Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

This verse is one of the foundations of my life as a Christian. 

The times I try to handle things on my own and figure them out, I feel stressed and worried, and I don’t have any peace.When I purposely focus on giving all my fears and concerns to God, I feel His strength and comfort. I give it to God through prayer, worship, and declaring His word.  I will never face any situation or circumstance alone. God is always with me!

We can stand on God’s word! He is faithful. He will not fail!

When I need confidence to do something new, I declare this verse. Yes, I can do All things through Christ who strengthens me.

My mind may say, “You’re not good enough.” But God says

“You can do anything through Me. I am your source of strength. Depend on me. I will be with you and give you everything you need.”

Psalm 121:1-2  I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

I just want to encourage you today that whether you’re starting a new job, dealing with an illness, facing a tough parenting situation, working on your marriage, or struggling financially; whatever the circumstance may be, you are able to do all things through Christ. He is your help. The maker of heaven and earth is your Father and He loves and cares for you. Give it all to Jesus. Surrender to Him. He will strengthen you.

Pray this prayer with me:

“Father, I give my situation to You. I am not able to do this in my own strength. I need Your power and strength to rise up within me right now. I take every negative thought captive in Jesus name, and I declare that I can do all things through You, Jesus Christ, who strengthens me. Take control of this situation Lord. You are Lord of all. I feel your power and presence right now. Be with me and remind me of your love for me. I give all my worries to you. I rest in Your strength and I know You are working all things for my good because I love you and You love me. I will be confident and see victory in this situation. In Jesus name, Amen!

 

2 Corinthians 12:9 He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

12:10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Does this word speak to you? If so, please leave a comment below.

 

 

 

I’ve been reading Psalm 1 and the words that I felt come alive were “day and night“.

Psalm 1:2,3   but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on  his law day and night.

3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither- whatever they do prospers. 

I want to to meditate and soak in the word of God day and night. How can I do this? I am asking God to show me. One way to soak in God’s word is through focusing on a specific scripture and thinking about it, meomorizing , and reading or saying the scripture out loud .

God’s word is powerful! I want to feed on the word of God because it gives me revelation, wisdom, and life. I’ve noticed that when I say scripures out loud that it has power. I am declaring the word over my life.

Praying the word back to God is also a way to meditate day and night .

“Thank You Lord that You are my shepherd and I will not want. You are restoring my soul and Your goodness and mercy is following me everyday of my life.”

We can be in a mindset of prayer and thankfulness to God throughout the day. Even on days when the schedule is off track and I’ve missed my time with the Lord in the morning, I can pray as I go about my day; getting ready, driving in the car, waiting in the drivethru.

I can keep my mind on the word of God and pray throughout the day. His presence is always with us.

Listening to worship music is another way to meditate on God’s word day and night. I like to listen to worship while I’m praying, and then throughout the day . Sing the word; sing scriptures back to God. Worship and praise is a weapon! God always strengthens me when I praise and worship Him in singing!

My prayer is

“Father, help me to meditate on Your word day and night so that Your word is deep in my heart. Let my life reflect Your love and let others feel Your presence when I’m around. Saturate me with your love and Your presence. Let others see You through me. Make me more like You Jesus. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.”

The passion translation says this:

Psalm 1:2,3 : Their pleasure and passion is remaining true to the Word of “I Am”, meditating day and night in his true revelation of light.

3 They will be standing firm like a flourishing tree planted by God’s design, deeply rooted by the brooks of bliss; bearing fruit in every season of their lives. They are never dry, never fainting, ever blessed, ever prosperous.

Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

God promises to make our lives prosperous and fruitful if we will meditate and walk in His word day and night!

 

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I have been hearing the word ‘Yes’ in my time with the Lord. I believe God is saying yes to the plans He has for me. He is saying yes to the thoughts, hopes, and desires for pursuing His plans for my life. God is saying yes to you today! Yes to taking a step of faith toward the plans He has for you!

It could be a goal you have, a change you want to make in your life, or a dream that God has put in your heart. Now is the time to move toward those things.

I went back to school to finish my degree in 2012. At the end of 2011 I had started thinking about the dream of finishing my degree and I knew I would regret it if I never finished.

I wrote the things I needed to do to start back to school. I talked to my husband and to my closest friend about my plans. I graduated in 2014! I am so thankful that I decided to pursue that plan.

I have always dreamed of recording the songs that God has given me. Over the past 3 years I have written so many songs that I have started to feel like I just had to do something with them. I believe that God spoke to me about recording a worship album, and now is the time to do it!

After encouragement from some close friends, I decided to write out the steps I needed to take to make this happen. I felt so different after writing it out! That was the end of May of this year! Now I am in the middle of my first worship album! God moved for me once I took steps to pursue His plans!

I encourage you to listen to the ‘Yes’ that God is speaking over your plans and dreams. Go for it!

 

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster; to give you a future and a hope.’

Yes! He cares about every detail our lives. He wants to bless us and fulfill every promise in His word. Believe it! God wants to bless you with good things!

When He promised Abraham and Sarah that they would have a son, He said:

Genesis 17:16 I will bless her, and indeed I will also give you a son by her. Yes, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.”

God desires to bless us and fulfill the promises He has given. Say Yes to His promise for your life!