My Rock

                         "God is our refuge and refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble."

                                                                       Psalm 46:1

Your Ever-Present Help God is always with you. That means He is present at all times, continually, perpetually, throughout all time. In your day of trouble, He promises to be a help to you. How is He your help? “Help” means something different to each person. That’s because “help” is specific to your need. If you need money to pay your bills, a chocolate cake isn’t going to be much help! But we serve a God who is very specific. And because He is always with you, He always knows exactly what you need and is always ready to provide it! Today, are you facing trouble or adversity? Know that God is with you. Look to Him for help. Trust that He has the answer, and that He is working things out in your favor. As you continue to believe Him and follow His direction, He will lead you in the way that you should go. He will comfort you, revive you, restore you and bless you! He will be your ever-present help because He is forever faithful to His Word! A Prayer for Today "Father God, thank You for being my ever-present help. I trust today that You are with me, that You are comforting me and restoring my soul. I lift my eyes to You this day. Help me to follow Your commands and honor You as You direct my steps in Jesus’ name. Amen."

                                                             ~ Joel  Osteen Devotional

Marked Moments

                                 "...for time and chance overtake them all."  Ecclesiastes 9:11

Marked Moments

Before the foundation of the world, God laid out a plan for your life. He created you with a purpose, for a purpose, and He created you to be successful! He already has pivotal moments planned out for your life. These are moments when God intervenes. They are designed to thrust you years ahead. Ecclesiastes tells us that time and chance come together for every person. That means at any moment, things are going to shift in your favor. A good break, a healing, a promotion, a great idea or a restoration is coming. When you need it, it won’t be one second late. Today, open your eyes of faith and see the good things God has in store for your future. Thank Him for what He’s doing and what He’s about to do. Thank Him for divine connections and destiny moments because He is ready and willing to fulfill every dream and desire He’s placed within your heart!

A Prayer for Today

"Heavenly Father, thank You for marked moments and divine opportunities in my life. I trust that You are working behind the scenes no matter what the circumstances look like. I choose today to keep my heart and mind focused on Your goodness, knowing that You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek after You in Jesus’ name. Amen." - Joel Osteen Devotional

This is the Day the Lord has Made

“This is the day the Lord has made,

Rejoice and be glad in it.”

Psalm 118:24

                Today I woke up rejoicing and I started saying this scripture over and over again!!!

“There are days when the last thing we want to do is rejoice.  Our mood is down, our situation is out of hand, and our sorrow and guilt is overwhelming.  We can relate to how the writer’s felt, they were always honest with God.  And as they talked to God, their prayers ended in praise.  When you don’t feel like rejoicing tell God how you truly feel.  You will find that God will give you a reason to rejoice.  God has given you this day to live and be glad!”

~ Life Application Study Bible

HOPE

HOPE

Hope is the thing with feathers 

That perches in the soul.

And sings the tune without the words.

And never stops at all.

~ Emily Dickinson

Courageous Faith

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Nehemiah 8:10

“Living joyfully doesn’t mean we will always be happy; it means that our

outlook can be hopeful and joyful in the deep,

painful seasons of life.”

This quote is found in a wonderful book I am reading called “Into the Deep” Diving into a life of Courageous Faith by Lauren Gaskill.  A great read!!!

What God Calls You

“Scripture and Reference:

And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him,

“The Lord is with you, 

Oh mighty man of valor.”

Judges 6:12

What God Calls You

In Scripture, God called Gideon a mighty man of fearless courage. Gideon looked around and said, "God couldn't be talking about me. I come from the poorest family, and I'm the least one in my father's house." Gideon saw himself as weak, defeated and not able. But God saw him as strong, confident and more than a conqueror. You may feel weak today, but God calls you strong. You may feel like a victim, but God calls you a victor. You may be afraid, but God calls you confident. You may be in debt, God calls you prosperous. You may be sick, God calls you well. You may be addicted, God calls you free. Today, get into agreement with God. No matter what the circumstances look like, you’ve got to dig your heels in and say, "God, I agree with what You call me. I’m free, forgiven and healed in Jesus’ name!”

A Prayer for Today

"Father God, thank You for loving me and calling me Your own. I choose to receive Your Word which is life, health and strength to me. Fill me with Your peace and wisdom. I set my thoughts on You.” In Jesus’ Name. Amen."

Happy New Year

“May He grant you your heart’s desire

 and fulfill all your plans.”

Psalm 20:4

It’s a new sunrise, a new day and a New Year!!!  A new year for high hopes, for family and friends to connect, adventure, dreams, etc.!!  A time to be thankful, to regroup and renew!  And enjoy life!!!  It is going to be a great 2019!!!