Psalm 63:1-5 Seek God Early

Psalm 63:1-5  O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You,  my flesh faints for You, in a dry and thirsty land with no water.

2 I have seen You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory. 3 Because Your loving kindness is better than life, my lips will praise You. 

4 Thus will I bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. 5 My soul will be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth will praise You with joyful lips.

There is something about seeking God's presence early in the stillness of the morning. This is the time when our minds and hearts are the clearest.

The Psalmist declares that "early" will he seek the Lord, for when he thinks on the Lord his soul thirst and his desire to find God is like one that is thirsty for water. A place of desperation in seeking God, or eventually die.

The Psalmist had past experiences with God. He say "I have seen you in the Sanctuary in power and glory" and because of who God is, he will continually to praise God with the fruit of his lips.

Is it your desire to seek God on today as a deer that pants after the water brook? Is seeking God a matter of life or death for you? Well, seek Him with all that is in you. It’s time to seek Him with in spirit and in truth, with all that is in you, for indeed that is the place where you will find Him.

Scripture declares that he or she who seek the Lord with their whole heart will find Him.

Let today be the day that you declare "praise is what I do," when I want to be close to you. Allowing the Holy Spirit to take you this place in God would bring us to a place of remembrance of how good is and has been to us over the years, despite us.

God, we thank you! We praise you Lord God! We love you and we lift up Holy hands in our secret place unto you alone.

People of God! Seek the Lord your God while He may be found, and call upon Him while He is near.

God bless.

Debra

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Romans 8:35 Hold On To God's Unchanging Hands

Romans 8:35-Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?

Feeling separated from God due to the test, trials, burdens, heaven heart and struggles of life?

The good news on today is that scripture declares that nothing that happens to us nor anything that comes against us shall separate us from God's love for us.

The Apostle Paul give us hope in vs#38-39 of this text. Hope that we must grab on to and hold tight to as our own.  

We must be convinced or persuaded in our minds that NOTHING can ever separate us (those who are in Christ Jesus) from God's love; not sickness, death, life, angels, demons, fears of today or tomorrow, worries and not even the power of hell (satan himself) can separate us from the love of God that is and has been revealed through Christ for us in God's atoning work on our behalf at the Cross.

PEOPLE OF GOD, HOLD ON!!!

 There is a song that my parents and the Saints of old used to sing when I was growing up as a young girl that says "Hold to His Hands."

Hold to His hand, God’s unchanging hand! Hold to his hand, God’s unchanging hand! Build your hope on things eternal and Hold, Hold, I said Hold to God’s Unchanging God!

People of God, even in the struggle, "HOLD ON TO GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS!!!

God's promise to us on today people of God is  "VICTORY IS GUARANTEED TO BE OURS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS!!"

Hold to God’s unchanging hands!

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 146:3 Where Is Your Hope?

Psalm 146:3-MEV-Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, whom there is no help.  

Where is your hope? Is it in you? Is it in other people, in your status in society, in your family heritage, in your spouse, in your children, in your marriage, in your finances, the government, in your connections to other people, in your title, in your leaders or in your God?

Have you placed your hope in man? You are guaranteed disappointment, disillusion and eventually defeat. Man can not save you, only God can! Romans 10:22-that those whose hope is in the LORD will not be brought to shame.

Regardless of who we are as humans, none of us can be compared to God, our Creator.

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man who can make you a promise on today and break it tomorrow.

Like the weather, man changes from day to day, but scripture declares that our God changes not for He is the same yesterday, today and forever.

God's Word says this concerning the heart of man Jeremiah 17:9 "The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?

Where have you placed your hope on today? Who are you trusting for your salvation? Who are you trusting to bring back your wayward child, who are you trusting to save that unsaved spouse or family member, who are you trusting to save your marriage and your family, who are you trusting to for the breakthrough you desperately stand in need of? WHO IS IT?

What will be your reward in eternity if you transition from earth to eternity apart from God because you chose to put your trust in man and not God?

God is the anchor of our soul!

Have you dropped your anchor of hope in Him today? 

God bless.

Debra

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Matthew 7:13-14 You Do Have A Choice

Matthew 7:13-14  Enter at the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who are going through it,14 because small is the gate and narrow is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

Today, Jesus Christ informs us that we all have a choice to make concerning the path to our eternal destination.

Yes, we all have a choice. Our way or God's way is the choice that is laid before every one of us who is still breathing.

We are commanded in scripture to be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of our minds. 

There is so much clutter, junk and garbage that daily filters itself through our minds by way of thoughts, vision, conversations, readings, etc. The word of God is the only "plunge" that can suck out the garbage the enters therein our minds on a daily basis.

The "narrow" way, road or gate is the path that is lead to life guided by the "Holy Spirit." Jesus says the "narrow" road, gate, way is found by few.

The "wide" road or gate is the path of deception that is lead by satan who is the prince of this world.

Jesus says the "wide" road, way or path is full and many find it. They find pleasure on it when they arrive there and many never get off of it and their lives end on that road that Jesus declares ends in "destruction."

Yes, you do have a choice on today. God's way or your way. The "narrow way" or the broad way."

Thinking you can travel both sides of the road at the same time? Well, you have been overtaken by deception of the enemy. 

Today is the day to make your election sure. Today is the day to choose whom you will serve.

Matthew 7:21-Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

You do have a choice on today, you know that right!

HUMMMM!! I wonder what yours will be?

God bless.

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Mark 6:1-6 Help My Unbelief

Mark 6:1-6 He went away from there and came into His own country. And His disciples followed Him. 2 When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get this? What is this wisdom that is given Him, that even miracles are done by His hands? 3 Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary and the brother of James and Joseph and Judas and Simon? Are not His sisters here with us?” And they took offense at Him.

4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. 6 And He was amazed because of their unbelief.

Unbelief concerning Jesus is where you find yourself on today? Questioning and doubting after seeing evidence after evidence that has proven itself in your life over and over again that Jesus is the Son of God?

This text that is before us is a prime example of having the evidence put before us and yet choosing to reject the messenger, Jesus, who is the One who came to save us.

"As Jesus passed by with healing in His hands that day, many people that were sick, bound, broken, wounded and mentally ill remained captive by their affliction all because of "unbelief."  Jesus Himself said “I could not work much work among them because of their unbelief”! WOW!

Believe it or not, but the "rejection" signs hangs long and wide in America and around the world today.  People every wear are screaming to Jesus, “leave me alone”!

Where has unbelief lead you? One thing of a surety about rejection of Christ and His Gospel is found in John 12:48 But all who reject me and my message will be judged on the day of judgment by the truth I have spoken.

There is a cure for "unbelief and rejection" it’s called "JESUS CHRIST"!

Will you receive Him on today?

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 33:1-9 PRAISE YE THE LORD

Psalm 33:1-9 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, for praise is fitting for the upright.

2 Give thanks to the Lord with the harp; make music to Him with an instrument of ten strings.

3 Sing to Him a new song; play an instrument skillfully with a joyful shout.

4 For the word of the Lord is upright, and all His work is done in truth. 5 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the loving kindness of the Lord.

6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of His mouth.

7 He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap; He puts the depths in storehouses.

8 Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. 9 For He spoke, and it was done;  He commanded, and it stood fast.

Every morning before sunrise the rooster crows and the birds chip. 

What about us? Does God hear from us every morning when we arise or every night before we lie down?

People of God, we too are command to open our mouth each and every day and give praise, glory and honor unto our God for indeed He is worthy of our praises.

Scripture declares in Luke 19:40-" if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out." 

There will be no rock crying out for me because I will bless the Lord at all times and His praises shall continually be in my mouth.

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 55:22 Burden Down?

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

Has the issues of life caused you to feel burden down? Does the weight of life's responsibility seems too much for you to bare at times?

Burden down spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically, financially, etc? Does any of these words describe your current situation?

If you answered yes to these questions, the Lord our God is calling you to cast your cares on Him for He alone can sustain you, He alone promises to never let you slip nor fall for He will uphold you with His powerful hands. 

I must admit that the cares of this world can indeed be a burden if we allow it. Burdens can make the heart sick and weary, but casting our burdens on the Lord by faith, trusting Him, taking Him at His Word can strengthen our hearts as we daily learn to release, let go and let God be God in our lives.

The command on today is to "cast", throw off, release our burdens into the hand of God, to find rest in His promises and in Him who is more than able to handle any and all things for scripture declares that "nothing is too hard for the Lord.

Commit your way unto the Lord and see if He won't do just what he said concerning you in His Word.

Believe it or not, our test, trials, burdens, etc are no match for our God. One spoken word from God can erase years of pain and suffering.

I leave you with this truth to ponder. "Jesus cares for you!"-When your heart is heavy and burdened and you can't see your way through, while you are going through trials and testing and don't know what to do. There's a friend above who watches and He cares what happens to you. This wonderful one is Jesus and He will see you through.”

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 146- The Lord is An Abundant Helper

Psalm 146 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul!

2 While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises unto my God while I have my life.

3 Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help. 4 His breath leaves him, and he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish.

5 Blessed is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God, 6 who made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who keeps faithfulness forever,7 who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry.  The Lord releases the prisoners.

8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; the Lord raises those who are brought down; the Lord loves the righteous. 9 The Lord preserves the sojourners;  He lifts up the fatherless and widow, but on the way of the wicked He brings disaster.

10 The Lord shall reign forever,   your God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise you the Lord!

Who is God and why should we serve Him? He is Godwho is the maker and creator of all things. God of the universe who is Mighty in Power and Mighty in Battle.

El Eloheim, The LORD GOD, The LORD thy Redeemer, GOD of my Salvation, I AM, Jehovan Adon Kol Ha-arets, Jehovan Jireth, Jehovah Melech Olam,  The LORD, the Lord of all the earth, The LORD King forever, just to name a few. 

Scripture declares to us on today people of God that our God is The"Sovereign God" who is an "Abundant Helper" in whatever area we find ourselves in need of Him this day and every day!

God has a purpose and plan in EVERYTHING that He allows. Will we understand them all? Absolutely not! But, this is where our faith and trust in God must kick in more than ever.

People of God, we have  many reason to lift up holy hands and praises unto our God and not unto man for scripture declares that man's breath leaves him and he returns to the earth and all his plans perish with him. But, blessed is the man or woman who trust the Lord for He shall save them.

People of God, the Lord our God is worthy for He is an "ABUNDANT HELPER" even in the time of trouble.

Trust God on today! Go into your secret closet and talk to Him for He is waiting to hear from you.

God bless.

Debra

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Psalm 34:18- God Is Near You In The Midst Of It All

Psalm 34:17-19 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. 18 The Lord is near to the broken-hearted, and saves the contrite of spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

Wounded in spirit and broken hearted? Well, if you answered yes to this question, I have some good news for you on today.

Our text not only reminds us of who our God is, but it also give us a promise and assurance of God's ever presence with His people and His deliverance of them in the time of trouble, for he declares that "the righteous cry out and the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles."

Did you hear that people of God? The Lord our God hears us and delivers us.

God's deliverance may not necessarily be in the form of  a physical deliverance but it could a "mental" deliverance while you are still in the situation.

God does not have to remove us from a situation to deliver us from it.

We know that our God is Sovereign and He has all power and is able to do any and all things. We can look at creation and ourselves as proof of that!

To all who are wounded in spirit and broken hearted, God's promise to you on today is His "presence" in the midst of your pain, sorrow or suffering Yes, God promises to be with you in the midst of it all.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers them out of them all.

In other words, many hardships and perplexing circumstances confront the righteous on a daily basis.

Yes, the righteous WILL suffer, "BUT GOD", He promises to bring us safely through them all.

The promises of God are for those who believe. I BELIEVE GOD!

Wounded in heart and broken in spirit? Cry out to the Lord your God, call upon His name,  for He promises to hear and answer your prayer.

God bless.

Debra

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2 Corinthians 5:7 Sight Beyond What We See

2 Corinthians 5:7- For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Sight beyond what I see. WOW! Is this your declaration on today?

Is it truly your desire for God to give you sight beyond what you see? 

In allowing God to give us vision beyond what we see with the natural eyes helps us eliminate a lot of our cares, worries, troubles, anxieties, past hurts and pains, stress, fear, etc.

What is faith? According to Hebrews 11:1-Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

How do we get this faith that we as believers are called to live by? Well, I am glad you asked because God has an answer for that too n His Word in  Roman 10:17- So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Sight beyond what you can see? Is this your prayer to the Father on today?

In declaring faith in God alone and walking with Him according to His word, you are also declaring that what you see with the natural eyes is not God's truth but your truth. God's truth is found in God's Word.

Let this day be the day that you begin to see beyond what you see through the lense of scripture.

God bless and do tell the Lord thank you for removing the scales from our eyes so that we are now able to see what He sees concerning us in the Spirit.

God alone knows what is best for you and I.

Debra