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Pastor's Blog
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Thursday, January 31 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/31: God has spoken plainly, and I have heard it many times: Power, O God, belongs to you; unfailing love, O Lord, is yours. Surely you repay all people according to what they have done. Psalm 62:11-12 NLT2;
Confess: Hearing from God is a regular part of my day. Power & VICTORY comes from God alone. He will repay me & reward me for faithfully serving Him. I have so much to look forward to today! - P. Rick
Wednesday, January 30 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/30: So trust him absolutely, people; lay your lives on the line for him. God is a safe place to be. Psalm 62:8 MSG; Trust God, my friends, and always tell him each one of your concerns. God is our place of safety. CEV; O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Interlude NLT2
Confess: I confidently & completely TRUST the Lord today. I do lay my life on the LINE for Him. I let Him know my CONCERNS, pouring our my anxious thoughts & difficulties in my heart, then I can RELAX & watch Him work on my behalf. - P. Rick
Tuesday, January 29 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/29: My help and glory are in God —granite-strength and safe-harbor-God— Psalm 62:7 MSG; My salvation and my glory depend on God. God is the rock of my strength, my refuge. GW; My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. NLT2
Confess: I am STRONG in the Lord & completely SAFE in His arms. My VICTORY & HONOR come from Him. I am beyond the reach of any enemy attack today! Hallelujah! - P. Rick
Monday, January 28 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/28: Only God gives inward peace, and I depend on him. Psalm 62:5 CEV; God, the one and only— I'll wait as long as he says. Everything I hope for comes from him, so why not? MSG; Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. NLT2
Confess: Today I am REMINDED that I have the PEACE of God that passes any ability to understand what’s happening in my life. I totally & only DEPEND on God. My hope comes from Him & Him alone! - P. Rick
Sunday, January 27 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/27: He's solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul, An impregnable castle: I'm set for life. Psalm 62:2 MSG; God alone is the mighty rock that keeps me safe and the fortress where I am secure. CEV
Confess: On Christ the SOLID ROCK I stand. I have plenty of room to breath when the enemy attacks. I am secure in an “impregnable castle”. Therefore I am at peace & SAFE from any harm. - P. Rick
Saturday, January 26 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/26: God, the one and only— I'll wait as long as he says. Everything I need comes from him, so why not? Psalm 62:1 MSG; Only God can save me, and I calmly wait for him. CEV; I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. NLT2
Confess: ALL my NEEDS are supplied by God! I DEPEND only on Him! Therefore I can calmly & quietly be PATIENT for VICTORY is assured! In the end I WILL WIN! - P. Rick
Friday, January 25 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/25: And I'll be the poet who sings your glory— and live what I sing every day. Psalm 61:8 MSG; I will sing your praises forever and will always keep my promises. CEV; Then I will praise your name forever, and every day I will keep my promises. NCV
Confess: I ALWAYS keep my PROMISES to God & to others. I will SING & PRAISE the Lord. I will UPLIFT His NAME continually. My first response to adversity will be to PRAISE the Lord because I KNOW the OUTCOME! - P. Rick
Thursday, January 24 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/24: You've always taken me seriously, God, made me welcome among those who know and love you. Psalm 61:5 MSG; You heard my promises, and you have blessed me, just as you bless everyone who worships you. CEV
Confess: I am SERIOUS about God & He is SERIOUS about me! I am welcomed & AT HOME with Him. Being in His PRESENCE is a constant desire of mine. As a result I am BLESSED, I am BLESSED, I am BLESSED! Amen! - P. Rick
Wednesday, January 23 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/23: You are a strong tower, where I am safe from my enemies. Let me live with you forever and find protection under your wings, my God. Psalm 61:3-4 CEV; You've always given me breathing room, a place to get away from it all, A lifetime pass to your safe-house, an open invitation as your guest. MSG
Confess: Today I am reminded that in God’s HANDS I am SAFE from any difficulty or attack! I am PROTECTED & COVERED by my incredible ALMIGHTY GOD! Selah, think about that! - P. Rick
Tuesday, January 22 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/22: From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, Psalm 61:2 NLT; From the end of the earth will I cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed and fainting; lead me to the rock that is higher than I [yes, a rock that is too high for me]. AMP
Confess: Whenever I FEEL overwhelmed I pray to the Lord for help & He comes through EVERY TIME. No matter what I face today or how I feel my TRUST & CONFIDENCE is ALWAYS in the Lord! He’s never failed me or let me down or released His hold on my life! - P. Rick
Monday, January 21 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/21: Oh, please help us against our enemies, for all human help is useless. With God’s help we will do mighty things, for he will trample down our foes. Psalm 60:11, 12 NLT; O give us help against the adversary, for vain (ineffectual and to no purpose) is the help or salvation of man. Through God we shall do valiantly, for He it is Who shall tread down our adversaries. AMP
Confess: Where does my HELP come from? My HELP comes from the Lord! Through God’s help I will do AMAZING INCREDIBLE things. I can do ALL THINGS through Christ Who INFUSES me with power & strength! - P. Rick
Sunday, January 20 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/20: O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love. Psalm 59:17 NLT; Unto You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my Defense, my Fortress, and High Tower, the God Who shows me mercy and steadfast love. AMP
Confess: Singing & praising God is my FIRST RESPONSE to anything I may face today! God never fails and won’t let me down. I am CONFIDENT in His defense and protection over my life. He reveals Himself to me in amazing ways! All I can say is: WOW GOD! - P. Rick
Saturday, January 19 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/19: But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. Psalm 59:16 NLT; But I will sing about your strength, my God, and I will celebrate because of your love. You are my fortress, my place of protection in times of trouble. CEV
Confess: My songs today will be songs of PRAISE. God’s power & love are revealed to me each day. I am reminded & celebrate that He is my SAFE PLACE of protection in difficult times. Amen!!! - P. Rick
Friday, January 18 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/18: In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me. He will let me look down in triumph on all my enemies. Psalm 59:10 NLT; My God in His mercy and steadfast love will meet me; God will let me look [triumphantly] on my enemies (those who lie in wait for me). AMP
Confess: Even if everyone ABANDONS me God will always STAND with me & I will always STAND with Him. When everything is said & done VICTORY will be assured & I WILL TRIUMPH over my enemies! God ALWAYS brings me to total absolute victory!- P. Rick
Thursday, January 17 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/17: You are my strength; I wait for you to rescue me, for you, O God, are my fortress. Psalm 59:9 NLT; O my Strength, I will watch and give heed to You and sing praises; for God is my Defense (my Protector and High Tower). AMP
Confess: God is the SOURCE of my strength. I LOOK to Him & WAIT PATIENTLY for deliverance & breakthrough to manifest! I confidently know that He will bring me through any adversity or trouble I may face. I will sing praises to Him before anything changes and rejoice when manifestation arrives!- P. Rick
Wednesday, January 16 2019
WORD 4 Today 1/16: Then at last everyone will say, There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth. Psalm 58:11 NLT; Everyone will say, It's true! Good people are rewarded. God does indeed rule the earth with justice. - CEV
Confess: Yes it is TRUE, God REWARDS good people. God is GOOD & so am I! Blessings & rewards hunt me down. Unexpected CHECKS in the mail are coming my way! I declare this IN JESUS’ NAME, amen! - P. Rick
Tuesday, January 15 2019
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
Monday, January 14 2019
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
Sunday, January 13 2019
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
Saturday, January 12 2019
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
Friday, January 11 2019
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
Thursday, January 10 2019
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
Wednesday, January 09 2019
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
Tuesday, January 08 2019
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
Monday, January 07 2019
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
Sunday, January 06 2019
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
Saturday, January 05 2019
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
Friday, January 04 2019
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
Friday, January 04 2019
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
Wednesday, January 02 2019
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
Tuesday, January 01 2019
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
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