Thank God I'm - G. I. F. T. E. D.
• Growing In Faith, Trust, and Endurance Daily
Praising God that I operate -
G. I. F. T. E. D.
• Graciously Instructing and Training Each Disciple
I'm here to tell you about -
G. I. F. T. E. D.
• God Is Forever Teaching and Edifying Daily.
You too are GIFTED! Walk in it, live it, teach it and tell it!!!
Pictured here is a meal that I thoroughly enjoyed recently. I went out to a local Fish Market and upon arriving began to look at the extensive Menu of items that were available. I have to tell you that everything looked good but I had an expectation or a DESIRE of having a certain dish even before arriving. However, after searching the Menu, I quickly discovered that what I DESIRED wasn’t offered…at least it wasn’t on the printed Menu. When the server came to the table to take our Order I could’ve settled for what was being offered, BUT I really DESIRED the Catfish! So I asked “I noticed that there is no Menu selection for Catfish and I kind of had my heart set on Catfish”, she responded “We have it, it just isn't on the Menu.” Wow, a big smile and a hearty…”I’LL HAVE THE CATFISH” followed.
You see, TODAY the world has provided you a “Menu” of items to choose from…decisions to be made and perhaps the choices that are in front of you may not be what you have set in your heart or what you DESIRE for yourself or for someone else (Healing, Peace of Mind, Restored Relationships, Freedom from Addiction, Family Unity or Comfort in the face of Difficult Situations). However, the Word of God says:
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye DESIRE, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. (Mark 11:24; Matt 6:32-34 KJV)
Finish strong and don’t settle for wrong, you have more options than you can see in front of you on TODAY. Have a great Friday Eve and an even better weekend! Please Keep us in your prayers as my parents are traveling from Delaware to Maryland to celebrate Dad's birthday 🎈🎉🎊🕺👊👍🎂✔
The hatred of someone else's sin shouldn't give us a sense of being better than they are, nor does our hatred of someone else's sins impress God. However, the recognition, hatred and doing away with our own sins is what truly matters!
"Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil." (Proverbs 3:7 NKJV)
Cheerfully pleasing God is the main thing, and that’s what we aim to do, regardless of our conditions. Sooner or later we’ll all have to face God, regardless of our conditions. We will appear before Christ and take what’s coming to us as a result of our actions, either good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5:9-10 MSG)
Truth is that Easter Continues - Salvation Can Be Yours TODAY!!
Just as in the days of Jesus, some still ask the question that Pilate asked, "What is truth?"
Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. Pilot answer what is the truth? Are you like the world, are you like Pilate, are you like everyone who is still doubting the truth of Easter? HEAR the truth today - "The truth shall set you free!"
Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” (John 18:38 NKJV)
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6 NKJV)
Today is laced with a number of problems but I choose to look for the many possibilities that may initially present themselves as problems.
You see, it's really all about our perception. If I choose to see a problem, then it will indeed be problems that I will contend with all day. However, when I perceive a problem to be a possibility or an opportunity, then I can achieve the victory instead of caving in to defeat.
I perceive that those problems that await me today have already become my victories, even before I face them.
Faith statement: I declare that I can do ALL THINGS through Christ who strengthens me! Amen.
“You shall have no other gods before Me." (Exodus 20:3 NKJV)
Whoever and whatever you have allowed to control your decisions has become your God.
Seven nights I've closed my eyes and seven days they've opened to see a brand new day...days with purpose, possibilities and victories! During those same seven days, the devil has been concocting schemes to take you and I out, but God has and is protecting us.
This morning we need to not just say it, but truly begin to praise God when we think about ..."If it had not been for the Lord on our side, where would we be?" Now c'mon and praise Him!!
