SO ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER WITH THESE WORDS
1 Thessalonians 4:12

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Faults of our own

Colossians 3:13-15 NLT
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

Lord I often forget to remember my own faults because it's easier to blame someone else for doing something wrong.   I want to live a life that reminds others to love first and grant grace when it doesn’t seemed deserved, but that's the great thing about grace you don't have to deserve it's just given freely

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Thankfulness

Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. (Psalms 50:14 NLT)

Lord I am thankful each day. Remind me that you never waver on your promises so I shouldn't waver on mine! Thank you for my family, health, job, beautiful home, friends, and every blessing in between 

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Guided by God

You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. (Psalms 73:24 NLT)

Lord I want to be guided by you each day and not be fearful where you will lead. I often resist because the path you guide me towards is not always easy, so soften my heart to be led by your Spirit each day

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Correction in my life

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. (2 Timothy 3:16 NLT)

Lord I need instruction each day. I often start the day making an attempt to keep focused on you; however I often see myself getting off track. Correct me when I need it and point me back to the right path

Friday, November 21, 2014

Straying away from the path

Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with you all. (1 Timothy 6:21 NLT)

Lord I pray that my path be lead by you so I am not tempted to leave it to follow empty promises! Thank you for the grace you show each time I stray and allow me to return 

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Good things come from a good heart

A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. (Matthew 12:35 NLT)

Lord I want my heart to be filled with your teachings and promises. Remind me that my heart can demonstrate love to others when I fill it with your truths. Help me rid my heart of the enemy's lies

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Bring peace to a trouble mind and heart

Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7 NLT)

Lord my mind often wanders and does not remain focused on your truths. I find my heart giving into the lies of the mind that often pop up out of nowhere. I pray for your continued guidance and love, so I can fight off the things that are not pure of mercy and grace. 

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Word in my Heart

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. (Psalms 119:11 NLT)

Lord each day when I spend time with you in prayer and worship, I pray that your WORD be stored in my heart so I may live out each day with you in my heart

Monday, November 17, 2014

Blessings

Wherever you go and whatever you do, you will be blessed. (Deuteronomy 28:6 NLT)

God keeps his promises and I know he will continue to bless me and my family. I pray that all we do is for God's glory

Friday, November 14, 2014

Weak

“In the past you have encouraged many people; you have strengthened those who were weak. (Job 4:3 NLT)

Lord there are times when my weak mind fails you. I pray for renewed strength each day as I attempt to get it right each and everyday. I know without a doubt I will often fail, but my hope and prayer is that your promise to be my strength is always with me 

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Protection

The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade. (Psalms 121:5 NLT)

Thank you God for your protection! Knowing that you never take your eyes off me is reassuring during my toughest battles. Thank you for protection in this world for my family and friends against the evil that would try to invade our lives! 

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Pure in Body, Mind, & Spirit

Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. (Titus 1:15 NLT)

Lord my prayer today is to give me a pure heart! A mind with pure thoughts and a physical body pure of illness. Demonstrate to me that pure living is not a mystical myth but a conscious effort to seek you in all that we do!

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Honorable Men and Women

New honors are constantly bestowed on me, and my strength is continually renewed.’ (Job 29:20 NLT)

Lord we often take for granted the honorable people in our lives. Their honor is renewed each day as they make the sacrifice to serve and have served our country. I pray for the same renewed strength that you give to our military families! 

Monday, November 10, 2014

Being thankful even during the toughest times

We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds. (Psalms 75:1 NLT)

Lord there are days I don't feel like giving thanks, there are days when I don't understand why I should be thankful for the pain, the sorrow, the heartache, the lies, and everything bad in this world.....then for all the bad moments, I remember the most glorious moment in time that takes all the bad away; therefore I am truly thankful for your son Jesus!

Friday, November 7, 2014

Seek God and you will find him

“I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me. (Proverbs 8:17 NLT)

Lord everyday is a new adventure, an opportunity to do your will, an opportunity to do what is right, an opportunity to find your mysteries in every step and with every breath we take. Lord I pray for those who search for you, those who are tired and need rest and those that hurt with sorrow. All we need is to seek you and we will find you 

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Trust in all things

For the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything he does. (Psalms 33:4 NLT)

Even in the simple things, God can be trusted!!! Lord thank you for the simple practice of trusting you because all it requires is having faith that your promises are what you say they are. Maybe there are many people who have trouble with this practice of trust, so I pray that you open their hearts so they could be willing to experience even a glimpse of your faithfulness!!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Stronger than you can imagine

The strong right arm of the LORD is raised in triumph. The strong right arm of the LORD has done glorious things! (Psalms 118:16 NLT)

There is no other strength that I know that can deliver me from both physical and emotional destruction! 

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

When doubt lingers

When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. (Psalms 94:19 NLT)

God clear my mind of thoughts that don't represent your glory. Help me resist the urge to say I can't by knowing YOU already CAN!!! Don't allow my doubt in human self discourage what you can accomplish through me 

Monday, November 3, 2014

God's unfailing love

But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the LORD because he is good to me. (Psalms 13:5-6 NLT)

Lord where I have failed, you have not! I am thankful for each day! Lord I am grateful that your love is so vast that it sustains me and my imperfections! Thank you for saving me when I didn't believe there was anything worth saving! I am reminded of your love each day through each sunrise and chirping bird. I want to stop and take a moment on how much I am truly loved!