Do you ever just take the time to celebrate who you are, the person God has created you to be. Think about how far God has brought you and where he's taking you. It's exciting to know that each day the plan God has made specifically for you is being played out in …

How often have you based your decision-making or matters of the heart on the approvals and opinions of others? Many times we just want the reassurance that we are going down the right path, however living for the approval or validation of others is where we get in…

Many times, we look at our past mistakes and wonder, “How can God use me? How can I be beneficial to the kingdom of God?” Reading the story of Paul before he became a Christian dispels any doubt that God can and will use you. Paul passionately hated and sought out…

Mary, a teenage girl accepted the call to be the mother of Jesus. She didn't know all the circumstances that would accompany the call on her life. The angel Gabriel did not say, “Mary, because of the calling on your life you will be rejected by family and friends,…

Imagine David’s enthusiasm bringing the ark of God back to Jerusalem after defeating the Philistines. This was David’s second attempt to bring the ark back and David was so excited the Bible tells us he danced out of his royal robe. David leaped and danced before …

I have often wondered how the two blind men knew about Jesus healing power. I can imagine the blind men listening intently to every conversation possible to determine the next time Jesus would visit Jericho and figuring out how they would strategically position th…

Lord, there is so much wickedness in the world today it’s hard to find any peace. Why is the world so cruel?

My Child, as I warned Timothy, I will remind you....in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their mon…

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness." (Jeremiah 31:3)

I believe the majority of problems in the world result as a lack of individuals not having a full understanding and he…

No matter what we face in life we have a promise, a covenant agreement of God’s “peace and completeness.” Peace and wholeness cannot be purchased or fullfilled by any material possession or person. It’s a gift, by having a personal relationship with Christ. The ex…

All of us rather we were taught basic Bible principles as a child or came to know Christ in our adulthood have made bad decisions and done things we wish we could take back. We were all born in sin and darkness, but thanks be to God he thought enough about us, lov…

I realize the cited scripture addresses Israel prior to entering into war to possess the land promised by God, however because we have been adopted into Christ family the same promises apply to us. We are special in the eyes of God no matter what others may think …

In a world where it is challenging to find genuine friendships, I am so grateful that I can depend on God. We must come to a place in our walk with God that we totally depend on him for all things and trust that he will “not fail us” even when we fail ourselves. T…

Good morning my precious Child, be reminded of my love for you today. You are the apple of my eye; I’ve actually engraved your name on my hand. I love you so much I died for you thousands of years before you were born so that you would have an abundant life. I pro…

So much of who we are and ultimately what we will become starts with our thinking. Many of us have been conditioned to believe many things that are not true, and this misinformation develops into bad decisions and habits. “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.…

While fighting in a physical war Jonathan places his faith in the only one he knew could help in a desperate time. When Jonathan exclaimed,“Perhaps the Lord will help us,” that was faith kicking into a situation that looked hopeless. Not only did Jonathan exhibit …

Many times other people see our greatness before we do. Parents in particular recognize their children’s strengths and place them in a position to sharpen their gifts. God, being our heavenly Father knows our greatness because he placed it inside of each of us. Th…

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? Y ou have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with…

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law oftheSpiritwhogiveslifehassetyoufreefrom the law of sin and death.

Many times it’s very challenging for us to forgive ourselves. We replay the events o…

You were not created halfheartedly or on a assembly line. God carefully knitted you together. He specifically thought of every detail down to the color of your eyes, your body frame, the tone of your voice and even the way you walk. I know you’re thinking well tha…

When circumstances in our life seem unbearable and just don’t make sense, we tend to doubt God’s love or even his promises. Ok, not you, well maybe it’s just me, so I will be honest I hate the valley seasons they are exhausting to say the least. Some valley season…

He made Christ who knew no sin to (judicially) be sin on our behalf so that in Him we would become the righteousness of God (that is, we would be made acceptable to Him and placed in right relationship with Him by His gracious lovingkindness.

2 Cor 5:21 AMP

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We are first and foremost a container of God’s love, accepted, approved, and purposed for him. God created Adam out of love, God’s love is soexplosive he wanted to share it with mankind. He created man for relationship, an intimate personal relationship that only …

Many times, as Christians we feel that our life involves meeting certain criteria. I’ve learned our Christian walk has little to do with what we accomplish but involves what was accomplished for us. God sent his one and only Son to die for us so our sins would be …

I am holy
I am set-apart
I am blameless
I have an inheritance & destiny
I was chosen
I am stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit I am protected by God
I have the spirit of God in me
I am spiritually alive with Christ
I am saved from God’s judgement
I am seated i…

But go, tell his disciples and Peter, “He is going ahead of you into Galilee There you will see him, just as he told you.

Mark 16:7 NIV

I love the above scripture because it identifies with how much God loves us through our worst mistakes. Jesus told Peter he woul…

I think one of the main issues most struggle with is rejection. I believe the enemy works hard to create situations from a very early stage in our lives to make us feel we are not enough through rejection. However, despite hurtful situations the only true and livi…

There was an incident in my life that I was so sure God told me to act on but after doing so the experience just appeared to be the wrong decision. As I was thinking about how hard the struggle was God reminded me of the day Jesus was crucified (I am not comparing…

We have all experienced some form of pain or hurt in our lifetime. Betrayal and unfair circumstances happen to us all. Many times, we feel that no one understands what we are going through however the Bible reminds us that we have a High Priest that can empathize …

One of things that is so profound to me about God is that He sees each of us individually. He doesn’t base his relationship with us on categories to determine our blessings but deals with each of uniquely. It’s very personal and intimate. He will do things for you…

When you read the story of Joseph’s life in the Bible, there is not one account of him complaining to God throughout the unfortunate circumstances in his life. Joseph was placed in some very unfair situations at no fault of his own. I am sure Joseph had days where…

Did you know that God sets priorities? The word of God tells us, “...you have magnified Your word above all Your name” (Psalms 138:2 AMPC).                

The word of God is powerful, gifted to us to reassure, strengthen, and heal. The enemy works overtime to pr…

Do you realize the power you have living inside of you? Then why do you continue to squander it on useless endeavors or not tap into it at all? You asked, "Lord how am I doing this? You disregard my gift of power when you try to be someone else decreasing your st…

Many people know the story of the Prodigals Son. The story is a shadow of God’s love for us. Even when we make mistakes in our life do you know that God never leaves you. His word promises “he will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deut 31:6-8 NIV). In the story o…

I was listening to a message from Pastor Joseph Prince. He was speaking about the Holy Communion and why it’s so important to understand the true meaning of Jesus sacrifice for healing. He explained that in the old covenant animals were sacrificed for the sins of …

For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority... Col 2:9-10 (NASB)

So much of who we are and ultimately what we will become starts with our thinking. Many of us h…

When my kids were younger, we watched the movie “Hook” many times. Robin Williams was featured as Peter Pan, however because of his adult busy attorney life he had forgotten who he was. Neverland needed him to return and save his original home (stay with me I prom…

Lord I messed up, I feel terrible for what I have done...

My Child, I am tender and compassionate to those who fear me, I know how weak you are I made you from dust, besides I forgave all of your sins some time ago. Psalm 103: 3, 13-14

Lord, how do I move pass th…

All of us rather we were taught basic Bible principles as a child or came to know Christ in our adulthood have made bad decisions and done things we wish we could take back. We were all born in sin and darkness but thanks be to God he thought enough about us, love…

Righteousness is only obtained through faith in Jesus Christ. There is nothing we can do on our own to gain it, and we surely do not deserve it. It is by the perfect, holy, sacrifice of Jesus precious blood that God counts us righteous. That covering blesses us wi…

Good morning my precious Child, be reminded of my love for you today. You are the apple of my eye; I’ve actually engraved your name on my hand. I love you so much I died for you thousands of years before you were born so that you would have an abundant life. I pro…

Self-absorbed and broken individuals will never see or acknowledge your value but it never diminishes or discounts who you are. Your value is based on one thing, the fact that God loved YOU enough to die on a cross so you would have eternal life. It’s a done deal …

You will also be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, And a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

Isaiah 62:3 NIV

Satan’s first deception took place in the Garden of Eden with Eve. He deceived her into thinking she was not made in the likeness of God, and sh…

Jesus experienced hurt and disappointment unlike any individual, he was rejected in every way, physically and verbally abused, ridiculed, lied upon, and mocked. Can you imagine His pain? He came to the earth for one reason, his burning love individually for mankin…

Relationships with others is a very important aspect of our lives, however there is one relationship that we sometimes overlook or undervalue and that is our relationship with our heavenly Father. It is the most significant relationship to cultivate and cherish am…

Many people in the world today are lost because they don’t know their identity. I am not referring to the family you were born into, title, zip code, or marital status. I am speaking of your true identity defined and established by your heavenly Father. Many ident…

In my opinion one of the most devasting strongholds is to be gripped by fear. It is one of the main tactics the enemy uses to keep us bound. He placed fear in Adam and Eve by suggesting that God was withholding something good from them. The result of that fear cau…

We struggle in areas of our life because of wrong believing in our identity. Our identity must be established and rooted in the love of God to live a victorious life. Replace the negativity in your mind with the thoughts God has towards you for example remind your…

When life’s journey becomes difficult, we have the propensity to turn to people or things to ease the pain. Many times, we fall into unhealthy habits as a coping mechanism for our discomfort. God being the loving Father that he is stands with open arms right in fr…

There are over 100 verses in the Bible that speaks specifically about the heart condition of man. The Word of God declares that he heals and is close to the broken hearted, replaces our heart of stone with a compassionate loving heart, and even searches the heart …

The world dictates to us daily material possessions that we must have to be fulfilled. But the more we strive after these things the less satisfied we become. God’s word instructs us to do one thing to live an abundant life and that is to believe in God’s deep, un…