Ask

Do not be afraid to ask for what you need

If it's aligned with God's will for you, it'll show up...

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

http://bible.com/12/mat.7.7-8.asv

Hindrance

Who or what is hindering you? 

Prayer: Father God, thank You for speaking directly into my heart. Reveal to me what is hindering me and give me the courage to let her, him, or it go. Nothing or no one is more important to me than finishing the assignment You gave me. Help me love people with the love of Jesus, but stay focused on Your divine purpose for my life. In Jesus name, Amen.

“Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us…” Hebrews 12:1 (Amplified)

Depend

We know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

— 1 John 4:16

How do you know God is at home in your heart? You know when you are doing loving things to bless the lives of others! Just as we trust and rely on God's constant love for us, our brothers and sisters in Christ need love demonstrated to them too. 

Lord, fill us with your Spirit so we can be more loving to our family, our friends, and those whom you place in our path so they can learn about Jesus and his love. 

Grace

God's grace is sufficient....

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

http://bible.com/1/2co.12.9.kjv

Blessed

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort them that are in any affliction, through the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

http://bible.com/12/2co.1.3-4.asv

Peace be still

On days when life is difficult and we feel overwhelmed, beat up, discouraged, rejected, broken, tired, betrayed, abused, forgotten, lonely, empty, sad......as we all do fairly often, it'll help to remember in our prayers that all God requires of us is to trust Him and be His friend. 

And he takes care of it all....

I find that I can do that

Peace be still ;)

Woman to woman

Every woman is on her own journey BUT we rejoice, sorrow and celebrate with each and every one ...

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.

http://bible.com/12/rom.12.3.asv

Families

Ladies, this is how we builf and maintain our families 

That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

http://bible.com/1/1co.12.25-27.kjv

Vine = Branches

Stay connected to God, planted in His word, functioning in His will, and dwelling in His presence.....

Don't deviate from God, or you'll find that life without Him is life without joy, happiness, peace, love, grace and favor

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

http://bible.com/1/jhn.15.5-7.kjv

Anxiety

If you’re experiencing anxiety, try asking God for what you need, explaining why you need it in light of His Word, and then thanking Him for all He’s done in the past, confident He will come through.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

http://bible.com/12/php.4.6-7.asv

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