Power from the Son today!

Kryptonite often prevented Superman from being super. To recharge his powers, he drew close to the light of the SUN for strength. Today, when you face adversity, your own Kryptonite, draw close to the light of the SON (Jn. 8:12). When you draw close to Christ you will receive strength for your journey and a light to guide you into all truth. Go to the SON and he will give you the power you need for today to be super.

Strength and Courage

To lead yourself/others into the promises of God--2 qualities are required: strength & courage (Joshua 1:6). To have strength means to stand FIRM in what you KNOW God has promised you. We also need courage for the ability to MOVE forward despite the adversity, danger or opinions of others. Today you will face challenges but I pray you stand strong in the promises God has made and forge forward with great courage into the land God has already set aside for you.
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Anointed But Not Yet Appointed!

Devotional:
David was anointed King pf Israel long before he became the King. He had lessons to learn & areas where he needed to grow. Plus, the attacks from Saul made him stronger and caused him to draw nearer to God. You have been anointed for greatness you just haven't arrived there yet. It's OK, God is faithful! Just remember that God is preparing you now for the amazing places your destined for (1 Sam 16).

Prayer:
Faithful God. I know that you have not created me with no purpose. You have gifted me and you have anointed me. I am now waiting on you to appointment. However, I do realize that in the midst of everything I am going through, the good and the not so good, that you are using everything to strengthen me for the appointment. I thank you that you have not forgotten about me. You are a faithful, faithful, faithful God. I worship you today! Amen.

A Song For Your Heart:

Where is your camera lense?

Devotional
To film a great movie camera angle matters. Sometimes you zoom in & others you zoom out. When we experience difficulty it's easy to zoom in on our situation. But when this happens our perspective is limited. Rather, when times get tough I think God wants us to zoom out. To look beyond what we see/feel & know that He has a much bigger picture in store(Isa 55:8-9). I know its tough but let's remove limits and boundaries and zoom out today!

Prayer
Amazing God, it's easy for me to be so focused on my current circumstance. I've been zooming in on so many aspects of my life. By doing this I not only limit my perspective but I also miss so many of the blessings you are currently bestowing upon me like my very breath. Today, help me to pull back my perspective and zoom out. It's hard but help me to try to see the "Big Picture." You can see far beyond me, so help me to trust you even when I cannot trace you. In Jesus Name, Amen.

A Song For Your Heart...

Put on the WHOLE armor of God today!

Devotional
God does not leave us ill equipped to handle the challenges of life. Today try putting on the WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (Eph. 6:10-18). Contained in the armor is everything you need to STAND STRONG in the battle of life. Notice, God did not give you anything to cover your back. That's because God doesn't intend for you to turn & run away from the challenges of life. Keep going forward & keep pressing onward!

Prayer
Lord, today I'm trying to put on the whole armor you've given me. Yet I know I might face difficult. Help me to plant my feet on the battle field of life. You have not called me to the battle to run away. Help me to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep pressing forward. In Jesus Name, Amen!

A Song For Your Heart...

Can You Rejoice When Your Neighbor Is Blessed

Devotional
We often say: "What God has for me is for me" (Ref:Jer. 29:11). I believe this with all my heart. I am trying to understand why there's so much jealously and competition among church folk (esp. preachers)? When your friend is blessed and your still waiting on a blessing can you rejoice with them? Jesus reminds us that we should rejoice with our friends (Lk 15:1-10). Be happy for a friend who was blessed today!

Prayer
God of all blessings help me to rejoice in the blessing of my neighbor. Help me to not be selfish but to rejoice. I know that you have not forgotten about the things I am seeking. So help me to pray for the blessings others stand in need of and rejoice when those prayers are answered. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

A Song For Your Heart...

A Super Hero On The Inside

Devotional
"Be strong and courageous...do not be discouraged, for the LORD...will be with you wherever you go" (Jos 1:9). While we may face many challenges & obstacles, rest assured you do not walk alone. Strength & courage seems easily possessed by your favorite super hero BECAUSE they have super powers. But what if I told you that you have the Spirit and the Power of a Super Hero named Jesus on the inside of you. Run on today because your not not alone.

Prayer
God I need your strength, courage, power and Spirit to run on today. The journey is long and the road is tough. Yet, you promise to never leave me alone. You have deposited the power of your Holy Spirit on the inside. Thank you. Lead me, guide me and anoint me for today. In Jesus Name, Amen!

A Song For Your Heart...

You Do The Work and God Will Do The Growing!

Things rarely fall in our lap...you've got to work for what you want, even the things God wants for you! Just remember you reap what you sow. No plant/fruit/tree springs forth without a seed being planted first. So, what are you planting for reaping(1 Cor 3:6-8)? Shout out what your planting and we'll pray for an overflow to reap!

With Christ you can do the right thing...

You might have to make a difficult decisions about the "right" thing to do. God has placed the spirit of Christ within you & you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you(Phil 4:13). Today I am praying that you find strength & courage to make the "right" choice & not the convenient one. Just remember that if you depend on God He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine(Eph 3:14-21)

Courtney thinks this world can be tough. It's full of judgements about us and the decisions we've made. The church falls short too...it can be full of judgements about you. Sometimes we find that the church has hurts us even more than the world. Today, cast aside the judgments of the world and of the church and focus on this: NOTHING CAN SEPARATE YOU FROM THE LOVE OF GOD WHICH IS IN JESUS. (Rom 8:39). We are loved today by God!

Walk Don't Run!

Courtney is thinking about how Jesus walked a lot, even on water (Mk. 6:45-55). We don't hear about Jesus running. He had to walk to his destination. Confucius said "A journey of 1000 miles begins w/ a single step." You won't be tired when you arrive at your destination if you've walked there. Today take a step in the direction of destiny. Jesus will walk with you. Don't get ahead of him, or fall behind him. Just walk at his side and he will "order your steps."

Committing for Resurrection Power

Jesus, hanging from the cross said, "Into thy hands I commit my spirit." When we put things in God's hands He does far more than we can. In this commitment we find resurrection power. It is difficult to trust God when you cannot trace God, but hasn't God brought you out of something? Delivered you from something? Today, let’s take a burden that we've been carrying and finish this sentence: "Into thy hand I commit..."

Breathe New Life Into Me

Its important that we all take some time out for Sabbath rest(Gen 2:2). Take just 5 minutes today and pause. No music, no TV, No people. Take 5 minutes and concentrate on your breathing. Breath is a gift that ONLY God is in. Count you blessings today and not your burdens. This is the day that the Lord has made...what an awesome God we serve. I love Him and I love you too.