Psalms 92:1-2
IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD, AND TO SING PRAISES UNTO THY NAME, O MOST HIGH: To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,

In the beginning, when God created the Heavens and the Earth, everything He created was good including the morning. How brilliant is it to greet each day with the phrase, “GOODMORNING.” It is good indeed. Every dawning of a new day is authored by God and everything God creates is good. We are privileged to experience God’s loving-kindness every morning, Oh, how wonderful.

Enjoy each new day and lift up a song to your Maker, which is God. God is so gracious and loving to us. There is no good in the morning without God. God is the good of each new day. He is the reason to say, GOODMORNING. Each day affords a new opportunity to see the goodness of God in the land of the living.

So Good-morning. Good- morning, Good -morning to you.

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Matthew 5: 10
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Are you blessed? Praise God you are!

Many times Christian’s greet each other with the phrase, “Hi how are you?”

Reply, “I’m blessed and highly favored, thank you.” This is in no wise a bad or negative confession; it is definitely in line with the Word of God. We should confess that we are blessed, this is good and noble. However, most Christian’s rarely mention the word blessed and persecution in the same sentence. But here in Matthew 5, Jesus says blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake.

Persecute defined:
• To make somebody the victim of continual pestering or harassment.

The next time the enemy comes around and tries to harass you for the Words sake remember the kingdom of heaven and everything in it belongs to you and you are blessed! The next time they gossip falsely about you and slander your good name remember you are blessed. The next time family and friends walk away from you because of your loyalty to Christ, remember you are blessed. You may not feel like you are blessed at that moment but you are, just walk it out by faith. The next time you are ostracized from the click and the club rejoice you are blessed.

You are blessed of the Lord child of God, you are blessed! Declare it from the house tops, “I am Blessed of the Lord, I am Blessed!

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Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Are you a peacemaker? Well child of God you are blessed!
Another word for peacemaker is mediator; somebody who works with both sides in a dispute in an attempt to help them to reach an agreement.

As children of God we have His nature and His ways are continuing being imprinted on our hearts. God’s ways are far above the ways of mere unchanged men. When we spend time with God in prayer and meditation in the Word of God, we begin to sound like Him and look like Him in our character and personality. We take on a new culture, the Kingdom of God culture. We become imitators of God. We begin to resemble Him when we are going through a temptation, test or trial. When the storms of life come we find ourselves responding like Jesus instead of the traditions and cultures we were raised in from the world.

Jesus is the Prince of Peace! He is our Mediator, between God the Father and mankind. He secured a covenant or agreement of Peace between God and man. He got right smack dab in the middle and brought us together as a family again.

Sometimes we may find ourselves in natural situations at work, in our homes, with extended family and relatives, with children, neighbors etc. where we need to bring peace between two or more parties. Yes, I know you are probably like most of us who would rather just stay out of it and mind your own business so to speak. However there are times when you maybe lead of the Holy Ghost to rise up and be a peacemaker in certain situations. In times such as these just know that God is with you and in you and He will give you what to do and say. Be bold to do what you have seen the Father do or say. Stand strong for the truth and never be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ even though you maybe criticized and persecuted for it. The truth sets people free. So obey when He is prompting you to get involved in certain situations. You are His child and you are a peacemaker. Rejoice, you look just like your Heavenly Father!

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Luke 21:34-36 (AMP)
But take heed to yourselves and be on your guard, lest your hearts be overburdened and depressed (weighed down) with the giddiness and headache and nausea of self-indulgence, drunkenness, and worldly worries and cares pertaining to [the business of] this life, and [lest] that day come upon you suddenly like a trap or a noose; For it will come upon all who live upon the face of the entire earth. Keep awake then and watch at all times [be discreet, attentive, and ready], praying that you may have the full strength and ability and be accounted worthy to escape all these things [taken together] that will take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man.

Jesus is my hero and He is soon to return for His church. Will you be ready to meet the Lord in the air?

Jesus gave specific instructions in the above scriptures to His body. He charged us to take heed to ourselves, meaning be sober and know what and in whom you have believed. He was saying take note and pay attention to what’s going on in your inner and outer life. Take heed; observe the words that are coming out of your mouth. Take heed to the people you hang around and the influences you allow in your heart and mind. Guard and examine your life on regular bases as not to neglect your personal responsibility to fight the good fight of faith and stay unspotted from the world.

He warns us not to be overburdened and depressed with the things of this life. A person can become so wrapped up and involved in the ways and life-styles of this world that it consumes every minute of their day and night. Christians were not left here in the world to fit in or befriend the world; we are here to be ministers of reconciliation, salt and light, to a lost and dying world. The very people you are trying to impress in this world will one day die and go to hell if you don’t rise up and be light and lead them to Christ. Your need to be love, accepted and approved by this world is selfish and of the flesh, it has no foundation in the love of God. Love rescues sinners. Love speaks the truth. Love lays down its life for others.

We must be awake and stay alert to the time we are in and be strong, bold, courage, steadfast, sober, meek, and gentle soldiers of Christ. God so loved the world; people, that He gave His only begotten Son for all. God did not hate or despise sinners He came to rescue us from sin and death. He did not sit in Heaven and rejoice because we were on our way to hell, no, He came and saved us. Praise His Name. He spoke light and life to us not misery and doom. His Love saw our condition and created a solution so that whosoever would call upon His Name would be saved! Praise His Name Forever. He is coming back soon for a church without spot or blemish, be ready, stay ready!

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Town-down defined:
• In football, a scoring of six points achieved by being in possession of the ball behind an opponent’s goal line.

The body of Christ is the light of the world. The body of Christ is the salt of the earth. We possess the power of Almighty God to do the greater works of God. The kingdom of God is supreme. We have been endued with the power of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses unto the Lord Jesus Christ. We are an undefeatable body whose head is King of kings and Lord of lords. We are ambassadors for the Kingdom of God and ministers of reconciliation in this world. We are more than conquerors in Christ. We are a unified undefeatable host, a team, a family, a company of true believers united for the cause of Christ.

When a touch-down is made on a football field it took the entire team working together, every member doing their part, to go behind enemy lines and score. Every position is important and significant in the overall strategy to meet the goal. Jesus obtained possession of the ball over thousands of years ago. Jesus then passed the ball to the church and said go! We are now in the field with possession of the ball running through enemy territory toward the goal. We are running with the understanding that no weapon or strategy formed against us shall prosper. We are running with the understanding that we win. The plays have already be designed and orchestrated by El-Elyon, the Most High God. There is an enumerable host of Heavens best standing by to assist whenever needed.

So now that you know the game is fixed run with enthusiasm and vigor run like you know you already have won.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (MSG)
You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You’re after one that’s gold eternally.

I don’t know about you, but I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No sloppy living for me! I’m staying alert and in top condition. I’m not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself.

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James 1:19
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

The Word of God is our answer in every situation of life. God’s word provides the instruction we need on a daily bases to live and maintain a life of true victory. Proverbs 4:13 tells us, “Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. God is a speaking spirit and He never fails to speak to us a word in due season. He will always provide us with daily bread but we must be those who will come to the table, take a seat, put up your feet and begin to eat.

This scripture in James says we must be quick to hear. Now, he was not saying be quick to hear any and everything that is being said by just anybody. We must be selective with what we hear and flee from things like gossiping lips and slanderous tongues, these things defile precious souls and shipwreck destinies. When we prioritize hearing from God, His word will keep us clean and strong, help us to live long and guard us against pollutants. Be quick to hear what the Spirit of God is saying to the church of God and also what He is saying to you as an individual. The Holy Spirit is here in the earth to guide us in all truth, to help us.

James says be slow to speak, this takes spiritual discipline. Discipline is a fruit of the Spirit which flows out of love. Spiritual discipline helps us to maintain control and order our soul and body. We are to control our own mouths and words, God will not do that for us. We have to honor the Word of God and obey its commands, it is for our benefit.

James says be slow to wrath or anger. Being a hot-head is not cute but rather an ugly display of an un-crucified flesh. There is nothing commendable about uncontrolled anger. Many times people pat themselves on the back after going off in a childish rage, feeling as if they had a right to act in such an ungodly manner because they were mistreated. Even in the event a Christian is mistreated or wronged that does not give us the ok to step outside the Word of God and take things into our own hands. When we can control our actions and respond in a way that honors God and His Word we are growing up.

Let us practice this awesome life changing word given to us by God through His written Word. It will bring strength and stability to our spirit, soul and body helping us to fulfill our God given destiny with joy.

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Acts 17:11
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

Search defined:
• To discover, come to know, or find something by examination.

The above scriptures declare that it is right and honorable to search or examine the words of God. Not in a critical way of examining something but wanting to experience it for myself type of examination. We know that God can not lie so we are never to question what He says but Jesus said go ahead and look at what I said for yourselves. Jesus said read the scriptures because they testify of me. Many times people are willing to listen to another person’s testimony because they want to know more about that person or hear what they went through to get where they are in life. Yet many times as Christian we won’t read the word of God to hear His testimony and what He went through for us.
Search the scriptures meaning not just a casual glance but an intense exploration of the true treasures of God. The word of God is our delight and we should never grow weary of searching its pages. Go ahead and wear out your bible pages from continued searching and finding and searching and finding. God will never have us searching yet never finding, He is always so eager to freely give to those who seek Him.
Look and then look some more, God can show you new things that you’ve never seen before.

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Jeremiah 15:16
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.

The Word of God is nourishment for the whole man. The best meal of our day is not dunkin donuts or bacon and eggs. The best meal of the day is the Word of God. The Word of God reaches every realm of our being: spirit, soul and body. God’s Word should be the joy and rejoicing of our heart.

As you search the scriptures today let God’s Word enrich and fulfill your every desire.

It is so important that we eat right. We need the right food so that we can grow properly and fulfill our God given Destiny. Be diligent to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to you in the Word of God today. Let that word sink down deep into every fiber of your being. As you practice the meditating the Word of God you will notice an increase in supernatural joy. This Heavenly joy comes from God and it produces supernatural strength; helping you to maintain a steady course in the path God has chosen for your life.

So eat and be filled to the full, even to overflowing as you partake of the Word of Life!

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Genesis 1:11
And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.

God created fruit trees to yield fruit after its kind. The fruit trees seed is within itself. A seed is a very significant part of a plant. Seeds have everything they will ever become within its self. Roots are produced and come forth out of the seed and anchor the entire plant or tree.

Root defined:
• The part of a plant that has no leaves or buds and usually spreads underground, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients from the soil.

Jesus said, “For there is no good (healthy) tree that bears decayed (worthless, stale) fruit, nor on the other hand does a decayed (worthless, sickly) tree bear good fruit. For each tree is known and identified by its own fruit; for figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor is a cluster of grapes picked from a bramblebush. The upright (honorable, intrinsically good) man out of the good treasure [stored] in his heart produces what is upright (honorable and intrinsically good), and the evil man out of the evil storehouse brings forth that which is depraved (wicked and intrinsically evil); for out of the abundance (overflow) of the heart his mouth speaks. (Luke 6:43-45 AMP).

Words are seeds and are impregnated with life or death. Once spoken they quickly look for soil to begin germination and root permeation. The seed must be watered and nurtured in order for the shell of the seed to be broken to let the inner life of the seed come out. The seed will only produce what is in it, no surprises, oops or mistakes, it is what it is. If we have undesirable fruit in our lives it is because somewhere along the way a seed was sown that contained the results you now see. The roots of the seed is what sustains the whole plant, if the roots are destroyed the plant will die. God told Jeremiah that He put His words in his mouth to root out, pull down, destroy and throw down, but also to build and plant. God’s word is the only thing qualified to uproot seeds of death and destruction, yet at the same time build and plant the good will of God.

So begin to be selective about the words or seeds you allow to be planted in your heart and mind because they will produce a harvest; good or bad.

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Exodus 23:20-22
Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him. But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.

God is taking you somewhere. Follow and follow closely, listen and listen intently, obey His voice and do it quickly and you will end up in the right place at the right time. Don’t be afraid of new adventures with God, He knows where He is going, so just stick with Him and He will get you where you need to be safe and sound. No enemy can defeat you when you are traveling with the Master, He is unbeatable. Leave no room in your spiritual suitcase for useless weights and sins, they will always cost extra at the checkout counter. Travel light, do right and don’t be uptight, let the Holy Spirit be your guiding light and you’ll win every fight. Be Bold and lay Hold of everything He has planned for you, it will be good!

So enjoy the ride, stay out of pride, kick lack to the side, watch the devil run and hide, as you make that winning slide, into home plate!

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