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March 24, 2025 03:15 AM
For Such a Time as This
Today's Scripture
"When Mordecai left the king's presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold and a purple robe of fine linen." (Esther 8:15, NIV)
In the book of Esther, an official named Haman occupied a very influential position with the king of Persia. He convinced the king to issue a decree that on a certain date all the Jews throughout the kingdom should be killed, and he so hated Mordecai, the cousin of Queen Esther, that on the following day he was going to have Mordecai executed. Yet in one day, Haman was exposed for his evil and killed, the decree was overruled, and Mordecai was put in Haman's position.
You may be in a difficult situation---people are coming against you, your finances don't look good, there's trouble in a relationship. You could be upset and worried, but stay in peace. Because you honor God, He's fighting your battles. Keep doing the right thing. Don't take matters into your own hands. Let God be your vindicator, and in His time, the enemies you see today you will see no more. What was meant for your harm will be turned to your advantage.
A Prayer for Today
"Father, thank You that when I believe, angels go to work, forces of darkness are pushed back, and things begin to change in my favor. Thank You that whether You do it tomorrow or next year, You will take care of my every need. I believe it's on the way in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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March 25, 2025 07:13 AM
Be Amazed
Today's Scripture
As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, "Strike this army with blindness." So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked. (2 Kings 6:18, NIV)
The king of Aram was so angry with the prophet Elisha that he sent an army to capture him. Elisha was only one man against an army, but he knew how to pray bold prayers. He had seen God open blind eyes, and now he prayed for the reverse. Not only were the soldiers struck blind, but Elisha led them into Samaria where the king of Israel captured them before their eyes were reopened.
When you know that God is with you, you'll see God do amazing things. He can protect you, guide you, and make things happen that you could never make happen. Don't go around feeling weak, intimidated, and afraid of what you're up against. Just as with Elisha, you are so powerful and full of favor that even when the enemy does his best to defeat you, his best will never be enough. You cannot be defeated because you have the favor of God.
A Prayer for Today
"Father, thank You that no matter what trouble I face, I can stay in peace knowing that You are with me, and You can turn every situation around and put an end to it. I declare that You are greater than any force that comes against me in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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March 26, 2025 06:56 AM
Guard Your Sense of Value
Today's Scripture
"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." (Galatians 1:10, NIV)
If somebody did you wrong, rather than internalize it and wonder if there is something wrong with you, have you ever thought that they hurt you because they were messed up?
Maybe they felt so badly about themselves, so unlovable, that they tried to project it onto you. How they are treating you flows from their own insecurities, fears, hurts, wounds, prejudices, and dysfunctions.
Hurting people end up hurting other people. Messed-up people can mess you up. If you base your value on what they're giving you, you can end up dysfunctional.
Don't let what others say about you define who you are. Don't let what you didn't get from them make you feel as though you're to blame. Quit letting how people treat you make you feel inferior.
You have to go to your heavenly Father. They're not your Savior. You already have a Savior. He's on the throne. Go to Him and not to people.
A Prayer for Today
"Father, thank You that I can come to You for all the approval and love that I need to live securely. Help me recognize that hurting people hurt others and guard my sense of value when I come under attack. Thank You for being my Savior in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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March 27, 2025 08:17 AM
Shine
Today's Scripture
"...that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus." (Philemon 6, NKJV)
If we want our faith to be effective, we must acknowledge every good thing we have in Christ. You can't go around acknowledging the negative---your weaknesses, the times you didn't measure up, or how you should be more disciplined. Don't go through life thinking little of yourself, focused on your weaknesses, dwelling on your failures. That only makes you feel bad about yourself.
Start acknowledging the good that Christ has done in your life, step into the potential God has put in you, let that personality He gave you come out and shine. Don't be your enemy; be your asset. Be your biggest fan.
Nobody should think better of you than you, because you recognize God breathed His life in you. When you acknowledge the good, when you say, "Lord, thank You for the strengths and the talents You put in me, thank You for Your gifts and for Your favor, thank You for taking me where I've never dreamed," then your faith is made effective. You're going to see God show out.
A Prayer for Today
"Father, thank You for entrusting me with good gifts and talents and dreams. I acknowledge that I have greatness in me because of what Christ has done for me. Help me to step into my potential and let my personality shine. I believe You will show out through me in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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March 28, 2025 07:46 AM
People Are Contagious
Today's Scripture
Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." (1 Corinthians 15:33, NIV)
People are contagious. You're going to catch what they have. If your friends are prejudiced, you're going to become prejudiced. If they compromise, you're going to compromise. If they have no goals and little motivation, that narrow-minded thinking is going to corrupt you. You will become like the people with whom you associate. Don't hang around people who don't have anything you want. If they're not making you better, inspiring you, and causing you to grow, you need to make changes. Be nice to everyone, but don't spend time with negative, critical, jealous, small-minded, bitter people.
God has given you a gift that will flourish and grow in the soil of good character. Your seed is full of potential, has greatness in it, and can set a new standard for your family. Your seed can break generational curses, could have the cure for cancer, and could impact this world. What God has entrusted you with is extremely valuable. Do your part and keep your seed in good soil.
A Prayer for Today
"Father, thank You for the gifts and potential You put in me. Thank You for making it so plain that I need to be selective about whom I surround myself with. Help me to be bold to evaluate and make sure that my friends are people who inspire me and cause me to grow in my faith in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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March 29, 2025 12:22 PM
Turn Up the Praise
Today's Scripture
"...the voice of those... who will bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause the captives of the land to return as at the first," says the LORD..." (Jeremiah 33:11, NKJV)
In today's Scripture God was saying to His people, who had been taken into captivity in Babylon, that when you thank Him even though you don't see anything good happening, when you offer up the sacrifice of praise, God is going to reverse negative situations and restore what's been stolen.
When you don't see how it can work out, but you go through the day saying, "Father, thank You that the answer is on the way; thank You that this problem is turning around," get ready because God is going to reverse and restore. He's going to reverse finances that are down, reverse a bad health report, reverse a legal matter, and He's even going to restore what should have been yours. He's going to restore years that you've lost because somebody did you wrong. He's going to restore a relationship that's on the rocks, restore health back to your body.
It's going to happen because of your praise, so turn it up!
A Prayer for Today
"Father, thank You that You are bigger than any difficulty I will ever face. You are the Creator of the universe, and I offer You a sacrifice of praise and the deepest worship of my heart. I believe that You will reverse and restore what should have been mine in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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March 30, 2025 01:38 AM
When Things Are Out of Control
Today's Scripture
"Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression or an offense." (Proverbs 19:11, AMPC)
Every day, we have opportunities to get upset, frustrated or offended. Maybe you had plans that didn't work out, or someone was rude to you at the office. Maybe you were doing something that should have taken one hour and ended up taking three. Life is full of inconveniences, but even though we can't always control our circumstances, we can control our reaction. I heard somebody say, "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond."
We should always go out each day with a positive attitude, full of hope and expecting God's favor. But at the same time, we should recognize that most days are not going to go exactly as we plan. Remember, we were created to live in peace. Peace is our position of power. If you get stressed because you got off schedule, or upset because your child wouldn't eat his breakfast, or frustrated because somebody offended you, what you're doing is giving away your power.
Instead, make the decision to release those offenses and disappointments so you can live in peace and enjoy the day as the blessing God prepared for you!
A Prayer for Today
"Father, today I release every care, concern, offense and disappointment to You. I choose to keep the peace that You have given me. I look forward to today knowing that You are with me, leading me into victory in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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March 31, 2025 12:46 AM
Without the Betrayal
Today's Scripture
Jesus said to Judas, "Friend, do what you came for." (Matthew 26:50, AMP)
When Judas betrayed and tried to stop Jesus, it seemed like a bad break. But Jesus had known that Judas was going to betray Him, and He hadn't tried to stop him. Jesus understood that betrayal was a part of His destiny. Had Judas not betrayed Him, there wouldn't have been a crucifixion, and without the cross there wouldn't have been a resurrection, and without a resurrection we wouldn't have redemption. The man who sold Jesus out for thirty pieces of silver was critical to His destiny.
What am I saying? Don't complain about that person who betrayed you. If they walked away, they didn't set you back; they set you up. If that had not happened, you wouldn't get to where you're supposed to be. If they tried to push you down and lied about you, it may not have been fair, but nothing happens by accident. If God allowed it, He knows how to use it for your good.
A Prayer for Today
"Father, thank You for Your promise that You can take the things that are meant to harm me and use them for my good. I receive this word and choose to remain at rest and not complain. It may not feel good, but I declare that it is all good in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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April 01, 2025 10:27 AM
Keep Your Cool
Today's Scripture
"Don't sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent." (Psalm 4:4, NLT)
God made us as emotional beings. All through the day you will feel things, but just because you feel something doesn't mean you have to act on it. You may feel anger, which is okay, but don't lose your temper.
Keep your cool. You may feel offended, but don't give in to it. You may feel tempted to compromise when your flesh says, "I have to have it, the feeling is so strong," but you don't have to get on board with that feeling.
The flesh wants to control your life. You think you can't control it, but God wouldn't tell us to be angry and not give in if we couldn't do it. The feelings are real. You have to ask yourself, "If I follow what I'm feeling, is it going to move me toward my destiny, is it going to help me improve? Or, is it just my fleshly carnal desires that are trying to keep me from rising higher?"
A Prayer for Today
"Father, thank You that one of the fruits of the Spirit working in me is self-control. Thank You that I don't have to be a slave to feelings that have tried to control me for years. I believe that I have the power to overcome, to say no to the flesh, and be disciplined to do the right thing in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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April 02, 2025 08:28 AM
Double For Your Trouble
Today's Scripture
"Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours..." (Isaiah 61:7, NIV)
When this Scripture was written, God's people were going through a very dark time. They were being held captive against their will and mistreated by other nations. God sent this word to encourage them and give them hope for their future. When the time came, God was faithful to His Word!
Are you going through a difficult time today? Let this word bring you encouragement, too. God wants to give you double for your trouble.
He is the God of restoration---that means He's not going to just repay you for every wrong done, He's going to go above and beyond and make things even better than they were before. If you are facing challenges today or going through a time of adversity, remember that it's always darkest just before the dawn. Your days are destined to shine brighter because God is faithful.
As you stay in faith and are obedient to His Word, you'll receive double for your trouble and the blessings He has in store for you!
A Prayer for Today
"God, thank You for Your Word which lights my path and guides my steps. I choose to put my trust and hope in You today. Thank You for bringing restoration into my life as I keep my heart and mind stayed on You in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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April 03, 2025 09:30 AM
No Condemnation
Today's Scripture
"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." (Romans 8:1, NKJV)
Jesus came to break the curse of sin, shame and condemnation in our lives. He came so that we could see things the way God sees them. Do you know how God sees you? He sees you as valuable. He sees you as strong. He sees you as capable, talented and trustworthy.
The voice of condemnation says exactly the opposite. Condemnation is a loss of value. It's the accusing voice of the enemy that says, "You're not good enough� you'll never be good enough... you're a failure."
Condemnation is never from God. The Bible tells us there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. When you embrace and declare God's truth in your life, you activate His power to overcome the voice of condemnation.
No matter how you may be feeling, wake up every morning and declare that the Greater One lives in you. Declare that you are strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Declare that He loves you and has called you according to His purpose. Choose to see yourself as valuable, the way God sees you. Embrace His truth so that you can overcome condemnation and live in victory all the days of your life!
A Prayer for Today
"Father in heaven, thank You for setting me free from condemnation. Thank You for believing in me and filling me with Your vision for my life. Help me to see my life the way You see it in Jesus' Name, Amen."
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April 04, 2025 07:13 AM
How to Move On
Today's Scripture
"But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions." (Mark 11:26, NASB)
God never promised that life would always be fair. In fact, He warns us of just the opposite! People aren't perfect; we all make mistakes and bad decisions. You may have been hurt by others in the past, but what's most important is how you choose to deal with that hurt.
When you harbor hurts and offenses, it keeps you stuck in the past. It only causes harm in your life. If you want to move forward in joy and peace, you have to choose forgiveness.
Yes, forgiveness is a choice, and it has nothing to do with the person who hurt you. Forgiveness is the choice to hand your hurts over to God and let Him make up the difference. When we choose to extend forgiveness, that's when we choose to receive His forgiveness!
Today, choose God's way, choose forgiveness, and choose to move forward in the blessing and victory He has prepared for you!
A Prayer for Today
"Father, thank You for the gift of forgiveness. Today I open my heart and mind to You. I ask that You help me understand Your truth about forgiveness so that I can be set free. I love You and bless You today in Jesus' Name, Amen."