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Psalms 117:2 NLT For His unfailing love for us is powerful; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the Lord!
Accompanied with faith, the most powerful defense and weapon we have against the enemy is the revelation of God’s love for us.
Regardless of what’s happening around us, if we truly believe God loves us, we won’t believe the lies of the enemy or be moved by our circumstances.
If sickness attacks our bodies, with a revelation of God’s love for us, we can say, “God loves me, which is why He’s made healing available through Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 2:24). If our children are being disrespectful and disobedient, instead of fighting with them, we can say, “God loves me which is why He promised deliverance for my children” (Prov. 11:21). If we’re short on money, our knowledge of God supplying our needs based on His love for us will bring us comfort (Phil. 4:19).
Understand, receive, and accept God’s love for you to overcome every attack in life.
#GOD #LOVES #US #Godlovesyou
Psalms 116:7 NIV Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
We are spirits. We possess a soul and we live in a body. The spirit and soul are not the same. Our soul primarily consists of our mind and emotions.
When negative circumstances come, our soul (our mind and emotions) can become disturbed. Our soul may panic when we think about the economy or when we hear a negative report from the doctor. Our soul may become unsettled when we hear reports about school shootings and we think about our children.
When our soul is not at rest, we must first recognize that our attention is focused on the wrong things. We’re focused on our finances, our health, and the safety of our children, but if our attention was focused on God and His word, we’ll be kept in perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3).
Secondly, we must reel our thoughts and emotions in by magnifying the truth in God’s word over what we see and hear in the world. By consistently meditating on God’s word, His word will become more real to us than what we see or hear in the world.
Finally, it’s important to think about the goodness of God. When we think about His goodness, we’ll recognize how He easily handled the things that worried us in the past. If He’s done it before, He’ll do it again.
When things become unsettling, instruct your soul to be at rest. Keep it at rest by focusing on God’s word and His goodness.
#focus #on #God #Word #Bible #brings #peace #rest
Psalms 115:16 NLT The heavens belong to the Lord, but He has given the earth to all humanity.
The earth was given by God to mankind. God is the owner, but He’s made us responsible for managing this planet (Ps. 24:1). So, whatever we allow on this earth, will be allowed and whatever we don’t allow on this earth, won’t be allowed (Matt. 16:19).
This means God’s not running the earth. We are. We further see mankind’s dominion over the earth in Genesis 1:26 where it says, “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
To properly manage earth and to see God’s will be done, we need His help. As we can see in society, without God’s help, we’ve made a mess of this earth. There are wars, adultery, and what’s right is wrong and what’s wrong is right. We may not be able to stop every bad thing from happening, but we can make our world around us better. We can make this earth better by using the believer’s authority that Jesus died to provide (Luke 10:19; Matt. 16:19).
Let’s read and obey God’s word, pray, and be led by the Holy Spirit. That way, we can make this world a better place.
#authority #in #Christ #maketheworldbetter
Psalms 114:8 NLT He turned the rock into a pool of water; yes, a spring of water flowed from solid rock.
A rock is hard and dry while water is flowing, refreshing, and life-giving. The same way God can turn a solid rock into a pool of water is the same way He can turn any hard dry situation in our lives into a refreshing flow of abundance.
He can turn our dead dry spirit into a river flowing with life. He can turn our empty dry bank account into flowing finances. He can turn the stubborn hardheaded sickness into divine health.
There’s only one way transformations can happen. That’s by faith. We must believe and act on our belief that God’s word can change any situation. We must have faith to believe that through Christ, our spirits can turn from death to life. We must have faith to realize God can increase our finances. We must have faith to know that by the stripes of Jesus we are healed.
We must remove all doubt and unbelief that these things can’t happen. How do we do that? We continuously study God’s word until we’re convinced that no situation is impossible for God.
God’s power, in His word, can turn any situation around. Believe it.
#manifest #possibilities #through #Christ #havefaith #justbelieve #God #is #good
Psalms 113:7-8 NLT He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, even the princes of His own people!
God is the lifter. He lifts us from anywhere. If we’re broke, He’ll increase our finances. If we’re sad, He’ll lift our spirits to make us happy again. If we’re ignorant in certain areas, He’ll increase our intelligence, knowledge, and wisdom in those areas.
This lift won’t happen automatically. We must cooperate with Him to be lifted. This means reading financial literacy books when He tells us to. This means keeping our minds on positive and lovely things to keep ourselves from depressing thoughts (Phil. 4:8). This means possibly fasting to gain clarity to hear His voice so we’ll know what to do.
Once we’re lifted, like Joseph, He’ll put us before great people. We’ll be lifted to execute God’s will in the earth, share God’s love, wisdom, and grace with others, and better the world around us.
#lifted #through #God #clarity #purpose #favor #abundance #inChrist
Psalms 112:7 NLT They (the righteous) do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.
From hearing about layoffs to getting diagnosed with a negative doctor’s report, we may experience bad news. It’s how we respond to the news that determines how much trust we have in God.
If we freak out, worry, can’t sleep, or panic, we trust in God very little or not at all. We can say we trust Him, but our actions speak louder than our words. But if we’re not moved by what we hear because we trust that God will take care of us, we’re in good shape.
We want to be in a position where we hear a negative doctor’s report and don’t flinch because we’re convinced that we’re healed through Jesus (1 Pet. 2:24). We want to still be emotionally okay when we hear they’re downsizing at the company because ultimately we know God is our provider (2 Cor. 9:8). Contrary to what society currently says, it’s NOT okay to be not okay.
Fear, worry, and panic will knock on our door, but we don’t have to let it in. Our trust in God keeps us secure and at peace.
Don’t fret over bad news. Trust in God.
#trust #God #remain #in #peace
Psalms 111:1 NLT Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with His godly people.
Even before the birth of the church, meeting with other godly people was encouraged.
Today, people have so many reasons why they don’t or won’t attend church. They’ll talk about the effort it takes to get there, not liking the preaching styles of ministers, the “manipulation” they experience from pastors to get their money, or the fact that they can watch online.
There are some benefits in being part of a body of believers.
1. Weekly, we can support or be supported by other believers (Prov. 27:17).
2. We can come together corporately and worship the Father.
3. Our faith can be strengthened by what we hear (Rom. 10:17).
4. We can show our appreciation for all that God has done by serving others in His Kingdom.
We don’t have to attend a traditional church as we know it. We can join a small group of believers at a coffee shop weekly and worship God, discuss His goodness, and explain what He’s revealed to us through His word.
It’s selfish to think that because you’re not getting something out of being around other believers, you would rather not go. We have testimonies, an encouraging word, and prayers that could benefit someone else. If being around other believers doesn’t encourage you, at least show the love of God by being an encouragement to someone else.
#be #a #blessing #stay #encouraged #fellowship #serve #give #lovepeople
Psalms 110:3 NLT When you go to war, your people will serve you willingly. You are arrayed in holy garments, and your strength will be renewed each day like the morning dew.
With everything we have going on in our lives, fatigue will come. When we wake up each morning, no matter how much sleep we’ve gotten the night before, we have a promise from God of renewed strength.
We’ll have strength for work, strength to handle our responsibilities around the house, and strength to manage, as well as, socially interact with our children. We’ll even have the strength to work out. The bible says we have strength through Christ (Phil. 4:13). We also have strength through the Holy Spirit who gives life to our bodies (Rom. 8:11).
This strength is obtained by faith. In the natural, we may be exhausted, but our strength can be supernaturally renewed by faith. Faith is activated with our words (Mark 11:23). So, in times of fatigue, we read scriptures about strength and confess we have all the strength we need.
We can also forfeit this promise of renewed strength with our words. If we complain and say we’re too tired for this or that, our bodies will agree with our decree.
We can tap into the strength that’s been made available through Christ to accomplish any goal. There’s a time to rest, but if the Holy Spirit prompts us to do something, no matter how we feel, we can obtain the strength to complete the task.
#rest #renewed #strength
Through the influences of Satan, there will be people who just don’t like us. We may not have done anything to them, but they just won’t like us. It could be jealousy, insecurities, fear, or the fact that we’re believers. This dislike for us may cause them to be easily influenced by Satan to do other things. They may lie on us, spread rumors about us, damage our property, or pick a fight with us.
As much as our flesh will hate it, we must let God handle our enemies. It’s not our responsibility to stop the lie, stop the rumors, or confront the person. We’re to pray for the demonic stronghold to be removed from our enemies and let God fight our battles (Matt. 5:44; Exo. 14:14).
A way in which God fights for us is He’ll let our enemies live long enough to see Him bless us (Psalm 23:5). They may attempt to do something evil, but it will work out for our good (Gen. 50:20; Isa. 54:17). If we keep our focus on God, our enemies will ultimately realize there’s nothing they can do to stop our joy or the blessing of God on our lives.
Regardless of what someone does to us, we must keep our emotions in control, keep our focus on Him, and trust that He’ll handle everyone who comes against us.
Psalms 109:27-28 NLT Let them see that this is your doing, that you yourself have done it, Lord. Then let them curse me if they like, but you will bless me! When they attack me, they will be disgraced! But I, your servant, will go right on rejoicing!
#theblessing #is #on #us #blessed #rejoice
Psalms 108:1 NLT My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!
One main goal in our relationship with God is having confidence in God. Another word for biblical confidence is faith in God.
When we have confidence in God, we cannot be shaken by the issues of life. If we experience sickness in our bodies, our confidence in God helps us realize this sickness won’t end in death. After all, God said we’re healed (1 Pet. 2:24). If we have financial shortages, our confidence in God helps us understand that this is only temporary because God said He’ll increase us more and more (Psalms 115:14). Whatever negative situation knocks at our door, we’re not moved by it because our confidence in God helps us understand that God has already handled it.
Our confidence in God prevents stress, worry, anxiety, and fear. If we’re feeling any of those things, it’s because our confidence is not completely in God. To obtain and maintain our confidence in God, get in His word and see all the things God has handled. Secondly, trust that He’s handled them correctly. Finally, magnify what He’s handled in His word over what we see.
Don’t throw away your confidence—it brings a great reward (Heb. 10:35).
#remain #confident #inChrist #hope #in #God
Psalms 107:32 NLT Let them exalt Him publicly before the congregation and before the leaders of the nation.
After all that God has done for us, we shouldn’t have a problem praising God. When good things happen to us, publicly or privately, right then, we should be comfortable enough to praise our awesome God.
The real test is if we’re bold enough to praise God in front of leadership or highly respected people. Will we praise God in front of our boss after they just told us we’re getting a promotion? Will we praise God in front of our highly educated atheist professor after getting an “A” on an assignment?
Our praise doesn’t need to cause a scene, but we shouldn’t be ashamed either. A quick, but sincere “Thank you Lord” in their presence is all that’s needed.
Be sure to bless the Lord at all times and let His praise be continually in our mouths (Psalms 34:1).
#praise #God #publicly
Psalms 106:20 NLT They traded their glorious God for a statue of a grass-eating bull.
It’s crazy to think that the Israelites saw all the miracles the Lord did and still created an idol for themselves. They saw God rain fire from heaven, send locusts, and part the Red Sea, but when they became impatient and fearful, they quickly decided to make themselves a golden god.
It’s crazy, but some of us do similar things. We’ve seen how God healed our bodies and kept us from a wreck, but we become impatient with God’s timing for provision so, we go against God’s will for a glorified piece of paper (money). Or, we become fearful that we’ll end up alone so we compromise our morals for a virtual like. Some of us jeopardize our freedom for respect or to impress others.
Money, a relationship, likes, or respect shouldn’t be our god. That’s a bad trade. God should be our God. When we do things His way, we’ll have the money, relationships, and the necessary approval of some (Matt. 6:33). The point is, never trade God for anything.
#make #Jesus #Lord #God #first
Psalms 105:43 NLT So He brought His people out of Egypt with joy, His chosen ones with rejoicing.
God brought the Israelites out from under the harsh rule of the Egyptians with joy. When we get born-again, we typically come out of Satan’s grip with joy. There’s joy in heaven when one sinner repents (Luke 15:7).
Somewhere down the line, after we get born-again, some believers lose their joy. Some become mean, judgmental, and overly critical of people. We get extra serious about everything. People remove joyful things that aren’t necessarily wrong from their lives. They feel like the less joy they have, the holier they become.
Nowhere in scripture do we see God taking away our joy. From the beginning, God told mankind to freely eat, which is a form of joy (Gen. 2:16). Jesus died so that we can be full of joy (John 15:11). One of the fruits of the Spirit is joy (Gal. 5:22).
As believers, we need to learn how to properly have fun and enjoy the abundant life we have in Christ. We can smile, laugh, and be entertained by some earthly things like sports, certain television programs, and disciplined shopping. Stop making everything a sin. It’s only a sin if God told us not to do it through His word or specifically to us through His Spirit.
Believers, let’s have and maintain our joy!
#bejoyful #laugh #enjoy #Godlyfun
Psalms 104:31 NLT May the glory of the Lord continue forever! The Lord takes pleasure in all He has made!
The Lord takes pleasure in or is pleased with all He has made. God’s greatest masterpiece is us (Psalms 8). Since He is pleased with how He made us, we should be pleased with what He’s made.
Love, accept, and be pleased with the nose and lips you have, whether they’re big or small. Love, accept, and be pleased with the hair texture you have. However God made you, love, accept, and be pleased with that. Never compare yourself to anyone else because it’s unwise (2 Cor. 10:12).
Love, accept, and be pleased with yourself and never reject the beautiful thing God created, which is you.
#fearfully #wonderfully #made #beautifully #designed #intentionally #crafted
Psalms 103:3 NLT He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
Through the blood of Jesus, all our sins have been forgiven (Colossians 2:13-14). Since all our sins have been forgiven, how many sins do we have left? None. No sin has been left in our lives. Every lie we’ve told, every bad attitude we’ve had, and every intentional sin we will commit has already been forgiven. Since we’ve been forgiven from all sins, there’s nothing left for God to punish.
Does that mean we abuse His grace and mercy by doing whatever we feel just because all our sins have been forgiven? Of course not. Sin still has natural consequences. If we punch someone out of anger, we’ll still go to jail for assault. But spiritually, there’s nothing left for God to punish.
Praise God every sin has been forgiven.
Let’s not forget about sicknesses and diseases. Like sin, through the blood of Jesus, every disease has been healed (1 Peter 2:24). We are healed from all diseases. Even the diseases that science says are incurable, the blood of Jesus has healed us from those too.
Magnify what God says in His word about sins and disease over our behavior and what we experience. Praise God that every sin and sickness has been handled.
#healed #redeemed #forgiven #restored #madenew
Psalms 102:27-28 NLT But you are always the same; you will live forever. The children of your people will live in security. Their children’s children will thrive in your presence.”
God is and forever will be the same. People may change and situations may change, but God remains the same.
If He loved you before you sin, He’ll love you after you’ve sinned. If He promised you something in His word before you miss the mark, His promise is still available after you’ve missed the mark. Since He promises us safety, security, health, and wealth, it doesn’t matter if World War 3 happens tomorrow, He’ll still deliver on that promise if we believe.
The only thing that changes is us. Our unbelief won’t chage His mind about us, but it will distort how we think He feels about us. If we don’t believe He can still love or bless us after what we’ve done, that limits God. It’s not true, but because we believe it, that limits what God can do in our lives (Matt. 13:58).
Nothing we do and no situation that takes place will change God’s mind about us or stop His promises coming to pass.
#trust #God #keeps #His #promises #justbelieve
Psalms 101:4 NLT I will reject perverse ideas and stay away from every evil.
“The only weapon Satan has is thoughts, ideas, and suggestions.” -Fredrick K.C. Price
When thoughts, ideas and suggestions that are contrary to God’s word enter our minds, we must reject them. We can’t entertain or dwell on those ideas. We must immediately reject them. If we don’t, we could end up acting on those ideas.
That’s why it’s so important to know God’s word, that way, we know what to reject.
We can’t control what enters our minds, but we can control what stays there. Reject anything contrary to God’s word or God’s way and replace it with things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise (Phil. 4:8).
#think #about #good #things #pure #excellent #worthy #of #praise
Psalms 100:4 NLT Enter His gates with thanksgiving; go into His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name.
When we come to God, a lot of times, we come to Him with our list of what we want Him to bless and what we desire. Prior to asking for anything, we must remember to thank Him for what He’s already given.
In just one day, we can thank Him for an hour for the things He’s done. We can thank Him for Jesus and His sacrifice. We can thank Him for His love and His word. We can thank Him for life, health, and strength. Thank Him for protection. Thank Him for food, clothes, and shelter. Thank Him for movement in our bodies. Nothing is too small.
Everyone likes to hear “thank you,” including God. Throughout the day, thank God for what He’s done. If you need help identifying the good things God has done or if you need to be reminded about the things God has done, ask the Holy Spirit and He’ll help you with your gratitude.
#remember #to #say #thankyou #God #is #good
Psalms 99:5 NLT Exalt the Lord our God! Bow low before his feet, for he is holy!
Bowing to God is an act of worship, but it’s also a gesture of humility. It’s saying that we’re not in charge of our lives and we’re putting Him above ourselves. We’re putting Him and His ways above our ego, our plans, and our ideas of what’s right and wrong.
There may be some who choose to bow to His ways when it’s convenient or when they feel like it, but we should put everything under Him.
Once we humble ourselves and bow before Him, we’ll realize that His way of doing things benefits us. It will never feel good to our flesh, but His ways will improve every area of our lives.
So, when you’re spending time with God, literally bow before Him because He’s a holy God who deserves our worship, but also bow before Him spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.
#honor #exalt #worship #God
Psalms 98:9 NLT before the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with fairness.
This scripture may scare some people. They see where God is coming to judge the world, which makes them think at anytime, God can come back and judge them for their sins. And if they have too many, they’ll go to hell.
This is flawed thinking, and if this is being taught, this is flawed doctrine. This may have been true in the old covenant, but in the new covenant all our sins have been forgiven (Heb. 10:12). Jesus took every last sin known to mankind and put it on Himself. He was severely punished for that sin, so that we wouldn’t have to be (Rom. 5:9). Our belief that Jesus sacrificed Himself to save our lives makes us forgiven, holy, and righteous (Rom. 5:1). Even if we sin after accepting Christ, that sin has been paid for too (Col. 2:13-14).
God still will come back and judge the world, but that shouldn’t scare us. If we’ve made Jesus Christ Lord and Savior, when He does judge the world, He’ll see us as righteous and we’ll be with Him forever.
Those who haven’t made Jesus Christ Lord will be judged for their sin of unbelief and will experience eternal death (John 3:18). Encourage people to accept Jesus as Lord so that they’ll be accepted by our Father.
#made #righteous #through #Christ #Jesus #saves
Graced To Do God's Will 