through the darkest valleys I’ve ever known, God’s plan was good.

TRUTH FOR TODAY

Psalm 62:5, “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” (NIV)

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6 Relationship Lessons From Samson and Delilah

1. "Self-discipline is the key to relationship success."

2. "Lust is not love."

3. "Listen to wise counsel."

4. "Believe when people show you their true colors."

5. "Looks can be deceiving."

6. "God never fails to reveal red flags."

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Most people struggle with things from their past because they do not allow the Spirit to renew them in the present. Their destinies are stolen or destroyed because they were unaware of how spiritual strongholds develop. Strongholds are built up through various methods, providing Satan with a base of operations.

We are well aware of Satan's sinister tendencies. However, it extends beyond that. Satan's troops want to establish long-term strongholds where they may rule and hold people prisoner, adding to the everyday harassing, tempting, or hit-and-run attacks. Demonic powers look for individuals and situations where they can flourish with minimal resistance.

Spiritual strongholds are conflicts, stances, and ideas opposed to God's intentions. These mental patterns are based on what we know and believe and inevitably shape our actions. The Bible uses the term to describe harmful thought patterns, arrogant attitudes, or messages from the outside world that have left a lasting impression on Christians' minds and hearts. Over time, these beliefs can become strongholds in the spiritual realm that people need to destroy using the truth of God's Word.

Samson, a powerful individual, capitulated to a stronghold. Like many Christians, Samson was born to win, yet the Philistines took him as a prisoner. Samson's life offers a wealth of lessons.

He was a strong man who would eventually turn into a man of sorrow. Samson's story is a picture for the downtrodden Christian: our sin is the biggest obstacle to receiving God's power. And despite having God's strength, we frequently fall short of our potential.

Samson had (literal and figurative) “climbed into bed” with the world, and as a result, the world had a firm grip on him. His obsession with Delilah and his love for her served as his stronghold. He lost his spiritual vigor because he had turned away from dedication and obedience to the Lord due to her great influence over him. This stronghold, which appeared like an angel, was a demon.

Judges 16

Today I glorify God in my life and walk in authority. I surrender my thoughts, will, intellect, emotions and imagination in complete obedience to the Word of God. I believe the Word and I speak in faith. I command all strongholds and mental thought patterns not in Gods will for my life broken and cast out! I declare circumstances are changing in my favor & I have what I say!

My body belongs to God and I make my flesh obey the Word. I am healed mentally, emotionally and physically. I resist the temptation to sin or to go back to my old way of living. The devil is under my feet & nothing shall by any means harm me. No plague shall come near my house. I am anointed! I overcome all attacks and any setback of the enemy by the blood of Jesus & the Words of my mouth. No weapon formed against me shall prosper!

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Trust is tough. Trusting in God when everything around us continues to go downhill is hard. Many times we may be tempted to quit trusting and take matters into our own hands. Yet, because we know better, we continue to resist that temptation and instead choose to trust.

It’s much easier to trust when we are on the mountaintop of everything going the way that we expected or planned. However, it’s another story in the valley of “I lost my job and can’t find another”, “I’m sick and I’m not feeling better”, or “I don’t have enough money for the month.” In those valleys, trust is tough because we don’t have any idea of how things are supposed to work out.

When we watch those who trust in “chariots and horses” with everything they need—we can get a little off track. Those who trust in their worldly goods, experience, education, and/or talents may seem on the surface to have it all together. If we aren’t careful, we may find ourselves envying them instead of recognizing the truth of their desperate spiritual state.

When we are in the valley of despair, our little light of hope and trust in God can help us make it to the other side. Our faithfulness in prayer, Bible study, fasting, and service to God’s people may seem useless in the eyes of the world. However, in the eyes of God—it’s priceless!

As press our way through the valley, our trust is embolden by the knowledge of who God is and what He can do. There’s nothing impossible with Him and He knows exact moment of our miracle. We can count Him as faithful to follow through with His promises even when trust is tough.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, sometimes I struggle with trusting in You even though I know You are well able to answer above and beyond my requests. Help me to remain faithful in the valley. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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The story of Joshua leading the Israelites to bring down the walls of Jericho is a powerful account that demonstrates the faithfulness and might of the Lord. Before Moses died, he declared that Joshua would be his successor and lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. Upon crossing the Jordan, Jericho is the first city the Israelites conquer with Joshua as their leader.

What moves me the most about the Israelites' part in this story isn't so much their willingness to take that first crazy step of obedience. It how they kept taking steps of obedience. Step after step after step. Even though nothing appeared to change.... even though there wasn't a single sign of cracking or crumbling in those massive walls... they kept marching. Its hard to keep going when we don't see God move the way we thought He would. It sometimes difficult to trust that He's working behind the scenes.

1. we walk by faith and not by sight

2. take God at his word

3. hold fiercely to his promise.

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Trust is the belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc.

Remember the woman with the issue of blood how she had to trust God despite the pain. God want us to trust him in everything and to know that he will never leave us nor forsake us.

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The woman with the issues of the blood can be find in Matthew 9: 20-22, Mark 5: 25-34c and Luke 8: 43-48 .

She had a medical condition that controlled her life for 12 long years. She to call the physician and use all her money still no one was able to the woman what was wrong. The woman heard about Jesus coming she pressed her way through the crowd to get to Jesus..... Why because she knew if she could touch the hem of his garment she will be healed and made whole. The woman had tenacious faith.

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Sometimes despite our best intentions, we can struggle with trusting in God. We may fear that He may disappoint us—so we reserve a portion of our hearts instead of complete trust. Yet, in order for us to continue to be and do all that He wants for us—demands total trust—no holding back. How do we learn to TRUST in God?

T – Take God at His word.
“God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?” (Numbers 23:19)

Many of us have been lied to by people we trusted; therefore, it’s hard to take God at His word. However, God never lies to us. He tells us what we want to hear and what we don’t want to hear. Our Lord is worthy of our trust in His word. If we know His word, we begin to build our trust in Him.

R – Reflect on God’s goodness in the past
“But you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt and the LORD your God redeemed you from there; therefore I command you to do this.” (Deuteronomy 24:11)

Trust is cultivated as we begin to reflect on how God has been good to us in the past. We are a forgetful people at times. When God has answered a prayer in a way we didn’t expect, we immediately rejoice, but sometimes soon forget before we’ve moved on to the next thing. But remember the uncertainty of situations and how God moved in your behalf. This will be your encouragement to trust Him moving forward.

U – Unlock your faith beyond human limitations.
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

We are people of faith—those who walk by faith and not by sight. We are those who believe that faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen. It’s our faith in a God we can’t see, but we can know by His Spirit that calls us to hope and believe. Our faith needs to be unlocked from human limitations and move towards the liberty of impossible dreams.

S – Surrender desired outcomes to God’s will.
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)

Our trust will more solid as we surrender our desired outcomes to God. Sometimes we limit our faith when we tightly grip what we want to happen in our lives. We have to learn to let go and let God do His will in His timing and way. God knows us better than we know ourselves. He’s got a plan and it’s for our good.
T – Turn your eyes to God.
“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” (2 Chronicles 20:12)

Many times when it’s difficult to trust, it’s because we have our eyes on everything and everyone but God. We see what has happened to other people and begin to doubt how God will come through for us. We turn our attention to those who lack the faith and spiritual insight to believe for the impossible. However, if we turn our eyes to God—we look to Him to provide the answers to the problems, the solution to the puzzles of life, and the peace of closure in chaod.

Each of us are a work in progress. Our trust in God will be stretched and challenged in every season of our lives. Trusting in the Lord with all of our hearts is entirely possible as we mature in our Christian walk.

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Sorry, ladies I haven’t been doing my podcast. The enemy had me in a place I didn’t want to be, I was mad at God and I got to a point where I wanted to give up on life. The enemy had me in a dark hole where I could not hear nor trust God, but ladies I am back, this is the relaunch of my new podcast. On Tuesday we will be talking about Trust God in Difficult Times.

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When I left for college, I made a very foolish decision. I put God on the shelf of my heart and told Him that I would be right back. I wanted to see what is was like in the world—I intended to go from point A to point B; however, I landed on Z with brokenness and pain.

It’s one thing to not know the Lord and find ourselves in a bad place. However, it’s a whole different story when we’ve known the presence and peace of God and still walk away from Him. Satan will do everything he can to deceive us into believing that we’ve gone too far and God will never want us back.

Yet, when the prodigal son come to his senses and returned home, his father was looking for him. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” (Luke 15:20) Our Father God is looking for us when we’ve strayed from His presence. He’s not waiting with a big stick to pound on our heads; instead He’s waiting with strong arms to embrace us with His love, joy, and peace.

It’s time to come back to waking up with His sweet presence hovering over us. It’s time to come back to the joy and fellowship of our spiritual church family. It’s time to come back to living every day with our purpose and calling pounding in our hearts. It’s time to come back to sensing the expectation of our heavenly home.

It’s not too late to get it right. The Lord wants you now more than ever because He has a plan for your life that’s good and right. It’s doesn’t matter what you’ve done in the past—there’s forgiveness and reconciliation. The Lord will be with you no matter what.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I’ve strayed far from the path that You were leading me. Forgive me. Accept me back. I want to live for You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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In these perilous times every day is a step of faith. We can’t always know what is around the corner in our homes, at work, or in our community. With so much going on, we can begin to let our faith in God weaken. If we are to be the light and salt in the earth, we need to continue to T.R.U.S.T.

T – Take steps of faith.
“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.” (Hebrews 11:6)
It’s much easier to stand still in our comfort than to step out in faith in the unknown. Yet, taking these steps of faith strengthens our ability to trust in God.

R – Recognize God is with us.
“For he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5)
Even if we don’t always feel the presence of God, He is with us. The Lord doesn’t desert us when we’ve messed up or have moved in the wrong direction. He’s there always gently guiding us.

U – Understand that there will be ups and downs.
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
Everything isn’t going to go our way all the time—this is life and we must learn to embrace the uncertainties. However, God knows the beginning and ending of our journeys.

S – Stay close to God’s word
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
The word of God is our comfort in the darkness and our encouragement to keep us from despair. Our hope is renewed as we daily take in and meditate on the scriptures.

T – Turn away from doubt.
“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.” (James 1:6)
Many times we may find ourselves struggling in the faith because we keep allowing doubt to creep into our thoughts. We can resist doubt through prayer and God’s word to empower our faith in Him.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I pray that my faith continue to grow in You so that I will trust in You with all of my heart. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Not every single person wants to be married; yet, there are many singles who long to one day partner with a special person. Many singles begin with an idea of what they want their future spouse; however, it’s better to being with a look within their own hearts. Learn what God’s word for S.I.N.G.L.E.S. who long to be married:
S – Seek God first before looking for a spouse.
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33)
I – Initiate prayer warriors/prayer intercessors for accountability.
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. (James 5:16)

N – Never settle for less by choosing an unbeliever as a spouse.
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14)

G – Get the most of this single season of your life by enjoying it to the maximum.
This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:14)

L – Learn to love yourself so that you can truly love another.
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Matthew 12:30-31)

E – Examine your motives for wanting to make sure you understand marriage.
Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. (2 Corinthians 13:5)

S – Set yourself up for success not failure by choosing to be where God wants you.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)

PRAYER

Dear Lord, help me to live this season of singleness in such a way that You are honored and glorified. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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When the Israelites were coming to the Promised Land, God gave them clear and distinct instructions to follow. He didn’t give a series of rules and regulations because He wanted to control them. Rather, He wanted them to live a good life filled with joy, peace, and the security of His presence. By choosing to obey God’s commands, they were choosing life. By choosing to disobey God’s commands, they were choosing death.

As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we also can choose between life and death by how we live. When we choose God’s ways over our own desires, we choose to bring life to our dreams and destiny. In the same way, choosing to disobey or ignore key truths of God’s word will most certainly bring death to the purposes and plans of our lives. How can we daily choose life over death?

C – Converse with God in prayer every single day. (Ephesians 6:18)

H – Honestly evaluate our heart motives for why we do what we do. (2 Corinthians 13:5)

O – Open our hearts and minds to know and live God’s word. (James 1:22)

O – Order our priorities based on an eternal point of view. (Colossians 3:2)

S – Seek opportunities to speak life into the lives of others. (Ephesians 4:15)

E – Engage in activities that build the kingdom of God. (Acts 28:31)

Our daily choices will result in the fruit of spiritual life or death. Our Lord gives us the freedom to choose so that we will follow Him with all of our hearts. His grace and favor will overtake us every morning as we choose life by obeying His commandments.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I want to choose life every single day. Strengthen me to walk according to Your ways, leading to Your blessings. Amen.

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As believers we desire to be forgiven freely from God, but sometimes we struggle with freely forgive others. We may be tempted to think that forgiveness can be freely given for some things and not so much for other offenses. However, the truth is that if we don’t forgive—we do ourselves more harm than we do to those who’ve hurt us. A preacher once explained it’s like we drink the poison that we make for someone else. Or we build the maximum security prison and then lock ourselves in the deepest darkest part of it.

To forgive or not is still our choice. God didn’t make us clones or robots—He’s given us free choice. However, in giving us choice—He points us to the best choices all throughout His word. Learn how to FORGIVE:

F – Fix your attention more on God than the offense.
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” (Colossians 3:2)

When we are offended, our attention is immediately drawn to the source of our offense; however, our attention needs to be on God. We can ask Him the questions we have, we can vent our pain and frustration, and we can see His wisdom on next steps.

O – Obey God’s word on forgiveness.
“Forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” (Colossians 3:13)

After sharing with God, our next choice is obedience. We choose forgiveness as an act of obedience and not based on our feelings. Jesus said if we love Him…we will keep His commandments.

R – Release the offense to the Lord.
“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” (Romans 12:19)

After we’ve refocused on God and obeyed His command to forgive, we need to release this offense to God for Him to deal with the offender. Sometimes an offender will ask for our forgiveness, but sometimes they don’t and we need to be ready to turn them over to God.

G – Give forgiveness as you have received from God.
“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:14-15)
God forgives us freely—there’s no “I’ll forgive you if you…” Instead He forgives us and we are to forgive others in the same way. God’s forgiveness doesn’t erase the consequences of our sins. It’s the same with those we forgive—there may be consequences because of the sin—yet they are still forgiven.

I – Invite the Holy Spirit to heal your heart, mind, and body.
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17)

We need the power of the Holy Spirit to forgive offenders. Through Him we can receive the healing necessary to move on even though we don’t forget what was done to us. The sting from the offense can be removed sometimes immediately or over time.

V- Value and protect yourself if necessary by finding a safe place or creating distance.
“Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you.” (Isaiah 43:4)

Just because we forgive our offenders doesn’t mean that we continue to put ourselves in abusive situations. This calls for wisdom, discernment, and godly counsel as God values each of His children.

E – Engage in prayer for those who’ve offended you.
“Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” (Luke 6:28)

As we are forgiven by God and forgive others—He changes us to be more like His Son, Jesus Christ. We began to see people and the world as He sees them—and we can’t help but to pray for them.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, with the help of Your Holy Spirit, I choose to forgive my offender. I trust You to heal me from the inside out and enable me to become more like Jesus Christ. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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The devil wants us to pretend that he doesn’t exist. If we attempt to ignore his influence on our lives, he will multiply destruction in our families and communities. (John 10:10) Christians are most effective against the strategies of Satan when we are adequately prepared to deal with him. Our best defense is a great offense of knowledge and faith in God’s word to know the truths and lies.

Lie: Satan is a figment of our imagination and can’t really do us any harm.
Truth: Satan is a formidable foe to believers, and he doesn’t fight fair. (Ephesians 6:12)
Satan is real, and he will do whatever it takes to stop the Gospel from being preached. He knows that he is condemned, and he will attempt to deceive as many people as possible. Christians of all ages, races, and backgrounds are on his target list. He knows that it only takes a few of us to dismantle his plans of destruction. Yet because of Christ, his power has been diminished; and we will always be the victors against him.

Lie: Satan knows everything.
Truth: Satan is limited in his knowledge of the future. (1 Corinthians 2:8)
The devil knows that his days are limited. His action of crucifying Christ resulted in the resurrection and sealed his defeat by empowering believers to overcome him. When we submit to God in prayer, Satan’s kingdom is destroyed; and he knows it (Matthew 16:18).

Lie: Satan has all power over the world.
Truth: Satan has limited power on earth, but no power over God’s people. (1 Peter 5:8)
John wrote that we have overcome the evil one and that the God in us is greater than the devil (1 John 2:13-14, 4:4). While Satan can cause us frustrations and delays in the faith, he is absolutely and completely defeated. His power is limited and is soon to end.

When the devil reminds believers of their past sins, we need to remind him of his future “to be thrown into the lake of fire to be tormented day and night forever.” (Revelation 20:10) It will most certainly happen. We are soldiers of Christ who preach the Gospel until everyone has heard so they can be free from the snares of Satan and death.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I want to be a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Help me to submit myself to You daily and resist the temptations of the devil. Amen.

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The devil wants us to pretend that he doesn’t exist. If we attempt to ignore his influence on our lives, he will multiply destruction in our families and communities. (John 10:10) Christians are most effective against the strategies of Satan when we are adequately prepared to deal with him. Our best defense is a great offense of knowledge and faith in God’s word to know the truths and lies.

Lie: Satan is a figment of our imagination and can’t really do us any harm.
Truth: Satan is a formidable foe to believers, and he doesn’t fight fair. (Ephesians 6:12)
Satan is real, and he will do whatever it takes to stop the Gospel from being preached. He knows that he is condemned, and he will attempt to deceive as many people as possible. Christians of all ages, races, and backgrounds are on his target list. He knows that it only takes a few of us to dismantle his plans of destruction. Yet because of Christ, his power has been diminished; and we will always be the victors against him.

Lie: Satan knows everything.
Truth: Satan is limited in his knowledge of the future. (1 Corinthians 2:8)
The devil knows that his days are limited. His action of crucifying Christ resulted in the resurrection and sealed his defeat by empowering believers to overcome him. When we submit to God in prayer, Satan’s kingdom is destroyed; and he knows it (Matthew 16:18).

Lie: Satan has all power over the world.
Truth: Satan has limited power on earth, but no power over God’s people. (1 Peter 5:8)
John wrote that we have overcome the evil one and that the God in us is greater than the devil (1 John 2:13-14, 4:4). While Satan can cause us frustrations and delays in the faith, he is absolutely and completely defeated. His power is limited and is soon to end.

When the devil reminds believers of their past sins, we need to remind him of his future “to be thrown into the lake of fire to be tormented day and night forever.” (Revelation 20:10) It will most certainly happen. We are soldiers of Christ who preach the Gospel until everyone has heard so they can be free from the snares of Satan and death.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I want to be a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Help me to submit myself to You daily and resist the temptations of the devil. Amen.

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Many people do a lot of things to please God. They will go to church every Sunday. They will make prayers of intercession for all kinds of people and situations. They will give their money, time, and energy for the cause of the kingdom. They will serve others in the church and community. Yet, if any of these good things are done without faith—it doesn’t please God. Without faith it’s impossible for any of us to please the Lord. There are 3 steps we can take towards pleasing God:

Step #1) Draw near to God (James 4:8)
Drawing near to God means that we make Him first and foremost in our hearts and minds every single day. We draw near to Him because in Him we find peace when we are hurting, love when we are rejected, and hope when we feel despair. In His presence, we are strengthened and renewed in our faith to move forward.

Step #2) Believe that God exists (Psalms 14:1)
This isn’t just believing there’s a God—even the demons believe in God and are scared witless. (James 2:19) This the believing that God is real in our lives—that He is aware of who we are, of our triumphs and defeats, of our prayers and intercessions, etc. It’s believing everything the Bible says about God.

Step #3) Believe that He rewards those who seek after Him (Matthew 6:4, 6, 18; 10:42)
There are rewards in following after God in this lifetime and the next one. He is a good heavenly Father who longs to bless His children in abundance. His rewards are more than just material things, rather His rewards bring spiritual, emotional, and mental blessings as well.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I long to please You with my life and the decisions I make every day. Help me to draw near to You, believe in You and trust that You will bring rewards in my life. Amen.

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Have you ever had a time in your life when you felt like God has forgotten you? Perhaps you’ve lived a faithful life before the Lord and suddenly things have fallen apart. Sometimes it could be trial with an enormous impact and disruption to your life. You’re looking at all the broken pieces and wondering “Has God forgotten me?”

It’s a temptation that will visit all of us at some point in time. We will feel abandoned because the plans we had for our lives didn’t work out the way we thought they would. We sense hopelessness because if we got this situation wrong, we might get every situation wrong afterwards as well. We can feel loneliness as others are perplexed by our sudden loss and confusion.

However, it’s important that we turn our eyes to heaven and know that God has not forgotten us. We may not sense His presence as keenly as we remembered in the past, yet we hold onto His word in spite of our pain and circumstances. When we feel tempted to believe that God has forgotten our faithfulness to Him, to our families, and to our church ministry, we must also speak truth to ourselves about what we have seen God do in the past.

Noah’s journey could be told in a few minutes. However, there were long periods of time for him to build the ark, gather enough food for the family and the animals, take in the animals, wait inside the ark for seven days before the rain fell for 40 days and nights, and wait even longer for the water to subside before they could safely exit the ark.

But God remembered Noah. God remembers us. He will do a greater work in us as we put our trust in Him regardless of our life circumstances.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I know that You remember me in my time of suffering. Strengthen me according to Your word. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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After many years of playing tennis and watching my children in their sports activities, I’ve realized that athleticism and talent are secondary to mental focus. If I can’t focus my mind to drown out all the other voices, I will lose. In sports they call it the zone. It’s when a player is so focused on the game, they don’t hear the roar of the crowd or any other distractions. If we want to walk in the Spirit, we need to get in the spiritual zone.

Our mind brings us into the zone. When we are spiritually connected to God, we’re not distracted by the flurry of activity around us. We learn to trust the Holy Spirit within to guide, direct, and lead us into the right paths.

We can have the mind of Christ when we meditate on the Word of God (Psalm 119:15). Meditation is simply rehearsing what God’s word says over and over in our minds. We won’t be nudged so easily by the flesh to do those things which are sinful.

We can also invite the Holy Spirit’s guidance (John 16:13). The Holy Spirit gives direction and guidance in our Christian walk. It’s so easy for us to dismiss the urging of the Spirit when our minds are so busy with everything else.

We can nurture our minds with Bible study (2 Timothy 2:15), being involved in a Bible study that challenges our faith and helps us to become more knowledgeable in the Bible. Every answer necessary for our lives is in the Bible.

We can also discipline our minds (2 Corinthians 10:5). We discipline our minds like our bodies—we take care what we allow into it. By cutting off unhealthy visual and auditory prompts, we can restrain our thoughts more easily.

Spiritual growth over fleshly desires is possible. It comes with a day-by-day, step-by-step determined spirit; an open heart; and a changed mind. Aren’t you tired of losing to the flesh?

PRAYER

Dear Lord, please help me have the mind of Christ in all things. Give me the strength to discipline myself to grow up spiritually. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Have you ever fallen in the faith? If you’ve ever said or done things that you’ve regretted, you are in the company of many believers. Many of us have fallen short since salvation and have had to face the consequences of our bad decisions. We have the testimony of falling down, wiping the dust off, and getting back up again. Sometimes we are like the Israelites’ who would follow God, get comfortable, forget God, suffer for their sins, call out to God, and receive His deliverance.

If we fall, we can rise up stronger as long as we keep our eyes on Christ. If our vision remains locked on our fleshly (or carnal) desires, we may find ourselves constantly struggling in the faith. The struggle is real, but God is greater. If we want to get up stronger, then we need to follow these steps:

Step #1) Accept our role in the decision making that lead to a fall. (Psalm 32:5)
Step #2) Seek God’s forgiveness and be cleansed through His Spirit. (1 John 1:9)
Step #3) Pray for wisdom and discernment to resist falling into the same pattern. (James 1:5)
Step #4) Listen to the advice of godly and mature believers that God places in our lives. (Proverbs 11:14)
Step #5) Set ourselves up for success by changing aspects of our lives that constantly lead us down the dark paths. (Romans 13:14)
Step #6) Continue to press our way towards a consistent prayer life, Bible study, and church fellowship. (John 13:17)
Step #7) Draw on God to grow closer in intimacy every day. (James 4:8)

As we continue to call upon God, He will renew our strength to overcome our weaknesses. It’s not God’s will that we remain down—it’s His will that we get up and going about building the kingdom of Christ.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I’ve fallen many times and I don’t feel worthy enough to get up. Strengthen my heart and mind to overcome temptations so that I can live a victorious life every day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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There have been so many times in my life when I’ve not felt like myself:

· I didn’t feel like myself when I was working 80 hours a week at a nonprofit and pouring myself into my career right after college.

· I didn’t feel like myself when I was single in my twenties and trying to figure out who I was when everyone around me seemed to be the exact thing I wasn’t: married.

· I didn’t feel like myself when I volunteered to speak to college students all over the country even though I’d never spoken publicly in my life. I was trying something new and terrifying and felt like a complete fraud.

I’ve lost myself in my work, relationships, goals and in so many other seasons of my life as I tried to discover who I really was. But any time that happened, I’ve only ever wanted one thing: to get back to me.

Have you ever felt this way? Overwhelmed? Unfulfilled? Lost? Maybe you’ve been there before. Or maybe you feel this way right now. Maybe you’re fighting back those questions that keep you awake at night: Is this all there is? Who am I? Why do I feel stuck?

I don’t know if you’re in a season of changing diapers or living your life during nap time. I don’t know if you’re running around the clock trying to keep all those plates spinning. (I’ve been there.) But I believe that before your spouse or kids or job or any other role took over your life, you had a set of gifts, dreams and desires that you wanted to offer the world.

Friend, I believe you are so much more than your roles and responsibilities. You’re more than the job title you hold, and you’re more than your current circumstances. And I believe God is inviting you to discover what that more really is. He’s inviting you to get back to who He created you to be.

But in order to become the best and truest version of ourselves, we have to remember these four things:

1. Who God Is: building your life on the truth in His Word.

2. Who You Are: remembering what God says about you.

3. Where You Are: finding strength for the season you’re in.

4. Where You’re Going: getting your hopes up for the future God has for you.

Reflect:

What roles and responsibilities do you carry right now? Do you feel overwhelmed or unfulfilled in them? What part of you are you hoping to get back to?

Spend some time in prayer and ask God to help you remember who you really are. Ask Him for clarity and discernment as you embark on this journey to get back to you.

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In 2009 the Christian band Casting Crowns produced a song called “Praise You in This Storm.” I remember sharing with my prayer partners how that song was difficult to sing. It was making a stand to praise God before the storms of life blow us away. The reality of life is that everyone, whether they are a believer or not, will have storms. The overriding difference is that those who belong to Christ will have His presence with them through the storms.

While it’s better to have Christ with us than to be alone, it’s still hard, especially when the trials and tragedies are all around us. How can we still praise God in the storm?

P – Place more of our focus on Christ than our trial. (1 Peter 5:7)
When we are going through something difficult, it’s tempting to think about it all the time. Yet if we cast this burden on Jesus, He will remove the weight from our shoulders.

R – Remain faithful where God has called us. (1 Corinthians 4:2)
It’s important that we keep doing what we know is right to do. If we pull away from our calling, we set ourselves up for Satan’s attacks of discouragement.

A – Accept that we are not alone in this trial. (Hebrews 13:5)
Sometimes in the thick of the storm, we feel like the only ones going through difficulty. However, many believers have gone before us; and God will never leave us.

I – Instill hope in our hearts through the word of God. (Isaiah 55:11)
God’s word is true and real; and it will never fail. We have renewed hope every day if we meditate and embrace His word.

S – Seek the grace of God to give us strength to press on. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
God’s grace is what we need every moment of our lives. Through His grace and mercy we can do all things through Christ, which gives us strength.

E – Expect the Lord to keep His promises. (Joshua 21:45)
God is not like us, and He will never lie. The Lord keeps every single one of His promises to His children—we must have faith in Him.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, sometimes it feels like this storm is going to destroy me. Yet I praise You anyway because I know that You have me safely in Your arms. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Waiting isn’t much fun for most of us. We don’t like to wait in line, in traffic, or for dinner. Yet waiting is a part of life, and it’s especially a part of our Christian journey. The waiting period is an opportunity for God to stretch our faith in Him. It’s also an opportunity for us to learn the value of perseverance. Waiting isn’t a passive process; rather, it’s an active part of our faith. How are we to wait on the Lord?

Wait Courageously (Psalm 27:4)
It takes courage to wait on the Lord because we stand firm in our faith even though the circumstances rise up against us. We walk by faith and not by sight; therefore, it’s our courage to stand for what we believe instead of giving up.

Wait Patiently (Psalm 37:7)
Waiting helps us develop our patience. Instead of being filled with anxious thoughts, we choose to be calm and trust in God’s perfect timing. As we mature in the Lord, our confidence in His answered prayers helps us patiently wait.

Wait Expectantly (Psalm 37:9)
We aren’t waiting for nothing—we have the hope through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Our expectation is that God is working things out even though we can’t see the evidence of it. We aren’t “wishing” for something to happen. Instead, we know that God is going to do His great work.

Wait Quietly (Lamentations 3:26)
Instead of rambling on with doubts, we are quietly finding ourselves in the secret places of prayer, meditation, and reflection. Sometimes we need to move away from the loud clatter of the TV, internet, or people. Our quiet times with God’s word are precious moments in our time of waiting.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I pray that You help me to wait courageously, patiently, expectantly, and quietly on Your perfect timing. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Many people like to make a big deal of a really good idea. Yet the idea doesn’t mean anything unless there is some kind of drive to make it happen. Many of us start projects that we never get around to finishing. Perhaps we don’t finish because we realized early on that it wasn’t our gift. It’s okay as long as we own up to that truth and not make it habit.

Sometimes we don’t follow through because the work to completion is more than what we knew at the beginning. There’s the time factor, energy depletion, work and family obligations, etc. Some of us never finish because we are lazy and easily distracted from staying on course. Yet there are also those of us who can’t continue because of our lack of faith in God.

If finishing an idea, a project, or a calling continues to nag our hearts and minds, we need to first get before God. Taking out some time for fasting and prayer will help us to align our motivations and desires with what God wants us to do. Perhaps we were a little off course in our ambitions—honest prayer and confession before God will bring renewal and clarity.

After spending time with God, Who sends His Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth, we should have a better sense of what we are to do and how we are to complete it. In Christ we live, move, and have our being. He will not let us down, not just to start a job but more so to finish it well, as the Lord is the giver of our strength, wisdom, and ability.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I’m tired of wasting time and not completing what You’ve called me to do. Renew a right spirit within me to finish what I started in Your name. Amen.

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We are living in times of uncertainty on almost every level in our homes, schools, work, and community. Because of the spirit of hatred, self-loathing, and rebellion—many people are taking their pain and spreading to innocent bystanders. In addition, we have new level of negativity and pessimism infiltrated in the hearts of men, women, and children like never before.

If we aren’t careful, we can allow ourselves to get caught up in the storms of this world and forget to lay our anchor on the true foundation, who is our Rock—the Lord Jesus Christ. How can we A.N.C.H.O.R. ourselves in times of uncertainty?

A – Adjust our expectations.
“Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2)

N – Nail our fear, anxieties, and worries to the cross.
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7)

C – Control what we can control.
“For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or questioning.” (Philippians 2:13-14)

H – Have faith in God’s plan and purpose for our lives.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.” (Jeremiah 29:11-12)

O – Open up to change.
“And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14)

R – Remember God’s faithfulness in the past.
“The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.” (Deuteronomy 32:4)

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I need You now more than ever before—anchor my heart and mind to trust in You with all of my heart in these times of uncertainty. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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But isn’t it good to know that it does not matter how many times we get knocked down, just as long as we get back up again? The good thing about this is the fact that when we do get back up, we may not have our full balance and composure, but just the mere effort of trying to get up grabs God's immediate attention. Our efforts to get up make God sit straight up. Our efforts in trying to get up excite God because our weaknesses present God with an opportunity to show up. The Bible teaches us that it’s in our weakest state that God’s strength is made perfect. And because God always shows up in our weakest moments, every time we’re knocked down in life by some tribulation, disappointment, heartbreak, or trials we go through every day, as long as we get back up the fight is not over. Life will through an unexpected blow and knock you clean off your feet. Is there anybody in here that’s been hit with something in life that left you totally numb? A fighter can train all he can; be in the best shape of his life, and still get hit and knocked down by an unsuspecting punch. Thus it is with us. I don’t care how much Bible you know, nor does it matter how strong and prayed up you are life will hit you with a blow that will literally knock you senseless. Don’t get me wrong. It pays to be prayed up and it pays to study and learn the word, because that’s your training. And it’s according to how well a fighter train that determines how fast he recovers from a serious knock down. It’s not that we’re never beaten, but we’re never ultimately defeated. We may lose a battle, but if you know like I know, we’re going to win the war. We may be knocked down, but we’re not knocked out. For the Bible says, that “the steps of a good man is ordered by the Lord, though he falls, he is not utterly destroyed.” Is there anybody in here that’s like me? You know you’re going to make it. You know you’re going to win this fight. Not only am I a fighter but I’m also a survivor.

Some days are just hard. We don’t feel spiritual or holy. There’s discord and disagreement among the people we love. Problems come at us out of nowhere and we are left reeling from it with no idea how things are going to work out. Sometimes it feels like someone has knocked us down—figuratively and maybe literally. It’s on those days we must reevaluate our lives and come to a sense of peace about where we are. Being knocked down by an occasional trial doesn’t mean that we are knocked out of the faith. When the wind is knocked out of our spiritual body, we must learn to stop and rest in God’s promises.

God promises that He will never leave us. (Hebrews 13:5) God promises us that He will meet all of our needs according to His riches in glory. (Philippians 4:19) God promises that He will work everything for our good. (Romans 8:28) God promises that the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth. (John 16:13) God promises that His love for us will never fail. (Romans 8:39)

All of the promises of God are yes and amen. (2 Corinthians 1:20) It’s a part of our Christian journey to get knocked down at times. God uses unfortunate situations to grow us up in the faith. We become more mature and wise as we pull ourselves up and keep going in the faith. The Lord knows the end of our days and He will keep us on the right track as we put our trust in Him.

Getting knocked down occasionally reminds us that we are completely dependent on God’s grace to get through the day. So we get up, brush off the dirt, and press forward in Jesus’ name!

Dear Lord, I’ve been knocked down so many times that I wonder if it’s worth it. Grant me the grace to get up and continue in the faith regardless of the adversity. Amen.

PRAYER

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Very often, Christians feel down and depressed. This can be for a variety of reasons, such as sin, personal struggles, or even the general state of the world. But regardless of the cause, we need to remember that God is with us, and he loves us deeply. In this blog post, we’ll explore some ways to encourage ourselves in the Lord – even when we’re feeling at our lowest point.

It means reminding yourself that “God is so faithful and trustworthy – no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Psalm 84:11). It provides a sense of contentment, peace, and hope when life becomes difficult.

King David is known for his unwavering faith and reliance on God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Sometimes, try to encourage yourself with positive self-talk such as ‘Yes I can make it through Christ Jesus who gives me the strength. Positive self-talk can help you enter into the right frame of mind.

So how do I encourage myself?

It means reminding yourself that “God is so faithful and trustworthy – no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Psalm 84:11). It provides a sense of contentment, peace, and hope when life becomes difficult.

King David is known for his unwavering faith and reliance on God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

In this particular instance, David and his men returned to their city to find it burned down and their families taken captive. In the midst of their grief and despair, the men turned on David and spoke of stoning him. However, instead of wallowing in self-pity or despair, David chose to encourage himself in the Lord.

He did this by remembering God’s past faithfulness and goodness towards him, and by reaffirming his trust in God’s promises. Hence, he sought for direction from God. Through his example, David shows us the importance of seeking God, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.

1. Establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Spend time reading the Bible and praying so that you can get to know Him better.
2. Find scriptures that encourage you and write them down or bookmark them in a Bible app. A quick tip is to paste them on your room door/bathroom door/mirror. Somewhere you can see it every day you wake up.
3. When you feel discouraged, read through your verses and allow them to speak to your heart. Read it out loud as many times as possible while you beat your chest affirmatively.

4. Thank God for His faithfulness and for always being there for you, no matter what. Lean on Him for strength, and trust that He will help you through whatever you are facing.

5. Take your eyes off the distractions of the present situation. It can be very overwhelming if you keep looking at how bad your current situation is.

6. Help others in your everyday life. A feeling of satisfaction can overwhelm you when you extend a hand of help to others even when you are down. One day, I was on a bus heading home when I saw a pregnant woman hawking some locally made food. She looked tired and I was sure she needed some rest, but no sale, no pay! Even in my awful state of mind, I dipped my hand into my wallet and gave her some money. She was surprised and thankful. I was glad I could help!!! Apart from sharing money, I also encourage you to share your wealth of knowledge with others too.

Something remarkable happened in 1 Sam. 30:6.

In 1 Sam. 30:6, David encouraged himself in the Lord when he was feeling down. He recognized that God was with him and would help him through his troubles. This shows that it’s important to encourage yourself in the Lord when you’re feeling down because He is always there for you

1. Acts 18:9-10
2. 1 Peter 5:7
3. Deut 31:6
4. Psalm 23:4
5. Deuteronomy 31:8
6. Psalm 27:14
7. Psalm 31:24
8. Joshua 1:9

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Moving on is hard, especially when it requires us to leave our place of comfort. It’s easier to hold on to the good than to let go for the better. But if we keep looking back, we will never reach our destiny. We must keep moving forward and not look back.

There have been many times in my life when God has asked me to let go of good things for better things. You might ask, well why is it hard to let go of something good if God has something better?

The problem is  I couldn’t see what the better thing was at the time.

And it’s always going to be like that for you and me. Maybe you’re at a point in your life where God is asking you to move on, but your scared because you don’t know what’s ahead of you.

That’s how God works; he will always ask us to let go and move on without us knowing where or how we will be.

But it’s in those moments of doubt when God challenges me and says, “Why do you need to know beyond what I’m asking you to do? Don’t you trust me? Have you forgotten that I have always been faithful and never once failed you?”

Moving on becomes easy when we realize God is moving us to a better place. 
Hebrews 10:35-36 says, “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”

This verse reminds us to now throw away our confidence in God. He is good and will only ask us to do things that are for our good. Only through doing God’s will can we reach our destiny. 
The story of Lot’s wife in the Bible reminds us to not look back when God is asking us to move on.

Lot and his family lived in Sodom and Gomorrah, the city that God was about to destroy due to the sin and evil that was going on in that place. But God was merciful to Lot and his family and sent 2 angels to rescue them out of the city.

As they were leaving the city, the angel warned Lot and his family and said, “don’t look back, and don’t stop..” (Genesis 19:17).

But Lot’s wife looked back.

Genesis 19:26 says, “But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.” Because Lot’s wife looked back, she missed out on the blessings that God had planned for her.

I wonder why Lot’s wife looked back. Maybe she looked back for the same reasons we look back on things that God has asked us to let go.

If only Lot’s wife knew that God was taking her to a better place. Instead of leaving her city with a dreadful heart, she should have left with a grateful heart to see that God was merciful and had plans to bless her and the family.

Many times we dread letting go of the good things in our lives because we fail to see God’s merciful heart in asking us to let go of those things. God wants to bless us and take us to our destiny, but we must have the confidence to follow God wherever he will lead us.

What is God asking you to let go? What’s holding you back from moving on? Will you trust that God is good and only has the best in store for you?

We can’t reach our destiny if we keep looking back. The enemy will use our past to keep us from moving on to the good plans that God has for us. Looking backward will never help us move forward. 
Isaiah 43:18-19 says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell in the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up..I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

We miss the new thing that God is trying to do in our lives when we hold on to the past. Often the new things that God is trying to bring in our lives will come through our struggles. But God promises in this verse that he will make a way in our wilderness. This may be a season of suffering, but it is also a season where we will see God move like never before.

Let go of the past because God has a new future for you. God will ask you to let go of good things for better things. So remember, don’t look back.

Prayer: Lord, help me to not look back but to move forward into your beautiful plans for me.

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David found himself in a bad situation—he was being hunted down by King Saul, and then his own men were debating whether to stone him. While they were away, the Amalekites burned the whole city and kidnapped their wives and children. It was a heartbreaking situation for men to return from the battle only to find their own loved ones were in the hands of enemies. In this very tense situation, we learn from the Scriptures that David had to encourage himself in the Lord his God.

What did David do to encourage himself in the Lord? We find in the Psalms many scriptures where David has cried out in prayer to God for His help and direction. David turned to the priest and sought God’s direction. Even though God promised their success in overcoming the Amalekites and receiving their families again, the journey was exceptionally difficult with 200 men having to stop because of exhaustion.

There will be times in our lives when we can’t look to other people to encourage and support us. They may be even more miserable than we are in difficult situations and, therefore, unable to offer any strengthening-type words. It is in those times we must dig deep and encourage ourselves in the Lord.

How do we do this? By reminding ourselves of God’s goodness and favor on our lives. We refuse to stumble through our tough times in doubt and worry. Instead, we pray to God for help and seek His word for wisdom. We can speak His word out loud to ourselves and refuse to give into despair. There is power in God’s word, especially when we ignite our faith completely in the name of the Lord.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, help me to encourage myself in Your Word, especially when no one can help. My faith rests solely in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Can you imagine how difficult life would be if we all walked forward but looked behind us? We would run into doors, buildings, and other people all the time. Our walk from the car to our job would be precarious, and we would get to our desks with bumps and bruises. In the same manner, our Christian journey isn’t constantly looking back and asking ourselves “what if.”

This doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t learn lessons from our past or that we shouldn’t make penance or seek forgiveness from those we have hurt. Rather, it’s a choice to trust God with our past, present, and future. Many of us would love to go back to the past and make better decisions. It would be awesome to have a “redo” in past relationships, financial decisions, or career choices.

However, God uses our good, bad, and ugly decisions to develop us to be more like Jesus Christ. He’s more than able to heal us of our past mistakes and guide us towards a more successful future in the Lord. If we hold onto the past and constantly replay what we should’ve or could’ve done, we might miss our day of opportunity to do better in the future.

God has great things in store for those who have shifted their focus from ‘what was’ to ‘what can be.’ There’s nothing impossible because the Lord has provided everything we need to be successful spiritually, emotionally, and physically in this world. We need to draw close to Him in prayer and study of His word so we can clearly sense His direction over our lives.

We can’t run from our past, but we can learn from it to do better with our future choices. Because we walk with the Lord, we are going to be led in the right direction.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, You are my hope for the future. I can’t redo my past, and I want to do better in Christ every day until You take me home to live with You forever. Amen.

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When the Israelites set out towards the Promised Land from Egypt, they were encouraged to move forward by the promises of God. During the journey, they faced inward and outward pressure to doubt God and give into their fears. Many did this and were left in the wilderness because of their unbelief. However, there were those who continued to hold out and experience the grace of knowing and seeing God’s promises fulfilled.

Just like the Israelites, we can struggle with doubt and unbelief in God’s promises. We can go through painful heartbreaks and devastating losses that tempt us to pull away from the Lord and His word. Yet if we press our way through the hurt and disappointment, we will see the fruition of God’s promises in our lives.

God not only kept every promise that the Israelites would live in peace, He kept even their clothes and shoes from wearing out (Deuteronomy 29:5) after 40 years in the desert! If God is the same yesterday, today, and forevermore, how much would He keep His promises to those who serve in the kingdom faithfully every day?

We aren’t perfect in this Christian journey, but we serve a perfect Savior Who knows the desires of our hearts. Because we follow Him with a pure heart, the promises of God will be fulfilled in our lives. It’s all or nothing–either all the promises of God are yes and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20) or none of them are true.

Our response is the same as our expectation of the Lord. We determine that it’s all or nothing in our journey—we serve, love, and give to the Lord all of our hearts, minds, and souls. We hold back nothing, and we will see the magnificent joy of the Lord manifested in our lives.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, it’s all or nothing for me. I believe in all of Your promises to be true, and I will serve You every day to give all of my life. Amen.

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LAMENTATIONS 3:17

Have you ever felt stuck in a bad mood, attitude, or mindset? Many times it’s the little irritants that cause us the most trouble. When we recognize this in our lives, we must look to get U-N-S-T-U-C-K.

U – Understand there will be days when we will feel off-kilter. Because we are human, we will have times when we feel low. Yet we don’t want to remain in that state of mind.

N – Never stop talking to God. He can handle our hard conversations as we come to Him seeking love and comfort.

S – Seek out a godly friend with whom we can share our frustrations. It’s helpful to vent to a safe person who won’t rush to judgment or advice.

T – Take a little break or time away from the busyness of our lives. Sometimes a walk during a break time or an unplanned get-away can help revitalize us.

U – Unlock any unforgiving attitudes lingering in our hearts. Refusing to forgive can cause moodiness and extra stress. We seek peace with God to forgive those who’ve hurt us.

C – Check ourselves for any sinful actions of commission or omission. We examine our hearts daily to make sure we haven’t sinned against God or others.

I HAVE FORGOTTEN WHAT HAPPINESS IS.

Have you ever felt stuck in a bad mood, attitude, or mindset? Many times it’s the little irritants that cause us the most trouble. When we recognize this in our lives, we must look to get U-N-S-T-U-C-K.

U – Understand there will be days when we will feel off-kilter. Because we are human, we will have times when we feel low. Yet we don’t want to remain in that state of mind.

N – Never stop talking to God. He can handle our hard conversations as we come to Him seeking love and comfort.

S – Seek out a godly friend with whom we can share our frustrations. It’s helpful to vent to a safe person who won’t rush to judgment or advice.

T – Take a little break or time away from the busyness of our lives. Sometimes a walk during a break time or an unplanned get-away can help revitalize us.

U – Unlock any unforgiving attitudes lingering in our hearts. Refusing to forgive can cause moodiness and extra stress. We seek peace with God to forgive those who’ve hurt us.

C – Check ourselves for any sinful actions of commission or omission. We examine our hearts daily to make sure we haven’t sinned against God or others.

K – Keep God’s word close to our hearts. Meditating on the goodness and promises of God helps transform our minds and spirits towards joy.

After going through the steps of U-N-S-T-U-C-K, we begin to thank God for all His blessings. This continuing practice helps us to limit the number of times we get stuck in a bad attitude.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I need you to help me get unstuck from consistently having a bad attitude. I depend on Your Holy Spirit to lead me to the right ways of thinking so I can show Your glory in everything I do. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Have you ever had times when you were stumped on what to do? Perhaps a crisis has hit your family and you are unsure of what would be the first right step. Or maybe you find yourself in a quandary in which you need to make an important decision and have no idea what to do. It’s in these moments that we must turn to God for wisdom and revelation.

Paul shares with the Ephesians his prayer for them, that God would give them the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him and that that their eyes would be enlightened to know the hope given to them, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and His immeasurable power to those who believe. This is a great prayer to pray for ourselves and others when we don’t know what to do.

God reveals to us what to do when we come to Him in faith about our situation. He gives us the grace to hear His voice and to trust in His direction. This doesn’t always happen right away, as we are constantly distracted by other things. However, when we stop and give God our full attention, He blesses us with the wisdom and revelation on the next steps.

As we consistently turn to Him for direction, we become more able to hear and know the right way to go. We can look back on all the times where God has shown us the right way and then trust in Him for direction in the new things. It’s not that God isn’t speaking; it’s that we need to turn to Him with more earnest attention for wisdom and revelation.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I need to hear from You. Show me Your wisdom and revelation in what to do. Please enlighten my eyes to understanding the next best steps. In Jesus name, amen.

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All of us have struggled with the option of quitting for an easier ride in life. If you feel tempted to quit, consider Isaiah 41:10.

FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU.

In his first year of track, my son asked me if he could quit. I told him that if I let him quit sixth grade track, he would develop a habit of quitting and eventually quit school, quit working, quit his future wife, etc. Perhaps he wouldn’t have quit all those things, but I wanted to instill endurance rather than a quitting spirit in him. All of us have struggled with the option of quitting for an easier ride in life. If you feel tempted to quit, consider Isaiah 41:10.

Fear not, for I am with you.
Being afraid of failure is a huge factor in our desire to quit. If we quit, then we don’t have to fail. If we continue, we may fail. However, since God is with us, win or lose we will be in peace in His presence.

Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
Before we quit, we let go of satanic discouragement that is used on those who are called by God’s purpose. When we remember that we serve the only true and living God, our confidence and faith soar to greater heights.

I will strengthen you.
Before we quit, we can renew our strength in the joy of the Lord (Nehemiah 8:10). Our joy is ignited in God based on His goodness and grace towards us.

I will help you.
Before we quit, we remember that God hasn’t abandoned us. He will help us at just the right time if we hold on in faith to His word.

ISAIAH 41:10

When you feel like quitting, remember that majority of people around you are mediocre and average because they gave up on their dreams!

Remember that the reason why few people are super-successful compared to the average majority is that they didn’t quit when they faced obstacles on their journey to success.

Whenever you feel like quitting, remember that your goals will never be accomplished if you give up.

Quitting is for people who have no hearts!

Remember how your close friends discouraged your dreams!

How they said you will never make it because you are not good enough!

When you Feel like Quitting, remember all Those who said You Will Fail!

When You feel like Quitting, Remember What you are Doing it all For!

Remember! Remember! Remember what you are doing it all for!

When You Feel Like Quitting, remember that Pain is Temporary and Greatness Lasts Forever

You are not a sheep! You are a lion

Call To Action

So quit if you want to remain in mediocrity!

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Strongholds in our lives don’t build up overnight. Just as it took time to be enslaved, sometimes it takes a little more time for our freedom. Yet if we keep pressing ourselves every day to overcome, we will see improvements. Some of us will experience immediate deliverance and can move forward. Others may take a longer time. However, if we remain focused more on God than our stronghold, it will eventually be destroyed and made powerless in our lives.

A WISE MAN SCALES THE CITY OF THE MIGHTY AND BRINGS DOWN THE STRONGHOLD IN WHICH THEY TRUST.

Strongholds in our lives don’t build up overnight. Just as it took time to be enslaved, sometimes it takes a little more time for our freedom. Yet if we keep pressing ourselves every day to overcome, we will see improvements. Some of us will experience immediate deliverance and can move forward. Others may take a longer time. However, if we remain focused more on God than our stronghold, it will eventually be destroyed and made powerless in our lives.

Our old mindsets and habits resist the change that needs to happen for us to grow in our spiritual walk. Sometimes even family members and friends are more comfortable with our strongholds than we are. Because of this, we may be tempted to fall back into what we know will only bring us further away from God’s purpose.

We aren’t getting rid of our strongholds based on our own strength or willpower. This is man’s way of overcoming his weaknesses. Rather, we are leaning on the Holy Spirit to empower us with the motivation and strength to press forward in the faith. He will never let us down. He will use the Word of God, godly people, songs, and situations that will encourage us to move forward. The Lord will also provide a way for us to escape our temptations if we are willing to look for them.

One day our strongholds will come down one way or another. Just as a large oak tree finally succumbs to rotten roots, we will see our strongholds destroyed as the Lord invigorates, restores, and moves our inner heart toward freedom.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I want to be free. I pray for discernment and perseverance to follow through in the breaking down of the strongholds in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Do you have strongholds in your life that you haven’t been able to overcome? Strongholds are anything in your life that continue to bring you down. It could be a struggle with overeating, talking too much, an ungodly or unfruitful relationship, etc. As believers, we have the power to overcome the strongholds in our lives. However, many times we’ve tried to let go of or overcome these things only to find ourselves crawling back to them. How can we get free from spiritual, emotional, or physical strongholds?

FOR THE WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE … HAVE DIVINE POWER TO DESTROY STRONGHOLDS.

Do you have strongholds in your life that you haven’t been able to overcome? Strongholds are anything in your life that continue to bring you down. It could be a struggle with overeating, talking too much, an ungodly or unfruitful relationship, etc. As believers, we have the power to overcome the strongholds in our lives. However, many times we’ve tried to let go of or overcome these things only to find ourselves crawling back to them. How can we get free from spiritual, emotional, or physical strongholds?

Step #1) We need to admit we have a problem.
Staying in a state of denial only prolongs and strengthens the strongholds in our lives. When we come to the place of personal responsibility instead of blaming other people or life’s circumstances, we can begin the process of change.

Step #2) We fight the thoughts that keep us enslaved to bad habits.
Our thoughts strongly influence our actions. Instead of being passive about every thought that crosses our minds, we take a firm stance to reject the thoughts that keep us enslaved and subject everything we think to Christ.

Step #3) We embrace the freedom we have in Jesus Christ.
Jesus did more than save us from our sins. He brings true freedom to be everything we were made to be from the moment of our rebirth. We are free to attain our destiny and live out purposeful lives for God’s glory.

Step #4) We are honest about our strongholds with godly mentors.
Keeping our strongholds a secret is a big mistake. We need accountability partners who will pray and speak the truth in love to us.

Dear Lord, I confess that I’ve been struggling with this stronghold for too long. I want to be free. Help me to take the steps necessary to overcome in Your power. In Jesus’ name, amen.

• Bitterness or unforgiveness. You think of revenge or feel hatred towards another. You’re often angry and feel resentful.
• Obsessive worry, fear. Worrying about your kids or future or finances to the point it steals your joy.
• Jealousy
• Addiction. All types of addiction, such as substances or even being addicted to attention or praise.
• Lust, adultery, meaningless intimate encounters.
• Perfectionism, that drives you to control.
• Selfishness, fragile ego.
• Despair, complaining attitude, or low confidence prevents you from living for God.
• Discontentment.
• Lying
• People pleasing, also known as “fear of man“
• Gossip
• Judgemental thoughts or feeling superior or judgemental.

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Prayer

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1. Count it all joy.

2. God’s purpose is for the glory of God and for the works of God to be revealed

3. Don’t consult with the natural world

4. Turn to the Lord

5. Believe when you pray

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Just be encourage today. Know that God is always on time.

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Have you ever been in a place of your faith when you felt like quitting? It could be from a major setback in the home, on the job, in your relationships, or in your health. Sometimes it feels like there is relief in quitting. You don’t have to worry anymore about how God is going to answer your prayers because you quit praying. You don’t have to be bothered by church people because you quit going. You don’t have to worry about what God’s word teaches because you stop reading.

Yet quitting doesn’t mean things get easier. In fact, quitting may make things worse in the present and certainly in the future. When we quit doing the things of God, we have given up on the Lord even though He is working all things towards our good. When you feel like quitting, try the following instead.

1) Talk to God. (1 Peter 5:7)
The Lord isn’t taken aback by the fact that we want to quit. As we tell Him the truth about our feelings, the Holy Spirit will give us direction and blessed assurance to stick with it.

2) Take it one day at a time. (Psalm 118:24)
Many times we want to quit because we feel overwhelmed by the big picture of life. However, if we ask God for grace just for that day, that hour, that minute, we will get through it.

3) Think about God’s unconditional love for you. (Romans 8:35-39)
We may want to quit, but God will never, never, never quit on us. He will be with us regardless of what we say or do—nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

4) Thank God for everyday blessings. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
There’s something about changing our focus from quitting to being thankful that keeps us in the right way. A thankful heart could never walk away from God.

5) Throw off everything that pulls you away from truth. (Hebrews 12:1)
When we feel like quitting, it usually means we are carrying a heavy load that God didn’t mean for us. We need to reassess our time and schedules so that we can be free to serve God with a pure heart.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, sometimes I just want to quit but I know that You have better for me. Give me the strength to press on in the faith every day.

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OUR FLESHLY DESIRES

Because the carnal world in which we live offers so much in the way of temptations, it caters to our fleshly desires which is also another big distraction:

Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.

But, praise be to God that through His Holy Spirit we can overcome the temptations of our flesh.  We don’t have to give in!

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

James 1:14-15 NLT

HOW TO OVERCOME DISTRACTIONS

Regardless of what your goals or plans are (spiritual, physical, financial, personal), these eight tips will help you to stay focused and overcome distractions along the way.  

IDENTIFY WHAT DISTRACTS YOU

ELIMINATE WHATEVER DISTRACTIONS YOU CAN

CHANGE YOUR ENVIRONMENT

HAVE A DAILY TASK LIST

MONITOR YOUR THOUGHTS

REAFFIRM YOUR GOALS DAILY

BEWARE OF THE DEVIL
RECOGNIZE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF “GOOD DISTRACTIONS”

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Do you sometimes find it hard to stay focused and not get distracted?

Unfortunately, we live in a world today where it is becoming easier and easier to be distracted in general.  Even those who consider themselves to be very self-disciplinedare not immune.

the word distraction as something that directs one’s attention away from something else.  Simply put, distractions are meant to shift our focus.  

Distractions can come in the form of people, things, specific places or environments, circumstances, thoughts, or temptations. 

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Are you a person who worries about circumstances in your life? There certainly seems to be plenty of difficulties for us to face individually, as well as fearful events that take place in the world.

Worry is a natural part of our psyches, and when we get overwhelmed with worry it can lead to devastating health problems. Worry in abundance is just not good for us, and it does no good for the ones we worry about.

In Luke 12:25, we read this: “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”

Not only will it not add anything to your life, but medical data tells us it is more prone to decrease our lives by increasing illness.

What about this word, worry? What makes it so harmful to us? Doesn’t everyone worry about something?

While everyone worries about something at one time or another, it is when the worry or worries take over one’s daily life that it becomes harmful to the worrier. The word itself is known as a negative word.

There is another word that can be substituted for worry, and it is a positive word. This word is “concerned.” When we are concerned about something, it becomes the focus of our attention. We feel sympathy. We may even feel anxious and troubled. However, this emotion removes us from panic and overwhelming thoughts that follow intense worry.

When worry takes over our lives, we often are unable to think straight, our minds get muddled. As we become concerned about something that is happening, we can still stay focused and open to acknowledging the things we are able to do to help, including prayer and to focus on God’s healing and comforting Scripture.

“Cast all your cares (anxiety) upon the Lord, for he cares for you,” is a well-known verse from 1 Peter 5:7. Peter shows us the comfort that comes from God when we are upset.

The Bible also tells us that when we worry, we are in a place where we are doubting the goodness of God in our lives.

Do you think God is not concerned about problems? Do you think that God wants you to continue fearing for the future? This is just not true, for we find the words, “fear not,” written in While everyone worries about something at one time or another, it is when the worry or worries take over one’s daily life that it becomes harmful to the worrier. The word itself is known as a negative word.

There is another word that can be substituted for worry, and it is a positive word. This word is “concerned.” When we are concerned about something, it becomes the focus of our attention. We feel sympathy. We may even feel anxious and troubled. However, this emotion removes us from panic and overwhelming thoughts that follow intense worry.

When worry takes over our lives, we often are unable to think straight, our minds get muddled. As we become concerned about something that is happening, we can still stay focused and open to acknowledging the things we are able to do to help, including prayer and to focus on God’s healing and comforting Scripture.

“Cast all your cares (anxiety) upon the Lord, for he cares for you,” is a well-known verse from 1 Peter 5:7. Peter shows us the comfort that comes from God when we are upset.

The Bible also tells us that when we worry, we are in a place where we are doubting the goodness of God in our lives.

Do you think God is not concerned about problems? Do you think that God wants you to continue fearing for the future? This is just not true, for we find the words, “fear not,” written in 365 times..

Psalm 34:4, “I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

Psalm 37:8, “Refrain from anger and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself (do not worry), it tends only to evil.”

Psalm 56:3, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you (God).”

Psalm 94:19, “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation (comforting) brought me joy.”

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Anxiety refers to anticipation of a future concern and is more associated with muscle tension and avoidance behavior. Fear is an emotional response to an immediate threat and is more associated with a fight or flight reaction – either staying to fight or leaving to escape danger.

How anxiety tried to steal my life... and how I overcame it with Jesus

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I'm limited."

Perhaps you've felt limited by your past, your upbringing, or your pain. We all have something we think may limit us.

GOD IS ABLE!

He will do above and beyond all you can ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20) He’s not limited, and so neither are you, because you are made in His image.

MEET JEPHTHAH!

His past told him that he was the son of a prostitute. But God told him he was a mighty warrior (Judges 11:1)! Each one of us has conflicting voices telling us who we are. You must choose God’s version of yourself, rather than people’s version of you. Side with what God says about you.

LEAVE THE ROOM

The father of faith, Abraham, felt confined and limited by his inability to have a child with his wife Sarah. So God brought Abraham out of the house, and told him to look UP and count the stars (Genesis 15:5). Whenever you feel limited, walk outside and look up. Look to God.

YOU CAN ONLY SEE STARS WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING UP!

Repeat step 3 above! Stop looking at the ceiling and start looking at the stars.

GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR NEW SPIRIT

Your spirit is your vertical window, giving you the ability to look up and see from God’s point of view. Your flesh is your horizontal window, allowing you only to look around at your circumstance or to look back at your past limitations. Open your vertical window and look up, expecting God to do above and beyond all you can ask or think!

LIVING BEYOND YOUR WILDEST EXPECTATIONS AND DREAMS STARTS WITH SOME WILD EXPECTATIONS AND DREAMS!

Dream big. Ask big. Expect big! He will do infinitely above and beyond your highest thoughts and dreams!

DON'T LIMIT GOD

Psalm 78:41 says, “They limited the Holy One of Israel.” (KJV) We limit Him when we think small, dream small, and ask small. Jabez prayed: ENLARGE MY TERRITORY. (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) Ask that today.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I side with what God says about me today. I am a mighty warrior. I will not be defined or confined by my past. I refuse to be limited by my failure, mistakes, or the limitations others have put on me.

I leave the room where the ceiling is, and I look up. I look up, expecting God to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond my highest hopes, thoughts, desires, and dreams!

Today I ask God to bless me indeed and enlarge my territory. I refuse to limit Him, and therefore I will break through, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "Why isn't God stopping this?"

This thinking is rooted in the inaccurate belief that God is in control of everything. Don’t get me wrong: He started this world in control of everything, but He gave much authority to mankind at Creation, and then again as new creations in Christ. We have to stop waiting for God to stop the things He gave us the power to stop. Jesus said: Whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven.

YOU HAVE AUTHORITY IN LIFE

Remember, Jesus has given us ALL power over the enemy (Luke 10:19). The enemy, the devil, wants to blind you to your authority, so that you will accept whatever happens in life, or wait for God to do something about it. Awaken to your God-given authority as a child of God.

GOD GIVES EVERY GOOD GIFT (JAMES 1:17)

God is good, and the devil is bad. It was Satan, not God, who smote Job. But God has given us the power to resist the devil, and walk in our God-given authority and destiny.

GOD DOESN'T SEND STORMS TO TEACH US A LESSON

Life brings storms. But God brings shelter. God is the source of our shelter, not the source of the storm. Isaiah 25:4 says, "You are a refuge from the storm."

PLANT THE RIGHT SEEDS BEFORE THE STORMS OF LIFE HIT

(Mark 4:26-35) Jesus taught His disciples to plant the seed of God’s Word. THEN, He got in the boat, and the storm hit. They had the power to stop the storm. They just didn’t know it.

YOU'RE JUST LIKE JESUS!

Yes, the disciples woke Jesus, and He stopped the storm. BUT, in 1 John 4:17, it tells us that as He is, so are we. He gave you His Word, His Name, and His authority. You can stop the forces of hell that come against you.

WISDOM IS GREATER THAN THE STORM

And the wise build their house—their life—on the Word of God. No matter what life or the enemy throws at you, you will stand—especially when your life is built on the wisdom of God’s Word.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I agree with Jesus! I take authority over the storms of life, and over all the power of the enemy. Through the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness, I reign in life. I have the power to choose PEACE in the midst of the storms of life. I walk in wisdom, by acting on the Word, and I rise above every situation, in the Name of Jesus!

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We are so time conscious. We allow time to limit us and define for us what we're capable of, or what God can do in our lives.

Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "It's too late."

It's often ingrained in us that it's too late to change, too late to start a new career, too late to save your marriage, too late to recover from a terrible mistake, too late to start over again, or too late to have a second chance.

The truth is: It's never too late!

When you realize that it's not too late, you have hope. You take action. You move forward.

UN-DECIDE THAT IT'S TOO LATE FOR THESE THINGS TO CHANGE

Un-decidethat you can’t recover. Un-decide that the damage is irreversible. It’s NOT too late to turn your finances around, to recover from a tragedy or mistake, to surrender your life to God, to take better care of yourself, to change the way you see yourself, to apologize, or to break a bad habit.

MEDITATE ON THE FACT THAT GOD CREATED TIME AND HE CAN MULTIPLY IT

The earth and sun stood still in Joshua 10:12–13. “And Joshua said in the sight of Israel, ‘Sun, stand still.’ So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped.” Joshua had control over time for God’s purpose. We need to start thinking that way—that we have control over our time, rather than it having control over us!

THINK ABOUT THE GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES FOR WHOM IT WASN'T TOO LATE

It wasn’t too late for Abraham and Sarah to become parents at 99 and 90 years old (Genesis 21).

It wasn’t too late for Peter after he denied the Lord three times (Luke 22:61).

It wasn’t too late for the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11), the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25–34), or the man who was lame at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years (John 5:1–10).

EMBRACE GRACE

Lamentations 3:22–23 says, “His mercy is new every morning.” Hebrews 4:15 says, “Come boldly to the throne of grace to receive mercy and grace in your time of need.” Mercyis when God doesn’t give us the judgment that we do deserve, and graceis when God gives us the goodness that we don’t deserve.

RID YOURSELF OF EXCUSE-MAKING

God doesn’t accept excuses, but He gives lots of grace! We might feel low self-esteem or have a disability as Moses did. He had a speech impediment, but God gave him chance after chance to be used to deliver God’s people.

ASK GOD FOR MORE TIME AND ANOTHER CHANCE

Hezekiah did this in 2 Kings 20:1–6. When Hezekiah asked for a second chance, God told him, “I have heard your prayer... surely I will heal you... and I will add to your days fifteen years.” If he did it for Hezekiah, He will do it for you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

It's not too late for things to improve in my life and radically turn around. I believe in the God of second chances. I can recover, and there is nothing that God won't turn around in my life. God created time, and He can multiply it for me. I am not controlled by time. By God's grace, I control it, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, “I feel guilty.”

We’ve all had thoughts that try to make us feel guilty, such as: “You don’t do enough. Look at what you’ve done wrong. You’re not good enough. You don’t say the right things. You don’t measure up. You don’t do as much for others as you should. You eat too much.”

This line of thinking produces guilt, which leads to self-hatred, anger toward others, bad decisions, harsh words, procrastination, and fear.

JESUS DECLARES YOU: NOT GUILTY

This doesn’t mean that you’ve never sinned or done wrong. This means that He washed away all your sin and guilt with His blood. The Word of God declares Jesus as our guilt offering, thus declaring us free from guilt.

SEE WHAT GOD SEES

Accept Colossians 1:22, which says that through Jesus’ blood, “He presents you holy and faultless and unblamable in the Father’s eyes.”When God sees you, He sees Jesus—like when Jacob went before his father Isaac with the hair, skin, and scent of his brother. The father saw Jacob as if he were Esau (Genesis 27:15-27). And He sees you as if you were Jesus—without guilt.

MEDITATE ON JOB 10:7

“According to your knowledge, I am indeed not guilty...” (NASB) When a person is born again, they are cleansed of sin and guilt by the blood of Jesus, and therefore not guilty.

WHEN YOU BLOW IT, DON'T DENY IT

Admit it. Confess it. 1 John 1:9 says, “If you confess your sin, He is faithful and just to forgive you and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness.”

IT’S ALREADY DONE! BELIEVE THAT IT IS ALREADY DONE

The last words of Jesus on the cross were, “It is finished.” At that moment, the price was paid for your sin and guilt. Hebrews 1:3 says, “He cleansed us from our sin.”

STOP THINKING THAT YOU HAVE TO FEEL GUILTY TO BE FORGIVEN

Sometimes we think we owe it to people to feel guilty and bad for everything. Stop thinking that. You don’t owe anyone anything. Don’t think guilt somehow pays for something. The blood of Jesus paid it all. When we feel like we owe God guilt or we owe it to others to wallow in guilt, it’s an insult to His blood.

STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T DONE

We often punish ourselves with self-condemnation. We will never do enough for God. That’s why Jesus did it all. He paid for sin, the curse, and our failure. Our job is to believe.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

Jesus has declared me not guilty. Even when I feel I don’t do enough, or that I’m not good enough, God says that faith in Him is enough. I don’t have to feel guilty to be forgiven. I am forgiven by faith in Jesus. Today I stop beating myself up about all that I’ve done or haven’t done. I don’t have to be perfect. He already is—therefore, I rest my faith in Him, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from a negative attitude.

Attitude IS everything. It is a mindset that takes precedence over all other facts. And I want us to obliterate negativity from our lives. You CAN control whether life is easy or hard, by your attitude. So many people look at things in a negative way, expect negative things to happen, and speak themselves into negative results. They never grow. So...

GOD IS A YES GOD

2 Corinthians 1:20—“All the promises of God are YES!” He says YES to everything He has promised. He’s a positive God. And you are made in His image.

CAN IT!

Success comes in CANS, not in cannots! Philippians 4:13 says, “I CAN do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”

GET RID OF THE NEGATIVE PSYCHIC IN YOU

The “negative psychic” in you presumes you know what people are thinking about you and it’s usually bad. “She thinks I’m an idiot”; “I can tell he’s always judging me” ...etc. The only person’s thoughts that matter about you are God’s, and THEY ARE GOOD.

STOP SEEING GIANTS AROUND YOU, AND START SEEING THE GIANT IN YOU!

Greater is He that is in you. Begin to see yourself conquering everything!

BE A THERMOSTAT, NOT A THERMOMETER

A thermostat SETS the temperature. It doesn’t read it. Set the thermostat of your attitude to “ABOVE ONLY” thinking. Deuteronomy 28:13 says, “You will be ABOVE ONLY and not beneath.” The NIV says, “YOU WILL ALWAYS BE AT THE TOP.” Refuse to accept any other way of thinking or living.

MAKE YOUR GREATEST DISCOVERY TODAY!

The greatest discovery in life is that you can change your life by changing the attitude of your mind. In Mark 9:23, Jesus said, “If you can believe,all things are possible.”

THINK IT AND SAY IT

My life is getting easier not harder! I focus on the good things God has done in my life. I believe all things are possible! I look for opportunity to come my way because of my hope in Jesus. I’m above ONLY and not beneath. I am the head and not the tail. My attitude of faith and expectation in God takes precedence over all other facts... beginning today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the feelings and thoughts that say, "I'm overwhelmed!"

Everything you see in this world was created by God in six days. He's in the business of getting a lot accomplished in little time. And He lives in you! You don't have to carry your burden alone. Most people don't understand what Jesus meant when He said in Matthew 11:29, "Take My yoke upon you."

A yoke is a harness placed upon two oxen. It causes them to plow together. So, when one gets weak or overwhelmed, he can continue by being pulled by the other. When we feel weighed down, we need to remember, we are yoked to Him. Jesus is attached to us and will carry the load for us.

CAST YOUR CARES UPON GOD. HE WILL CARE FOR YOU

How? Be honest. Tell Him what’s wrong. Ask Him to carry it for you and believe He will. Remember, after you give Him your cares, don’t run to pick them back up. Trust Jesus to carry the load for you.

SEE YOURSELF ATTACHED, OR YOKED, TO GOD

He holds you up and pulls you up when you are weak and overwhelmed. You are one with Him. When you feel weak and burdened, remember that He is carrying you.

BEGIN TO BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN HANDLE ANYTHING

Start believing this today. Mark 9:23 says, “All things are possible for those who believe.”

FEAST ON THIS THOUGHT: NOTHING IS TOO DIFFICULT FOR GOD

If nothing is too difficult for Him, and He lives in you, then nothing is too difficult for you. You will make it!

GOD WILL COMPLETE THOSE THINGS THAT CONCERN YOU

As you surrender those concerns to God, they become His responsibility. He will complete, fulfill, perfect, and bring those things to pass. He will lift your burden and finish what He started in your life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I can handle anything today, because I am yoked to Jesus. Today I refuse to be overwhelmed. I cast all my cares on Jesus. He cares for me and will carry my load.

Nothing is too difficult for God. Therefore, I declare that nothing is too difficult for me today! He is the author and finisher of my faith, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "Things aren't getting better, they are getting worse!"

This thinking is not an option today or EVER! No matter how bad things have gotten financially or in ANY AREA OF YOUR LIFE, God has promised that they will get better.

THE PATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS GETS BRIGHTER AND BRIGHTER UNTIL THE FULL DAY

Expect it to get brighter today!

YOU HAVE A COVENANT OF INCREASE FROM GOD

Psalm 115:14 says, “May the Lord give you increase.” Deuteronomy 1:11 says, “May the Lord increase you a thousand times and bless you as He has promised.” Expect!

ELIMINATE THE "HALF EMPTY GLASS" MENTALITY

In fact, don’t accept it "half full" either! Think: My cup runs over!

YOUR LIFE IS GOING TO END UP BETTER THAN IT STARTED!

Ecclesiastes 7:8 says, “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning.”Haggai 2:9 says, “The latter days of this house shall be greater than the former.”

LOOK AT HOW GOD DOES THINGS

He takes us from law to grace; from sin to righteousness; from sickness to health; from defeat to victory; therefore, expect things to get better and better in every area of your life.

EXPECT THE BEST TODAY!

In Luke 15:22, the father said, “Bring the best robe, and put it on my son.”You are God’s child. He wants the best for you. Believe for goodness and mercy to follow you all the days of your life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

No matter what is happening in this world, things are getting better and better for me! God has made me righteous through His blood; therefore, my path is getting brighter and brighter every day.

My inner man is being renewed, day by day. I have a covenant of increase and God is increasing me, and all that I have, more and more. I expect the best today. He has saved the best for last, and therefore I expect my coming days to be better than my past days, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "God is mad at me."

Many people think the reason bad things are happening is because God is mad or against them. Or perhaps you don't think He's overtly against you, but that He's just not aggressively helping you. If you think God is mad at you, you'll feel discouraged and rejected. You won't expect good things to happen.

Let's take this thought captive. The word, captive, means: "to conquer with a sword." We conquer wrong thinking with the sword of God's Word!

GOD IS NOT MAD AT YOU; HE IS MAD ABOUT YOU!

This is something I started saying many years ago when I discovered God’s love. When you accept this thought, you will have confidence, expectation, and peace. How do I know this is true? Romans 8:38–39 says, “Nothing can separate you from the love of God...” You are forgiven, and you are LOVED.

THINK THIS NEW THOUGHT: GOD LOVES ME AS MUCH AS HE LOVES JESUS

In John 17:23, Jesus says to the Father, “... that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, as much as You have loved Me.” What an amazing truth. God loves you as much as He loves Jesus!

HE THINKS PRECIOUS THOUGHTS ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME!

Psalm 139:17–18 says, “How precious are Your thoughts toward me, O God... If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You!”

WHAT GOD SAID TO JESUS IS THE SAME FOR YOU

“You are My beloved Son. In You, I am well-pleased.” (Mark 1:11) Hallelujah! He doesn’t sound mad at Jesus. He sounds mad about Him! Well, 1 John 4:17 says, “As He is, so are we.”

THERE IS NOTHING GOD IS HOLDING BACK FROM YOU

Romans 8:32 says, “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not also with Him freely give us all things.”Rejoice in this truth!

YOU ARE NOT CONDEMNED

Romans 8:1 says, “There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus...” God approves of you because of your faith in Jesus, not because you have done everything right. God’s love for you is non-negotiable. Jeremiah 31:3 says He loves you with an everlasting love. It is an unstoppable love!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

God is not mad at me; He is mad about me. He loves me as much as Jesus. He thinks precious thoughts about me all the time. I am His beloved, and He is mine!

There is nothing God is holding back from me. He didn’t hold back His best; therefore He won’t hold back the rest.

I refuse to be condemned. I am forgiven. I reject the thought that He is mad at me or against me. God is for me and not against me. His love toward me is unstoppable, in Jesus’ Name!

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We've all lost something at one time or another. If it hasn't been money, it's been time, relationships, opportunity, peace, or HOPE. Well, today we begin to GET IT BACK!

Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "How could I ever recover from this loss?"

LET THIS PERMEATE YOUR MIND: GOD IS A GOD OF RESTORATION

Joel 2:25–26 says, “I will restore the years that have been lost.” Whether it’s lost years, lost opportunity, lost finances, bad decisions, or what others have done to you—God will restore. He is the God of restoration.

DITCH THE MENTALITY OF SETTLING

We must refuse to settle. The ten lepers wouldn’t settle for their leprosy (Luke 17:11-19). They cried out to Jesus. The woman with the demon-possessed daughter wouldn’t settle with her daughter’s condition (Matthew 15:22). Bartimaeus wouldn’t settle with blindness (Mark 10:46-52). He wouldn’t stop until he recovered his sight. REFUSE to settle for the way things are, and choose the pursuit of God.

REALIZE THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO GO TO HIM AND TO ASK HIM TO AVENGE YOU

In Luke 18, the unjust judge avenged the widow because of her persistence. HOW MUCH MORE will our just and loving God avenge His children!

ALL THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE YES

He has promised restoration and recovery—so ask Him for them TODAY. God wants you to recover more than you do. Believe this.

BELIEVE THE PROMISE: THE THIEF HAS TO REPAY SEVEN-FOLD WHAT HE'S STOLEN

The devil is the thief. And Jesus has defeated him. He has given us authority over him. You have the right to get your stuff back. Jesus paid for it. Whatever good thing that has been lost in your life is coming back.

PROPHESY TO THE DRY BONES IN YOUR LIFE

Speak to whatever is lost and command it to come back. Use your words. Job 22:28 says, “I shall decree a thing and it will be so.”

EXPECT RECOVERY!

“You shall surely overtake your enemies and you shall recover all”
(1 Samuel 30:8). Restoration and the recovery of what has been lost in our lives is a divine promise. Stand on it today.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I will recover all that has been lost in my life. I expect the restoration of lost relationships, lost money, lost hope, and lost opportunities. I will not settle for loss and lack. God will avenge me. He will restore what has been stolen from me. I ask Him and expect Him to avenge me of all that has been lost in my life. I call forth a seven-fold return of what has been taken from me, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today, we are fasting from anger—thoughts like, "I feel angry," or "They make me so mad."

Anger is a powerful emotion that obviously can hurt ourselves and others. It leads to bad decisions, damaged relationships, stress, and physical sickness.

DISCOVER THE POWER WITHIN YOU

Remember, anger comes from a sense of powerlessness. When we feel powerless to change something, we get afraid, leading us to anger. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but power, love, and a sound mind." Meditate on this verse. You have power.

LISTEN QUICKLY AND SPEAK SLOWLY

James 1:19 says, “Be quick to hear, slow to speak, then the result is that you will be slow to anger!” Follow this simple pattern, and anger will lose its grip.

REALIZE THAT ANGER DOES NOT WORK

It doesn’t produce or achieve anything. James 1:20 says, “For the anger of man does not achieve (work, produce) the righteousness of God.” If you had an employee that didn’t work, produce, or achieve, you would fire them, right? Fire your anger from your life. It doesn’t achieve anything.

DEAL WITH UNRESOLVED CONFLICT TODAY!

Ephesians 4:26 says, “Do not let the sun go down on your anger.” Make peace with whomever you have something against today. Don’t let it fester. You’ll be amazed at how much less you will feel angry.

IT'S OK TO FEEL ANGER, BUT DIRECT IT THE RIGHT WAY—TOWARD THE DEVIL

Notice, the next verse goes on to say, “Don’t give the devil an opportunity to work.” (Ephesians 4:27) The devil wants you to blame others for your anger. But realize, there’s no one to blame but the devil! And like a soldier with a machine gun, who just discovered the enemy, turn your weapons completely on him. Use your anger to resist the devil by speaking the Word with an aggressive force, and eliminate his opportunity to work!

GET THE WHOLE PICTURE

So often, the reason we get mad or afraid is that we only see a snapshot of what’s really going on. As soon as anger comes, ask God to open your eyes to see the big picture. He did it for Elisha’s servant. He will do it for you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am free from the power of anger. I have power over it! I have power, love, and a sound mind. I will not act rashly, but choose to listen quickly and speak slowly. I say to anger: You are fired!

I refuse to blame anyone for my angry feelings. I will use my aggressive feelings against the devil by speaking the Word of God and resisting him firmly in my faith today, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, “What’s wrong with me?”

The constant awareness of our “falling short” is where the devil and religion wants to keep us. This keeps us defeated and hemmed in by shame, rather than liberated through our divine nature. 2 Peter 1:4 says, “Through His promises, we share in the divine nature of God and escape the corruption that is in the world through lust.”

UNDERSTAND THE GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “He who knew NO sin, was made to be sin FOR US, that we would be MADE the righteousness of God.” This is the greatest EXCHANGE in human history! Jesus took our sinfulness and imparted to us His righteousness–which means we are RIGHT in God’s eyes, not wrong.

AWAKE TO RIGHTEOUSNESS

1 Corinthians 15:34 (AMP) says, “Awaken to righteousness; and you will not sin.” When God thinks of you, He thinks of a victorious, conquering, strong, powerful, wise, and holy son or daughter. He sees you as a mighty champion—the head and not the tail. Righteousness means: to stand in His presence without a sense of guilt, shame, inferiority, or condemnation.

REJECT SIN-CONSCIOUSNESS

When you are always conscious of what’s wrong, you will DO wrong. When you are always conscious of BEING the righteousness of God—you will DO right. You’ll act on the outside how you see yourself on the inside.

DWELL ON WHAT’S RIGHT RATHER THAN WHAT’S WRONG

Go through the Scripture regarding who you are in Christ, what is yours in Christ, and what you can do in Christ. It’s staggering. Flood your mind with this new way of thinking

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am the righteousness of God, through the blood of Jesus. I stand in the presence of God without guilt, shame, inferiority, or condemnation. I awake to righteousness and believe it will lead me to a victorious life. I am a joint heir with Jesus. When God looks at me, He sees His blood. He thinks of me as a conquering, powerful, and holy son or daughter. I will not think of myself as anything less or more than what God thinks of me in Jesus' Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel stressed out."

Stress is a powerful mindset that we are going to dismantle. It is a collection of thoughts or fears that bear down on your mind until they penetrate you and control your emotions, your health, and your relationships.

KNOW YOUR ENEMY

The real enemy is thinking that you have to get rid of the enemy. Psalm 23:5 says that He prepares a table (celebration) in the presence of your enemies. Begin to celebrate and praise God in the midst of the pressure, problem, or bad news. That’s when the enemy loses its power.

THE PRINCE OF PEACE LIVES IN YOU!

(Colossians 1:27) Peace comes from the presence of God, not the absence of problems. Meditate on the fact that God’s presence is in you and with you. Jesus said “I am with you always.”

YOUR TREASURE IS GREATER THAN YOUR TROUBLE

In 2 Corinthians 4:6–8, Paul said, “We are troubled on every side, but not stressed.” Why? Because he knew he had a treasure inside, the power to speak God’s Word, and the ability to change the situation.

BE CERTAIN YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE IT

(1 John 4:18) Flood your mind with thoughts of love—God’s love for you, and what He was willing to do to rescue you. If He would die for you, while you were in sin and separated from God, there’s just nothing He wouldn’t do for you! Think on that, and fear will leave.

YOU'RE NOT UNDER STRESS; YOU'RE OVER IT

You are seated with Christ in heavenly places—Ephesians 2:1-6. Live life from above—from God’s perspective. You’re above ONLY and not underneath. (Deuteronomy 28:13) The battle is already won. Jesus did it all. Your fight is simply to believe that. That’s when stress leaves.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am free from the power of stress. I don't have to get rid of all my problems to get rid of stress. I have a table in the presence of my enemies. They have NO power over me.

The Prince of Peace lives in me. I am certain I will make it. I am going to the other side. The battle is already won. Jesus did it all. My treasure is greater than my trouble, and I am above stress and not underneath it, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "This is a scary time to be living in.”

When you look around at all the news and evil in the world—whether it's natural disasters, terror, rumors of wars, disease, depression, etc., it can be pretty scary.

There is much fear in this world, but it doesn't have to control you or your loved ones!

KNOW YOUR AUTHORITY

In Luke 10:19, Jesus said: “Behold I have given you authority… over all the power of the enemy.” The devil doesn’t push us around. We push him around! Whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven—Matthew 18:18. You’re never afraid of what you have authority over.

KNOW YOUR AUTHORITY

In Luke 10:19, Jesus said: “Behold I have given you authority… over all the power of the enemy.” The devil doesn’t push us around. We push him around! Whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven—Matthew 18:18. You’re never afraid of what you have authority over.

REMEMBER WHAT YOU HAVE—AND WHAT YOU "HAVE NOT"

2 Timothy 1:7 says, “God has NOT given you a spirit of fear; but POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND.”

TAKE YOUR DAILY “PRE-SCRIPTURE” AS YOUR NEW “PRESCRIPTION.”

Take a dose of Psalm 91:10, which declares, “NO evil or harm shall befall you, nor shall any disaster or plague come near your tent!”

MEDITATE ON GOOD NEWS FROM JOB

Job 5:19 says, “He will deliver you from six troubles; in seven no evil shall touch you.”

LOVES CONQUERS ALL

We give away our power to live in victory, health, and success—when we allow others to determine how we RESPOND. We have the power to forgive, the power to recover, and the power to overcome anything. When we blame others, we give away that power to them.

IN THE DARKEST OF TIMES, GOD PRESENTS HIS MOST STUNNING PERFORMANCES

Expect God to show up!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I receive the gift of PEACE, and therefore I am not troubled. I have power, love, and a sound mind. I have authority over the enemy. No evil or disaster can harm me. God is my Deliverer. I expect God to show up in my life today, in Jesus' name.

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In Mark 4, when the disciples tried to cross over to the other side of the sea in the boat, they were overwhelmed by the storm that struck their ship. They feared for their lives, bailing out water furiously. Have you ever been in a storm? The waters crash against you. You feel helpless. You feel alone. You cry out, “Lord, where are you? Don’t you care?”

The disciples forgot one small detail in the midst of their storm: Jesus was in the boat with them. There was nothing greater than His presence!

Let’s overcome the thought that says, “I feel alone. Where is God when I need Him most?”

HE IS IN THE BOAT WITH YOU!

In Mark 4:36-40, Jesus was asleep in the boat. Someone asked me once, “How do we wake Jesus up, when He is asleep in our boat, in the middle of a storm?” Well, I said, “You don’t wake Him up. You rest with Him!” If He’s not worried, don’t you worry. HIS PRESENCE calmed the storm then, just as it will do now.

THE DISCIPLES DIDN'T NEED JESUS TO AWAKE

They needed to awake to the fact that God was with them. When you know He is with you, there is nothing to fear. Psalm 23:4 says, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear NO EVIL, for You are with me!”

GREAT MIRACLE = JESUS CALMED THE STORM. GREATER MIRACLE = JESUS SLEPT IN THE MIDSTOF THE STORM

When you realize He is in your boat with you, you will have supernatural peace. Calming the storm is great; peace in the midst of it is greater!

DO NOT MISTAKE FIRE IN YOUR LIFE FOR GOD’S ABSENCE

In Daniel 3:22-25, Jesus was the fourth man in the fire with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He was present in the middle of the fire. Just because you don’t feel His presence, doesn’t mean He isn’t there. BELIEVE HE IS WITH YOU, and eventually your situation will FEEL HIS PRESENCE!

PSALM 91:10 SAYS, "NO EVIL SHALL BEFALL YOU, NOR SHALL ANY PLAGUE COME NEAR YOUR TENT"

The next verse says, “For He will give His angel(s) charge concerning you.” There are many angels involved in our lives, but this is talking about HIS ANGEL. The Old Testament “Angel” is Jesus Christ himself. He is Lord; therefore He has charge concerning us!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am not trying to get in God's presence; I am already in, through the blood of Jesus. He is in my boat with me. He is not "over there." He is "here" right now—with me and in me!

I awake to the fact that He is with me. There is no separation. I can rest with Him, in the midst of any storm. I can walk with Him in the midst of the fire.

I am fearless, because He is with me. Therefore, no evil shall befall me, nor shall any plague come near my dwelling place—my church, my home, my body, or my life—in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel stuck."

We've all thought that at times, but it's a lie. There's always a way out of what you're in, or a way into what you've been kept out of.

The devil would love for you to believe you are stuck, and that there's no way out of the situation you're experiencing. He wants you discouraged, immobilized, and paralyzed.

BELIEVE IN THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TODAY

Romans 8:26 says, “We don’t always know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit intercedes for us.” No matter what your situation is, the Holy Spirit knows how to bring about God’s will for your life, as you ask and thank Him.

THINK THIS THOUGHT TODAY:
PRAYER CHANGES THINGS

There’s nothing you can’t impact through prayer. Prayer gets you unstuck. It gets you moving again. Prayer is powerful. “And all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive”(Matthew 21:22).

BELIEVE THAT FAITH FINDS A WAY. WHENEVER I FEEL STUCK, I REMEMBER THESE WORDS:
FAITH FINDS A WAY

In Mark 2:1–5, the friends of the paralyzed man could not find a way into the house where Jesus was. They were stuck, but they believed there was another way. They went up on the roof and lowered him down through the ceiling tiles, and the man was healed. Why? Because faith found a way! If we don’t think it, we won’t look for it.

REMEMBER, JESUS IS THE 4TH MAN IN THE FIRE

When it seemed like the three men in Daniel 3 were going to be burned in the fiery furnace, Jesus showed up! What was an impossible situation was made possible, because Jesus was with them. And He is with you now!

JESUS IS YOUR WAY

“I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). He is the way when there just seems to be no way. He is your way out of whatever situation you are in. Expect Him to make a way.

JUST THINK NEXT STEPS

When Jesus was tempted to not go to the cross, the Bible says, “He went forward a little...” (Mark 14:35, KJV). When you feel stuck, like there’s nothing you can do, just take a step. Don’t think about all the steps. Just take the next one. In a relationship, the first step may be just saying you’re sorry. If it’s finances, maybe it’s just cutting one area of spending or giving one extra offering. Move forward a little!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

The Holy Spirit is interceding for me when I feel stuck. He is moving in me and through me. I think and believe there is always a way. Even when it seems like there is no way, Jesus is the Way. He is with me no matter what fire I'm facing. When I feel stuck, I will think about one step I can take that will move me towards healing, blessing, and God's will for my life, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says: "God must be rewarding them and not me." One of the things that make us most unhappy is when we compare ourselves to others and to what they have. When we compare, we despair. So...

GOD HAS ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE

Psalm 145:16 says that He satisfies the desire of EVERY living thing. His reward for one person doesn’t come at the expense of someone else.

WHAT DO YOU DESIRE?

Freedom? Joy? Provision? A better relationship with someone? He will satisfy your desire. Ask Him to right now.

SETTLE THIS: GOD HONORS HIS WORD ABOVE ANYTHING

Cling to His Word, and you will get honored with it. Promotion, increase, and rewards will come.

GET YOUR THOUGHTS OFF THEM AND ON HIM

Fix your eyes on Jesus. He is the source of all that you could ever want or need. Every good and perfect gift comes from above. (James 1:17) Look UP, not OUT.

IT'S EASIER TO SEEK HIM THAN YOU THINK

Seeking God is not about our effort. It’s about LOOKING TO Jesus as your source and discovering His way of thinking and looking at things. As we think His way (His Word), we will believe like Him. Our faith will soar! Manifestations WILL COME. That is what it means to seek Him.

SEE OTHER PEOPLE’S ABUNDANCE AS A
PREDICTION OF YOURS

The testimony of what Jesus has done for someone else is a prophecy of what He can do for you.

EXPECT FAVOR

Favor surrounds the righteous on every side! And you are the righteousness of God, simply by being in Christ.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

God is MY Rewarder. I adopt His thinking regarding my life and situation. I fix my eyes on Him, and He finishes my faith. Favor surrounds me, promotion surrounds me, and God's rewards surround me like a shield, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we’re fasting from the thought that says: “I can't control my emotions."

We all have emotions, but unfortunately sometimes THEY have us!

God created us to live with positive and healthy emotions. It's the negative ones that can harm our lives, our relationships, and our future. The idea that we are "victims" of our emotions because of our gender, our culture, our ethnicity, or our personality type, has to be eliminated.

OUR EMOTIONS ARE THE RESULT OF OUR THOUGHTS

If you think sad thoughts, you will become sad. If you think joyful and faith-filled thoughts, you will become happy. As a man thinks within, so is he.

REJECT THE BELIEF THAT YOUR EMOTIONS ARE THE RESULT OF YOUR CULTURE, ETHNICITY, OR GENDER

Your culture may be more or less expressive of emotions, but we are all spiritual beings with the power to rule over our emotions with the Word of God.

YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN SELF-CONTROL

It is in you! 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (NET Bible) Galatians 5:23 says, “The fruit of the Spirit includes SELF-CONTROL, and the Spirit is in you!”

BELIEVE YOU ARE IN CONTROL

As you control your thoughts, you will control your emotions. THEN, you will not feel the urge to control others!

YOU CAN REMEMBER WHAT HAPPINESS IS

In Lamentations 3:17-24, Jeremiah FORGOT what happiness was, because he talked himself into misery. When he began to think about the goodness of God, JOY WAS RESTORED. Emotions follow thoughts—whether good or bad.

EXPRESS YOUR EMOTIONS UPWARD, AND YOU WON'T NEED TO ALWAYS EXPRESS THEM OUTWARD

When you pour your heart and feelings out to God (no matter how bad they may be), the temptation to explode at others will be diminished.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am not under the control of my emotions anymore. They are under my control. As I fill my mind with good thoughts, they will become good emotions. I can control my emotions through my thought life, and my thought life is surrendered to God's Word. I have self-control and dominion over my life. And from this day forward, my emotions serve me, rather than control me. I pour my emotions out to God, and I don't need to pour them out to others, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, “I tried to forgive, but I just don't feel it.”

Many people are held back in life because they are waiting for the feeling of forgiveness before they let go. In the meantime, unforgiveness continues its damage against them, while they wait for their feelings to change. Your feelings won’t change until your thoughts do!

LET'S CHANGE IT TODAY

FORGIVENESS IS NOT A FEELING

It is a decision to GIVE it as a free gift. Whatever grudge, bitterness, or resentment that you have toward someone will not go away without a choice to “give it” as a gift.

FORGIVE BY FAITH

2 Corinthians 5:7 says, “We live by faith; therefore we forgive by faith.”Never let your faith follow your feelings. Your feelings will catch up with your faith.

DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE FEELINGS OF RESENTMENT OR ANGER WHEN THEY TRY TO COME BACK

You’ll be tempted to think, “I don’t feel anything, so nothing has changed. I guess I must not have really forgiven them.” This is a lie! This is the thought you must fast from. The moment you forgive someone, as a choice, it’s done, no matter what you feel.

BELIEVE AND BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE FREE FROM THE PAIN AND CONSEQUENCES OF UNFORGIVENESS

Thank God that you are free and healed. As you do this EVERY TIME that you feel those feelings, you will feel less and less of the pain, until it completely vanishes away.

UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF THE WORD:
FOR—GIVE

It simply means to GIVE BEFORE. We need to “give” forgiveness BEFORE the person apologizes, BEFORE they change, and most importantly BEFORE you feel anything. Just as faith works by believing God’s promises BEFORE they show up (Mark 11:24-25), forgiveness works BEFORE you feel it. When you forgive BEFORE you feel good feelings about that person, you are living in the highest level of faith.

MEDITATE ON WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU, RATHER THAN WHAT PEOPLE HAVE DONE TO YOU

Psalm 103:2-4 says, “Bless the Lord O my soul and forget none of His benefits—He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your diseases, redeems your life from destruction, crowns you with loving-kindness and compassion.” Think on these things.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I accept that forgiveness is not a feeling. It’s a decision. Beginning today, I expect the bitter feelings, the problems, and the unanswered prayers to change because of the choice I have made.

I forgive by faith, which means that as I act on the Word of God and declare my forgiveness out loud, I am walking in forgiveness, whether I feel something or not.

I am forgiven and I am a forgiver! I choose to forgive others (AND MYSELF), BEFORE they change, before they deserve it, and before I feel it. I focus on what God has done for me, rather than what others have done to me, and therefore, I am free. In Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says: "I just can't forgive myself."

Who hasn't thought that at one time or another? The devil would love to keep us in self-condemnation for the things we have done or failed to do. He knows it paralyzes us and prevents us from making the impact that God intended for us.

REALIZE THAT WE ONLY DESERVE FORGIVENESS BECAUSE OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS

It’s not because our mistakes “never happened,” or “it wasn’t that bad.”Give up rationalizations and excuses, and simply receive God’s mercy and grace.

IT WAS THAT BAD, BUT GOD IS EVEN MORE GOOD!

James 2:13 says, “Mercy triumphs over judgment.” His mercy toward you TRIUMPHS over your self-judgment. In Luke 22:34, Peter denied the Lord three times, and Jesus forgave him. Later, Peter preached the first sermon after Jesus rose from the dead, and 3000 people were saved in a day! Peter was able to forgive himself when he knew Jesus had accepted him. In the same way, you too, have been accepted by God, no matter what you have done—simply by believing in His finished work on the cross.

GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO HOLD ANYTHINGAGAINST YOURSELF

God doesn’t hold anything against you. Forgiving yourself is simply AGREEING with God. His standard is absolute perfection, and He forgives you. Psalm 103:12 says, “As far as east is from west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

STOP REHEARSING WHAT YOU DID

It’s done. It’s over. Now accept the second chance (or third or fourth...) that God offers. Philippians 3:13 says, “Forgetting what lies behind, and reaching forward...” Reaching forward starts in your thought life.

BELIEVE THAT GUILT DOESN'T COME FROM GOD

He doesn’t impose guilt on you to try to get you to stop doing something. Romans 2:4 says, “It is His goodness that draws us to repentance.”Since this guilt and shame doesn’t come from God, there can be only one other source—the devil. James 4:7 says, “Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

GIVE UP THE SELF-PUNISHMENT

Some people think subconsciously: “I’ll make myself feel bad to pay for what I’ve done.” Why should we pay the price that has ALREADY been paid for what we’ve done wrong? Stop beating yourself up. By trying to “pay for what we have done,” we are doubting and insulting the very blood of Jesus that HAS PAID the price in full. Accept His free gift

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I receive mercy today, because of the blood of Jesus. Though I didn’t deserve it, God proclaims over me, that I am “not guilty.” Where I have failed, God’s mercy triumphs over judgment.

I give up my right today to hold ANYTHING against myself. I deserve to be punished, but Jesus took THAT punishment for me. I forget what lies behind and press on, moving forward in my life with God, even though I feel like I have blown it beyond repair.

I reject this guilt and self-condemnation that the devil is trying to put on me. God is the God of second chances. I will no longer try to make myself feel bad to pay for what I’ve done. The price for what I did or failed at has been paid in full by Jesus’ blood!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel like I've failed," or "I've failed in my relationship with God, in my faith, and in my life, etc."

The feeling of failure can be disheartening and depressing. It can keep us in a cycle of defeat.

YOU HAVE COMEBACK DNA IN YOU

Even in what seems like the worst situation, the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. Expect your comeback! You have resurrection DNA in you!

FALLING ISN'T FAILING

Proverbs 24:16 says, “A righteous man falls seven times, but he rises again!" You are righteous in Christ. See yourself as someone who rises up. When you’ve fallen, you have the right to get back up.

JESUS GETS HIS PRAYERS ANSWERED

And He is praying for you, that your faith would not fail. Luke 22:32 tells us that Jesus said to Peter (and to you), “I have prayed for you, that your faith would not fail.” You are not going to fail. No shame! Get up.

JESUS IS TURNING TO YOU, NOT FROM YOU!

In Luke 22:61, Jesus turned TO Peter after he denied Him. He didn’t turn FROM him. You are accepted! This acceptance transformed Peter’s life after he hit rock bottom. God accepts you, just like He accepted Peter, even when you’ve failed.

EVEN WHEN YOU'RE DOING POORLY, GOD WILL NOTFAIL YOU

He’s going to make sure you make it. Your relationship with Him was His idea, not yours. He will finish what He started.

IN ONE MOMENT, GOD CAN TURN AROUND YEARS OF APPARENT FAILURE

In Esther 9:1, God’s people were about to be destroyed, but God suddenly delivered them. In only ONE DAY, the tables were turned, and God transformed certain defeat into total victory! If God could accomplish this for them, He can do it for you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I have comeback DNA in me! It’s my new nature to always rise, even when I’ve fallen. I have the blood-bought right to get back up when I’ve failed! Jesus doesn’t turn from me when I’ve fallen; He turns to me and prays for me. I cannot fail. He will not fail me. His love will never fail toward me. I am expecting God to turn my failures and frustrations around beginning today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "It's just so hard to be a Christian."

We are going to break this mentality once and for all, because it is the single most often misunderstood concept that is keeping believers defeated.

Jesus said to take His yoke because it's easy and His burden is light. That's the grace of God! He did the heavy lifting, and now our job is to enter into His rest.

IT'S NOT HARD TO BE SOMETHING YOU ALEADY ARE

Jesus made you a Christian, and there’s nothing that can change that. You’re a new creation! You are already more than a conqueror! You don’t have to TRY to be a human. You are one! In the same way: You ARE a Christian!

IT IS HE WHO MADE US, AND NOT WE OURSELVES

Selah—pause and think on that. HE MADE YOU A CHRISTIAN. And you can’t undo what God has done.

JESUS DID IT ALL

When He said, “It is finished,” in John 19:30, He meant: “The debt is paid; the sentence is served; the victory is won! I did everything necessary for you to be saved and at peace.” Now, just believe it.

START REALIZING "CHRISTIAN" MEANS "CHRIST-IN"

He is in you. It’s impossible for you to fail at being a Christian, when the anointing (Christ) is at work within you.

HIS YOKE IS EASY

Reverse your thinking. Think, “It’s easy to be a Christian.” His yoke is easy. His burden is light. You are yoked/connected/hitched to Him!

REST IN THE FACT THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT

God is not holding you to a perfect standard. Jesus is your perfection. Just rest in this truth!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

It is easy to live the Christian life because God already made me more than a conqueror. Jesus did it all! His life is in me. His love is in me. His power is in me. His Spirit is in me. Therefore, I cannot fail as a Christian! I am not alone, and never will be. I am yoked to Him, and that’s why I can enjoy my relationship WITH God, rather than strive to fulfill a duty FOR God. I am free, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I don't have enough."

This is a mindset that says, “I don’t have enough money. I don’t have enough time. I don’t have enough friends. I don’t have enough education, etc.”

These thoughts build an invisible fence that keeps you in the backyard of lack and deficiency.

BELIEVE IN GOD'S ABUNDANT PROVISION

Our God calls Himself: El Shaddai, the God of more than enough. We have more than enough of God living inside of us. Let’s stop thinking in terms of not enough and start thinking in terms of more than enough.

THINK MULTIPLICATION

God said: Be fruitful and multiply. He is a multiplier, and so are you. Believe in the God of multiplication!

THINK APPLE ORCHARD

An 🍎 seed becomes an 🍎 orchard. One little seed becomes more than enough apples for a whole community! Believe in the power of a seed.

SEED MEETS NEED

Remember, even God cannot multiply a seed that you don’t sow. Sow a seed.

BE PATIENT

Farmers understand there is seed, time, and harvest. Don’t forget that time is the connector between the seed and the harvest.

GOD IS NOT TRYING TO GET SOMETHING FROMYOU; HE'S TRYING TO GET SOMETHING TO YOU.

Trust. Let go. As you let go of what you have in your hand, you are able to receive what God is trying to put in your hand! Give, and it will be given back to you in good measure.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I always have enough, because Philippians 4:19 says, "God shall supply ALL my needs, according to His riches." I always have enough, because My God is more than enough. I believe that seeds meet needs. I am a sower, and therefore I am a reaper. God is a multiplier, and so am I.

I am called to be fruitful and multiply. God is multiplying every good seed that I have ever sown. As I give, He gives back to me good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I can't stop."

Quitting a habit, a sin, or an addiction can be one of the hardest things in life; but it becomes easy when we realize Jesus not only died to forgive our sins, but also to give us power over sin, and to free us from being in bondage to anything.

STOP TRYING TO STOP

Instead, just continue to fast from wrong thinking. Proverbs 23:7 says,“As a man thinks, so is he.” Your thoughts will shape your decisions; your decisions will shape your actions; your actions will shape your habits.

AWAKEN TO THE GRACE OF GOD

Romans 6:14 tells us that sin does not have dominion over us “...for we are not under the law but under grace.” Embrace the grace! It is the free, unearned, and undeserved love of God!

GRACE EMPOWERS

Titus 2:11 says, “It is the grace of God that enables and instructs us to resist and deny ungodliness.” Go to God’s throne of grace right now and ask for His help.

HIS YOKE IS EASY

You are yoked to Jesus. That means He will carry the weight of your struggle and walk you through it.

CHANGE HAPPENS TO YOU, NOT BY YOU

Romans 12:2 says, “Betransformed.” This is something that happens TO you, as you renew your mind to God’s Word. It’s happening to you right now as you fast from wrong thinking! And as you fill your mind with God’s goodness, it LEADS you to “repentance” (which is: to change your thinking, Romans 2:4).

"THERE AIN'T NO CAN'T"

(Quote from Mickey to Rocky in the movie, Rocky II) Get rid of “can’t” from your vocabulary and your mindset. You can do all things through Christ.

STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T DONE

We often punish ourselves with self-condemnation. We will never do enough for God. That’s why Jesus did it all. He paid for sin, the curse, and our failure. Our job is to believe.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am not under the bondage or control of any sin, habit, or problem in my life anymore. I am under the grace of God, giving me dominion over sin and temptation.

I am yoked to Jesus. Therefore, it is His strength that I walk in. As I renew my mind to the Word of God, I am being changed and transformed, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "My life is not that special."

Though hard to admit, this mentality is often under the surface of our lives. It's a mindset that hems us into a mediocre and boring existence.

YOU HAVE A DESTINY

Believe it. Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before you were formed in your mother’s womb, I knew you and destined you...”

REMEMBER THE SONG, "YOU'RE JUST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU"

This is what God is saying about you! Genesis 16:13 says, “You are the God who sees me!”

YOU CANNOT GO UNNOTICED

Luke 8:47 says, “Then, the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at His feet.” You are chosen by God.

JESUS IS COMING OVER!

Remember Zacchaeus climbing up a tree to see Jesus? In Luke 19:5, “Jesus looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, come down. I must stay at your house today.’” He wants to come to YOUR house today. YOU ARE THAT IMPORTANT TO HIM.

YOU ARE THE 🍎 OF THE FATHER'S EYE

Whoever touches you is touching the apple of God’s eye. You are God’s greatest desire. You bring Him great joy!

LET'S CHANGE IT TODAY

I have a destiny. I am chosen by God. I cannot go unnoticed by Jesus. He sees me, and recognizes me, and calls me His own. He is coming over to my house because He loves me and considers me significant. I reject all feelings of insignificance and unimportance. I am the apple of His eye, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from small thinking. THIS IS GOING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING!

Small thinking produces small living. If we set up small expectations for our lives, that's what we'll get. The problem with that mindset is that God is bigger than we ever imagined. He has bigger plans for us more than we’ve ever dreamed. Time to ditch small thinking!

YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL! EVERYTHING CHANGES WHEN WE LET GO OF A SMALL GOD. HOW BIG IS YOUR GOD?

Scientists estimate there are over 100 billion galaxies and 100 billion stars in each of them! And God created them and calls them all by name. He’s BIG.

HOW BIG IS HE?

He’s big enough to take away the sin of the world; to allow us to make mistakes without punishment; to put great dreams in human hearts; and big enough to not have to threaten us to accept Him. He’s a BIG, BIG GOD!

THINK BIG!

Renew your mind to God’s language. For example: “Ask for the nations”(Psalm 2); “Speak to the mountain” (Mark 11); “Your descendants shall be as numerous as the stars” (Genesis 15); “You shall possess the land”(Numbers 13), and so on. God uses big language and gives us bigdreams!

ASK BIG! GET YOUR JABEZ ON!

He prayed: "Lord, bless me indeed. Enlarge my territory...” Ask Him that today. "...and God granted his request.”Ephesians 3:20 says, “God is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think.”Start asking and thinking the way God says to.

NEVER STOP DREAMING AND ENVISIONING A BETTER LIFE

In Acts 2:17 God says, “In the last days I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.” You see? He says, “Old men will dream dreams” because even as we get older, we are not supposed to stop dreaming! God wants you to keep dreaming no matter what!

TAKE YOUR SEAT!

What do I mean? God has seated us with Jesus Christ in heavenly places. (Ephesians 2:6) We have been given a divine authority and divine point of view. That’s how we need to look at life—from our position, seated above all limitations!

IMPRINT THIS ON YOUR HEART AND MIND:
ROYALTY DESTROYS INFERIORITY!

Acquaint yourself with your new bloodline. You are royalty in Christ. This makes you reign over life. (Romans 5:17) When you know that you are made righteous and made royal by His blood, it makes you as confident and bold as a lion! Believe it!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I give up small thinking. I let go of a small god. I agree with God’s way of looking at things and God’s language. I decide to think bigger and bigger every day, and to ask for the things God said I could ask for. I accept the visions and dreams that the Holy Spirit wants to give me; and I let go of all failure, disappointment, and fear-based thoughts, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "God is far from me."

We must learn to not only discern between right and wrong, but we must discern between right and almost right.

It’s almost right to ask God to come down and help us. It sounds holy. It sounds humble. But you will truly be free when you discover, He is already here. Emmanuel means, “God WITH us.” When Jesus came to the earth, He put an end to the separation between God and man.

Separation between us and God is a myth. The devil wants us to believe it to keep us powerless. We were separated from God through our sin (Isaiah 59:2), but Jesus took away the sin through His blood. Therefore, the moment we are born again, there is no separation anymore. We sometimes feel that He is so far away, but He is not. He is here. He is there. He is everywhere we are.

PSALM 46:1 SAYS, "HE IS AN EVER-PRESENT HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE"

Wow! You have to love this thought. Have you ever had times of trouble? But notice, He is ever-present. Then, it says, help in times of trouble. It is His ever-presence that brings us help in times of trouble.

TAKE HIM AT HIS WORD

Jesus said in Matthew 28:20, “Lo, I am with you always; even to the end of the age.” There is no way to misinterpret this verse. Jesus is with YOU always. That has to warm your heart and comfort you.

CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A LIFE OF ATTAINMENT, BUT A LIFE OF RECOGNITION

In Job 3:25, Job feared that his children would curse God, and that’s what happened. When you realize fear has the power to produce negative results, you stop dabbling in it. When a child learns what fire can do, he no longer plays with matches!

CHRISTIANITY IS NOT ABOUT US FINDING GOD

It’s about Jesus finding us, spilling His blood to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, taking us into His arms, and breathing His very Spirit into us. Now He lives in every person that has accepted Him as their Savior and Lord. Romans 8:11 tells us that the Spirit of God lives in us!

RESIST THE TEMPTATION TO PRAY, "GOD, COME DOWN AND HELP ME" OR "SEND YOUR SPIRIT"

He has already come. He has already sent His Spirit. Our battle is to believe this whether we feel His presence or not. He is in us!

IT’S NOT US LIVING FOR GOD. IT’S US LIVING FROMGOD

Galatians 2:20 says, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am not separated from God in any way. He is an ever-present help in my time of trouble. His ever-presence brings me help! I recognize that He is already in me. That’s what makes my faith work.

God is not far off. He is right here, right now. I am surrounded by His love and enveloped in His presence. Therefore I am not afraid. I am not trying to live FOR God; I am living FROM Him. His power is in me. His presence is in me. His love is in me. And nothing can ever separate me from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, my Lord! Amen.

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says: "That's just the way I am."

One of the things that limits us and keeps us defeated is the opinion we have of ourselves. Over time, we begin to accept a version of ourselves that isn’t God’s version. We also accept other people’s stigmas of us: “He’s shy”; “She’s self-absorbed”; “He’s all talk”; “She’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer.”

We often end up living up to the very opinions and expectations that others have had of us because we've been conditioned to do so.

YOU ARE A WORK OF ART—A WORK IN PROGRESS

God is the potter and we are the clay (Jeremiah 18:1-6). God is working on you to make you what He wants you to be. Trust the Artist to make a masterpiece. Be flexible and adaptable. See yourself as a GOOD work in progress.

WITHHOLD JUDGMENT OF YOURSELF (OR OTHERS)

Philippians 1:6 says, “He who began a GOOD work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Don’t prejudge what your capacity is or what your potential is. He’s only just begun!

GOD DOESN'T THROW YOU OUT

HE NEVER GIVES UP ON YOU. Jeremiah 18:4 says, “The clay was marred, so He made it again.” He didn’t discard it. He made it again. Thank God! He’s re-making you!

YOU ARE CHANGING AS YOU READ THIS!

Whatever flaws you have, they are not the final sentence. You are NOW being transformed to the very image of Jesus!

EMBRACE THE GRACE

Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:10, “I AM what I AM by the grace of God.”It’s God’s grace IN YOU that is making you what you are. You are not a composite of your parents’ mistakes, your mistakes, or others’ opinions of you. You’re awesome! You are a work of God’s grace.

TAKE ANOTHER LOOK!

The Bible is a mirror that reflects what God and you really look like! We are everything God says we are. As Jesus is, so are we in this world! (1 John 4:17) THAT’S the way you are!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am unlimited in my ability to grow and change. God is the potter and I am the clay. I am what God says I am. He began a good work in me, and He will finish it. He is making me into something GOOD. I am His workmanship—His work of art. He’s good at this and has been doing it for a long time! I am not in bondage to my weaknesses and former limitations. They do not define me. Every day and every moment that passes is making me more and more like Jesus!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I haven't done enough."
When things don't go our way, we sometimes have this nagging thought that we're not holy enough or haven't prayed enough to qualify us for God's blessing or favor.

WE GET WHAT JESUS DESERVES

Romans 8:17 tells us that we are joint heirs with Jesus Christ. His inheritance is ours. 1 John 4:17 says, “As He is, so are we in this world.”This is the great exchange! We deserved the curse, but instead we get His blessing.

BE COVENANT-MINDED

You have a covenant with God. A covenant is a contract—in this case, a contract that is guaranteed by the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

BE GRACE-MINDED

Grace is when God gives us what we don’t deserve. Hebrews 4:15 says, “Therefore, let us draw near with confidence [boldly] to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

HAVE CONFIDENCE IN GOD, NOT YOURSELF

(1 John 3:20–21). Confidence and faith enables God to answer prayers in our lives.

REJECT CONDEMNATION

It is our heart that condemns us for our mistakes and shortcomings. When we feel condemned, we lose confidence, and then we believe we can’t receive anything from God.

ACCEPT YOUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST

There is now NO condemnation for those who are in Christ! (Romans 8:1)

STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T DONE

We often punish ourselves with self-condemnation. We will never do enough for God. That’s why Jesus did it all. He paid for sin, sickness, the curse, and our failure. Our work, our battle, is to simply believe.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I let go of the mindset that tells me I’m not holy enough, or I haven’t done enough to receive answered prayers. I receive His promises by faith. I am a joint heir with Jesus Christ. I expect to get what He deserves, not what I deserve. The throne of His grace is always open! His river of lavish love-gifts are always flowing towards me! I receive His grace, freely and lavishly, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I can't shake my past."Often our past is what limits us and keeps us defeated.

MEET THE NEW YOU

You truly are a new creation—if you are in Christ. The old has passed away. Your past is over!

GOD WILL USE YOUR PAST

Live in Romans 8:28. All things, including your past, work for your GOOD! While your past is over, God can still make it work to your advantage. Believe that.

YOU ARE MORE THAN A CONQUEROR

That means your past doesn’t conquer you! You have conquered it, by being in Christ. You’re the head and not the tail! See yourself that way, and your past loses its grip on you.

YOU ARE NOT GUILTY

No matter how guilty you were, you have been pronounced by Jesus as “NOT GUILTY.” Jesus has washed all your sins away (Romans 8:34). That’s how God sees you. Now, you can start seeing yourself that way.

YOU CAN SHAKE IT OFF!

In Acts 28:5, Paul shook off a serpent from his hand. And you have the power to do so as well. Nothing can harm you anymore—not even your past mistakes or shortcomings. Shake it off by speaking to it!

HAVE A FUNERAL FOR REGRET

Kiss regret goodbye. Have a burial service for whatever is nagging you. Take 20 seconds and pray this funeral prayer: “Lord, I thank you that this sin or mistake of my past is dead and gone. You have removed it and forgotten it, therefore so do I! I shake it off and commit it to You.”

And thus concludes this funeral service for your past!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am a new creation in Christ Jesus; and no matter how bad my past is, it’s not only forgiven—it’s washed away! I am more than a conqueror, and I will not be pushed around by memories or people from my past. Because of the blood of Jesus, I am not guilty. I shake off my past. I declare it is over, and I expect God will turn my situation around for good in some miraculous way, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I feel depressed."
We have all felt it at times. Depression is now the leading cause of disability in the world. So often, depression is anger turned inward at ourselves for our shortcomings and mistakes.
Perhaps you’ve thought: “Life’s a drag; what’s the use; I’ll never be happy.” These thoughts are designed to rob you of the joy and confidence that produces supernatural strength in our lives.

STOP CONDEMNING YOURSELF

Condemnation is a mindset that robs you of joy and peace. Romans 14:22 says, “Happy is the man who does not condemn himself...” Don’t condemn yourself because God doesn’t condemn you.

GOD'S STILL WORKING ON YOU!

Philippians 1:6 tells us to lighten up on ourselves. He began a good work in you; He’ll finish it! Trust God that you’re making progress. You’re not standing still.

TAP INTO THE POWER OF BELIEVING

1 Peter 1:8 says: “...though you do not see Him now, you BELIEVE in Him, and are filled with inexpressible and glorious joy.” Believe the promise of God regardless of what you feel, and depression will begin to leave.

REJECT SHAME

Jesus took your shame on the cross. No matter what you feel or what you’ve done. We are all dealing with something. If you feel darkness, remember: God is with you, even in the valley.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE

Positive thinking and speaking is contagious, just as negative thinking is. Surround yourself only with those who create an atmosphere of victory with their attitude and words.

REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT HELPLESS

Thoughts of helplessness bring depression. The Holy Spirit is our Helper. He has not left you alone and He will never leave you alone.

DEPRESSION COMES FROM A SENSE OF POWERLESSNESS

You have the power to pray and receive the answer—this sense of power brings joy.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I will never be depressed another day in my life. I decide to stop condemning myself and beating myself up for my shortcomings. I believe God is working in me every day.
I am not a negative thinker. I am positive. God is for me, with me, and in me, therefore depression cannot stay. I am not helpless because I have the Holy Spirit living in me. I command every ounce of depression to loose me and let me go. I command it to be removed and cast into the sea, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, “I’m feeling offended.”
We all know what it’s like to be treated wrongly or unfairly and to be talked about or lied about. It’s easy to become offended and feel that we have the right to feel that way. But this is a destructive trap.

BEING OFFENDED TRAPS YOU

Skandalon (offense) is the trigger of a well-baited trap. When an animal touches the trigger of a snare, it snaps down on him and he is trapped. When you are offended, you are the one caught in the trap. By thinking and knowing this, it will empower you to stay out of the traps.

BEING OFFENDED COMES FROM SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS

We think, “How could they do that to me? I would never have done that!”But we have all sinned. Embrace humility with the sure knowledge that you have failed, too. And offense loses its grip on you

YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY ATTENTION!

1 Corinthians 13:5 (Amplified Bible) says, “Love (God’s love in us) is not touchy or fretful or resentful.” Why? “Because it pays no attention to a suffered wrong.” We get offended when we pay attention to the wrong we have suffered. Stop paying attention. It’s too expensive.

TAKE BACK CONTROL

We let others control us when we pay attention to what they did to us. What God did FOR you is greater than what others have done TO you. Focus on what God has done for you.

EXPRESS UP, NOT OUT

Fully express your anger and hurt out loud to God. Tell Him how much it hurt. Forgive the offender (out loud to God), whether you feel anything or not; and ask Him to heal you.

NOTHING CAN OFFEND YOU!

How is that possible? Psalm 119:165 says, “Those who love the Word have great peace, and nothing offends them.” One of the meanings of the Greek word for “love” is “attachment.” Attach yourself to what God says, and you’ll detach from the power of what others have done or said to you. That’s what it means to love God’s Word.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am free from being offended. I am free from the emotions of offense, bitterness, and the right to feel mad. I will not be trapped by those feelings. I love God’s Word. I attach myself to what He said and did. I refuse to pay attention to the wrong done to me. I forgive and release those that have hurt me. I express my feelings to God, and I am healed, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I feel like a victim."

Viktor Frankl survived the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz by defining ultimate freedom as the ability "to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances."

The worst prison in the world is the one we put ourselves in—our mind.

NO ONE CAN KEEP YOU IN YOUR CURRENT SITUATION, EXCEPT YOU

We must begin TODAY to accept total responsibility to become victors, not victims. You are MORE than a conqueror—more than a victor.

PEOPLE MAY HAVE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH HOW YOU GOT IN A SITUATION

But only YOU can decide whether you stay in the situation.

THE VICTIM MENTALITY ENDS WHEN WE TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR ATTITUDE AND DIRECTION IN LIFE

Deuteronomy 30:15,19 says, "See, I have set before you this day, life and prosperity and death and adversity . . . so choose life, that both you and your descendants might LIVE (the victorious, abundant, God kind of life)."

ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HELP YOU. FULL RESPONSIBILITY DOESN'T MEAN THAT WE'RE IN IT ALONE

God is on our side, and He will help us. It’s natural to look for help—but let’s get it from God. John 16:13 says, “The Holy Spirit is our Helper!”When you have His help, you don’t need to blame anyone for anything! We blame when we feel helpless—but we’re NOT!

UNDERSTAND THE ROOT WORD OF RESPONSIBILITY IS RESPONSE

We may not be able to control everything that others do to us, but we can control our RESPONSE. In our response, lies our freedom and our growth!

DON'T GIVE AWAY YOUR POWER

We give away our power to live in victory, health, and success—when we allow others to determine how we RESPOND. We have the power to forgive, the power to recover, and the power to overcome anything. When we blame others, we give away that power to them.

TAKE CHARGE OVER WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU

The master said to the servant who hid his talent, "Why didn't you at least invest my money so I could have received interest?" (Matthew 25:24–27) He blamed the master and excused himself. As a result, he fell to the temptation of resentment and fear. He lost everything because he had a victim mentality.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

No one can keep me down! I am not a victim. I am a victor. I take full responsibility for my responses in life—my attitudes and my decisions. Holy Spirit, I am asking for Your help. You live in me, and You are my Helper! I refuse to give away my power by blaming others. I take responsibility for my thoughts, my actions, and my REACTIONS. I abandon the idea that my situation is the fault of anyone else. I am an overcomer. I am more than a conqueror, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, “It’s impossible.”

Jesus said, “All things are possible to him who believes.” What is in your life today that you have given up on or considered impossible? Whatever it is (provided it’s legal!), don’t ever give up. Never, never, never give up.

One Easter weekend, a major political story broke in America. The New York Times asked me, “Since this story is so big, will you be speaking about it at church on Easter?” “It certainly is a big story,” I responded, “But SOMEONE RISING FROM THE DEAD IS EVEN BIGGER!"

They then asked what I would specifically say about it. I answered, “If a man can rise from the dead, anything is possible!”

So today, let’s fast from the thought that says, “It’s impossible.”

THINK ABOUT THE RESURRECTION EVERY DAY

This reveals the miraculous power of God to do anything! We tend to save these thoughts for Easter, but we need to think about the resurrection all the time. It awakens hope and faith in the possibilities of God.

STOP THINKING OR SAYING, "I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT"

Cynicism and skepticism have filled our culture. We need to get out of the habit of questioning and doubting the possibility of things. When you think there is no way, remember that JESUS IS THE WAY!

DEAL WITH THE REAL PROBLEM

It’s not whether God will help. It’s whether we believe. The man with the demon-possessed son came to Jesus and said, “If you can do anything, help us...” Jesus responded and said, “If you can believe...” See? It’s not whether God can do it. It’s whether we can believe it. And remember that faith comes from hearing God’s Word.

YOU ARE BIGGER THAN A MOUNTAIN

Believe that your words move mountains. Matthew 17:20 says, “You shall say to this mountain, ‘Remove from here to there,’ and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you.” That’s big! You’re big!

MEDITATE ON PEOPLE WHO HAD AN IMPOSSIBLE TURNAROUND

Abraham was 99 years old when he had a son. Sarah was 90! Moses parted the Red Sea. The list goes on and on. Find those people in the Bible and fill your mind with their testimonies. Hebrews 12:1 says, “We have a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us...” If it could happen for them, it can happen for you, and it will

GOD CAN'T LIE

There is only ONE THING in this world that is impossible: it’s impossible for God to lie. Don’t throw away your confidence in God’s promises. He will fulfill them.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

All things are possible for me because I believe God’s Word. All of His promises are possible because all His promises are “Yes”; and He can’t lie. Jesus is the WAY when it seems like there is no way. Faith comes as I hear God’s Word; and faith moves the impossible mountain as I speak God’s Word today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel anxious."

All of us deal with anxiety at various times in our lives. Some of the symptoms of anxiety include: heart palpitations, tension, fatigue, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, stomach aches, and headaches. You don't have to live this way.

TREAT ANXIETY AS A SIGNAL RATHER THAN A CONDITION

It is a signal to pray, and prayer will change the thing you are facing.

MORE PRAYING ABOUT IT = LESS WORRYING ABOUT IT

James 5:16 says, "The prayer of the righteous avails much." Stop trying to SUBTRACT the anxiety. Instead, just ADD prayer the moment you feel it, and anxiety will leave!

WHEN PANIC ATTACKS, ATTACK BACK!

How do you attack anxiety and panic? By speaking God's Word out of your mouth.

IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!

Embrace this truth. Don't blame yourself for feeling anxious. It's the thief that comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Stop beating yourself up when you feel anxiety. Instead, beat up on the enemy by speaking God's Word.

REMEMBER YOUR VALUE

Because you are so valuable in God's eyes, He will care for you. Yes, He values you, because He paid for you with the blood of Jesus! Worry and anxiety lose their power when you remember your value.

BREATHE PRAISE TO GOD

"Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord" (Psalm 150:6). Experts agree that breathing literally helps manage anxiety. But when you BREATHE praise to God, you don't just manage anxiety, you MASTER it.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

Anxiety has lost its power over me. When I feel anxious, it is a signal to pray and praise God. When I add prayer, anxiety is subtracted. Because I am so valuable to God, I know that He will take care of me. I attack panic by speaking the Word of God. The Prince of Peace lives inside of me, therefore, I have peace guarding my heart and mind. I breathe praise to God today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "Happiness is so hard to find."

There is no higher or deeper desire in the heart of mankind than happiness. It is the single most intoxicating emotion that drives every decision and pursuit of mankind.

People have been looking for happiness—trying to buy it, trade for it, or discover it—since time began. But it's not hard to find.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIND HAPPINESS

It will find you! Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:33 that as we seek His kingdom “...all these things will be added to you.” Expect happiness to be added to you as you put His kingdom first. How do you do that? Start each day by planting the seed of God’s Word in your life.

HAPPY IS THE MAN WHO DOES NOT CONDEMN HIMSELF

Refuse to tolerate condemnation another second of your life. Romans 8:1 says, "there is no condemnation." Believe that Jesus freed you from condemnation, and happiness will come!

TREAT UNHAPPINESS AS A SIGNAL TO TRUST GOD

Jeremiah 17:7 says, “Happy is the man that trusts in the Lord.” Declare that you trust Him today!

THE SUPREME HAPPINESS IN LIFE IS THE ASSURANCE THAT YOU ARE LOVED

You can be sure God loves you—no matter what. Nothing can separate you from His love. Think on that.

GOD WILL HELP YOU BE HAPPY TODAY

Psalm 146:5 says, “Happy is he whose help and hope are in the Lord.”Ask for His help today. Ask Him for hope today. Believe you have received it, and joy will come.

IN HIS PRESENCE IS FULLNESS OF JOY

Be mindful that you are in His presence now, by the blood of Jesus. And the Holy Spirit lives in you! It will change your view of life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I have the fullness of joy and happiness in life because I am in God’s presence, and the Holy Spirit lives in me. I walk in the supreme happiness of life, knowing that I am loved by God. I refuse to condemn myself because there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus. God will always help me, and my hope is in Him. Therefore, I am happy, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I don't feel loved."

The number-one need in every human life is to be loved. Yet sadly, so few actually enjoy a life where they actually feel loved.

GOD'S NOT MAD AT YOU, HE'S MAD ABOUT YOU

Dispel the myth of an angry God. He poured out His wrath on Jesus while on the cross, so He could pour out His love on you forever. “God is love.” (1 John 4:8)

OUR FEELINGS FOLLOW OUR THOUGHTS

Flood your mind with the thought, “My Heavenly Father tenderly loves me!” (John 16:27 AMP) You and God are inseparable. Nothing can separate you from Him or His love. Believe this with every fiber in your being!

RECOGNIZE YOUR VALUE

The value of a piece of art is not determined by the cost to make it, but rather by how much someone would pay to have it. God paid for us with the blood of Jesus. That makes us as valuable to God, as Jesus Himself! You are priceless!

YOU DON'T HAVE TO EARN SOMETHING GOD HAS ALREADY GIVEN YOU

He loves you. That can’t be earned. It is a gift from God (John 3:16). Accept it. Your value is not determined by what you’ve done or not done. Just be loved.

REJECT THE VOICES OF REJECTION

Look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are chosen by God, accepted, and outrageously loved by your Heavenly Father!

KNOW YOUR CALLING

By this, I’m not referring to your calling to serve in ministry or your profession. I’m talking about what God calls you. He calls you His beloved continually in the Bible. Do a word search. You are His beloved. So, be loved!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

God is not mad at me, He’s mad about me! I am outrageously loved by Him! His love was shown on the cross and His love and favor are for a lifetime! My Heavenly Father tenderly loves me. Therefore, I will feel His love today! He continually calls me His beloved. Nothing can separate me from His love. I am valuable and priceless to Him. I am as valuable to God as Jesus is. I receive His love by faith, in Jesus’ Name!

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Fear is at the root of just about every negative thing that happens in our lives. We’re afraid of failing; afraid of being alone or rejected; afraid of running out of money; afraid that people will let us down; afraid that we won’t find a spouse or the one we found will leave us.

All fear is rooted in the core belief that God’s Word won’t work. For example, the fear of not having enough is rooted in the fear that Philippians 4:19 isn’t true. If you believe that “God will supply all your needs according to His riches...” then fear leaves.

MEDITATE ON THE FACT THAT GOD'S WORD IS TRUE

In John 17:17, Jesus said, “Thy Word is truth.” What God says is fact—whether you feel it, see it, or have ever experienced it.

CONSIDER GOD'S TRACK RECORD

1 Kings 8:56 says, “...Every word has come true of all His good promise...” (NLV). Fear leaves when you can rely on something that can’t fail. God has never failed to fulfill His promises. There are over 1000 predictions or prophecies in the Bible—promises that God made before they happened. The chances of merely 17 of these coming to pass are 1 out of 450 billion x 1 billion x 1 trillion! Yet, not one of these promises has failed.

ACCEPT THE TRUTH THAT WHAT WE FEAR COMES UPON US

In Job 3:25, Job feared that his children would curse God, and that’s what happened. When you realize fear has the power to produce negative results, you stop dabbling in it. When a child learns what fire can do, he no longer plays with matches!

PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR

(1 John 4:18) Flood your mind with thoughts of love—God’s love for you, and what He was willing to do to rescue you. If He would die for you, while you were in sin and separated from God, there’s just nothing He wouldn’t do for you! Think on that, and fear will leave.

THERE IS A PROMISE FROM GOD'S WORD FOR EVERY NEED YOU WILL EVER EXPERIENCE

In fact, there are over 7000 promises in the Bible. That’s 7000 solutions to life’s problems! For example, there is a promise of protection in Psalm 91:1–12, which delivers you from the fear of evil, sickness, or tragedy.

PAUSE AND DWELL ON THE FACT THAT GOD IS WITH YOU

God’s presence is the secret to a fear-free life. Ultimately, all fear is a sense of God’s absence or our separation from God. By contrast, a sense of God’s presence delivers us from fear. Hebrews 10:19 says, “We are in His presence by the blood of Jesus.” You are in His presence now—therefore, fear not!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

God’s Word is true, whether I feel it or not. He has kept all of His promises and has never failed. I am in God’s presence by the blood of Jesus; therefore, because He is with me, I will fear no evil! God loves me perfectly, which casts out all my fear. I have power, love, and a sound mind, in Jesus’ Name!

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When we feel powerless over our past, we feel guilty. When we feel powerless over our future, we feel afraid. When we feel powerless over the present, we feel depressed. And when we feel like the people or circumstances of our lives just won't change, we feel angry.

A sense of powerlessness is the root of all negative emotions.

The thought that there's not much we can do about the economy, or our weight, or the allergies we grew up with forces us to accept and tolerate a mediocre and weak life.

TAKE INVENTORY!

God has NOT given you a spirit of fear; but POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND. (2 Timothy 1:7)

BELIEVE THAT POWER IS IN YOU

Ephesians 3:20 says, "God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think according to the power that is at work within you."There is power in you that enables God to do beyond what you can ask or think!

THINK AND ASK BIG!

Give God something to work with, because He can do beyond. We have to at least give Him a base to begin with.

RECOGNIZE THE HOLY SPIRIT IN YOU

Acts 1:8 says, “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you...” This power (dunamis = dynamite) is already in you. Romans 8:11 says, “The very same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives IN YOU.”

TAKE THE LIMITS OFF

Don’t limit God. Psalm 78:41 says that the children of Israel limited the Lord because they did not remember His power (verse 42). We free God’s hand to bless when we remember His previous blessings.

EXPECT!

Never underestimate the power of expectation. Expect God’s power to strengthen you today. Expect to be led by His Spirit.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I have POWER in my life right now. Through the Holy Spirit in me, I have the power to overcome temptation, the power to change my life for the better, the power to be healed, the power to forgive, and the power to speak God’s Word and see His promises show up in my life. I will think big and ask big, and therefore the POWER OF GOD’S SPIRIT WITHIN ME will bring it to pass in my life, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, "I can't change."We’ve all felt at times that we can’t change a certain habit or a weakness in our lives. We often feel “confined” by whatever has previously “defined” us. But, as we change our mindsets regarding WHO we are and what God has given us, ANYTHING can change. Today a new hope will be born in you!

AWAKEN TO GOD'S GRACE

His grace empowers us to change, to break a habit, or to be free from our past. The river of grace is always flowing. Just step into it and receive!

BELIEVE THAT THE POWER TO CHANGE IS A GIFT

2 Timothy 2:25 says God grants “repentance” or “the power to change” AS A GIFT.

ALL CHANGE BEGINS BY BELIEVING YOU ARE LOVED BY GOD

Romans 2:4b says, “Don’t you realize that it is God’s loving kindness that is trying to lead you to change the way you think and act?”

HIS LOVE AND KINDNESS CHANGES THE WAY WE THINK; THEN THEY CHANGE THE WAY WE ACT

All lasting change begins by surrendering your thought life to the Word of God.

BELIEVE IN THE PROCESS THAT LEADS TO PROGRESS

Don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right away. Jesus touched the blind man once, in Mark 8, and then touched him a second time, before he was completely healed. I believe these next 40 days are going to be your SECOND touch from Jesus.

REDEFINE YOURSELF ONLY AS WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT YOU

Disconnect from the past definition of your habits, traits, and limitations. You are being changed into His image.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

God has given me the gift to change. My habits, emotions, and life will change by changing the way I think. I submit to the process of renewing my mind, and I expect divine progress. I refuse to accept past definitions and limitations of myself. As I embrace God’s view of me, through His Word, I am being changed into His image, in Jesus’ Name!

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Remember we need to be more active and listen to our kids more than ever. 'WHY" because the enemy is on a mission 

Ask yourself this.... Can my kids come to take to me about anything and you pass no judgement if you say 'NO' then you need to change it 'Now' 

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Growing up, I watched a TV show called Wild Kingdom, which gave me insight into the jungles and wildlife in other countries. Without fail, every show about lions chasing after their prey made everyone stop to watch. While we didn’t want to see the poor antelope captured, we couldn’t move away from the TV until the tense situation was settled either way.

There was one characteristic that stood out regardless of whether it was lions, tigers, or hyenas hunting their prey—they sought out the one in the herd that was the weakest, whether because they were young or disabled physically. Many times the herd would circle around the youngest to protect them from the intense gaze of their predator. If the young animal should wander away from the herd, they were almost always caught in the jaws of a stronger animal and held down to be eaten alive.

In this wicked culture of the last days, our children and teens are also being stalked by a dangerous and evil predator named Satan. He will tempt mature believers to walk away from their faith, but his strongest urge is to wipe out the next generation in any way possible. It’s only when the body of believers surround our young people with prayer, solid biblical teaching, and strong examples of faith that they will be able to evade the enemy’s attack.

Christian mothers stay on their knees interceding for their children of all ages until Jesus calls them home. They live faithfully to God’s word without compromise even when tempted. As a result, their children are well equipped to stand up against Satan and conquer the enemy instead of being spiritually eaten alive and defeated by temptation.

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Have you ever asked God to take something away repeatedly with no results? It could be a physical illness, an emotional imbalance, or a spiritual drought. Regardless of how you plead with God, there’s been no change. Sometimes we can feel frustration rising up within us because we know that God is able to do anything. Yet, the thorns remain constant.

The thorns in my flesh aren’t pretty nor convenient. The pain is uncomfortable, leading to my continual prayer of “God, please take this away!” But He doesn’t always respond the way I would like. Instead, He reminds me that His grace is enough in my time of weakness. It’s up to me to resist the grace of God or surrender to it.

When Paul was dealing with his thorn in the flesh, he repeatedly asked God to take it away. The response he received was, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9). What does it mean for God’s grace to be enough when we are dealing with the thorns of life?

It means that God has whatever we need to get through it. We can no longer rely on our own abilities, strengths, or knowledge to figure things out. Instead, we pursue His grace to move forward in spite of our weaknesses. As we live in faith everyday His love, power, and strength are revealed through us.

Much of our Christian journey isn’t about us…and we know this when our thorns become more than we can bear on our own. The thorns remind us that we can do nothing without God. We are dependent on Him to provide what we need to get the calling and purpose completed.

PRAYERDear Lord, I need Your grace to deal with the thorns in my life. Lead me in the right way so that I can grow through this time of grace. Amen.

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How do we dig ourselves out of despair before it consumes our joy and peace? Perhaps we’ve experienced a winter season of cold, long, and dark days where nothing blooms or tweets out a lovely song in the morning. It could be from an illness, disappointment, discouragement, trials of many kinds, or unanswered prayers.

We can resist despair by looking up to God. He knows when we are going through a hard time. He will never desert us in our time of trouble even if we don’t feel His presence. God offers us true joy, peace, and contentment regardless of our circumstances. We can wake up and step out every day because of His faithfulness. He longs for us to spend time talking to Him about what’s going on in our lives.

We can also pray God’s word when we are feeling low. The Bible is God’s love letter that speaks to every situation in our lives. By stepping out with expectancy and prayer, we simply ask God to speak to us from His word. God’s word is powerful and effective in helping us move away from despair and towards His unfailing love and grace.

Our lives will be full of triumphs and tragedies no matter where we live, what we do, or who we know. Regardless of our life situation, God provides us with a future hope, and nothing can sever this hope. A future hope is guaranteed for those who trust in Jesus. Even when we sense despair, the Holy Spirit can quicken our hearts to trust in God’s future hope. The indwelling presence of God’s Spirit keeps reminding us of His enduring love.

PRAYERDear Lord, I need Your future hope to help me when I sense despair. Help me to pray Your Word so that I will be strengthened to press forward. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Have you ever sinned and felt like God will never forgive you? Perhaps you’ve messed up your life and the lives of others with sinful behaviors that left terrible consequences. You want to ask God for another chance or a renewed start, but you don’t feel worthy or you don’t trust yourself to fall back into the same old sins

There are many religions and cults which require people to do many acts of penance to make up for their sins. Yet even when people follow everything perfectly to the letter, they are still plagued in their hearts with guilt. It’s different for those who once walked with God and backslid into their sin. God will take us back immediately when we humble ourselves to pray and seek His forgiveness. He will clean us up from the inside out.

Just as the prodigal son returned home filthy and broken in spirit, we can return to the Lord. The prodigal son didn’t get himself together before he came to his father; he showed up just as he was. And while he was still a little ways from home, “his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him” (Luke 15:30).

This is the picture of Jesus Christ accepting us back after we’ve backslid into our sin. There is another chance with God through Jesus Christ to live a life full of purpose and destiny. He can turn the most mundane experiences into great opportunities to share His grace, mercy, and love to others for those who’ve messed up.

Our responsibility is the same as the prodigal son. We need to look around at the pitiful reality of our lives and recognize how much better it was in our Father’s house. We can expect our Lord to receive us back into the fold so that we can live in the peace of His comforting presence.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I need another chance to walk right with You. I repent of my sins and long for peace with You regardless of my circumstance. Please forgive me and help me to overcome my weaknesses. Amen.

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Some Christians are afraid of the devil because he causes much havoc in their lives and in the world around them. Yet, we are not to be afraid of Satan “for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) If we remain close to God and His word, we become more familiar of Satan’s tactics and how to deal with him. (2 Corinthians 2:9) As followers of Christ, we need to B.E.W.A.R.E. of Satan:

YOUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL PROWLS AROUND LIKE A ROARING LION, SEEKING SOMEONE TO DEVOUR.

1 PETER 5:8

Some Christians are afraid of the devil because he causes much havoc in their lives and in the world around them. Yet, we are not to be afraid of Satan “for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) If we remain close to God and His word, we become more familiar of Satan’s tactics and how to deal with him. (2 Corinthians 2:9) As followers of Christ, we need to B.E.W.A.R.E. of Satan:

B – Be sober minded and watchful.
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8)

E – Expect that Satan will tempt us as much as possible to sin against God.
“And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time.” (Luke 4:13)

W – Walk in obedience to God’s word with our whole hearts.
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7)

A – Anticipate his ability to make evil look good and appealing.
“And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” (2 Corinthians 11:14)

R – Recognize our true enemy is the devil and not people.
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

E – Engage in dealing with our anger sooner than later.
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” (1 Peter 4:26-27)

Our focus should always be more on God and His redeeming power than any of Satan’s tactics. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, the power of the devil is broken and we will win in the end!

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As you may know that something life get the best of us. I cause us to stir away from our goal and purpose that God has for us. But now is the time to get back on track and show the enemy that he have NO power or authority over us. What are you waiting on now is the time....... Welcome Back  

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“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)

Fretting and fighting over the small stuff will always cause you to lose your happiness.This is a hard habit to break because people are negative by nature and conditioned by culture. Ever since Adam and Eve, we have been going around excusing and accusing. We excuse ourselves for the mistakes we make, and we also accuse everybody else for our mistakes.We say, “If I just had a different spouse, then I’d be happy. If I had just never gotten married, then I’d be happy. If I just had children, then I’d be happy. If my children would leave home, then I would be happy.”That’s “when and then” thinking. But you are as happy as you choose to be! You can’t blame anybody else for your unhappiness because happiness is a choice. You have to stop excusing and accusing; you have to stop fretting and fighting over the small stuff.The Bible says, “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure” (Philippians 2:14-15 NIV).Those may be some of the most difficult verses in the Bible. But the scariest verse in the Bible to me is Matthew 12:36, where Jesus says, “And I tell you that on the Judgment Day people will be responsible for every careless thing they have said” (NCV).That ought to send shivers up your spine. How many times have you complained, grumbled, or argued about something when you shouldn’t have been sweating the small stuff? The first law of life is this: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Law number two is this: It’s almost all small stuff!The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (NIV).Study after study has shown that gratitude is the healthiest attitude.What do you have to be thankful for? Remember, no matter what is going on in your life, God is always with you, God is always in you, and God is always for you.That’s cause for gratitude, not grumbling.

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Have you ever been in a valley of despair? Our disappointments, regrets, and unmet expectations reside in the valley. Sometimes it takes a while to climb out of it and we can find ourselves getting tired of the journey. The valley experience wasn’t what we anticipated when we began our Christian journey. We may have expected hard days, but not difficult years that a valley may bring.

Yet, the valley experience will develop us into being more like Jesus Christ. It will help us with persevering under difficulty, overcoming sin, and depending completely on God. We may not immediately recognize our spiritual growth, but it will be evident to those in our homes, schools, or workplace.

If we learn to worship God in the valley, our hearts begin to understand the joy in the midst of difficulties. If we learn to pray in the valley, our prayers become more discerning and powerful. If we learn to know God’s word in the valley, our minds are well fortified against the attacks of the devil. If we learn to serve others in the valley, we immediately recognize that we aren’t the only ones hurting and that there are people much worse off than us.

The valley experience isn’t for everyone. Many believers choose the easier path of living a surface Christianity that minimally requires church attendance, infrequent Bible readings, and hurried prayers. Yet, for those who are willing to go deeper in Christ to experience His amazing presence, the valley experience will be the toughest, but most rewarding part of their life. Our mountain top triumphs are even more celebrated when we remember where we’ve come from in the valley.

PRAYER Dear Lord, my valley experience is only worth it if You are with me. Help me to persevere through this season of my life and I will give You the glory now and forever more. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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The goodness of God is over us all the time whether we sense it or not. He is a good God who uses everything in our lives for our good because we love Him and we are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) He is good to those who are His children as well as to those who are outside of the faith. (Matthew 5:45) When is God good?

God is good when life seems to be all good. God is good when life seems to be all wrong.

God is good when we have everything we need and want. God is good when we suffer lack and wonder how we are going to make it.

God is good when we feel and know the love of family and friends. God is good when we feel isolated and rejected by family and friends.

God is good when there’s leftover money for savings and investments. God is good when there’s not enough money to pay the bills and creditors.

God is good when our gifts and calling are being used for His glory. God is good when our gifts and calling seem inadequate for the need.

How can God be good when our life isn’t going the way we desired it? Because He knows our life journey even though we don’t. He has a beginning and ending to our lives in mind. It’s His will for us to trust in His goodness even when we don’t always understand the life journey. The twists and turns of our lives may catch us off guard—but it never comes to a surprise for our God. His goodness led Jesus to die on the cross so we wouldn’t have to suffer for all eternity. Even when we are besieged by doubt—let us never doubt the goodness of God.

PRAYER Dear Lord, many times I feel like You’re not around. But I know in my heart, You are with me and You are a good God. Restore the right spirit within me to know and sense Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I can't shake my past."Often our past is what limits us and keeps us defeated.

MEET THE NEW YOU

You truly are a new creation—if you are in Christ. The old has passed away. Your past is over!

GOD WILL USE YOUR PAST

Live in Romans 8:28. All things, including your past, work for your GOOD! While your past is over, God can still make it work to your advantage. Believe that.

YOU ARE MORE THAN A CONQUEROR

That means your past doesn’t conquer you! You have conquered it, by being in Christ. You’re the head and not the tail! See yourself that way, and your past loses its grip on you.

YOU ARE NOT GUILTY

No matter how guilty you were, you have been pronounced by Jesus as "NOT GUILTY." Jesus has washed all your sins away (Romans 8:34). That’s how God sees you. Now, you can start seeing yourself that way.

YOU CAN SHAKE IT OFF!

In Acts 28:5, Paul shook off a serpent from his hand. And you have the power to do so as well. Nothing can harm you anymore—not even your past mistakes or shortcomings. Shake it off by speaking to it!

HAVE A FUNERAL FOR REGRET

Kiss regret goodbye. Have a burial service for whatever is nagging you. Take 20 seconds and pray this funeral prayer: "Lord, I thank you that this sin or mistake of my past is dead and gone. You have removed it and forgotten it, therefore so do I! I shake it off and commit it to You."

And thus concludes this funeral service for your past!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am a new creation in Christ Jesus; and no matter how bad my past is, it’s not only forgiven—it’s washed away! I am more than a conqueror, and I will not be pushed around by memories or people from my past. Because of the blood of Jesus, I am not guilty. I shake off my past. I declare it is over, and I expect God will turn my situation around for good in some miraculous way, in Jesus’ Name!

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Have you ever felt like doubt was winning in your mind? You want to believe God, but there’s always something that puts a pause in your spiritual walk. Sometimes you want to give up because it seems easier than pressing past the circumstances surrounding your life. Yet, there’s nothing on earth that can stop us when we stand our ground in faith. How do we press back with faith?

We press back in faith with God’s word.

“Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” (Romans 10:17) When we are faced with doubt, we cling to God’s word because He never lies and His promises are secure.

We press back in faith with prayer.

“LORD, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty.” (2 Chronicles 14:11) When we are surrounded by doubt, we can pray to God for renewed strength and faith to believe against the impossible.

We press back in faith with Christian fellowship.

“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.” (Acts 4:32) When we feel the pressures of doubt, we can share with other believers and renew our faith by the word of their testimony.

We press back in faith with action.

“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” (James 2:26) When the clouds of doubt descend on our minds, we can take action by stepping out on faith even though we don’t see with our eyes.

We press back in faith with perseverance.

“The testing of your faith produces perseverance.” (James 1:3) When doubt rises up like an immovable mountain in our minds, we can recognize that the testing of our faith is going to build our spiritual endurance to overcome it.

PRAYER Dear Lord, I want to press back against doubt with faith. Show me the areas of my life that I can begin to build up my faith in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Have you ever had a plan B just in case your plan A fails? But what happens when plans C, D, and E fail as well? We can get caught up in our own plans—to be married, to have children, to be gainfully employed, to move to another location, etc. However, some or all of our plans don’t happen even remotely as we desired. Married couples get divorced, couples struggle with infertility, people lose their jobs, and some of us move to a worse location.

It’s disappointing when our plans fail because we thought God’s plans and ours were on the same level. If we aren’t careful, we may fall into the lie of believing that our lives don’t have any plan or purpose. However, there are plans; but they are God’s plans for us. His plans were sealed before we were even born.

God’s plans take in everything—our strengths and weaknesses, our victories and failures, our mistakes and accomplishments. Because He is God, He can turn every situation in our lives for our good. Our responsibility in God’s plans is to trust Him even when everything looks like a great mess.

The first step in trusting in God’s plan is to relax. We need to take a deep breath and remember that He is faithful to fulfill our purpose in Him. When we resist anxiety and pray for His help, we find a different level of peace that we’ve never experienced.

The next step is to take the actions taught in His word. We need to let go of our temporary plans and trust in His infinite one. We need to sacrifice our desires on the altar of God’s will. In doing so, we find that our plans ultimately align right where God wants us.

PRAYER Dear God, I want Your plans to be my plans and Your will to be my will. Help me to release all of my plans into Your faithful hands. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Growing up, I watched a TV show called Wild Kingdom, which gave me insight into the jungles and wildlife in other countries. Without fail, every show about lions chasing after their prey made everyone stop to watch. While we didn’t want to see the poor antelope captured, we couldn’t move away from the TV until the tense situation was settled either way.

There was one characteristic that stood out regardless of whether it was lions, tigers, or hyenas hunting their prey—they sought out the one in the herd that was the weakest, whether because they were young or disabled physically. Many times the herd would circle around the youngest to protect them from the intense gaze of their predator. If the young animal should wander away from the herd, they were almost always caught in the jaws of a stronger animal and held down to be eaten alive.

In this wicked culture of the last days, our children and teens are also being stalked by a dangerous and evil predator named Satan. He will tempt mature believers to walk away from their faith, but his strongest urge is to wipe out the next generation in any way possible. It’s only when the body of believers surround our young people with prayer, solid biblical teaching, and strong examples of faith that they will be able to evade the enemy’s attack.

Christian mothers stay on their knees interceding for their children of all ages until Jesus calls them home. They live faithfully to God’s word without compromise even when tempted. As a result, their children are well equipped to stand up against Satan and conquer the enemy instead of being spiritually eaten alive and defeated by temptation.

PRAYER Dear Lord, I need Your power from heaven to be the mother You called me to be in this world. I will protect my children from the devil by praying Your word over them every day. Amen.

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I’m not a huge fan of trials. They come in all shapes and sizes in the most inconvenient times. I’ve found that I can’t necessarily prepare for the worst of trials because they target toward the weakest areas of my life. While knowing scriptures and praying regularly helps me get through trials—they don’t insulate me from the painful lessons that I need to learn in order to grow in my faith. How do we get through the trials of our lives?

BELOVED, DO NOT BE SURPRISED AT THE FIERY TRIAL WHEN IT COMES UPON YOU TO TEST YOU

1 PETER 4:12

I’m not a huge fan of trials. They come in all shapes and sizes in the most inconvenient times. I’ve found that I can’t necessarily prepare for the worst of trials because they target toward the weakest areas of my life. While knowing scriptures and praying regularly helps me get through trials—they don’t insulate me from the painful lessons that I need to learn in order to grow in my faith. How do we get through the trials of our lives?

Get through by trusting God in faith. (Psalm 62:8)

Faith is the first and foremost way to make it through our trials. We can’t trust in the circumstances that we see, instead we trust in what we know is true about God. Our faith is strengthened as we continually take His word into our hearts and minds.

Get through by staying the course instead of giving up. (Philippians 3:14)

Giving up during a trial is a common temptation for all of us. We think that giving up on God’s intervention will relieve us of the stress and pressure. However, every time we press our way towards what we know is right—we become stronger in the faith even if we feel weak.

Get through by seeking godly counsel and wisdom. (James 1:5)

Common sense and practical thinking offer only so much when we are going through trials. Yet, most of the time, our trials don’t make sense. Therefore, we need wisdom from God to make the best decisions during our times of uncertainty.

Get through by focusing on God’s grace and not the surrounding circumstances. (2 Corinthians 12:9) Grace is God’s unmerited favor on our lives. During times of trials, we can get caught in the trap of feeling sorry for ourselves and then discouragement begins to settle in our hearts. Instead if we direct our attention to God’s provision, protection, and guidance—we will overcome the pity parties.

Get through by walking in the Spirit and resisting the passions of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16) The Holy Spirit within will lead us in the right direction, while our flesh will always lead to death of dreams and destiny. Our spiritual walk is a day-to-day decision to follow Christ regardless of the trials before us. We will make it to the other side of our trials as we lean on God’s guidance through the Holy Spirit.

PRAYER Dear Lord, I want to get through this trial with victory instead of defeat. Turn my attention away from anything that seeks to distract me from You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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It’s difficult when we’ve asked God for something and then we’re denied. It’s easy for us to fall into the trap of victim-like thinking: why is this happening to me? Why does everybody else seem like they’re doing great and I’m not? It can be hard when we don’t get what we want; however, it’s an opportunity for God to stretch our faith and help us to draw closer to Him. It’s spiritual maturity that will drive us above our hurt and disappointed feelings. It’s spiritual immaturity that will lead us to look at others and allow our hearts to be filled with jealousy and envy.

There’s a way out of the temptation of feeling sorry for ourselves. It’s through what questions we can ask when we don’t get what we WANT:

W – What are our motives? Good or Bad?

“You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” (James 4:2-3)

If our motives are good, then we know that God will lead us in the right place even if we don’t get what we want when we want it. If our motives are for our own selfish ambition, then we want God to place roadblocks so that we can repent and refocus on what is good. (Psalm 5:8, 1 Samuel 16:7)

A – Are we wanting what God wants for us? Yes or No?

“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.” (James 5:14-15)

If we want what God wants for us, we can rest in peace and contentment that it’s His will in his perfect timing. If we want what we want for ourselves, we may be setting ourselves up to move further from God and closer to the world. (Esther 2:15, Philippians 4:6-7)

N – Now is my season? Yes or No?

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

If this is my season to receive what God has for me, then I can expect Him to move above and beyond what I have asked for Him to do. If this isn’t my season, then I can learn the spiritual discipline of waiting on God. (Ephesians 3:20, Isaiah 40:31)

T – Trust in Jesus? Yes or No?

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

If I’m trusting in God, I know that He is trustworthy above any and everything in my life. If I’m not trusting in God, I need to pull for times of prayer and scripture study to increase my measure of faith during times of testing. (Psalm 20:7-8, Mark 9:22-24)

PRAYER Dear Lord, I’m disappointed that I didn’t get what I wanted. Yet I know that You are in control of my life and have a plan for me. Increase my faith to trust You more. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel anxious."

All of us deal with anxiety at various times in our lives. Some of the symptoms of anxiety include: heart palpitations, tension, fatigue, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, stomach aches, and headaches. You don't have to live this way.

TREAT ANXIETY AS A SIGNAL RATHER THAN A CONDITION

It is a signal to pray, and prayer will change the thing you are facing.

MORE PRAYING ABOUT IT = LESS WORRYING ABOUT IT

James 5:16 says, "The prayer of the righteous avails much." Stop trying to SUBTRACT the anxiety. Instead, just ADD prayer the moment you feel it, and anxiety will leave!

WHEN PANIC ATTACKS, ATTACK BACK!

How do you attack anxiety and panic? By speaking God's Word out of your mouth.

IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!

Embrace this truth. Don't blame yourself for feeling anxious. It's the thief that comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Stop beating yourself up when you feel anxiety. Instead, beat up on the enemy by speaking God's Word.

REMEMBER YOUR VALUE

Because you are so valuable in God's eyes, He will care for you. Yes, He values you, because He paid for you with the blood of Jesus! Worry and anxiety lose their power when you remember your value.

BREATHE PRAISE TO GOD

"Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord" (Psalm 150:6). Experts agree that breathing literally helps manage anxiety. But when you BREATHE praise to God, you don't just manage anxiety, you MASTER it.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

Anxiety has lost its power over me. When I feel anxious, it is a signal to pray and praise God. When I add prayer, anxiety is subtracted. Because I am so valuable to God, I know that He will take care of me. I attack panic by speaking the Word of God. The Prince of Peace lives inside of me, therefore, I have peace guarding my heart and mind. I breathe praise to God today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Our culture is always offering us something better than what we already have. As soon as we pay for a new phone—there’s another one on the market with a better camera, reception, or audio quality. It could be an athletic shoe that promises to make our kids jump higher or move faster. While there’s nothing wrong with creativity and being on the leading edge of technology, we also need to master the art of contentment.

When we focus on our haves—we take the time to express thankfulness to God for everything He has given us both spiritually and naturally. Many of us aren’t the wealthiest in our neighborhoods nor do we work at an executive level; however, we are rich in joy, peace, and love. We may not own the latest and greatest in homes, clothing, or technology; however, we have what we need to live in our communities.

When we focus on our have-nots—we take the risk that a root of bitterness may spring up in our souls. As a result, we find ourselves struggling with envy and jealousy of everyone who has things that we don’t have for ourselves.

Mastering contentment touches every level of our lives—learning to be content in our relationships, workplaces, and attitudes. It’s not settling for just anything, rather it’s raising the bar on knowing the difference between what we need versus what we want. Because of our dependence and allegiance to Jesus Christ, we aren’t subject to the pulling of our culture to the right nor left. We make our own pathway based on God’s leading our footsteps in the right direction.

PRAYER Dear Lord, help me to keep my heart secure in contentment at all times. Thank You for everything You have given me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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When we’ve done everything we know to do in the Lord, it’s time to just stand firm in our faith. We’ve prayed consistently, served God’s people, studied the Scriptures, and shared our faith, among other things. Yet the waves of trials and tribulations attempt to pull us from God’s purpose. We will be tempted to step back into our comfort zone. Our flesh will cry out for relief from the pressure. How should we S-T-A-N-D on the solid Rock of Jesus Christ regardless of the storms?

S – Stay true to what we know is right in God’s word even in the time of testing.

After we’ve done all we know to do without any immediate answers to our prayers, our faith may waver. We keep doing what we know is right in the Lord because of His faithfulness.

T – Take time out for quiet prayer, meditation, and reflection.

It’s important that we set aside quiet, reflective moments. Our spirits, minds, and bodies need times of refreshing and remembering God’s plan and purpose for our lives.

A – Align our hearts and minds with the truths of Scripture.

We can’t stand on great quotes or traditions. Our confidence is emboldened by the word of God. Our constant reliance on the Scriptures will continue to strengthen us when we feel weakened by trials.

N – Never let ourselves get wrapped up in the regrets of “what-ifs.”

We don’t step back into the former things of our lives. Because we can’t change the past, we have to let it go and ask the Lord for wisdom to move on.

D – Determine to press forward in this lifetime until the Lord takes us home.

We press forward in the Lord to experience a deeper relationship with Him. We make up our minds that it’s all Jesus or nothing.

PRAYER Dear Lord, help me to stand in the midst of these trials. I don’t want to move one step away from the solid Rock of Jesus Christ. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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The Samaritan woman was minding her own business when she had an encounter with Jesus. He asked her for water, and she questioned Him because Jews didn’t deal with Samaritans. Jesus spoke to her about the living water in which she would never thirst again. She asked for this water, and Jesus told her to go get her husband. She replied, “I have no husband.” Jesus told her that she answered correctly because she had five husbands and the one she was with wasn’t her husband.

The Samaritan woman was not the only person in that day struggling with her relationships; however, she was the one Jesus chose to reveal Himself to in that city. She may have been an outcast because of her choices, but Jesus knew and made a way for her to know Him.

Jesus knew about her before she was at the well because nothing is hidden from His sight. He still asked her the question about her husband because she needed to speak the truth. Just like her, our hidden sins aren’t hidden from God. He sees everything and longs for us to come clean to ourselves and to Him.

God knows, and He doesn’t give up on those He loves. God knows, and He will do whatever it takes to bring us back to the place where we belong. God knows, but just as Jesus with the Samaritan woman, He’s not looking for an opportunity to beat our heads down in shame. He longs for us to come to the place of repentance and trust in Him for strength to overcome our weaknesses.

The woman’s testimony brought many Samaritans to come to know Jesus. Just as the Samaritan woman, we can be healed, set free, and used by God to draw many to Jesus when we are willing to speak the truth to Him because God already knows.

PRAYER Dear Lord, You know me. You know my heart longs to know and please You. Give me the strength to walk in truth in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "God is far from me."

We must learn to not only discern between right and wrong, but we must discern between right and almost right.

It’s almost right to ask God to come down and help us. It sounds holy. It sounds humble. But you will truly be free when you discover, He is already here. Emmanuel means, "God WITH us." When Jesus came to the earth, He put an end to the separation between God and man.

Separation between us and God is a myth. The devil wants us to believe it to keep us powerless. We were separated from God through our sin (Isaiah 59:2), but Jesus took away the sin through His blood. Therefore, the moment we are born again, there is no separation anymore. We sometimes feel that He is so far away, but He is not. He is here. He is there. He is everywhere we are.

PSALM 46:1 SAYS, "HE IS AN EVER-PRESENT HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE"

Wow! You have to love this thought. Have you ever had times of trouble? But notice, He is ever-present. Then, it says, help in times of trouble. It is His ever-presence that brings us help in times of trouble.

TAKE HIM AT HIS WORD

Jesus said in Matthew 28:20, "Lo, I am with you always; even to the end of the age." There is no way to misinterpret this verse. Jesus is with YOU always. That has to warm your heart and comfort you.

CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A LIFE OF ATTAINMENT, BUT A LIFE OF RECOGNITION

In Job 3:25, Job feared that his children would curse God, and that’s what happened. When you realize fear has the power to produce negative results, you stop dabbling in it. When a child learns what fire can do, he no longer plays with matches!

CHRISTIANITY IS NOT ABOUT US FINDING GOD

It’s about Jesus finding us, spilling His blood to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, taking us into His arms, and breathing His very Spirit into us. Now He lives in every person that has accepted Him as their Savior and Lord. Romans 8:11 tells us that the Spirit of God lives in us!

RESIST THE TEMPTATION TO PRAY, "GOD, COME DOWN AND HELP ME" OR "SEND YOUR SPIRIT"

He has already come. He has already sent His Spirit. Our battle is to believe this whether we feel His presence or not. He is in us!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I am not separated from God in any way. He is an ever-present help in my time of trouble. His ever-presence brings me help! I recognize that He is already in me. That’s what makes my faith work.

God is not far off. He is right here, right now. I am surrounded by His love and enveloped in His presence. Therefore I am not afraid. I am not trying to live FOR God; I am living FROM Him. His power is in me. His presence is in me. His love is in me. And nothing can ever separate me from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, my Lord! Amen.

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Has your mind ever been besieged by the ‘what-ifs’? What if my marriage doesn’t work out? What if I never get married or have children? What if the stock market plunges? What if my job begins laying off workers? What if I don’t pass this test? What if my children get addicted to drugs or alcohol? What if someone hacks into my bank account and steals all my money?

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To forgive and forget isn’t a biblical practice. The pain of betrayal may lessen in intensity over time, but that doesn’t guarantee complete forgetfulness. Forgiveness doesn’t always come easy. A small “paper cut” of offense may be more easily forgiven than a “deep, internal wound” of pain that may require more than just a thin bandage.

Forgiveness is an individual choice that can be difficult; however, the process of forgiveness can be readily understood with the acronym A-B-C:

A – Acknowledge that we’ve been offended. (Psalms 57:2-3)

It’s not Christian to pretend we aren’t offended. Instead, we cry out to God for His help, comfort, and deliverance. He wants us to come and receive wisdom for our next steps. We don’t pretend; instead we pray, knowing that God hears and understands our pain.

B – Be honest with God and others about our feelings. (1 Peter 5:7; 2 Corinthians 13:11)

God understands when we know that we should forgive, but our hearts are still hurt and angry. We can pray honestly about the desire for obedience but the struggle of letting go. God will bring us to the place of forgiveness as long as we are open to allow the Holy Spirit to do the internal healing on our hearts and minds.

C – Choose forgiveness out of obedience in the grace given by God. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Forgiveness begins and ends with God. Many times a perpetrator won’t admit they have done something wrong. Instead of dealing with their unrepentant heart and attitude, we deal directly with God. He gives us the grace to choose forgiveness over our feelings. We then will experience a deeper measure of God’s peace.

PRAYER Dear Lord, I’m struggling with forgiving this person. I need Your grace to lead me to the right steps of forgiveness in the right time. I know I will overcome this mountain with help from Your Spirit. Amen.

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After the tremendous miracle of fire falling from heaven by the prayer of Elijah, he was on the run from the fury and threats of Jezebel. Elijah seemed to quickly forget the power and majesty of the Lord. He went into a cave to hide and God found him.

Many of us are also in caves—not physical, but spiritual, emotional, and psychological caves of fear, doubt, and worry. As a result, our faith is paralyzed and we find ourselves unable to cope with our problems. As believers in Christ Jesus, we need to come out of our caves and step into the Lord’s presence.

Our caves don’t offer us protection nor solutions for our situations. Our caves keep us trapped into the deception that sin and Satan are more powerful than God. Yet, we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus and greater is He who is within us than he that is in the world. (Romans 8:37, 1 John 4:4)

Elijah stepped out of the cave when God questioned him with “What are you doing here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:9) God is asking the same question of us…what are we doing in our caves? He has given us the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome fear and engage us in courageous works. The Lord has provided everything we need to let go of our doubts and step out in faith. He has given us the gift of prayer to lay down our worries and trust in His peace that passes all understanding.

It’s time for us to step out of our caves and into the presence of God. When we come to Him, He will fill our hearts with the assurance of His calling and purpose on our lives.

PRAYER Dear Lord, I want to step out of this cave and into Your peaceful presence. Strengthen my faith to follow You with all of my heart. In Jesus’ name, amen

I refuse to throw awaymyconfidencenomatterwhatIsee. IwillnotallowwhatIseetodiscourageme. IwillnotallowwhatIseetopullmedownandtomakemethrowawaymy confidence. ImakeadecisionthatIwillnotthrowawaymyconfidence,becausemy confidencehasagreatreward.(Hebrews10:35) Itmaytakeawhile,butIhavepatience.Forinalittlewhile,whatHepromised willmanifestbecauseIam thejust,andIlivebyfaithandbecauseIlivebyfaith,I willnotshrinkback.BecausewhenIshrinkback,Godhasnopleasureinmeand mynumberonegoalistobepleasingtoGod.(Hebrews10:38) Imaintain,therefore,anattitudeoffaith,aspiritoffaith,apositionoffaiththatis alwayspleasingtoGod.And,therefore,themanifestationwillcome,becauseI maintainmypositionofpleasingGodbyusingmyfaithandholdingfasttomy confessionandneverlettingitgo.(Hebrews11:6) Iwillnotdrawback. Iwillnotshrinkback,butIwillhavefaithuntiltheend,untiltheoutcome,until whatIbelieveiswhatIsee.IfIdon'tseeit,thatwon'tchangewhatIbelieve. BecausethereasonI'm believingisfirstandforemosttobepleasingtoGod,then toseethemanifestation. ThemanifestationwillcomewhenI'm pleasingtoGod.AndIchoosetoholdfast tofaith,toconfidenceinthisWord,andIwillnotletgo. Iwillnotgiveup. IwillnotletgoofmyconfessionnomatterwhatIsee,nomatterwhatIfeel,no

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It’s hard work trying to be a good mother. Many of us want the best for our children, so we work tirelessly to help them grow up to be strong men and women of God. To the best of our ability, we attempt to provide everything they need in order to succeed in life spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Many mothers have labored all day and stayed up all night because of the inner passion to have their children overcome where they may have failed in life.

FOR WE ALL STUMBLE IN MANY WAYS.

JAMES 3:2

It’s hard work trying to be a good mother. Many of us want the best for our children, so we work tirelessly to help them grow up to be strong men and women of God. To the best of our ability, we attempt to provide everything they need in order to succeed in life spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Many mothers have labored all day and stayed up all night because of the inner passion to have their children overcome where they may have failed in life.

However, even with the best of intentions, mothers fail, and what follows is the mother’s guilt. Sometimes our guilt is the result of our sinful actions, and sometimes there are issues completely out of our control. The mother’s guilt knows how to hang on our hearts throughout the day and night. It lingers off to the side to remind us that we have stumbled and we can’t get a redo of the situation.

In James 3:2, we are reminded that we all stumble in many ways. Obviously, a stumble isn’t always predicted or foreseen. When walking along the way, we may become distracted or enthralled with a scene and find ourselves stumbling forward. Sometimes a stumble results in a fall, but most times we are able to regain our steps and keep going.

It is the same with Mother’s Guilt–we need to release it so God can continue to use us in the nurture, care, and admonishment of our children (both young and old). If we have sinned, confess it and receive forgiveness from God and/or others. If we have missed something due to our humanity, get over it. We are not perfect like Jesus, just being perfected in God. He can use our mistakes to reveal to our children our complete dependence on a perfect God.

PRAYER Dear Lord, help me to accept that I will never be the perfect mom, but that I can be perfected in Jesus Christ to lead my children to the cross. Forgive me where I need to be forgiven and help me to walk in the freedom of forgiveness rather than the heaviness of mother guilt.

PERSONAL CONFESSION

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What’s your Goliath? A Goliath is anything that attempts to disrupt God’s purpose and plan for your life. The Goliath that David faced in 1 Samuel 17 flagrantly made his intention clear—to destroy God’s people. How did David defeat his Goliath?

1) He immediately recognized Goliath’s defiance was against God. (v. 26)

Goliath challenged God’s ability to protect the Israelite army. Many times we need to recognize any attempt from our enemy to derail God’s reputation and bring in fear.

2) He pushed back the criticism of people. (v. 30)

David’s brother criticized him when he had the courage to call out the uncircumcised Philistine. We also may find ourselves under greater scrutiny when we step out in faith, but we press on anyway.

3) He stepped up when no one else had the courage. (v. 33)

Even though David was just a boy and not a soldier, his confidence ignited King Saul’s belief. When our Goliath is staring down at us, we need to press forward in the vision in spite of other people’s fear.

4) He remembered how God had delivered him in the past. (v. 36)

David’s past in dealing with threats increased his confidence in dealing with Goliath. Our pre-Goliath trials strengthen our resolve to never step down in God’s army.

5) He took action and followed through against Goliath in faith. (v. 47)

David did more than just talk about fighting Goliath; he picked up his stones and faced the enemy. We can also pick up our spiritual weapons in faith and defeat the Goliaths that stand in our way.

GREET THIS DAY

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! It is the greatest secret to success no matter what life brings. It calms every storm. When the enemy persecutes my soul, love comforts it. When I face darkness, love brings light. When my heart is overwhelmed, love will inspire and encourage it! When my heart is distressed, love will remind me of God’s goodness over the years.

When I feel discouraged, love will lift my hands to the Lord, and fill my mouth with a song. I will worship Him this day with His love in my heart!

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! When it feels like heaven is silent, love will remind me that God knows what I’m going through. He has a plan. And He will provide for my every need.

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! Love will lead me. Love will direct me. Love will inspire me. Love will heal me. Love will fill me. Love will revive me.

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! Love will deliver me from my enemies. It will protect me in times of storm. Because of God’s love today, all those who seek to hurt me will be stopped, for love makes my shield of faith work!

I will love all whom I come in contact with today. I will love the weak and make them strong. I will love the inspired and be inspired by them. I will love the empty, and help them be filled. I will love the filled, and they will overflow! I will love the broken and they will be healed.

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart, and it will quench all darts of the wicked one. I will confront everyone I face with love. It will shine through my eyes, bring a smile to my face, and bring waves of peace through my voice. It will lower people’s defenses and empower them to experience God’s presence!

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! Because He loves me, I will love myself. I will love others. And I will love life, no matter what I face! From this moment forward, fear and hate leave my body and my mind. Fear and hate leave my family and my home, in Jesus’ Name!

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THERE IS NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN.

ECCLESIASTES 1:9

Some of us are planners, and some of us take each day as it comes. Regardless of our approach, many things can happen to us that we never saw coming. We can plan for our retirement, but our 401K suddenly drops. We can plan to be married and have children at a certain time of our lives, but we haven’t met the right person yet. We can plan to graduate from college and start working to pay off our loans, but we struggle to find a job.

Life happens whether we plan for things or not. As believers in Jesus Christ, we all can come to the place of surrendering our well-thought-out plans to God. This valuable spiritual step helps us avoid the pitfalls of falling into despair when life doesn’t happen like we think it should.

It’s good to remind ourselves every day that God is God and we are not. So when trouble or crisis comes our way, we know that God knew about it beforehand and already has a plan worked out for us. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make plans for our lives, including a budget, after college, after marriage, after a baby. We just make our plans loosely, trusting in God to help us grow up in our faith.

Until the Lord calls us home to heaven, we will be subject to life changes. Even though we live in a dynamic and ever-changing technological world, there is nothing, absolutely nothing new under the sun. People from the beginning to the end of time will always attempt to avoid any unexpected life changes. Our best defense for the unexpected is to put our hope in the unchanging God of the universe.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I know you are in control of everything in my life. I pray that you strengthen my faith to trust you when life happens in a way I didn’t expect. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Here are just some of the ways you hurt yourself when you can’t forgive yourself:

• You keep reliving what you’ve done.
• You let it affect your decisions.
• You feel paralyzed by your past.
• You verbally abuse yourself, quietly in the recesses of your own heart.
• You make yourself feel unworthy.
• You are afraid to take healthy risks.
• You spiral into despair.
• You don’t try to make things better because you don’t think you deserve to make things better.
• You struggle to forgive others.
• You struggle to trust yourself.

Gracious God,

we ask for Your forgiveness

and receive it with joyful hearts.

Renew our minds

so that we may discern what is good.

Fill us with Your Spirit

so that we may be

Your witnesses in the world.

Comfort our hearts,

that we may know that we have

complete redemption by Your grace alone.

In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

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Thank mean thanks express gratitude or show appreciation to acknowledge, recognize- express obligation thanks, gratitude.

So today I challenge you to make a list of the things to be thankful for. 

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Have you ever felt despair? Perhaps you’re experiencing a winter season of cold, long, and dark days where nothing blooms or tweets out a lovely song in the morning. It could be from an illness, disappointment, discouragement, trials of many kinds, or unanswered prayers. How do we dig ourselves out of the hole before it consumes our joy and peace?

1) We look up to God. (1 Peter 5:7)

He’s ready for us. He knows when we are going through a hard time. He will never desert us in our time of trouble. Even if we don’t feel His presence, He’s there. When we are feeling low, we are tempted to look to everyone and everything else except God. Yet He offers true joy, peace, and contentment regardless of our circumstances.

2) We look to His Word. (Psalm 119:105)

The Bible is God’s love letter that speaks to every situation in our lives. We begin with a spirit of expectancy and prayer. We simply ask God to speak to us from His word. In the book of John, we can recognize how Jesus deals with people, especially those who are hurting and going through days of despair. We can ask God to speak to our hearts through His word so that we may be healed.

Our lives will be full of triumphs and tragedies no matter where we live, what we do, or who we know. Like the winter season, there is a beginning and an end. Eventually, we will move on to the next season of life.

PRAYER Dear Lord, I’ve been dodging despair, and I need to know Your presence and peace right in this moment. Show me through Your Word the way I should go. Amen.

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The word struggle mean to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction

Joshua 1:9 be strong and courageous do not be frighten or dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go

Deuteronomy 31:6,8 be strong and bold have no fear or dread of them because it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be with you he will not fail you or forsake you....

Greet This Day Confession

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! It is the greatest secret to success no matter what life brings. It calms every storm. When the enemy persecutes my soul, love comforts it. When I face darkness, love brings light. When my heart is overwhelmed, love will inspire and encourage it! When my heart is distressed, love will remind me of God’s goodness over the years.

When I feel discouraged, love will lift my hands to the Lord, and fill my mouth with a song. I will worship Him this day with His love in my heart!

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! When it feels like heaven is silent, love will remind me that God knows what I’m going through. He has a plan. And He will provide for my every need.

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! Love will lead me. Love will direct me. Love will inspire me. Love will heal me. Love will fill me. Love will revive me.

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! Love will deliver me from my enemies. It will protect me in times of storm. Because of God’s love today, all those who seek to hurt me will be stopped, for love makes my shield of faith work!

I will love all whom I come in contact with today. I will love the weak and make them strong. I will love the inspired and be inspired by them. I will love the empty, and help them be filled. I will love the filled, and they will overflow! I will love the broken and they will be healed.

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart, and it will quench all darts of the wicked one. I will confront everyone I face with love. It will shine through my eyes, bring a smile to my face, and bring waves of peace through my voice. It will lower people’s defenses and empower them to experience God’s presence!

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! Because He loves me, I will love myself. I will love others. And I will love life, no matter what I face! From this moment forward, fear and hate leave my body and my mind. Fear and hate leave my family and my home, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "Why isn't God stopping this?"

This thinking is rooted in the inaccurate belief that God is in control of everything. Don’t get me wrong: He started this world in control of everything, but He gave much authority to mankind at Creation, and then again as new creations in Christ. We have to stop waiting for God to stop the things He gave us the power to stop. Jesus said: Whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven.

YOU HAVE AUTHORITY IN LIFE

Remember, Jesus has given us ALL power over the enemy (Luke 10:19). The enemy, the devil, wants to blind you to your authority, so that you will accept whatever happens in life, or wait for God to do something about it. Awaken to your God-given authority as a child of God.

START REIGNING AND YOU’LL STOP WHINING

"Through the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness, we REIGN in life." (Romans 5:17) As you awake to grace and righteousness—and your God-given authority—you’ll stopthinking and feeling like a victim.

GOD GIVES EVERY GOOD GIFT (JAMES 1:17)

God is good, and the devil is bad. It was Satan, not God, who smote Job. But God has given us the power to resist the devil, and walk in our God-given authority and destiny.

GOD DOESN'T SEND STORMS TO TEACH US A LESSON

Life brings storms. But God brings shelter. God is the source of our shelter, not the source of the storm. Isaiah 25:4 says, "You are a refuge from the storm."

PLANT THE RIGHT SEEDS BEFORE THE STORMS OF LIFE HIT

(Mark 4:26-35) Jesus taught His disciples to plant the seed of God’s Word. THEN, He got in the boat, and the storm hit. They had the power to stop the storm. They just didn’t know it.

YOU'RE JUST LIKE JESUS!

Yes, the disciples woke Jesus, and He stopped the storm. BUT, in 1 John 4:17, it tells us that as He is, so are we. He gave you His Word, His Name, and His authority. You can stop the forces of hell that come against you.

WISDOM IS GREATER THAN THE STORM

And the wise build their house—their life—on the Word of God. No matter what life or the enemy throws at you, you will stand—especially when your life is built on the wisdom of God’s Word.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I agree with Jesus! I take authority over the storms of life, and over all the power of the enemy. Through the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness, I reign in life. I have the power to choose PEACE in the midst of the storms of life. I walk in wisdom, by acting on the Word, and I rise above every situation, in the Name of Jesus!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel like I've failed," or "I've failed in my relationship with God, in my faith, and in my life, etc."

The feeling of failure can be disheartening and depressing. It can keep us in a cycle of defeat.

YOU HAVE COMEBACK DNA IN YOU

Even in what seems like the worst situation, the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. Expect your comeback! You have resurrection DNA in you!

FALLING ISN'T FAILING

Proverbs 24:16 says, "A righteous man falls seven times, but he rises again!" You are righteous in Christ. See yourself as someone who rises up. When you’ve fallen, you have the right to get back up.

JESUS GETS HIS PRAYERS ANSWERED

And He is praying for you, that your faith would not fail. Luke 22:32 tells us that Jesus said to Peter (and to you), "I have prayed for you, that your faith would not fail." You are not going to fail. No shame! Get up.

JESUS IS TURNING TO YOU, NOT FROM YOU!

In Luke 22:61, Jesus turned TO Peter after he denied Him. He didn’t turn FROM him. You are accepted! This acceptance transformed Peter’s life after he hit rock bottom. God accepts you, just like He accepted Peter, even when you’ve failed.

EVEN WHEN YOU'RE DOING POORLY, GOD WILL NOT FAIL YOU

He’s going to make sure you make it. Your relationship with Him was His idea, not yours. He will finish what He started.

IN ONE MOMENT, GOD CAN TURN AROUND YEARS OF APPARENT FAILURE

In Esther 9:1, God’s people were about to be destroyed, but God suddenly delivered them. In only ONE DAY, the tables were turned, and God transformed certain defeat into total victory! If God could accomplish this for them, He can do it for you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I have comeback DNA in me! It’s my new nature to always rise, even when I’ve fallen. I have the blood-bought right to get back up when I’ve failed! Jesus doesn’t turn from me when I’ve fallen; He turns to me and prays for me. I cannot fail. He will not fail me. His love will never fail toward me. I am expecting God to turn my failures and frustrations around beginning today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Growing up, I watched a TV show called Wild Kingdom, which gave me insight into the jungles and wildlife in other countries. Without fail, every show about lions chasing after their prey made everyone stop to watch. While we didn’t want to see the poor antelope captured, we couldn’t move away from the TV until the tense situation was settled either way.

There was one characteristic that stood out regardless of whether it was lions, tigers, or hyenas hunting their prey—they sought out the one in the herd that was the weakest, whether because they were young or disabled physically. Many times the herd would circle around the youngest to protect them from the intense gaze of their predator. If the young animal should wander away from the herd, they were almost always caught in the jaws of a stronger animal and held down to be eaten alive.

In this wicked culture of the last days, our children and teens are also being stalked by a dangerous and evil predator named Satan. He will tempt mature believers to walk away from their faith, but his strongest urge is to wipe out the next generation in any way possible. It’s only when the body of believers surround our young people with prayer, solid biblical teaching, and strong examples of faith that they will be able to evade the enemy’s attack.

Christian mothers stay on their knees interceding for their children of all ages until Jesus calls them home. They live faithfully to God’s word without compromise even when tempted. As a result, their children are well equipped to stand up against Satan and conquer the enemy instead of being spiritually eaten alive and defeated by temptation.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I need Your power from heaven to be the mother You called me to be in this world. I will protect my children from the devil by praying Your word over them every day. Amen.

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What are you thankful for? 

Stop complaining about what you don't have and just be thankful for what you do have in your life now?

Who you need forgiveness today? God forgave you Remember we all fall short daily

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We serve a wonderful, powerful, majestic God from whom nothing is too difficult.

As a result we should never limit God.

Abraham's life is one that we can look at to clue us to how to live such a life.

Scripture reading: Romans 4:18-20

Abraham Set An Example

Can you trust God when things are going on around?

Can you have that faith like Abraham?

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My truth is that I deal with self-esteem issues.

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My truth is that I deal with self-esteem issues.

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Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, "I can't change."We’ve all felt at times that we can’t change a certain habit or a weakness in our lives. We often feel "confined" by whatever has previously "defined" us. But, as we change our mindsets regarding WHO we are and what God has given us, ANYTHING can change. Today a new hope will be born in you!

AWAKEN TO GOD'S GRACE

His grace empowers us to change, to break a habit, or to be free from our past. The river of grace is always flowing. Just step into it and receive!

BELIEVE THAT THE POWER TO CHANGE IS A GIFT

2 Timothy 2:25 says God grants "repentance" or "the power to change" AS A GIFT.

ALL CHANGE BEGINS BY BELIEVING YOU ARE LOVED BY GOD

Romans 2:4b says, "Don’t you realize that it is God’s loving kindness that is trying to lead you to change the way you think and act?" (GWT)

HIS LOVE AND KINDNESS CHANGES THE WAY WE THINK; THEN THEY CHANGE THE WAY WE ACT

All lasting change begins by surrendering your thought life to the Word of God.

BELIEVE IN THE PROCESS THAT LEADS TO PROGRESS

Don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right away. Jesus touched the blind man once, in Mark 8, and then touched him a second time, before he was completely healed. I believe these next 40 days are going to be your SECOND touch from Jesus.

REDEFINE YOURSELF ONLY AS WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT YOU

Disconnect from the past definition of your habits, traits, and limitations. You are being changed into His image.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

God has given me the gift to change. My habits, emotions, and life will change by changing the way I think. I submit to the process of renewing my mind, and I expect divine progress. I refuse to accept past definitions and limitations of myself. As I embrace God’s view of me, through His Word, I am being changed into His image, in Jesus’ Name!

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We are so time conscious. We allow time to limit us and define for us what we're capable of, or what God can do in our lives.

Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "It's too late".

It's often ingrained in us that it's too late to change, too late to start a new career, too late to save your marriage, too late to recover from a terrible mistake, too late to start over again, or too late to have a second chance.

The truth is: It's never too late!

When you realize that it's not too late, you have hope. You take action. You move forward.

UN-DECIDE THAT IT'S TOO LATE FOR THESE THINGS TO CHANGE

Un-decidethat you can’t recover. Un-decide that the damage is irreversible. It’s NOT too late to turn your finances around, to recover from a tragedy or mistake, to surrender your life to God, to take better care of yourself, to change the way you see yourself, to apologize, or to break a bad habit.

MEDITATE ON THE FACT THAT GOD CREATED TIME AND HE CAN MULTIPLY IT

The earth and sun stood still in Joshua 10:12–13. "And Joshua said in the sight of Israel, ‘Sun, stand still.’ So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped." Joshua had control over time for God’s purpose. We need to start thinking that way—that we have control over our time, rather than it having control over us!

THINK ABOUT THE GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES FOR WHOM IT WASN'T TOO LATE

It wasn’t too late for Abraham and Sarah to become parents at 99 and 90 years old (Genesis 21).

It wasn’t too late for Peter after he denied the Lord three times (Luke 22:61).

It wasn’t too late for the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11), the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25–34), or the man who was lame at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years (John 5:1–10).

EMBRACE GRACE

Lamentations 3:22–23 says, "His mercy is new every morning."Hebrews 4:15 says, "Come boldly to the throne of grace to receive mercy and grace in your time of need." Mercyis when God doesn’t give us the judgment that we do deserve, and graceis when God gives us the goodness that we don’t deserve.

RID YOURSELF OF EXCUSE-MAKING

God doesn’t accept excuses, but He gives lots of grace! We might feel low self-esteem or have a disability as Moses did. He had a speech impediment, but God gave him chance after chance to be used to deliver God’s people.

ASK GOD FOR MORE TIME AND ANOTHER CHANCE

Hezekiah did this in 2 Kings 20:1–6. When Hezekiah asked for a second chance, God told him, "I have heard your prayer... surely I will heal you... and I will add to your days fifteen years." If he did it for Hezekiah, He will do it for you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

It's not too late for things to improve in my life and radically turn around. I believe in the God of second chances. I can recover, and there is nothing that God won't turn around in my life. God created time, and He can multiply it for me. I am not controlled by time. By God's grace, I control it, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "Why isn't God stopping this?"

This thinking is rooted in the inaccurate belief that God is in control of everything. Don’t get me wrong: He started this world in control of everything, but He gave much authority to mankind at Creation, and then again as new creations in Christ. We have to stop waiting for God to stop the things He gave us the power to stop. Jesus said: Whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven.

YOU HAVE AUTHORITY IN LIFE

Remember, Jesus has given us ALL power over the enemy (Luke 10:19). The enemy, the devil, wants to blind you to your authority, so that you will accept whatever happens in life, or wait for God to do something about it. Awaken to your God-given authority as a child of God.

START REIGNING AND YOU’LL STOP WHINING

"Through the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness, we REIGN in life." (Romans 5:17) As you awake to grace & righteousness—and your God-given authority—you’ll stop thinking and feeling like a victim.

GOD GIVES EVERY GOOD GIFT (JAMES 1:17)

God is good, and the devil is bad. It was Satan, not God, who smote Job. But God has given us the power to resist the devil, and walk in our God-given authority and destiny.

GOD DOESN'T SEND STORMS TO TEACH US A LESSON

Life brings storms. But God brings shelter. God is the source of our shelter, not the source of the storm. Isaiah 25:4 says, "You are a refuge from the storm."

PLANT THE RIGHT SEEDS BEFORE THE STORMS OF LIFE HIT

(Mark 4:26-35) Jesus taught His disciples to plant the seed of God’s Word. THEN, He got in the boat, and the storm hit. They had the power to stop the storm. They just didn’t know it.

YOU'RE JUST LIKE JESUS!

Yes, the disciples woke Jesus, and He stopped the storm. BUT, in 1 John 4:17, it tells us that as He is, so are we. He gave you His Word, His Name, and His authority. You can stop the forces of hell that come against you.

WISDOM IS GREATER THAN THE STORM

And the wise build their house–their life–on the Word of God. No matter what life or the enemy throws at you, you will stand–especially when your life is built on the wisdom of God’s Word.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I agree with Jesus! I take authority over the storms of life, and over all the power of the enemy. Through the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness, I reign in life. I have the power to choose PEACE in the midst of the storms of life. I walk in wisdom, by acting on the Word, and I rise above every situation, in the Name of Jesus!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel guilty."

We’ve all had thoughts that try to make us feel guilty, such as: "You don’t do enough. Look at what you’ve done wrong. You’re not good enough. You don’t say the right things. You don’t measure up. You don’t do as much for others as you should. You eat too much."

This line of thinking produces guilt, which leads to self-hatred, anger toward others, bad decisions, harsh words, procrastination, and fear.

JESUS DECLARES YOU: NOT GUILTY

This doesn’t mean that you’ve never sinned or done wrong. This means that He washed away all your sin and guilt with His blood. The Word of God declares Jesus as our guilt offering, thus declaring us free from guilt.

SEE WHAT GOD SEES

Accept Colossians 1:22, which says that through Jesus’ blood, "He presents you holy and faultless and unblamable in the Father’s eyes."When God sees you, He sees Jesus—like when Jacob went before his father Isaac with the hair, skin, and scent of his brother. The father saw Jacob as if he were Esau (Genesis 27:15-27). And He sees you as if you were Jesus—without guilt.

MEDITATE ON JOB 10:7

"According to your knowledge, I am indeed not guilty..." (NASB) When a person is born again, they are cleansed of sin and guilt by the blood of Jesus, and therefore not guilty.

WHEN YOU BLOW IT, DON'T DENY IT

Admit it. Confess it. 1 John 1:9 says, "If you confess your sin, He is faithful and just to forgive you and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness."

IT’S ALREADY DONE! BELIEVE THAT IT IS ALREADY DONE

The last words of Jesus on the cross were, "It is finished". At that moment, the price was paid for your sin and guilt. Hebrews 1:3 says, "He cleansed us from our sin."

STOP THINKING THAT YOU HAVE TO FEEL GUILTY TO BE FORGIVEN

Sometimes we think we owe it to people to feel guilty and bad for everything. Stop thinking that. You don’t owe anyone anything. Don’t think guilt somehow pays for something. The blood of Jesus paid it all. When we feel like we owe God guilt or we owe it to others to wallow in guilt, it’s an insult to His blood.

STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T DONE

We often punish ourselves with self-condemnation. We will never do enough for God. That’s why Jesus did it all. He paid for sin, the curse, and our failure. Our job is to believe.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

Jesus has declared me not guilty. Even when I feel I don’t do enough, or that I’m not good enough, God says that faith in Him is enough. I don’t have to feel guilty to be forgiven. I am forgiven by faith in Jesus. Today I stop beating myself up about all that I’ve done or haven’t done. I don’t have to be perfect. He already is—therefore, I rest my faith in Him, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from a negative attitude.

Attitude IS everything. It is a mindset that takes precedence over all other facts. And I want us to obliterate negativity from our lives. You CAN control whether life is easy or hard, by your attitude. So many people look at things in a negative way, expect negative things to happen, and speak themselves into negative results. They never grow. So...

GOD IS A YES GOD

2 Corinthians 1:20—"All the promises of God are YES!" He says YES to everything He has promised. He’s a positive God. And you are made in His image.

CAN IT!

Success comes in CANS, not in cannots! Philippians 4:13 says, "I CAN do all things through Christ which strengthens me."

GET RID OF THE NEGATIVE PSYCHIC IN YOU

The "negative psychic" in you presumes you know what people are thinking about you and it’s usually bad. "She thinks I’m an idiot"; "I can tell he’s always judging me" ...etc. The only person’s thoughts that matter about you are God’s, and THEY ARE GOOD.

GET RID OF THE NEGATIVE PSYCHIC IN YOU

The "negative psychic" in you presumes you know what people are thinking about you and it’s usually bad. "She thinks I’m an idiot"; "I can tell he’s always judging me" ...etc. The only person’s thoughts that matter about you are God’s, and THEY ARE GOOD.

BE A THERMOSTAT, NOT A THERMOMETER

A thermostat SETS the temperature. It doesn’t read it. Set the thermostat of your attitude to "ABOVE ONLY" thinking. Deuteronomy 28:13 says, "You will be ABOVE ONLY and not beneath." The NIV says, "YOU WILL ALWAYS BE AT THE TOP."Refuse to accept any other way of thinking or living.

MAKE YOUR GREATEST DISCOVERY TODAY!

The greatest discovery in life is that you can change your life by changing the attitude of your mind. In Mark 9:23, Jesus said, "If you can believe, all things are possible."

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

My life is getting easier not harder! I focus on the good things God has done in my life. I believe all things are possible! I look for opportunity to come my way because of my hope in Jesus. I’m above ONLY and not beneath. I am the head and not the tail. My attitude of faith and expectation in God takes precedence over all other facts... beginning today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the feelings and thoughts that say, "I'm overwhelmed!"

Everything you see in this world was created by God in six days. He's in the business of getting a lot accomplished in little time. And He lives in you! You don't have to carry your burden alone. Most people don't understand what Jesus meant when He said in Matthew 11:29, "Take My yoke upon you."

A yoke is a harness placed upon two oxen. It causes them to plow together. So, when one gets weak or overwhelmed, he can continue by being pulled by the other. When we feel weighed down, we need to remember, we are yoked to Him. Jesus is attached to us and will carry the load for us.

CAST YOUR CARES UPON GOD. HE WILL CARE FOR YOU

How? Be honest. Tell Him what’s wrong. Ask Him to carry it for you and believe He will. Remember, after you give Him your cares, don’t run to pick them back up. Trust Jesus to carry the load for you.

SEE YOURSELF ATTACHED, OR YOKED, TO GOD

He holds you up and pulls you up when you are weak and overwhelmed. You are one with Him. When you feel weak and burdened, remember that He is carrying you.

BEGIN TO BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN HANDLE ANYTHING

Start believing this today. Mark 9:23 says, "All things are possible for those who believe."

FEAST ON THIS THOUGHT: NOTHING IS TOO DIFFICULT FOR GOD

If nothing is too difficult for Him, and He lives in you, then nothing is too difficult for you. You will make it!

GOD WILL COMPLETE THOSE THINGS THAT CONCERN YOU

As you surrender those concerns to God, they become His responsibility. He will complete, fulfill, perfect, and bring those things to pass. He will lift your burden and finish what He started in your life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I can handle anything today, because I am yoked to Jesus. Today I refuse to be overwhelmed. I cast all my cares on Jesus. He cares for me and will carry my load.

Nothing is too difficult for God. Therefore, I declare that nothing is too difficult for me today! He is the author and finisher of my faith, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "Things aren't getting better, they are getting worse!"

This thinking is not an option today or EVER! No matter how bad things have gotten financially or in ANY AREA OF YOUR LIFE, God has promised that they will get better.

THE PATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS GETS BRIGHTER AND BRIGHTER UNTIL THE FULL DAY

Expect it to get brighter today!

YOU HAVE A COVENANT OF INCREASE FROM GOD

Psalm 115:14 says, "May the Lord give you increase." Deuteronomy 1:11 says, "May the Lord increase you a thousand times and bless you as He has promised." Expect!

ELIMINATE THE "HALF EMPTY GLASS" MENTALITY

In fact, don’t accept it "half full" either! Think: My cup runs over!

YOUR LIFE IS GOING TO END UP BETTER THAN IT STARTED!

Ecclesiastes 7:8 says, "Better is the end of a thing than the beginning." Haggai 2:9 says, "The latter days of this house shall be greater than the former."

LOOK AT HOW GOD DOES THINGS

He takes us from law to grace; from sin to righteousness; from sickness to health; from defeat to victory; therefore, expect things to get better and better in every area of your life.

EXPECT THE BEST TODAY!

In Luke 15:22, the father said, "Bring the best robe, and put it on my son." You are God’s child. He wants the best for you. Believe for goodness and mercy to follow you all the days of your life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

No matter what is happening in this world, things are getting better and better for me! God has made me righteous through His blood; therefore, my path is getting brighter and brighter every day.

My inner man is being renewed, day by day. I have a covenant of increase and God is increasing me, and all that I have, more and more. I expect the best today. He has saved the best for last, and therefore I expect my coming days to be better than my past days, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "God is mad at me."

Many people think the reason bad things are happening is because God is mad or against them. Or perhaps you don't think He's overtly against you, but that He's just not aggressively helping you. If you think God is mad at you, you'll feel discouraged and rejected. You won't expect good things to happen.

Let's take this thought captive. The word, captive, means: "to conquer with a sword." We conquer wrong thinking with the sword of God's Word!

GOD IS NOT MAD AT YOU; HE IS MAD ABOUT YOU!

This is something I started saying many years ago when I discovered God’s love. When you accept this thought, you will have confidence, expectation, and peace. How do I know this is true? Romans 8:38–39 says, "Nothing can separate you from the love of God..." You are forgiven, and you are LOVED.

THINK THIS NEW THOUGHT: GOD LOVES ME AS MUCH AS HE LOVES JESUS

In John 17:23, Jesus says to the Father, "...that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, as much as You have loved Me." What an amazing truth. God loves you as much as He loves Jesus!

HE THINKS PRECIOUS THOUGHTS ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME!

Psalm 139:17–18 says, "How precious are Your thoughts toward me, O God... If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You!"

WHAT GOD SAID TO JESUS IS THE SAME FOR YOU

"You are My beloved Son. In You, I am well-pleased." (Mark 1:11) Hallelujah! He doesn’t sound mad at Jesus. He sounds mad about Him! Well, 1 John 4:17 says, "As He is, so are we."

THERE IS NOTHING GOD IS HOLDING BACK FROM YOU

Romans 8:32 says, "He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not also with Him freely give us all things." Rejoice in this truth!

YOU ARE NOT CONDEMNED

Romans 8:1 says, "There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus..." God approves of you because of your faith in Jesus, not because you have done everything right. God’s love for you is non-negotiable. Jeremiah 31:3 says He loves you with an everlasting love. It is an unstoppable love!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

God is not mad at me; He is mad about me. He loves me as much as Jesus. He thinks precious thoughts about me all the time. I am His beloved, and He is mine!

There is nothing God is holding back from me. He didn’t hold back His best; therefore He won’t hold back the rest.

I refuse to be condemned. I am forgiven. I reject the thought that He is mad at me or against me. God is for me and not against me. His love toward me is unstoppable, in Jesus’ Name!

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We've all lost something at one time or another. If it hasn't been money, it's been time, relationships, opportunity, peace, or HOPE. Well, today we begin to GET IT BACK!

Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "How could I ever recover from this loss?"

LET THIS PERMEATE YOUR MIND: GOD IS A GOD OF RESTORATION

Joel 2:25–26 says, "I will restore the years that have been lost."Whether it’s lost years, lost opportunity, lost finances, bad decisions, or what others have done to you—God will restore. He is the God of restoration.

DITCH THE MENTALITY OF SETTLING

We must refuse to settle. The ten lepers wouldn’t settle for their leprosy (Luke 17:11-19). They cried out to Jesus. The woman with the demon-possessed daughter wouldn’t settle with her daughter’s condition (Matthew 15:22). Bartimaeus wouldn’t settle with blindness (Mark 10:46-52). He wouldn’t stop until he recovered his sight. REFUSE to settle for the way things are, and choose the pursuit of God.

REALIZE THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO GO TO HIM AND TO ASK HIM TO AVENGE YOU

In Luke 18, the unjust judge avenged the widow because of her persistence. HOW MUCH MORE will our just and loving God avenge His children!

ALL THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE YES

He has promised restoration and recovery—so ask Him for them TODAY. God wants you to recover more than you do. Believe this.

BELIEVE THE PROMISE: THE THIEF HAS TO REPAY SEVEN-FOLD WHAT HE'S STOLEN

The devil is the thief. And Jesus has defeated him. He has given us authority over him. You have the right to get your stuff back. Jesus paid for it. Whatever good thing that has been lost in your life is coming back.

PROPHESY TO THE DRY BONES IN YOUR LIFE

Speak to whatever is lost and command it to come back. Use your words. Job 22:28 says, "I shall decree a thing and it will be so."

EXPECT RECOVERY!

"You shall surely overtake your enemies and you shall recover all"

(1 Samuel 30:8). Restoration and the recovery of what has been lost in our lives is a divine promise. Stand on it today.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I will recover all that has been lost in my life. I expect the restoration of lost relationships, lost money, lost hope, and lost opportunities. I will not settle for loss and lack. God will avenge me. He will restore what has been stolen from me. I ask Him and expect Him to avenge me of all that has been lost in my life. I call forth a seven-fold return of what has been taken from me, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today, we are fasting from anger—thoughts like, "I feel angry," or, "They make me so mad."

Anger is a powerful emotion that obviously can hurt ourselves and others. It leads to bad decisions, damaged relationships, stress, and physical sickness.

DISCOVER THE POWER WITHIN YOU

Remember, anger comes from a sense of powerlessness. When we feel powerless to change something, we get afraid, leading us to anger. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but power, love, and a sound mind." Meditate on this verse. You have power.

LISTEN QUICKLY AND SPEAK SLOWLY

James 1:19 says, "Be quick to hear, slow to speak, then the result is that you will be slow to anger!" Follow this simple pattern, and anger will lose its grip.

REALIZE THAT ANGER DOES NOT WORK

It doesn’t produce or achieve anything. James 1:20 says, "For the anger of man does not achieve (work, produce) the righteousness of God." If you had an employee that didn’t work, produce, or achieve, you would fire them, right? Fire your anger from your life. It doesn’t achieve anything.

DEAL WITH UNRESOLVED CONFLICT TODAY!

Ephesians 4:26 says, "Do not let the sun go down on your anger."Make peace with whomever you have something against today. Don’t let it fester. You’ll be amazed at how much less you will feel angry.

IT'S OK TO FEEL ANGER, BUT DIRECT IT THE RIGHT WAY—TOWARDS THE DEVIL

Notice, the next verse goes on to say, "Don’t give the devil an opportunity to work." (Ephesians 4:27) The devil wants you to blame others for your anger. But realize, there’s no one to blame but the devil! And like a soldier with a machine gun, who just discovered the enemy, turn your weapons completely on him. Use your anger to resist the devil by speaking the Word with an aggressive force, and eliminate his opportunity to work!

GET THE WHOLE PICTURE

So often, the reason we get mad or afraid is that we only see a snapshot of what’s really going on. As soon as anger comes, ask God to open your eyes to see the big picture. He did it for Elisha’s servant. He will do it for you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I am free from the power of anger. I have power over it! I have power, love, and a sound mind. I will not act rashly, but choose to listen quickly and speak slowly. I say to anger: You are fired!

I refuse to blame anyone for my angry feelings. I will use my aggressive feelings against the devil by speaking the Word of God and resisting him firmlyin my faith today, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, "What’s wrong with me?"

The constant awareness of our "falling short" is where the devil and religion wants to keep us. This keeps us defeated and hemmed in by shame, rather than liberated through our divine nature. 2 Peter 1:4 says, "Through His promises, we share in the divine nature of God and escape the corruption that is in the world through lust."

UNDERSTAND THE GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

2 Corinthians 5:21 says, "He who knew NO sin, was made to be sin FOR US, that we would be MADE the righteousness of God." This is the greatest EXCHANGE in human history! Jesus took our sinfulness and imparted to us His righteousness–which means we are RIGHT in God’s eyes, not wrong.

AWAKE TO RIGHTEOUSNESS

1 Corinthians 15:34 (AMP) says, "Awaken to righteousness; and you will not sin." When God thinks of you, He thinks of a victorious, conquering, strong, powerful, wise, and holy son or daughter. He sees you as a mighty champion— the head and not the tail. Righteousness means: to stand in His presence without a sense of guilt, shame, inferiority, or condemnation.

REJECT SIN-CONSCIOUSNESS

When you are always conscious of what’s wrong, you will DO wrong. When you are always conscious of BEING the righteousness of God—you will DO right. You’ll act on the outside how you see yourself on the inside.

ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO DO WHAT HE DOES BEST

1 Corinthians 2:12 says, "...We have received the Spirit of God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God." A key ministry of the Holy Spirit is to REVEAL what is already yours (NOT TO REVEAL TO YOU ALL THAT IS WRONG IN YOUR LIFE).

ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO DO WHAT HE DOES BEST

1 Corinthians 2:12 says, "...We have received the Spirit of God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God." A key ministry of the Holy Spirit is to REVEAL what is already yours (NOT TO REVEAL TO YOU ALL THAT IS WRONG IN YOUR LIFE).

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I am the righteousness of God, through the blood of Jesus. I stand in the presence of God without guilt, shame, inferiority, or condemnation. I awake to righteousness and believe it will lead me to a victorious life. I am a joint heir with Jesus. When God looks at me, He sees His blood. He thinks of me as a conquering, powerful, and holy son or daughter. I will not think of myself as anything less or more than what God thinks of me in Jesus' Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel stressed out."

Stress is a powerful mindset that we are going to dismantle. It is a collection of thoughts or fears that bear down on your mind until they penetrate you and control your emotions, your health, and your relationships.

KNOW YOUR ENEMY

The real enemy is thinking that you have to get rid of the enemy. Psalm 23:5 says that He prepares a table (celebration) in the presence of your enemies. Begin to celebrate and praise God in the midst of the pressure, problem, or bad news. That’s when the enemy loses its power.

THE PRINCE OF PEACE LIVES IN YOU!

(Colossians 1:27) Peace comes from the presence of God, not the absence of problems. Meditate on the fact that God’s presence is in you and with you. Jesus said "I am with you always."

YOUR TREASURE IS GREATER THAN YOUR TROUBLE

In 2 Corinthians 4:6–8, Paul said, "We are troubled on every side, but not stressed." Why? Because he knew he had a treasure inside, the power to speak God’s Word, and the ability to change the situation.

BE CERTAIN YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE IT

(1 John 4:18) Flood your mind with thoughts of love—God’s love for you, and what He was willing to do to rescue you. If He would die for you, while you were in sin and separated from God, there’s just nothing He wouldn’t do for you! Think on that, and fear will leave.

YOU'RE NOT UNDER STRESS; YOU'RE OVER IT

You are seated with Christ in heavenly places—Ephesians 2:1-6. Live life from above—from God’s perspective. You’re above ONLY and not underneath (Deuteronomy 28:13). The battle is already won. Jesus did it all. Your fight is simply to believe that. That’s when stress leaves.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I am free from the power of stress. I don't have to get rid of all my problems to get rid of stress. I have a table in the presence of my enemies. They have NO power over me.

The Prince of Peace lives in me. I am certain I will make it. I am going to the other side. The battle is already won. Jesus did it all. My treasure is greater than my trouble, and I am above stress and not underneath it, in Jesus' Name!

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Just know you are not alone in this battle dealing with mental health issues/problems. I will be praying that people will understand that there is more work to be done in the mental health community. I know what is like to deal with mental health issues/problems. If you need anyone to talk to you can reach out to me @ felicialove474@gmail.com

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "This is a scary time to be living in."

When you look around at all the news & evil in the world—whether it's natural disasters, terror, rumors of wars, disease, depression, etc., it can be pretty scary.

There is much fear in this world, but it doesn't have to control you or your loved ones!

KNOW YOUR AUTHORITY

In Luke 10:19, Jesus said: "Behold I have given you authority… over all the power of the enemy." The devil doesn’t push us around. We push him around! Whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven—Matthew 18:18. You’re never afraid of what you have authority over.

RECEIVE PEACE AS A GIFT!

Simply accept it today! Jesus said: My peace I GIVE you, not as the world gives—John 14:27. We receive peace, not as something dependent on circumstances—it is a gift. Therefore, we don’t have to be afraid.

REMEMBER WHAT YOU HAVE—AND WHAT YOU "HAVE NOT"

2 Timothy 1:7 says, "God has NOT given you a spirit of fear; but POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND."

TAKE YOUR DAILY "PRE-SCRIPTURE" AS YOUR NEW "PRESCRIPTION."

Take a dose of Psalm 91:10, which declares, "NO evil or harm shall befall you, nor shall any disaster or plague come near your tent!"

MEDITATE ON GOOD NEWS FROM JOB

Job 5:19 says, "He will deliver you from six troubles; in seven no evil shall touch you."

LOVES CONQUERS ALL

We give away our power to live in victory, health, and success—when we allow others to determine how we RESPOND. We have the power to forgive, the power to recover, and the power to overcome anything. When we blame others, we give away that power to them.

IN THE DARKEST OF TIMES, GOD PRESENTS HIS MOST STUNNING PERFORMANCES

Expect God to show up!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I receive the gift of PEACE, and therefore I am not troubled. I have power, love, and a sound mind. I have authority over the enemy. No evil or disaster can harm me. God is my Deliverer. I expect God to show up in my life today, in Jesus' name.

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In Mark 4, when the disciples tried to cross over to the other side of the sea in the boat, they were overwhelmed by the storm that struck their ship. They feared for their lives, bailing out water furiously. Have you ever been in a storm? The waters crash against you. You feel helpless. You feel alone. You cry out, "Lord, where are you? Don’t you care?"

The disciples forgot one small detail in the midst of their storm: Jesus was in the boat with them. There was nothing greater than His presence!

Let’s overcome the thought that says, "I feel alone. Where is God when I need Him most?"

HE IS IN THE BOAT WITH YOU!

In Mark 4:36-40, Jesus was asleep in the boat. Someone asked me once, "How do we wake Jesus up, when He is asleep in our boat, in the middle of a storm?" Well, I said, "You don’t wake Him up. You rest with Him!" If He’s not worried, don’t you worry. HIS PRESENCE calmed the storm then, just as it will do now.

THE DISCIPLES DIDN'T NEED JESUS TO AWAKE

They needed to awake to the fact that God was with them. When you know He is with you, there is nothing to fear. Psalm 23:4 says, "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear NO EVIL, for You are with me!"

GREAT MIRACLE = JESUS CALMED THE STORM. GREATER MIRACLE = JESUS SLEPT IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM

Give God something to work with, because He can do beyond. We have to at least give Him a base to begin with.

DO NOT MISTAKE FIRE IN YOUR LIFE FOR GOD’S ABSENCE

In Daniel 3:22-25, Jesus was the fourth man in the fire with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He was present in the middle of the fire. Just because you don’t feel His presence, doesn’t mean He isn’t there. BELIEVE HE IS WITH YOU, and eventually your situation will FEEL HIS PRESENCE!

PSALM 91:10 SAYS, "NO EVIL SHALL BEFALL YOU, NOR SHALL ANY PLAGUE COME NEAR YOUR TENT"

The next verse says, "For He will give His angel(s) charge concerning you." There are many angels involved in our lives, but this is talking about HIS ANGEL. The Old Testament "Angel" is Jesus Christ himself. He is Lord; therefore He has charge concerning us!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I am not trying to get in God's presence; I am already in, through the blood of Jesus. He is in my boat with me. He is not "over there." He is "here" right now—with me and in me!

I awake to the fact that He is with me. There is no separation. I can rest with Him, in the midst of any storm. I can walk with Him in the midst of the fire.

I am fearless, because He is with me. Therefore, no evil shall befall me, nor shall any plague come near my dwelling place—my church, my home, my body, or my life—in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel stuck."

We've all thought that at times, but it's a lie. There's always a way out of what you're in, or a way into what you've been kept out of.

The devil would love for you to believe you are stuck, and that there's no way out of the situation you're experiencing. He wants you discouraged, immobilized, and paralyzed.

BELIEVE IN THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TODAY

Romans 8:26 says, "We don’t always know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit intercedes for us." No matter what your situation is, the Holy Spirit knows how to bring about God’s will for your life, as you ask and thank Him.

THINK THIS THOUGHT TODAY:PRAYER CHANGES THINGS

There’s nothing you can’t impact through prayer. Prayer gets you unstuck. It gets you moving again. Prayer is powerful. "And all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive."(Matthew 21:22)

BELIEVE THAT FAITH FINDS A WAY. WHENEVER I FEEL STUCK, I REMEMBER THESE WORDS:FAITH FINDS A WAY

In Mark 2:1–5, the friends of the paralyzed man could not find a way into the house where Jesus was. They were stuck, but they believed there was another way. They went up on the roof and lowered him down through the ceiling tiles, and the man was healed. Why? Because faith found a way! If we don’t think it, we won’t look for it.

REMEMBER, JESUS IS THE 4TH MAN IN THE FIRE

When it seemed like the three men in Daniel 3 were going to be burned in the fiery furnace, Jesus showed up! What was an impossible situation was made possible, because Jesus was with them. And He is with you now!

JESUS IS YOUR WAY

"I am the way, the truth, and the life." (John 14:6) He is the way when there just seems to be no way. He is your way out of whatever situation you are in. Expect Him to make a way.

JUST THINK NEXT STEPS

When Jesus was tempted to not go to the cross, the Bible says, "He went forward a little..." (Mark 14:35, KJV). When you feel stuck, like there’s nothing you can do, just take a step. Don’t think about all the steps. Just take the next one. In a relationship, the first step may be just saying you’re sorry. If it’s finances, maybe it’s just cutting one area of spending or giving one extra offering. Move forward a little!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

The Holy Spirit is interceding for me when I feel stuck. He is moving in me and through me. I think and believe there is always a way. Even when it seems like there is no way, Jesus is the Way. He is with me no matter what fire I'm facing. When I feel stuck, I will think about one step I can take that will move me towards healing, blessing, and God's will for my life, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says: "God must be rewarding them and not me." One of the things that make us most unhappy is when we compare ourselves to others and to what they have. When we compare, we despair. So...

OD HAS ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE

Psalm 145:16 says that He satisfies the desire of EVERY living thing. His reward for one person doesn’t come at the expense of someone else.

WHAT DO YOU DESIRE?

Freedom? Joy? Provision? A better relationship with someone? He will satisfy your desire. Ask Him to right now.

SETTLE THIS: GOD HONORS HIS WORD ABOVE ANYTHING

Cling to His Word, and you will get honored with it. Promotion, increase, and rewards will come.

GET YOUR THOUGHTS OFF THEM AND ON HIM

Fix your eyes on Jesus. He is the source of all that you could ever want or need. Every good and perfect gift comes from above (James 1:17). Look UP, not OUT.

IT'S EASIER TO SEEK HIM THAN YOU THINK

Seeking God is not about our effort. It’s about LOOKING TO Jesus as your source and discovering His way of thinking and looking at things. As we think His way (His Word), we will believe like Him. Our faith will soar! Manifestations WILL COME. That is what it means to seek Him.

SEE OTHER PEOPLE’S ABUNDANCE AS APREDICTION OF YOURS

The testimony of what Jesus has done for someone else is a prophecy of what He can do for you.

EXPECT FAVOR

Favor surrounds the righteous on every side! And you are the righteousness of God, simply by being in Christ.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

God is MY Rewarder. I adopt His thinking regarding my life and situation. I fix my eyes on Him, and He finishes my faith. Favor surrounds me, promotion surrounds me, and God's rewards surround me like a shield, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we’re fasting from the thought that says: "I can't control my emotions."

We all have emotions, but unfortunately sometimes THEY have us!

God created us to live with positive and healthy emotions. It's the negative ones that can harm our lives, our relationships, and our future. The idea that we are "victims" of our emotions because of our gender, our culture, our ethnicity, or our personality type, has to be eliminated.

OUR EMOTIONS ARE THE RESULT OF OUR THOUGHTSIf you think sad thoughts, you will become sad. If you think joyful and faith-filled thoughts, you will become happy. As a man thinks within, so is he.

REJECT THE BELIEF THAT YOUR EMOTIONS ARE THE RESULT OF YOUR CULTURE, ETHNICITY, OR GENDER

Your culture may be more or less expressive of emotions, but we are all spiritual beings with the power to rule over our emotions with the Word of God.

YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN SELF-CONTROL

It is in you! 2 Timothy 1:7 says, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control." (NET Bible) Galatians 5:23 says, "The fruit of the Spirit includes SELF-CONTROL, and the Spirit is in you!"

BELIEVE YOU ARE IN CONTROL

As you control your thoughts, you will control your emotions. THEN, you will not feel the urge to control others!

YOU CAN REMEMBER WHAT HAPPINESS IS

In Lamentations 3:17-24, Jeremiah FORGOT what happiness was, because he talked himself into misery. When he began to think about the goodness of God, JOY WAS RESTORED. Emotions follow thoughts—whether good or bad.

EXPRESS YOUR EMOTIONS UPWARD, AND YOU WON'T NEED TO ALWAYS EXPRESS THEM OUTWARD

When you pour your heart and feelings out to God (no matter how bad they may be), the temptation to explode at others will be diminished.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I am not under the control of my emotions anymore. They are under my control. As I fill my mind with good thoughts, they will become good emotions. I can control my emotions through my thought life, and my thought life is surrendered to God's Word. I have self-control and dominion over my life. And from this day forward, my emotions serve me, rather than control me. I pour my emotions out to God, and I don't need to pour them out to others, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I tried to forgive, but I just don't feel it."

Many people are held back in life because they are waiting for the feeling of forgiveness before they let go. In the meantime, unforgiveness continues its damage against them, while they wait for their feelings to change. Your feelings won’t change until your thoughts do!

FORGIVENESS IS NOT A FEELING

It is a decision to GIVE it as a free gift. Whatever grudge, bitterness, or resentment that you have toward someone will not go away without a choice to "give it" as a gift.

FORGIVE BY FAITH

2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "We live by faith; therefore we forgive by faith."Never let your faith follow your feelings. Your feelings will catch up with your faith.

DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE FEELINGS OF RESENTMENT OR ANGER WHEN THEY TRY TO COME BACK

You’ll be tempted to think, "I don’t feel anything, so nothing has changed. I guess I must not have really forgiven them." This is a lie! This is the thought you must fast from. The moment you forgive someone, as a choice, it’s done, no matter what you feel.

BELIEVE AND BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE FREE FROM THE PAIN AND CONSEQUENCES OF UNFORGIVENESS

Thank God that you are free and healed. As you do this EVERY TIME that you feel those feelings, you will feel less and less of the pain, until it completely vanishes away.

UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF THE WORD:FOR—GIVE

It simply means to GIVE BEFORE. We need to "give" forgiveness BEFORE the person apologizes, BEFORE they change, and most importantly BEFORE you feel anything. Just as faith works by believing God’s promises BEFORE they show up (Mark 11:24-25), forgiveness works BEFORE you feel it. When you forgive BEFORE you feel good feelings about that person, you are living in the highest level of faith.

MEDITATE ON WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU, RATHER THAN WHAT PEOPLE HAVE DONE TO YOU

Psalm 103:2-4 says, "Bless the Lord O my soul and forget none of His benefits—He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your diseases, redeems your life from destruction, crowns you with loving-kindness and compassion." Think on these things.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I accept that forgiveness is not a feeling. It’s a decision. Beginning today, I expect the bitter feelings, the problems, and the unanswered prayers to change because of the choice I have made.

I forgive by faith, which means that as I act on the Word of God and declare my forgiveness out loud, I am walking in forgiveness, whether I feel something or not.

I am forgiven and I am a forgiver! I choose to forgive others (AND MYSELF), BEFORE they change, before they deserve it, and before I feel it. I focus on what God has done for me, rather than what others have done to me, and therefore, I am free. In Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says: "I just can't forgive myself."

Who hasn't thought that at one time or another? The devil would love to keep us in self-condemnation for the things we have done or failed to do. He knows it paralyzes us and prevents us from making the impact that God intended for us.

REALIZE THAT WE ONLY DESERVE FORGIVENESS BECAUSE OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS

It’s not because our mistakes "never happened," or "it wasn’t that bad." Give up rationalizations and excuses, and simply receive God’s mercy and grace.

IT WAS THAT BAD, BUT GOD IS EVEN MORE GOOD!

James 2:13 says, "Mercy triumphs over judgment." His mercy toward you TRIUMPHS over your self- judgment. In Luke 22:34, Peter denied the Lord three times, and Jesus forgave him. Later, Peter preached the first sermon after Jesus rose from the dead, and 3000 people were saved in a day! Peter was able to forgive himself when he knew Jesus had accepted him. In the same way, you too, have been accepted by God, no matter what you have done—simply by believing in His finished work on the cross.

GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO HOLD ANYTHING AGAINST YOURSELF

God doesn’t hold anything against you. Forgiving yourself is simply AGREEING with God. His standard is absolute perfection, and He forgives you. Psalm 103:12 says, "As far as east is from west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us."

STOP REHEARSING WHAT YOU DID

It’s done. It’s over. Now accept the second chance (or third or fourth...) that God offers. Philippians 3:13 says, "Forgetting what lies behind, and reaching forward..." Reaching forward starts in your thought life.

BELIEVE THAT GUILT DOESN'T COME FROM GOD

He doesn’t impose guilt on you to try to get you to stop doing something. Romans 2:4 says, "It is His goodness that draws us to repentance." Since this guilt and shame doesn’t come from God, there can be only one other source—the devil. James 4:7 says, "Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

GIVE UP THE SELF-PUNISHMENT

Some people think subconsciously: "I’ll make myself feel bad to pay for what I’ve done." Why should we pay the price that has ALREADY been paid for what we’ve done wrong? Stop beating yourself up. By trying to "pay for what we have done", we are doubting & insulting the very blood of Jesus that HAS PAID the price in full. Accept His free gift.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I receive mercy today, because of the blood of Jesus. Though I didn’t deserve it, God proclaims over me, that I am "not guilty". Where I have failed, God’s mercy triumphs over judgment.

I give up my right today to hold ANYTHING against myself. I deserve to be punished, but Jesus took THAT punishment for me. I forget what lies behind and press on, moving forward in my life with God, even though I feel like I have blown it beyond repair.

I reject this guilt and self-condemnation that the devil is trying to put on me. God is the God of second chances. I will no longer try to make myself feel bad to pay for what I’ve done. The price for what I did or failed at has been paid in full by Jesus’ blood!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel like I've failed," or "I've failed in my relationship with God, in my faith, and in my life, etc."

The feeling of failure can be disheartening and depressing. It can keep us in a cycle of defeat.

YOU HAVE COMEBACK DNA IN YOU

Even in what seems like the worst situation, the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. Expect your comeback! You have resurrection DNA in you!

FALLING ISN'T FAILING

Proverbs 24:16 says, "A righteous man falls seven times, but he rises again!" You are righteous in Christ. See yourself as someone who rises up. When you’ve fallen, you have the right to get back up.

JESUS GETS HIS PRAYERS ANSWERED

And He is praying for you, that your faith would not fail. Luke 22:32 tells us that Jesus said to Peter (and to you), "I have prayed for you, that your faith would not fail." You are not going to fail. No shame! Get up.

JESUS IS TURNING TO YOU, NOT FROM YOU!

In Luke 22:61, Jesus turned TO Peter after he denied Him. He didn’t turn FROM him. You are accepted! This acceptance transformed Peter’s life after he hit rock bottom. God accepts you, just like He accepted Peter, even when you’ve failed.

EVEN WHEN YOU'RE DOING POORLY, GOD WILL NOTFAIL YOU

He’s going to make sure you make it. Your relationship with Him was His idea, not yours. He will finish what He started.

IN ONE MOMENT, GOD CAN TURN AROUND YEARS OF APPARENT FAILURE

In Esther 9:1, God’s people were about to be destroyed, but God suddenly delivered them. In only ONE DAY, the tables were turned, and God transformed certain defeat into total victory! If God could accomplish this for them, He can do it for you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I have comeback DNA in me! It’s my new nature to always rise, even when I’ve fallen. I have the blood-bought right to get back up when I’ve failed! Jesus doesn’t turn from me when I’ve fallen; He turns to me and prays for me. I cannot fail. He will not fail me. His love will never fail toward me. I am expecting God to turn my failures and frustrations around beginning today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "It's just so hard to be a Christian."

We are going to break this mentality once and for all, because it is the single most often misunderstood concept that is keeping believers defeated.

Jesus said to take His yoke because it's easy and His burden is light. That's the grace of God! He did the heavy lifting, and now our job is to enter into His rest.

IT'S NOT HARD TO BE SOMETHING YOU ALEADY ARE

Jesus made you a Christian, and there’s nothing that can change that. You’re a new creation! You are already more than a conqueror! You don’t have to TRY to be a human. You are one! In the same way: You ARE a Christian!

IT IS HE WHO MADE US, AND NOT WE OURSELVES

Selah—pause and think on that. HE MADE YOU A CHRISTIAN. And you can’t undo what God has done.

JESUS DID IT ALL

When He said, "It is finished," in John 19:30, He meant: "The debt is paid; the sentence is served; the victory is won! I did everything necessary for you to be saved and at peace." Now, just believe it.

START REALIZING "CHRISTIAN" MEANS "CHRIST-IN"

He is in you. It’s impossible for you to fail at being a Christian, when the anointing (Christ) is at work within you.

HIS YOKE IS EASY

Reverse your thinking. Think, "It’s easy to be a Christian." His yoke is easy. His burden is light. You are yoked/connected/hitched to Him!

REST IN THE FACT THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT

God is not holding you to a perfect standard. Jesus is your perfection. Just rest in this truth!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

It is easy to live the Christian life because God already made me more than a conqueror. Jesus did it all! His life is in me. His love is in me. His power is in me. His Spirit is in me. Therefore, I cannot fail as a Christian! I am not alone, and never will be. I am yoked to Him, and that’s why I can enjoy my relationship WITH God, rather than strive to fulfill a duty FOR God. I am free, in Jesus’ Name!

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Most people know the benefits of fasting from food, but fasting from wrong thinking has been an untapped treasure & force—until now! As you continue this amazing journey and tap into this power, you will be transformed!

Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I don't have enough."

This is a mindset that says, "I don’t have enough money. I don’t have enough time. I don’t have enough friends. I don’t have enough education, etc."

These thoughts build an invisible fence that keeps you in the backyard of lack and deficiency.

BELIEVE IN GOD'S ABUNDANT PROVISION

Our God calls Himself: El Shaddai, the God of more than enough. We have more than enough of God living inside of us. Let’s stop thinking in terms of not enough and start thinking in terms of more than enough.

THINK MULTIPLICATION

God said: Be fruitful and multiply. He is a multiplier, and so are you. Believe in the God of multiplication!

THINK APPLE ORCHARD

An 🍎 seed becomes an 🍎 orchard. One little seed becomes more than enough apples for a whole community! Believe in the power of a seed.

SEED MEETS NEED

Remember, even God cannot multiply a seed that you don’t sow. Sow a seed.

BE PATIENT

Farmers understand there is seed, time, and harvest. Don’t forget that time is the connector between the seed and the harvest.

GOD IS NOT TRYING TO GET SOMETHING FROM YOU; HE'S TRYING TO GET SOMETHING TO YOU.

Trust. Let go. As you let go of what you have in your hand, you are able to receive what God is trying to put in your hand! Give, and it will be given back to you in good measure.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I always have enough, because Philippians 4:19 says, "God shall supply ALL my needs, according to His riches." I always have enough, because My God is more than enough. I believe that seeds meet needs. I am a sower, and therefore I am a reaper. God is a multiplier, and so am I.

I am called to be fruitful and multiply. God is multiplying every good seed that I have ever sown. As I give, He gives back to me good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I can't stop."

Quitting a habit, a sin, or an addiction can be one of the hardest things in life; but it becomes easy when we realize Jesus not only died to forgive our sins, but also to give us power over sin, and to free us from being in bondage to anything.

STOP TRYING TO STOP

Instead, just continue to fast from wrong thinking. Proverbs 23:7 says, "As a man thinks, so is he." Your thoughts will shape your decisions; your decisions will shape your actions; your actions will shape your habits.

AWAKEN TO THE GRACE OF GOD

Romans 6:14 tells us that sin does not have dominion over us "...for we are not under the law but under grace." Embrace the grace! It is the free, unearned, and undeserved love of God!

GRACE EMPOWERS

Titus 2:11 says, "It is the grace of God that enables and instructs us to resist and deny ungodliness." Go to God’s throne of grace right now and ask for His help.

HIS YOKE IS EASY

You are yoked to Jesus. That means He will carry the weight of your struggle and walk you through it.

CHANGE HAPPENS TO YOU, NOT BY YOU

Romans 12:2 says, "Betransformed." This is something that happens TO you, as you renew your mind to God’s Word. It’s happening to you right now as you fast from wrong thinking! And as you fill your mind with God’s goodness, it LEADS you to "repentance" (which is: to change your thinking, Romans 2:4).

"THERE AIN'T NO CAN'T"

(Quote from Mickey to Rocky in the movie, Rocky II) Get rid of "can’t" from your vocabulary and your mindset. You can do all things through Christ.

STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T DONE

We often punish ourselves with self-condemnation. We will never do enough for God. That’s why Jesus did it all. He paid for sin, the curse, and our failure. Our job is to believe.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I am not under the bondage or control of any sin, habit, or problem in my life anymore. I am under the grace of God, giving me dominion over sin and temptation.

I am yoked to Jesus. Therefore, it is His strength that I walk in. As I renew my mind to the Word of God, I am being changed and transformed, in Jesus' Name!

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No matter what your are facing today just know that God is right there with you. He said he will never leave you nor forsake you.

So trust him and lay it all at his throne.

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "My life is not that special."

Though hard to admit, this mentality is often under the surface of our lives. It's a mindset that hems us into a mediocre and boring existence.

YOU HAVE A DESTINY

Believe it. Jeremiah 1:5 says, "Before you were formed in your mother’s womb, I knew you and destined you..."

REMEMBER THE SONG, "YOU'RE JUST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. CANT TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU"

This is what God is saying about you! Genesis 16:13 says, "You are the God who sees me!"

YOU CANNOT GO UNNOTICED

Luke 8:47 says, "Then, the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at His feet." You are chosen by God.

JESUS IS COMING OVER!

Remember Zacchaeus climbing up a tree to see Jesus? In Luke 19:5, "Jesus looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, come down. I must stay at your house today.’" He wants to come to YOUR house today. YOU ARE THAT IMPORTANT TO HIM.

YOU ARE THE 🍎 OF THE FATHER'S EYE

Whoever touches you is touching the apple of God’s eye. You are God’s greatest desire. You bring Him great joy!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I have a destiny. I am chosen by God. I cannot go unnoticed by Jesus. He sees me, and recognizes me, and calls me His own. He is coming over to my house because He loves me and considers me significant. I reject all feelings of insignificance and unimportance. I am the apple of His eye, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from small thinking. THIS IS GOING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING!

Small thinking produces small living. If we set up small expectations for our lives, that's what we'll get. The problem with that mindset is that God is bigger than we ever imagined. He has bigger plans for us more than we’ve ever dreamed. Time to ditch small thinking!

YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL! EVERYTHING CHANGES WHEN WE LET GO OF A SMALL GOD. HOW BIG IS YOUR GOD?

Scientists estimate there are over 100 billion galaxies and 100 billion stars in each of them! And God created them & calls them all by name. He’s BIG.

HOW BIG IS HE?

He’s big enough to take away the sin of the world; to allow us to make mistakes without punishment; to put great dreams in human hearts; & big enough to not have to threaten us to accept Him. He’s a BIG, BIG GOD!

THINK BIG!

Renew your mind to God’s language. For example: "Ask for the nations" (Psalm 2); "Speak to the mountain" (Mark 11); "Your descendants shall be as numerous as the stars" (Genesis 15); "You shall possess the land" (Numbers 13), and so on. God uses big language and gives us big dreams!

ASK BIG! GET YOUR JABEZ ON!

He prayed: "Lord, bless me indeed. Enlarge my territory..." Ask Him that today. "...and God granted his request."Ephesians 3:20 says, "God is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think." Start asking and thinking the way God says to.

NEVER STOP DREAMING AND ENVISIONING A BETTER LIFE

In Acts 2:17 God says, "In the last days I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams." You see? He says, "Old men will dream dreams" because even as we get older, we are not supposed to stop dreaming! God wants you to keep dreaming no matter what!

TAKE YOUR SEAT!

What do I mean? God has seated us with Jesus Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). We have been given a divine authority and divine point of view. That’s how we need to look at life— from our position, seated above all limitations!

IMPRINT THIS ON YOUR HEART AND MIND:ROYALTY DESTROYS INFERIORITY!

Acquaint yourself with your new bloodline. You are royalty in Christ. This makes you reign over life (Romans 5:17). When you know that you are made righteous and made royal by His blood, it makes you as confident and bold as a lion! Believe it!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I give up small thinking. I let go of a small god. I agree with God’s way of looking at things and God’s language. I decide to think bigger and bigger every day, and to ask for the things God said I could ask for. I accept the visions and dreams that the Holy Spirit wants to give me; and I let go of all failure, disappointment, and fear-based thoughts, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "God is far from me."

We must learn to not only discern between right and wrong, but we must discern between right and almost right.

It’s almost right to ask God to come down and help us. It sounds holy. It sounds humble. But you will truly be free when you discover, He is already here. Emmanuel means, "God WITH us". When Jesus came to the earth, He put an end to the separation between God and man.

Separation between us and God is a myth. The devil wants us to believe it to keep us powerless. We were separated from God through our sin (Isaiah 59:2), but Jesus took away the sin through His blood. Therefore, the moment we are born again, there is no separation anymore. We sometimes feel that He is so far away, but He is not. He is here. He is there. He is everywhere we are.

PSALM 46:1 SAYS, "HE IS AN EVER-PRESENT HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE"

Wow! You have to love this thought. Have you ever had times of trouble? But notice, He is ever-present. Then, it says, help in times of trouble. It is His ever-presence that brings us help in times of trouble.

TAKE HIM AT HIS WORD

Jesus said in Matthew 28:20, "Lo, I am with you always; even to the end of the age." There is no way to misinterpret this verse. Jesus is with YOU always. That has to warm your heart and comfort you.

CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A LIFE OF ATTAINMENT, BUT A LIFE OF RECOGNITION

In Job 3:25, Job feared that his children would curse God, and that’s what happened. When you realize fear has the power to produce negative results, you stop dabbling in it. When a child learns what fire can do, he no longer plays with matches!

CHRISTIANITY IS NOT ABOUT US FINDING GOD

It’s about Jesus finding us, spilling His blood to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, taking us into His arms, and breathing His very Spirit into us. Now He lives in every person that has accepted Him as their Savior and Lord. Romans 8:11 tells us that the Spirit of God lives in us!

RESIST THE TEMPTATION TO PRAY, "GOD, COME DOWN AND HELP ME" OR "SEND YOUR SPIRIT"

He has already come. He has already sent His Spirit. Our battle is to believe this whether we feel His presence or not. He is in us!

IT’S NOT US LIVING FOR GOD. IT’S US LIVING FROM GOD

Galatians 2:20 says, "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me."

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I am not separated from God in any way. He is an ever-present help in my time of trouble. His ever-presence brings me help! I recognize that He is already in me. That’s what makes my faith work.

God is not far off. He is right here, right now. I am surrounded by His love and enveloped in His presence. Therefore I am not afraid. I am not trying to live FOR God; I am living FROM Him. His power is in me. His presence is in me. His love is in me. And nothing can ever separate me from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, my Lord! Amen.

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says: "That's just the way I am."

One of the things that limits us and keeps us defeated is the opinion we have of ourselves. Over time, we begin to accept a version of ourselves that isn’t God’s version. We also accept other people’s stigmas of us: "He’s shy"; "She’s self-absorbed"; "He’s all talk"; "She’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer".

We often end up living up to the very opinions and expectations that others have had of us because we've been conditioned to do so.

YOU ARE A WORK OF ART—A WORK IN PROGRESS

God is the potter and we are the clay (Jeremiah 18:1-6). God is working on you to make you what He wants you to be. Trust the Artist to make a masterpiece. Be flexible and adaptable. See yourself as a GOOD work in progress.

WITHHOLD JUDGMENT OF YOURSELF (OR OTHERS)

Philippians 1:6 says, "He who began a GOOD work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." Don’t prejudge what your capacity is or what your potential is. He’s only just begun!

GOD DOESN'T THROW YOU OUT

HE NEVER GIVES UP ON YOU. Jeremiah 18:4 says, "The clay was marred, so He made it again." He didn’t discard it. He made it again. Thank God! He’s re-making you!

YOU ARE CHANGING AS YOU READ THIS!

Whatever flaws you have, they are not the final sentence. You are NOW being transformed to the very image of Jesus!

EMBRACE THE GRACE

Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:10, "I AM what I AM by the grace of God." It’s God’s grace IN YOU that is making you what you are. You are not a composite of your parents’ mistakes, your mistakes, or others’ opinions of you. You’re awesome! You are a work of God’s grace.

TAKE ANOTHER LOOK!

The Bible is a mirror that reflects what God and you really look like! We are everything God says we are. As Jesus is, so are we in this world! (1 John 4:17) THAT’S the way you are!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I am unlimited in my ability to grow and change. God is the potter and I am the clay. I am what God says I am. He began a good work in me, and He will finish it. He is making me into something GOOD. I am His workmanship—His work of art. He’s good at this and has been doing it for a long time! I am not in bondage to my weaknesses and former limitations. They do not define me. Every day and every moment that passes is making me more and more like Jesus!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I haven't done enough."

When things don't go our way, we sometimes have this nagging thought that we're not holy enough or haven't prayed enough to qualify us for God's blessing or favor.

LET'S CHANGE IT TODAY

WE GET WHAT JESUS DESERVES

Romans 8:17 tells us that we are joint heirs with Jesus Christ. His inheritance is ours. 1 John 4:17 says, "As He is, so are we in this world." This is the great exchange! We deserved the curse, but instead we get His blessing.

BE COVENANT-MINDED

You have a covenant with God. A covenant is a contract—in this case, a contract that is guaranteed by the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

BE GRACE-MINDED

Grace is when God gives us what we don’t deserve. Hebrews 4:15 says, "Therefore, let us draw near with confidence [boldly] to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

HAVE CONFIDENCE IN GOD, NOT YOURSELF

(1 John 3:20–21). Confidence and faith enables God to answer prayers in our lives.

REJECT CONDEMNATION

It is our heart that condemns us for our mistakes and shortcomings. When we feel condemned, we lose confidence, and then we believe we can’t receive anything from God.

ACCEPT YOUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST

There is now NO condemnation for those who are in Christ! (Romans 8:1)

STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T DONE

We often punish ourselves with self-condemnation. We will never do enough for God. That’s why Jesus did it all. He paid for sin, sickness, the curse, and our failure. Our work, our battle, is to simply believe.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I let go of the mindset that tells me I’m not holy enough, or I haven’t done enough to receive answered prayers. I receive His promises by faith. I am a joint heir with Jesus Christ. I expect to get what He deserves, not what I deserve. The throne of His grace is always open! His river of lavish love-gifts are always flowing towards me! I receive His grace, freely and lavishly, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I can't shake my past." Often our past is what limits us and keeps us defeated. MEET THE NEW YOU You truly are a new creation—if you are in Christ. The old has passed away. Your past is over! GOD WILL USE YOUR PAST Live in Romans 8:28. All things, including your past, work for your GOOD! While your past is over, God can still make it work to your advantage. Believe that. YOU ARE MORE THAN A CONQUEROR That means your past doesn’t conquer you! You have conquered it, by being in Christ. You’re the head and not the tail! See yourself that way, and your past loses its grip on you. YOU ARE NOT GUILTY No matter how guilty you were, you have been pronounced by Jesus as "NOT GUILTY". Jesus has washed all your sins away (Romans 8:34). That’s how God sees you. Now, you can start seeing yourself that way. YOU CAN SHAKE IT OFF! In Acts 28:5, Paul shook off a serpent from his hand. And you have the power to do so as well. Nothing can harm you anymore—not even your past mistakes or shortcomings. Shake it off by speaking to it!

HAVE A FUNERAL FOR REGRET Kiss regret goodbye. Have a burial service for whatever is nagging you. Take 20 seconds and pray this funeral prayer: "Lord, I thank you that this sin or mistake of my past is dead and gone. You have removed it & forgotten it, therefore so do I! I shake it off and commit it to You."

And thus concludes this funeral service for your past! THINK IT AND SAY IT!!! I am a new creation in Christ Jesus; and no matter how bad my past is, it’s not only forgiven—it’s washed away! I am more than a conqueror, and I will not be pushed around by memories or people from my past. Because of the blood of Jesus, I am not guilty. I shake off my past. I declare it is over, and I expect God will turn my situation around for good in some miraculous way, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I feel depressed."

We have all felt it at times. Depression is now the leading cause of disability in the world. So often, depression is anger turned inward at ourselves for our shortcomings and mistakes.

Perhaps you’ve thought: "Life’s a drag; what’s the use; I’ll never be happy." These thoughts are designed to rob you of the joy and confidence that produces supernatural strength in our lives. STOP CONDEMNING YOURSELF Condemnation is a mindset that robs you of joy and peace. Romans 14:22 says, "Happy is the man who does not condemn himself..." Don’t condemn yourself because God doesn’t condemn you. GOD'S STILL WORKING ON YOU! Philippians 1:6 tells us to lighten up on ourselves. He began a good work in you; He’ll finish it! Trust God that you’re making progress. You’re not standing still. TAP INTO THE POWER OF BELIEVING 1 Peter 1:8 says: "...though you do not see Him now, you BELIEVE in Him, and are filled with inexpressible and glorious joy." Believe the promise of God regardless of what you feel, and depression will begin to leave. REJECT SHAME Jesus took your shame on the cross. No matter what you feel or what you’ve done. We are all dealing with something. If you feel darkness, remember: God is with you, even in the valley.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE Positive thinking and speaking is contagious, just as negative thinking is. Surround yourself only with those who create an atmosphere of victory with their attitude and words.

REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT HELPLESS Thoughts of helplessness bring depression. The Holy Spirit is our Helper. He has not left you alone and He will never leave you alone.

DEPRESSION COMES FROM A SENSE OF POWERLESSNESS You have the power to pray and receive the answer—this sense of power brings joy. THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I will never be depressed another day in my life. I decide to stop condemning myself and beating myself up for my shortcomings. I believe God is working in me every day.

I am not a negative thinker. I am positive. God is for me, with me, and in me, therefore depression cannot stay. I am not helpless because I have the Holy Spirit living in me. I command every ounce of depression to loose me and let me go. I command it to be removed and cast into the sea, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I’m feeling offended."

We all know what it’s like to be treated wrongly or unfairly and to be talked about or lied about. It’s easy to become offended and feel that we have the right to feel that way. But this is a destructive trap.

BEING OFFENDED TRAPS YOU

Skandalon (offense) is the trigger of a well-baited trap. When an animal touches the trigger of a snare, it snaps down on him and he is trapped. When you are offended, you are the one caught in the trap. By thinking and knowing this, it will empower you to stay out of the traps.

BEING OFFENDED COMES FROM SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS

We think, "How could they do that to me? I would never have done that!" But we have all sinned. Embrace humility with the sure knowledge that you have failed, too. And offense loses its grip on you.

YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY ATTENTION!

1 Corinthians 13:5 (Amplified Bible) says, "Love (God’s love in us) is not touchy or fretful or resentful." Why? "Because it pays no attentionto a suffered wrong." We get offended when we pay attention to the wrong we have suffered. Stop paying attention. It’s too expensive.TAKE BACK CONTROL

We let others control us when we pay attention to what they did to us. What God did FOR you is greater than what others have done TO you. Focus on what God has done for you.

EXPRESS UP, NOT OUT

Fully express your anger and hurt out loud to God. Tell Him how much it hurt. Forgive the offender (out loud to God), whether you feel anything or not; and ask Him to heal you.

NOTHING CAN OFFEND YOU

How is that possible? Psalm 119:165 says, "Those who love the Word have great peace, and nothing offends them." One of the meanings of the Greek word for "love" is "attachment". Attach yourself to what God says, and you’ll detach from the power of what others have done or said to you. That’s what it means to love God’s Word.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I am free from being offended. I am free from the emotions of offense, bitterness, and the right to feel mad. I will not be trapped by those feelings. I love God’s Word. I attach myself to what He said and did. I refuse to pay attention to the wrong done to me. I forgive and release those that have hurt me. I express my feelings to God, and I am healed, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I feel like a victim."

Viktor Frankl survived the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz by defining ultimate freedom as the ability "to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances."

The worst prison in the world is the one we put ourselves in—our mind.

NO ONE CAN KEEP YOU IN YOUR CURRENT SITUATION, EXCEPT YOU

We must begin TODAY to accept total responsibility to become victors, not victims. You are MORE than a conqueror—more than a victor.

PEOPLE MAY HAVE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH HOW YOU GOT IN A SITUATION

But only YOU can decide whether you stay in the situation.

THE VICTIM MENTALITY ENDS WHEN WE TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR ATTITUDE AND DIRECTION IN LIFE

Deuteronomy 30:15,19 says, "See, I have set before you this day, life and prosperity and death and adversity . . . so choose life, that both you and your descendants might LIVE (the victorious, abundant, God kind of life)."

ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HELP YOU. FULL RESPONSIBILITY DOESN'T MEAN THAT WE'RE IN IT ALONE

God is on our side, and He will help us. It’s natural to look for help—but let’s get it from God. John 16:13 says, "The Holy Spirit is our Helper!" When you have His help, you don’t need to blame anyone for anything! We blame when we feel helpless—but we’re NOT!

UNDERSTAND THE ROOT WORD OF RESPONSIBILITY IS RESPONSE

We may not be able to control everything that others do to us, but we can control our RESPONSE. In our response, lies our freedom and our growth!

DON'T GIVE AWAY YOUR POWER

We give away our power to live in victory, health, and success—when we allow others to determine how we RESPOND. We have the power to forgive, the power to recover, and the power to overcome anything. When we blame others, we give away that power to them.

TAKE CHARGE OVER WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU

The master said to the servant who hid his talent, "Why didn't you at least invest my money so I could have received interest?" (Matthew 25:24–27) He blamed the master and excused himself. As a result, he fell to the temptation of resentment and fear. He lost everything because he had a victim mentality.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

No one can keep me down! I am not a victim. I am a victor. I take full responsibility for my responses in life—my attitudes and my decisions. Holy Spirit, I am asking for your help. You live in me, and you are my Helper! I refuse to give away my power by blaming others. I take responsibility for my thoughts, my actions, and my REACTIONS. I abandon the idea that my situation is the fault of anyone else. I am an overcomer. I am more than a conqueror, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "It’s impossible."

Jesus said, "All things are possible to him who believes." What is in your life today that you have given up on or considered impossible? Whatever it is (provided it’s legal!), don’t ever give up. Never, never, never give up.

One Easter weekend, a major political story broke in America. The New York Times asked me, "Since this story is so big, will you be speaking about it at church on Easter?" "It certainly is a big story," I responded, "But SOMEONE RISING FROM THE DEAD IS EVEN BIGGER!"

They then asked what I would specifically say about it. I answered, "If a man can rise from the dead, anything is possible!"

So today, let’s fast from the thought that says, "It’s impossible."

THINK ABOUT THE RESURRECTION EVERY DAY

This reveals the miraculous power of God to do anything! We tend to save these thoughts for Easter, but we need to think about the resurrection all the time. It awakens hope and faith in the possibilities of God.

STOP THINKING OR SAYING, "I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT"

Cynicism and skepticism have filled our culture. We need to get out of the habit of questioning and doubting the possibility of things. When you think there is no way, remember that JESUS IS THE WAY!

DEAL WITH THE REAL PROBLEM

It’s not whether God will help. It’s whether we believe. The man with the demon-possessed son came to Jesus and said, "If you can do anything, help us..." Jesus responded and said, "If you can believe..."See? It’s not whether God can do it. It’s whether we can believe it. And remember that faith comes from hearing God’s Word.

YOU ARE BIGGER THAN A MOUNTAIN

Believe that your words move mountains. Matthew 17:20 says, "You shall say to this mountain, ‘Remove from here to there,’ and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you." That’s big! You’re big!

MEDITATE ON PEOPLE WHO HAD AN IMPOSSIBLE TURNAROUND

Abraham was 99 years old when he had a son. Sarah was 90! Moses parted the Red Sea. The list goes on and on. Find those people in the Bible and fill your mind with their testimonies. Hebrews 12:1 says, "We have a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us..." If it could happen for them, it can happen for you, and it will.

GOD CAN'T LIE

There is only ONE THING in this world that is impossible: it’s impossible for God to lie. Don’t throw away your confidence in God’s promises. He will fulfill them.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

All things are possible for me because I believe God’s Word. All of His promises are possible because all His promises are "Yes"; and He can’t lie. Jesus is the WAY when it seems like there is no way. Faith comes as I hear God’s Word; and faith moves the impossible mountain as I speak God’s Word today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from what I call the "problem-focused" mentality. The problem-focused mentality just sees and reports the problem.

NEVER BE SATISFIED WITH JUST RECOGNIZING A PROBLEM

There are enough critics and complainers in the world. The world needs solution-minded people, not just those who can report a problem.

WE ARE COMPENSATED IN LIFE FOR THE PROBLEMS WE SOLVE, NOT THE PROBLEMS WE MERELY RECOGNIZE

In Genesis 41, Joseph not only recognized the famine coming, but he offered a solution for the famine. As a result, he became the most powerful man in the world. Even Pharaoh bowed his heart to Joseph and recognized his power.

LOVE MATH!

What do I mean? Mathematics is a great discipline because it proves there is a solution to every problem. Whether you liked math in school, we need to get this: there is a solution to everything. Look for it.

YOU HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST

With His mind, you will find His solutions. With every problem man created, God had a solution. And you have His mind!

LEAN ON THE HOLY SPIRIT

As we are led by the Holy Spirit and pray in the Holy Spirit, we bring His solutions into our situation. Romans 8:26–27 says, "the Spirit helps our weaknesses. For we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us ...according to the will [solutions] of God."

STOP TALKING ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND START TALKING TO IT

Jesus said, "If you shall say to this mountain, be removed and cast into the sea, and do not doubt... it shall obey you." Use your mouth to move the problem.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I believe that God will give me the interpretations to life’s problems and that He will bless me with wisdom and answers. I believe there is a solution to every problem because I have the mind of Christ. I welcome the Holy Spirit to pray through me and bring God’s will and solutions to my life and to the lives of those around me, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel anxious."

All of us deal with anxiety at various times in our lives. Some of the symptoms of anxiety include: heart palpitations, tension, fatigue, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, stomach aches, and headaches. You don't have to live this way.

TREAT ANXIETY AS A SIGNAL RATHER THAN A CONDITION

It is a signal to pray, and prayer will change the thing you are facing.

MORE PRAYING ABOUT IT = LESS WORRYING ABOUT IT

James 5:16 says, "The prayer of the righteous avails much." Stop trying to SUBTRACT the anxiety. Instead, just ADD prayer the moment you feel it, and anxiety will leave!

WHEN PANIC ATTACKS, ATTACK BACK!

How do you attack anxiety and panic? By speaking God's Word out of your mouth.

IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!

Embrace this truth. Don't blame yourself for feeling anxious. It's the thief that comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Stop beating yourself up when you feel anxiety. Instead, beat up on the enemy by speaking God's Word.

REMEMBER YOUR VALUE

Because you are so valuable in God's eyes, He will care for you. Yes, He values you, because He paid for you with the blood of Jesus! Worry and anxiety lose their power when you remember your value.

BREATHE PRAISE TO GOD

"Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord" (Psalm 150:6). Experts agree that breathing literally helps manage anxiety. But when you BREATHE praise to God, you don't just manage anxiety, you MASTER it.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

Anxiety has lost its power over me. When I feel anxious, it is a signal to pray and praise God. When I add prayer, anxiety is subtracted. Because I am so valuable to God, I know that He will take care of me. I attack panic by speaking the Word of God. The Prince of Peace lives inside of me, therefore, I have peace guarding my heart and mind. I breathe praise to God today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "Happiness is so hard to find."

There is no higher or deeper desire in the heart of mankind than happiness. It is the single most intoxicating emotion that drives every decision and pursuit of mankind.

People have been looking for happiness—trying to buy it, trade for it, or discover it—since time began. But it's not hard to find.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIND HAPPINESS

It will find you! Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:33 that as we seek His kingdom “...all these things will be added to you.” Expect happiness to be added to you as you put His kingdom first. How do you do that? Start each day by planting the seed of God’s Word in your life.

HAPPY IS THE MAN WHO DOES NOT CONDEMN HIMSELF

Refuse to tolerate condemnation another second of your life. Romans 8:1 says, "there is no condemnation". Believe that Jesus freed you from condemnation, and happiness will come!

TREAT UNHAPPINESS AS A SIGNAL TO TRUST GOD

Jeremiah 17:7 says, “Happy is the man that trusts in the Lord.”Declare that you trust Him today!

THE SUPREME HAPPINESS IN LIFE IS THE ASSURANCETHAT YOU ARE LOVED

You can be sure God loves you—no matter what. Nothing can separate you from His love. Think on that.

GOD WILL HELP YOU BE HAPPY TODAY

Psalm 146:5 says, “Happy is he whose help and hope are in the Lord.”Ask for His help today. Ask Him for hope today. Believe you have received it, and joy will come.

IN HIS PRESENCE IS FULLNESS OF JOY

Be mindful that you are in His presence now, by the blood of Jesus. And the Holy Spirit lives in you! It will change your view of life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I have the fullness of joy and happiness in life because I am in God’s presence, and the Holy Spirit lives in me. I walk in the supreme happiness of life, knowing that I am loved by God. I refuse to condemn myself because there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus. God will always help me, and my hope is in Him. Therefore, I am happy, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I don't feel loved."

The number-one need in every human life is to be loved. Yet sadly, so few actually enjoy a life where they actually feel loved.

GOD'S NOT MAD AT YOU, HE'S MAD ABOUT YOU

Dispel the myth of an angry God. He poured out His wrath on Jesus while on the cross, so He could pour out His love on you forever. "God is love." (1 John 4:8)

OUR FEELINGS FOLLOW OUR THOUGHTS

Flood your mind with the thought, "My Heavenly Father tenderly loves me!" (John 16:27 AMP) You and God are inseparable. Nothing can separate you from Him or His love. Believe this with every fiber in your being!

RECOGNIZE YOUR VALUE

The value of a piece of art is not determined by the cost to make it, but rather by how much someone would pay to have it. God paid for us with the blood of Jesus. That makes us as valuable to God, as Jesus Himself! You are priceless!

YOU DON'T HAVE TO EARN SOMETHING GOD HAS ALREADY GIVEN YOU

He loves you. That can’t be earned. It is a gift from God (John 3:16). Accept it. Your value is not determined by what you’ve done or not done. Just be loved.

REJECT THE VOICES OF REJECTION

Look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are chosen by God, accepted, and outrageously loved by your Heavenly Father!

KNOW YOUR CALLING

By this, I’m not referring to your calling to serve in ministry or your profession. I’m talking about what God calls you. He calls you His beloved continually in the Bible. Do a word search. You are His beloved. So, be loved!

Think It And Say It!!!

God is not mad at me, He’s mad about me! I am outrageously loved by Him! His love was shown on the cross and His love and favor are for a lifetime! My Heavenly Father tenderly loves me. Therefore, I will feel His love today! He continually calls me His beloved. Nothing can separate me from His love. I am valuable and priceless to Him. I am as valuable to God as Jesus is. I receive His love by faith, in Jesus’ Name!

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Fear is at the root of just about every negative thing that happens in our lives. We’re afraid of failing; afraid of being alone or rejected; afraid of running out of money; afraid that people will let us down; afraid that we won’t find a spouse or the one we found will leave us.

All fear is rooted in the core belief that God’s Word won’t work. For example, the fear of not having enough is rooted in the fear that Philippians 4:19 isn’t true. If you believe that "God will supply all your needs according to His riches..." then fear leaves.

MEDITATE ON THE FACT THAT GOD'S WORD IS TRUE

In John 17:17, Jesus said, "Thy Word is truth." What God says is fact—whether you feel it, see it, or have ever experienced it.

CONSIDER GOD'S TRACK RECORD

1 Kings 8:56 says, "...Every word has come true of all His good promise..." (NLV). Fear leaves when you can rely on something that can’t fail. God has never failed to fulfill His promises. There are over 1000 predictions or prophecies in the Bible—promises that God made before they happened. The chances of merely 17 of these coming to pass are 1 out of 450 billion x 1 billion x 1 trillion! Yet, not one of these promises has failed.

ACCEPT THE TRUTH THAT WHAT WE FEAR COMES UPON US

In Job 3:25, Job feared that his children would curse God, and that’s what happened. When you realize fear has the power to produce negative results, you stop dabbling in it. When a child learns what fire can do, he no longer plays with matches!

PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR

(1 John 4:18) Flood your mind with thoughts of love—God’s love for you, and what He was willing to do to rescue you. If He would die for you, while you were in sin and separated from God, there’s just nothing He wouldn’t do for you! Think on that, and fear will leave.

THERE IS A PROMISE FROM GOD'S WORD FOR EVERY NEED YOU WILL EVER EXPERIENCE

In fact, there are over 7000 promises in the Bible. That’s 7000 solutions to life’s problems! For example, there is a promise of protection in Psalm 91:1–12, which delivers you from the fear of evil, sickness, or tragedy.

PAUSE AND DWELL ON THE FACT THAT GOD IS WITH YOU

God’s presence is the secret to a fear-free life. Ultimately, all fear is a sense of God’s absence or our separation from God. By contrast, a sense of God’s presence delivers us from fear. Hebrews 10:19 says, "We are in His presence by the blood of Jesus." You are in His presence now—therefore, fear not!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

God’s Word is true, whether I feel it or not. He has kept all of His promises and has never failed. I am in God’s presence by the blood of Jesus; therefore, because He is with me, I will fear no evil! God loves me perfectly, which casts out all my fear. I have power, love, and a sound mind, in Jesus’ Name!

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When we feel powerless over our past, we feel guilty. When we feel powerless over our future, we feel afraid. When we feel powerless over the present, we feel depressed. And when we feel like the people or circumstances of our lives just won't change, we feel angry.

A sense of powerlessness is the root of all negative emotions.

The thought that there's not much we can do about the economy, or our weight, or the allergies we grew up with forces us to accept and tolerate a mediocre and weak life.

TAKE INVENTORY!

God has NOT given you a spirit of fear; but POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND. (2 Timothy 1:7)

BELIEVE THAT POWER IS IN YOU

Ephesians 3:20 says, "God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think according to the power that is at work within you." There is power in you that enables God to do beyond what you can ask or think!

THINK AND ASK BIG!

Give God something to work with, because He can do beyond. We have to at least give Him a base to begin with.

RECOGNIZE THE HOLY SPIRIT IN YOU

Acts 1:8 says, "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you..." This power (dunamis = dynamite) is already in you. Romans 8:11 says, "The very same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives IN YOU."

TAKE THE LIMITS OFF

Don’t limit God. Psalm 78:41 says that the children of Israel limited the Lord because they did not remember His power (verse 42). We free God’s hand to bless when we remember His previous blessings.

EXPECT!

Never underestimate the power of expectation. Expect God’s power to strengthen you today. Expect to be led by His Spirit.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I have POWER in my life right now. Through the Holy Spirit in me, I have the power to overcome temptation, the power to change my life for the better, the power to be healed, the power to forgive, and the power to speak God’s Word and see His promises show up in my life. I will think big and ask big, and therefore the POWER OF GOD’S SPIRIT WITHIN ME will bring it to pass in my life, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, "I Can't Change."

We’ve all felt at times that we can’t change a certain habit or a weakness in our lives. We often feel "confined" by whatever has previously "defined" us. But, as we change our mindsets regarding WHO we are and what God has given us, ANYTHING can change. Today a new hope will be born in you!

AWAKEN TO GOD'S GRACE

His grace empowers us to change, to break a habit, or to be free from our past. The river of grace is always flowing. Just step into it and receive!

BELIEVE THAT THE POWER TO CHANGE IS A GIFT

2 Timothy 2:25 says God grants "repentance" or "the power to change" AS A GIFT.

ALL CHANGE BEGINS BY BELIEVING YOU ARE LOVED BY GOD

Romans 2:4b says, "Don’t you realize that it is God’s loving kindness that is trying to lead you to change the way you think and act?" (GWT)

HIS LOVE AND KINDNESS CHANGES THE WAY WE THINK; THEN THEY CHANGE THE WAY WE ACT

All lasting change begins by surrendering your thought life to the Word of God.

BELIEVE IN THE PROCESS THAT LEADS TO PROGRESS

Don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right away. Jesus touched the blind man once, in Mark 8, and then touched him a second time, before he was completely healed. I believe these next 40 days are going to be your SECOND touch from Jesus.

REDEFINE YOURSELF ONLY AS WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT YOU

Disconnect from the past definition of your habits, traits, and limitations. You are being changed into His image.

Think it and Say It!!!

God has given me the gift to change. My habits, emotions, and life will change by changing the way I think. I submit to the process of renewing my mind, and I expect divine progress. I refuse to accept past definitions and limitations of myself. As I embrace God’s view of me, through His Word, I am being changed into His image, in Jesus’ Name!

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Thankfulness is a prominent Bible theme. First Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Did you catch that? Give thanks in all circumstances. Thankfulness should be a way of life for us, naturally flowing from our hearts and mouths.

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful."

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1) Renewing Your Mind Gets You Out of Your Head 2) Renewing Your Mind Changes You 3) Renewing Your Mind Gives You Purpose + Direction

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In the episode I will tell you some of the things that have dealt with and still dealing with you. But with the help of God I will make it through.

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As Christians, we often hear people quote Romans 8:37, which says we are more than conquerors. For years, I have pondered what being “more than a conqueror” actually means.

I’m sure other people have different interpretations, but I have come to the conclusion that being “more than a conqueror” means you have such confidence that no matter what comes up in your life, you know that through Christ you can handle it. You know before you are ever faced with a problem that you’re going to have victory over it. You believe you can do whatever you need to do in life. Therefore, you don’t dread things, you don’t fear the unknown, and you don’t live in anxiety about what’s going to happen. It doesn’t really matter what the specifics of each situation are, you know you will be victorious through Christ.

Power Thought: I am more than a conqueror through Christ.

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Don’t think as the world thinks. If you want to experience the good will of God for your life, you have to learn how to think the way God thinks, see yourself as God sees you, and renew your mind through studying His Word.

Renewing the mind is a process that takes time, but you can get started right away—getting excited each day about the progress that you have made. Learn to agree with all that God says to you in His Word and to disagree with all the lies of Satan. God has a good plan for you, and He desires to release it in your life.

Power Thought: My mind is being renewed daily, and my life is changing.

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I remember when I began my ministry. When I was preparing for my first meeting, I asked the Lord what He wanted me to teach, and what came to my heart was, Tell My people I love them.

“They know that,” I said. “I want to teach them something really powerful, not a Sunday school lesson out of John 3:16.” The Lord reminded me that if people really knew how much He loves them, they would act differently than they do.

As I began to study the subject of receiving God’s love, I realized I was in desperate need of the message myself. I had a subconscious, vague sort of understanding that God loved me, but I needed deeper revelation. The love of God is meant to be a powerful force in our lives, one that will take us through even the most difficult trials without our ever doubting God’s love.

Power Thought: I am actively aware of God’s love for me.

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Many people struggle with indecision (the inability to make a decision) and double-mindedness (constantly changing their minds) because of fear or a lack of confidence. However, you can make a decision and stick with it because you have discipline and a calm, well-balanced mind.

You can easily feel overwhelmed by all the decisions you need to make daily unless you have confidence in your ability to make right ones. Don’t ever say again, “I have a hard time making decisions,” because when you think and speak like that you are setting yourself up for confusion. Instead, you can believe the next time you need to make a decision that you will hear from God, be led by the Holy Spirit, and know what to do. Even if you have had difficulty doing so in the past, this is a new day for you, and you are in charge of your thinking—it is no longer in charge of you!

Power Thought: My mind is calm, and I’m in control of my thinking.

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I challenge you to be thankful and tell God thank you for all the many blessings he have bestowed on you.

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Why do you think Jesus is referred to as “the Rock”? Because He is stable and never-changing, just like a rock. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever—and we’re supposed to imitate Him.

Waiting to see how you feel each day is never a good idea. Has anyone ever invited you to do something and you responded, “Let me wait and see how I feel”? That just gives the devil room to make sure you don’t feel like doing what you need to do or what can benefit you. We will sometimes have unpleasant times, but we don’t have to live by our feelings; we can choose to stand firm and be stable when we find our strength in the One Who never changes.

Power Thought: In Christ, I am strong and stable.

1. God is the rock of refuge and safety.

2. God is my rock of protection.

3. God is my rock of foundation.

4. God is the rock of our salvation.

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Learning about and receiving the unconditional love of God is what sets us free from fear. Nothing else will! “Perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18 NASB). Only God has perfect love, and it can be yours by faith.

Faith expresses itself in love (see Galatians 5:6). How can we put our trust in God if we are not convinced He loves us at all times? Take God at His Word and begin to receive His love for you, which will set you free from all fear.

Power Thought: God’s love for me is perfect and unconditional; I have no fear.

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How do our thoughts and the words we speak affect our habits? In my opinion, they are the starting point for breaking all bad habits and forming all good habits. In fact, thinking and speaking negatively is a bad habit in itself—and one we need to break by beginning to think and speak positively.

You can literally think and talk yourself into victory or defeat. You not only get all the things you think and say, but you can have anything God says you can have in His Word. Jesus told people they would have what they believed, even sight for the blind men (see Matthew 9:27-30). They simply had to believe—to renew their minds to think as God thinks (see Romans 12:2 and Colossians 3:10)—and they could have the blessings God wanted them to have. . .and so can you!

Power Thought: I believe in God’s power that gives me victory over my bad habits.

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OUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL PROWLS AROUND LIKE A ROARING LION

1 PETER 5:8

Growing up, I watched a TV show called Wild Kingdom, which gave me insight into the jungles and wildlife in other countries. Without fail, every show about lions chasing after their prey made everyone stop to watch. While we didn’t want to see the poor antelope captured, we couldn’t move away from the TV until the tense situation was settled either way.

There was one characteristic that stood out regardless of whether it was lions, tigers, or hyenas hunting their prey—they sought out the one in the herd that was the weakest, whether because they were young or disabled physically. Many times the herd would circle around the youngest to protect them from the intense gaze of their predator. If the young animal should wander away from the herd, they were almost always caught in the jaws of a stronger animal and held down to be eaten alive.

In this wicked culture of the last days, our children and teens are also being stalked by a dangerous and evil predator named Satan. He will tempt mature believers to walk away from their faith, but his strongest urge is to wipe out the next generation in any way possible. It’s only when the body of believers surround our young people with prayer, solid biblical teaching, and strong examples of faith that they will be able to evade the enemy’s attack.

Christian mothers stay on their knees interceding for their children of all ages until Jesus calls them home. They live faithfully to God’s word without compromise even when tempted. As a result, their children are well equipped to stand up against Satan and conquer the enemy instead of being spiritually eaten alive and defeated by temptation.

PRAYER Dear Lord, I need Your power from heaven to be the mother You called me to be in this world. I will protect my children from the devil by praying Your word over them every day. Amen.

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You can pray about everything and worry about nothing. When you worry, it says you think you can solve your own problems better than God can. But you were not built to handle problems in your own strength. You were created by God to be dependent upon Him; so bring Him your challenges in life and allow Him to help you with them.

Can you imagine your life without worry? Why not start today to live a worry-free life? Ask the Lord to show you every time you are taking on care instead of casting it off. When He makes you aware of it, be willing to immediately cast it on Him—you will enjoy life so much more. After a period of time, you will actually find it difficult to worry! It just won’t suit you any longer.

Power Thought: I can cast my care on God because He cares for me.

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I challenge you to Don't Look Back and to be Thankful!!!

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There are new God-given opportunities, God orchestrated assignments and God-given relationships set on your path when you follow Christ. Follow His Word. Follow His instruction. Choose not to idolize the pain. Don't idolize the past. Don’t magnify the mistakes of the past. Choose to be led by God. He has a new future in store for you. No matter how old you are. No matter how far into sin you are. You are never too old or too young to repent and to follow God. You’re never too far out of His reach — you’re never too unreachable. God will reach you, teach you and lead you in every season. Don’t turn back to your old way of doing things — Seek God and let Him lead your path.

Even if you’re in a wilderness and it appears that there is no way out — God will create a new path of deliverance for your escape. God will bring you out of your circumstance with a mighty hand — even if He has to create a new way. There’s no place too dark where His Light cannot shine. There’s no valley too deep that His Love and Power cannot bring you out. Let God do the new thing in your life. It’s time to move forward. Let the past go. Don’t carry the bondage of the past into the future that God has for you. Reach for the new thing. God has so much in store for you. Leave the past behind and leap forward into God’s future.

9Behold, I will do a Is. 42:9; 48:6; (2 Cor. 5:17; Rev. 21:5)new thing,

Now it shall spring forth;

Shall you not know it?

Ex. 17:6; Num. 20:11; Deut. 8:15; Ps. 78:16; Is. 35:1, 6I will even make a road in the wilderness

And rivers in the desert.

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Disobedience will keep you stagnant. The heart of Lot’s wife was stuck in Sodom. Although her physical body was moving forward her heart was stunted in the past. You can’t take a broken heart into a new season. Lot’s family was moving forward into another season and had to leave the stagnant place behind. Lot’s wife became a pillar of salt — a manifested reflection of her heart. She was stuck in the place of her disobedience. When you focus on the past, your heart becomes stunted at the place of your offense. When you disobey God your destiny becomes stuck at the point of your disobedience. Forgive and be set free. Obey God and walk forward in freedom, deliverance, and prosperity.

When you decide to turn back to your former lusts, you decide to idolize the past and exalt the former things over God’s Word. When you worship your lusts over God’s command, your Worship to God becomes stunted and muffled. What other idols are you exalting over God? Do you find it hard to Worship God freely? Maybe, you’ve exalted the pain(s) of the past and it’s become hard for you to lift up your hands and Worship God. Maybe, you’ve held on to past offenses and your heart has become stiff and it’s hard to focus on Worshipping God. Maybe, you’ve grown bitter in some areas and parts of your heart have turned into pillars of salt. Maybe, there are parts of your heart where you refuse to love again, heal again or open up again. God has called us to love. Focus forward on Him. Worship Him and allow God to heal your heart completely. “I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.” Isaiah‬ ‭42:8-10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

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When God burns up and overthrows a thing, whether it’s an opportunity, a business, land, a job, a relationship or anything else that God has told you not to touch — don’t self-select the parts that you think are “good”, or seemingly salvageable. Remember Saul? In 1 Samuel 15, God commanded Saul to utterly destroy the Amalekites and to kill everything. Not some things — God told Saul to kill everything. You can’t take what God has told you to kill into this next season. Pass the “king test”. When God gives a command, He tests the character of your heart. As a king (a person of influence or one that God has set over an assignment that He wants accomplished in the Earth), your character is tested by God, to see if you will follow Him or adhere to the voice of the people. Don’t follow popular belief — submit to God’s instruction. Kill everything. Don’t hold on to what you think is right.

Saul failed the test. He held on to what he “thought” was valuable. What do you value most — God’s Instruction or the opinions of people? It’s your choice to choose to follow God’s Word for your life or you can fall into destiny destruction by listening to the opinions of people. Follow God with your whole heart. Overthrow the things that He’s overthrown in your life. Don’t carry extra weight. Don’t carry baggage into the next season. God wants you to let go of the past and release your faith for the future. His future for you is bright. You must take your next step forward in faith, knowing that God has your steps ordered when you follow His Instruction. God has not given you an assignment that you cannot handle. Ask God to connect you to the right people, those after His Heart, those who are for you and who are sent and set by God to handle your season with you. God wants His best for you, don’t look back. Don’t pick up what God has told you not to touch.

Prayer:

Father God, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You for Your Wisdom, Your Guidance and Your Instruction. I thank You, Father, that You’ll lead me through every season of my life. Father, I know that You’ll never leave me, nor forsake me. Father, I know that You are with me always. Father, I thank You that You’ll never abandon me and that You hear me when I call. Father, I know that You are near me and You’ll never fail me. My footsteps are ordered by Your Word and my heart follows Your every command. Lord, I repent of my sin and turn to You. Every prideful area, every slothful area, every slacking area in my life I repent and turn to You. Father, forgive me for any time that I did not listen to Your command. Lord I repent and turn every area of my heart to You, in Jesus Name, I am Your son and I turn to You forever. In Jesus Name. Amen.

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The definition of Sodom and Gomorrah means, “Burning” and “Submersion“. Interestingly enough, in Genesis 13, a few chapters before God burned up and submerged Sodom and Gomorrah with fire and brimstone, Lot chose to separate from Abram and he settled in Sodom. Lot saw that the land was “good” to the eye. Remember, what looks good on the outside may not be necessarily good on the inside — looks can be deceiving. Discern your next move. Pray and ask God to lead your next steps. What drew Lot to Sodom and Gomorrah? What was in Lot’s heart that pulled him to that region? The land “looked good” on the outside but at its core, the region was filled with wickedness. The lush of lust, lured Lot away.

Even after Lot saw that Sodom and Gomorrah were filled with wickedness and perversion, he still decided to settle in the region and he took up residence, in a perverted place, with his family. An opportunity may look good on the outside, but always ask God as to the direction you should take. Your steps and decisions that you make today are directly linked to the success or downfall of future generations. Every seemingly “good” opportunity is not a God led assignment. Seek God for instructions and allow Him to lead your next steps. Follow His lead and you’ll never steer your house in the wrong direction.

Genesis 19:24

24Then the Lord rained Deut. 29:23; Ps. 11:6; Is. 13:19; Jer. 20:16; 23:14; 49:18; 50:40; Ezek. 16:49, 50; Hos. 11:8; Amos 4:11; Zeph. 2:9; Matt. 10:15; Mark 6:11; Luke 17:29; Rom. 9:29; 2 Pet. 2:6; Jude 7; Rev. 11:8brimstone and Lev. 10:2fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, from the Lord out of the heavens.

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We need to be grateful an thankful for all the things God us done in our life. I challenge you to thank God for all the many blessings he have bless you with.

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Forgiveness means different things to different people. Generally, however, it involves a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you might always be with you, but forgiveness can lessen its grip on you and help free you from the control of the person who harmed you.

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Remember when you feel like giving up and sick of life, just no you are not alone. God is always there with you in the midst of your storm/ struggles. When you feel like no one is there everyone has left you and you don't know what to do. Remember that God said I will never leave nor forsake you I'm always there for you, I will not leave you until I promise you what I told you.

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About how I grew up and what I dealt with along the way. Also that you are not alone in this struggle you are not the only that dealing with anxiety and depression. TRUST ME. I here to help you as much as I can because I know what it is like.

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How many of you feel like you are alone and no one understands your struggle/ life. You might feel like you are the only one going through but trust me you are NOT. God said he will never leaver you nor forsake you that you are not alone that he help you you a Comforter/ the Holy Spirit. So no matter you maybe facing in life you are not alone why because left you a Comforter. God is always there and he will show up and show out.

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People think I have it all together, but I don’t. I have a hard time talking about my struggles.”

Many Christians have become experts at hiding behind a facade of serenity when in truth they are masking a jumble of emotions: anger, hurt, fear, and bitterness.

In 1 Cor. 12:25-26, Paul describes how the body of Christ should function: “There should be no division in the body, but .. its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it.” In light of his instructions to share each other’s pain, why are so many of us determined to suffer alone? 

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The mind is amazing.

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It's time to get real and take out the mask so we can heal!!!

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Please renew your mind DAILY!!

Remember the Enemy is after your mind. He come to kill, steal and destroy .

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Personal Confession

I set the course of my life today with my words:

I declare today that I will not be defeated, discouraged, depressed, or disappointed today.

I am the head, I have insight, I have wisdom, I have ideas, I have authority.

I exercise my authority today with my words and I decree a thing and it is so.

Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4) . . . the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead, lives in me . . . (Romans 8:11)

As I speak words today, they come to pass (Job 22:28); they go before me, they bring the things to pass that I desire; and they stop all attacks, assaults, oppression, and fear from coming to my life.

God is on my side today and, therefore, I cannot be defeated.

His favor surrounds me today as a shield. (Psalm 5:12) I expect favor today from heaven and from the earth.

Jesus had favor with God and man (Luke 2:52), and as He is so am I on this earth. (1 John 4:17)

Therefore, I have favor today with God and man. I expect and receive favor in my home, favor in my job, favor in my business, favor in my ministry, favor with my finances, favor in every deal I am involved in.

I have the wisdom of God today. I will think the right thoughts, say the right words and make the right decisions in every situation I face today.

My mouth speaks wisdom and my heart is filled with understanding. (Psalm 49:3) I ask for, and receive, an abundant supply of wisdom and understanding today from God (James 1:5) . . . wisdom from above, wisdom that is pure, peaceable, gentle, unwavering, willing to yield, without hypocrisy. (James 3:17)

Wisdom and understanding are better than silver and gold and nothing I desire can compare with them; therefore, I make it my ambition and desire to have understanding and wisdom; therefore I know I will have all of the other desires of my heart. (Proverbs 8:10–11)

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I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! It is the greatest secret to success no matter what life brings. It calms every storm. When the enemy persecutes my soul, love comforts it. When I face darkness, love brings light. When my heart is overwhelmed, love will inspire and encourage it! When my heart is distressed, love will remind me of God’s goodness over the years.

When I feel discouraged, love will lift my hands to the Lord, and fill my mouth with a song. I will worship Him this day with His love in my heart!

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! When it feels like heaven is silent, love will remind me that God knows what I’m going through. He has a plan. And He will provide for my every need.

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! Love will lead me. Love will direct me. Love will inspire me. Love will heal me. Love will fill me. Love will revive me.

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! Love will deliver me from my enemies. It will protect me in times of storm. Because of God’s love today, all those who seek to hurt me will be stopped, for love makes my shield of faith work!

I will love all whom I come in contact with today. I will love the weak and make them strong. I will love the inspired and be inspired by them. I will love the empty, and help them be filled. I will love the filled, and they will overflow! I will love the broken and they will be healed.

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart, and it will quench all darts of the wicked one. I will confront everyone I face with love. It will shine through my eyes, bring a smile to my face, and bring waves of peace through my voice. It will lower people’s defenses and empower them to experience God’s presence!

I will greet this day with God’s love in my heart! Because He loves me, I will love myself. I will love others. And I will love life, no matter what I face! From this moment forward, fear and hate leave my body and my mind. Fear and hate leave my family and my home, in Jesus’ Name.

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I Am God’s Workmanship

You weren’t an accident. You weren’t mass produced. You aren’t an assembly-line product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted, and lovingly positioned on the Earth by the Master Craftsman. — Max Lucado

The human body is fascinating. Not just in the way it looks but in the way it manages all of the systems. Take illnesses, for instance. When a foreign object, like a germ, gets into our body, our white blood cells congregate to eradicate the germ. Most of the time, the germ is annihilated and we stay healthy.

Or take a bone in the human body when it’s been broken. Bone repair begins within a few hours of the injury. A blood clot forms, cells are sent in to clean up the area, and new blood vessels are formed to expedite the healing process. Collagen moves in and forms a callus, which mimics a new bone, but is much softer. This holds it all in place while the new bone forms.

Does all of that just happen? No, this type of precision in forming the human body and the ways it works was created by God. And because of that, we are considered God’s workmanship, His masterpiece. We are literally God’s works of art.

But we don’t always feel like it, do we? On any given day, we…

*...complain about our personalities.

...wished we were taller.

…aspire to have someone else’s body.

...prefer to be gifted like our friend.*

God didn’t make a mistake in creating you. He did not miscalculate any part of bringing you into existence. He knew every aspect of your being before you took a breath of air outside your mother’s womb. He set your hair texture, eye color, height, and personality makeup. And in doing all of this in His perfect way, He knew exactly how He would use your unique composition to impact our world.

So, the next time you feel bad about yourself or wish you looked differently, remember that God did not make a mistake. Quite the contrary. You are His work of art. You are His workmanship.

Reflect

• In your own words, write down what “I am God’s workmanship” means to you.
• Repeat “I am God’s workmanship” throughout your day — set a timer and say it every hour so that it will be deeply rooted in you. Write it on a card and place it where you can see it often.
• Think of a situation you have faced or will face where you can apply this truth.

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I Am Forgiven and Free From Condemnation

God’s forgiveness extends to the worst offenders and to anyone who wishes to receive it—not because of who we are, but because of who He is. — Charles Swindoll

People have a hard time extending forgiveness toward others. We hold hostage the forgiveness that we should offer someone else. Not only that, but we beat ourselves up over our poor choices and even struggle to accept that we can be forgiven.

God’s unexplainable love for us was displayed for us by His selfless act of sending His Son to earth. Jesus willingly left the comforts of heaven, next to His Father, in order to pay the most severe penalty for you and for me. He died on a cross and thankfully, rose from the grave on the third day. His sacrifice redeemed us and paid for any sin: past, present, or future. Because of God’s love for us, we are forgiven. Let that sink in: we are forgiven.

*Not because we are good but because He is good.

Not because we deserve it but because Jesus paid for our sins.*

In addition to receiving God’s forgiveness, we are free from condemnation. What that means is that God does not condemn us in any way once we become Christ followers. The blaming voices we hear from others as well as our spiritual enemy hold no power—or they shouldn’t. We can't let any accusation keep us from living the lives God has given us. As the Message version of Romans 8:1 says, “we no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud.”

So, let’s try something different when we are bombarded with condemning thoughts. Let’s recognize them, and speak truth over our minds. Yes, we have all made mistakes and have not lived up to God’s standard. But, God lavishes us daily with His perfect mercy and grace. Because of that, we are forgiven and free from condemnation.

Reflect

• In your own words, write down what “I am forgiven and free from condemnation” means to you.
• Repeat “I am forgiven and free from condemnation” throughout your day — set a timer and say it every hour so that it will be deeply rooted in you or write it on a card and place it where you can see it often.
• Think of a situation you have faced or will face where you can apply this truth.

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I Am God’s Child

The child of God works not for life, but from life; he does not work to be saved but because he is saved. — Charles Spurgeon

Every human being who has lived has a biological mother and father. Whether we have met them or not, we have them. We are their offspring. Some of us have parents that chose us, and we became their children through adoption.

Remembering your upbringing as a child might evoke great memories and cherished traditions. For some people, your experiences conjure up negative thoughts. Maybe your relationship with your earthly parents has positively enforced your view of God, or maybe it tainted how you see God’s love for you.

Regardless of your past viewpoint of your family, your Heavenly Father longs to fill your life with love and peace. John 1:12 says that if we receive Jesus and believe in His name, we get the right to become children of God. So, we’ve all been adopted! We are God’s kids and nothing can change that. His love for us and commitment to us is steadfast even if we sin catastrophically. Because of Jesus, God’s vast love covers us every single day.

So, whenever we face situations where we feel utterly defeated, we must remember that we are chosen, children of God. Whenever we feel like no one loves us and feel completely alone, we must remember that we are chosen, children of God. Whenever we feel neglected and overlooked, we must remember that we are chosen, children of God. The Creator of the universe, the Great I Am, the Almighty God chose you. You are a child of God!

Reflect

• In your own words, write down what “I am God’s child” means to you.
• Repeat “I am God’s child” throughout your day — set a timer and say it every hour so that it will be deeply rooted in you or write it on a card and place it where you can see it often.
• Think of a situation you have faced or will face where you can apply this truth.

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Know Who You Are

Being consumed by what people think of you is the fastest way to forget what God thinks of you. — Craig Groeschel

Who are you?

When someone asks us that question, the first thing we typically mention is one of the duties or roles we perform daily. I’m a doctor. I’m a stay-at-home mom. I’m a firefighter. I’m a writer. But, that’s actually not who we are; that’s what we do.

It’s understandable that our response is to tell someone what we do. It’s as natural as breathing because what we do, well, it’s what we do every day. Whether we like what we do or not, it can’t be what defines us. If it is, our identity will be misplaced because our jobs and roles will change throughout our lives. And with a misplaced identity, we live a life with little contentment and one always striving for acceptance.

As Christ followers, our identity comes from who God says we are, not who others say we are. Yet, every day we believe things about ourselves that are untrue. These untruths don’t line up with the Truth about us according to the Bible. Not only is it easy to assume our identities from what we do—often, we’re labeled by those around us:

*Loser

Quitter

Alcoholic

Cheater

Lazy

Workaholic

Nobody*

Those words, those people, and those descriptions are not who we are. If you’ve never understood your true identity as a Christian, this Bible Plan will help you begin this lifelong pursuit of knowing your real self. God calls you:

*His Child

Forgiven One

His Masterpiece

New in Christ

More Than a Conqueror

Safe From the Evil One

Citizen of Heaven*

Over the next nine days of this Plan, we’ll learn more about who we are in Christ. Knowing who we are as Christ followers is essential in our walk with Jesus. When we know who we are, we’ll know what to do.

Reflect

• What roles or labels have been given to you that you love? (i.e., father, teacher, friend, beautiful, athletic.)
• Is there a negative label or role that has followed you most of your life? Who gave it to you—others or self?

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel guilty."

We’ve all had thoughts that try to make us feel guilty, such as: "You don’t do enough. Look at what you’ve done wrong. You’re not good enough. You don’t say the right things. You don’t measure up. You don’t do as much for others as you should. You eat too much."

This line of thinking produces guilt, which leads to self-hatred, anger toward others, bad decisions, harsh words, procrastination, and fear.

JESUS DECLARES YOU: NOT GUILTY

This doesn’t mean that you’ve never sinned or done wrong. This means that He washed away all your sin and guilt with His blood. The Word of God declares Jesus as our guilt offering, thus declaring us free from guilt.

SEE WHAT GOD SEES

Accept Colossians 1:22, which says that through Jesus’ blood, "He presents you holy and faultless and unblamable in the Father’s eyes."When God sees you, He sees Jesus—like when Jacob went before his father Isaac with the hair, skin, and scent of his brother. The father saw Jacob as if he were Esau (Genesis 27:15-27). And He sees you as if you were Jesus—without guilt.

MEDITATE ON JOB 10:7

"According to your knowledge, I am indeed not guilty..." (NASB) When a person is born again, they are cleansed of sin and guilt by the blood of Jesus, and therefore not guilty.

WHEN YOU BLOW IT, DON'T DENY IT

Admit it. Confess it. 1 John 1:9 says, "If you confess your sin, He is faithful and just to forgive you and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness."

IT’S ALREADY DONE! BELIEVE THAT IT IS ALREADY DONE

The last words of Jesus on the cross were, "It is finished". At that moment, the price was paid for your sin and guilt. Hebrews 1:3 says, "He cleansed us from our sin."

STOP THINKING THAT YOU HAVE TO FEEL GUILTY TO BE FORGIVEN

Sometimes we think we owe it to people to feel guilty and bad for everything. Stop thinking that. You don’t owe anyone anything. Don’t think guilt somehow pays for something. The blood of Jesus paid it all. When we feel like we owe God guilt or we owe it to others to wallow in guilt, it’s an insult to His blood.

STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T DONE

We often punish ourselves with self-condemnation. We will never do enough for God. That’s why Jesus did it all. He paid for sin, the curse, and our failure. Our job is to believe.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

Jesus has declared me not guilty. Even when I feel I don’t do enough, or that I’m not good enough, God says that faith in Him is enough. I don’t have to feel guilty to be forgiven. I am forgiven by faith in Jesus. Today I stop beating myself up about all that I’ve done or haven’t done. I don’t have to be perfect. He already is—therefore, I rest my faith in Him, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from a negative attitude.

Attitude IS everything. It is a mindset that takes precedence over all other facts. And I want us to obliterate negativity from our lives. You CAN control whether life is easy or hard, by your attitude. So many people look at things in a negative way, expect negative things to happen, and speak themselves into negative results. They never grow. So...

GOD IS A YES GOD

2 Corinthians 1:20—"All the promises of God are YES!" He says YES to everything He has promised. He’s a positive God. And you are made in His image.

CAN IT!

Success comes in CANS, not in cannots! Philippians 4:13 says, "I CAN do all things through Christ which strengthens me."

GET RID OF THE NEGATIVE PSYCHIC IN YOU

The "negative psychic" in you presumes you know what people are thinking about you and it’s usually bad. "She thinks I’m an idiot"; "I can tell he’s always judging me" ...etc. The only person’s thoughts that matter about you are God’s, and THEY ARE GOOD.

STOP SEEING GIANTS AROUND YOU. AND START SEEING THE GIANT IN YOU!

Greater is He that is in you. Begin to see yourself conquering everything!

BE A THERMOSTAT, NOT A THERMOMETER

A thermostat SETS the temperature. It doesn’t read it. Set the thermostat of your attitude to "ABOVE ONLY" thinking. Deuteronomy 28:13 says, "You will be ABOVE ONLY and not beneath." The NIV says, "YOU WILL ALWAYS BE AT THE TOP."Refuse to accept any other way of thinking or living.

MAKE YOUR GREATEST DISCOVERY TODAY!

The greatest discovery in life is that you can change your life by changing the attitude of your mind. In Mark 9:23, Jesus said, "If you can believe, all things are possible."

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

My life is getting easier not harder! I focus on the good things God has done in my life. I believe all things are possible! I look for opportunity to come my way because of my hope in Jesus. I’m above ONLY and not beneath. I am the head and not the tail. My attitude of faith and expectation in God takes precedence over all other facts... beginning today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the feelings and thoughts that say, "I'm overwhelmed!"

Everything you see in this world was created by God in six days. He's in the business of getting a lot accomplished in little time. And He lives in you! You don't have to carry your burden alone. Most people don't understand what Jesus meant when He said in Matthew 11:29, "Take My yoke upon you."

A yoke is a harness placed upon two oxen. It causes them to plow together. So, when one gets weak or overwhelmed, he can continue by being pulled by the other. When we feel weighed down, we need to remember, we are yoked to Him. Jesus is attached to us and will carry the load for us.

CAST YOUR CARES UPON GOD. HE WILL CARE FOR YOU

How? Be honest. Tell Him what’s wrong. Ask Him to carry it for you and believe He will. Remember, after you give Him your cares, don’t run to pick them back up. Trust Jesus to carry the load for you.

SEE YOURSELF ATTACHED, OR YOKED, TO GOD

He holds you up and pulls you up when you are weak and overwhelmed. You are one with Him. When you feel weak and burdened, remember that He is carrying you.

BEGIN TO BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN HANDLE ANYTHING

Start believing this today. Mark 9:23 says, "All things are possible for those who believe."

FEAST ON THIS THOUGHT: NOTHING IS TOO DIFFICULT FOR GOD

If nothing is too difficult for Him, and He lives in you, then nothing is too difficult for you. You will make it!

GOD WILL COMPLETE THOSE THINGS THAT CONCERN YOU

As you surrender those concerns to God, they become His responsibility. He will complete, fulfill, perfect, and bring those things to pass. He will lift your burden and finish what He started in your life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I can handle anything today, because I am yoked to Jesus. Today I refuse to be overwhelmed. I cast all my cares on Jesus. He cares for me and will carry my load.

Nothing is too difficult for God. Therefore, I declare that nothing is too difficult for me today! He is the author and finisher of my faith, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "Things aren't getting better, they are getting worse!"

This thinking is not an option today or EVER! No matter how bad things have gotten financially or in ANY AREA OF YOUR LIFE, God has promised that they will get better.

THE PATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS GETS BRIGHTER AND BRIGHTER UNTIL THE FULL DAY

Expect it to get brighter today!

YOU HAVE A COVENANT OF INCREASE FROM GOD

Psalm 115:14 says, "May the Lord give you increase." Deuteronomy 1:11 says, "May the Lord increase you a thousand times and bless you as He has promised." Expect!

ELIMINATE THE "HALF EMPTY GLASS" MENTALITY

In fact, don’t accept it "half full" either! Think: My cup runs over!

YOUR LIFE IS GOING TO END UP BETTER THAN IT STARTED!

Ecclesiastes 7:8 says, "Better is the end of a thing than the beginning." Haggai 2:9 says, "The latter days of this house shall be greater than the former."

LOOK AT HOW GOD DOES THINGS

He takes us from law to grace; from sin to righteousness; from sickness to health; from defeat to victory; therefore, expect things to get better and better in every area of your life.

EXPECT THE BEST TODAY!

In Luke 15:22, the father said, "Bring the best robe, and put it on my son." You are God’s child. He wants the best for you. Believe for goodness and mercy to follow you all the days of your life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

No matter what is happening in this world, things are getting better and better for me! God has made me righteous through His blood; therefore, my path is getting brighter and brighter every day.

My inner man is being renewed, day by day. I have a covenant of increase and God is increasing me, and all that I have, more and more. I expect the best today. He has saved the best for last, and therefore I expect my coming days to be better than my past days, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "God is mad at me."

Many people think the reason bad things are happening is because God is mad or against them. Or perhaps you don't think He's overtly against you, but that He's just not aggressively helping you. If you think God is mad at you, you'll feel discouraged and rejected. You won't expect good things to happen.

Let's take this thought captive. The word, captive, means: "to conquer with a sword." We conquer wrong thinking with the sword of God's Word!

GOD IS NOT MAD AT YOU; HE IS MAD ABOUT YOU!

This is something I started saying many years ago when I discovered God’s love. When you accept this thought, you will have confidence, expectation, and peace. How do I know this is true? Romans 8:38–39 says, "Nothing can separate you from the love of God..." You are forgiven, and you are LOVED.

THINK THIS NEW THOUGHT: GOD LOVES ME AS MUCH AS HE LOVES JESUS

In John 17:23, Jesus says to the Father, "...that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, as much as You have loved Me." What an amazing truth. God loves you as much as He loves Jesus!

HE THINKS PRECIOUS THOUGHTS ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME!

Psalm 139:17–18 says, "How precious are Your thoughts toward me, O God... If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You!"

WHAT GOD SAID TO JESUS IS THE SAME FOR YOU

"You are My beloved Son. In You, I am well-pleased." (Mark 1:11) Hallelujah! He doesn’t sound mad at Jesus. He sounds mad about Him! Well, 1 John 4:17 says, "As He is, so are we."

THERE IS NOTHING GOD IS HOLDING BACK FROM YOU

Romans 8:32 says, "He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not also with Him freely give us all things." Rejoice in this truth!

YOU ARE NOT CONDEMNED

Romans 8:1 says, "There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus..." God approves of you because of your faith in Jesus, not because you have done everything right. God’s love for you is non-negotiable. Jeremiah 31:3 says He loves you with an everlasting love. It is an unstoppable love!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

God is not mad at me; He is mad about me. He loves me as much as Jesus. He thinks precious thoughts about me all the time. I am His beloved, and He is mine!

There is nothing God is holding back from me. He didn’t hold back His best; therefore He won’t hold back the rest.

I refuse to be condemned. I am forgiven. I reject the thought that He is mad at me or against me. God is for me and not against me. His love toward me is unstoppable, in Jesus’ Name!

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We've all lost something at one time or another. If it hasn't been money, it's been time, relationships, opportunity, peace, or HOPE. Well, today we begin to GET IT BACK!

Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "How could I ever recover from this loss?"

LET THIS PERMEATE YOUR MIND: GOD IS A GOD OF RESTORATION

Joel 2:25–26 says, "I will restore the years that have been lost."Whether it’s lost years, lost opportunity, lost finances, bad decisions, or what others have done to you—God will restore. He is the God of restoration.

DITCH THE MENTALITY OF SETTLING

We must refuse to settle. The ten lepers wouldn’t settle for their leprosy (Luke 17:11-19). They cried out to Jesus. The woman with the demon-possessed daughter wouldn’t settle with her daughter’s condition (Matthew 15:22). Bartimaeus wouldn’t settle with blindness (Mark 10:46-52). He wouldn’t stop until he recovered his sight. REFUSE to settle for the way things are, and choose the pursuit of God.

REALIZE THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO GO TO HIM AND TO ASK HIM TO AVENGE YOU

In Luke 18, the unjust judge avenged the widow because of her persistence. HOW MUCH MORE will our just and loving God avenge His children!

ALL THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE YES

He has promised restoration and recovery—so ask Him for them TODAY. God wants you to recover more than you do. Believe this.

BELIEVE THE PROMISE: THE THIEF HAS TO REPAY SEVEN-FOLD WHAT HE'S STOLEN

The devil is the thief. And Jesus has defeated him. He has given us authority over him. You have the right to get your stuff back. Jesus paid for it. Whatever good thing that has been lost in your life is coming back.

PROPHESY TO THE DRY BONES IN YOUR LIFE

Speak to whatever is lost and command it to come back. Use your words. Job 22:28 says, "I shall decree a thing and it will be so."

EXPECT RECOVERY!

"You shall surely overtake your enemies and you shall recover all"

(1 Samuel 30:8). Restoration and the recovery of what has been lost in our lives is a divine promise. Stand on it today.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I will recover all that has been lost in my life. I expect the restoration of lost relationships, lost money, lost hope, and lost opportunities. I will not settle for loss and lack. God will avenge me. He will restore what has been stolen from me. I ask Him and expect Him to avenge me of all that has been lost in my life. I call forth a seven-fold return of what has been taken from me, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today, we are fasting from anger—thoughts like, "I feel angry," or, "They make me so mad."

Anger is a powerful emotion that obviously can hurt ourselves and others. It leads to bad decisions, damaged relationships, stress, and physical sickness.

DISCOVER THE POWER WITHIN YOU

Remember, anger comes from a sense of powerlessness. When we feel powerless to change something, we get afraid, leading us to anger. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but power, love, and a sound mind." Meditate on this verse. You have power.

LISTEN QUICKLY AND SPEAK SLOWLY

James 1:19 says, "Be quick to hear, slow to speak, then the result is that you will be slow to anger!" Follow this simple pattern, and anger will lose its grip.

REALIZE THAT ANGER DOES NOT WORK

It doesn’t produce or achieve anything. James 1:20 says, "For the anger of man does not achieve (work, produce) the righteousness of God." If you had an employee that didn’t work, produce, or achieve, you would fire them, right? Fire your anger from your life. It doesn’t achieve anything.

DEAL WITH UNRESOLVED CONFLICT TODAY!

Ephesians 4:26 says, "Do not let the sun go down on your anger."Make peace with whomever you have something against today. Don’t let it fester. You’ll be amazed at how much less you will feel angry.

IT'S OK TO FEEL ANGER, BUT DIRECT IT THE RIGHT WAY—TOWARDS THE DEVIL

Notice, the next verse goes on to say, "Don’t give the devil an opportunity to work." (Ephesians 4:27) The devil wants you to blame others for your anger. But realize, there’s no one to blame but the devil! And like a soldier with a machine gun, who just discovered the enemy, turn your weapons completely on him. Use your anger to resist the devil by speaking the Word with an aggressive force, and eliminate his opportunity to work!

GET THE WHOLE PICTURE

So often, the reason we get mad or afraid is that we only see a snapshot of what’s really going on. As soon as anger comes, ask God to open your eyes to see the big picture. He did it for Elisha’s servant. He will do it for you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I am free from the power of anger. I have power over it! I have power, love, and a sound mind. I will not act rashly, but choose to listen quickly and speak slowly. I say to anger: You are fired!

I refuse to blame anyone for my angry feelings. I will use my aggressive feelings against the devil by speaking the Word of God and resisting him firmlyin my faith today, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, "What’s wrong with me?"

The constant awareness of our "falling short" is where the devil and religion wants to keep us. This keeps us defeated and hemmed in by shame, rather than liberated through our divine nature. 2 Peter 1:4 says, "Through His promises, we share in the divine nature of God and escape the corruption that is in the world through lust."

UNDERSTAND THE GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

2 Corinthians 5:21 says, "He who knew NO sin, was made to be sin FOR US, that we would be MADE the righteousness of God." This is the greatest EXCHANGE in human history! Jesus took our sinfulness and imparted to us His righteousness–which means we are RIGHT in God’s eyes, not wrong.

AWAKE TO RIGHTEOUSNESS

1 Corinthians 15:34 (AMP) says, "Awaken to righteousness; and you will not sin." When God thinks of you, He thinks of a victorious, conquering, strong, powerful, wise, and holy son or daughter. He sees you as a mighty champion— the head and not the tail. Righteousness means: to stand in His presence without a sense of guilt, shame, inferiority, or condemnation.

REJECT SIN-CONSCIOUSNESS

When you are always conscious of what’s wrong, you will DO wrong. When you are always conscious of BEING the righteousness of God—you will DO right. You’ll act on the outside how you see yourself on the inside.

ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO DO WHAT HE DOES BEST

1 Corinthians 2:12 says, "...We have received the Spirit of God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God." A key ministry of the Holy Spirit is to REVEAL what is already yours (NOT TO REVEAL TO YOU ALL THAT IS WRONG IN YOUR LIFE).

DWELL ON WHAT’S RIGHT RATHER THAN WHAT’S WRONG

Go through the Scripture regarding who you are in Christ, what is yours in Christ, and what you can do in Christ. It’s staggering. Flood your mind with this new way of thinking.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I am the righteousness of God, through the blood of Jesus. I stand in the presence of God without guilt, shame, inferiority, or condemnation. I awake to righteousness and believe it will lead me to a victorious life. I am a joint heir with Jesus. When God looks at me, He sees His blood. He thinks of me as a conquering, powerful, and holy son or daughter. I will not think of myself as anything less or more than what God thinks of me in Jesus' Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel stressed out."

Stress is a powerful mindset that we are going to dismantle. It is a collection of thoughts or fears that bear down on your mind until they penetrate you and control your emotions, your health, and your relationships.

KNOW YOUR ENEMY

The real enemy is thinking that you have to get rid of the enemy. Psalm 23:5 says that He prepares a table (celebration) in the presence of your enemies. Begin to celebrate and praise God in the midst of the pressure, problem, or bad news. That’s when the enemy loses its power.

THE PRINCE OF PEACE LIVES IN YOU!

(Colossians 1:27) Peace comes from the presence of God, not the absence of problems. Meditate on the fact that God’s presence is in you and with you. Jesus said "I am with you always."

YOUR TREASURE IS GREATER THAN YOUR TROUBLE

In 2 Corinthians 4:6–8, Paul said, "We are troubled on every side, but not stressed." Why? Because he knew he had a treasure inside, the power to speak God’s Word, and the ability to change the situation.

BE CERTAIN YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE IT

(1 John 4:18) Flood your mind with thoughts of love—God’s love for you, and what He was willing to do to rescue you. If He would die for you, while you were in sin and separated from God, there’s just nothing He wouldn’t do for you! Think on that, and fear will leave.

YOU'RE NOT UNDER STRESS; YOU'RE OVER IT

You are seated with Christ in heavenly places—Ephesians 2:1-6. Live life from above—from God’s perspective. You’re above ONLY and not underneath (Deuteronomy 28:13). The battle is already won. Jesus did it all. Your fight is simply to believe that. That’s when stress leaves.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I am free from the power of stress. I don't have to get rid of all my problems to get rid of stress. I have a table in the presence of my enemies. They have NO power over me.

The Prince of Peace lives in me. I am certain I will make it. I am going to the other side. The battle is already won. Jesus did it all. My treasure is greater than my trouble, and I am above stress and not underneath it, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "This is a scary time to be living in."

When you look around at all the news & evil in the world—whether it's natural disasters, terror, rumors of wars, disease, depression, etc., it can be pretty scary.

There is much fear in this world, but it doesn't have to control you or your loved ones!

KNOW YOUR AUTHORITY

In Luke 10:19, Jesus said: "Behold I have given you authority… over all the power of the enemy." The devil doesn’t push us around. We push him around! Whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven—Matthew 18:18. You’re never afraid of what you have authority over.

RECEIVE PEACE AS A GIFT!

Simply accept it today! Jesus said: My peace I GIVE you, not as the world gives—John 14:27. We receive peace, not as something dependent on circumstances—it is a gift. Therefore, we don’t have to be afraid.

REMEMBER WHAT YOU HAVE—AND WHAT YOU "HAVE NOT"

2 Timothy 1:7 says, "God has NOT given you a spirit of fear; but POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND."

TAKE YOUR DAILY "PRE-SCRIPTURE" AS YOUR NEW "PRESCRIPTION."

Take a dose of Psalm 91:10, which declares, "NO evil or harm shall befall you, nor shall any disaster or plague come near your tent!"

MEDITATE ON GOOD NEWS FROM JOB

Job 5:19 says, "He will deliver you from six troubles; in seven no evil shall touch you."

LOVES CONQUERS ALL

We give away our power to live in victory, health, and success—when we allow others to determine how we RESPOND. We have the power to forgive, the power to recover, and the power to overcome anything. When we blame others, we give away that power to them.

IN THE DARKEST OF TIMES, GOD PRESENTS HIS MOST STUNNING PERFORMANCES

Expect God to show up!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I receive the gift of PEACE, and therefore I am not troubled. I have power, love, and a sound mind. I have authority over the enemy. No evil or disaster can harm me. God is my Deliverer. I expect God to show up in my life today, in Jesus' name.

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel stuck."

We've all thought that at times, but it's a lie. There's always a way out of what you're in, or a way into what you've been kept out of.

The devil would love for you to believe you are stuck, and that there's no way out of the situation you're experiencing. He wants you discouraged, immobilized, and paralyzed.

BELIEVE IN THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TODAY

Romans 8:26 says, "We don’t always know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit intercedes for us." No matter what your situation is, the Holy Spirit knows how to bring about God’s will for your life, as you ask and thank Him.

THINK THIS THOUGHT TODAY:

PRAYER CHANGES THINGS

There’s nothing you can’t impact through prayer. Prayer gets you unstuck. It gets you moving again. Prayer is powerful. "And all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive."(Matthew 21:22)

BELIEVE THAT FAITH FINDS A WAY. WHENEVER I FEEL STUCK, I REMEMBER THESE WORDS:

FAITH FINDS A WAY

In Mark 2:1–5, the friends of the paralyzed man could not find a way into the house where Jesus was. They were stuck, but they believed there was another way. They went up on the roof and lowered him down through the ceiling tiles, and the man was healed. Why? Because faith found a way! If we don’t think it, we won’t look for it.

REMEMBER, JESUS IS THE 4TH MAN IN THE FIRE

When it seemed like the three men in Daniel 3 were going to be burned in the fiery furnace, Jesus showed up! What was an impossible situation was made possible, because Jesus was with them. And He is with you now!

JESUS IS YOUR WAY

"I am the way, the truth, and the life." (John 14:6) He is the way when there just seems to be no way. He is your way out of whatever situation you are in. Expect Him to make a way.

JUST THINK NEXT STEPS

When Jesus was tempted to not go to the cross, the Bible says, "He went forward a little..." (Mark 14:35, KJV). When you feel stuck, like there’s nothing you can do, just take a step. Don’t think about all the steps. Just take the next one. In a relationship, the first step may be just saying you’re sorry. If it’s finances, maybe it’s just cutting one area of spending or giving one extra offering. Move forward a little!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

The Holy Spirit is interceding for me when I feel stuck. He is moving in me and through me. I think and believe there is always a way. Even when it seems like there is no way, Jesus is the Way. He is with me no matter what fire I'm facing. When I feel stuck, I will think about one step I can take that will move me towards healing, blessing, and God's will for my life, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says: "God must be rewarding them and not me." One of the things that make us most unhappy is when we compare ourselves to others and to what they have. When we compare, we despair. So...

GOD HAS ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE

Psalm 145:16 says that He satisfies the desire of EVERY living thing. His reward for one person doesn’t come at the expense of someone else.

WHAT DO YOU DESIRE?

Freedom? Joy? Provision? A better relationship with someone? He will satisfy your desire. Ask Him to right now.

SETTLE THIS: GOD HONORS HIS WORD ABOVE ANYTHING

Cling to His Word, and you will get honored with it. Promotion, increase, and rewards will come.

GET YOUR THOUGHTS OFF THEM AND ON HIM

Fix your eyes on Jesus. He is the source of all that you could ever want or need. Every good and perfect gift comes from above (James 1:17). Look UP, not OUT.

IT'S EASIER TO SEEK HIM THAN YOU THINK

Seeking God is not about our effort. It’s about LOOKING TO Jesus as your source and discovering His way of thinking and looking at things. As we think His way (His Word), we will believe like Him. Our faith will soar! Manifestations WILL COME. That is what it means to seek Him.

SEE OTHER PEOPLE’S ABUNDANCE AS A

PREDICTION OF YOURS

The testimony of what Jesus has done for someone else is a prophecy of what He can do for you.

EXPECT FAVOR

Favor surrounds the righteous on every side! And you are the righteousness of God, simply by being in Christ.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

God is MY Rewarder. I adopt His thinking regarding my life and situation. I fix my eyes on Him, and He finishes my faith. Favor surrounds me, promotion surrounds me, and God's rewards surround me like a shield, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we’re fasting from the thought that says: "I can't control my emotions."

We all have emotions, but unfortunately sometimes THEY have us!

God created us to live with positive and healthy emotions. It's the negative ones that can harm our lives, our relationships, and our future. The idea that we are "victims" of our emotions because of our gender, our culture, our ethnicity, or our personality type, has to be eliminated.

OUR EMOTIONS ARE THE RESULT OF OUR THOUGHTS

If you think sad thoughts, you will become sad. If you think joyful and faith-filled thoughts, you will become happy. As a man thinks within, so is he.

REJECT THE BELIEF THAT YOUR EMOTIONS ARE THE RESULT OF YOUR CULTURE, ETHNICITY, OR GENDER

Your culture may be more or less expressive of emotions, but we are all spiritual beings with the power to rule over our emotions with the Word of God.

YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN SELF-CONTROL

It is in you! 2 Timothy 1:7 says, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control." (NET Bible) Galatians 5:23 says, "The fruit of the Spirit includes SELF-CONTROL, and the Spirit is in you!"

BELIEVE YOU ARE IN CONTROL

As you control your thoughts, you will control your emotions. THEN, you will not feel the urge to control others!

YOU CAN REMEMBER WHAT HAPPINESS IS

In Lamentations 3:17-24, Jeremiah FORGOT what happiness was, because he talked himself into misery. When he began to think about the goodness of God, JOY WAS RESTORED. Emotions follow thoughts—whether good or bad.

EXPRESS YOUR EMOTIONS UPWARD, AND YOU WON'T NEED TO ALWAYS EXPRESS THEM OUTWARD

When you pour your heart and feelings out to God (no matter how bad they may be), the temptation to explode at others will be diminished.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I am not under the control of my emotions anymore. They are under my control. As I fill my mind with good thoughts, they will become good emotions. I can control my emotions through my thought life, and my thought life is surrendered to God's Word. I have self-control and dominion over my life. And from this day forward, my emotions serve me, rather than control me. I pour my emotions out to God, and I don't need to pour them out to others, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I tried to forgive, but I just don't feel it."

Many people are held back in life because they are waiting for the feeling of forgiveness before they let go. In the meantime, unforgiveness continues its damage against them, while they wait for their feelings to change. Your feelings won’t change until your thoughts do!

FORGIVENESS IS NOT A FEELING

It is a decision to GIVE it as a free gift. Whatever grudge, bitterness, or resentment that you have toward someone will not go away without a choice to "give it" as a gift.

FORGIVE BY FAITH

2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "We live by faith; therefore we forgive by faith."Never let your faith follow your feelings. Your feelings will catch up with your faith.

DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE FEELINGS OF RESENTMENT OR ANGER WHEN THEY TRY TO COME BACK

You’ll be tempted to think, "I don’t feel anything, so nothing has changed. I guess I must not have really forgiven them." This is a lie! This is the thought you must fast from. The moment you forgive someone, as a choice, it’s done, no matter what you feel.

BELIEVE AND BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE FREE FROM THE PAIN AND CONSEQUENCES OF UNFORGIVENESS

Thank God that you are free and healed. As you do this EVERY TIME that you feel those feelings, you will feel less and less of the pain, until it completely vanishes away.

UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF THE WORD:

FOR—GIVE

It simply means to GIVE BEFORE. We need to "give" forgiveness BEFORE the person apologizes, BEFORE they change, and most importantly BEFORE you feel anything. Just as faith works by believing God’s promises BEFORE they show up (Mark 11:24-25), forgiveness works BEFORE you feel it. When you forgive BEFORE you feel good feelings about that person, you are living in the highest level of faith.

MEDITATE ON WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU, RATHER THAN WHAT PEOPLE HAVE DONE TO YOU

Psalm 103:2-4 says, "Bless the Lord O my soul and forget none of His benefits—He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your diseases, redeems your life from destruction, crowns you with loving-kindness and compassion." Think on these things.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I accept that forgiveness is not a feeling. It’s a decision. Beginning today, I expect the bitter feelings, the problems, and the unanswered prayers to change because of the choice I have made.

I forgive by faith, which means that as I act on the Word of God and declare my forgiveness out loud, I am walking in forgiveness, whether I feel something or not.

I am forgiven and I am a forgiver! I choose to forgive others (AND MYSELF), BEFORE they change, before they deserve it, and before I feel it. I focus on what God has done for me, rather than what others have done to me, and therefore, I am free. In Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says: "I just can't forgive myself."

Who hasn't thought that at one time or another? The devil would love to keep us in self-condemnation for the things we have done or failed to do. He knows it paralyzes us and prevents us from making the impact that God intended for us.

REALIZE THAT WE ONLY DESERVE FORGIVENESS BECAUSE OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS

It’s not because our mistakes "never happened," or "it wasn’t that bad." Give up rationalizations and excuses, and simply receive God’s mercy and grace.

IT WAS THAT BAD, BUT GOD IS EVEN MORE GOOD!

James 2:13 says, "Mercy triumphs over judgment." His mercy toward you TRIUMPHS over your self- judgment. In Luke 22:34, Peter denied the Lord three times, and Jesus forgave him. Later, Peter preached the first sermon after Jesus rose from the dead, and 3000 people were saved in a day! Peter was able to forgive himself when he knew Jesus had accepted him. In the same way, you too, have been accepted by God, no matter what you have done—simply by believing in His finished work on the cross.

GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO HOLD ANYTHING AGAINST YOURSELF

God doesn’t hold anything against you. Forgiving yourself is simply AGREEING with God. His standard is absolute perfection, and He forgives you. Psalm 103:12 says, "As far as east is from west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us."

STOP REHEARSING WHAT YOU DID

It’s done. It’s over. Now accept the second chance (or third or fourth...) that God offers. Philippians 3:13 says, "Forgetting what lies behind, and reaching forward..." Reaching forward starts in your thought life.

BELIEVE THAT GUILT DOESN'T COME FROM GOD

He doesn’t impose guilt on you to try to get you to stop doing something. Romans 2:4 says, "It is His goodness that draws us to repentance." Since this guilt and shame doesn’t come from God, there can be only one other source—the devil. James 4:7 says, "Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

GIVE UP THE SELF-PUNISHMENT

Some people think subconsciously: "I’ll make myself feel bad to pay for what I’ve done." Why should we pay the price that has ALREADY been paid for what we’ve done wrong? Stop beating yourself up. By trying to "pay for what we have done", we are doubting & insulting the very blood of Jesus that HAS PAID the price in full. Accept His free gift.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I receive mercy today, because of the blood of Jesus. Though I didn’t deserve it, God proclaims over me, that I am "not guilty". Where I have failed, God’s mercy triumphs over judgment.

I give up my right today to hold ANYTHING against myself. I deserve to be punished, but Jesus took THAT punishment for me. I forget what lies behind and press on, moving forward in my life with God, even though I feel like I have blown it beyond repair.

I reject this guilt and self-condemnation that the devil is trying to put on me. God is the God of second chances. I will no longer try to make myself feel bad to pay for what I’ve done. The price for what I did or failed at has been paid in full by Jesus’ blood!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel like I've failed," or "I've failed in my relationship with God, in my faith, and in my life, etc."

The feeling of failure can be disheartening and depressing. It can keep us in a cycle of defeat.

YOU HAVE COMEBACK DNA IN YOU

Even in what seems like the worst situation, the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. Expect your comeback! You have resurrection DNA in you!

FALLING ISN'T FAILING

Proverbs 24:16 says, "A righteous man falls seven times, but he rises again!" You are righteous in Christ. See yourself as someone who rises up. When you’ve fallen, you have the right to get back up.

JESUS GETS HIS PRAYERS ANSWERED

And He is praying for you, that your faith would not fail. Luke 22:32 tells us that Jesus said to Peter (and to you), "I have prayed for you, that your faith would not fail." You are not going to fail. No shame! Get up.

JESUS IS TURNING TO YOU, NOT FROM YOU!

In Luke 22:61, Jesus turned TO Peter after he denied Him. He didn’t turn FROM him. You are accepted! This acceptance transformed Peter’s life after he hit rock bottom. God accepts you, just like He accepted Peter, even when you’ve failed.

EVEN WHEN YOU'RE DOING POORLY, GOD WILL NOT FAIL YOU

He’s going to make sure you make it. Your relationship with Him was His idea, not yours. He will finish what He started.

IN ONE MOMENT, GOD CAN TURN AROUND YEARS OF APPARENT FAILURE

In Esther 9:1, God’s people were about to be destroyed, but God suddenly delivered them. In only ONE DAY, the tables were turned, and God transformed certain defeat into total victory! If God could accomplish this for them, He can do it for you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT !!!

I have comeback DNA in me! It’s my new nature to always rise, even when I’ve fallen. I have the blood-bought right to get back up when I’ve failed! Jesus doesn’t turn from me when I’ve fallen; He turns to me and prays for me. I cannot fail. He will not fail me. His love will never fail toward me. I am expecting God to turn my failures and frustrations around beginning today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "It's just so hard to be a Christian."

We are going to break this mentality once and for all, because it is the single most often misunderstood concept that is keeping believers defeated.

Jesus said to take His yoke because it's easy and His burden is light. That's the grace of God! He did the heavy lifting, and now our job is to enter into His rest.

IT'S NOT HARD TO BE SOMETHING YOU ALEADY ARE

Jesus made you a Christian, and there’s nothing that can change that. You’re a new creation! You are already more than a conqueror! You don’t have to TRY to be a human. You are one! In the same way: You ARE a Christian!

IT IS HE WHO MADE US, AND NOT WE OURSELVES

Selah—pause and think on that. HE MADE YOU A CHRISTIAN. And you can’t undo what God has done.

JESUS DID IT ALL

When He said, "It is finished," in John 19:30, He meant: "The debt is paid; the sentence is served; the victory is won! I did everything necessary for you to be saved and at peace." Now, just believe it.

START REALIZING "CHRISTIAN" MEANS "CHRIST-IN"

He is in you. It’s impossible for you to fail at being a Christian, when the anointing (Christ) is at work within you.

HIS YOKE IS EASY

Reverse your thinking. Think, "It’s easy to be a Christian." His yoke is easy. His burden is light. You are yoked/connected/hitched to Him!

REST IN THE FACT THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT

God is not holding you to a perfect standard. Jesus is your perfection. Just rest in this truth!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

It is easy to live the Christian life because God already made me more than a conqueror. Jesus did it all! His life is in me. His love is in me. His power is in me. His Spirit is in me. Therefore, I cannot fail as a Christian! I am not alone, and never will be. I am yoked to Him, and that’s why I can enjoy my relationship WITH God, rather than strive to fulfill a duty FOR God. I am free, in Jesus’ Name!

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Most people know the benefits of fasting from food, but fasting from wrong thinking has been an untapped treasure & force—until now! As you continue this amazing journey and tap into this power, you will be transformed!

Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I don't have enough."

This is a mindset that says, "I don’t have enough money. I don’t have enough time. I don’t have enough friends. I don’t have enough education, etc."

These thoughts build an invisible fence that keeps you in the backyard of lack and deficiency.

BELIEVE IN GOD'S ABUNDANT PROVISION

Our God calls Himself: El Shaddai, the God of more than enough. We have more than enough of God living inside of us. Let’s stop thinking in terms of not enough and start thinking in terms of more than enough.

THINK MULTIPLICATION

God said: Be fruitful and multiply. He is a multiplier, and so are you. Believe in the God of multiplication!

THINK APPLE ORCHARD

An 🍎 seed becomes an 🍎 orchard. One little seed becomes more than enough apples for a whole community! Believe in the power of a seed.

SEED MEETS NEED

Remember, even God cannot multiply a seed that you don’t sow. Sow a seed.

BE PATIENT

Farmers understand there is seed, time, and harvest. Don’t forget that time is the connector between the seed and the harvest.

GOD IS NOT TRYING TO GET SOMETHING FROM YOU; HE'S TRYING TO GET SOMETHING TO YOU.

Trust. Let go. As you let go of what you have in your hand, you are able to receive what God is trying to put in your hand! Give, and it will be given back to you in good measure.

THINK IT AND SAY IT !!!

I always have enough, because Philippians 4:19 says, "God shall supply ALL my needs, according to His riches." I always have enough, because My God is more than enough. I believe that seeds meet needs. I am a sower, and therefore I am a reaper. God is a multiplier, and so am I.

I am called to be fruitful and multiply. God is multiplying every good seed that I have ever sown. As I give, He gives back to me good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I can't stop."

Quitting a habit, a sin, or an addiction can be one of the hardest things in life; but it becomes easy when we realize Jesus not only died to forgive our sins, but also to give us power over sin, and to free us from being in bondage to anything.

STOP TRYING TO STOP

Instead, just continue to fast from wrong thinking. Proverbs 23:7 says, "As a man thinks, so is he." Your thoughts will shape your decisions; your decisions will shape your actions; your actions will shape your habits.

AWAKEN TO THE GRACE OF GOD

Romans 6:14 tells us that sin does not have dominion over us "...for we are not under the law but under grace." Embrace the grace! It is the free, unearned, and undeserved love of God!

GRACE EMPOWERS

Titus 2:11 says, "It is the grace of God that enables and instructs us to resist and deny ungodliness." Go to God’s throne of grace right now and ask for His help.

HIS YOKE IS EASY

You are yoked to Jesus. That means He will carry the weight of your struggle and walk you through it.

CHANGE HAPPENS TO YOU, NOT BY YOU

Romans 12:2 says, "Betransformed." This is something that happens TO you, as you renew your mind to God’s Word. It’s happening to you right now as you fast from wrong thinking! And as you fill your mind with God’s goodness, it LEADS you to "repentance" (which is: to change your thinking, Romans 2:4).

"THERE AIN'T NO CAN'T"

(Quote from Mickey to Rocky in the movie, Rocky II) Get rid of "can’t" from your vocabulary and your mindset. You can do all things through Christ.

STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T DONE

We often punish ourselves with self-condemnation. We will never do enough for God. That’s why Jesus did it all. He paid for sin, the curse, and our failure. Our job is to believe.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I am not under the bondage or control of any sin, habit, or problem in my life anymore. I am under the grace of God, giving me dominion over sin and temptation.

I am yoked to Jesus. Therefore, it is His strength that I walk in. As I renew my mind to the Word of God, I am being changed and transformed, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "My life is not that special."

Though hard to admit, this mentality is often under the surface of our lives. It's a mindset that hems us into a mediocre and boring existence.

YOU HAVE A DESTINY

Believe it. Jeremiah 1:5 says, "Before you were formed in your mother’s womb, I knew you and destined you..."

REMEMBER THE SONG, "YOU'RE JUST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. CANT TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU"

This is what God is saying about you! Genesis 16:13 says, "You are the God who sees me!"

YOU CANNOT GO UNNOTICED

Luke 8:47 says, "Then, the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at His feet." You are chosen by God.

JESUS IS COMING OVER!

Remember Zacchaeus climbing up a tree to see Jesus? In Luke 19:5, "Jesus looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, come down. I must stay at your house today.’" He wants to come to YOUR house today. YOU ARE THAT IMPORTANT TO HIM.

YOU ARE THE 🍎 OF THE FATHER'S EYE

Whoever touches you is touching the apple of God’s eye. You are God’s greatest desire. You bring Him great joy!

THINK IT AND SAY IT !!!

I have a destiny. I am chosen by God. I cannot go unnoticed by Jesus. He sees me, and recognizes me, and calls me His own. He is coming over to my house because He loves me and considers me significant. I reject all feelings of insignificance and unimportance. I am the apple of His eye, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from small thinking. THIS IS GOING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING!

Small thinking produces small living. If we set up small expectations for our lives, that's what we'll get. The problem with that mindset is that God is bigger than we ever imagined. He has bigger plans for us more than we’ve ever dreamed. Time to ditch small thinking!

YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL! EVERYTHING CHANGES WHEN WE LET GO OF A SMALL GOD. HOW BIG IS YOUR GOD?

Scientists estimate there are over 100 billion galaxies and 100 billion stars in each of them! And God created them & calls them all by name. He’s BIG.

HOW BIG IS HE?

He’s big enough to take away the sin of the world; to allow us to make mistakes without punishment; to put great dreams in human hearts; & big enough to not have to threaten us to accept Him. He’s a BIG, BIG GOD!

THINK BIG!

Renew your mind to God’s language. For example: "Ask for the nations" (Psalm 2); "Speak to the mountain" (Mark 11); "Your descendants shall be as numerous as the stars" (Genesis 15); "You shall possess the land" (Numbers 13), and so on. God uses big language and gives us big dreams!

ASK BIG! GET YOUR JABEZ ON!

He prayed: "Lord, bless me indeed. Enlarge my territory..." Ask Him that today. "...and God granted his request."Ephesians 3:20 says, "God is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think." Start asking and thinking the way God says to.

NEVER STOP DREAMING AND ENVISIONING A BETTER LIFE

In Acts 2:17 God says, "In the last days I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams." You see? He says, "Old men will dream dreams" because even as we get older, we are not supposed to stop dreaming! God wants you to keep dreaming no matter what!

TAKE YOUR SEAT!

What do I mean? God has seated us with Jesus Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). We have been given a divine authority and divine point of view. That’s how we need to look at life— from our position, seated above all limitations!

IMPRINT THIS ON YOUR HEART AND MIND:ROYALTY DESTROYS INFERIORITY!

Acquaint yourself with your new bloodline. You are royalty in Christ. This makes you reign over life (Romans 5:17). When you know that you are made righteous and made royal by His blood, it makes you as confident and bold as a lion! Believe it!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I give up small thinking. I let go of a small god. I agree with God’s way of looking at things and God’s language. I decide to think bigger and bigger every day, and to ask for the things God said I could ask for. I accept the visions and dreams that the Holy Spirit wants to give me; and I let go of all failure, disappointment, and fear-based thoughts, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says: "That's just the way I am."

One of the things that limits us and keeps us defeated is the opinion we have of ourselves. Over time, we begin to accept a version of ourselves that isn’t God’s version. We also accept other people’s stigmas of us: "He’s shy"; "She’s self-absorbed"; "He’s all talk"; "She’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer".

We often end up living up to the very opinions and expectations that others have had of us because we've been conditioned to do so.

YOU ARE A WORK OF ART—A WORK IN PROGRESS

God is the potter and we are the clay (Jeremiah 18:1-6). God is working on you to make you what He wants you to be. Trust the Artist to make a masterpiece. Be flexible and adaptable. See yourself as a GOOD work in progress.

WITHHOLD JUDGMENT OF YOURSELF (OR OTHERS)

Philippians 1:6 says, "He who began a GOOD work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." Don’t prejudge what your capacity is or what your potential is. He’s only just begun!

GOD DOESN'T THROW YOU OUT

HE NEVER GIVES UP ON YOU. Jeremiah 18:4 says, "The clay was marred, so He made it again." He didn’t discard it. He made it again. Thank God! He’s re-making you!

YOU ARE CHANGING AS YOU READ THIS!

Whatever flaws you have, they are not the final sentence. You are NOW being transformed to the very image of Jesus!

EMBRACE THE GRACE

Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:10, "I AM what I AM by the grace of God." It’s God’s grace IN YOU that is making you what you are. You are not a composite of your parents’ mistakes, your mistakes, or others’ opinions of you. You’re awesome! You are a work of God’s grace.

TAKE ANOTHER LOOK!

The Bible is a mirror that reflects what God and you really look like! We are everything God says we are. As Jesus is, so are we in this world! (1 John 4:17) THAT’S the way you are!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

I am unlimited in my ability to grow and change. God is the potter and I am the clay. I am what God says I am. He began a good work in me, and He will finish it. He is making me into something GOOD. I am His workmanship—His work of art. He’s good at this and has been doing it for a long time! I am not in bondage to my weaknesses and former limitations. They do not define me. Every day and every moment that passes is making me more and more like Jesus!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I haven't done enough."

When things don't go our way, we sometimes have this nagging thought that we're not holy enough or haven't prayed enough to qualify us for God's blessing or favor.

WE GET WHAT JESUS DESERVES

Romans 8:17 tells us that we are joint heirs with Jesus Christ. His inheritance is ours. 1 John 4:17 says, "As He is, so are we in this world." This is the great exchange! We deserved the curse, but instead we get His blessing.

BE COVENANT-MINDED

You have a covenant with God. A covenant is a contract—in this case, a contract that is guaranteed by the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

BE GRACE-MINDED

Grace is when God gives us what we don’t deserve. Hebrews 4:15 says, "Therefore, let us draw near with confidence [boldly] to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

HAVE CONFIDENCE IN GOD, NOT YOURSELF

(1 John 3:20–21). Confidence and faith enables God to answer prayers in our lives.

REJECT CONDEMNATION

It is our heart that condemns us for our mistakes and shortcomings. When we feel condemned, we lose confidence, and then we believe we can’t receive anything from God.

ACCEPT YOUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST

There is now NO condemnation for those who are in Christ! (Romans 8:1)

STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T DONE

We often punish ourselves with self-condemnation. We will never do enough for God. That’s why Jesus did it all. He paid for sin, sickness, the curse, and our failure. Our work, our battle, is to simply believe.

THINK IT AND SAY IT !!!!!

I let go of the mindset that tells me I’m not holy enough, or I haven’t done enough to receive answered prayers. I receive His promises by faith. I am a joint heir with Jesus Christ. I expect to get what He deserves, not what I deserve. The throne of His grace is always open! His river of lavish love- gifts are always flowing towards me! I receive His grace, freely and lavishly, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I feel depressed."

We have all felt it at times. Depression is now the leading cause of disability in the world. So often, depression is anger turned inward at ourselves for our shortcomings and mistakes.

Perhaps you’ve thought: "Life’s a drag; what’s the use; I’ll never be happy." These thoughts are designed to rob you of the joy and confidence that produces supernatural strength in our lives.

STOP CONDEMNING YOURSELF

Condemnation is a mindset that robs you of joy and peace. Romans 14:22 says, "Happy is the man who does not condemn himself..." Don’t condemn yourself because God doesn’t condemn you.

GOD'S STILL WORKING ON YOU!

Philippians 1:6 tells us to lighten up on ourselves. He began a good work in you; He’ll finish it! Trust God that you’re making progress. You’re not standing still.

TAP INTO THE POWER OF BELIEVING

1 Peter 1:8 says: "...though you do not see Him now, you BELIEVE in Him, and are filled with inexpressible and glorious joy." Believe the promise of God regardless of what you feel, and depression will begin to leave.

REJECT SHAME

Jesus took your shame on the cross. No matter what you feel or what you’ve done. We are all dealing with something. If you feel darkness, remember: God is with you, even in the valley.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE

Positive thinking and speaking is contagious, just as negative thinking is. Surround yourself only with those who create an atmosphere of victory with their attitude and words.

REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT HELPLESS

Thoughts of helplessness bring depression. The Holy Spirit is our Helper. He has not left you alone and He will never leave you alone.

DEPRESSION COMES FROM A SENSE OF POWERLESSNESS

You have the power to pray and receive the answer—this sense of power brings joy.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I will never be depressed another day in my life. I decide to stop condemning myself and beating myself up for my shortcomings. I believe God is working in me every day.

I am not a negative thinker. I am positive. God is for me, with me, and in me, therefore depression cannot stay. I am not helpless because I have the Holy Spirit living in me. I command every ounce of depression to loose me and let me go. I command it to be removed and cast into the sea, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I’m feeling offended."

We all know what it’s like to be treated wrongly or unfairly and to be talked about or lied about. It’s easy to become offended and feel that we have the right to feel that way. But this is a destructive trap.

BEING OFFENDED TRAPS YOU

Skandalon (offense) is the trigger of a well-baited trap. When an animal touches the trigger of a snare, it snaps down on him and he is trapped. When you are offended, you are the one caught in the trap. By thinking and knowing this, it will empower you to stay out of the traps.

BEING OFFENDED COMES FROM SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS

We think, "How could they do that to me? I would never have done that!" But we have all sinned. Embrace humility with the sure knowledge that you have failed, too. And offense loses its grip on you.

YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY ATTENTION!

1 Corinthians 13:5 (Amplified Bible) says, "Love (God’s love in us) is not touchy or fretful or resentful." Why? "Because it pays no attentionto a suffered wrong." We get offended when we pay attention to the wrong we have suffered. Stop paying attention. It’s too expensive.

TAKE BACK CONTROL

We let others control us when we pay attention to what they did to us. What God did FOR you is greater than what others have done TO you. Focus on what God has done for you.

EXPRESS UP, NOT OUT

Fully express your anger and hurt out loud to God. Tell Him how much it hurt. Forgive the offender (out loud to God), whether you feel anything or not; and ask Him to heal you.

NOTHING CAN OFFEND YOU

How is that possible? Psalm 119:165 says, "Those who love the Word have great peace, and nothing offends them." One of the meanings of the Greek word for "love" is "attachment". Attach yourself to what God says, and you’ll detach from the power of what others have done or said to you. That’s what it means to love God’s Word.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I am free from being offended. I am free from the emotions of offense, bitterness, and the right to feel mad. I will not be trapped by those feelings. I love God’s Word. I attach myself to what He said and did. I refuse to pay attention to the wrong done to me. I forgive and release those that have hurt me. I express my feelings to God, and I am healed, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I feel like a victim."

Viktor Frankl survived the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz by defining ultimate freedom as the ability "to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances."

The worst prison in the world is the one we put ourselves in—our mind.

NO ONE CAN KEEP YOU IN YOUR CURRENT SITUATION, EXCEPT YOU

We must begin TODAY to accept total responsibility to become victors, not victims. You are MORE than a conqueror—more than a victor.

PEOPLE MAY HAVE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH HOW YOU GOT IN A SITUATION

But only YOU can decide whether you stay in the situation.

THE VICTIM MENTALITY ENDS WHEN WE TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR ATTITUDE AND DIRECTION IN LIFE

Deuteronomy 30:15,19 says, "See, I have set before you this day, life and prosperity and death and adversity . . . so choose life, that both you and your descendants might LIVE (the victorious, abundant, God kind of life)."

ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HELP YOU. FULL RESPONSIBILITY DOESN'T MEAN THAT WE'RE IN IT ALONE

God is on our side, and He will help us. It’s natural to look for help—but let’s get it from God. John 16:13 says, "The Holy Spirit is our Helper!" When you have His help, you don’t need to blame anyone for anything! We blame when we feel helpless—but we’re NOT!

UNDERSTAND THE ROOT WORD OF RESPONSIBILITY IS RESPONSE

We may not be able to control everything that others do to us, but we can control our RESPONSE. In our response, lies our freedom and our growth!

DON'T GIVE AWAY YOUR POWER

We give away our power to live in victory, health, and success—when we allow others to determine how we RESPOND. We have the power to forgive, the power to recover, and the power to overcome anything. When we blame others, we give away that power to them.

TAKE CHARGE OVER WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU

The master said to the servant who hid his talent, "Why didn't you at least invest my money so I could have received interest?" (Matthew 25:24–27) He blamed the master and excused himself. As a result, he fell to the temptation of resentment and fear. He lost everything because he had a victim mentality.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!

No one can keep me down! I am not a victim. I am a victor. I take full responsibility for my responses in life—my attitudes and my decisions. Holy Spirit, I am asking for your help. You live in me, and you are my Helper! I refuse to give away my power by blaming others. I take responsibility for my thoughts, my actions, and my REACTIONS. I abandon the idea that my situation is the fault of anyone else. I am an overcomer. I am more than a conqueror, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "It’s impossible."

Jesus said, "All things are possible to him who believes." What is in your life today that you have given up on or considered impossible? Whatever it is (provided it’s legal!), don’t ever give up. Never, never, never give up.

One Easter weekend, a major political story broke in America. The New York Times asked me, "Since this story is so big, will you be speaking about it at church on Easter?" "It certainly is a big story," I responded, "But SOMEONE RISING FROM THE DEAD IS EVEN BIGGER!"They then asked what I would specifically say about it. I answered, "If a man can rise from the dead, anything is possible!"

So today, let’s fast from the thought that says, "It’s impossible."

THINK ABOUT THE RESURRECTION EVERY DAY

This reveals the miraculous power of God to do anything! We tend to save these thoughts for Easter, but we need to think about the resurrection all the time. It awakens hope and faith in the possibilities of God.

STOP THINKING OR SAYING, "I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT"

Cynicism and skepticism have filled our culture. We need to get out of the habit of questioning and doubting the possibility of things. When you think there is no way, remember that JESUS IS THE WAY!

DEAL WITH THE REAL PROBLEM

It’s not whether God will help. It’s whether we believe. The man with the demon-possessed son came to Jesus and said, "If you can do anything, help us..." Jesus responded and said, "If you can believe..."See? It’s not whether God can do it. It’s whether we can believe it. And remember that faith comes from hearing God’s Word.

YOU ARE BIGGER THAN A MOUNTAIN

Believe that your words move mountains. Matthew 17:20 says, "You shall say to this mountain, ‘Remove from here to there,’ and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you." That’s big! You’re big!

MEDITATE ON PEOPLE WHO HAD AN IMPOSSIBLE TURNAROUND

Abraham was 99 years old when he had a son. Sarah was 90! Moses parted the Red Sea. The list goes on and on. Find those people in the Bible and fill your mind with their testimonies. Hebrews 12:1 says, "We have a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us..." If it could happen for them, it can happen for you, and it will.

GOD CAN'T LIE

There is only ONE THING in this world that is impossible: it’s impossible for God to lie. Don’t throw away your confidence in God’s promises. He will fulfill them.

THINK IT AND SAY IT !!!!

All things are possible for me because I believe God’s Word. All of His promises are possible because all His promises are "Yes"; and He can’t lie. Jesus is the WAY when it seems like there is no way. Faith comes as I hear God’s Word; and faith moves the impossible mountain as I speak God’s Word today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from what I call the "problem-focused" mentality. The problem-focused mentality just sees and reports the problem.

NEVER BE SATISFIED WITH JUST RECOGNIZING A PROBLEM

There are enough critics and complainers in the world. The world needs solution-minded people, not just those who can report a problem.

WE ARE COMPENSATED IN LIFE FOR THE PROBLEMS WE SOLVE, NOT THE PROBLEMS WE MERELY RECOGNIZE

In Genesis 41, Joseph not only recognized the famine coming, but he offered a solution for the famine. As a result, he became the most powerful man in the world. Even Pharaoh bowed his heart to Joseph and recognized his power.

LOVE MATH!

What do I mean? Mathematics is a great discipline because it proves there is a solution to every problem. Whether you liked math in school, we need to get this: there is a solution to everything. Look for it.

YOU HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST

With His mind, you will find His solutions. With every problem man created, God had a solution. And you have His mind!

LEAN ON THE HOLY SPIRIT

As we are led by the Holy Spirit and pray in the Holy Spirit, we bring His solutions into our situation. Romans 8:26–27 says, "the Spirit helps our weaknesses. For we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us . . . according to the will [solutions] of God."

STOP TALKING ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND START TALKING TO IT

Jesus said, "If you shall say to this mountain, be removed and cast into the sea, and do not doubt . . . it shall obey you." Use your mouth to move the problem.

THINK IT AND SAY IT !!!

I believe that God will give me the interpretations to life’s problems and that He will bless me with wisdom and answers. I believe there is a solution to every problem because I have the mind of Christ. I welcome the Holy Spirit to pray through me and bring God’s will and solutions to my life and to the lives of those around me, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel anxious."

All of us deal with anxiety at various times in our lives. Some of the symptoms of anxiety include: heart palpitations, tension, fatigue, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, stomach aches, and headaches. You don't have to live this way.

TREAT ANXIETY AS A SIGNAL RATHER THAN A CONDITION

It is a signal to pray, and prayer will change the thing you are facing.

MORE PRAYING ABOUT IT = LESS WORRYING ABOUT IT

James 5:16 says, "The prayer of the righteous avails much." Stop trying to SUBTRACT the anxiety. Instead, just ADD prayer the moment you feel it, and anxiety will leave!

WHEN PANIC ATTACKS, ATTACK BACK!

How do you attack anxiety and panic? By speaking God's Word out of your mouth.

IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!

Embrace this truth. Don't blame yourself for feeling anxious. It's the thief that comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Stop beating yourself up when you feel anxiety. Instead, beat up on the enemy by speaking God's Word.

REMEMBER YOUR VALUE

Because you are so valuable in God's eyes, He will care for you. Yes, He values you, because He paid for you with the blood of Jesus! Worry and anxiety lose their power when you remember your value.

BREATHE PRAISE TO GOD

"Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord" (Psalm 150:6). Experts agree that breathing literally helps manage anxiety. But when you BREATHE praise to God, you don't just manage anxiety, you MASTER it.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

Anxiety has lost its power over me. When I feel anxious, it is a signal to pray and praise God. When I add prayer, anxiety is subtracted. Because I am so valuable to God, I know that He will take care of me. I attack panic by speaking the Word of God. The Prince of Peace lives inside of me, therefore, I have peace guarding my heart and mind. I breathe praise to God today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "Happiness is so hard to find."

There is no higher or deeper desire in the heart of mankind than happiness. It is the single most intoxicating emotion that drives every decision and pursuit of mankind.

People have been looking for happiness—trying to buy it, trade for it, or discover it—since time began. But it's not hard to find.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIND HAPPINESS

It will find you! Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:33 that as we seek His kingdom "...all these things will be added to you." Expect happiness to be added to you as you put His kingdom first. How do you do that? Start each day by planting the seed of God’s Word in your life.

HAPPY IS THE MAN WHO DOES NOT CONDEMN HIMSELF

Refuse to tolerate condemnation another second of your life. Romans 8:1 says, "there is no condemnation". Believe that Jesus freed you from condemnation, and happiness will come!

TREAT UNHAPPINESS AS A SIGNAL TO TRUST GOD

Jeremiah 17:7 says, "Happy is the man that trusts in the Lord."Declare that you trust Him today!

THE SUPREME HAPPINESS IN LIFE IS THE ASSURANCETHAT YOU ARE LOVED

You can be sure God loves you—no matter what. Nothing can separate you from His love. Think on that.

GOD WILL HELP YOU BE HAPPY TODAY

Psalm 146:5 says, "Happy is he whose help and hope are in the Lord."Ask for His help today. Ask Him for hope today. Believe you have received it, and joy will come.

IN HIS PRESENCE IS FULLNESS OF JOY

Be mindful that you are in His presence now, by the blood of Jesus. And the Holy Spirit lives in you! It will change your view of life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I have the fullness of joy and happiness in life because I am in God’s presence, and the Holy Spirit lives in me. I walk in the supreme happiness of life, knowing that I am loved by God. I refuse to condemn myself because there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus. God will always help me, and my hope is in Him. Therefore, I am happy, in Jesus’ Name!

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We have embarked upon the most significant journey of our lives: fasting from wrong thinking. And today's thought is probably the most important one any of us ever deal with at a deep level.

Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I don't feel loved."

The number-one need in every human life is to be loved. Yet sadly, so few actually enjoy a life where they actually feel loved.

GOD'S NOT MAD AT YOU, HE'S MAD ABOUT YOU

Dispel the myth of an angry God. He poured out His wrath on Jesus while on the cross, so He could pour out His love on you forever. "God is love." (1 John 4:8)

OUR FEELINGS FOLLOW OUR THOUGHTS

Flood your mind with the thought, "My Heavenly Father tenderly loves me!" (John 16:27 AMP) You and God are inseparable. Nothing can separate you from Him or His love. Believe this with every fiber in your being!

RECOGNIZE YOUR VALUE

The value of a piece of art is not determined by the cost to make it, but rather by how much someone would pay to have it. God paid for us with the blood of Jesus. That makes us as valuable to God, as Jesus Himself! You are priceless!

YOU DON'T HAVE TO EARN SOMETHING GOD HAS ALREADY GIVEN YOU

He loves you. That can’t be earned. It is a gift from God (John 3:16). Accept it. Your value is not determined by what you’ve done or not done. Just be loved.

REJECT THE VOICES OF REJECTION

Look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are chosen by God, accepted, and outrageously loved by your Heavenly Father!

KNOW YOUR CALLING

By this, I’m not referring to your calling to serve in ministry or your profession. I’m talking about what God calls you. He calls you His beloved continually in the Bible. Do a word search. You are His beloved. So, be loved!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!!

God is not mad at me, He’s mad about me! I am outrageously loved by Him! His love was shown on the cross and His love and favor are for a lifetime! My Heavenly Father tenderly loves me. Therefore, I will feel His love today! He continually calls me His beloved. Nothing can separate me from His love. I am valuable and priceless to Him. I am as valuable to God as Jesus is. I receive His love by faith, in Jesus’ Name!

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Fear is at the root of just about every negative thing that happens in our lives. We’re afraid of failing; afraid of being alone or rejected; afraid of running out of money; afraid that people will let us down; afraid that we won’t find a spouse or the one we found will leave us.

All fear is rooted in the core belief that God’s Word won’t work. For example, the fear of not having enough is rooted in the fear that Philippians 4:19 isn’t true. If you believe that "God will supply all your needs according to His riches..." then fear leaves.

MEDITATE ON THE FACT THAT GOD'S WORD IS TRUE

In John 17:17, Jesus said, "Thy Word is truth." What God says is fact—whether you feel it, see it, or have ever experienced it.

CONSIDER GOD'S TRACK RECORD

1 Kings 8:56 says, "...Every word has come true of all His good promise..." (NLV). Fear leaves when you can rely on something that can’t fail. God has never failed to fulfill His promises. There are over 1000 predictions or prophecies in the Bible—promises that God made before they happened. The chances of merely 17 of these coming to pass are 1 out of 450 billion x 1 billion x 1 trillion! Yet, not one of these promises has failed.

ACCEPT THE TRUTH THAT WHAT WE FEAR COMES UPON US

In Job 3:25, Job feared that his children would curse God, and that’s what happened. When you realize fear has the power to produce negative results, you stop dabbling in it. When a child learns what fire can do, he no longer plays with matches!

PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR

(1 John 4:18) Flood your mind with thoughts of love—God’s love for you, and what He was willing to do to rescue you. If He would die for you, while you were in sin and separated from God, there’s just nothing He wouldn’t do for you! Think on that, and fear will leave.

THERE IS A PROMISE FROM GOD'S WORD FOR EVERY NEED YOU WILL EVER EXPERIENCE

In fact, there are over 7000 promises in the Bible. That’s 7000 solutions to life’s problems! For example, there is a promise of protection in Psalm 91:1–12, which delivers you from the fear of evil, sickness, or tragedy.

PAUSE AND DWELL ON THE FACT THAT GOD IS WITH YOU

God’s presence is the secret to a fear-free life. Ultimately, all fear is a sense of God’s absence or our separation from God. By contrast, a sense of God’s presence delivers us from fear. Hebrews 10:19 says, "We are in His presence by the blood of Jesus." You are in His presence now—therefore, fear not

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

God’s Word is true, whether I feel it or not. He has kept all of His promises and has never failed. I am in God’s presence by the blood of Jesus; therefore, because He is with me, I will fear no evil! God loves me perfectly, which casts out all my fear. I have power, love, and a sound mind, in Jesus’ Name!

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When we feel powerless over our past, we feel guilty. When we feel powerless over our future, we feel afraid. When we feel powerless over the present, we feel depressed. And when we feel like the people or circumstances of our lives just won't change, we feel angry.

A sense of powerlessness is the root of all negative emotions.

The thought that there's not much we can do about the economy, or our weight, or the allergies we grew up with forces us to accept and tolerate a mediocre and weak life.

TAKE INVENTORY!

God has NOT given you a spirit of fear; but POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND. (2 Timothy 1:7)

BELIEVE THAT POWER IS IN YOU

Ephesians 3:20 says, "God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think according to the power that is at work within you." There is power in you that enables God to do beyond what you can ask or think!

THINK AND ASK BIG!

Give God something to work with, because He can do beyond. We have to at least give Him a base to begin with.

RECOGNIZE THE HOLY SPIRIT IN YOU

Acts 1:8 says, "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you..." This power (dunamis = dynamite) is already in you. Romans 8:11 says, "The very same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives IN YOU."

TAKE THE LIMITS OFF

Don’t limit God. Psalm 78:41 says that the children of Israel limited the Lord because they did not remember His power (verse 42). We free God’s hand to bless when we remember His previous blessings.

EXPECT!

Never underestimate the power of expectation. Expect God’s power to strengthen you today. Expect to be led by His Spirit.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!!

I have POWER in my life right now. Through the Holy Spirit in me, I have the power to overcome temptation, the power to change my life for the better, the power to be healed, the power to forgive, and the power to speak God’s Word and see His promises show up in my life. I will think big and ask big, and therefore the POWER OF GOD’S SPIRIT WITHIN ME will bring it to pass in my life, in Jesus’ Name!

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Just as a butterfly is designed by God to soar, so are you! However, the butterfly can only emerge in its beautiful color and magnificent wings after it has been transformed within the warm cocoon of its Creator!

Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, "I Can't Change."

We’ve all felt at times that we can’t change a certain habit or a weakness in our lives. We often feel “confined” by whatever has previously “defined” us. But, as we change our mindsets regarding WHO we are and what God has given us, ANYTHING can change. Today a new hope will be born in you!

AWAKEN TO GOD'S GRACE

His grace empowers us to change, to break a habit, or to be free from our past. The river of grace is always flowing. Just step into it and receive!

BELIEVE THAT THE POWER TO CHANGE IS A GIFT

2 Timothy 2:25 says God grants “repentance” or “the power to change” AS A GIFT.

ALL CHANGE BEGINS BY BELIEVING YOU ARE LOVED BY GOD

Romans 2:4b says, “Don’t you realize that it is God’s loving kindness that is trying to lead you to change the way you think and act?” (GWT)

HIS LOVE AND KINDNESS CHANGES THE WAY WE THINK; THEN THEY CHANGE THE WAY WE ACT

All lasting change begins by surrendering your thought life to the Word of God.

BELIEVE IN THE PROCESS THAT LEADS TO PROGRESS

Don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right away. Jesus touched the blind man once, in Mark 8, and then touched him a second time, before he was completely healed. I believe these next 40 days are going to be your SECOND touch from Jesus.

REDEFINE YOURSELF ONLY AS WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT YOU

Disconnect from the past definition of your habits, traits, and limitations. You are being changed into His image.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

God has given me the gift to change. My habits, emotions, and life will change by changing the way I think. I submit to the process of renewing my mind, and I expect divine progress. I refuse to accept past definitions and limitations of myself. As I embrace God’s view of me, through His Word, I am being changed into His image, in Jesus’ Name!

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Just as a butterfly is designed by God to soar, so are you! However, the butterfly can only emerge in its beautiful color and magnificent wings after it has been transformed within the warm cocoon of its Creator!

Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, "I Can't Change."

We’ve all felt at times that we can’t change a certain habit or a weakness in our lives. We often feel “confined” by whatever has previously “defined” us. But, as we change our mindsets regarding WHO we are and what God has given us, ANYTHING can change. Today a new hope will be born in you!

We’ve all felt at times that we can’t change a certain habit or a weakness in our lives. We often feel “confined” by whatever has previously “defined” us. But, as we change our mindsets regarding WHO we are and what God has given us, ANYTHING can change. Today a new hope will be born in you!

LET'S CHANGE IT TODAY

AWAKEN TO GOD'S GRACE

His grace empowers us to change, to break a habit, or to be free from our past. The river of grace is always flowing. Just step into it and receive!

BELIEVE THAT THE POWER TO CHANGE IS A GIFT

2 Timothy 2:25 says God grants “repentance” or “the power to change” AS A GIFT.

ALL CHANGE BEGINS BY BELIEVING YOU ARE LOVED BY GOD

Romans 2:4b says, “Don’t you realize that it is God’s loving kindness that is trying to lead you to change the way you think and act?” (GWT)

HIS LOVE AND KINDNESS CHANGES THE WAY WE THINK; THEN THEY CHANGE THE WAY WE ACT

All lasting change begins by surrendering your thought life to the Word of God.

BELIEVE IN THE PROCESS THAT LEADS TO PROGRESS

Don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right away. Jesus touched the blind man once, in Mark 8, and then touched him a second time, before he was completely healed. I believe these next 40 days are going to be your SECOND touch from Jesus.

REDEFINE YOURSELF ONLY AS WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT YOU

Disconnect from the past definition of your habits, traits, and limitations. You are being changed into His image

God has given me the gift to change. My habits, emotions, and life will change by changing the way I think. I submit to the process of renewing my mind, and I expect divine progress. I refuse to accept past definitions and limitations of myself. As I embrace God’s view of me, through His Word, I am being changed into His image, in Jesus’ Name!

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1. BELIEVE GOD'S WORD

2. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

3. FOLLOW CHRIST

4. SERVE OTHERS

Matthew 7:24-25"Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock."

Making these elements our top priorities will see us through the worst of troubles.

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There are new God-given opportunities, God orchestrated assignments and God-given relationships set on your path when you follow Christ. Follow His Word. Follow His instruction. Choose not to idolize the pain. Don't idolize the past. Don’t magnify the mistakes of the past. Choose to be led by God. He has a new future in store for you. No matter how old you are. No matter how far into sin you are. You are never too old or too young to repent and to follow God. You’re never too far out of His reach — you’re never too unreachable. God will reach you, teach you and lead you in every season. Don’t turn back to your old way of doing things — Seek God and let Him lead your path.

Even if you’re in a wilderness and it appears that there is no way out — God will create a new path of deliverance for your escape. God will bring you out of your circumstance with a mighty hand — even if He has to create a new way. There’s no place too dark where His Light cannot shine. There’s no valley too deep that His Love and Power cannot bring you out. Let God do the new thing in your life. It’s time to move forward. Let the past go. Don’t carry the bondage of the past into the future that God has for you. Reach for the new thing. God has so much in store for you. Leave the past behind and leap forward into God’s future.

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Disobedience will keep you stagnant. The heart of Lot’s wife was stuck in Sodom. Although her physical body was moving forward her heart was stunted in the past. You can’t take a broken heart into a new season. Lot’s family was moving forward into another season and had to leave the stagnant place behind. Lot’s wife became a pillar of salt — a manifested reflection of her heart. She was stuck in the place of her disobedience. When you focus on the past, your heart becomes stunted at the place of your offense. When you disobey God your destiny becomes stuck at the point of your disobedience. Forgive and be set free. Obey God and walk forward in freedom, deliverance, and prosperity.

When you decide to turn back to your former lusts, you decide to idolize the past and exalt the former things over God’s Word. When you worship your lusts over God’s command, your Worship to God becomes stunted and muffled. What other idols are you exalting over God? Do you find it hard to Worship God freely? Maybe, you’ve exalted the pain(s) of the past and it’s become hard for you to lift up your hands and Worship God. Maybe, you’ve held on to past offenses and your heart has become stiff and it’s hard to focus on Worshipping God. Maybe, you’ve grown bitter in some areas and parts of your heart have turned into pillars of salt. Maybe, there are parts of your heart where you refuse to love again, heal again or open up again. God has called us to love. Focus forward on Him. Worship Him and allow God to heal your heart completely. “I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.” Isaiah‬ ‭42:8-10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

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When God burns up and overthrows a thing, whether it’s an opportunity, a business, land, a job, a relationship or anything else that God has told you not to touch — don’t self-select the parts that you think are “good”, or seemingly salvageable. Remember Saul? In 1 Samuel 15, God commanded Saul to utterly destroy the Amalekites and to kill everything. Not some things — God told Saul to kill everything. You can’t take what God has told you to kill into this next season. Pass the “king test”. When God gives a command, He tests the character of your heart. As a king (a person of influence or one that God has set over an assignment that He wants accomplished in the Earth), your character is tested by God, to see if you will follow Him or adhere to the voice of the people. Don’t follow popular belief — submit to God’s instruction. Kill everything. Don’t hold on to what you think is right.

Saul failed the test. He held on to what he “thought” was valuable. What do you value most — God’s Instruction or the opinions of people? It’s your choice to choose to follow God’s Word for your life or you can fall into destiny destruction by listening to the opinions of people. Follow God with your whole heart. Overthrow the things that He’s overthrown in your life. Don’t carry extra weight. Don’t carry baggage into the next season. God wants you to let go of the past and release your faith for the future. His future for you is bright. You must take your next step forward in faith, knowing that God has your steps ordered when you follow His Instruction. God has not given you an assignment that you cannot handle. Ask God to connect you to the right people, those after His Heart, those who are for you and who are sent and set by God to handle your season with you. God wants His best for you, don’t look back. Don’t pick up what God has told you not to touch.

Prayer:

Father God, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You for Your Wisdom, Your Guidance and Your Instruction. I thank You, Father, that You’ll lead me through every season of my life. Father, I know that You’ll never leave me, nor forsake me. Father, I know that You are with me always. Father, I thank You that You’ll never abandon me and that You hear me when I call. Father, I know that You are near me and You’ll never fail me. My footsteps are ordered by Your Word and my heart follows Your every command. Lord, I repent of my sin and turn to You. Every prideful area, every slothful area, every slacking area in my life I repent and turn to You. Father, forgive me for any time that I did not listen to Your command. Lord I repent and turn every area of my heart to You, in Jesus Name, I am Your son and I turn to You forever. In Jesus Name. Amen.

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When God Destroys It... Don’t Look Back.

The definition of Sodom and Gomorrah means, “Burning” and “Submersion“. Interestingly enough, in Genesis 13, a few chapters before God burned up and submerged Sodom and Gomorrah with fire and brimstone, Lot chose to separate from Abram and he settled in Sodom. Lot saw that the land was “good” to the eye. Remember, what looks good on the outside may not be necessarily good on the inside — looks can be deceiving. Discern your next move. Pray and ask God to lead your next steps. What drew Lot to Sodom and Gomorrah? What was in Lot’s heart that pulled him to that region? The land “looked good” on the outside but at its core, the region was filled with wickedness. The lush of lust, lured Lot away.

Even after Lot saw that Sodom and Gomorrah were filled with wickedness and perversion, he still decided to settle in the region and he took up residence, in a perverted place, with his family. An opportunity may look good on the outside, but always ask God as to the direction you should take. Your steps and decisions that you make today are directly linked to the success or downfall of future generations. Every seemingly “good” opportunity is not a God led assignment. Seek God for instructions and allow Him to lead your next steps. Follow His lead and you’ll never steer your house in the wrong direction.

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If our toddler is throwing a fit in the grocery store, we correct him, redirect him—yet we have allowed our minds to have outright meltdowns with zero correction. We walk around acting as if we have no power over what we think about.

Paul tells us that when we take captive our thoughts, we can wield our power for good and for God, slaying strongholds left and right. What incredible power is available to us every moment of every day!

In Romans 8:5, Paul said that “those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh” and that “those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit” (ESV).

I have read and reread this passage in the past few months, mulling over how life would be if I could truly have a mind that dwells on the Spirit. A mind that is full of life and peace. A mind that consistently thinks about God—who He is and what He wants for me. I so desperately want the “perfect peace” God promises when my mind is fixed on Him.

As I’ve been practicing taking every thought captive, shifting my thoughts has become more disciplined. This is a daily battle! I may not be doing it perfectly, but I have seen significant improvement.

Based on Paul’s writings long ago to the church in Rome, you and I can learn to mind our minds to the point that controlling our thoughts becomes reflexive—an automatic, intuitive response.

I want to be so well versed in the patterns of thinking in line with the Spirit that my default is not to rely on the flesh but on the Spirit in everything. This is the goal of our deliberate interruptions: we abruptly stop the crazy spirals of our minds. As we practice the art of interruption, we’re shifting to a whole new mindset, and with each shift we will find ourselves growing more and more into the mind of Christ.

Father, I set my mind on the things of the Spirit. I set my mind on your peace. I pray to grow more and more into the mind of Christ! Amen.

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Learning to capture our thoughts matters. Because how we think shapes how we live.

Lies such as I’m helpless, I’m worthless, I’m unlovable, shape our thinking, our emotions, and the way we respond to the world around us. They trap us in their cycle of distraction and distortion and pain, preventing us from recognizing the truth we should believe. Most detrimentally, they change how we view God. Every lie we buy into about ourselves is rooted in what we believe about God.

Let’s say I tend to feel worthless and invisible. And let’s say I read Ephesians 1 and learn that God because He deeply loves me, chooses me and adopts me. Even if I don’t overtly deny the validity of that premise, I still doubt it is true for me. I nod at the truth, but I never fully absorb it and let it shape my identity.

Then let’s say I am married to a spouse who is typically distracted with work. I don’t feel seen in our marriage, which confirms my deep-seated fear that I am indeed worthless and invisible. So even in the most inconsequential of arguments with my husband, I feel anxious and start to spin every time he’s short with me.

I can’t see all that he has on his shoulders, I can’t empathize with his stresses, and my needs exceed his ability to ever meet them.

Before long we are fighting constantly, and we don’t even know why. My husband now has become the enemy in my mind and can’t ever seem to say what I need to hear or be whom I need him to be.

And the spiral of my thoughts has now invaded my relationships and robbed me of joy and peace.

Until I throw off the lie that God’s love isn’t for me, my emotions, decisions, behaviors, and relationships will remain twisted up in the mistaken belief that I’m worthless.

When we begin to think about our thoughts, perhaps for the first time, we can stop the downward spiral. We can reset and redirect them. That’s our hope. Not that we would wrestle each and every fear, but that we would allow God to take up so much space in our thinking that our fears will shrink in comparison.

Lord, I want You and Your truths to reign in my mind! Amen.

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One Thing

It’s incredible, if you think about it: How can something we can’t see control so much of who we are, determine what we feel and what we do and what we say or don’t, dictate how we move or sleep, and inform what we want, what we hate, and what we love?

Capturing all our thoughts may seem an impossible task, especially when we consider our potential number of thoughts per minute. Researchers tell us that we have over 30,000 thoughts a day. That means we might think about thirty-one thoughts per waking minute. But what if one thought held the power to interrupt our spirals and bring peace to our mental chaos?

The apostle Paul’s own life was a picture of interruption. After the scales fell from his eyes, his mind centered on an entirely new reality. There was no other hope, no other narrative, no other track playing in the background. He stopped the things that had distracted him and let himself focus on one simple thing: “To me to live is Christ,” Paul wrote in Philippians 1:21, “and to die is gain” (ESV). It’s all—always—about Christ.

Paul experienced a massive shift, and now he was a totally different man. No longer was he a slave to his circumstances or his emotions. Paul now chose to live aware of the power of Christ in him, through him, and for him. Paul now had the power of the Spirit—the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, and he chose to live aware of and under that power.

God built a way for us to escape the downward spiral of our toxic thoughts. But we rarely take it. We have bought the lie that we are victims of our thoughts rather than warriors equipped to fight on the front lines of the greatest battle of our generation: the battle for our minds.

God, You equip me for this battle against the lies I believe about who I am and who You are. Help me never to feel a victim to my thoughts, because You are already victorious! Amen.

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We once thought of the mind as an immutable thing. The brain you were born with and the way it worked—or didn’t—were just “how it was”; no sense fretting over what can’t be changed. We now know that the brain is constantly changing, whether or not we intend for it to.

With this in mind—and in hopes of discovering how we can break free from our spiraling thought patterns—I started studying the brain. I began to see a pattern at work in many of us. Our emotions were leading us to thoughts, and those thoughts were dictating our decisions, and our decisions were determining behaviors, and then the behaviors were shaping our relationships, all of which would take us back to either healthy or unhealthy thoughts.

Round and round and round we go, spinning down, seemingly out of control, our lives becoming defined by this endless cycle.

Depressing.

Unless. Unless there is a way to interrupt it.

What if, instead of spending our energy trying to fix the symptoms, we went to the root of the problem? The reality is that our emotions are a byproduct of the way we think. What’s good about this news is that we can change our thinking.

The apostle Paul understood the war that takes place in our thoughts, how our circumstances and imaginations can become weapons that undermine our faith and hope. The Bible records his bold declaration that we are to “take every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5, ESV).

Take every thought captive? Is this even possible? Because honestly, my thoughts run wild a lot of the time. But my deep dive into the inner workings of the brain confirmed what the Bible says: we can take every thought captive. Not only can our thoughts be changed, but we can be the ones to change them.

PRAYER:God, help me break the cycle of my out-of-control thoughts. I want Your truths to invade every decision, every emotion, every thought I have. Amen.

SCRIPTURES: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, James 4:7

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If worrying was a professional sport, many of us would be the Most Valuable Player on our team. Can you identify with this? It’s so hard not to worry when troubles loom all around us.

The word worry has a few definitions in the dictionary. The one we’ll refer to in this Plan is to torment oneself with cares and anxieties. Every time we worry, we’re tormenting ourselves. No one else is making us do it or doing it to us—we’re doing it to ourselves.

When we worry, we’re allowing our minds to dwell on difficult circumstances, overwhelming fears, and other stresses that are weighing us down. We’re consumed over actual things we’re facing or potential situations that may never occur. Worry causes extreme distress to all areas of our bodies. It prevents us from sleeping, impacts our relationships, affects our appetites, and causes us to perform poorly at work.

Imagine that worry is a fire. The more we allow worry to occupy our thoughts, the more fuel we are putting on the “worry” fire. The more we do this, the bigger the worry fire we’ll have to put out later. Most of our worry is directed toward things that might happen. The truth is that if you’re worrying about it, it’s dictating your life. It does nothing but make the problem bigger.

What if we didn’t worry at all? How much extra time in the day would we have to devote to things that are positive and actually make a difference? The return on our investment would be unbelievable! We have a certain amount of mental and emotional energy each day, and we mustn't give worry any of it.

Reflect

• Would you consider yourself to be a person who worries? On an average day, how often do you dwell on things that you have no control over?
• Ask God to reveal His truth to you over the next few days in regard to worry.

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But taking our thoughts captive and living by the Spirit rather than our flesh is easier said than done. Half of the battle of anxiety is realizing when you’re entering the battle. This is mainly because our fears and insecurities feel so true. We tend to go along with whatever pops into our heads.

But there is one thing that we must get down today if we’re truly going to start breaking free…

Just because the thought exists, doesn’t make it true.

(Go ahead, speak this to yourself, “Just because this thought exists, doesn’t make it true.”)

This is your reminder that you don't have to believe everything you think today.

You have this incredible God-given skill called metacognition.

Metacognition means you have the ability to think about your thoughts.

This means that you can pause, momentarily separate yourself from your thoughts and begin to discern what’s healthy and what is not; and discard the following.

Work through anxiety in these 4 steps.

1. Identify the “trigger” (What’s causing you to react).

Start pinpointing the event or individual that keeps triggering your emotions.

Ask yourself: Why does this have so much power over me? Is my anxiety about the

situation appropriate or created by my own fears and insecurities?

2. Write down the thoughts that follow.

Write down everything that you’re thinking. Analyze those thoughts and be your own judge.

Ask yourself: Is my thought process rational? Is it being led by the Spirit or led by fear?

3. Note the Reaction

What is your first reaction in response to the trigger event?

Ask yourself: How does this make me react? What is a healthier behavior I can exchange this for (ex: praying, journaling, exercising, deep breathing)?

4. Bringing yourself around to the reality.

(choosing faith and weighing your anxieties against a more likely truth).

At this point, you separate yourself from your feelings, whether that be by journaling or talking through them with someone else and begin weighing the more rational reality. Think of 2 other ways you can view the situation.

Today's Prayer: "Lord help me become more aware of any thoughts that do not come from you."

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In my effort to control the uncontrollable, the busyness overwhelmed me and left me exhausted until finally one day I collapsed in a pile on the floor and wept. My mind ran to all the “what-ifs?” that cancer brings. As I desperately cried out to God, I heard His familiar question yet again: “What if . . . you trusted me?”

What if you believed that this didn’t take Me by surprise? (Psalm 139:16; Matthew 6:8)

What if you believed I really do work all things together for your good? (Romans 8:28)

What if you remembered I know the plans I have for you, and I have declared that My plans for you are good, and they include a future and a hope? (Jeremiah 29:11)

What if you remembered I am good, My ways are good, and My love for you is everlasting? (Jeremiah 31:3)

What if you remembered I proved myself faithful to you when you went through this before, and knowing I am the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow, you believed I will be faithful through this as well? (Hebrews 13:8)

What if you stopped listening to the father of lies, who fills your mind with what-ifs, and listened only to the voice of your heavenly Father, who speaks truth and love? (John 17:17)

As I dried my tears, I found a new determination to let go of the anxiety-producing what-ifs and take hold of the prevailing peace God promises. Because even if, God is still big enough to handle whatever comes my way, and none of it takes Him by surprise.

Father, You know all the what-ifs on my heart today. I want to replace them with the truth of who You are. Your love for me isn’t something I have to wonder about the way I wonder about so many other things. Help me to live in the peace of this reality. In Jesus’s name, amen.

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Years ago, in the face of unanswered prayers for my son, I frequently thought back to the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10. As Jesus and the disciples traveled to Jerusalem, they stopped at Mary and Martha’s home. Mary sat at Jesus’s feet, listening to his teachings. But Martha was distracted by her dinner preparations. She complained to Jesus, asking him to see the unfairness of the situation and to make Mary help her in the kitchen.

As a parent, nothing tempts me to worry more than concern for my children. During that difficult week with my son, I let the concerns that preoccupied my mind distract my heart. When the results didn’t go as I’d hoped, I echoed Martha’s complaint: “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you?”

God replied by asking, “Will you trust me when you cannot see My hand at work? Will you trust that I am always good and My plans for you are always good? Will you choose what is better?”

I had a choice to make. The enemy screamed, “God doesn’t care. If He cared, you would’ve gotten the answer you wanted.” I had to choose to believe the truth of God’s Word: God is sovereign. He knows the good plans He has for me and my child, which include a hopeful future (Jeremiah 29:11). And He promises to work all things together for our good—even this unfortunate situation (Romans 8:28).

My tearful answer was a prayerful “Yes, Lord. I trust you. And I praise you in and through the storm. May the seeds that have been planted in faith be watered by these tears to grow a harvest for Your glory.”

Worrying never accomplishes anything, but trust opens up a world of possibility and allows God to change everything.

Father, You know the days are long, and the pressures are many. I thank You that while we may plan our course, You establish our steps. Help me to trust You, even when I can’t see You at work. In Jesus’s name, amen.

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Do you ever feel as if your thoughts are tumbling around in your head like balls in a pinball machine? Will the insurance agent call me back? Can I pick up the kids from school without running out of gas? What will my boss think if I don’t get this sale?

I think we forget sometimes that all those everyday worries add up to an uncomfortable way of living, void of the peace God promises. Worry stems from believing the father of lies, the accuser of the brethren (John 8:44). I’ve taken his bait many times. Have you?

The enemy always wins when he convinces us to divert our attention from God to the details of to-do lists, overcrowded schedules, praiseworthy holiday costumes, perfectly set dinner tables. We focus on “impression management” with styled social media photos and status updates to engender likes, comments, and shares, as if they mean anything about our value and worth. We might even say yes to commitments when we’d rather not, just because we desire acceptance and affirmation. We work ourselves into a frenzy with insufficient rest because we don’t trust next month’s paycheck or perhaps because we’ve fallen victim to the lie that our worth is equal to our busyness or our possessions.

We never see Jesus worried or hurried. He had enough ministry needs to meet to last multiple lifetimes, yet He had only three years to complete the work the Father sent Him to do. He wasn’t ruled by to-do lists or public perception. Never once did He rush to get more done. We never read of Him running to His next divine appointment. Rather, Jesus walked at a pace that was sustainable. He simply did the next thing His Father told Him to do, and that was enough.

I pray, Lord, that You will help me to lay down my worries and, instead, trust in Your perfect provision. Help me to recognize that when I worry, I am believing the enemy’s lies rather than Your promises. In Jesus’s name, amen.

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When we allow the spirit of fear to operate in our lives, it is like we are putting a cast on an arm or a leg that doesn’t need it. We are allowing it to immobilize us and hinder us from effectively living in the center of the peace that God has offered us. We are not alone in our struggle. Scripture gives examples of biblical greats who also struggled with fear.

Consider Job. He was devoted to God and hated evil. Through Satan’s doing, all of Job’s livestock and shepherds were killed, his children were killed when a great wind leveled his son’s house, and Job was struck with painful sores over his entire body.

What I feared has come upon me; what I dreadedhas happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil”

Scripture repeatedly commands, “Do not be afraid,” “Do not fear,” “Do not worry,” and “Be anxious for nothing.” Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our real struggle takes place in the spiritual realm. According to 2 Timothy 1:7, we must guard against the spirit of fear. Job’s devastating situation underscores a crucial truth: our thoughts have power. The enemy ushers havoc and trials into our lives when we agree with the spirit of fear instead of with God’s truth.

Father, thank You for being our strength and our peace. Thank You for caring about every detail of our lives. Lift the weight of worry from my shoulders. Help me to cast all my cares on You, confident that You will comfort and provide in every circumstance. In Jesus’s name, amen.

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This morning devotional was a little different for me. God want us to WORSHIP him and show him that you are THANKFUL for he has done in your life because it could be WORST. 

Just be GRACEFUL and THANKFUL!!!

God want us to TRUST him know matter what!!!

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As God walked with me in my journey to relinquish worry, anxiety, and fear, He showed me that exchanging them for his peace isn't a one time event. IT"S A PROCESS.

The best way to prepare to fight worry, anxiety, and fear is to learn God’s Word and plant it firmly in our hearts. Then we must take our thoughts captive and discern if they are from God or from the enemy. When they’re from the enemy, we must exchange them for God’s truth, just as Paul instructs us in 2 Corinthians 10.

Many people have asked me how they can determine if their thoughts are from God or from the enemy. Here are some suggestions:

• When God speaks, He never contradicts the Bible or His character. That is why it’s so important to know what the Bible says.

• God never condemns or shames us like the enemy does. God forgives us, and His voice gently corrects us out of love, to keep us in a right relationship with Him.

• God leads us and stills us, whereas the enemy pushes and rushes us.

• God’s voice is comforting, calming, and reassuring, while the enemy worries, frightens, and stresses us.

• While the enemy confuses, God encourages. God is never the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33).

To gain freedom from worry, anxiety, and fear, we must shift the responsibility for all outcomes to God. We must choose not to be anxious but to keep our peace by trusting that just as God causes the leaves to remain green and a crop to grow, so He will help us fulfill whatever He asks of us. “Whatever he asks us to do, he equips us through!” When it comes to keeping our peace rather than letting our hearts become troubled or anxious, we have a choice to make: choose to trust in God’s powerful and loving provision or try to do it ourselves.

God, I want to take every thought captive in obedience to You. Help me to choose to trust in You instead of in myself. In Jesus’s name, amen.

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Things were going well, then it happened... it being worry, anxiety, and fear. Its like you have given them a key to your front door, worry, anxiety, and fear let themselves in without even asking.

Well actually you did give them permission and you didn't even know it HOW!!! you LISTENED to them, you ENTRAINED them, AGREED with them, and basically you let them stay. By letting them stay the gain entrance to your mind and heart, WORRY stole your JOY, ANXIETY stole your PEACE, FEAR stole your PRESENT as it projected into your FUTURE. All these things stole from your family because you left them in your front door. 

Remember that GOD instructs us NOT TO WORRY!!!!!

Father, help me to trust you more prepare and wait on you for the harvest of peace that you desire for me. Reveal to me the lies I have believed and how to counter them with your truth In Jesus name, AMEN

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Scripture: Romans 15:13

Deadliness looming, job demands and instability, financial insufficiency, children's poor decision, relationship discord, military deployment the list goes on and on. Did you that this is the breeding ground for worry, anxiety and fear?

Sweating palms, racing, pulse, headaches, butterflies in the stomach difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelmed any or all of them are symptoms that could indicate worry, anxiety, or fear.

It time to come face-to-face with worry, anxiety, or fear. It's time to put the enemy back in his place and know that he is defeated and he have no power in your life.

Lord You are not the author of confusion, sadness, or despair. You come so that we might have abundant life. You came to give us peace despite our situation and circumstances. I pray that I would leave worries, anxieties, and fear with you and receive your peace in their place. In Jesus name, AMEN

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It is time for use to get ourselves right with and STOP playing. God has given us all the tool so that we can defeat the enemy he gave us his WORD, NAME, and HIS AUTHORITY. God want to walk by faith and not by sight we want us to trust no matter what.... WHY IS IT SO HARD TO TRUST GOD BUT SO EASY TO TRUST MAN. 

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Take time to be still in my presence. The more hassled you feel the more you need this scared space of communion with me. Breathe slowly and deeply. Relax in my holy presence while my face shine upon you. This is how you  receive my peace which I always proffer to you. 

PSALM 46:10

NUMBERS 6: 25-26

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Mental Health Illness is nothing to play with. So many people in our lives suffer from some kind if mental health illness in their lives, especially in our children lives. The mind is certain vulnerable thing that we have no idea that the enemy can come in our mindset and change everything about the way we think and etc. I told you about the stuff I deal and it not easy I have good and days just image someone dealing with it ever second of there lives. It's so hard for people to understand because they don't know what is going on themselves. So be patient with those people and know they may need some help along the way.

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God said I love you with everlasting love. The human mind cannot comprehend my constancy. Your emotions flickers and falter in the face of varying circumstances, and you tend to project your fickle felling onto me. I am the same yesterday, today, and forever. My love flow into you continually. Your need for me is as constant as the outflow of my love to you.

JEREMIAH 31: 3

EXODUS 15: 13

HEBREWS 13: 8

GIVE LOVE

Lord help me not to be quick to judge or oppose love between others. Let me give love time to do its work. I may never see the result I want but I am sure it is in your hands. Amen

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is 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 wit the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 

LOVE NEVER FAIL...

1 CORINTHIANS 13: 4-8

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In order to hear my voice you must release all your worries in to my care. Entrust to me everything that concerns you. This clear they way for you to seek my face unhindered. Let me free you from fear that is hiding deep inside you. Sit quietly in my PRESENCE allowing my light to soak into to you and drive out any darkness lodged within you. Accept each day just as it comes to you, remembering that I am sovereign  over your life. Rejoice in the day that I made trusting that I am abundantly present in it.

1 PETER 5: 6-7

PSALM 118: 24

1 THESSALONIANS 5:18

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Be willing to follow wherever I lead. Follow me wholeheartedly with glad anticipation quickening your pace. Though you don't know what lies ahead, I know and that is enough. Some of my richest blessing are just around the bend, out of sight but nonetheless very real. To receive these gifts you must walk by faith and not by sight. 

2 CORINTHIANS 5:7

PSALM 96:6

JOHN 8:12

PSALM 36: 9

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Remember that Joy is not a dependent on your circumstance. Some of the world's most miserable people are those whose circumstance seem the most enviable. People who reach the top of the ladder career- wise are often surprised to find emptiness awaiting them There you can experience it in a palaces, in prison..... anywhere. Do not judge a day as devoid of JOY just because it contain difficulties. Instead concentrate on staying in communication with me.

HABAKKA 3:17-19

1 CHRONICLES 16:27

THE PEACEKEEPER

Lord, help me to be the peacekeeper never the one who stirs up more anger. Help me be an example to my whole family and to my friends and coworkers. You offer peace to me that the world cannot give. Help others to see that peace in me and long for it themselves I pray. May others come to know you by seeing Jesus in me. Amen

PSALM 119: 165

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Never take for granted my intimate nearness. Marvel at the wonder of my continual Presence with you. Even the most ardent human lover cannot be with you always. Nor can another person know the intimacies of your heart, mind, and spirit. I know everything about you even the number of hairs on your head. You don't need to work at revealing yourself to me. Yet I am freely available to all who call upon my name, who open their hearts to receive me as Savior. This simple act of faith is the beginning of a lifelong love story.

LUKE 12:7

JOHN 1:12

ROMANS 10:13

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God said WORSHIP ME ONLY. I am King of kings and Lord of lords dwelling in unapproachable Light. L am taking care of you! I am not only committed to caring for you but I am absolute capable of doing so. Rest in ME, weary one for this is a form of worship. Many of my children drive themselves like racehorse. They whip themselves into action, ignoring how exhausted they are. They forget that I am sovereign and that my ways are higher than theirs. Their worship of me is Lukewarm because I am no longer their FIRST LOVE.

1 TIMOTHY 6:15-16

ISAIAH 55:8-9

REVELATION 2:4

MATTHEW 11:28

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God said he is perpetually with you, taking care of you. That is the mot important fact of your existence. God said he is not limited my time or space; my presence with you is a forever-promise. You need not to fear the future, for I am already there. Your future is in my hands I release it to you day to day, moment by moment. THEREFORE DO NOT WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW. God want us to live an abundantly life seeing all there is to see doing all there is do. Don't be distracted by future concerns, leave them to me!! 

MATTHEW 6:34

JOHN 10:10

JAMES 4:13-15

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I am with you and all around you, encircling you in golden rays ofLight. I always behold you Face to Face. Not one of your thought escape my notice. Because I am infinite, I am able to love you as if you and I were the only one in the universe. Walk with me intimate Love-step, but do not lose sight on my Majesty, The human mind is the pinnacle of my creation, but so few use it for its primary purpose- knowing me. I. communicate continually through my Spirit, my Word, and my Creation.

Psalm34: 4-7

2 Peter 1: 16-17

John 17:3

Pslam 139: 14

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Open your heart and mind your entire being- to receive my Love in full measure

So many children limp through their lives starved for Love because they haven't learned the art of receiving. This essentially act of faith. 

Remember that the evil one is the father of lies. Learn to recognize his deceptive intrusions into your thought. Resist the DEVIL in my name and he will  flee away from you. Draw near to me and my Presence will envelop you in love.

Ephesians 3:16-19

Hebrews 4:14-16

John 8: 44

James 4: 7-8

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II Timothy 1:7

God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a calm, well-balanced mind.

Isaiah 12:2

I am not afraid because God is my salvation and I trust Him.

1 John 4:18

I am not tormented because all fear is cast out in God's perfect love.

Isaiah 41:10

I do not fear nor am I dismayed, because God is with me. God makes me strong and helps me and upholds me with His victorious and righteous right hand.

Isaiah 43:1

I do not fear, for God has redeemed me and called me by name—I am His.

Hebrews 13:6

The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man can do to me.

Proverbs 29:25

I avoid snares because I do not fear man, but I place my trust in the Lord and therefore I am safe.

Deuteronomy 31:6

I am strong and courageous, delivered from fear, because the Lord my God goes with me. He will not fail me nor forsake me.

Romans 8:15

I have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but I have received the spirit of adoption whereby I cry "Abba, Father."

Proverbs 1:33

I listen to the Lord, therefore, I dwell safely and I am quieted from the fear of evil.

Deuteronomy 1:21

I will not fear nor be discouraged, for the Lord my God has set the land before me—I will go up and possess it.

Deuteronomy 3:22

I will not fear, for the Lord my God shall fight for me.

Luke 12:32

I do not fear, for it is my Father's good pleasure to give me the kingdom.

Psalm 112:7

I am not afraid of bad news, for my heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.

Isaiah 12:2

I am strong and courageous, not fearful and dismayed for the Lord Jehovah is my strength, my song, and my salvation.

John 14:27

I walk in the peace that Jesus has left for me, not peace as the world gives. My heart is not troubled neither is it afraid.

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Romans 12:1-2

Father, I present my body to You as a living and holy sacrifice acceptable to You, which is my spiritual service of worship. I will not be conformed to this world, but transformed by the renewing of my mind, that I may prove what the will of God is.

I Corinthians 2:16

I have the mind of Christ; therefore I can know the thoughts of my Lord that He may instruct me.

Ephesians 4:23-24

I am renewed in the spirit of my mind and I put on the new self, which in the likeness of God, has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.

II Timothy 1:7

Father, I thank You that I do not have a spirit of fear, but I have a spirit of power, a spirit of love, and a spirit of a sound, strong, firm, safe, stable and disciplined mind which produces Godly thoughts.

I Corinthians 13:7

I set my mind to believe, bear, hope, and endure all things.

Colossians 3:2

I set my mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

Joshua 1:5-9

I am strong and courageous, I will not fear or tremble or be dismayed. God’s Word will never stop being spoken out of my mouth, for I meditate on the Word of God day and night and I am careful to do all that God commands, therefore success and prosperity are mine now!

Isaiah 54:14, 17

I am established in righteousness. I am far from oppression in my mind; and fear and terror will not come near me to control me. No weapon formed against me shall prosper and every tongue that accuses me in judgment shall be shown to be in the wrong.

Colossians 3:15

I let the peace of God rule in my heart and mind and I am thankful to God in all things.

Philippians 4:7-8

Father, I thank You that the peace of God, which surpasses all knowledge, is guarding my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. I command my mind to dwell only on that which is true, honorable, pure, lovely, excellent, and worthy of praise.

I Corinthians 2:16

I have the mind of Christ.

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I'm limited".

Perhaps you've felt limited by your past, your upbringing, or your pain. We all have something we think may limit us.

GOD IS ABLE!

He will do above and beyond all you can ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20) He’s not limited, and so neither are you, because you are made in His image.

MEET JEPHTHAH!

His past told him that he was the son of a prostitute. But God told him he was a mighty warrior! Each one of us has conflicting voices telling us who we are. You must choose God’s version of yourself, rather than people’s version of you. Side with what God says about you.

GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR NEW SPIRIT

Your spirit is your vertical window, giving you the ability to look up and see from God’s point of view. Your flesh is your horizontal window, allowing you only to look around at your circumstance or to look back at your past limitations. Open your vertical window and look up, expecting God to do above and beyond all you can ask or think!

LIVING BEYOND YOUR WILDEST EXPECTATIONS AND DREAMS STARTS WITH SOME WILD EXPECTATIONS AND DREAMS!

Dream big. Ask big. Expect big! He will do infinitely above and beyond your highest thoughts and dreams!

DON'T LIMIT GOD

Psalm 78:41 says, "They limited the Holy One of Israel." (KJV) We limit Him when we think small, dream small, and ask small. Jabez prayed: ENLARGE MY TERRITORY. (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) Ask that today.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I side with what God says about me today. I am a mighty warrior. I will not be defined or confined by my past. I refuse to be limited by my failure, mistakes, or the limitations others have put on me.

I leave the room where the ceiling is, and I look up. I look up, expecting God to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond my highest hopes, thoughts, desires, and dreams!

Today I ask God to bless me indeed and enlarge my territory. I refuse to limit Him, and therefore I will break through, in Jesus' Name!

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We are so time conscious. We allow time to limit us and define for us what we're capable of, or what God can do in our lives.

Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "It's too late".

It's often ingrained in us that it's too late to change, too late to start a new career, too late to save your marriage, too late to recover from a terrible mistake, too late to start over again, or too late to have a second chance.

The truth is: It's never too late!

When you realize that it's not too late, you have hope. You take action. You move forward.

UN-DECIDE THAT IT'S TOO LATE FOR THESE THINGS TO CHANGE

Un-decidethat you can’t recover. Un-decide that the damage is irreversible. It’s NOT too late to turn your finances around, to recover from a tragedy or mistake, to surrender your life to God, to take better care of yourself, to change the way you see yourself, to apologize, or to break a bad habit.

MEDITATE ON THE FACT THAT GOD CREATED TIME AND HE CAN MULTIPLY IT

The earth and sun stood still in Joshua 10:12–13. "And Joshua said in the sight of Israel, ‘Sun, stand still.’ So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped." Joshua had control over time for God’s purpose. We need to start thinking that way—that we have control over our time, rather than it having control over us!

THINK ABOUT THE GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES FOR WHOM IT WASN'T TOO LATE

It wasn’t too late for Peter after he denied the Lord three times.

It wasn’t too late for the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11), the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25–34), or the man who was lame at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years (John 5:1–10).It wasn’t too late for Abraham and Sarah to become parents at 99 and 90 years old.

Lamentations 3:22–23 says, "His mercy is new every morning."Hebrews 4:15 says, "Come boldly to the throne of grace to receive mercy and grace in your time of need." Mercyis when God doesn’t give us the judgment that we do deserve, and graceis when God gives us the goodness that we don’t deserve.

RID YOURSELF OF EXCUSE-MAKING

God doesn’t accept excuses, but He gives lots of grace! We might feel low self-esteem or have a disability as Moses did. He had a speech impediment, but God gave him chance after chance to be used to deliver God’s people.

ASK GOD FOR MORE TIME AND ANOTHER CHANCE

Hezekiah did this in 2 Kings 20:1–6. When Hezekiah asked for a second chance, God told him, "I have heard your prayer . . . surely I will heal you . . . and I will add to your days fifteen years." If he did it for Hezekiah, He will do it for you!

THINK AND SAY IT!!!!

It's not too late for things to improve in my life and radically turn around. I believe in the God of second chances. I can recover, and there is nothing that God won't turn around in my life. God created time, and He can multiply it for me. I am not controlled by time. By God's grace, I control it, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "Why isn't God stopping this?"

This thinking is rooted in the inaccurate belief that God is in control of everything. Don’t get me wrong: He started this world in control of everything, but He gave much authority to mankind at Creation, and then again as new creations in Christ. We have to stop waiting for God to stop the things He gave us the power to stop. Jesus said: Whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven.

YOU HAVE AUTHORITY IN LIFE

Remember, Jesus has given us ALL power over the enemy (Luke 10:19). The enemy, the devil, wants to blind you to your authority, so that you will accept whatever happens in life, or wait for God to do something about it. Awaken to your God-given authority as a child of God.

START REIGNING AND YOU'LL STOP WHINING

"Through the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness, we REIGN in life." (Romans 5:17) As you awake to grace & righteousness—and your God-given authority—you’ll stop thinking and feeling like a victim.

YOU'RE JUST LIKE JESUS!

Yes, the disciples woke Jesus, and He stopped the storm. BUT, in 1 John 4:17, it tells us that as He is, so are we. He gave you His Word, His Name, and His authority. You can stop the forces of hell that come against you.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I agree with Jesus! I take authority over the storms of life, and over all the power of the enemy. Through the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness, I reign in life. I have the power to choose PEACE in the midst of the storms of life. I walk in wisdom, by acting on the Word, and I rise above every situation, in the Name of Jesus!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, “I feel guilty”.

We’ve all had thoughts that try to make us feel guilty, such as: “You don’t do enough. Look at what you’ve done wrong. You’re not good enough. You don’t say the right things. You don’t measure up. You don’t do as much for others as you should. You eat too much.”

This line of thinking produces guilt, which leads to self-hatred, anger toward others, bad decisions, harsh words, procrastination, and fear.

JESUS DECLARES YOU: NOT GUILTY

This doesn’t mean that you’ve never sinned or done wrong. This means that He washed away all your sin and guilt with His blood. The Word of God declares Jesus as our guilt offering, thus declaring us free from guilt.

SEE WHAT GOD SEES

Accept Colossians 1:22, which says that through Jesus’ blood, “He presents you holy and faultless and unblamable in the Father’s eyes.”When God sees you, He sees Jesus—like when Jacob went before his father Isaac with the hair, skin, and scent of his brother. The father saw Jacob as if he were Esau. And He sees you as if you were Jesus—without guilt.

MEDITATE ON JOB 10:7

“According to your knowledge, I am indeed not guilty...” (NASB) When a person is born again, they are cleansed of sin and guilt by the blood of Jesus, and therefore not guilty.

WHEN YOU BLOW IT, DON'T DENY IT

Admit it. Confess it. 1 John 1:9 says, “If you confess your sin, He is faithful and just to forgive you and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness.”

The last words of Jesus on the cross were, “It is finished”. At that moment, the price was paid for your sin and guilt. Hebrews 1:3 says, “He cleansed us from our sin.”

STOP THINKING THAT YOU HAVE TO FEEL GUILTY TO BE FORGIVEN

Sometimes we think we owe it to people to feel guilty and bad for everything. Stop thinking that. You don’t owe anyone anything. Don’t think guilt somehow pays for something. The blood of Jesus paid it all. When we feel like we owe God guilt or we owe it to others to wallow in guilt, it’s an insult to His blood.

STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T DONE

We often punish ourselves with self-condemnation. We will never do enough for God. That’s why Jesus did it all. He paid for sin, the curse, and our failure. Our job is to believe.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

Jesus has declared me not guilty. Even when I feel I don’t do enough, or that I’m not good enough, God says that faith in Him is enough. I don’t have to feel guilty to be forgiven. I am forgiven by faith in Jesus. Today I stop beating myself up about all that I’ve done or haven’t done. I don’t have to be perfect. He already is—therefore, I rest my faith in Him, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from a negative attitude.

Attitude IS everything. It is a mindset that takes precedence over all other facts. And I want us to obliterate negativity from our lives. You CAN control whether life is easy or hard, by your attitude. So many people look at things in a negative way, expect negative things to happen, and speak themselves into negative results. They never grow. So . . .

GOD IS A YES GOD

2 Corinthians 1:20—"All the promises of God are YES!" He says YES to everything He has promised. He’s a positive God. And you are made in His image.

Success comes in CANS, not in cannots! Philippians 4:13 says, "I CAN do all things through Christ which strengthens me."

GET RID OF THE NEGATIVE PSYCHIC IN YOU

The "negative psychic" in you presumes you know what people are thinking about you and it’s usually bad. "She thinks I’m an idiot"; "I can tell he’s always judging me" . . . etc. The only person’s thoughts that matter about you are God’s, and THEY ARE GOOD.

STOP SEEING GIANTS AROUND YOU. AND START SEEING THE GIANT IN YOU!

Greater is He that is in you. Begin to see yourself conquering everything!

A thermostat SETS the temperature. It doesn’t read it. Set the thermostat of your attitude to "ABOVE ONLY" thinking. Deuteronomy 28:13 says, "You will be ABOVE ONLY and not beneath."The NIV says, "YOU WILL ALWAYS BE AT THE TOP." Refuse to accept any other way of thinking or living.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!!

My life is getting easier not harder! I focus on the good things God has done in my life. I believe all things are possible! I look for opportunity to come my way because of my hope in Jesus. I’m above ONLY and not beneath. I am the head and not the tail. My attitude of faith and expectation in God takes precedence over all other facts . . . beginning today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the feelings and thoughts that say, "I'm overwhelmed!"

Everything you see in this world was created by God in six days. He's in the business of getting a lot accomplished in little time. And He lives in you! You don't have to carry your burden alone. Most people don't understand what Jesus meant when He said, "Take My yoke upon you".

A yoke is a harness placed upon two oxen. It causes them to plow together. So, when one gets weak or overwhelmed, he can continue by being pulled by the other. When we feel weighed down, we need to remember, we are yoked to Him. Jesus is attached to us and will carry the load for us.

CAST YOUR CARES UPON GOD

He will care for you. How? Be honest. Tell Him what’s wrong. Ask Him to carry it for you and believe He will. Remember, after you give Him your cares, don’t run to pick them back up. Trust Jesus to carry the load for you.

BEGIN TO BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN HANDLE ANYTHING

Start believing this today. Mark 9:23 says, "All things are possible for those who believe."

EAST ON THIS THOUGHT: NOTHING IS TOO DIFFICULT FOR GOD

If nothing is too difficult for Him, and He lives in you, then nothing is too difficult for you. You will make it!

GOD WILL COMPLETE THOSE THINGS THAT CONCERN YOU

As you surrender those concerns to God, they become His responsibility. He will complete, fulfill, perfect, and bring those things to pass. He will lift your burden and finish what He started in your life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I can handle anything today, because I am yoked to Jesus. Today I refuse to be overwhelmed. I cast all my cares on Jesus. He cares for me and will carry my load.

Nothing is too difficult for God. Therefore, I declare that nothing is too difficult for me today! He is the author and finisher of my faith, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "Things aren't getting better, they are getting worse!"

This thinking is not an option today or EVER! No matter how bad things have gotten financially or in ANY AREA OF YOUR LIFE, God has promised that they will get better.

Expect it to get brighter today!

YOU HAVE A COVENANT OF INCREASE FROM GOD

Psalm 115:14 says, "May the Lord give you increase." Deuteronomy 1:11 says, "May the Lord increase you a thousand times and bless you as He has promised." Expect!

ELIMINATE THE "HALF EMPTY GLASS" MENTALITY

In fact, don’t accept it "half full" either! Think: My cup runs over!

LOOK AT HOW GOD DOES THINGS

He takes us from law to grace; from sin to righteousness; from sickness to health; from defeat to victory; therefore, expect things to get better and better in every area of your life.

EXPECT THE BEST TODAY!

In Luke 15:22, the father said, "Bring the best robe, and put it on my son . . ." You are God’s child. He wants the best for you. Believe for goodness and mercy to follow you all the days of your life.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

No matter what is happening in this world, things are getting better and better for me! God has made me righteous through His blood; therefore, my path is getting brighter and brighter every day.

My inner man is being renewed, day by day. I have a covenant of increase and God is increasing me, and all that I have, more and more. I expect the best today. He has saved the best for last, and therefore I expect my coming days to be better than my past days, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "God is mad at me."

Many people think the reason bad things are happening is because God is mad or against them. Or perhaps you don't think He's overtly against you, but that He's just not aggressively helping you. If you think God is mad at you, you'll feel discouraged and rejected. You won't expect good things to happen.

Let's take this thought captive. The word, captive, means: "to conquer with a sword." We conquer wrong thinking with the sword of God's Word!

GOD IS NOT MAD AT YOU; HE IS MAD ABOUT YOU!

This is something I started saying many years ago when I discovered God’s love. When you accept this thought, you will have confidence, expectation, and peace. How do I know this is true? Romans 8:38–39 says, "Nothing can separate you from the love of God . . ." You are forgiven, and you are LOVED.

In John 17:23, Jesus says to the Father, ". . . that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, as much as You have loved Me." What an amazing truth. God loves you as much as He loves Jesus!

THERE IS NOTHING GOD IS HOLDING BACK FROM YOU

Romans 8:32 says, "He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not also with Him freely give us all things." Rejoice in this truth!

YOU ARE NOT CONDEMNED

Romans 8:1 says, "There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus . . ." God approves of you because of your faith in Jesus, not because you have done everything right. God’s love for you is non-negotiable. Jeremiah 31:3 says He loves you with an everlasting love. It is an unstoppable love!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

God is not mad at me; He is mad about me. He loves me as much as Jesus. He thinks precious thoughts about me all the time. I am His beloved, and He is mine!

There is nothing God is holding back from me. He didn’t hold back His best; therefore He won’t hold back the rest.

I refuse to be condemned. I am forgiven. I reject the thought that He is mad at me or against me. God is for me and not against me. His love toward me is unstoppable, in Jesus’ Name!

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We've all lost something at one time or another. If it hasn't been money, it's been time, relationships, opportunity, peace, or HOPE. Well, today we begin to GET IT BACK!

Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "How could I ever recover from this loss?"

LET THIS PERMEATE YOUR MIND: GOD IS A GOD OF RESTORATION

Joel 2:25–26 says, "I will restore the years that have been lost."Whether it’s lost years, lost opportunity, lost finances, bad decisions, or what others have done to you—God will restore. He is the God of restoration.

We must refuse to settle. The ten lepers wouldn’t settle for their leprosy. They cried out to Jesus. The woman with the demon-possessed daughter wouldn’t settle with her daughter’s condition (Matthew 15:22). Bartimaeus wouldn’t settle with blindness. He wouldn’t stop until he recovered his sight. REFUSE to settle for the way things are.

ALL THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE YES

He has promised restoration and recovery—so ask Him for them TODAY. God wants you to recover more than you do. Believe this.

BELIEVE THE PROMISE: THE THIEF HAS TO REPAY SEVEN-FOLD WHAT HE'S STOLEN

The devil is the thief. And Jesus has defeated him. He has given us authority over him. You have the right to get your stuff back. Jesus paid for it. Whatever good thing that has been lost in your life is coming back.

PROPHESY TO THE DRY BONES IN YOUR LIFE

Speak to whatever is lost and command it to come back. Use your words. Job 22:28 says, "I shall decree a thing and it will be so."

EXPECT RECOVERY!

"You shall surely overtake your enemies and you shall recover all"

(1 Samuel 30:8). Restoration and the recovery of what has been lost in our lives is a divine promise. Stand on it today.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I will recover all that has been lost in my life. I expect the restoration of lost relationships, lost money, lost hope, and lost opportunities. I will not settle for loss and lack. God will avenge me. He will restore what has been stolen from me. I ask Him and expect Him to avenge me of all that has been lost in my life. I call forth a seven-fold return of what has been taken from me, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today, we are fasting from anger—thoughts like, "I feel angry," or, "They make me so mad."

Anger is a powerful emotion that obviously can hurt ourselves and others. It leads to bad decisions, damaged relationships, stress, and physical sickness.

DISCOVER THE POWER WITHIN YOU

Remember, anger comes from a sense of powerlessness. When we feel powerless to change something, we get afraid, leading us to anger. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but power, love, and a sound mind." Meditate on this verse. You have power.

James 1:19 says, "Be quick to hear, slow to speak, then the result is that you will be slow to anger!" Follow this simple pattern, and anger will lose its grip.

REALIZE THAT ANGER DOES NOT WORK

It doesn’t produce or achieve anything. James 1:20 says, "For the anger of man does not achieve (work, produce) the righteousness of God." If you had an employee that didn’t work, produce, or achieve, you would fire them, right? Fire your anger from your life. It doesn’t achieve anything.

DEAL WITH UNRESOLVED CONFLICT TODAY!

Ephesians 4:26 says, "Do not let the sun go down on your anger."Make peace with whomever you have something against today. Don’t let it fester. You’ll be amazed at how much less you will feel angry.

IT'S OK TO FEEL ANGER, BUT DIRECT IT THE RIGHT WAY—TOWARDS THE DEVIL

Notice, the next verse goes on to say, "Don’t give the devil an opportunity to work." (Ephesians 4:27) The devil wants you to blame others for your anger. But realize, there’s no one to blame but the devil! And like a soldier with a machine gun, who just discovered the enemy, turn your weapons completely on him. Use your anger to resist the devil by speaking the Word with an aggressive force, and eliminate his opportunity to work!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I am free from the power of anger. I have power over it! I have power, love, and a sound mind. I will not act rashly, but choose to listen quickly and speak slowly. I say to anger: You are fired!

I refuse to blame anyone for my angry feelings. I will use my aggressive feelings against the devil by speaking the Word of God and resisting him firmly in my faith today, in Jesus' Name!

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Our Fast From Wrong Thinking is working! Stay on this journey with me. These seeds will produce the great harvests you have always wanted and needed in every area of your life.

Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, "What’s wrong with me?"

The constant awareness of our "falling short" is where the devil and religion wants to keep us. This keeps us defeated and hemmed in by shame, rather than liberated through our divine nature. 2 Peter 1:4 says, "Through His promises, we share in the divine nature of God and escape the corruption that is in the world through lust."

UNDERSTAND THE GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

2 Corinthians 5:21 says, "He who knew NO sin, was made to be sin FOR US, that we would be MADE the righteousness of God." This is the greatest EXCHANGE in human history! Jesus took our sinfulness and imparted to us His righteousness–which means we are RIGHT in God’s eyes, not wrong.

AWAKE TO RIGHTEOUSNESS

1 Corinthians 15:34 (AMP) says, "Awaken to righteousness; and you will not sin." When God thinks of you, He thinks of a victorious, conquering, strong, powerful, wise, and holy son or daughter. He sees you as a mighty champion— the head and not the tail. Righteousness means: to stand in His presence without a sense of guilt, shame, inferiority, or condemnation.

ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO DO WHAT HE DOES BEST

1 Corinthians 2:12 says, " . . . We have received the Spirit of God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God." A key ministry of the Holy Spirit is to REVEAL what is already yours (NOT TO REVEAL TO YOU ALL THAT IS WRONG IN YOUR LIFE).

DWELL ON WHAT’S RIGHT RATHER THAN WHAT’S WRONG

Go through the Scripture regarding who you are in Christ, what is yours in Christ, and what you can do in Christ. It’s staggering. Flood your mind with this new way of thinking.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I am the righteousness of God, through the blood of Jesus. I stand in the presence of God without guilt, shame, inferiority, or condemnation. I awake to righteousness and believe it will lead me to a victorious life. I am a joint heir with Jesus. When God looks at me, He sees His blood. He thinks of me as a conquering, powerful, and holy son or daughter. I will not think of myself as anything less or more than what God thinks of me in Jesus' Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel stressed out."

Stress is a powerful mindset that we are going to dismantle. It is a collection of thoughts or fears that bear down on your mind until they penetrate you and control your emotions, your health, and your relationships. The real enemy is thinking that you have to get rid of the enemy. Psalm 23:5 says that He prepares a table (celebration) in the presence of your enemies. Begin to celebrate and praise God in the midst of the pressure, problem, or bad news. That’s when the enemy loses its power. (Colossians 1:27) Peace comes from the presence of God, not the absence of problems. Meditate on the fact that God’s presence is in you and with you. Jesus said "I am with you always." In 2 Corinthians 4:6–8, Paul said, "We are troubled on every side, but not stressed." Why? Because he knew he had a treasure inside, the power to speak God’s Word, and the ability to change the situation. BE CERTAIN YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE IT You are seated with Christ in heavenly places—Ephesians 2:1-6. Live life from above—from God’s perspective. You’re above ONLY and not underneath (Deuteronomy 28:13). The battle is already won. Jesus did it all. Your fight is simply to believe that. That’s when stress leaves. THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!! I am free from the power of stress. I don't have to get rid of all my problems to get rid of stress. I have a table in the presence of my enemies. They have NO power over me.

The Prince of Peace lives in me. I am certain I will make it. I am going to the other side. The battle is already won. Jesus did it all. My treasure is greater than my trouble, and I am above stress and not underneath it, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "This is a scary time to be living in."

When you look around at all the news & evil in the world—whether it's natural disasters, terror, rumors of wars, disease, depression, etc., it can be pretty scary.

There is much fear in this world; but it doesn't have to control you or your loved ones!

In Luke 10:19, Jesus said: "Behold I have given you authority . . . over all the power of the enemy." The devil doesn’t push us around. We push him around! Whatever we bind on earth is bound in heaven—Matthew 18:18. You’re never afraid of what you have authority over.

Simply accept it today! Jesus said: My peace I GIVE you, not as the world gives—John 14:27. We receive peace, not as something dependent on circumstances—it is a gift. Therefore, we don’t have to be afraid.

2 Timothy 1:7 says, "God has NOT given you a spirit of fear; but POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND.

TAKE YOUR DAILY "PRE-SCRIPTURE" AS YOUR NEW "PRESCRIPTION"

IN THE DARKEST OF TIMES, GOD PRESENTS HIS MOST STUNNING PERFORMANCES

Expect God to show up!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I receive the gift of PEACE, and therefore I am not troubled. I have power, love, and a sound mind. I have authority over the enemy. No evil or disaster can harm me. God is my Deliverer. I expect God to show up in my life today, in Jesus' name.

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In Mark 4, when the disciples tried to cross over to the other side of the sea in the boat, they were overwhelmed by the storm that struck their ship. They feared for their lives, bailing out water furiously. Have you ever been in a storm? The waters crash against you. You feel helpless. You feel alone. You cry out, "Lord, where are you? Don’t you care?"

The disciples forgot one small detail in the midst of their storm: Jesus was in the boat with them. There was nothing greater than His presence!

Let’s overcome the thought that says, "I feel alone. Where is God when I need Him most?"

In Mark 4:36-40, Jesus was asleep in the boat. Someone asked me once, "How do we wake Jesus up, when He is asleep in our boat, in the middle of a storm?" Well, I said, "You don’t wake Him up. You rest with Him!" If He’s not worried, don’t you worry. HIS PRESENCE calmed the storm then, just as it will do now.

They needed to awake to the fact that God was with them. When you know He is with you, there is nothing to fear. Psalm 23:4 says, "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear NO EVIL, for You are with me!"

PSALM 91:10 SAYS, "NO EVIL SHALL BEFALL YOU, NOR SHALL ANY PLAGUE COME NEAR YOUR TENT"

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I am not trying to get in God's presence; I am already in, through the blood of Jesus. He is in my boat with me. He is not "over there." He is "here" right now—with me and in me!

I awake to the fact that He is with me. There is no separation. I can rest with Him, in the midst of any storm. I can walk with Him in the midst of the fire.

I am fearless, because He is with me. Therefore, no evil shall befall me, nor shall any plague come near my dwelling place—my church, my home, my body, or my life—in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I tried to forgive, but I just don't feel it."

Many people are held back in life because they are waiting for the feeling of forgiveness before they let go. In the meantime, unforgiveness continues its damage against them, while they wait for their feelings to change. Your feelings won’t change until your thoughts do!

2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "We live by faith; therefore we forgive by faith."Never let your faith follow your feelings. Your feelings will catch up with your faith.

It simply means to GIVE BEFORE. We need to "give" forgiveness BEFORE the person apologizes, BEFORE they change, and most importantly BEFORE you feel anything. Just as faith works by believing God’s promises BEFORE they show up (Mark 11:24-25), forgiveness works BEFORE you feel it. When you forgive BEFORE you feel good feelings about that person, you are living in the highest level of faith.

Psalm 103:2-4 says, "Bless the Lord O my soul and forget none of His benefits—He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your diseases, redeems your life from destruction, crowns you with loving-kindness and compassion." Think on these things.

THINK IT AND SAY IT !!!!

I accept that forgiveness is not a feeling. It’s a decision. Beginning today, I expect the bitter feelings, the problems, and the unanswered prayers to change because of the choice I have made.

I forgive by faith, which means that as I act on the Word of God and declare my forgiveness out loud, I am walking in forgiveness, whether I feel something or not.

I am forgiven and I am a forgiver! I choose to forgive others (AND MYSELF), BEFORE they change, before they deserve it, and before I feel it. I focus on what God has done for me, rather than what others have done to me, and therefore, I am free. In Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says: "I just can't forgive myself."

Who hasn't thought that at one time or another? The devil would love to keep us in self-condemnation for the things we have done or failed to do. He knows it paralyzes us and prevents us from making the impact that God intended for us. James 2:13 says, "Mercy triumphs over judgment." His mercy toward you TRIUMPHS over your self- judgment. In Luke 22:34, Peter denied the Lord three times, and Jesus forgave him. Later, Peter preached the first sermon after Jesus rose from the dead, and 3000 people were saved in a day! Peter was able to forgive himself when he knew Jesus had accepted him. In the same way, you too, have been accepted by God, no matter what you have done—simply by believing in His finished work on the cross. God doesn’t hold anything against you. Forgiving yourself is simply AGREEING with God. His standard is absolute perfection, and He forgives you. Psalm 103:12 says, "As far as east is from west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." It’s done. It’s over. Now accept the second chance (or third or fourth . . .) that God offers. Philippians 3:13 says, "Forgetting what lies behind, and reaching forward . . ." Reaching forward starts in your thought life. He doesn’t impose guilt on you to try to get you to stop doing something. Romans 2:4 says, "It is His goodness that draws us to repentance." Since this guilt and shame doesn’t come from God, there can be only one other source—the devil. James 4:7 says, "Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Some people think subconsciously: "I’ll make myself feel bad to pay for what I’ve done." Why should we pay the price that has ALREADY been paid for what we’ve done wrong? Stop beating yourself up. By trying to "pay for what we have done", we are doubting & insulting the very blood of Jesus that HAS PAID the price in full. Accept His free gift. THINK IT AND SAY IT!!! I receive mercy today, because of the blood of Jesus. Though I didn’t deserve it, God proclaims over me, that I am "not guilty". Where I have failed, God’s mercy triumphs over judgment. I give up my right today to hold ANYTHING against myself. I deserve to be punished, but Jesus took THAT punishment for me. I forget what lies behind and press on, moving forward in my life with God, even though I feel like I have blown it beyond repair. I reject this guilt and self-condemnation that the devil is trying to put on me. God is the God of second chances. I will no longer try to make myself feel bad to pay for what I’ve done. The price for what I did or failed at has been paid in full by Jesus’ blood!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I feel like I've failed," or "I've failed in my relationship with God, in my faith, and in my life, etc."

The feeling of failure can be disheartening and depressing. It can keep us in a cycle of defeat.

YOU HAVE COMEBACK DNA IN YOU

Even in what seems like the worst situation, the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. Expect your comeback! You have resurrection DNA in you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I have comeback DNA in me! It’s my new nature to always rise, even when I’ve fallen. I have the blood-bought right to get back up when I’ve failed! Jesus doesn’t turn from me when I’ve fallen; He turns to me and prays for me. I cannot fail. He will not fail me. His love will never fail toward me. I am expecting God to turn my failures and frustrations around beginning today, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "It's just so hard to be a Christian."

We are going to break this mentality once and for all, because it is the single most often misunderstood concept that is keeping believers defeated.

Jesus said to take His yoke because it's easy and His burden is light. That's the grace of God! He did the heavy lifting, and now our job is to enter into His rest.

We’ve all felt at times that we can’t change a certain habit or a weakness in our lives. We often feel "confined" by whatever has previously "defined" us. But, as we change our mindsets regarding WHO we are and what God has given us, ANYTHING can change. Today a new hope will be born in you!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

It is easy to live the Christian life because God already made me more than a conqueror. Jesus did it all! His life is in me. His love is in me. His power is in me. His Spirit is in me. Therefore, I cannot fail as a Christian! I am not alone, and never will be. I am yoked to Him, and that’s why I can enjoy my relationship WITH God, rather than strive to fulfill a duty FOR God. I am free, in Jesus’ Name!

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Most people know the benefits of fasting from food, but fasting from wrong thinking has been an untapped treasure & force—until now! As you continue this amazing journey and tap into this power, you will be transformed!

Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I don't have enough."

This is a mindset that says, "I don’t have enough money. I don’t have enough time. I don’t have enough friends. I don’t have enough education, etc."

These thoughts build an invisible fence that keeps you in the backyard of lack and deficiency.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I always have enough, because Philippians 4:19 says, "God shall supply ALL my needs, according to His riches."  I always have enough, because My God is more than enough. I believe that seeds meet needs. I am a sower, and therefore I am a reaper. God is a multiplier, and so am I. I am called to be fruitful and multiply. God is multiplying every good seed that I have ever sown. As I give, He gives back to me good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I can't stop."

Quitting a habit, a sin, or an addiction can be one of the hardest things in life; but it becomes easy when we realize Jesus not only died to forgive our sins, but also to give us power over sin, and to free us from being in bondage to anything.

Proverbs 23:7 says, "As a man thinks, so is he." Your thoughts will shape your decisions; your decisions will shape your actions; your actions will shape your habits.

Romans 12:2 says, "Betransformed." This is something that happens TO you, as you renew your mind to God’s Word. It’s happening to you right now as you fast from wrong thinking! And as you fill your mind with God’s goodness, it LEADS you to "repentance" (which is: to change your thinking, Romans 2:4).

(Quote from Mickey to Rocky in the movie, Rocky II ) Get rid of "can’t" from your vocabulary and your mindset. You can do all things through Christ.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I am not under the bondage or control of any sin, habit, or problem in my life anymore. I am under the grace of God, giving me dominion over sin and temptation. I am yoked to Jesus. Therefore, it is His strength that I walk in. As I renew my mind to the Word of God, I am being changed and transformed, in Jesus' Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "My life is not that special."

Though hard to admit, this mentality is often under the surface of our lives. It's a mindset that hems us into a mediocre and boring existence.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I have a destiny. I am chosen by God. I cannot go unnoticed by Jesus. He sees me, and recognizes me, and calls me His own. He is coming over to my house because He loves me and considers me significant. I reject all feelings of insignificance and unimportance. I am the apple of His eye, in Jesus’ Name!

REMEMBER that you are chosen and that you have a destiny and you are the apple of Father's eye

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Today we are fasting from small thinking. THIS IS GOING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING!

Small thinking produces small living. If we set up small expectations for our lives, that's what we'll get. The problem with that mindset is that God is bigger than we ever imagined. He has bigger plans for us more than we’ve ever dreamed. Time to ditch small thinking!

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I give up small thinking. I let go of a small god. I agree with God’s way of looking at things and God’s language. I decide to think bigger and bigger every day, and to ask for the things God said I could ask for. I accept the visions and dreams that the Holy Spirit wants to give me; and I let go of all failure, disappointment, and fear-based thoughts, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "God is far from me."

We must learn to not only discern between right and wrong, but we must discern between right and almost right.

It’s almost right to ask God to come down and help us. It sounds holy. It sounds humble. But you will truly be free when you discover, He is already here. Emmanuel means, "God WITH us". When Jesus came to the earth, He put an end to the separation between God and man.

Separation between us and God is a myth. The devil wants us to believe it to keep us powerless. We were separated from God through our sin (Isaiah 59:2), but Jesus took away the sin through His blood. Therefore, the moment we are born again, there is no separation anymore. We sometimes feel that He is so far away, but He is not. He is here. He is there. He is everywhere we are.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I am not separated from God in any way. He is an ever-present help in my time of trouble. His ever-presence brings me help! I recognize that He is already in me. That’s what makes my faith work. God is not far off. He is right here, right now. I am surrounded by His love and enveloped in His presence. Therefore I am not afraid. I am not trying to live FOR God; I am living FROM Him. His power is in me. His presence is in me. His love is in me. And nothing can ever separate me from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, my Lord! Amen.

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says: "That's just the way I am."

One of the things that limits us and keeps us defeated is the opinion we have of ourselves. Over time, we begin to accept a version of ourselves that isn’t God’s version. We also accept other people’s stigmas of us: "He’s shy"; "She’s self-absorbed"; "He’s all talk"; "She’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer".

We often end up living up to the very opinions and expectations that others have had of us because we've been conditioned to do so.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I am unlimited in my ability to grow and change. God is the potter and I am the clay. I am what God says I am. He began a good work in me, and He will finish it. He is making me into something GOOD. I am His workmanship—His work of art. He’s good at this and has been doing it for a long time! I am not in bondage to my weaknesses and former limitations. They do not define me. Every day and every moment that passes is making me more and more like Jesus!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I haven't done enough."

When things don't go our way, we sometimes have this nagging thought that we're not holy enough or haven't prayed enough to qualify us for God's blessing or favor.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I let go of the mindset that tells me I’m not holy enough, or I haven’t done enough to receive answered prayers. I receive His promises by faith. I am a joint heir with Jesus Christ. I expect to get what He deserves, not what I deserve. The throne of His grace is always open! His river of lavish love- gifts are always flowing towards me! I receive His grace, freely and lavishly, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I can't shake my past."Often our past is what limits us and keeps us defeated.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

I am a new creation in Christ Jesus; and no matter how bad my past is, it’s not only forgiven—it’s washed away!  I am more than a conqueror, and I will not be pushed around by memories or people from my past. Because of the blood of Jesus, I am not guilty. I shake off my past. I declare it is over, and I expect God will turn my situation around for good in some miraculous way, in Jesus’ Name!

FUNERAL PRAY FOR REGRET!!!

Kiss regret goodbye. Have a burial service for whatever is nagging you. Take 20 seconds and pray this funeral prayer: "Lord, I thank you that this sin or mistake of my past is dead and gone. You have removed it & forgotten it, therefore so do I! I shake it off and commit it to You."

And thus concludes this funeral service for your past!

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I feel depressed."

We have all felt it at times. Depression is now the leading cause of disability in the world. So often, depression is anger turned inward at ourselves for our shortcomings and mistakes.

Perhaps you’ve thought: "Life’s a drag; what’s the use; I’ll never be happy." These thoughts are designed to rob you of the joy and confidence that produces supernatural strength in our lives.

THINK AND SAY IT!!!!

I will never be depressed another day in my life. I decide to stop condemning myself and beating myself up for my shortcomings. I believe God is working in me every day. I am not a negative thinker. I am positive. God is for me, with me, and in me, therefore depression cannot stay. I am not helpless because I have the Holy Spirit living in me. I command every ounce of depression to loose me and let me go. I command it to be removed and cast into the sea, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I’m feeling offended."

We all know what it’s like to be treated wrongly or unfairly and to be talked about or lied about. It’s easy to become offended and feel that we have the right to feel that way. But this is a destructive trap.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!!

I am free from being offended. I am free from the emotions of offense, bitterness, and the right to feel mad. I will not be trapped by those feelings. I love God’s Word. I attach myself to what He said and did. I refuse to pay attention to the wrong done to me. I forgive and release those that have hurt me. I express my feelings to God, and I am healed, in Jesus’ Name!

REMEMBER THIS..... Focus on what God has done for you.

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Today we're fasting from the thought that says, "I feel like a victim."

Viktor Frankl survived the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz by defining ultimate freedom as the ability "to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances."

The worst prison in the world is the one we put ourselves in—our mind.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

No one can keep me down! I am not a victim. I am a victor. I take full responsibility for my responses in life—my attitudes and my decisions. Holy Spirit, I am asking for your help. You live in me, and you are my Helper! I refuse to give away my power by blaming others. I take responsibility for my thoughts, my actions, and my REACTIONS. I abandon the idea that my situation is the fault of anyone else. I am an overcomer. I am more than a conqueror, in Jesus’ Name!

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "It’s impossible."

Jesus said, "All things are possible to him who believes". What is in your life today that you have given up on or considered impossible? Whatever it is (provided it’s legal!), don’t ever give up. Never, never, never give up.

One Easter weekend, a major political story broke in America. The New York Times asked me, "Since this story is so big, will you be speaking about it at church on Easter?" "It certainly is a big story," I responded, "But SOMEONE RISING FROM THE DEAD IS EVEN BIGGER!"

They then asked what I would specifically say about it. I answered, "If a man can rise from the dead, anything is possible!"

So today, let’s fast from the thought that says, "It’s impossible."

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

All things are possible for me because I believe God’s Word. All of His promises are possible because all His promises are "Yes"; and He can’t lie. Jesus is the WAY when it seems like there is no way. Faith comes as I hear God’s Word; and faith moves the impossible mountain as I speak God’s Word today, in Jesus’ Name!

REMEMBER NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER EVER GIVE UP!!!! EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD........

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Today we're fasting from what I call the "problem-focused" mentality. The problem-focused mentality just sees and reports the problem.

THINK AND SAY IT!!!!

I believe that God will give me the interpretations to life’s problems and that He will bless me with wisdom and answers. I believe there is a solution to every problem because I have the mind of Christ. I welcome the Holy Spirit to pray through me and bring God’s will and solutions to my life and to the lives of those around me, in Jesus’ Name!

Stop complaining and about the problems and be the solution to the problem.  Every problems you have in life you have a solution to the problem. Remember the same power that rose Jesus from the grave that same power lives in you.

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Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I Feel Anxious."

All of us deal with anxiety at various times in our lives. Some of the symptoms of anxiety include: heart palpitations, tension, fatigue, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, stomach aches, and headaches. You don't have to live this way.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!!

Anxiety has lost its power over me. When I feel anxious, it is a signal to pray and praise God. When I add prayer, anxiety is subtracted. Because I am so valuable to God, I know that He will take care of me. I attack panic by speaking the Word of God. The Prince of Peace lives inside of me, therefore, I have peace guarding my heart and mind. I breathe praise to God today, in Jesus’ Name!

Remember that is not your fault that you are dealing with anxiety/ panic attacks. Know that you are VALUABLE to GOD, and when anxiety/panic attacks you attack back with the WORD OF GOD. EMBRACE your truth.

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There is no higher or deeper desire in the heart of mankind than happiness. It is the single most intoxicating emotion that drives every decision and pursuit of mankind.

People have been looking for happiness—trying to buy it, trade for it, or discover it—since time began. But it's not hard to find.

THINK IT AND SAY IT!!!

I have the fullness of joy and happiness in life because I am in God’s presence, and the Holy Spirit lives in me. I walk in the supreme happiness of life, knowing that I am loved by God. I refuse to condemn myself because there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus. God will always help me, and my hope is in Him. Therefore, I am happy, in Jesus’ Name.

I challenge you today to be HAPPY!!!

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We have embarked upon the most significant journey of our lives: fasting from wrong thinking. And today's thought is probably the most important one any of us ever deal with at a deep level.

Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I don't feel loved."

The number-one need in every human life is to be loved. Yet sadly, so few actually enjoy a life where they actually feel loved.

THINK AND SAY IT whenever you are feel not loved say this to remind yourself that God loves you.

God is not mad at me, He’s mad about me! I am outrageously loved by Him! His love was shown on the cross and His love and favor are for a lifetime! My Heavenly Father tenderly loves me. Therefore, I will feel His love today! He continually calls me His beloved. Nothing can separate me from His love. I am valuable and priceless to Him. I am as valuable to God as Jesus is. I receive His love by faith, in Jesus’ Name!

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Fear is at the root of just about every negative thing that happens in our lives. We’re afraid of failing; afraid of being alone or rejected; afraid of running out of money; afraid that people will let us down; afraid that we won’t find a spouse or the one we found will leave us.

All fear is rooted in the core belief that God’s Word won’t work. For example, the fear of not having enough is rooted in the fear that Philippians 4:19 isn’t true. If you believe that "God will supply all your needs according to His riches . . ." then fear leaves.

Just remember that God will never leave you or forsake you.

Always Remember God Word is TRUE!!!!

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When we feel powerless over our past, we feel guilty. When we feel powerless over our future, we feel afraid. When we feel powerless over the present, we feel depressed. And when we feel like the people or circumstances of our lives just won't change, we feel angry.

A sense of powerlessness is the root of all negative emotions.

The thought that there's not much we can do about the economy, or our weight, or the allergies we grew up with forces us to accept and tolerate a mediocre and weak life. Remember the same power that raise Jesus from the day LIVES in you. You have the power to defeated the enemy and always that don't us to think that we are Powerless because today you have the POWER. You're no longer POWERLESS you have POWER.

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Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, "I Can't Change."

We’ve all felt at times that we can’t change a certain habit or a weakness in our lives. We often feel "confined" by whatever has previously "defined" us. But, as we change our mindsets regarding WHO we are and what God has given us, ANYTHING can change. Today a new hope will be born in you! Just know that you can change your mind setting with changing the wait I think. It's not going to happen over night but if you take this journey with me can change our way for thinking. 

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WATCH YOUR WORDA DILIGENTLY!!!! Words have such great power to bless you or to wound. Be quick to listen slow to speak and slow to become angry.

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Do not worry about tomorrow. This is not a suggestion but a command. My grace is sufficient for you, but it’s sufficiency is for only one day at a time. When you worry about the future you heap day upon day of trouble onto your flimsy frame. You stagger under this load heavy which I never intended you to carry. As you this affirm your faith shackles of worry fall off instantly. Enjoy my presence continually by trusting me at all times.

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I want you to experience the riches of your salvation l: the joy of being loved constantly and perfectly. You make a practice of judging yourself based on how you love, behave or feel. Remember that I see you you clothed in my righteousness radiant in my perfect love.

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Whenever you feel distant from me whisper my name in loving trust. This simple prayer can restore your awareness on my presence. When you trustingly whisper my name my aching ears are soothed. The power of my name to bless both you and me is beyond your understanding.

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When you see my face put aside thoughts of everything else. I am above all as well as in all your communion with me transcends both time and circumstances. Open your heart and mind to receive more and more of me.

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Trust me in all your thoughts. Okay know that some thoughts are unconscious or semiconscious and I do not hold you responsible for those. Practice thinking in a certain ways trusting me thanking me and those thought become more natural. Reject negative or sinful thought as soon as you become aware of them. Don’t try to hide them from me confess them and leave them with me.

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Draw near to me with a thankful heart aware that your cup is overflowing with blessing. Gratitude enables you to perceive me more clearly and rejoice in our Love-relationship. Nothing can separate you from my loving presence. Whenever you feel anxious remind yourself that your security rest I mean alone and I am totally trustworthy.

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My children make a pastime of judging one another and themselves. But I am the only capable Judge, I have acquitted you through my own blood. That is why I am highly offend when I hear my children judge one another or indulge in self-hatred.

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Let me show you my way for you this day. I guided you continually so you can relax and enjoy my presence in the present. Concentrate on staying close to me. Discipline your thought to me as I work my ways in your life. Pray about everything then leave the outcome up to me. Do not fear my will for through but I I will accomplish that what is best for you.

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I am the truth the one who came to set you free. As the Holy Spirit control your mind and actions more fully you become free in me. I can do my best handiwork when you sit stillness of my presence focusing your entire being on me. I am the way and the truth and the life. Don’t worry about what is on the road up ahead.

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As you get out of bed in the morning be aware of my presence with you. You may not be thinking clearly yet but I am. Your early thoughts tend to be anxious ones until you get connected with me invite me into your thought by whispering my name. ( Jesus).

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Taste and see that I am good. The command contains an invitation to experience my living presence. It also contain a promise. The more you experience me the more convinced you become of my goodness. When adversities strike the human instinct is to doubt my goodness. Do not try to fathom my ways. Instead spend time enjoying me and experiencing my goodness.

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Stay calmly conscious on me no matter what. Remember that I go before you as well as with you into the day. Nothing take me by surprise. I will not allow circumstances to overwhelm you so long as you look to me. I will help you cope with whatever the moment present.

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Open your hands and your heart to receive this day as a precious gift from me. Bring me gifts of thanksgiving which open your heart to rich communion with me. Because I am God from whom all blessing flow, thankfulness is the best way to draw near me.

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Hold my hand and trust. It is virtually impossible to stumble while walking in the Light with me. I designed you to enjoy me above all else. Fearful, anxious thoughts melt away in the light of my presence. When you turn away from me you are vulnerable to the darkness that sin when you forget to cling my hand.

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Thank me for the very thing that is troubling you. The best protection against this indulgence is THANKSGIVING. It is impossible to thank me and curse me at the same time. Thanking me for trials will feel awkward and first but if you persist your thankful words in faith will eventually make a difference in your heart. Thankfulness awakens you to my presence which overshadows all your problems.

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You are my beloved child I chose you before the foundation of the world to walk with me along path designed uniquely for you. If you trust that my plan are to prosper you and not to harm you can relax and enjoy the present moment. Your hope and your future are rooted in heaven. Nothing can rob you of your inheritance of unimaginable riches and well-being. But your main focus should be staying close to me.

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Learn to laugh at yourself more freely. Don’t take circumstances so seriously relax and know that I’m God with you. Stop trying to monitor my responsibilities thing s that are beyond your control. Laughter lighten your load and lifts your heart into heavenly places. God loves to hear is children laugh just like a parent loves to hear their laughter. Do not miss the Joy of my presence by carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders.

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Stay on the high road with me. Many voices clamor for your attention trying to divert you to another path. But I have called you to walk ever closely with me, soaking in my presence living in my peace.

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Seek to live in my love which covers a multitude of sins both yours and others. Wear my love line a cloak of Light covering you from head to toe. Have no fear for perfect live decimates fear. Return to me your first love.

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The struggle that single moms go through trying to be the mom and the dad of the household.

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I am the One who never change. I am the Aloha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. When we are in a place of uncertainty the only antidote to this poisonous threat is drawing closer to me. In this uncertainty you will find perfect PEACE.

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The world is too much with you my child. Your mind leaps from problem to problem to problem, invading your thought process. Though I want to help but I will not violate your freedom I will not throw myself on you. I will sit silently in the background waiting for you to remember that I’m with you. Give your problems to me so that your load can become lighter and we can handle whatever this day brings.

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Bring me your mind for rest and renewal. Let me infuse my presence into your thought. As your mind stop racing your body relax tans regain awareness of me. This awareness is vital to your spiritual well-being it is your lifeline, spiritually speaking.

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When thing don't go as you would like, accept the situation immediately. If you don't you will start feeling of regret that can easily spill over the line into resentment. Remember I am sovereign over your circumstances, and humble yourself under my mighty hand. I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. In me you have everything you need both for this life and the life yet to come.Don't let the impact of the world shatter your thinking or draw you away from focusing on me. The ultimate challenge is to keep fixing your eyes on. me, no matter what is going on around you. 

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God said that he is the CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, am with you and for you. When you feel some lack it is because you are connecting with me on a deep level. I offer abundant life your part is to trust me and refusing not worry about anything. The only remedy is to switch your focus from the problems to my Presence. STOP striving and watch to see what I will do. I am the LORD!!!!

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I want you to know that how safe and secure you are in my presence. You are never separated from me though you must see me through the eyes of faith. I will walk with you till the end of time and onward into eternity.

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Worship me in spirit and in truth. Trust me enough to let me guide you through this day, accomplishing my purpose in my timing. I am sovereign over every aspect of your life.

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I am a God of abundance. I will never run out of resources. You live in a world of supply and demands where necessary things are often scarce. Rejoice in my abundance living by faith not by sight. And my God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Chris Jesus

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I’m your Lord seek me as a friend and lover of your soul. Trust me to know what I’m doing in your life I will never leave you I will guide you step by step.

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Spending time with God is essential for your well-being. This thins is not a luxury or an option it’s NECESSITY. Do not feel guilty about spending time with me remember that Satan is the accuser or believer seeking whom he may devour. Use your shield of faith to protect yourself from him. Talk to me about your experiencing and ask me how to show you the way forward. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Remember the devil come to kill, steal and the destroy but God come to give you life.

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I am a Mighty God nothing is to difficult for Me. Do not fear your limitations or measure the day demands against your strength. When you face unexpected demands there is no need to PANIC. Remember that I am with you talk with me, and listen while I talk you through each challenging situation. When I allow difficulties to come into your life, I equip you fully to handle them. Relax in my presence trusting in my strength.

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Thank in the midst of the crucible. God said he will never leave you not forsake you he is always there by your side. Be on the lookout for what I’m doing in your life and worship me by living close to me and thanking me in all circumstances. The question is do you trust me to orchestrate your life events as I choose or are you still trying to make things go according to your will?

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In this world you will have trouble. Begin each day anticipating problems asking me to equip you for whatever difficulties you will encounter, the best equip is living in my presence my hand will let you go of yours. Remember I’m on your side and I have overcome the world.

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Nothing can separate us from your peace, love, joy. Do not fear the what this day or any other day may bring you your way. Relax in my presence my sovereignty remembering that I go before you and with you so don’t not fear evil for o can bring good out of every situation you will ever encounter.

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Come to me for all that you need. Come into my presence with thanksgiving for thankfulness open the door to my treasure. Where is light darkness can’t stay and know that God is with every step on the way. There is nothing you need that I cannot provide.

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Remember now is the time to get on the roll. Stop Procrastinating and stop being lazy. Start you business or whatever the case be now is the time.

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God said come to him with open heart and empty hands to receive all that he have for you. ( abundant blessing).

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God said listen to me continually I have much to communicate to you so many people are in situations in a need of prayer.

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God said let me control your mind. Your mind is the most unruly and restless of mankind. Your mind is the devil play ground.

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I’m this episode I was discussing what so anxiety and how to deal with it and don’t let consume your life. Also the struggles the up and down in my life and yet I’m still standing through it all.

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TRUST ME and don’t be AFRAID. I know that thing may feel out of place and not in your control and everything isn’t running smoothly just know that God is right there waiting on you ready to know your hand. Instead of moaning and complaining accept this as a new challenge of something new. Just say YES to this new way of work. Trust me and don’t be afraid.

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This is the day that they Lord has made Rejoice and be glad in it. God said begin each day with open hands of faith ready to receive all that I am pouring in your life. Be careful not to complain about anything even the weather. Be thankful for your situation. Don’t worry about tomorrow or get stuck in the pass live in the abundant life in my presence today.

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I am with and for you your constant Companion and your Provider. I will never leave you I’m the same yesterday, today and forever. Whenever you feel distant from just whisper my name (Jesus) and prepare yourself for my loving presence.

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God said in him you have everything in him you are complete. Just know that there is not an need that I cannot meet. After all I created you and everything that is. Ephesians 3:20 2 Corinthians 4:18 AMP

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God has made a promise to meet all your needs according to his glorious riches. He said I have e planted peace in the garden but there is weeds in your garden (heart) like worry, pride, stress, unbelief and the lust goes on and on. When you sit quietly with me my light shine of presence directly into to your heart and those weeds will shiver up and die. Thank me for your troublesome situation the peace they can produce far outweighs the the trail you endure. Philippians 4:19 2 Corinthians 4:17

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God is calling us to have constant communion with him. Accept each day as it comes and find me in the midst of it all. Talk to about your feeling and every aspect in your life. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Proverbs 3:6

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LETS BE THANKFULNESS!!!! A thankful mindset keep you in touch with me. God hate when his children are grumbling ( complaining) about there circumstances. God want us to be thankful for all he has done for us. Think about it if it wasn’t for God where would you be right now ( just think about it) so I challenge you to stop complaining and be thankful.

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God say bring all your request to him and he will answer them. You need not to fear because I’m infinite what in all my ways I will run out of resources. Abundance is the very heart of who I am. Come to me in joyful expectation of receiving all you need and sometimes much more.

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Rejoice and be Thankful!!!! I know there is a lot of stuff going on in the world but God want us to have a grateful trusting hearts. When you trust God it channel you to let the peace of God flows into to you. When you be Thankfulness it lift you above your circumstances.

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