Psalms 1

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

What waters are you planted by? The fruit that a person is bearing is evidence of the water that supplies their life. When we as born-again believers receive counsel from the ungodly we yield the soil of our heart to corrupt seed that will ultimately produce corrupt fruit. Our position is in Christ where rivers of life flow. God’s word causes our lives to flourish and yield luscious healthy edible fruit that nourish many. The rivers of water that flow out to us from the word of God keep us clean and our fruit untainted. When we delight in God’s word and allow it to saturate and penetrate every area of our lives; whatever we do will prosper and our work here on the earth will never wither.

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 Mark 5:39-42

And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

Never take personal an opportunity where God can use you to be powerful in Him.

This account of the miracle in Mark 5 where Jesus raised Jairus daughter from the dead is a perfect example of how we will be presented with opportunities to be powerful in God, if we don’t choose to take the assault of the enemy personally. Jesus came to do good but there were people there that laughed Him to scorn. He could have yielded to the temptation to be selfish and focus on the intended offense but He took the high road and yielded to the plan of God and a girl was raised from the dead, PRAISE BE TO GOD!

Many times people become self centered during a trial or in the midst of persecution from the enemy. They begin to take personal the attack, allowing the situation to govern there mind, will and emotions, allowing a flood of wrong thoughts and inappropriate behavior to follow. If we would only take a minute, step back ( stop, look and listen) and yield to God in total surrender and deep fellowship we would find strength and direction in the midst of the storm, resulting in us being a powerful witness for God. We need to hear what the Spirit is saying to us and then quickly follow His guidance. His strength empowers us to demand absolute surrender and death to the flesh and selfishness. It allows you to see the door of opportunity to be powerful in God and glorify His name.

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The Lord Jesus Christ loves you so much. No matter what you maybe going through He will never leave you nor forsake you. God is faithful to be with you and provide whatever you need; strength, courage, wisdom, protection, etc.

Meditate on His goodness today and allow the 23rd Psalms to refresh and renew your trust and dependence on our Lord, today.

Psalms 23 (amplified)

THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack

He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters.

He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him–not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake.

Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with [a]oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.

Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place.

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 Proverbs 18:9    He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

Procrastinate

• to postpone doing something, especially as a regular practice

• synonyms: put- off, delay, drag your feet, postpone, dally, defer

Today examine your life and locate God given assignments that you have deferred or delayed. Procrastination and hesitation will oftentimes rob you of your destination.

Jeremiah 29:11 declares, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. The scripture says there is an expected end. 

God has the plan all mapped out, all we have to do is follow Him. God wants you to complete your journey successfully. Our end in Christ is and always will be good, that will never change. So stay on course, focus, pick back up those things you have dragged your feet in. Determine today that you will not live a shabby Christian life but you will pursue and do all that God has entrusted to you with excellence and joy.

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 God longs to quench your thirst with more of Him.

Psalms 107:8-9

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

We are Gods temple His dwelling place. He said He would come in and make His abode in us. But even though someone lives in the same house as you do sometimes we can become so distracted and preoccupied by life’s trivialities that we don’t enjoy those living right in our own house. God’s purpose in us is to manifest Himself to us. Let the God in you, overflow you with Himself today! He is more than enough. Enjoy!

Satisfy defined: to do or offer enough to make somebody feel pleased or content

Psalms 103:5

Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

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Psalms 1 

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Are you walking in the blessing of the Lord or are you just tolerating whatever life brings your way?

Are you prospering on your God given course or are you just barely holding on till the rapture comes?

God wants you to live a blessed life, a life full of joy and peace. Go ahead throw off those cares and problems that seem so big. Jesus paid an awesome price so that you could live blessed. Smile at your future and walk with confidence, God’s got you covered, He will never leave you or forsake you.

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Isaiah 26:13-14 O Lord, our God, other masters besides You have ruled over us, but we will acknowledge and mention Your name only. They [the former tyrant masters] are dead, they shall not live and reappear; they are powerless ghosts, they shall not rise and come back. Therefore You have visited and made an end of them and caused every memory of them [every trace of their supremacy] to perish.

The things of your past are powerless against your future unless you choose to give life to them in your today.

Ghost can be defined as an entity that seems to exist but does not. It can be something that has died but only lives in memory. Whatever ruled over you yesterday has no power over you today. Christ has set you free! Receive that freedom by confessing your trust in His unfailing love for you and in you. The images of your past are no match against the power of God’s word that is at work in you today. Going backward is not an option for you anymore, so take the sword of the spirit and let it begin demolition on every thought and imagination that does not agree with God’s plan for your life.

So go ahead live life to its fullest, enjoy the blessing of freedom and celebrate Gods victory in you today! 

2 Corinthians 10:4-6

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds 😉 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

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 Psalms 37:23-24

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

A step is a short movement made by raising one foot and lowering it ahead of the other foot. Putting one foot in front of the other is the safest way to go forward. When our stride is off or out of sync we are at risk of stumbling and eventually falling. We need harmony in our steps even if it seems like we are not moving very fast or going far. We need to always make sure that one foot is securely down before we raise the other foot. The above scripture says the steps not just one step but many, indicating a particular manner of walking, not running skipping or jumping. Those other forms of movement are not forbidden in and of themselves but one must learn to walk before he can run. Allow God to order and arrange your steps and watch your life prosper and be a delight along the way.

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 Habakkuk 2:1-4

I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

Today is a good day to stand still, quiet yourself before the Lord and see what he would have to say to you. In the quietness of your heart let His voice rise up and fill your whole being. God is a speaking God. The word of God reminds us in many scriptures, ” He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.” We are the church and God is seeking to communicate to us His will, His passion, direction, correction, instruction, life, peace,on and on. Are you listening? Purpose in your heart today to practice listening to God. Take example from the prophet Habakkuk and stand on your watch and see what God would say to you. God is searching for ears that desire to hear Him.

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 Mark 14:35-36

And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

Surrender defined: an act of relinquishing control or possession to somebody or something.

What would total surrender look like on you? The same way it looked on Jesus, beautiful.

It is time to relinquish all control of every area of our lives. We must completely give up all rights to be the boss, without coercion or being forced to do it. Total surrender involves absolute resolve. We must never look back or be tempted to regret our decision to surrender all to Christ. To give up all we have, to receive all He is and all He has is simply no comparison. God’s least is greater than our all.

Surrender should not be perceived as drudgery but rather a privilege and an honor. Go a little further, yield today and begin to reap and experience the priceless fruit of total surrender.

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