Sunday, July 29, 2007
Hawaiin Punch
I am loyal to hawaiin punch because my family and I love the taste of the drink , and the amount of juice receive for the price. We have been faithful customers for over 15 years and this company has managed to keep their prices reasonable . Hooray for Hawaiian Punch !
Love a Poem written by Keisha Simmons
Love is God
Love is me !
Love should carry happiness
Love is always meant to be .
Love is patience in the most trying times
Love is ignoring what most receive
Love is being positive when you see nothing but negative
Love is being me, when it is unacceptable to the world.
Love is being in control of destiny
Love is being me !
Love is God
so trust and believe and know and you will be like God ( he is Love)
Love is me !
Love should carry happiness
Love is always meant to be .
Love is patience in the most trying times
Love is ignoring what most receive
Love is being positive when you see nothing but negative
Love is being me, when it is unacceptable to the world.
Love is being in control of destiny
Love is being me !
Love is God
so trust and believe and know and you will be like God ( he is Love)
Advice for the Youngsters
Alot of time we have struggles and we feel that things will not get better. What I have come to learn is it always has to get worse before it better. So if some point in your life , there are too many obstacles in your path. ( Know God is around the corner with your blessing).
Remember that even though you feel your story is over, it isn't God is building you up to have a testimony for his children.
Remember that even though you feel your story is over, it isn't God is building you up to have a testimony for his children.
Prayor for Friend encountering problems
Today I coming honoring God, and thanking him for his love and grace.
The reason I praying is for a very close friend who has been dagnosed with cancer.
Lord I ask to watch over my friend and to give her patience and understanding to deal with every issue that may occur on a daily basis. Lord I ask that you keep her foucsed on you , and help to understand that struggles she is enduring at this moment are temporary and will only endure for the moment. I pray that God keeps her spirts and she continues to believe in God and know he is a healer and he can make the impossible happen. God is able to do all things . I trust him to do it when everyone says it can't be done.
The reason I praying is for a very close friend who has been dagnosed with cancer.
Lord I ask to watch over my friend and to give her patience and understanding to deal with every issue that may occur on a daily basis. Lord I ask that you keep her foucsed on you , and help to understand that struggles she is enduring at this moment are temporary and will only endure for the moment. I pray that God keeps her spirts and she continues to believe in God and know he is a healer and he can make the impossible happen. God is able to do all things . I trust him to do it when everyone says it can't be done.
Why I love my Children so Much
I posted pictures of my children. I love my children because they inspire to be a greater person, and keep focused. They are always so sweet and understanding and loving. They keep me honest.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Are We Fulfilling God's Plan our Lives
1. Often we never stop praying for ourselves , and become consumed with our issues.
2. Are you praying for other people than your immediate family?
3. Are you reading your bible daily?
4. What do we need to do to fullfill God's plan for our life?
5. Are you a true Christian ?
6. What is a definition of a True christian?
2. Are you praying for other people than your immediate family?
3. Are you reading your bible daily?
4. What do we need to do to fullfill God's plan for our life?
5. Are you a true Christian ?
6. What is a definition of a True christian?
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Are We Living in the Last Days on Earth?
We Are Living in 'The Last Days'
Do we see "the signs of the times"? "Mark this," Paul wrote. "There will be terrible times in the last days" (2 Tim. 3:1). And what do we see now? America at war. Shootings in our schools. Disasters in the weather. Is it all coming to a climax? Will World War III soon be upon us?
We are living in the last days! — and we have been for almost 2,000 years. The last days, said Peter, were already here in the first century (Acts 2:16-17). "In these last days," we are told in Hebrews 1:2, "God has spoken to us by his Son." "The last days" began with Jesus Christ! When Paul told Timothy about the last days, he was not so much predicting the future as describing his own day. He was telling Timothy what kind of world he lived in.
Wars have always been with us. Natural disasters have plagued humanity for millennia. Societies have been breaking down, and violence has been erupting, for centuries.
"You will hear of wars and rumors of wars," Jesus said, "but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come" (Matt. 24:6). There will be famines and disasters, but those are only the beginning of problems. There will be persecutions, and there will be predictions. People will say, It is just around the corner, but do not believe it. Do not be alarmed. Just persevere. Just do the job set before you.
Someday, the end will indeed come. But rumors about the end have been greatly exaggerated. The world has had many disasters since the last days began nearly 2000 years ago, and I am sure that there will be many more. God can end the world whenever he wants to, and I will be happy for the great day to come, but I do not see any biblical proof that it will be very soon.
Frankly, we need faith and hope whether or not there is a war, whether or not the end is near. We need faith and zeal no matter how evil the days are, no matter how many disasters strike near us. Our responsibility before God does not change with the times: Our job is to preach the gospel, to preach repentance and forgiveness, to teach those who believe, and to worship God.
When we survey the world scene, we may see disasters in Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. Or, if we look with slightly different eyes, we may see fields white and ready for harvest. There is work to be done, as long as it is day. There is work to be done, and we must do the best we can with what we have.
Jesus calls us to perseverance, to running with patience the race set before us. Paul likewise speaks of the end, when the children of God will be revealed, when all creation will be liberated from bondage (Rom. 8:19-21). How then do we live? "We groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for...the redemption of our bodies" (v. 23). We are eager for the travails of this world to be over, but we are also patient (v. 25).
Peter gives the same outlook. He also waited for the day of the Lord, when the elements will be destroyed (2 Pet. 3:10). What advice does he give us? "You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God" (vs. 11-12). That is our responsibility day in and day out. We are called to live holy lives, not to make predictions the Bible does not authorize us to make. We are to be faithful in our daily lives.
Nevertheless, in the last days there will be people with a veneer of godliness but denying the power of Jesus Christ. There will be people who deceive and are deceived, people who proclaim the end is near. Do not be alarmed; do not be deceived. Simply do what God has been telling his church to do for nearly 2,000 years: worship, teach and preach.
God will take care of the timetable— our job is to be found faithfully working, whenever the end happens to come. Correct predictions don't count for anything on the day of judgment— only faithfulness will be rewarded.
Nevertheless, some people seem anxious for the end to come. They would do well to heed the words of Isaiah:
Woe to those...who say, "Let God hurry, let him hasten his work so we may see it. Let it approach, let the plan of the Holy One of Israel come, so we may know it.'" Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. (Isaiah 5:18-21).
It is interesting that the prophecy speculators often mix nationalism in with their prophecies. They are interested in the welfare of America specifically, as if Americans are in greater need of repentance than the Chinese are. They want national repentance so that God will "heal this land" and they can live in peace and safety. Many of them assume that if America obeys God, then we will reap the blessings God promised to ancient Israel.
Repentance is a good thing, of course. It is good to have peace and safety, and I would enjoy such blessings just as much as anybody else. But I wonder about the propriety of wanting other people to repent so that we can enjoy the blessings. Does not repentance begin at home, beginning with our personal self-centeredness? Shouldn't spiritual blessings for others be a greater incentive for us to want them to turn to God? Didn't Jesus tell us to be concerned about all nations, not just our own?
In this fallen world, God allows natural disasters, sins and evils. He also causes the sun to shine and the rain to fall on the good as well as the bad. As both Job and Jesus show, he also allows evil to fall upon the righteous. This is the way God allows the world to function.
For the ancient nation of Israel, under a special covenant, God promised that if the nation was obedient, he would prevent the natural disasters that normally fall upon both the wicked and the righteous. He did not give that guarantee to other nations, nor did he say that other nations could elect themselves to a position of most-favored nation in his sight. Modern nations cannot claim as promises the blessings God offered specifically to Israel in a special covenant that is now obsolete.
The Bible makes no guarantees that even if all of America repents, that we will no longer have any troubles. The new covenant, the better covenant, offers spiritual life rather than guaranteeing physical blessings. By faith, we are to focus on the spiritual, not the physical.
Physical things are not wrong, of course, and God often does intervene in physical affairs to help us. But the new covenant does not make guarantees as to when and where he will do it. The new covenant calls us to faith despite the circumstances, to faithfulness despite persecution, to patience despite an eager longing for the better world that Jesus will bring.
Here is one more thought that may put prophecy into better perspective: Prophecy's greatest purpose is not to get us to focus on dates— it is so that we will "know the Lord." Prophecy is to point us to Jesus, the best of all possible blessings. Once we have arrived at our destination, we no longer need to focus on the path that brought us to him.
Joseph Tkach Copyright © 1999
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Do we see "the signs of the times"? "Mark this," Paul wrote. "There will be terrible times in the last days" (2 Tim. 3:1). And what do we see now? America at war. Shootings in our schools. Disasters in the weather. Is it all coming to a climax? Will World War III soon be upon us?
We are living in the last days! — and we have been for almost 2,000 years. The last days, said Peter, were already here in the first century (Acts 2:16-17). "In these last days," we are told in Hebrews 1:2, "God has spoken to us by his Son." "The last days" began with Jesus Christ! When Paul told Timothy about the last days, he was not so much predicting the future as describing his own day. He was telling Timothy what kind of world he lived in.
Wars have always been with us. Natural disasters have plagued humanity for millennia. Societies have been breaking down, and violence has been erupting, for centuries.
"You will hear of wars and rumors of wars," Jesus said, "but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come" (Matt. 24:6). There will be famines and disasters, but those are only the beginning of problems. There will be persecutions, and there will be predictions. People will say, It is just around the corner, but do not believe it. Do not be alarmed. Just persevere. Just do the job set before you.
Someday, the end will indeed come. But rumors about the end have been greatly exaggerated. The world has had many disasters since the last days began nearly 2000 years ago, and I am sure that there will be many more. God can end the world whenever he wants to, and I will be happy for the great day to come, but I do not see any biblical proof that it will be very soon.
Frankly, we need faith and hope whether or not there is a war, whether or not the end is near. We need faith and zeal no matter how evil the days are, no matter how many disasters strike near us. Our responsibility before God does not change with the times: Our job is to preach the gospel, to preach repentance and forgiveness, to teach those who believe, and to worship God.
When we survey the world scene, we may see disasters in Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. Or, if we look with slightly different eyes, we may see fields white and ready for harvest. There is work to be done, as long as it is day. There is work to be done, and we must do the best we can with what we have.
Jesus calls us to perseverance, to running with patience the race set before us. Paul likewise speaks of the end, when the children of God will be revealed, when all creation will be liberated from bondage (Rom. 8:19-21). How then do we live? "We groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for...the redemption of our bodies" (v. 23). We are eager for the travails of this world to be over, but we are also patient (v. 25).
Peter gives the same outlook. He also waited for the day of the Lord, when the elements will be destroyed (2 Pet. 3:10). What advice does he give us? "You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God" (vs. 11-12). That is our responsibility day in and day out. We are called to live holy lives, not to make predictions the Bible does not authorize us to make. We are to be faithful in our daily lives.
Nevertheless, in the last days there will be people with a veneer of godliness but denying the power of Jesus Christ. There will be people who deceive and are deceived, people who proclaim the end is near. Do not be alarmed; do not be deceived. Simply do what God has been telling his church to do for nearly 2,000 years: worship, teach and preach.
God will take care of the timetable— our job is to be found faithfully working, whenever the end happens to come. Correct predictions don't count for anything on the day of judgment— only faithfulness will be rewarded.
Nevertheless, some people seem anxious for the end to come. They would do well to heed the words of Isaiah:
Woe to those...who say, "Let God hurry, let him hasten his work so we may see it. Let it approach, let the plan of the Holy One of Israel come, so we may know it.'" Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. (Isaiah 5:18-21).
It is interesting that the prophecy speculators often mix nationalism in with their prophecies. They are interested in the welfare of America specifically, as if Americans are in greater need of repentance than the Chinese are. They want national repentance so that God will "heal this land" and they can live in peace and safety. Many of them assume that if America obeys God, then we will reap the blessings God promised to ancient Israel.
Repentance is a good thing, of course. It is good to have peace and safety, and I would enjoy such blessings just as much as anybody else. But I wonder about the propriety of wanting other people to repent so that we can enjoy the blessings. Does not repentance begin at home, beginning with our personal self-centeredness? Shouldn't spiritual blessings for others be a greater incentive for us to want them to turn to God? Didn't Jesus tell us to be concerned about all nations, not just our own?
In this fallen world, God allows natural disasters, sins and evils. He also causes the sun to shine and the rain to fall on the good as well as the bad. As both Job and Jesus show, he also allows evil to fall upon the righteous. This is the way God allows the world to function.
For the ancient nation of Israel, under a special covenant, God promised that if the nation was obedient, he would prevent the natural disasters that normally fall upon both the wicked and the righteous. He did not give that guarantee to other nations, nor did he say that other nations could elect themselves to a position of most-favored nation in his sight. Modern nations cannot claim as promises the blessings God offered specifically to Israel in a special covenant that is now obsolete.
The Bible makes no guarantees that even if all of America repents, that we will no longer have any troubles. The new covenant, the better covenant, offers spiritual life rather than guaranteeing physical blessings. By faith, we are to focus on the spiritual, not the physical.
Physical things are not wrong, of course, and God often does intervene in physical affairs to help us. But the new covenant does not make guarantees as to when and where he will do it. The new covenant calls us to faith despite the circumstances, to faithfulness despite persecution, to patience despite an eager longing for the better world that Jesus will bring.
Here is one more thought that may put prophecy into better perspective: Prophecy's greatest purpose is not to get us to focus on dates— it is so that we will "know the Lord." Prophecy is to point us to Jesus, the best of all possible blessings. Once we have arrived at our destination, we no longer need to focus on the path that brought us to him.
Joseph Tkach Copyright © 1999
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
7 Day weather forecast week of 07/21/07
-Day Forecast
Tuesday Hi 95 Lo 74 Partly Cloudy
Wednesday Hi 94 Lo 75 Mostly Clear
Thursday Hi 91 Lo 76 Mostly Clear
Friday Hi 93 Lo 75 Isolated T-Storm
Saturday Hi 93 Lo 73 Isolated T-Storm
expect rain on Friday ,Saturday , and Sunday
Tuesday Hi 95 Lo 74 Partly Cloudy
Wednesday Hi 94 Lo 75 Mostly Clear
Thursday Hi 91 Lo 76 Mostly Clear
Friday Hi 93 Lo 75 Isolated T-Storm
Saturday Hi 93 Lo 73 Isolated T-Storm
expect rain on Friday ,Saturday , and Sunday
Sunday, July 15, 2007
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Daily devotionals in the word's of Creflo Dollar
Daily Devotional - July 2007The following is the bible reading program for the month of July.
July 1
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful” (Psalm 1:1).
To walk in the counsel of the ungodly is to take advice that doesn’t line up with the Word. When you need direction, consult the Holy Spirit and seek the perspective of mature Christians who know the Word of God.
July 2
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
As a child of God, you have a right to go to your heavenly Father with every need and desire of your heart. If you have accepted Jesus, you have been made righteous, so take advantage of your rights through Him!
July 3
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
Don’t carry your burdens. Give them to Jesus by faith. He is well able to help you through difficult times.
July 4
“Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail)” (Psalm 55:22, AMP).
Your cares are none of your business, but they are God’s business. When it seems as if you can’t take anymore, turn to God.
July 5
“…for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).
There is a difference between joy and happiness. While happiness may depend on your outward circumstances, joy comes from the truth you know from God’s Word. It will give you the strength to go on when you feel like giving up.
July 6
“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness” (Psalm 30:11).
Your days of sadness and depression are over! Rise up in the joy of the Lord. Praise Him for all He has done and continues to do in your life.
July 7
“Many evils confront the [consistently] righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19, AMP).
In this world you will experience attacks. However, because you have accepted Jesus Christ into your life, you have a covenant that guarantees your deliverance.
July 8
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee” (Isaiah 26:3).
Keep your focus on the Lord and your mind will remain in a calm, undisturbed state.
July 9
“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:19).
God has given His children authority on Earth. Don’t put up with the enemy’s harassment in your life. Bind him in the name of Jesus and loose the power of God on your behalf!
July 10
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12).
The battles you fight in life are against spiritual forces. When you recognize the work of the enemy, use the Word of God against him by confessing it boldly and in faith.
July 11
“Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?” (Isaiah 58:6)
Fasting can be used to break the bondage the enemy places on you or others. Be obedient to God when He instructs you to fast. You will reap a great reward.
July 12
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).
Wait on God by spending time in His presence and meditating on His Word. You will be built up and strengthened for what is ahead of you.
July 13
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3).
God will give you mental and emotional healing if you need it. His love for you ensures that He will care for every aspect of your being.
July 14
“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber” (Psalm 121:3).
God will keep you and protect you at all times. He never sleeps on His job!
July 15
“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy” (Jude 24).
Don’t be afraid of missing the mark. Trust God and His Word. He will provide a way out of every tempting situation.
July 16
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).
When you became born again, you became a new creation. Your past was wiped out and you are innocent of sin.
July 17
“For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the men of integrity, blameless and complete [in God’s sight], shall remain in it” (Proverbs 2:21, AMP).
Develop the character of God because it will determine whether you are able to hold on to the blessings God brings to you.
July 18
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed” (James 1:14).
It is easy for you to be enticed by temptation when you have lust in your heart. Meditate on the Word of God so you can purify your motives. Then you can avoid being distracted by the seduction of the enemy.
July 19
“But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway” (1 Corinthians 9:27).
It is your responsibility to discipline your body and its desires. By remaining focused on the Word and establishing your heart on its truths, your spirit will become stronger than your flesh.
July 20
“Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25).
Jesus is constantly interceding for us. He is your Advocate before your heavenly Father.
July 21
“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house” (Acts 16:31).
Household salvation is a covenant promise from God, so release your faith for your unsaved family members to become born again.
July 22
“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 11:14).
Don’t be afraid to talk to mature Believers about important decisions you must make. It is advantageous to seek counsel before stepping out on certain things.
July 23
“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up” (Psalm 5:3).
Take time every morning to commune with God. Pray, seek His face and expect the guidance you need for the day.
July 24
“Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing” (Psalm 100:2).
It is a privilege to serve the Lord. Rejoice that you have opportunities every day to minister to Him.
July 25
“The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light” (Romans 13:12).
Turn away from behavior that characterizes the lifestyle of those who don’t know God. Embrace the light and truth of His Word in all that you do.
July 26
“…I shall be anointed with fresh oil” (Psalm 92:10).
Each day presents a new opportunity to walk in a higher or greater level of power. Ask God for a fresh supply of His anointing so you can be more effective in every area of your life.
July 27
“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established” (Proverbs 16:3).
When you commit your works to God, trust Him fully with the outcome and process of whatever you are doing. He will show you exactly what to do and how.
July 28
“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1).
The Earth and all of its resources belong to God. Knowing this, have confidence that He will supply all your needs in abundance.
July 29
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment” (Mark 12:30).
God commands us to love Him with everything we have, both spiritually and naturally. That means giving your resources to Him as He directs. When you give to the Kingdom of God, you demonstrate your love for your heavenly Father.
July 30
“For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls” (1 Peter 2:25).
When you don’t know the Lord, it is as if you are a lost sheep. However, when you return to Him, He is able to guide you and direct your life.
July 31
“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26).
Becoming a part of God’s family through Jesus Christ is what makes you a child of God. Accept Him today as your Lord and Savior so you can partake of His blessings both on Earth and in Heaven.Go Back to Top
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July 1
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful” (Psalm 1:1).
To walk in the counsel of the ungodly is to take advice that doesn’t line up with the Word. When you need direction, consult the Holy Spirit and seek the perspective of mature Christians who know the Word of God.
July 2
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
As a child of God, you have a right to go to your heavenly Father with every need and desire of your heart. If you have accepted Jesus, you have been made righteous, so take advantage of your rights through Him!
July 3
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
Don’t carry your burdens. Give them to Jesus by faith. He is well able to help you through difficult times.
July 4
“Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail)” (Psalm 55:22, AMP).
Your cares are none of your business, but they are God’s business. When it seems as if you can’t take anymore, turn to God.
July 5
“…for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).
There is a difference between joy and happiness. While happiness may depend on your outward circumstances, joy comes from the truth you know from God’s Word. It will give you the strength to go on when you feel like giving up.
July 6
“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness” (Psalm 30:11).
Your days of sadness and depression are over! Rise up in the joy of the Lord. Praise Him for all He has done and continues to do in your life.
July 7
“Many evils confront the [consistently] righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19, AMP).
In this world you will experience attacks. However, because you have accepted Jesus Christ into your life, you have a covenant that guarantees your deliverance.
July 8
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee” (Isaiah 26:3).
Keep your focus on the Lord and your mind will remain in a calm, undisturbed state.
July 9
“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:19).
God has given His children authority on Earth. Don’t put up with the enemy’s harassment in your life. Bind him in the name of Jesus and loose the power of God on your behalf!
July 10
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12).
The battles you fight in life are against spiritual forces. When you recognize the work of the enemy, use the Word of God against him by confessing it boldly and in faith.
July 11
“Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?” (Isaiah 58:6)
Fasting can be used to break the bondage the enemy places on you or others. Be obedient to God when He instructs you to fast. You will reap a great reward.
July 12
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).
Wait on God by spending time in His presence and meditating on His Word. You will be built up and strengthened for what is ahead of you.
July 13
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3).
God will give you mental and emotional healing if you need it. His love for you ensures that He will care for every aspect of your being.
July 14
“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber” (Psalm 121:3).
God will keep you and protect you at all times. He never sleeps on His job!
July 15
“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy” (Jude 24).
Don’t be afraid of missing the mark. Trust God and His Word. He will provide a way out of every tempting situation.
July 16
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).
When you became born again, you became a new creation. Your past was wiped out and you are innocent of sin.
July 17
“For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the men of integrity, blameless and complete [in God’s sight], shall remain in it” (Proverbs 2:21, AMP).
Develop the character of God because it will determine whether you are able to hold on to the blessings God brings to you.
July 18
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed” (James 1:14).
It is easy for you to be enticed by temptation when you have lust in your heart. Meditate on the Word of God so you can purify your motives. Then you can avoid being distracted by the seduction of the enemy.
July 19
“But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway” (1 Corinthians 9:27).
It is your responsibility to discipline your body and its desires. By remaining focused on the Word and establishing your heart on its truths, your spirit will become stronger than your flesh.
July 20
“Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25).
Jesus is constantly interceding for us. He is your Advocate before your heavenly Father.
July 21
“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house” (Acts 16:31).
Household salvation is a covenant promise from God, so release your faith for your unsaved family members to become born again.
July 22
“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 11:14).
Don’t be afraid to talk to mature Believers about important decisions you must make. It is advantageous to seek counsel before stepping out on certain things.
July 23
“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up” (Psalm 5:3).
Take time every morning to commune with God. Pray, seek His face and expect the guidance you need for the day.
July 24
“Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing” (Psalm 100:2).
It is a privilege to serve the Lord. Rejoice that you have opportunities every day to minister to Him.
July 25
“The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light” (Romans 13:12).
Turn away from behavior that characterizes the lifestyle of those who don’t know God. Embrace the light and truth of His Word in all that you do.
July 26
“…I shall be anointed with fresh oil” (Psalm 92:10).
Each day presents a new opportunity to walk in a higher or greater level of power. Ask God for a fresh supply of His anointing so you can be more effective in every area of your life.
July 27
“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established” (Proverbs 16:3).
When you commit your works to God, trust Him fully with the outcome and process of whatever you are doing. He will show you exactly what to do and how.
July 28
“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1).
The Earth and all of its resources belong to God. Knowing this, have confidence that He will supply all your needs in abundance.
July 29
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment” (Mark 12:30).
God commands us to love Him with everything we have, both spiritually and naturally. That means giving your resources to Him as He directs. When you give to the Kingdom of God, you demonstrate your love for your heavenly Father.
July 30
“For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls” (1 Peter 2:25).
When you don’t know the Lord, it is as if you are a lost sheep. However, when you return to Him, He is able to guide you and direct your life.
July 31
“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26).
Becoming a part of God’s family through Jesus Christ is what makes you a child of God. Accept Him today as your Lord and Savior so you can partake of His blessings both on Earth and in Heaven.Go Back to Top
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Monday, July 9, 2007
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