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

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Temptations can be strong but Trust God

“and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation. ””
Luke 11:4 NLT

Lord forgive me! Help me stay away from things in my life that are destructive. Continue to provide peace 

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

God's joy and presence

“You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.’”
Acts of the Apostles 2:28 NLT

Lord thank you for filling me with your joy!  I want to be in your presence. 

Monday, December 28, 2015

Don't be afraid God is with you

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 NLT

Lord thank you for your promise to strengthen me when I am discouraged. As we move to a new year, I pray for your ongoing encouragement as I navigate through moments in my life

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Filled with Joy of Jesus

“You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.’”
Acts of the Apostles 2:28 NLT

God thank you for the ultimate gift of your son Jesus and bringing joy to this world. Lord I recognize if I want to experience this joy all I have to do is allow you in! Open my heart to receive you each day 

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Quiet life

“Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.”
1 Timothy 2:2 NLT

Sometimes Lord remind me the importance of leading a quiet life. Advise me that it's ok to slow down and be quiet in the moment 

Monday, December 21, 2015

Still beside me

“Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand.”
Psalms 73:23 NLT

Lord in my darkest hour, I know you still have hold of my hand and refuse to let go! Thank you for allowing me to belong to you

Friday, December 18, 2015

Quiet moments with God

“A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak.”
Ecclesiastes 3:7 NLT

Lord remind me to cherish the quiet moments each day to draw closer to you. Help me recognize your voice in these quiet moments

Thursday, December 17, 2015

God's mighty power

“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power”
Ephesians 1:19 NLT

Lord allow your power reign over me. I want to draw from your power to strengthen each of my steps that leads a life worthy of you 

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Wisdom from God!

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.”
James 1:5 NLT

Lord guide me and show me your wisdom. Help me understand the things in my life out of my control. Help me navigate through circumstances that require your wisdom to make the right choices 

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Overcome sadness

“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—
Psalms 42:5 NLT

Lord help me walk through the sad moments of life. Allow me to experience your joy that takes away all sadness. Show me to be humble even in my lowest moments of despair 

Monday, December 14, 2015

Blessed

“You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.””
Luke 1:45 NLT

Thank you Lord for your promises! Thank you for each blessing. Help me not take what I have been given for granted, guard it safely close to my heart

Friday, December 11, 2015

Faith confidence

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.”
Hebrews 11:1 NLT

Lord my favorite verse in the Bible that speaks volumes to my spirit. Although I cannot see your physical presence, I know with certainty that you are always there directing my ways. Help me see past the physicial and trust the power that created all of creation 

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Sometimes the truth hurts

“Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.”
2 Timothy 2:25 NLT

Lord I often don't want to listen to your truths because I think I know my life better. Remind me of your power and the level of your love. Help me see the truth lies in my heart

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Being cleansed by God's promises

“Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.”
2 Corinthians 7:1 NLT

God thank you for the reminder that all the junk that would invade my heart, body, and mind need to be removed in order to experience your holiness. I want to strive to do this each day

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Christ will take away the sins of his people

“so also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.”
Hebrews 9:28 NLT

Lord thank you for your promise to deliver us from our mistakes and showing us how to live a life worthy of you. I eagerly await your daily instructions 

Monday, December 7, 2015

Having a cheerful heart

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.”
Proverbs 17:22 NLT

Lord remind me to spread good cheer through a thankful and cheerful heart. There are days when when my heart may not feel so cheerful but remind me each day of your blessings 

Friday, December 4, 2015

Lord will grant your hearts desires if you get out of the way

“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.”
Psalms 37:4 NLT

God I often forget to give you all of my heart because I think I know what's best, but the best lesson learned has been to let go so you can give me my heart's desires without me being in the way messing it all up 

Thursday, December 3, 2015

A happy heart

“A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.”
Proverbs 15:13 NLT

Lord help create in me a heart that is filled with joy from your Spirit, a happy heart that brings smiles to faces

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

God's peace guards your heart and mind

“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 thank you for giving peace that surpasses all understanding. I want your peace to settle all the minutiae filled items in my mind and heart

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Create in me a clean heart

“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.”
Psalms 51:10 NLT

Lord thank you for giving me a clean heart! Help me see the things that shouldn't be in my heart and cleanse me from the inside out

Monday, November 30, 2015

Trust God in all things

“But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.”
Psalms 13:5 NLT

Lord in all my mistakes you have never abandoned me. You remind me of your love each day and remind me to trust you with all things 

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Give thanks to God each day

““O our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name!”
1 Chronicles 29:13 NLT

Lord there is so much to be thankful for and I want to wake each day knowing that I can be thankful for all the things in my life because you are beside me 

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

The Lord will not reject you

“The LORD will not reject his people; he will not abandon his special possession.”
Psalms 94:14 NLT

I am a precious gift in God's eyes and he will not abandon me 

Monday, November 23, 2015

Choices and living by God's truths

“You can make this choice by loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the LORD, you will live long in the land the LORD swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.””
Deuteronomy 30:20 NLT

Lord I want my choices to align with your purpose for my life... Shake me to my core so I can see past the immediate but to be able to see what my life has in store for me 

Friday, November 20, 2015

God's unfailing love

“Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer.”
Psalms 63:3-4 NLT

Lord each day I am thankful for unfailing love. Your love surpasses human abilities and this level of love is what I want to experience each day! 

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Being respectful

“Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.”
Titus 2:2 NLT

Lord often we don't show respect in our walk with you! I pray for courage and strength as I make choices in life that should honor you! Help me to live a wise and respectful life 

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

God is always locked in my heart

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

Lord sometimes I feel I have fallen so far astray that I might think you are not in my heart, but I am thankful for a heart that treasures your word and keeps you locked in my heart for eternity...even when I might not feel you near...you will always be locked in my heart

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

God's line of sight

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Matthew 6:33 NLT

Lord when I don't live the way I should, there are consequences that I have to pay! Help me see the error or my ways and live beyond my selfish desires. Lead me to a path that puts me back in your line of sight 

Monday, November 16, 2015

God's mighty power at work

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”
Ephesians 3:20 NLT

There is so much more God can do with our lives, if we allow him to take control. Lord help me let go of the things that don't last and to put faith in your mighty power

Friday, November 13, 2015

Align your individual thoughts with God's thoughts

“We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 NLT

Being responsible for our thoughts. Allow our individual thoughts align with God's thoughts so we may know the true way to live our our days 

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Cry out to God and trust that he will answer

“O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Interlude”
Psalms 62:8 NLT

Lord sometimes the only thing we can do is call your name in the midst of our struggles. Remind us that you are not far and u remind us that you should be the focus of our hearts 

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Feelings of guilt

“Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.”
1 John 3:20 NLT

God help me push pass any guilty feelings for past mistakes. Give me strength to not repeat them! Help us see the error of our ways

Monday, November 9, 2015

Love being humble

“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.”
Philippians 2:3-4 NLT

Love being humble and demonstrate a love beyond yourselves 

Friday, November 6, 2015

God is the calmness through all my storms

“He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.”
Psalms 107:29, 31 NLT

God be the calmness in all my storms. Help me rise above it with a renewed strength and love for life

Thursday, November 5, 2015

God's thoughts be all consuming

“For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55:9 NLT

Lord help my thoughts be all consuming with your thoughts 

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

God makes my ways perfect

“God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect.”
Psalms 18:32 NLT

Lord I might not understand your ways but u are perfect and I want to try live a life that demonstrates your perfectness through great acts of courage and faith 

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Even when I lack the strength

“even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.”
Psalms 139:10 NLT

God I will fail you so many times in my life, help me recover from my mistakes 

Monday, November 2, 2015

Living a life that shines bright

“so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.”
Philippians 2:15 NLT

Lord help me lead a life that demonstrates an example of all that you are! I want to live free knowing my choices are based on your teachings 

Friday, October 30, 2015

Love daily

“Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true.”
Hebrews 6:11 NLT

Love is what our heart desires. I pray daily for continued love 

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Caring for others beyond ourselves

“For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.”
Hebrews 6:10 NLT

Lord thank you for giving me a heart that desires to care for others beyond myself! Continue to work in me a Spirit that lives for a life of service 

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Each moment has its place in God's vision

“The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully so that you can understand the meaning of your vision.”
Daniel 9:23 NLT

Every moment has its place in God's vision for your life! Never take for granted each moment of chaos or peace and all the moments of breaths in between

Monday, October 26, 2015

The Lord listens

“I love the LORD because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!”
Psalms 116:1-2 NLT

Lord there is no better love than yours! I am grateful for your mercy! I want nothing more than your voice to lead each moment of my life 

Friday, October 23, 2015

Protection from harm

“Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.”
Proverbs 30:5 NLT

Lord protect us wherever we may go! Be with us and shield us from any harm 

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Thankfulness for each life moment

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

Remind me daily to be thankful for all my blessings and the life that you have gifted me! Lord I want my heart to demonstrate how to praise you in thanks for every moment in life. 

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Giving the Lord the very best

“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.”
Proverbs 3:9 NLT

Lord I want to be obdient to your teachings and give it all to you each day! Help me to learn to let go and give you the very best that I have! 

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

God's light

“You light a lamp for me. The LORD, my God, lights up my darkness.”
Psalms 18:28 NLT

I am grateful for your promise my Lord! A promise to shed light in my life when there are moments of darkness. Remind me to turn to this light when I head in the wrong direction 

Monday, October 19, 2015

Endurance

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.”
Romans 5:3 NLT

Lord remind me of each trial I have overcome. Help me see past any pain or suffering during the trial and allow me to recognized the endurance that was developed because of each event. Help me recognize that each event in my life has purpose 

Friday, October 16, 2015

God's way is PERFECT

“God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.”
Psalms 18:30 NLT

Lord I often want to do things my way! Help me see that my ways are not perfect!! I want to trust God in all his perfect ways and not have doubts about his perfect plans

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Life power overflows from God

“Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’””
John 7:38 NLT

Lord I pray for this thirst inside my heart that yearns for you to be quenched with your love and power! Life itself overflows from you and I pray that I could even experience a glimpse of your power 

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Feelings of guilt replaced by God's confidence

“Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.”
1 John 3:20 NLT

Lord I know I often feel guilty of my feelings because I know I fall short of my God given potential. Help me rid the self doubt and replace it with confidence that only comes from you

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Fixing thoughts on God to lead a life of honor

“Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
Philippians 4:8 NLT

God help me focus my thoughts on you instead of distractions. I want my thoughts to bring honor to your name. Help me control the desire to have selfish thoughts but remind me to have a servants heart

Friday, October 9, 2015

You will not stumble with God guiding your steps

“The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.”
Psalms 37:23-24 NLT

Lord when I often fall and stray from the path you have me on, I am grateful to know that every detail is made according to your plan and even in my worry there is no mistake that I will never fail with you on By my side 

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Lord as my ROCK

“Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock.”
Isaiah 26:4 NLT

Lord I am grateful that there is no other strength greater than yours! You are eternally my STRONG ROCK that never fails me 

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Self control and wise living

“Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.”
Titus 2:2 NLT

Lord this is my prayer each day. Help me to have self control. Allow me to be an example worthy of you! 

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

True expression of the heart

“May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.”
2 Thessalonians 3:5 NLT

God help me with my anxious thoughts and my patience each day. There are times when my wanders and lacks focus on you! Help me find the true understanding of my heart that expresses love in so many ways 

Monday, October 5, 2015

Live a life that Honors GOD

“As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!”
Psalms 119:7 NLT

Thank you Lord for providing a guide book on how to live a life that brings righteousness to our lives and glory to your name. Gently lead me to be mindful about these regulations 

Friday, October 2, 2015

Be a peacemaker

“And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.”
James 3:18 NLT

Lord lead me to have a heart that seeks peace in a world that appears to be in chaos. Help me to demonstrates a life willing to surrender to your peace so my is aligned with your path

Thursday, October 1, 2015

God is always by your side, even during the darkest of times

“They will not be disgraced in hard times; even in famine they will have more than enough.”
Psalms 37:19 NLT

In the darkest of moments, Do not be discouraged! I know my Lord will make a way that is just and righteous

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

No fear of the future

“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
Proverbs 31:25 NLT

Lord I want to live my life with NO fear of the future. I want to demonstrate total confidence in the God given strength that you provide each day to face the daily challenges of this world!! 

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

God's great power in your life

“Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.
I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power”
Ephesians 1:4, 19 NLT

Lord you are so worthy of my praises!! The same power that created me is the same power you provide each time you guide my steps towards a better path! I am in awe of your greatness, because even in my lowest moments....you always manage to demonstrate your great power 

Monday, September 28, 2015

Restore the sparkle to my eyes

“Turn and answer me, O LORD my God! Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die. But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.”
Psalms 13:3, 5 NLT

Lord restore the desire of your unfailing love on days when I feel empty! Thank you for being the breath of life and I trust in your promises that I am rescued from my troubles 

Friday, September 25, 2015

Grow in grace

“Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen.”
2 Peter 3:18 NLT

Lord help me grow each day. I want to strive to give the same level of grace you demonstrated on the cross to the people I interact with! Help me strive for a genuine heart! 

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Don't be in a rush to get to the end

“We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it.”
Psalms 39:6 NLT

Lord help me live a life that is not rushed. Guide me in a way that slowly breathes you in without trying to always beat those around me. Help me savor the sweetness of your presence without demanding I get to the end result. There is so much value in the journey! 

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Be mindful before you speak

“The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.”
Proverbs 15:28 NLT

Lord remind me that my words have power and I want to use my words to encourage and not bring down. Help me check my words before I speak, so I practice a language of love and compassion 

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Fight each day

“Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.”
1 Timothy 6:12 NLT

Lord each day I want to fight for something greater than myself. Help me see the injustices of this world and be willing to stand strong against the acts that don't demonstrate your love 

Monday, September 21, 2015

Being tired

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”
Galatians 6:9 NLT

Lord, often I feel tired with my daily tasks...I sometimes get discouraged when things don't work out like I planned! Help me see past these moments and remember that as long as I continue on...there is a reward for my efforts 

Friday, September 18, 2015

Lord gives his peace

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.”
2 Thessalonians 3:16 NLT

Lord I am grateful for a God who provides peace in all circumstances. Remind me to rely on your peace when I lack the understanding to grasp the situations I face each day

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Don't let your daily worries crowd out God's message

“but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced.”
Mark 4:19 NLT

God often times we worry about the things of this world that have no lasting impact on our eternal life! Help me see the things and people that matter; show me to live a life of service and grace and know that all other things in this world have been taken care of 

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Understand God's unfailing love

“Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.”
Deuteronomy 7:9 NLT

Lord I pray for your unfailing love that is past down through generations! Thank you for being gracious with your promises! I want to live each day knowing your love lives within me 

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Commit and Stand firmly with God

“You can make this choice by loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life......””
Deuteronomy 30:20 NLT

Lord the best life possible is to follow you in all my ways. Help me see that you have never lead me astray! 

Friday, September 11, 2015

Physical healing

“Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.”
Proverbs 3:8 NLT

Lord I pray for physical healing for those suffering from some sort of illness or for those trying to recover from an illness. Your power is infinite and touches beyond what the human can see! Allow this same power bring strength to a sick physical body

Thursday, September 10, 2015

No measure of God's power

“These are just the beginning of all that he does, merely a whisper of his power. Who, then, can comprehend the thunder of his power?””
Job 26:14 NLT

There is no measure to the Lord's power. I am thankful that I able to see a glimpse of this power at work. Thank you Lord that this power sustains me through each hectic day

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Waiting for God can be hard but totally worth it

“I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him.”
Psalms 62:1 NLT

Lord thank you for the reminder that it's okay to be anxious at times because we know how hard it can be to wait on you, not because of lack of trust in you, but our human minds cannot comprehend the vastness of your timing and perfectness of your works. Help me see beyond my human timing and trust that victory always comes when we wait on you 

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Daily courage...there is a greater plan to fight for

“Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety.”
Job 11:18 NLT

Lord I want to have daily courage to stand up for the things that are worth fighting for. Help me give grace and forgiveness for people I know need it most!! 

Friday, September 4, 2015

Make great every opportunity and do it well

“Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.”
Ecclesiastes 9:10 NLT

Lord I want to make every effort to complete each act with love or any task I am responsible for, to do it well, knowing that you should be at the center of every action 

Thursday, September 3, 2015

God given Beauty

“Your fame soon spread throughout the world because of your beauty. I dressed you in my splendor and perfected your beauty, says the Sovereign LORD.”
Ezekiel 16:14 NLT

Lord remind me and my Twinkies that beauty is only perfected by you. In a world that tends to see the outward appearance instead of the God given beauty; help us understand that beauty is NOT only the outside appearance but a deeper beauty is found within us that shines through the ugliness of the world. I want the impact of our beauty to go beyond our outside appearance but may others see the true beauty of God living within us 

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

The Lord's Favor

“May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.’”
Numbers 6:26 NLT

Each day Lord I want to give you thanks for your favor. I am truly blessed beyond measure, even through my doubts and complaints about not having enough...I realize I have far beyond what I could ever hope for. My relationship with you Lord, fulfills me beyond measure and I ask for your continued favor throughout my life and for my family and friends 

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Spirit of Wisdom and Knowledge

“And the Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.”
Isaiah 11:2 NLT

Lean on the Spirit each day to lead your steps. Allow the Holy Spirit to fill your heart with overflowing love that only comes from God. I pray this love leads to God given knowledge and wisdom 

Monday, August 31, 2015

Living purely

“Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—
God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives.”
1 Thessalonians 4:4, 7 NLT

Lord my prayer is to life a life pure in heart and conviction! I ask for Holy Spirit guidance in my daily decisions that my thoughts are pure and filled with your grace. Allow NO negative thought bring destruction to your plans. Help me uplift those around me by being pure with my intentions 

Friday, August 28, 2015

Hard work

“Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.”
Proverbs 12:24 NLT

Lord help me see that my hard work is always rewarded and recognized by you! I don't need the approval of this world but need to know that you approve of me and my actions 

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Listen for God's voice

“Listen to me; listen, and pay close attention.”
Isaiah 28:23 NLT

Lord I need to stop and truly listen to you! I need to be slow to speak and quick to listen and pay close attention. We often miss the best advice and gifts just because we are rushed to get to the next step...help me not to miss the best advice or gifts because I fail to listen 

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

God holds everything together since he is the beginning and the end

“He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together. Christ is also the head of the church, which is his body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So he is first in everything.”
Colossians 1:17-18 NLT

Lord you are the beginning and the end! I will not fear for I know you have everything under your control! I am encouraged to trust your every move although I often times don't understand your ways...but thank God I don't because I have been blessed with an adventure beyond my wildest dreams 

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Patience...finishing what you have begun

“Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.”
Ecclesiastes 7:8 NLT

Lord thank you for daily patience! Help me when my flesh would rather scream and kick about how unfair life can be but you remind me that finishing is always better than starting. There is always a reward in perseverance 

Monday, August 24, 2015

Be BOLD

“Since this new way gives us such confidence, we can be very bold.”
2 Corinthians 3:12 NLT

Each day presents a new challenge to conquer! I pray for guidance and strength that the Twinkies capture the essence of of each day and fulfill the promises God has for their lives. 

Friday, August 21, 2015

No fear of Future thinking

“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
Proverbs 31:25 NLT

Lord each day is filled with wonders that lead to moments in time in the future that will impact our lives and give us hope for living for something beyond ourselves. I want to live each day with no fear of the future. Help me to teach the Twinkies this important life lesson 

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Cling to your Faith

“Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked.”
1 Timothy 1:19 NLT

Lord I count on my faith in you each day! Help me fight through the thoughts that would hinder my progress with becoming closer to you! I cling to my faith knowing this is the only way I can survive the day! 

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Trust God at all times

“O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Interlude”
Psalms 62:8 NLT

Trust in you Lord is sometimes hard because of our human flesh not being able to understand the vastness of how great you really are. I know in my heart by faith that trusting you is easy but there are times that I struggle with trying to do things on my own because I selfishly believe I know what is best, but remind me that my faith in your trust is stronger than any power I have on my own 

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Heart talk with God

“My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “ LORD, I am coming.””
Psalms 27:8 NLT

Lord each day I want my heart to be with you! I want my heart to think of you. Thank you for hearing my pleas and allowing me to talk to you each day with the whisper of my heart

Monday, August 17, 2015

Worry of nothing for God makes you worthy

“Now don’t worry about a thing, my daughter. I will do what is necessary, for everyone in town knows you are a virtuous woman.”
Ruth 3:11 NLT

Lord thank you for making me worthy of your love and helping me not worry of the day's obstacles 

Friday, August 14, 2015

Being obedient leads to great wisdom

“How wonderful to be wise, to analyze and interpret things. Wisdom lights up a person’s face, softening its harshness.”
Ecclesiastes 8:1 NLT

God being obedient to your directions leads to great wisdom! Thank you for helping each day to make sense of the world! 

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Love beyond our faults

“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”

Colossians 3:12-13 NLT

Thank you Lord for a heart of forgiveness. Remind me that my faults do not make the person but because of humility and your mercy, I can see past the faults of myself and others! 

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

The Lord is faithful from generation to generation

“But the love of the LORD remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments!”
Psalms 103:17-18 NLT

God thank you for your promises! Thank you for allowing your promises to be passed from generation to generation! Allow your Spirit to work in ways beyond my understanding! 

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Walking humbly

“No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”
Micah 6:8 NLT

Lord teach me daily how to follow your ways and to give up selfish ways. My desire is humbly live a life that is pleasing to you. 

Monday, August 10, 2015

Pursue a life of purpose

“Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.”
Proverbs 21:21 NLT

Lord I pray my life is a representation of your unfailing love in my life. I want to pursue you daily and live a life of purpose. 

Friday, August 7, 2015

Gift giving

“Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!”
Proverbs 18:16 NLT

You never know who you will impact when you give an unwarranted gift! I pray Lord that I am reminded daily of the kindness of others and to make an effort to demonstrate this kindness in return 

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Rely on the strength of God's word

“Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.”
Proverbs 30:5 NLT

Lord your Word is flawless and I am grateful that your strength is there to pick me up when I fail to recognize that it's only your strength that moves mountains and the only strength that carries me through the worries of each day

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

God is my true desire

“Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.”
Psalms 73:25 NLT

Lord help me focus my thoughts as you being my only and true desire of my heart 

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

A God's piece of work

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him." Philippians 2:13 NLT

Lord work in me each day and show me my life and the way I should be living. Help me rid the things that would bring me harm and work in me a heart that strives to do your will

Monday, August 3, 2015

Guidance from God's love

““With your unfailing love you lead the people you have redeemed. In your might, you guide them to your sacred home.”
Exodus 15:13 NLT

Lord thank you for guiding my steps with love that never waivers. On days when I feel empty, you lead me to the center of your heart, so I may be filled with the goodness of your love 

Friday, July 31, 2015

God's timing not our timing

“The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.”
2 Peter 3:9 NLT

Lord thank you for the reminder that your timing is perfect and so when I am impatient, help remind me that your timing has a purpose to bless me and not bring harm 

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Giving up my life to God

“O LORD, I give my life to you.”
Psalms 25:1 NLT

Lord my prayer today is to give up my life to your will each day! Help me yield to your daily instruction and live each day with a reckless abandon to the things of this world so I seek your promises first 

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Be courageous and have hope

“So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD!”
Psalms 31:24 NLT

Lord I am reminded daily to put my hope in you and when I do....I know that my strength grows. Thank you for each day that you guide me by helping me be courageous to face the day's challenges 

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Never doubt God's word

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

God thank you for the truths we find in your Word! Your life is the Word and I am glad we have a guide that that shows us the way to live each day

Friday, July 24, 2015

Prayers that are heard by God

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”
James 5:16 NLT

Lord allow the prayers for my friends and family be heard! Allow those that I am surrounded by be blessed and may they feel your presence! This is my prayer for their lives

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Make every moment count

“Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.”
Psalms 5:3 NLT

Lord I want each day to begin and end with you. Help me make every moment count for something that is greater than myself. Thank you for all the moments that make up my life 

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

God is everything good about my life

“He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the LORD fills the earth.”
Psalms 33:5 NLT

Thank you Lord for everything good in my life. I want to praise you in all things and in all ways 

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

The way I want to live

“Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better.”
Colossians 1:10 NLT

My prayer Lord is to live each day that honors you. To live a life that becomes closer to you you each day 

Monday, July 20, 2015

Commitment to always listen to God

“Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge.”
Proverbs 23:12 NLT

Lord give me the commitment to always be willing to listen to you and not follow my own ways! Thank you for never leading me astray 

Friday, July 17, 2015

The right encouraging words

“For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6 NLT

Lord often times I find myself tongued tied and speechless to provide encouraging words, but I want to strive daily to have the Holy Spirit be able to speak through me, not only with my words but my actions. I pray that you lead me to speak words that come from you, especially when I am at a loss for words

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Keep focused on God's peace and remain thankful

“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
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.”
Colossians 3:2, 15 NLT

Lord remind me to place in my heart a peace and understanding that comes from you. Everyone struggles each day with their circumstances but I pray we remain focused on you and give you praise even through the trials 

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Reassured with God's strength

““O Sovereign LORD! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!”
Jeremiah 32:17 NLT

Lord I am encouraged that I can rely on your strength in my time of need; there is nothing that you cannot handle...with the very existence of life being created by your breath alone, how can I not trust this strength and power? 

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Life with Christ

“For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.”
Colossians 3:3 NLT

Lord I am grateful for a life lived in your presence. Often times, I know I forget to give you praise just for the very life you created within me....for I know that living is not merely my physical body being present on this earth, but the impact of my heart and mind that you allow to live through your promises 

Monday, July 13, 2015

Give grace

“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”
Colossians 3:13 NLT

Lord remind me of grace each day that I need and grace that I need to give 

Friday, July 10, 2015

Confess your mistakes and get closer to God

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. (1 John 1:9 NLT)

Thank you Lord for always willing to forgive my mistakes, even when I find myself falling for the same ones. Help me see past the error of my ways and lead me on a path that I know that brings me closer to you 

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Living in God's favor

May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.’ (Numbers 6:26 NLT)

Lord thank you for giving me favor so my days are light and filled with peace. I know life is not lived everyday with this type of lightheartedness but I pray when I experience these days, that I don't take them for granted 

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Happiness found in God

I am very happy now because I have complete confidence in you. (2 Corinthians 7:16 NLT)

Lord my happiness is found in you!! Each day I am thankful for the happiness I find in my heart. Allow the center of my happiness always be filled with God's love 

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

I can face the days worries with God on my side

The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. (Psalms 34:17 NLT)

Lord thank you for rescuing me each day from the troubles I may face or the worries of the day! 

Monday, July 6, 2015

Seek God first and see how he provides

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:33 NLT)

Lord thank you for the reminder to seek you first in all things....for I know I never have to worry about the tasks of each day! 

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Fixed thoughts on God

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:8 NLT)

Lord help me fix my thoughts that are worthy of your praise, take away thoughts that would hinder my mind on focusing on your promises. Help me see that my thoughts are directly correlated to my heart...so what it's in my heart directly impacts my thoughts, allow my heart be filled with love and compassion so my mind follow suit

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Being thankful that God is always near

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

Lord each day is a blessed day, no matter what my circumstance, I want to give you thanks everyday! I want to praise you because you deserve it. I am thankful for each new day. Help me take advantage of each opportunity 

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Find freedom

For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Corinthians 3:17 NLT)

Lord I want to live a life free from past mistakes and show grace through my actions. I want to be free from guilt and know that true freedom comes from you 

Monday, June 29, 2015

Live the best way you know how

Everything is wearisome beyond description. No matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are not content. (Ecclesiastes 1:8 NLT)

Lord I know that I am never truly satisfied until the day I meet you in heaven. Remind me that the temporary can not fulfill your promises and remind me to live my best life possible with you at the center 

Friday, June 26, 2015

Remain strong

But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7 NLT)

Lord I am thankful for your promises that we are never forgotten and although I know my good works don't guarantee a place in heaven, I am thankful that I know that my Lord and Savior who guides me with strength and courage is my guarantee to spend eternity with you! 

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Being motivated each day to show love

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. (Hebrews 10:24 NLT)

God help me be a positive influence through my actions and not just by my words. Help me strive to show how love does truly conquer all 

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

True humility

True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life. (Proverbs 22:4 NLT)

Being humble and non judgmental of others will truly allow your days to be filled with joy. There is no better feeling when you are a positive influence for others by the actions of your love and humility 

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Life through grace

that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) (Ephesians 2:5 NLT)

Lord thank you for the promise of saving by grace. Grace is not earned and worked for but given freely. Remind me to show this level of grace to others just the way you have shown me each day

Monday, June 22, 2015

Pursue a life of LOVE

Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. (Proverbs 21:21 NLT)

God I want to pursue a life filled with love and honor. What an awesome way to live, with no regrets....with only honor knowing I try each day to pursue a life filled with love 

Friday, June 19, 2015

God is my refuge and shield

You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. (Psalms 119:114 NLT)

Thank you Lord for being my source of hope each day! 

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Seeking God

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT)

Lord I want to spend each day seeking you! I want to live a life that demonstrates being humble and shows your grace through my actions

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Patience and encouragement

May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. (Romans 15:5 NLT)

Lord remind me to be patient and encourage those around me. I want to show a love that far exceeds any human expectation 

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

The good things of God

Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. (Psalms 103:2 NLT)

Thank you Lord for all the things that you do. Thank you for always providing 

Monday, June 15, 2015

Awe inspiring

In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds! (Psalms 45:4 NLT)

Lord I cannot face each day without you by my side. Thank you for reminding me about living a life of truth, humility, and justice 

Friday, June 12, 2015

A life that really matters

I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. (Philippians 1:9-10 NLT)

Live a life that really matters!!! Show and give love unconditionally 

Thursday, June 11, 2015

God will never abandon you

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT)

Lord Thank you for your promise ...you have never failed me and you always go ahead of me and make a way to overcome any obstacles. 

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Having hope

Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety. (Job 11:18 NLT)

Thank you Lord for hope that gives courage to face each obstacle that presents each day

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Be courageous

But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7 NLT)

Lord when I feel less than competent...remind me of my gifts and skills I am blessed with to continue to work towards the ultimate goal of reaching you. I know the rewards will beyond I could ever imagine 

Monday, June 8, 2015

Hands of God

For the life of every living thing is in his hand, and the breath of every human being. (Job 12:10 NLT)

God's hands holds the very breath of life. God's power knows no bounds 

Friday, June 5, 2015

Beginning New

Put all your rebellion behind you, and find yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. ....,(Ezekiel 18:31 NLT)

Begin with something NEW with God. Change your old ways with God's grace and mercy. Live each day in joy knowing that God has given you a new heart and new Spirit

Thursday, June 4, 2015

When doubt sneaks in

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

Lord I often seek my comfort with things that are temporary. Show me to focus on comforted things that are eternal! 

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

True Love

But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. (1 John 4:8 NLT)

The simple truth of Love-God's love, to know God is to show love in all things. Remind me Lord to demonstrate this kind of Love in all matters 

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Trust in God's good name

I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will trust in your good name in the presence of your faithful people. (Psalms 52:9 NLT)

Lord show me how to demonstrate in front of others your goodness and your grace. Help me when I lack conviction to follow through with the tasks you set out for me each day 

Friday, May 29, 2015

Being transformed

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT)

God change me each day to move towards being the best ME I can be. I want my thoughts to be linked with you so my choices reflect your perfect ways. 

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Continue to be disciplined

No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. (Hebrews 12:11 NLT)

Lord it's often difficult to live a life making right choices because the right choices are sometimes not the easiest road to take, but remind me that the rewards far outweigh the struggles! 

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Something worth fighting for

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12 NLT)

Lord thank you for the strength to fight each day! I am grateful for your truths...help me see them and live by them with earnest fire 

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Healing

Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. (Proverbs 3:8 NLT)

Lord my body is a temple created by you. Remind me that how I treat and care for my body is a representation on how we should honor your creation. Help me be mindful for what I put into my body, how I take careful notice of my mind, body, and soul. Should I be ill in any of these areas then give me the reminder that you are the ultimate HEALER

Friday, May 22, 2015

Guidance

even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. (Psalms 139:10 NLT)

Lord a simple truth, a simple touch of your hand and I am pointed in the right direction. Help me feel this gentle nudge in order to be aware of your guidance in all areas of my life

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Praising God with everything within us

Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms.  (Psalms 68:19 NLT)

God deserves all the praise we can give! I am thankful that by praising his name, he is pleased to know that I have trust in his promises and God is worthy of any praise I can offer. God rejoices in our praises-we have fellowship with him by honoring him with all we have within us to offer 

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Being Awe of God's greatness

“How great you are, O Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you. We have never even heard of another God like you! (2 Samuel 7:22 NLT)

Everyday when we wake, the first thoughts in our mind should just be filled with the aweness of God

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Getting rid of the junk in our lives

So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. (James 1:21 NLT)

Lord help me see the things in my life that would hinder me from experiencing my best life possible. Take away all that corrupts my spirit. I want to live in a way that pleases you each day 

Monday, May 18, 2015

Victory with God

You have given me your shield of victory; your help has made me great. (2 Samuel 22:36 NLT)

Lord your victory is the promise I hold onto. The daily battles I fight each day are not by myself; you are always with me. Remind me how each battle is significant for your kingdom and fighting with you by my side is a guarantee I will not lose 

Friday, May 15, 2015

Be filled with God's unfailing love each day

Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. (Psalms 143:8 NLT)

God my prayer each day is to follow your ways and not worry about the daily grind of life. Help clear my mind to be filled with your truths and not the lies of others 

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Praying through each day

In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. (Jeremiah 29:12-13 NLT)

Lord when I come to you each day, you meet me where I am at! Thank you for listening to me when I come to you in prayer. 

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Lord will give you strength and peace

The LORD gives his people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace. (Psalms 29:11 NLT)

Lord each day I need a renewal of your strength and your peace! There are days I feel like I can conquer the world and other days I feel like I can barely move! I am encouraged by your promise to provide strength when I lack it and peace when I need it 

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Dependence on God

The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. (Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT)

Lord I am reminded that I can depend on you for all things, big or small. Show me how this dependence is not a sign of weakness but rather a beautiful attempt of growth in my daily walk with you 

Monday, May 11, 2015

God's way is always perfect

“God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. (2 Samuel 22:31 NLT)

Lord I need to be reminded of your perfectness each day!! Thank you for each day that you make according to your perfectness 

Friday, May 8, 2015

Everything begins and ends with God

“I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” (Revelation 1:8 NLT)

One of my favorite verses in the Bible. This is a constant reminder that God is absolutely everything. There is nothing in this life that he does not already know or has not already created. I am in awe of God's absolute power and with this same power he protects me each day through all my circumstances 

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Great power comes from God

He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. (Isaiah 40:29 NLT)

Lord there is power in your name! Thank you for providing when I am empty. Continue to provide strength when I face my daily battles 

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Improving each day by God's guidance

“I know all the things you do. I have seen your love, your faith, your service, and your patient endurance. And I can see your constant improvement in all these things. (Revelation 2:19 NLT)

Lord I try to improve each day, but often fail. I am grateful for your grace and mercy each day that covers all my mistakes. Help me not repeat the mistakes of my past but move toward with endurance 

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Hope during the toughest times

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 NLT)

Lord I realize without hope there is only despair. Help me live a life that trusts you in all things especially when I don't necessarily feel the peace and comfort immediately 

Monday, May 4, 2015

Don't allow your limitations keep you from God

Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. (Jude 1:24 NLT)

Lord I am greatful that my limitations do not keep me away from your presence! Thank you for leading me down a path that you know will bring great joy 

Friday, May 1, 2015

Worries will fade away

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:7 NLT)

Lord thank you for taking away all the worries of each day! I trust in your promises that the worries of this world will soon fade away 

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Allow God to work in you

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. (Philippians 2:13 NLT)

Lord although there will be times when I don't feel the mood to be my best, I am encouraged to know that you continue to work in me in ways that I don't understand. I want to continue to have faith that your workings are far better than my best efforts 

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Patience in every moment

May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. (Romans 15:5 NLT)

Lord I know I need a dose of your patience each day! I often find myself trying to rush through the day without savoring each moment in time like it might be my last. I don't want to live with what ifs or with regrets, so I pray that your patience fill me in every moment so I don't miss out what is in front of me 

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Wisdom comes from fear of God

Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. (Proverbs 9:10 NLT

God I yearn to learn more about you each day! I understand that fearing you is not a scared tactic but a nessecity to find good judgment in completing everyday tasks 

Monday, April 27, 2015

Celebrate God

Rise up, O LORD, in all your power. With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts. (Psalms 21:13 NLT)

God allow us not to forget why celebrate each day of life. Thank you for each special moment in each day. Remind me to see your acts that surround me and I should shout from the roof tops about how mighty you are! 

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Turning to God for my joy

You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, (Psalms 30:11 NLT)

Lord when we often feel sorrow or sadness I turn to you my Lord for my joy 

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

God's counsel

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

Lord as I make it through this life, I want to be reminded that my destiny is set and all I need to do is be guided by your wise counsel 

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

God is good

He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the LORD fills the earth. (Psalms 33:5 NLT)

God is always around. His presence fills the earth! Lord I want to hold onto this promise of love

Monday, April 20, 2015

Treasured 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 remind me that my heart dictates my actions. Help me realize that my heart needs to be filled with your presence if I want to succeed with demonstrating a life that produces good things 

Friday, April 17, 2015

Being intentional with your words

Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. (Proverbs 18:20 NLT)

Sometimes we don't realize what power our words hold. I pray Lord that interpretations are not misunderstood when I attempt to use words to give general guidance or grace filled love. Help me use words to uplift the people around me

Thursday, April 16, 2015

God does not withhold his grace

For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. (Psalms 84:11 NLT)

Thank you Lord for your continued blessings. Thank you for blessing me not based on my daily deeds but based on your grace, because I would surely be poor if it wasn't for your grace 

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Allow your eyes to see the Light

“Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light. (Matthew 6:22 NLT)

Lord remind about the things I see each day! Help the reflection in my eyes show peace and mercy that only comes from you 

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Depths of God's understanding

Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. (Isaiah 40:28 NLT)

Thank you Lord for being all knowing and having the all wisdom to get me through this life to the next. Your understanding is far beyond anything that can be measured 

Monday, April 13, 2015

Even beauty needs direction

If you don’t know, O most beautiful woman, follow the trail of my flock, and graze your young goats by the shepherds’ tents. (Song of Songs 1:8 NLT)

Lord as women, there are often times when We believe that our beauty is enough to get us by, but remind us to teach our younger generations about the importance of beauty of the heart instead of focusing on the outside appearance!!!! 

Friday, April 10, 2015

Continue to grow

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:6-7 NLT)

Allow each day be built on your foundation Lord. Sometimes I forget that your solid foundation does not break. I want to continue to dig deeper each day so when I fall...I know I can always get up and keep trying and learn a new lesson 

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Being intentional with my thoughts

May all my thoughts be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD. (Psalms 104:34 NLT)

Lord it's hard to make myself focus on thoughts that are pleasing to you when my mind is filled daily of my selfish ways. Help me on this day to fill my thoughts of you and your greatness 

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

All I need is you Lord

and human hands can’t serve his needs—for he has no needs. He himself gives life and breath to everything, and he satisfies every need. (Acts of the Apostles 17:25 NLT)

Lord there is no greater need than you! I want each day to be about you and my need to draw closer to you 

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Noise reduction

Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. (Psalms 62:5 NLT)

Lord help me each day to practice the art of reducing the noise around me. Allow me to quietly search for your voice in all the chaos and daily grind of life, 

Monday, April 6, 2015

Find God's love in everyday actions

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

Finding God through the love! If you are wondering where God can be found...,search for love in the everyday actions of others and in yourself and you'll find him

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Virtues to aspire to have

She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. (Proverbs 31:17, 25 NLT)

Lord I want to live each day as a woman having noble character! I want to be fearless about my path because I know that you direct my ways! Help me be an inspiration for the Twinkies so they see the value with having these virtues 

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Our thoughts can be our biggest enemy

Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. (Ephesians 4:23 NLT)

God help me recognize the thoughts that flood my mind. Help me see that these thoughts dictate my attitude. I want my thoughts to be filled with your grace and with your servant's heart

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Intentional with God's guidance

He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. (Psalms 23:3 NLT)

Being intentional with God's guidance. Lord I need my strength renewed constantly and I know you are always intentional with my life path. Help me see past my selfish ways and be intentional with guiding others when I can 

Monday, March 30, 2015

Seeking God

Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him. (1 Chronicles 16:11 NLT)

Lord when I fail to focus on you, remind me to seek you in all things, so your strength can fall on me and shine through any self doubt 

Friday, March 27, 2015

Everything with Love

And do everything with love. (1 Corinthians 16:14 NLT)

Lord what a wonderful practice even when I am not in the mood to show love. I know that love heals all things 

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Guarded by God's peace

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 give peace when I am anxious! I want to depend on you. Thank you with filling my heart and mind with peace 

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Never underestimate a broken spirit

The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. (Psalms 51:17 NLT)

Lord we often believe we should always be strong but it's the times at our weakest moments we have found you closer than ever. Remind me that you always meet me wherever I am! I never have to search far! 

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Anxious thoughts

He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. (Psalms 107:29 NLT)

We serve a mighty God to have the power to calm the oceans and storms with just his words, so I am reminded that this same power can make still any anxious feelings or thoughts that would try to invade my life 

Monday, March 23, 2015

Good health

Lord, your discipline is good, for it leads to life and health. You restore my health and allow me to live! (Isaiah 38:16 NLT)

With being sick for the past week, I am reminded how grateful I am to know that God always brings something good out of something so yucky. The Lord uses our bodies to remind us to slow down our daily grind. So sometimes getting sick is a reminder that God tells us to take care of ourselves  

Friday, March 13, 2015

Qualities to live for

We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love. (2 Corinthians 6:6 NLT)

Lord I want to strive each day for these qualities in my life. Let me prove to myself that there are far better things in life that can be demonstrated in service to others 

Thursday, March 12, 2015

When you need help

Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you. (Psalms 37:5 NLT)

Lord I often find myself crying out for help and become impatient when the help does not come in my timing. I selfishly believe I know the kind of help and guidance I need instead of trusting God holds all the answers. Lord I want to commit all my worries and fears to you so the help you desire to give me is not overlooked by me 

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

When moments are not calm

For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” (Zephaniah 3:17 NLT)

Lord thank you for the Spirit of calmness. Thank you for living in my heart so I may know that fear does not exist when I live in you each day

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Be comforted when in doubt

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

Lord when I find myself falling and doubting...I pray for your comfort...I pray that you guide me through each circumstance with a renewed hope in a better life 

Monday, March 9, 2015

Sometimes we have to be broken

The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. (Psalms 51:17 NLT)

Lord although we wish life circumstances could be perfect, I am thankful for brokenness because in these moments I know I am closer to you than I realize. The breath of God is so near touching my face and whispering in my ear that there would be no other place I rather be than broken in your presence 

Friday, March 6, 2015

Even in my weakness God shows his strength

He remembered us in our weakness. His faithful love endures forever. (Psalms 136:23 NLT)

Even in my weakness the Lord manages to always show his strength. Whatever battle you face today and you have no more strength.....know that God's love will sustain you

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Humility with your heart

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. (James 4:10 NLT)

God show me the direction of humility. Help me humble my heart and demonstrate the fruit of love and forgiveness 

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Calmness through our daily affairs

For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” (Zephaniah 3:17 NLT)

To be truly calm over our circumstances requires release over all our control. I am reminded that God takes pleasure In handling our daily affairs if we allow him to move freely without getting in the way

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Be joyful for God is enough to satisfy every desire

You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy. (Psalms 63:5 NLT)

Some days just require that we sing praises of joy for each blessing. I know I often forget to be joyful for what I already have because I am focused on what I hope to have! It's good to know that God is more than enough to satisfy every desire so we should be joyful each day! 

Monday, March 2, 2015

Grace promise

Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life. (Titus 3:7 NLT)

Grace promise!! Grace is the most valuable asset we possess but we often forget that we have this very important commodity. With grace, lives can be changed, hurts can be forgiven and peace can be found. The only reason that we are allowed to possess such an important gem is because God gave grace first-free of charge with no strings attached when his son Jesus spread his arms across a cross to take every sin away! 

Friday, February 27, 2015

God's Spirit is always near

I will pour out my Spirit upon all people...... (Joel 2:28 NLT)

Lord thank you for your promise of always being near me through your Spirit. Help me see that you never leave my side. 

Thursday, February 26, 2015

God is our shield

God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right. (Psalms 7:10 NLT)

God is the ultimate shield of anything evil. To keep the heart protected I need to remember to use God as he intended as my guide so my heart is not corrupted by the things of this world. Lord help me keep my heart on a path always leading to you 

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Get rid of all fear

Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.” (Isaiah 35:4 NLT)

Lord there are times in our lives that our personal fears would try to overwhelm the truths we have placed in our hearts. Remind us each day that fear is only perceived because your truths tell me I have nothing to fear in this life 

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Promise of guidance

“With your unfailing love you lead the people you have redeemed. In your might, you guide them to your sacred home. (Exodus 15:13 NLT)

Thank you Lord for the promise of guiding my heart to the promiseland, I am truly blessed by each step you allow me to take. I might fall and make the wrong choices but I know you have never abandoned me

Monday, February 23, 2015

Dependence on God

The LORD is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. (Lamentations 3:25 NLT)

The Lord requires us to depend on him; it shows an act of faith and not cowardness. He wants us to search his purposes each day and know deep in our hearts that our dependence on him will bring complete joy in our lives 

Friday, February 20, 2015

Struggling

We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it. (Philippians 1:30 NLT)

Lord each day can be a struggle....some days are worse than others and yet there are days where I have no struggles. Whatever the circumstance give me the wisdom to know that even in the mist of whatever struggle....big or small...you will see me through it 

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Thankful for every detail

The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. (Psalms 37:23 NLT)

Lord I am thankful that each detail of my life is not insignificant but rather you cherish every moment. Remind me Lord to allow you to share in my moments-whether they are happy or sad....because I know that you desire my heart to be shared with yours! Thank you for every detail in my life 

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Hope

Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety. (Job 11:18 NLT)

God I have hope each day that you will carry me through every circumstance. I pray that the courage that is received through hope is not taken for granted 

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Power in the Word of God

For the word of God will never fail. ” (Luke 1:37 NLT)

Lord often times I don't realize the power of my words...either to bring life and encouragement or bring death and hate. Help me use the words of each day be from the power of your WORD!! You spoke life by WORDS so I know there is power that resonates by speaking the Word of God 

Friday, February 13, 2015

Changed without judgement

Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. (2 Timothy 2:25 NLT)

Lord we don't like to stand in judgement because we often see all of our wrongs put on display but help us see that the only judgment we should seek is yours. Allow us to put aside the hateful people that would judge our mistakes, our choices, or our lives because they lack understanding of your truths...or simply they twist your truths for their personal agenda. Continue to give wisdom so I don't fall into the trap of being judgmental 

Thursday, February 12, 2015

God clears my doubts

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

Lord when doubt fills my mind, I am overwhelmed by the lies of the enemy who tries to tell me that I am not worth what Christ paid for through his blood. Lord help me see past the negative thoughts and the lies that try to invade the truth you have place in my heart and mind about my marriage, my family, my career, my friends, & most importantly my relationship with you. Clear my mind of all self doubt about not being enough the way I am. 

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

God's thoughts

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. (Isaiah 55:8 NLT)

Lord it's difficult to imagine that how my thoughts could ever come close to what you know. I hold on to the promise that you'll reveal in me thoughts that bring down mountains. Our minds are where we can have an intellectual conversation with our creator, but sometimes my thoughts are clouded by the daily grind of the day. Help me to focus thoughts that bring me closer to you 

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Lord you know my thoughts even when I am far away

You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. (Psalms 139:2 NLT)

Lord each day you seek me and you know me better than I could ever know myself-yet, often times I lose sight of your knowledge and allow my incorrect thoughts overwhelm your truths. I pray that my thoughts come into sync with your thoughts about love, grace & mercy

Monday, February 9, 2015

Changed heart

“The LORD your God will change your heart and the hearts of all your descendants, so that you will love him with all your heart and soul and so you may live! (Deuteronomy 30:6 NLT)

Lord change my heart each day to bring more love to those I impact each day. I want to be able to live with a heart that honors your name and shows love beyond myself 

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Love no matter the circumstance

Greet each other with a kiss of love. Peace be with all of you who are in Christ. (1 Peter 5:14 NLT)

Thank you Lord for great families and friends that love beyond infinity. Show us how to love each day, no matter the circumstance 

Friday, February 6, 2015

Intentional sacrifice

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

Lord we come to you in prayer often and ask for things in return believing the flood gates of heaven will always pour down good fortune, but I know you don't work that way and I thank God you don't. How easy it would be to be handed everything and always expect that all our prayers are answered....the truth is that you know that would never build a lasting relationship with you, if everything was given so easily. Lord I am not talking about your grace because this is freely given but I am talking about our daily struggles in life that build character and draw us closer to you! I pray for these types of sacrifices that date me nearer and deeper 

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Changed heart

And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them. I will take away their stony, stubborn heart and give them a tender, responsive heart, (Ezekiel 11:19 NLT)

Lord change me each day to demonstrate a heart that encompasses a Spirit of love, forgiveness and hope. Thank you for a heart that can be changed 

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Trying to find the meaning of truth in far away lands

because the truth lives in us and will be with us forever. (2 John 1:2 NLT)

Lord I often wonder if I can find truth in the everyday moments of life. I find myself praying for truth and think maybe this concept is some sort of fairytale. I am reminded today that your truth lives within in me- in my heart...it's been there since the beginning of time. I don't want to go searching for truths in faraway lands when the truth has always been closer than I can see. Allow me to use the truths to make choices in my life that honor your name

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Building up those around me

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT)

Lord sometimes it's hard to encourage those around us. We often get tired of hearing the same issues or at times feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts about the person standing next to us, but I pray for you to challenge me each day to be Intentional with building people up instead of trying to bring them down 

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Learning to love in a different way

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8 NLT)

Lord help me learn to love and show love in a different way. I want to understand the love of Christ in my daily life because I know it's only then can I understand how this love covers all things.   

Revived

I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts. (Isaiah 57:15 NLT)

Lord each day revive my Spirit to have my heart be filled more of you 

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Intentional with love

And do everything with love. (1 Corinthians 16:14 NLT)

Lord thank you for showing love and being love so I have a great example to follow 

Friday, January 30, 2015

Be intentional with trusting God

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. (John 14:1 NLT)

Lord I want to be intentional with not worrying about my day or my circumstances! I thank you for my heart filled with your truths so that I am not worried about the obstacles I might face this day! Remind me that all you ever wanted was a trusting heart for you 

Thursday, January 29, 2015

God understands your heart

For the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything he does. He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do. (Psalms 33:4, 15 NLT)

God how can I argue against this fundamental truth! From the beginning of time our hearts were made in only a way that you understand. Mold our hearts in a way that always yearns for you and your great love. Help us use our hearts in a way that brings love and hope to others 

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Being freed

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32 NLT)

Lord thank you for the truth of your love and grace. Thank you for allowing my eyes to be opened to the truth that I am LOVED and beautiful in your sight. Allow the truth to set me free from the chains that would keep me down from reaching my full potential 

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Intentional redemption

Redemption does not come so easily, for no one can ever pay enough (Psalms 49:8 NLT)

Lord I want to be intentional with trying to make it right. Help me on a path away from unhealthy choices so I can intentionally choose your redemption. I know your sacrifice is the only thing that can cleanse me but I pray that my daily intentions to follow you help me on my road to complete redemption. 

Monday, January 26, 2015

Intentional with love

And do everything with love. 
(1 Corinthians 16:14 NLT)

Lord it seems to be such an easy task but we often don't demonstrate this truth. Help me be intentional with this practice each day

Friday, January 23, 2015

Being intentional with our thoughts

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. (Isaiah 55:8 NLT)

Thank you Lord that you see far beyond what my small mind could even imagine. Help train my thoughts to show a reflection of your love and service 

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Cleansed

to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word. (Ephesians 5:26 NLT)

Lord what a reminder each day that we can come before you cleansed through your Son's blood. I want to be intentional with the cleansing of my heart each day to remain focused on you

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Seeking God's strength

Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him. (1 Chronicles 16:11 NLT)

Remind me Lord to be intentional and relentless in seeking your strength. Often I fall so short from getting it right because I failed to focus on your strength; instead I focused on my own. 

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Don't be deceived by thoughts that are not real

Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised. (Proverbs 31:30 NLT)

Lord teach me to listen to the voice that gives life to my thoughts. Help me not believe in the lies of the enemy that would have me believe that charming my way around people will build healthy and lasting relationships. Help me see past the outward beauty and find the beauty that lies within 

Friday, January 16, 2015

Intentional power of God

These are just the beginning of all that he does, merely a whisper of his power. Who, then, can comprehend the thunder of his power?” (Job 26:14 NLT)

Lord help me understand that your power is always intentional. Remind me Lord the power you possess is far beyond my closed mind. Allow your power to intentionally bring down walls that would separate me from you 

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Plans to receive unfailing love and faithfulness

If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness. (Proverbs 14:22 NLT)

Lord work my heart for plans of goodness. Help me each day with intentional purpose to do good and not evil, because I know the feeling of unfailing love and faithfulness from you is far more precious than any human concept 

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Being intentional in marriage

For the believing wife brings holiness to her marriage, and the believing husband brings holiness to his marriage.... (1 Corinthians 7:14 NLT)

Lord thank you for the gift of marriage, the special union of two people to become one. Lord I am remined each day that your intention was for mankind to never be alone but to form relationships that last eternity. I praise you Lord each day for knowing how to make my marriage last.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Keeping the mind clear

Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. (1 Timothy 1:19 NLT)

God we have all one time or another abandoned the truth placed in our hearts in search of something we believe might be better. Remind me to intentionally remember the truths in my heart lead to positive thoughts in my mind. 

Monday, January 12, 2015

Trusting the Spirit of truth

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. (John 16:13 NLT)

The Spirit of truth will lead you away from a life that is not what God intended but we often mistake God's eternal truths with our human beliefs, instead of trusting in the Spirit of truth. Lord help me be intentional to be still and wait on your Spirit of truth

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Fill my heart full of your truths

Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. (2 Timothy 2:25 NLT)

Lord use my life as a living example to show intentional purpose to live truth each day so my heart is filled full of your truths

Friday, January 9, 2015

Intentional words to show love

When we tell you these things, we do not use words that come from human wisdom. Instead, we speak words given to us by the Spirit, using the Spirit’s words to explain spiritual truths. (1 Corinthians 2:13 NLT)

Lord help me with intentional words when I speak. Allow your Spirit to bring forth words from my mouth that demonstrate your truths and love. "When we love, we have the right to speak the truth!"-Casting Crowns 

Thursday, January 8, 2015

The only person we should be pleasing is God

Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts. (1 Thessalonians 2:4 NLT)

God help me work through my heart with great intention so I can get rid of anything that is not pleasing to you. 

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Beauty that is intentional

You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. (1 Peter 3:4 NLT)

Lord I want to be intentional with the beauty of my Spirit. I give attention to my outward appearance everyday as I get ready for my day but often I tend to neglect to be intentional about my inner beauty. Help me demonstrate a beauty that out shines any outward beauty that I show through clothing, make up or body image. Work on me from the inside out!! 

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Only your Guidance

He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. (Psalms 23:3 NLT)

Lord I am reminded that your guidance will help me on my path of being intentional each day with every thought and every action. Thank you Lord for small and big moments to honor your name

Monday, January 5, 2015

With a clear conscience be intentional

Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. (1 Timothy 1:19 NLT)

Lord I want my focus to be in you; to be able to keep a clear conscience so that my intentions are purposeful and fulfill your promises 

Friday, January 2, 2015

Peace during a storm

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. (Colossians 3:15 NIV)

Lord I am thankful through any storm you bring peace when there appears to be none, and what a blessing to know that the peace you give surpasses all human understanding