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The High Price of Victory Jul 18, 2008 3:48 am
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Today's Scripture

"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."
Hebrews 12:11

There is a price to pay to walk in victory. If you want to experience God's best, it's going to take some hard work. In order to live the abundant life God has planned, we must be willing to sacrifice acting on how we feel, so we can act on the Word of God. It's not easy to love people when they're not being nice. It's not easy just to overlook an insult. It's not easy to keep a good attitude and be patient when things aren't going your way. Sometimes it hurts to keep the flesh under, and sometimes it's uncomfortable.

The seeds you sow today will bring a harvest in the future. When you focus on the payoff of doing what is right in the Lord's sight, you will find strength to obey His Word. The Bible tells us that Jesus "focused on the joy that was set before Him" so He could endure the cross. Jesus knew the suffering He endured on your behalf would bring Him the joy of having a personal relationship with you–and you were worth the price!

A Prayer for Today

God, I am so blessed to follow the example of Your son, who loved and forgave unconditionally. When I find the strength today to turn the other cheek, overlook an insult, or keep a good attitude, I will harvest the rewards tomorrow. I have the strength to obey. In Jesus' Name – Amen.
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There's power in unity Jul 17, 2008 2:20 am
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Today's Scripture

"By this shall all men know that you're my disciples when you have love for one another." (John 13:35)

People aren't going to know we're His disciples by how many times we come to church or how many scriptures we can quote. People will know we're His disciples by the love we show one another. The enemy tries to bring division throughout the Body of Christ by keeping us focused on our differences. When we're critical and judgmental, we build walls that separate us. The Bible says in Ephesians 4:13, "We need to come together in the unity of faith." There's great power in unity! We can do a whole lot more together, as born-again believers, than we can do apart. Let's decide to lay down our differences and come together in the unity of our faith in Jesus Christ.

A Prayer for Today

God, I will allow the love of Christ to flow through me and show love to others in thought, word, and deed. Not only because it honors You, but because I am Your disciple to the world. When I am tempted to find fault with people, I will remember that you look on me with love, despite my sin. In Jesus' Name – Amen.
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Trust God With Your Dreams Jul 16, 2008 3:47 am
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Today's Scripture

"The vision is for an appointed time. Though it tarry, wait earnestly for it, for it will surely come." Habakkuk 2:3

We know God has put dreams and desires in your heart-things you are hoping, praying, and believing for. The Bible says "if we'll pray in faith, according to God's Word, then God will hear us and He will answer those prayers."

When you have a dream from God in your heart, you don't have to struggle and try to force it to happen. You don't have to be worried or frustrated, wondering if it's ever going to come to pass. When you have the promises of God deep in your heart, the Bible says you will "enter into the rest of God." That's a place of total trust. A place where you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that God is going to see you through. It's a place of faith, knowing that God is in complete control, and at the exact right time, He will bring your dream to pass!

A Prayer for Today

God, You know the dreams of my heart. I rely on You to bring them to fruition and trust in Your perfect plan and perfect timing. In Jesus' Name – Amen.
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The Greatest is Love Jul 15, 2008 4:06 am
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Today's Scripture

"And now these things remain–faith, hope, and love–but the greatest of these is love. Therefore, let love be your greatest aim..."
I Corinthians 13:13-14:1

Is love your greatest aim? When you wake up in the morning, do you seek opportunities to show love and prefer others, or do you look for ways that you can get ahead and gain status or position?

When you make love your greatest aim, and seek to serve other people regardless of tangible benefit, you close the door to the enemy's plan for your life and open the door for God's abundant blessings to pour out on you!

Disarm the enemy by choosing to walk in love and peace. Refuse to be jealous or selfish, and at all costs, avoid strife. Meditate on I Corinthians 13, and allow God's Word to sink deep into your heart. As you allow God's Word to shape your actions and develop your lifestyle of love, you will discover the champion in you!

A Prayer for Today

God, I will put aside selfish things and focus on love today. Only when I meditate on Your Word do I truly begin to walk in the light and live the life You intended for me. I will aim to love my neighbors and avoid strife...the way Your son taught me to do. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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WAIT ON THE LORD Jul 14, 2008 5:12 am
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Today's Scripture



"The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you . . ." (II Peter 3:9a)



When you are inching along the freeway in rush hour traffic, you can get frustrated, or you can decide to make the most of your time. Use that time to immerse yourself in praising and worshipping the Lord. Put on a Christian music CD and sing as loudly as you want!

The doctor's waiting room can become an opportunity for you to reach out and encourage someone else, either in person or by pen. The line at the post office – believe it or not, this too shall soon pass. Smile and be friendly, strike up a conversation with someone else in line, not only will it pass much faster, but also you will make a big difference in the life of someone you encourage that day. Just think, that may be the only word of encouragement they receive all day! Remember God has you there for a reason!

The Lord is patient toward us. So let's show a little patience towards others. Love your neighbor, even the slow ones, as Christ loves you. Be flexible and learn to go with the flow. When you do, God will begin to show you more of His peace, more of His joy and more of the victory that He has in store just for you.



A Prayer for Today



God, You are patient with me. I will remember that today and try to be slow to anger and patient with others. I will have many opportunities to practice patience today. When I am tempted to stew or complain, I will look instead for the reason I am in that situation and use it to Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Give And You Shall Receive Jul 11, 2008 4:40 am
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Today's Scripture

"God desires above all, that we prosper and be in health, even as our soul prospers."
(John 3:2)

God wants you to live a life of victory. He wants you to prosper physically, spiritually, emotionally– in every area of life. God also wants you to prosper financially to fulfill the destiny He's laid out before you.

One of the main hindrances to prosperity is selfishness. If you live life focused only on your wants and needs, you won't be able to experience God's best. Galatians 6.7 says, "Whatsoever a man sows that he will also reap." In other words, in order to prosper, you must learn to be a giver. You must give of your time, energy, and resources. Just like a farmer, you must be ready and willing to plant good seeds in order to receive a good harvest. Ask the Lord to show you today how to plant the seeds of love, time, and finances you hold in your hand. Begin to plant those seeds by simply giving to others, and soon you will see the Lord's abundant harvest of blessings

A Prayer for Today

God, it is my honor to give to others in Your name. I am blessed with so many gifts and I know that I am called to share them. My time, my talents, my resources all come from above. I will look for ways to bless others and plant the seeds of a bountiful harvest. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Jul 10, 2008 1:59 am
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Today's Scripture

"By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith." Hebrews 11.7

One of our favorite Bible heroes dared to be different. He wasn't afraid to stand out in the crowd. He cared far more what God thought about him than what the people around him were thinking. He was obedient to the Lord even when – literally – everyone else was corrupt.

With a broken heart, the Heavenly Father decided to destroy the world and all the depraved human beings who lived in it, except for one man of integrity and excellence. "Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God" (Genesis 6:9). Only Noah.

How about you? Even if you were the only person on earth who believed in Jesus Christ as Savior, would you still follow Him? How about if you were the only one in your school? Or the only person at your office?

Perhaps you know how Noah felt. Maybe you are the only Christian in your family, at work, or at your school. Do your friends make fun of you because of what you believe? Let me encourage you to do what Noah did. He stayed focused on his purpose, and refused to listen to those who would dissuade him. Because of his faithfulness he and his family were spared. Because of your faithfulness, God will pour his blessing out on you!

A Prayer for Today

God, I will stand strong and won't let others influence me to do the wrong thing, and live the wrong way. Like Noah, I will remain faithful to You. I will dare to be different-at home, at work, at school, at play. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Waiting To Be Opened Jul 9, 2008 4:19 am
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Today's Scripture



"Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway." (Proverbs 8:34)



God is always providing opportunities for you to advance in life. It's His desire that you constantly learn and grow and experience His abundance. Have you ever been afraid to step out and take an opportunity set before you because you aren't sure it's the right thing to do? Has your life become stagnate and mediocre because you're afraid to try new things? In order to experience the abundant life God has in store for you, you have to begin moving forward and explore the open doors in your path.

The enemy will try anything to keep you living in mediocrity. He knows that once you start moving forward, God will be able to lead you in His perfect will. Sometimes you may come to some closed doors before you find the open doors, but as you keep moving, you'll be one step closer to fulfilling God's plan of victory for your life. Once you make the decision to step out, you'll learn to follow the Lord's leading and God will open supernatural opportunities before you!



A Prayer for Today



God, I am heart humble before You. I will seek and open the doors that you put before me. I will live according to Your will and make adjustments in my life so that I may follow You all the days of my life. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Expect God's Best ! Jul 8, 2008 4:33 am
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Today's Scripture

"In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation."
(Psalm 5:3)

Our God is a god of "Suddenlies!" God can suddenly break an addiction. He can suddenly heal your body. He can suddenly give you that promotion. When you keep your heart open, expectant, and filled with faith, it gives God something to work with. In the same way Jesus turned the five loaves of bread and two fish into lunch for 5,000 men (Matthew 14:17), God will take your faith in Him and turn it into the provision you need!

The enemy's goal is to steal your hope. He wants to get you down and discouraged so you will give up and settle for less than God's best. Don't be deceived! No matter how many disappointments you've encountered, God can turn things around for you in a split second of time! One touch of His favor can suddenly restore relationships! One touch of His goodness can solve that problem you're facing today! Just one touch from Almighty God can instantly change your life!

A Prayer for Today

God, each day I come before You with my joys, my concerns, my praises, and my requests. I will wait patiently and expectantly for Your answer. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Through The Eyes of Faith Jul 7, 2008 4:04 am
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Today's Scripture

"Do not cast away your confidence for it will be richly rewarded."
(Hebrews 10:35)

God is constantly trying to plant new seeds of victory inside of you! He's trying to increase you and enlarge your vision. He wants to take you to new levels of victory. But in order for this to happen, the seed has to take root in your heart. Before you're ever going to be successful, you've got to see yourself being successful. Before your dreams come to pass, you've got to look through your eyes of faith and see them come to pass.

The enemy doesn't want you to grow and increase, or fulfill your destiny, so he immediately tries to distract your heart and uproot the seed God planted. In order to defeat the enemy in your life, you have to stay focused on God, His Word–and the dream He's promised to you! Constantly meditate on His promises, and thank the Lord for His faithfulness no matter what the circumstances look like. Before long, you'll begin to see the dreams God placed in your heart come to pass.

A Prayer for Today

God, You see me as a victor and a champion. I will remember this and keep my eyes stayed on You as I go about my day. What I achieve on my own is nothing compared to the plans You have in store for my life. I am confident in Your love and in Your vision. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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