“So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days”
(Ephesians 5:15-16, NLT).
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Time is the most valuable commodity in life that we have. It’s more valuable than money. You can make more money, but you can’t make more time. When you woke up this morning, God gave you a present called “today.” And with that gift comes a responsibility. The Scripture tells us to redeem the time, to make the most of every opportunity. That simply means don’t let it go to waste. Don’t live this day unfocused, unhappy, negative, or defeated. Make the most of every day. God has entrusted you with His life. He has breathed His very breath into you. He has put gifts and talents on the inside of you. You have seeds of greatness deposited in you. You’re a person of destiny, and you have an assignment and a purpose to fulfill.
I encourage you today to evaluate how you are spending your time. Refocus your life. Let go of any distractions. Shake off any self-pity, any discouragement, any disappointments of the past and run your race with purpose. Be careful how you live and redeem the time so that you can fulfill the destiny He has prepared for you.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for the gift of today. I dedicate this day to You. I dedicate my mind, will, and emotions to You. Use me this day for Your purposes and keep me on the path You have for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Where the Spirit Is
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom)”
(II Corinthians 3:17, AMP).
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
When you make Jesus the Lord of your of life, something supernatural takes place on the inside of you. The Spirit of God actually makes His home in your heart. And the Bible tells us that where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom! When you allow that truth to sink into your mind and heart, when you get into agreement with God and begin to declare that you are free, then you will see that freedom manifest in every area of your life.
God will begin to turn around situations that you’ve been praying about for years. He’ll restore relationships that you thought were impossible. He’ll bring health and wholeness back into your body. Those dreams, those promises that are on the inside of you, they may look too big, but God will set you free to pursue those dreams. He’ll set you up to overcome every obstacle. He’ll empower you to defeat every enemy so that you can move forward in freedom and victory in every area of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Spirit that lives inside me and gives me life. Help me to know You and Your power so that I can live in the freedom You have for me. In Jesus’ Name.
(II Corinthians 3:17, AMP).
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
When you make Jesus the Lord of your of life, something supernatural takes place on the inside of you. The Spirit of God actually makes His home in your heart. And the Bible tells us that where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom! When you allow that truth to sink into your mind and heart, when you get into agreement with God and begin to declare that you are free, then you will see that freedom manifest in every area of your life.
God will begin to turn around situations that you’ve been praying about for years. He’ll restore relationships that you thought were impossible. He’ll bring health and wholeness back into your body. Those dreams, those promises that are on the inside of you, they may look too big, but God will set you free to pursue those dreams. He’ll set you up to overcome every obstacle. He’ll empower you to defeat every enemy so that you can move forward in freedom and victory in every area of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Spirit that lives inside me and gives me life. Help me to know You and Your power so that I can live in the freedom You have for me. In Jesus’ Name.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Free From Bondage
“…I will free you from their bondage and I will rescue you with an outstretched arm…”
(Exodus 6:6, AMP).
No matter what’s going on in your life, no matter how somebody is treating you, God has a plan to free you from everything that would try to hold you back. He wants to rescue you and show you His mighty hand of favor and blessing. One translation says “with special and vigorous action.” What does that mean? That means, if you will stay in faith even in the difficult times, God is going to show up with explosive blessings. He is going to bring supernatural turnaround, supernatural breakthroughs, supernatural promotion, and supernatural deliverance.
(Exodus 6:6, AMP).
No matter what’s going on in your life, no matter how somebody is treating you, God has a plan to free you from everything that would try to hold you back. He wants to rescue you and show you His mighty hand of favor and blessing. One translation says “with special and vigorous action.” What does that mean? That means, if you will stay in faith even in the difficult times, God is going to show up with explosive blessings. He is going to bring supernatural turnaround, supernatural breakthroughs, supernatural promotion, and supernatural deliverance.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
He Holds You in His Hand
“Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you…I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand…”
(Isaiah 41:10, AMP)
(Isaiah 41:10, AMP)
Monday, March 23, 2009
His Hand is Outstretched
“For the Lord of hosts has purposed, and who can annul it? And His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back”
(Isaiah 14:27, AMP).
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
As believers, you and I have an advantage. We don’t have to go through life just depending on our own talent, our own ability, our own strength. The Scripture talks about how God’s hand is outstretched toward His people. That means there is a supernatural power behind every believer. God’s outstretched hand will help you accomplish dreams that you thought were impossible. His outstretched hand will cause you to get well even when the medical report says there is no way. The outstretched hand of God will help us to prosper even when the economy is down.
Let this sink down into your heart today. All through the day, imagine God’s hand outstretched toward you. It is a hand of healing, a hand of favor, a hand of restoration. No matter what you may be facing, you have to realize there is a force for you that is greater than any force that will ever be against you. You’re attitude should be, “I am not settling where I am. I know I have an advantage. As a child of the Most High, I know God’s hand is outstretched toward me.”
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for Your outstretched hand of protection and provision for me. I choose to lay aside every fear and every concern knowing that You will make a way for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Isaiah 14:27, AMP).
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
As believers, you and I have an advantage. We don’t have to go through life just depending on our own talent, our own ability, our own strength. The Scripture talks about how God’s hand is outstretched toward His people. That means there is a supernatural power behind every believer. God’s outstretched hand will help you accomplish dreams that you thought were impossible. His outstretched hand will cause you to get well even when the medical report says there is no way. The outstretched hand of God will help us to prosper even when the economy is down.
Let this sink down into your heart today. All through the day, imagine God’s hand outstretched toward you. It is a hand of healing, a hand of favor, a hand of restoration. No matter what you may be facing, you have to realize there is a force for you that is greater than any force that will ever be against you. You’re attitude should be, “I am not settling where I am. I know I have an advantage. As a child of the Most High, I know God’s hand is outstretched toward me.”
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for Your outstretched hand of protection and provision for me. I choose to lay aside every fear and every concern knowing that You will make a way for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Strength under Control
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
(Matthew 5:5, NKJ).
Meekness is not weakness; it’s strength under control. Meekness is like a wild horse that has been tamed. He’s just as strong, just as powerful, has just as much speed as before, but now that strength is under control. You can walk up to him, pet him, lead the horse around, get on him and ride him. But don’t be fooled. He has the same power, the same tenacity as before, he’s just learned how to control it.
When you’re a meek person, you don’t have to go around trying to straighten everybody out. You don’t respond to every critic. People may be talking about you, but you don’t let it bother you. You may have the power to do something about it, but you realize your time is too valuable. You don’t fall for every distraction. Instead, you keep your focus on what God has called you to do. You keep your strength and power under control so that you choose to stay in peace and move forward in the victory the Lord has in store for you.
(Matthew 5:5, NKJ).
Meekness is not weakness; it’s strength under control. Meekness is like a wild horse that has been tamed. He’s just as strong, just as powerful, has just as much speed as before, but now that strength is under control. You can walk up to him, pet him, lead the horse around, get on him and ride him. But don’t be fooled. He has the same power, the same tenacity as before, he’s just learned how to control it.
When you’re a meek person, you don’t have to go around trying to straighten everybody out. You don’t respond to every critic. People may be talking about you, but you don’t let it bother you. You may have the power to do something about it, but you realize your time is too valuable. You don’t fall for every distraction. Instead, you keep your focus on what God has called you to do. You keep your strength and power under control so that you choose to stay in peace and move forward in the victory the Lord has in store for you.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Take the High Road
“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest.”
(Exodus 14:14, AMP)
In life, we’re always going to have critics. We’ll always have difficult people who try to upset us and steal our peace and joy. But, you don’t have to respond to every critic. You can decide to take the high road and let God fight your battles for you.
Sometimes, no matter what you say or do, there are people who aren’t going to accept you. They just don’t want to be at peace with you. In fact, when Jesus sent out His disciples to certain homes, He told them to always speak peace over those homes. And then He said in effect, “If they don’t receive the peace that you’re offering, then it will come back to you.” That tells me, if you will do your best to be at peace with people, even if they won’t take your peace, the good news is that peace will just come back to you. You’ll not only get your peace, but you’ll get their share as well! That’s double for your trouble! When you do the right thing no matter what is happening, God sees it and He rewards it.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, I choose to hold my peace. I choose to do the right thing even when the wrong thing is happening. I trust that You are fighting my battles for me. I give You all the honor and praise. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Exodus 14:14, AMP)
In life, we’re always going to have critics. We’ll always have difficult people who try to upset us and steal our peace and joy. But, you don’t have to respond to every critic. You can decide to take the high road and let God fight your battles for you.
Sometimes, no matter what you say or do, there are people who aren’t going to accept you. They just don’t want to be at peace with you. In fact, when Jesus sent out His disciples to certain homes, He told them to always speak peace over those homes. And then He said in effect, “If they don’t receive the peace that you’re offering, then it will come back to you.” That tells me, if you will do your best to be at peace with people, even if they won’t take your peace, the good news is that peace will just come back to you. You’ll not only get your peace, but you’ll get their share as well! That’s double for your trouble! When you do the right thing no matter what is happening, God sees it and He rewards it.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, I choose to hold my peace. I choose to do the right thing even when the wrong thing is happening. I trust that You are fighting my battles for me. I give You all the honor and praise. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Overlook Offense
“It is an honor for a man to cease from strife and keep aloof from it, but every fool will quarrel”
(Proverbs 20:3, AMP).
Did you know that when you allow someone else’s words or actions to upset you, you’re allowing them to control you? When you say, “You make me so mad,” you’re really just admitting that their actions have power over you. As long as that person knows they can push your buttons, as long as you keep responding the same way, you are giving them exactly what they want. Sure, people have a right to say and do things that are upsetting, but we also have a right to not get offended. We have a right to overlook their actions.
In fact, the Bible says that it’s an honor for a man keep “aloof” from strife . In other words, we have to remove ourselves, either physically or emotionally, from strife and offense. It’s not easy, but we can choose to let it roll off of us like water off a duck’s back!
Remember, you don’t need everyone to agree with you all the time. You don’t have to have the approval of others in order to be approved by God. You’re job is to be the person God made you to be, so overlook offenses and strife so you can live in peace and victory all the days of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for loving, accepting, and approving me just as I am. I know You are doing a work in my life, and I ask for the strength and confidence to overlook offense so that I can honor You in everything I do. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Proverbs 20:3, AMP).
Did you know that when you allow someone else’s words or actions to upset you, you’re allowing them to control you? When you say, “You make me so mad,” you’re really just admitting that their actions have power over you. As long as that person knows they can push your buttons, as long as you keep responding the same way, you are giving them exactly what they want. Sure, people have a right to say and do things that are upsetting, but we also have a right to not get offended. We have a right to overlook their actions.
In fact, the Bible says that it’s an honor for a man keep “aloof” from strife . In other words, we have to remove ourselves, either physically or emotionally, from strife and offense. It’s not easy, but we can choose to let it roll off of us like water off a duck’s back!
Remember, you don’t need everyone to agree with you all the time. You don’t have to have the approval of others in order to be approved by God. You’re job is to be the person God made you to be, so overlook offenses and strife so you can live in peace and victory all the days of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for loving, accepting, and approving me just as I am. I know You are doing a work in my life, and I ask for the strength and confidence to overlook offense so that I can honor You in everything I do. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
No One Can Take it from You
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid”
(John 14:27, NLT).
(John 14:27, NLT).
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
He Makes Up the Difference
“…for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength)” (II Corinthians 12:10, AMP).
Monday, March 9, 2009
Take Off the Limits
"I have seen that everything [human] has its limits and end [no matter how extensive, noble, and excellent] but Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity]" (Psalm 119:96, AMP).
天國婚姻的原則 (創世記2章18~25)
1. 婚姻的制度是神所創設,我們要尊重婚姻 - [我要為他造一個配偶]
2. 夫妻的關係是平等互相尊重的關係 - [耶和華神就用那人身上所取的肋骨造成一個女人]
用肋骨來創造夏娃，有幾個很美的意義：
a. 夫妻是平等的 b. 貼心 c. 保護 d. 滋養
3. 夫妻的關係是最親密的一種關係 - [那人說：這是我骨中的骨，肉中的肉]
這裡的肉跟骨有兩個涵意：
a. 彼此相愛之深 b. 無比的重要性
4. 妻子當順服丈夫,丈夫當愛妻子 - [可以稱她為女人，因為她是從男人身上取出來的]
5. 夫妻是一個獨立的家庭 - [因此，人要離開父母，與妻子連合]
6. 是一夫一妻 - [二人成為一體]
7. 夫妻之間是沒有保留的 - [當時夫妻二人赤身露體，並不羞恥]
上帝藉著亞當與夏娃的故事教導我們，讓我們用聖經的原則來建立我們的婚姻。 或許你的婚姻正面臨危機。或許你在婚姻裏已受了許多的傷，或許你對婚姻已感到無力, 又或者你正在尋求你的婚姻. 上帝可以扭轉你的婚姻，挽回你的婚姻，賜福你的婚姻，重新建造你的婚姻。 積極努力的照聖經的教導與原則生活。有一天你一定會發現，你們夫妻的關係越來越甜美，你的婚姻越來越美滿。
2. 夫妻的關係是平等互相尊重的關係 - [耶和華神就用那人身上所取的肋骨造成一個女人]
用肋骨來創造夏娃，有幾個很美的意義：
a. 夫妻是平等的 b. 貼心 c. 保護 d. 滋養
3. 夫妻的關係是最親密的一種關係 - [那人說：這是我骨中的骨，肉中的肉]
這裡的肉跟骨有兩個涵意：
a. 彼此相愛之深 b. 無比的重要性
4. 妻子當順服丈夫,丈夫當愛妻子 - [可以稱她為女人，因為她是從男人身上取出來的]
5. 夫妻是一個獨立的家庭 - [因此，人要離開父母，與妻子連合]
6. 是一夫一妻 - [二人成為一體]
7. 夫妻之間是沒有保留的 - [當時夫妻二人赤身露體，並不羞恥]
上帝藉著亞當與夏娃的故事教導我們，讓我們用聖經的原則來建立我們的婚姻。 或許你的婚姻正面臨危機。或許你在婚姻裏已受了許多的傷，或許你對婚姻已感到無力, 又或者你正在尋求你的婚姻. 上帝可以扭轉你的婚姻，挽回你的婚姻，賜福你的婚姻，重新建造你的婚姻。 積極努力的照聖經的教導與原則生活。有一天你一定會發現，你們夫妻的關係越來越甜美，你的婚姻越來越美滿。
Sunday, March 8, 2009
民數記 6 : 24-26
『願耶和華賜福給你，保護你。
願耶和華使他的臉光照你，賜恩給你。
願耶和華向你仰臉，賜你平安。』
我要奉耶穌的名以這三節經文祝福所有的弟兄，姊妹們
第1，願耶和華賜福你，保護你身體健壯，
健康就是福，又不受外界的侵擾。
你有進出的平安，無人能傷害你，這是體的祝福。
第ニ，願耶和華使衪的臉光照你，賜恩給你。
恩典和真理都是由聖子耶穌而來，
當你明白真理，進入衪的恩典中，
你的靈竅就開了，這是靈的賜福。
第3，願耶和華向你仰臉，賜你平安，
當神向我們仰臉時，表示神悅納我們，
平安的果子就由天而降，我們的心就滿足喜樂，
這是魂的祝福。
敝開你的心，領受三一神的祝福。
願神紀念你 ！
默想
願耶和華使他的臉光照你，賜恩給你。
願耶和華向你仰臉，賜你平安。』
我要奉耶穌的名以這三節經文祝福所有的弟兄，姊妹們
第1，願耶和華賜福你，保護你身體健壯，
健康就是福，又不受外界的侵擾。
你有進出的平安，無人能傷害你，這是體的祝福。
第ニ，願耶和華使衪的臉光照你，賜恩給你。
恩典和真理都是由聖子耶穌而來，
當你明白真理，進入衪的恩典中，
你的靈竅就開了，這是靈的賜福。
第3，願耶和華向你仰臉，賜你平安，
當神向我們仰臉時，表示神悅納我們，
平安的果子就由天而降，我們的心就滿足喜樂，
這是魂的祝福。
敝開你的心，領受三一神的祝福。
願神紀念你 ！
默想
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Take Your Medicine
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (I Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV).
Monday, March 2, 2009
Take Your Medicine
"A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones" (Proverbs 17:22, AMP).
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