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Friday, January 31 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/31: Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. Psalm 119:115 NLT; All you worthless people, get away from me! I am determined to obey the commands of my God. CEV
Confess: Today I declare no evil or wicked person can stand to be around me for long. The anointing is on me & it reveals their heart. Because I am DETERMINED to obey & do what God’s word says they can’t hang around me for long. The conviction is too great. Praise the Lord! - P. Rick
Thursday, January 30 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/30: You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. Psalm 119:114 ESV; You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word. NASB; You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise. GNT
Confess: God is my defense and my place of security. I trust in the Lord and rest in my growing relationship with Him. My faith & hope are placed in His great & precious promises that are given to me. Thanks God I needed that! - P. Rick
Wednesday, January 29 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/29: I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. Psalm 119:113 NLT; The double-minded I despise, but Your law I love. BSB; Doubting ones I have hated, And Thy law I have loved. Young’s
Confess: I am LOYAL to the Lord and growing in FAITH. I REFUSE to doubt and I CHERISH God’s word! No matter the circumstances in my life or the criticisms aimed my direction I will ALWAYS stick with the LIVING WORD of God! - P. Rick
Tuesday, January 28 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/28: I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever, no matter what. Psalm 119:112 CEV; I have decided to obey your laws. They offer a reward that never ends. GW; I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. - NLT
Confess: I am fully persuaded and I’ve made up my mind to ALWAYS OBEY God’s word and follow His leading for my life. My reward comes from above, hallelujah. - P. Rick
Monday, January 27 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/27: Your written instructions are mine forever. They are the joy of my heart. Psalm 119:111 GW; They will always be my most prized possession and my source of joy. CEV
Confess: God’s Word is the most valuable thing that I possess. I take joy in discovering new things for my life from the word. And it is EASY for me to follow directions and receive corrections from the word. - P. Rick
Sunday, January 26 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/26: Some merciless people are trying to trap me, but I never turn my back on your teachings. Psalm 119:110 CEV; The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments. NLT
Confess: Regardless of what people may say or do I’m always aware of Gods message for me today. His word is FRESH & RELEVANT for my life and anything I may face. I will always lean on Him and follow the direction of His Word. - P. Rick
Saturday, January 25 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/25: My life is constantly in danger, yet I do not forget your instruction. Psalm 119:09 CSB; I never forget your teachings, although my life is always in danger. CEV; I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law. GNT
Confess: No matter what dangers or challenges I may face today I’m always aware of Gods amazing presence in my life. Because the Lord is my shepherd I have everything I need. He always provides for me and protects me. I’m covered by God Himself. - P. Rick
Friday, January 24 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/24: Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your rules. Psalm 119:108 ESV; Accept my offerings of praise and teach me your laws. - CEV
Confess: Today I’m determined to praise the Lord. No matter what is happening I will find a way to give God the glory. I know that everything will turn for my good and benefit. I choose to see the blessings of God and learn in adversity. Jesus is Lord and I’m blessed. - P. Rick
Thursday, January 23 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/23: I have suffered much, O LORD; restore my life again as you promised. - Psalm 119:107 NLT; I am in terrible pain! Save me, LORD, as you have promised. - CEV
Confess: Whatever suffering, troubles or affliction that comes my way, God always causes me to triumph and overcome. He restores my soul and revives my life. Whatever pain or suffering I’m faced with God will grant me the VICTORY. - P. Rick
Wednesday, January 22 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/22: I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. Psalm 119:106 NLT; Your laws are fair, and I have given my word to respect them all. - CEV; I took an oath, and I will keep it. I took an oath to follow your regulations, which are based on your righteousness. - GW
Confess: I am committed to keep my word. I’ve promised to live my life in LIGHT of Gods revealed word to me. I ALWAYS do what is right by God! - P. Rick
Tuesday, January 21 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/21: Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 NLT; Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk. CEV; Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path. NET
Confess: Today I declare that God’s word brings light and illumination to my life. My decisions are guided in LIGHT of God’s word. When I don’t know what to do or how to proceed I just need a little MORE LIGHT from the word of God. - P. Rick
Monday, January 20 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/20: You have been my teacher, and I won't reject your instructions. Psalm 119:102 CEV; I haven’t turned away from your regulations, for you have taught me well. NLT
Confess: Today I’m reminded I’m TAUGHT by the Lord. I am always looking for the lessons and wisdom God wants to impart into my life! - P. Rick
Sunday, January 19 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/19: I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word. Psalm 119:101 NLT; I obey your word instead of following a way that leads to trouble. CEV
Confess: My choices today will be to choose good over evil, blessing over cursing and looking for the best in others not the worst. I say NO to evil and YES to good. - P. Rick
Saturday, January 18 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/18: Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws. I am even wiser than my elders, for I have kept your commandments. Psalm 119:99, 100 NLT; I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. ESV
Confess: I will begin and end my day thinking and contemplating God’s word. As a result I have insight and understanding far beyond my years or experience. I am protected from traps of the enemy and open to the possibilities God is giving me today! - P. Rick
Friday, January 17 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/17: Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide. Psalm 119:98 NLT; Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies. - GNT
Confess: God’s Word is always on my mind. I am protected and guided every day by the Word. I always make decisions and choices based on what the the Bible says. - P. Rick
Thursday, January 16 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/16: Oh, how I love your teachings! They are in my thoughts all day long. Psalm 119:97 GW; Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. NLT2; Oh, how I love all you've revealed; I reverently ponder it all the day long. MSG
Confess: Today I’m determined to MEDITATE & PONDER the Word of God. God’s Word is constantly in my thoughts on on my heart. God keeps His word & I keep my word too!- P. Rick
Wednesday, January 15 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/15: I have seen that everything [human] has its limits and end [no matter how extensive, noble, and excellent]; but Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity]. Psalm 119:96 AMP; I have seen a limit to everything else, {but} your commandments have no limit. GW; Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit. NLT2
Confess: I may face limitations in my life today. But I’m reminded that there are NO LIMITS with God. His Word is not bound or chained. I am FREE & FULFILLED in Him. - P. Rick
Tuesday, January 14 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/14: I am Yours, therefore save me [Your own]; for I have sought (inquired of and for) Your precepts and required them [as my urgent need]. Psalm 119:94 AMP; I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. NLT2
Confess: I belong to God & He belongs to me. I seek His will & word for my life. I work HARD obeying His commands. - P. Rick
Monday, January 13 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/13: I will never forget your guiding principles, because you gave me a new life through them. Psalm 119:93 GW; I will never lay aside your laws, for you have used them to restore my joy and health. TLB; But I'll never forget the advice you gave me; you saved my life with those wise words. MSG
Confess: Let me be reminded today I have NEW LIFE, joy & health through following advice in God’s Word. He gives me a FRESH WORD for the day! I receive it by faith. - P. Rick
Sunday, January 12 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/12: Unless Your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. Psalm 119:92 AMP; If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. NLT2
Confess: I enjoy God’s Word & take delight in hearing from Him. That joy carried me through difficult times. The joy of the Lord, from the Lord, is my source of strength! - P. Rick
Saturday, January 11 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/11: All things continue to this day because of your laws, because all things serve you. Psalm 119:91 NCV; Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. NLT2; Your Word and truth are dependable as ever; that's what you ordered—you set the earth going. MSG
Confess: God said it, I believe it, that settles it! Everything serves God’s plan for my life. No good thing will He withhold from me today. I can depend on divine intervention when it is needed in my life! - P. Rick
Friday, January 10 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/10: Your loyalty will go on and on; you made the earth, and it still stands. Psalm 119:90 NCV; Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. NLT2
Confess: God is always FAITHFUL & LOYAL in my life. I am determined to be FAITHFUL & LOYAL to Him all my life! - P. Rick
Thursday, January 09 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/9: Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven [stands firm as the heavens]. Psalm 119:89 AMP; Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. ESV; What you say goes, GOD, and stays, as permanent as the heavens. MSG
Confess: God’s Word is PERMANENTLY settled in Heaven. I STAND on & RELY on His Word on earth. His Word is ESTABLISHED in my heart as well! - P. Rick
Wednesday, January 08 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/8: Revive me according to Your lovingkindness, So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth. Psalm 119:88 NKJV; In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your laws. NLT2; In your great love revive me so I can alertly obey your every word. MSG
Confess: God’s love REVIVES my soul & STRENGTHENS my life. It is EASY for me to OBEY & KEEP the Word of the Lord! - P. Rick
Tuesday, January 07 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/7: All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. Psalm 119:86 NLT2; All Your commandments are faithful and sure. [The godless] pursue and persecute me with falsehood; help me [Lord]! AMP
Confess: Whenever anyone tries to hurt me God will PROTECT me. They may say all manner of evil against me but I will always TRUST the Lord & RELY on His Word. No weapon formed against me will prosper or succeed. I am BLESSED from the Lord! - P. Rick
Monday, January 06 2020
WORD 4 Today 1/6: My soul languishes and grows faint for Your salvation, but I hope in Your word. Psalm 119:81 AMP; I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. NLT2
Confess: My hope is totally in the Word of God. I do not live by bread alone but by EVERY WORD that proceeds from the Word of God! God’s Word is priority in my life & New Year! - P. RicK
Sunday, January 05 2020
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
Sunday, January 05 2020
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 03 2020
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
Thursday, January 02 2020
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 final outcome. The BEST is yet to come to me! - P. Rick
Wednesday, January 01 2020
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; …This is what I do: I don't look back, I lengthen my stride, and GW; …I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, NLT2
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. - P. Rick
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