Trust

It doesn't matter how hard things are now; things will look better for you pretty soon

Remember that sometimes we have to learn by our own mistakes BUT the good news is, God patiently waits for us so He can redeem us and renew our journey.

Trust Him...

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

http://bible.com/12/pro.3.5-7.asv

Then and now

When facing a hard time or season, the first and important step is spending time with God – it is the best way to face the struggles and hardships we go through

We can look back to other times that He’s come through for us. Then we can simply say, ‘You came through for me then, I am certain that You will come through for me now'

Believe it....

While you wait....

Let it be clear that God’s word is so powerful that it will do what it was sent to do. 

No matter what happens in between the promise and it's fulfillment, remember that His word will always come to being! 

Your job is to stay focused and faithful....don't cheat on God while you wait.... 

It prolongs your outcome 

Daily affirmation

The word of God is our daily fuel. 

When we truly understand how great God is and how messed up we are, we then realize how much we need to hear God’s affirmation, instruction, and love for us. 

His word shows us this...

Practice reading the bible daily...

I need you Lord

When you have reached an end of yourself.... Pray.

Heavenly Father...

I can’t do anything without You

I need to hear Your voice

I need Your strength

I need Your grace

I can’t make it without You Lord

Activate Your power in my life

Build me up in my inner (wo)man. 

It’s in You I live, move and have my being. I yield to You. 

Be glorified in me God. 

Please flood my life with Your grace. 

And when you do, help me remember to give You every ounce of the glory due Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Addictions

When we really get God’s Word in us and it sinks in, we begin to despise those things we were once addicted to or trying to overcome.

God’s Word is a light – and it reveals how dark and unclean our choices can be.

If you want to get over an addictive spirit, or character, it is absolutely possible.

First you pray for strength, then you get in and stay in God's word...and lastly, you deliberately starve the addiction.

You will find in your journey that the lies  of the devil are harder to believe when God’s truth speaks louder to us. 

Love

When in the darkest of moments and feel all alone, stand up and realize that God does indeed care for you, love you, and hear your prayers even when you think He doesn’t. 

If you humble yourself before God and surrender your entire life to Him just as Daniel did, then God sees you as He saw Daniel as being “highly esteemed.” 

Remember, He will never let go of His undying love for you.

Cost

 When is the last time your obedience cost you? 

Tough question.....

What impossible situations are you facing? Your impossible situations may be the result of your taking a stand for Christ or the result of something else. Don’t panic. 

I am a firm believer that if God could deliver Daniel and his friends from the most dangerous of situations, He can deliver you as well.

Be brave, be courageous, stand bold! 

Fear - GONE!

Great read: 

I must learn to block fear out of my life, it will rob me of the life God planned for me.

Fear is that bully on the school playground that grabs me by the shirt collar and says, "give me your lunch money, or else!" The Chatterbox does the same thing to my thoughts, using "What if" scenarios that create fear and hold me back.

The more I listen to the Chatterbox, the more power I give to fear. 

God has given me everything I need to fight back and win. When the bully yells, "What if?", we can learn to answer back with, "God says He will. Even at the bottom of your worst fear you'll find a greater God.

As we begin to hear God's voice, we'll see that His perfect love can kick fear out our lives and lead us safely into his will.

Align your day

Really good read: 

Repeat this statement before you begin your day each day: 

“Today, with every action, thought, and motive, I will honor You.” 

Then, check every action, thought, and motive against that criteria: 

“Does it honor God?”

- align your day in the right direction

Battles

Know your target

Know your enemy

Know how to fight

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds), casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;

http://bible.com/12/2co.10.3-5.asv

Be bold

Boldness is behavior born out of belief. It’s in the belief that God is who He says He is. So the next time you take a stand for God, do so with boldness and courage. 

No matter how difficult the situation is, don’t let your fears guide you. Instead, let your confidence in God direct you. 

God will never let you down when you take a stand for Him, even in the darkest of situations.

Move out of the way

“But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.” Psalm 3:3

One of the hardest things to do is to step aside and let God handle a situation for us. 

You may have been wronged, falsely accused, and mistreated, but as angry as you may feel you have to use wisdom in how you handle it. 

Place your trust in God and receive His wisdom. He will guide you and instruct you. And if He says, “do nothing”, do nothing. Your nothing gives Him room to do something about it. He is King and He is in full control. 

Trust that God will vindicate you. 

Trust that He will prepare a table before you right in the presence of your enemies. 

The consequences of taking matters into your own hands are endless, but the rewards of letting God fight your battles are great! 

Move out of the way and let God do it!

He's got this!!!!

Forgiveness

4 steps to living a forgiving life: 

1) forgive those who have hurt you

2) pray for them who have hurt you

3) bless your enemies

4) then, wait

Always be on the forgiving side. It keeps you free from offense and hurt. 

Be willing

It is tempting to do everything that everybody else is doing, be involved in everything, know everything, hear everything, and be everywhere, but it isn't God's best for you. 

Be willing to separate yourself from the compulsive activity before you come apart at the seams! Spend time with God, and ask Him to give order to your day. 

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence for ever.

http://bible.com/12/isa.32.17.asv

New beginnings

Even when we have made serious mistakes, there is always a place of forgiveness and a new beginning in Christ. When we have a new beginning with Christ, we don't have to mourn over the past. We just have to repent and go on. We don't need to repent again and again and again. 

If you know the character of God, you know He will forgive any sin, no matter how terrible, because to Him sin is sin. 

Remember, God can make miracles out of mistakes. If you need forgiveness today, simply confess to the Lord what you have done, and enjoy your new beginning (see 1 John 1:9). It begins at the moment of forgiveness. 

From the book Starting Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer. 

He is more than we need

God will meet our every need.

Many times we think of needs in terms of the basic necessities of life, our physical needs. We don’t simply need money, nourishment, a roof over our heads, and clothes to wear. We also need wisdom, strength, health, friends, and loved ones; and we need the gifts and talents and abilities to help us do what we are supposed to do in life. We need many things, and God is willing to meet all of our needs when we trust and obey Him.

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

http://bible.com/12/php.4.19.asv

Temptation - not sin

Temptation to do wrong can make you feel horrible. You may think, I shouldn't be going through this; I shouldn't be having a problem with this. But God taught me that temptation isn't sin; we sin when we give in to temptation. 

The Bible says temptation will come. It doesn't say, "Woe unto him to whom it comes," it says, "Woe unto him by whose hand it comes" (Matthew 17:7). 

Jesus told us to pray that we would not give in to the temptation when we are tempted (Luke 22:40). Amen.....

What is your addiction that tempts you and leads you to sin? 

Stay stable

God’s Word teaches us to remain stable during every single storm of life. The first mistake we often make is listening to the “This is just too hard” lie. Listen, the enemy is and always will be a liar, and he always desires to put thoughts into our minds that say we are not capable, can’t, won’t, and never will be able to do what God has asked of us. 

God always sees our glass as full and overflowing. Choose to adopt God’s attitude and be an I-think-I-can person, instead of an I-think-I-can’t person. 

If you believe you can remain stable and control your emotions even during times in which it is difficult to do so, you will find God working through your faith and enabling you to do what you believe.

God give me the strength I need to remain stable in all circumstances.

Ask for help

Addictions, habits, or negative attitudes can wear you out. If you need deliverance from any wrong behavior, the Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is our Helper

If we confess our needs to God, and ask Him to help, He will deliver us.

If you are out of control in any area, be honest about it. Today can be your day of deliverance. 

Patiently

My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; For my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my high tower; I shall not be moved. With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.

http://bible.com/12/psa.62.5.asv

Perfect Love Casts Out Fear

Dread is a relative of fear. The devil tempts us with dread to get us to confess fear instead of faith. But 1 John 4:18 says, "There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love's complete perfection]." 

Enjoy your day, knowing that God loves you perfectly. Don't dread the hard things that you must do today, because God is on your side and is ready to help you. 

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

http://bible.com/12/php.4.13.asv