I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely, for My anger has turned away from him. Hosea 14:4

 

How bad have you messed up in life? Do you recall a time when you were living in deliberate sin? The result of your immoral behavior halted any of God’s blessings and you most likely suffered in some way. God allows us free will to either live in obedience or chose the opposite way. His suspension of blessings will come in the form of trouble and heartache. And the only one to blame is yourself.  

 

As a child of God, the most awesome thing is you have is a Father who is full of love for you and He wants to help you in your willingness to live the obedient life. Because there within the realm of moral behavior, you will find the heart of God, the sweet holiness of His Spirit living inside of you. This reverent life will yield many blessings and peace with God. Why would you want to live any other way?

 

Maybe you are paying for the consequences of your deliberate sins and drowning in heartache and shame. Come back to God with a heart seeking His forgiveness. He will welcome you back into the fold of His love when you willingly turn from sin and seek after Him. He will heal your brokenness and restore what’s been damaged. Come to Him today and find forgiveness and healing for your soul! God bless!  

 

 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you will receive them, and you will have them. Mark 11:24

 

Have you ever watched a family with children in a shopping center? A typical child will grab hold of things in the store and ask the parents if they’ll purchase those items. Literally ever isle, that child wants something, and the parent usually responds by putting the item back and saying no. They know what’s needed and not, they know what is good for them and what is not and they know how much something costs, and that will be one of the determining factors if an item is to be purchased.

 

As a child of God, you were purchased with the blood of Christ. Nothing in this life costs more than the life of Jesus Christ and what He did on that old rugged cross to save your soul. With that said, Jesus offers His attention to your every prayer request. He knows what is good for you and not, He knows what will benefit you or not and He wants to give you the treasures of your heart because He loves you that much.

 

Today’s passage encourages believers to have faith in what they ask for in life. Thankfully He gives us His Holy Spirit to help guide us in our wants and needs. By relying on Him to guide us in our request, we will ask for the right things in life and not waste time of foolish things of this world. When you seek after God in your life, you align your needs with His desires to grow and benefit your life.

 

What’s on your list of prayer requests today? Have faith in God that He will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory of Jesus Christ! God bless!

 

 When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7

 

I’ve said it and I’ve heard others say it…”It’s all good”. A quick response to the question asked, how we are doing? Today’s passage gives a little encouragement in saying when we are living right, even our enemies are at peace with us. I personally can attest to this scripture. When I’m living on the side of God’s favor, He blesses me with His Holy presence, creating a calm across the waters of my life. Those who I’ve butted heads, seem to have a quieter spirit. And life is all good.

 

Although you might like to take credit for the good times in your life, I think it wise to recognize the good times are really God working to bring peace, bless you with prosperity and provide rest for your weary soul. God does that for His children Matthew 11:28. So often though pride focusses on self when actually “It’s all God”.

 

Next time someone asks you how you are doing, instead of simply saying “it’s all good”, maybe respond “it’s all God”, so you can give credit where credit is due. By recognizing God’s goodness, you are sharing with others who is front and center in your life. Don’t be timid to recognize Him to others, I think you’ll find acknowledgement by others. Even on the most challenging days, I think it’s safe to say, “It’s all God”. He’s got you covered every day, all the time. Give Him credit always and you’ll find peace, even with your enemies. God bless!

 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

 

There is a saying, “seeing is believing”. As humans, we have a hard time believing something unless we see it first hand. You might believe what a close friend or relative tells you, but those outside your circle of trust will have to show you proof of their words. The truth is, many have a difficult time seeing God, thus, they lack faith and belief in Him. This blindness has eternal consequences and sadly they will go to the grave without belief in their Creator.

 

How can you see God in your life? By seeking after Him through consistent prayer, bible study and keeping a watchful eye out for His inner-workings of your day. These tangible things will help build your faith and belief in Him. It takes some time and work, but He reveals Himself everyday through His responses to our prayer request and provisions. Trust me, they are there, if you will simply put your faith and trust in Him, you’ll see what a blessing looks like, you’ll see the results of prayers lifted up and you will feel His presence at times when needed the most.

 

If you struggle to see God in your life, ask Him to reveal Himself to you. There is evidence that He exists, just look at yourself and the makeup of your body….you didn’t just “happen”. God created you with a purpose, so grow your faith in His existence as you see His creation, His work, His love develop in you every day.  God bless!

 

His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.” John 2:5

 

In the miracle story of Jesus turning water into wine, we read in John 2:1-11 that Jesus, His disciples and His mother were invited to a wedding. Not too far into the wedding festivities, the owner ran out of wine. Jesus’ mother, Mary, came to Jesus, telling Him the wine is all gone. She then turned to the servants and instructed them to do as Jesus says. They did and behold, six water pots were full of good tasting wine, and the master of the festivities was satisfied.

 

I believe this story was told not to just share another miracle, but to understand how Jesus can take our needs and fulfil them through ordinary means, bringing satisfaction to the heart of those who trust in Him. Mary’s instructions to the servants should be true for us, “whatever He says to you, do it.” When we bring our request before Him, we should always be ready to: 1. Trust Him by letting go of our worries. 2. Be prepared to act out in faith when He calls us to be a part of the answered prayer. He will use the ordinary things in our life to bring resolution to our troubles.

 

What burden are you carrying right now? Have you brought it before Jesus? He is more than capable of helping to bring resolution to your problems through prayer and trust in Him. Take action when called upon in the fulfillment of your request and you will experience satisfaction like no other. Trust Him today with your concerns and watch as He turns your need into something amazing! God bless!

 

 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. John 15:4

 

As a child of God, you want to grow in your relationship with the Lord. Just like a close friend, you want to learn more about Him, and find ways to please Him. The only way your relationship will be fruitful is that you are plugged into Him.

 

Bible study: learning more about Him and His ways is critical in understanding His thought processes and discovering what He expects from His followers. Prayer: communication is essential, and not one word in prayer is dismissed by Him. He hears everything, knows your thoughts and even has provided you His Holy Spirit, who goes with you and prays on your behalf.

 

You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. John 15:14

 

The Son of God wants to be your friend. Your relationship with Him will only grow if you stay connected to Him. And the benefits of His presence in your life is well worth the sacrifice of time and your desire to serve Him to receive eternal blessings each day.

 

 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

How often do you ask God questions in seeking the truth about a certain situation? We all want to be in the know. Maybe you question if a person likes you, if the job interview went well, your significant other is faithful, is there going to be a conflict at work tomorrow? The list is endless, but we all have questions and hope answers provide us a sense of security. 

What if you simply trusted God every minute of the day and not worry about getting questions answered. Those questions, although genuine, can show a lack of faith in God to help you in every thing that's beyond your view. God promises His followers that He will not forsake them, including you. God holds the playbook, He knows exactly what's in store and reveals just enough each day to keep you engaged in His will. Trusting Him without questions releases the worries of tomorrow and builds your confidence in His plan to prosper you. 

This week let's erase the questions and simply trust He will be active in every minute of the day, guiding you through the challenges, victories and the unknown things yet to be discovered. God bless.