LET'S GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD

Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

The Bible teaches us about the power of having a grateful heart. An attitude of thanksgiving can fill us with hope and joy. We all have much to be thankful for, especially if we have children. We could all pray without ceasing for the many blessings we have received 🙏.

Thank You, Lord, for Your hands of protection and bless those less fortunate. 🙏 Thank You, Lord, for favor and keeping us safe through Ian and preparing us for the storms to come. Lord, thank You for provision and shelter; thank You for waking us up in our right minds and healthy 🙏. Thank You for covering our homes, businesses, and service workers to help them safely navigate this Valley of death. You have provided us with more than we could ever imagine. You have surrounded us with people who always look out for us. You have given us family and friends who bless us daily with kind words and actions. Lord, You have shown us so much love, kindness, and compassion; we are so grateful 🙏. In Jesus' name Amen 

LET'S PRAYFOR THOSE WHO ARE ADDICTED IN HIS WORDS

• Alcohol addiction.

• Prescription drug addiction.

• Drug addiction.

• Heroin addiction.

• Opioid addiction

We come together for all those dealing with addiction, whether physical, mental, or Spiritual. We ask You to loose us.

And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." But to the wicked God says: "What right have you to recite my statutes or take my covenant on your lips? For you hate discipline, and you cast my words behind you. If you see a thief, you are pleased with him and keep company with adulterers. "You give your mouth free rein for evil, and your tongue frames deceit. 

Father, keep us sober-minded; and watchful. Our devil adversary prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour...For all that is in the world, the desires of the flesh, lusts of the eyes, and pride in possessions are not from the You but from the world...Lord urges us as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against our souls...More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance and endurance produces character. Character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame because Your love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. So, we submit ourselves to You. Help us resist the devil, and he will flee from us. In Jesus' name Amen

FIGHTING TEMPTATIONS

This world is filled with all forms of temptations. God's Word is where we can find the encouragement and strength to overcome these cravings. There's nothing in this world 🌎 that He did not overcome, and we have that same power through Him. He reminded us to "Come to Him, all who are weary and burdened, and He will give us rest. Take His yoke upon you and learn from Him, for He is gentle and humble in heart, and we will find rest for our souls.

Lord, we know Your faithful and will not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear. But when we are tempted, thank You for providing a way out so we can endure it. Father, let us not be misled by bad company, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. Lord, You are our teacher; reveal who and what You are in us. Give us eyes that see the plan. You have for us and ears to hear Your instructions. Father, let us not be hindered by envy, jealousy, selfishness, hate, or unforgiveness. So fill us with the principle of gratitude, love, kindness ❤️ and compassion for others. Teach us to stand with faith and submit ourselves to You, so we can resist the devil, and he will flee from us. Thank You, Lord, of grace, for calling us to Your eternal glory through Christ and restoring us. Amen 

HE PROMISED

 • God promises to strengthen you. ..to help you endure suffering

• God promises to give you rest. ...rest from the constant struggle for existence

• God promises to take care of all your needs. ...He will bring our heart's desires in line with what he is providing

• God promises to answer your prayers. ...Call to Him, and He will answer you, and show you great and mighty things

• God promises to work everything out for your good. ...God will protect us from the schemes of our enemies that we don't know about

• God promises to be with you. ...The Holy Spirit, is with us in a very personal and intimate way. The God of all creation lives within us. He comforts us in challenging times. He teaches us His ways. We can have no greater privilege than to have God with us.

• God promises to protect you. ...We need not fear situations or people who threaten our well-being, whether in a physical or spiritual sense

• God promises freedom from sin...Once we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior we have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness

• Concerning unconditional promises, God has promised to never again destroy man from earth by way of a flood 

• God promises eternal life....our Spirits will never die

 

 

 

THE WICKED PROSPER TOO

"So now we call the arrogant blessed; not only are the doers of wickedness built up, but they also test God and escape.'"

We often find ourselves asking  God why the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper because, in truth, there can be many underlying causes for such disturbing realities, each case differing from the others. Some people look good on the outside, but they're wasting away inside. Never worry about what's happening in other's lives because we can't see the big picture. We will reap what we sow, good or bad, here on earth. "Even the righteous is repaid on Earth."

Father, we know You're a righteous and faithful God and will keep Your promise. That everything will work out for our good. So, we stand on Your Word; we will reap what we sow, and the wicked will not prevail. "Lord, we understand You're good to the wicked and sinner just as You are to the righteous. And one way of showing that goodness is You give the wicked the same power to prosper just as You do for the righteous. Until the day appointed for their punishment comes. So, keep us focused on You and not the prosperity of others because we will have a winning season too, and yours will last. In Jesus' name Amen 

GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good, and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Thank You for breathing life into us this morning, and thank You in advance for the hedge of protection around us today. Thank You for waking up with a roof over our heads, and bless those sleeping outside. Thank You for the food and water, and bless those that have not. Thank You that we're in our right minds and healthy, and bless those who are sick and shut-in. Thank You for helping us tame our tongues and allowing You to fight our battles against our enemies. Thank You, for pruning our Fruit and strengthening our faith, so we can walk in Your ways. Thank You for the Spiritual Soldiers You surrounded us with and the Guardian Angels that keep the fiery arrows of our enemies from harming us. Thank You for taking us from where we were and molding us into what we have become. Thank You for Continuing working in and through us to serve Your purpose and honor Your name. Thank You, for forgiveness and for teaching us how to forgive. Thank You for all the blessings, lessons, and grace You have given us. Thank You for your favor and for keeping us safe in this Valley of death. In Jesus' name Amen 

DON'T LET IT STEAL YOUR PEACE

I pray you stop thinking about people that do not value you. I pray you do not let people take up space in your heart or life that does not make you a part of their life. I pray you do not think about why people don't call or reply to you. I pray that whatever steals your joy or interferes with your peace be loosed from you right now. So, Lord, grant them peace of mind and calm their troubled 💕 Father, help them find a balance so they don't stumble and worry constantly. Give them the strength and clarity of mind to find their purpose, walk the path you've laid out for them, and move on with their lives. Lord, give ears to everyone that needs to hear this, in Jesus' name Amen 

LIVE A LIFE OF PEACE

John 16:33. "In the world, we will have tribulation. ...Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for He is with us; do not be dismayed, for He is our God.      

If we really believe His promise, we will have Peace. Of course, we will still have problems (and many of our problems come from our choices) but will not have the burden of fear and doubt, just Peace...

Father, thank You for the "Peace You left with us; a peace that no one and nothing can take. So, let not our hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." Because we have been justified by His faith, and our belief in Him; we have Peace with God through our Lord and we are so grateful. 🙏 Lord, finding Peace in our everyday life can oftentimes seem impossible when we're facing difficulties. Lord, please breathe in us Your strength and courage to stand on Your Word with faith and trust in Your promise. Father, walk through our homes, jobs, lives, and remove all that's not of You. To give You room to move in our lives and reprogram us to serve Your purpose. To witness, worship, give, and live a prolong life in Peace and prosperity. In Jesus' name Amen