daily devotional: March 26 - Daily Devotional - Let the one who hears say, "Come!" - 03/25/21 08:12 AM
Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!”  And let the one who is thirsty come, let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.
 
The invite is ever open! You are asked to come. So many people find themselves thirsting for something right now.  There is desperation, anger, depression, hate and many other emotions and situations happening in the world that can cause people to have a thirst.  They know something is missing.  You have been given an eternal secret.  You have been invited to ask, seek and knock.  You … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 25 - Daily Devotional - Never Thirst Again - 03/25/21 07:47 AM
John 4:13-14
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.  Indeed the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
 
When you invite Christ fully into every area of your life you will experience no more lack. In the world and living in the ways of the world most people see, feel, and experience lack frequently.  Most people chase around in many ways trying to overcome the lack.  Whatever is missing may get filled, only at the notice that something … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 24 - Daily Devotional - Knock And The Door Will Be Open - 03/21/21 02:34 PM
Matthew 7:7-8
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
 
In life there are going to be doors that close, and also opportunities that open up for you.  Sometimes we question why things have happened the way they have up until this point for our lives, and then at a certain point you can look back and know that things had to happen the way they did to … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 23 - Daily Devotional - Be A Person After Gods Heart - 03/21/21 02:24 PM
1 Kings 2:2-3
“I am about to go the way of all the earth, “ he said. So be strong, show yourself a man, and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and requirements as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go…”
 
As David was about to die he spoke with Solomon one last time and started by saying this.  Its interesting that he said to Solomon “show yourself a man” because in modern times there a lot people … (3 comments)

daily devotional: March 22- Daily Devotional - You Lend And Not Borrow - 03/21/21 02:14 PM
Deuteronomy 28:13
“The Lord will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of he Lord your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be the top and never the bottom.”
 
What a great feeling waking up knowing that the Lord will bless the work of your hands and that you will be on top for his overflow of supply.  We have heard it before that the Lord will open up the floodgates of heaven when you test him on giving a full tithe.  The Lord opens up the heavens … (2 comments)

daily devotional: March 21 - Daily Devotional - The Lord Will Grant You Prosperity - 03/21/21 01:26 PM
Deuteronomy 28:11
“The Lord will grant you abundant prosperity—in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your ground— in the land he swore to your forefathers to give to you.”
 
The Lord gives blessing for obedience and the early part of this chapter shares how vast the Lord is looking to bless His people that live in accordance to His heavenly ways.  The Lord is looking to bless you abundantly, and he looking to bring increase on the seeds you plant in your life.  We may not all be farmers in this time in the world, … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 20 - Daily Devotional - Can The Rich Enter The Kingdom of God - 03/17/21 06:19 PM
Matthew 19:23-24
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.  Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
 
Sometimes knowing of scriptures like these verses people are hesitant and resistant to being prosperous and abundant in their financial affairs.  At first glance it seems like Jesus is saying that if you are rich you are not likely to enter to the kingdom of God.  For context … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 19 -Daily Devotional -The Lord Is Looking For Those He Can Trust - 03/17/21 06:11 PM
Luke 16;10
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”
 
The Lords eyes are ever seeing to spot who can be trusted.  Some people say they will change their ways once things get better and once they possess more.  However, if a person is not operating honestly they will not be trusted with more.  Naturally if you are someone who can be trusted when you have a little, then you can be trusted when you have more.
 
Thus even when money is a little tight and … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 18 - Daily Devotional - Its More Blessed To Give Than Receive - 03/17/21 06:03 PM
Acts 20:35
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
 
When you are in the position to do so search out opportunities to help those in need.  There are endless ways to help the weak and those in need.  And always remember you are never impoverished by giving.  When we talk about our anointing and purposes this is one that we all have in some way.
 
If you are someone who has extra abundance in money … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 17 - Daily Devotional - Fix Your Eyes On The Lord - 03/14/21 05:58 PM
Psalm 25:14-15
“The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.  My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.”
 
For those who are in a situation that feels like poverty or in the verses you have recently read that say that poverty comes to those who withhold their giving; what is really happening is that poverty from lack of giving is a snare.  It means someone is stuck. I understand that poverty comes in a variety of ways and some people where born into it and some live … (1 comments)

daily devotional: March 16 - Daily Devotional - God Loves a Cheerful Giver - 03/14/21 05:53 PM
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.  Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
 
By now you are likely more deeply understanding that promise of giving and see and understand that throughout the word of God there are plenty of verses that share the promises that come with giving!  Naturally most people would love to reap generously, and simply trusting the promise of sowing first will get those who move forward in faith … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 1-15th Daily Devotional Recap - 03/14/21 09:22 AM
Here is the summary for the March posts thru March 15th!  Praise the Lord for all of his goodness and I hope that you find encouragement and refreshing from taking the time to read these messages.
 
March 1 - Acts 19:11-12 - God Can Do Miracles Through You
March 2 - Psalms 147:4-5 - Great And Mighty In Power
March 3 - Romans 1:20 - Eternal Power and Divine Nature Being Seen
March 4 - Matthew 22:29 - Knowing the Power of God
March 5 - Luke 1:45 - Believe What the Lord Said He Will Accomplish
March 6 - Luke 1:46-48 - My Soul Glorifies The … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 15 - Daily Devotional - A Generous Person Will Prosper - 03/14/21 09:18 AM
Proverbs 11:24-25
“One person gives freely. yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
 
You are a steward of the wealth that you have and the wealth that is coming to you!  God has given you the ability to earn wealth and your ability is expanded with your giving.  It's a natural promise in Kingdom Living with God.  Your giving is promised by God to come back to you with increase!  However, someone who withholds is said to come to poverty.
 
God is not asking you to empty your entire … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 14 - Daily Devotional - May My Lips Overflow With Praise - 03/14/21 09:12 AM
Psalm 119:171-172
“May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.  May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.”
 
When the Lord teaches you a promises or reveals a new promise to you this is another chance to take time to praise Him!  Think about the promise of giving and receiving.  Its the only promise where the Lord says to “test me on this”.  The Lord wants to open up the floodgates of heaven for you so that you don’t have room enough to store the overflow of blessing!
 
Thus, this is another opportunity to offer … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 13- Daily Devotional - The Generous Will Be Blessed - 03/11/21 07:57 PM
Proverbs 22:9
The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”
 
Naturally as you walk with the Lord among the things on your heart to do will be to help those in need.  When you think of being blessed to be a blessing, and moving forward in your purpose and anointing, keep in mind how many people you can help and serve by living your life to the fullest.  Making the most of yourself, can put you in the position to help so many more people that are in need and not yet able to help theirselves. 
 
Giving and … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 12 - Daily Devotional - The Lord Is Looking To Strengthen You - 03/11/21 07:45 PM
2 Chronicles 16:9
“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him…”
 
The Lord is looking to strengthen you as you move forward in your anointing and purpose.  The Lord knows if you suffer a set back and get off track, but the Lord also knows your heart and will never not let you stay there.  You don’t need to be perfect to please God.  God is looking at your heart. 
 
We all have our weakness and on our own it sometimes seems like we cant do it. If we focus on our … (1 comments)

daily devotional: March 10 - Daily Devotional - My Heart Is Steadfast - 03/07/21 01:42 PM
Psalm 57:7
“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.”
Someone who is steadfast is firm in purpose, fixed in a direction, and unwavering.  As mentioned often through these writings the world can easily distract us off of our path and purpose.  Now is the time to be steadfast for the things of God to be established in your life.  Its interesting in this verse the repetition of the words. Often we need to repeat over and over the things we need or want the most in our life so they become firm … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 9 - Daily Devotional - Do Not Waver on the Promises Of God - 03/07/21 01:35 PM
Romans 4:20-21
“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”
 
This is referring to Abraham who was promised to be the father of many nations even though he was nearly 100 years old and wife Sarah womb was also thought to be dead at her old age.   Yet Abraham had the faith that God would bring what was promised to pass.  He gave glory to God for what was unseen and seemed impossible.
 
This is … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 8 - Daily Devotional - Be Glad and Rejoice - 03/06/21 10:45 AM
Psalm 9:1-2
“I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart: I will tell of all your wonders.  I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O most high.”
 
By now hopefully you know the power of giving God praise and offering up prayers of thanksgiving!  Often this month we focus on doing this even a little bit more!  But perhaps we can recall times in our life when we have liked to talk about things that are not going well.  Perhaps we have been surrounded by other people all of our lives that do … (0 comments)

daily devotional: March 7- Daily Devotional - Build On A Strong Foundation - 03/06/21 10:39 AM
Ezra 3:11
“With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: ‘He is good; his love to Israel endures forever.’ And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.”
 
As you continue to build your strong foundation in the things of the Spirit, and move forward in your anointing that God has placed on your heart, continue to offer up praise and thanksgiving!  Like in the time of this verse and the writings in Ezra people will be there to help you and encourage you and also there … (0 comments)

 
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