WORD 4 Today 1/31: GOD's a safe-house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times. Psalm 9:9 MSG; The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. ESV; The LORD defends those who suffer; he defends them in times of trouble. NCV

Confess: When suffering comes my way God is my SAFE-HOUSE.  He is my place of strength in ties of oppression or trouble.  He will turn things for my BENEFIT!— P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/30: You took over and set everything right; when I needed you, you were there, taking charge. Psalm 9:4 MSG; For you have judged in my favor; from your throne you have judged with fairness. NLT

Confess: Today I declare God is IN CHARGE of my life & He makes EVERYTHING RIGHT.  Things are turning in my FAVOR & things will WORK OUT for my BEST! - P. Ric

WORD 4 Today 1/29: I will find joy and be glad about you. I will make music to praise your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:2 GW

Confess: I praise God JOYFULLY, GLADLY & with my WHOLE heart.  My music always uplifts and glorifies the Lord Most High. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/28: I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart. I will tell all the miracles you have done. Psalm 9:1 NCV; I will thank Yahweh with all my heart; I will declare all Your wonderful works. HCSB

Confess: Praising God with ALL my HEART is my #1 priority today.  Also I will joyfully share all the MIRACLES He has done.  Praise the Lord! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/27: You put us in charge of your handcrafted world, repeated to us your Genesis-charge, Psalm 8:6 MSG; You let us rule everything your hands have made. And you put all of it under our power— CEV; You gave them charge of everything you made, putting all things under their authority— NLT

Confess: God put me IN CHARGE to RULE & REIGN.  He put all things under my authority & power.  As a citizen of Heaven & member of the KINGDOM I take this AUTHORITY seriously & joyfully.  Today I put my foot down and REFUSE to let the enemy have the upper hand.  God WINS & so do I! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/26: what are people that you should think about them, mere mortals that you should care for them?  Yet you made them only a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and honor. Psalm 8:4-5 NLT

Confess: It’s amazing, I’ve been made in the IMAGE of God as a SON/DAUGHTER of God to bring GLORY to God.  My crown brings honor to Him alone! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/25: Nursing infants gurgle choruses about you; toddlers shout the songs That drown out enemy talk, and silence atheist babble. Psalm 8:2 MSG; Psalm 8:2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. ESV

Confess: My mouth will ONLY praise & glorify God.  Strength is released as I PRAISE the Lord.  In the midst of difficulties I only utter PRAISE to God today! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/24: O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. Psalm 8:1 NLT; O LORD, our Lord, how excellent (majestic and glorious) is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory on [or above] the heavens. AMP

Confess: The Lord is GLORIOUS, His NAME fills the earth & overflows in my life.  His GLORY is seen in my life everyday & that GLORY fills the earth! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/23: You, God, are my shield, the protector of everyone whose heart is right. Psalm 7:10 CEV; God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right. NLT

Confess: My heart is RIGHT with God therefore protection & victory is assured.  God is my shield & strength today. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/22: Have compassion on me, LORD, for I am weak. Heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony. I am sick at heart. How long, O LORD, until you restore me? Psalm 6:2-3 NLT

Confess: In my weakness God’s compassion gives me strength.  In any physical or emotional suffering He RESTORES me fully! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/21: You are famous, GOD, for welcoming God-seekers, for decking us out in delight. Psalm 5:12 MSG; LORD, you bless those who do what is right; you protect them like a soldier’s shield. NCV

Confess: As a God-seeker I’m BLESSED & filled with JOY.  God PROTECTS me with an impenetrable shield! — P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/20: But you'll welcome us with open arms when we run for cover to you. Let the party last all night! Stand guard over our celebration. Psalm 5:11 MSG; But let everyone who trusts you be happy; let them sing glad songs forever. Protect those who love you and who are happy because of you. NCV

Confess: I TRUST God completely therefore I’m HAPPY & content in Him.  Protection is assured & happiness is the result today! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/19: Because of your great love, I can come into your Temple. Because I fear and respect you, I can worship in your holy Temple. Psalm 5:7 NCV

Confess: Because of God’s LOVE I have ENTRANCE into His presence.  And because I honor & respect Him I can easily and freely worship as well. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/18: LORD, every morning you hear my voice. Every morning, I tell you what I need, and I wait for your answer. Psalm 5:3 NCV;  In the morning You hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare [a prayer, a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart]. AMP

Confess: Every morning I PRAY to the Lord, every morning ANSWERS are released, every morning God SPEAKS to my heart. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/17: Open your ears to my words, O LORD. Consider my innermost thoughts.  Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, because I pray only to you. Psalm 5:1-2 GW

Confess: The Lord HEARS when I pray & pays ATTENTION when I call for help.  I will ONLY PRAY to Him today!  My answers are found IN HIM! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/16: I fall asleep in peace the moment I lie down because you alone, O LORD, enable me to live securely. Psalm 4:8 (GW) 

Confess: Because I’m SECURE in my faith in God I can & do SLEEP peacefully & restfully!  My sleep is sweet & REFRESHING! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/15: Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth. Psalm 57:11 NLT; May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth. GW

Confess: I make it my life’s goal to glorify and praise God every day.  His glory shines & reflects through my life continually.  I commit to EXTENDING the life of God wherever I go. May others see Jesus in me each day. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/14: Your love reaches higher than the heavens; your loyalty extends beyond the clouds. - Psalm 57:11 CEV; Your constant love reaches the heavens; your faithfulness touches the skies. - GNT

Confess: God’s love manifests in my life.  I walk & live in the love of God continually.  His faithfulness touches my life & through me reflects the glory of God. I am covered above and below with the amazing love of God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/13: I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. Psalm 57:9 NLT; I will praise you, Lord, for everyone to hear, and I will sing hymns to you in every nation. - CEV; I want to give thanks to you among the people, O Lord. I want to make music to praise you among the nations - GW

Confess: Today I make it a point to THANK & PRAISE God frequently.  I will sing, make music & uplift the Lord no matter who is around.  It’s a privilege to publicly praise God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/12: My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! Psalm 57:7 NLT; I am faithful to you, and you can trust me. I will sing and play music for you, my God. - CEV; I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you! NET

Confess: No matter what I face in life I am CONFIDENT in the Lord and His abilities.  Miracles and victory are a regular part of my life.  Breakthrough is assured and I will ALWAYS remain faithful, full of faith, to God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/11: Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth. Psalm 57:5 NLT; May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth. GW; May you, my God, be honored above the heavens; may your glory be seen everywhere on earth. CEV

Confess: As long as I breathe I will praise and exalt the Lord!  My light shines brightly today and God gets ALL the glory.  He is honored and lifted up and His glory is seen EVERYWHERE ! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/10: I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me. Psalm 57:2 NLT; I will cry to God Most High, Who performs on my behalf and rewards me [Who brings to pass His purposes for me and surely completes them]! AMP; I call to God, the Most High, to God, who supplies my every need. - GNT

Confess: When I pray, when I cry to God in desperation, I am CONFIDENT that He will answer and FULFILL His purposes for me.  He will bring those plans and purposes to fruition and completion in my life!  He will supply my every need. Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/9: Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by. Psalm 57:1 NLT; ...I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until destructive storms pass by. GW

Confess: Today I declare I look to Jesus and only to Him.  I am hidden, protected and covered in God’s incredible presence and experiencing His amazing grace! God’s got me covered until these destructive storms pass.  Amen thank you God!!! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/8: For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light. Psalm 56:13 NLT; You protected me from death and kept me from stumbling, so that I would please you and follow the light that leads to life. CEV

Confess: God is my protector and deliverer in times of trouble.  I will not stumble or trip up today.  It is my desire to PLEASE Him and WALK in the LIGHT that He provides. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/7: I will fulfill my vows to you, O God, and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help. Psalm 56:12 NLT; I will keep my promises to you, my God, and bring you gifts. CEV

Confess: I am a PROMISE KEEPER!  God is true to His Word and I always keep my word.  I will fulfill my promises to God and others and continually offer THANKSGIVING to Him today! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/6: I praise God for what he has promised; yes, I praise the LORD for what he has promised. I trust God. I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me? Psalm 56:10, 11 NLT; In God, Whose word I praise, in the Lord, Whose word I praise, In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? AMP

Confess: Today I’ll PRAISE God for His incredible promises.  I DECLARE the word and STAND on the promise.  All the promises of God are YES and I’ll say the AMEN, I agree with God not the contrary circumstances!- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/5: I thank you, High God—you're breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! Psalm 139:14 MSG; and I praise you because of the wonderful way you created me. Everything you do is marvelous! Of this I have no doubt. CEV; Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. NLT2

Confess: God is SO GOOD!  Today a NEW LIFE was welcomed into this world & I am REMINDED of the incredible FAITHFULNESS of God!  He LOVES me & is always there for me!  Happy Birthday Ryler James Martin (my grandson)! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/4: You've kept track of my every toss and turn through the sleepless nights, Each tear entered in your ledger, each ache written in your book. Psalm 56:8 MSG; You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. NLT2

Confess: Thank God He is AWARE of every difficulty I face & every sleepless night I’ve endured.  He even tracks the tears I’ve cried.  Wow God you are sooo awesome.  That ENCOURAGES me because GOD CARES about what I’m going through.  He is THERE all the time!- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/3: I praise God for his word. I trust God, so I am not afraid. What can human beings do to me? Psalm 56:4 NCV; I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? NLT2

Confess: This year my life will be BASED on God’s Word & lived for Him!  I’m thankful for all the PROMISES God has for me & I totally & fully TRUST in Him!  There is no need to fear anyone today.  God has the FINAL SAY!- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/2: You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 (NLT)

Confess: An INCREDIBLE year lays before me.  Whatever happens overflow & abundance will be the outcome.  The BEST is yet to come! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/1: Brothers and sisters, I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is ahead, Philippians 3:13 NCV

Confess: Forgetting, releasing, letting go of the past I push hard toward the glorious future God has for me.  No regrets, no doubts & no going back, only moving forward in this New Year.  I expect a happy & blessed new year! - P. Rick