All The Attention You Need

Remember, no back seat drivers when God is driving!

Today's Scripture

"When you practice some appetite-denying discipline to better concentrate on God, don't make a production out of it. It might turn you into a small-time celebrity but it won't make you a saint. If you 'go into training' inwardly, act normal outwardly. Shampoo and comb your hair, brush your teeth, wash your face. God doesn't require attention-getting devices. He won't overlook what you are doing; he'll reward you well.” Matthew 6:16-18 Msg.

Today's Word

It’s incredible to imagine that God constantly seeks fellowship with us. We don’t have to go through rituals and long-winded prayers to simply share our day with God. Do you know God loves ball games, vacations, swimming, camping, dining and dancing? His Word is so clear when it says, “In all your ways acknowledge Him.” That means, include God in your day and He’ll give you all the attention you need.

A Prayer For Today

Heavenly Father, Wow! To think I can hang with you today and every day without going through some misguided and ritualistic mumbo jumbo that I’m sure makes You raise a brow saying, “Come to me and I’ll give you rest, you don’t need to do all the rituals, just come!” Thank you Father! In Jesus Name – Amen.

Time To Get Off Your But

Your own wrong thinking can keep you from God's best.

Today's Scripture

Moses answered God, "But why me? What makes you think that I could ever go to Pharaoh and lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?" (Exodus 3:11 The Message)

Today's Word

Do you know that one of the tricks of the enemy is to try and convince you that God’s Word has no power or truth over your life today? He will use every tactic he can to provoke you into speaking curses over your blessings. For example, a person is diagnosed with a certain illness and miraculously God heals them. Instead of acknowledging God you may hear something like, “But, what if it comes back again?” Or a marriage is restored only to hear the words, “But, I don’t know how long it will last this time.” Or maybe you have heard this one, “He got a job, but let’s see how long he can keep it!” Words like these are poisonous; they contaminate the air God has given us to breath and they actually rob you of God’s joy. Learn to leave the “buts” behind you and stand in agreement with God by speaking His Word over every area of your life. I encourage you to get into God’s Word [The Bible] and learn to be what it says you can be, learn to do what it says you can do, and learn to live the life you were designed to live, you’ll notice a difference almost immediately and the rewards are great, you’ll leave the “buts” behind.

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, Your Word refreshes me every day. It shows me I have so much more than I ever dreamed of when I spend time meditating on Your promises and truths. Teach me today that which You would have me learn that I may be all You created me to be. In Jesus Name – Amen.

Speak Blessings

Be careful what you pray for

Today’s Scripture

“For if you give, you will get! Your gift will return to you in full and overflowing measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over. Whatever measure you use to give-large or small-will be used to measure what is given back to you." Luke 6:38 - TLB

Today’s Word

I know a man that seems to have everything monetarily and spiritually and I once had resentment towards this man; I knew he didn’t need anything, so I certainly never prayed for him. Then one day I asked God to teach me how to pray. Over and over again I would ask, “Lord, teach me to pray the way You want me to pray.” Then years later He answered me with these words, “I want you to pray for that man you seem to resent, the one who has everything. Pray for him as though you love him; pray that he would have increase and a good life, pray that he might have more joy, fulfillment and peace.” I thought I was going crazy, but in my heart, I knew this could only be the voice of God telling me to bless someone I didn’t even like. So, I began to pray, “Father I speak words of increase over “so-and-so’s” life. Give him health, prosperity, covering over his family and business, and a good life.” Then, all of a sudden as the words left my mouth I realized, I was actually speaking blessings over my own life and family. When you give to others, friend you are actually giving to yourself. Whatever measure you use in giving will be used in measuring what comes back to you. Begin speaking favor over the lives of others, even those you don’t like. Speak healing, prosperity, goodness and Salvation over them and watch what happens in your own life. You will reap exactly what you sow, blessings heaped upon blessings. I speak increase over every area of your life!

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, I speak increase in the lives of those who read this today, I speak prosperity over every area of their life, their health, businesses, families and loved-ones. Father, give them years of goodness, mercy and increase that they might increase others. In Jesus Name. – Amen.

This Year

Today is the day!

Today’s Scripture

“How differently I feel now! When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun!”
(2 Cor 5:16-17 TLB)

Today’s Word

Today can be the beginning of an incredible year for you. Make one resolution that you’re going to stick to no matter what. Just say, “This year I’m going to learn to trust God in every area of my life!” Then, live life full of expectation as you give, share, laugh, encourage others, forgive, understand and pray for those you know and those you do not know (someone you just past on the street). Learn to wish the best for others, to share in their joy and feel their pain, and above all else treat others the way God has treated you, with love, understanding and forgiveness over and over again. Do this, and you will have a great year that is filled with the joy that can only come from our Heavenly Father.

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, it’s so liberating learning to live my life as you intended it to be. Trusting You frees me in such a way that I’m beginning to actually enjoy my life. Show me more Father, how to really live the life You created me for. As the eagles wings open to soar the heavens, open my heart that I might be lifted to where You want me to be. In Jesus’ Name – Amen.

Begin the week out right

Never Take God for Granted

Today’s Scripture

“Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25 -TLB

Today’s Word

So, what do you think God wants from you today? Maybe just a little time before you begin your busy week. Maybe He just wants you to get to know Him a little more than you do. Maybe God wants to reveal Himself to you in a way you never thought of before, in a way you’d probably think was impossible, but in reviewing His Word, it is written, “All things are possible” (Matthew 19:26 ). Visit your local Bible believing and Bible teaching church today and allow prayer, meditation and revelation of His Word to touch you as though your very life depended on it, because the fact is, it should.

Begin this week out right, by having God’s Word administered to you so that once you take your step into Monday, you’ll be ready to handle anything, knowing reassured that God is with you throughout your week.

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, something in me longs to be nearer to You, but sometimes “religion” and “rituals” just get in the way. Help me to rise above all the hype and come to You on such a personal level that I am ministered to the way You want to reach me. In Jesus’ Name – Amen.