Your Trophy Case

“Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God?”Galatians 1:10

Do you have a trophy case at home that house trophies or medallions from sports or maybe you have wild game mounted ‘heads’ that are trophies too if your accomplished feat of landing the big one? 

The only trophy we really need is from God and it is written on our hearts knowing we are doing work that honors him. I have received things for milestones in writing and they are nice but the best reward will be “well done good and faithful servant”. 

Certificates, awards, trophies are all nice for earthly accomplishments but only what is done for Christ will matter. 

PRAYER: I am grateful for being awarded things on this Earth and help me not get too puffed up as my reward is in Heaven. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Pray Bold Prayers

“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”1 John 5:14

Do you believe God hears, cares, heals, delivers, redeems, sets free, makes wrongs right? Do you believe for the seemingly impossible? Well then change up your prayer life and start praying like you mean it and as if you know things will be different. 

Don’t be a puny prayer warrior afraid to put your faith to work but believe for what mere men would scoff at saying “yeah right”. 

Today what is on your heart? Have you been around and around the prayer mountain well keep circling my friend. God is working and His timing is perfect. Be still. 

PRAYER: Lord I come to you today and say thanks for how you are working. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Senior Citizen, Elderly, Retired-Ugh

Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life.
If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit.
If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.Proverbs 9:11-12 NLT Bible gateway

When you have that 70th birthday reality hits. Many dread the 30th, 40th, 50th and so on and why is this? Because our culture has made older folks feel worthless but they are not. Older people have lived through lots and have much to contribute. 

If you are reading this and are ‘up there in years’ be grateful because God has blessed you to hang around and share your wisdom. Everyone has an expiration date and it is not something to fear if you know Jesus and know what awaits you. 

This world and its’ fountain of youth was never intended to be our eternal residence. Do what you can to stay healthy and viable and if you are mobile get out and walk or ride your bike. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Start a bucket list and enjoy life. 

PRAYER:Lord thank you for life and the miracle of this Earth I live on. Comfort those people who dread the end and give them hope. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

God Loves You

“When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place,  what is mankind that You are mindful of them, human beings that You care for them?^”   Psalm 8:3-4      

Do you ever feel all alone even when around many people? The enemy tactic is to make you feel isolated and sad. My friend guess what game over as God loves you and that is all that matters. 

When you feel left out, marginalized, intimidated and so much more know that God cares for you and loves you. After all He created you with a distinct purpose in mind. 

It may seem cliche so say “hey God loves you” but He does so over and over each and every day when you look around at all God created know you are very special to Him. 

PRAYER: Father I thank you for giving me my life and my purpose. Help me be reminded daily to shower your love on others. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Don’t Let Fear Win

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears” Psalm 34:4

Fear is a pretty strong emotion that can overwhelm and  overtake you if you allow it to,  you can decide if you will walk in faith or fear, trusting God or succumbing to Satan’s taunts. 

There is a battle raging inside of you between God and the devil no in between so who do you pledge your allegiance to?

Choose to not allow the enemy to torment you. Choose joy and laughter. Go shine Jesus’ love on someone today. 

PRAYER: Lord I will not cave to fear and Satan has no control over me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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Being Kind In An Unkind World

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”Ephesians 4:32

Being kind is a God thing. People who don’t know God or don’t love Him have a hard time demonstrating genuine kindness. 

I love traveling on planes or boats or whatever and in those travels  there is always an opportunity to be kind. On Tuesday 22 Sep I had opportunity to help a lady check in and get her boarding passes at American Airlines ticket counter while waiting in line where there was only one employee on duty. I used a kiosk to get her squared away. She thanked me. 

It isn’t hard to be nice. Try a smile. Try not judging. Try letting go of wrong thinking. Forgive people. Oh did I say smile! 

PRAYER:Father I choose to be kind and treat others how I wish to be treated. I pray for people who have mean spirit to be set free. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Gods’ Warnings

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”Proverbs 16:18

You have probably heard that pride comes before a fall and how true that is. Being puffed up and too self confident or thinking you are ‘above’ something or certain rules don’t apply to you. 

You can possibly be too proud to apologize to someone you have hurt. Or maybe too proud to think you don’t need help. Don’t let a prideful spirit keep you from doing the right thing. 

Think for a moment are you too proud to admit when you are wrong? What other areas of your life might you be exhibiting a prideful spirit? 

PRAYER: Father God forgive me if I have ever acted proud or haughty and hurt others by my actions. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Get Right With God

“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14

Do you ever find yourself saying you can’t stand someone referring to a politician or an actor or a news personality? Do you feel that type of talk is glorifying to God and what is the point anyway. Maybe change it up and start lifting up people you dislike. 

Psalm 66:18 says if you regard iniquity in your heart the Lord will not hear. You mean you can pray but if you, out of the same mouth, are cursing those made in the image of God where does it get you? 

Start trying to love those you would rather hate. Give it a try. When you are tempted to make ugly comments instead lift the person in prayer. Try it for a week and see how you feel. 

PRAYER: Lord all of creation is yours. Some of it may become warped and tarnished but you bring redemption. Help me pray for my enemies. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Prisoner Of Hope

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”Romans 12:12

‘You have to have  hope. You have to hope for something ‘was a line in the faith based movie Redeeming Love  when the ladies in the brothel who were basically sold into sex slavery in cowboy days of 1850 in this fictitious movie were chatting on a ‘break’. The main  character Angel played by Actress Abigail Cowen says “Never look back never look forward “ as her response. For a young woman back then stuck in a gold mining town brothel and controlled by a madam there may not have seemed to be a future. But God. 

This situation would seem hopeless and scary. Today sex trafficking is still going on. The Redeeming Love movie was loosely based on the book of Hosea. In the credits of the film the Redeeming Love Sanctuary was mentioned to help victims of sex trafficking. In our cushy little bubble we may not know junk like this is real and not too far. 

Most my readers are not involved in sex trafficking but we can pray for the victims. Everyone has hope. Nothing is beyond God’s reach. 

PRAYER: Lord comfort the hurting in our world such as the  children from broken homes, the children who are bullied, ladies whose hearts are hurt and so much more. Help your truth win out. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Zip It Up

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”James 1:19

Has someone made fun of you or said hurtful things to you and you just want so bad to scream or tell them off? It may be a family member or a friend but still it is best to take it to the Lord and remain calm.That is human nature giving you those emotions and it is not God’s plan. 

Live at peace as much as possible and give difficult people and situations to the Lord. Keep your heart and mind centered on things above. 

Be still and be quiet are the best things to do and pray. 

PRAYER: Father I choose to guard my heart from evil intent that the enemy tries to tempt me to do. In Jesus’ name. Amen.