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 times of oppression or trouble.  He will turn things for my BENEFIT!  God is GOOD & I am BLESSED! — 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.  God will bring good out of even he darkest moments of my life!  Things are turning in my FAVOR & things will WORK OUT for my BEST!  Praise God! - P. Rick

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.  It is so easy to find things to PRAISE GOD for 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.  God loves me, takes care of me & protects me.  I’m part of the family of God.  My crown brings honor & glory 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: It is WONDERFUL what comes from babies & toddlers.  They CONTINUALLY PRAISE God.  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! Today I declare VICTORY IN THE NAME of JESUS! - 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: Today I know that God has my back!  I confidently say: My heart is RIGHT with God therefore protection & victory is assured.  God is my shield & strength today. Hallelujah!  - 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!  The JOY of the Lord is my strength!  I am STRONG IN THE LORD.  As my day so shall my strength be.  Glory to God! - 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: God protects me from all evil.  I daily use my SHIELD of FAITH.  As a God-seeker I’m BLESSED & filled with JOY.  God PROTECTS me with an impenetrable shield & BLESSES me continually! — 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.  He meets all my needs & provides for me daily.  I rejoice in the Lord & am glad.  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.  As a believer I can BOLDLY come into His presence with THANKSGIVING in my heart.  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. God knows the needs I have, I trust Him completely & cast ALL MY CARES on Him.  Everything will be all right! - 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 am confident He ANSWERS MY PRAYER because I will ONLY PRAY to Him IN FAITH!  My answers are found IN HIM! HALLELUJAH! - 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; In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. NLT

Confess: Because I’m SECURE in my faith in God I can & do SLEEP peacefully & restfully!  My sleep is sweet & REFRESHING! I easily go to sleep because I CAST ALL MY CARES on God & He TAKES CARE of me! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/15: You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. Psalm 4:7 NLT; You have put more joy and rejoicing in my heart than [they know] when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly. AMP

Confess: Joy & rejoicing are a large part of my life.  God gives me almost more joy than I can handle!  The joy of the Lord is my strength.  Praise God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/14: Why is everyone hungry for more? "More, more," they say. "More, more." I have God's more-than-enough, Psalm 4:6 MSG

Confess: Today I am SATISFIED with the BLESSINGS of God in my life.  There is no coveting what others possess.  I have MOR THAN ENOUGH with God’s provision & blessings! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/13: Do what is right as a sacrifice to the LORD and trust the LORD. Psalm 4:5 NCV; Offer just and right sacrifices; trust (lean on and be confident) in the Lord. AMP

Confess: My life is ALIGNED with the PURPOSES of God.  I ALWAYS do what is right & keep on TRUSTING in the Lord with all my heart! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/12: Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude Psalm 4:4 NLT

Confess: Today anger does not control me I control any anger in my life.  Any anger or passion will be directed in SERVING THE LORD. I will pause, breath, & remain silent instead of impulsively responding in sin.  - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/11: You know that the LORD has chosen for himself those who are loyal to him. The LORD listens when I pray to him. Psalm 4:3 NCV; You can be sure of this: The Lord set apart the godly for himself. The Lord will answer when I call to him. NLT 

Confess: THE LORD has SET APART the godly.   I am LOYAL & COMMITTED to God & consistent in my faith in Him.  God LISTENS & answers my prayers.  Victory is assured. Hallelujah! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/10: Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1 NLT

Confess: God ANSWERS my prayers & releases me from any trouble in my life.  When I pray HE RESPONDS & victory is assured!  I am experiencing His mercy & grace immensely today! I CAN DO all things THROUGH CHRIST! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/9: Victory comes from you, O LORD. May you bless your people. Interlude Psalm 3:8 NLT; Salvation belongs to the Lord; May Your blessing be upon Your people. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! AMP

Confess: My victory, my success is due entirely to the Lord.  Whatever comes I OVERCOME!  Today I walk in the BLESSINGS & FAVOR of God!  Pause & calmly think about that! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/8: I sleep and wake up refreshed because you, LORD, protect me. Psalm 3:5 CEV; I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the LORD sustained me. ESV

Confess: I am entitled to restful & refreshing sleep today.  The Lord protects & sustains me therefore I don’t worry about anything!  I have NO WORRIES for I cast all my cares on Him.  I am assured that He will take care of me! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/7: But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. Psalm 3:3 NLT; But you, God, shield me on all sides; You ground my feet, you lift my head high; MSG

Confess: God PROTECTS me He SHIELDS me & covers me!  I LIVE for His GLORY and love to HONOR Him.  I can HOLD my head HIGH rejoicing in my relationship with the LORD!  God is good & I am blessed! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/6: Serve the Lord with reverent awe and worshipful fear; rejoice and be in high spirits with trembling [lest you displease Him]. Psalm 2:11 AMP

Confess: Serving & pleasing God is my HIGHEST desire.  My life is a testimony to the GOODNESS & PROVISION of God.  Today I live only for Him! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/5: Let me tell you what GOD said next. He said, "You're my son, And today is your birthday.” Psalm 2:7 MSG 

Confess: I’m MADE in the IMAGE of God & I’m a SON/DAUGHTER of God.  Today I’ll celebrate my spiritual birthday.  Thanks God for including me in your family. (Also happy 4th birthday to Ryler my grandson.) - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/4: But they delight in doing everything God wants them to, and day and night are always meditating on his laws and thinking about ways to follow him more closely. Psalm 1:2 TLB

Confess: My life is aligned with God’s Word.  I joyfully do what God wants me to do and I follow Him completely & closely. Today I declare I am a DOER OF THE WORD & I invest my life in God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 1/3: They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. Psalm 1:3 NLT; And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]. - AMP

Confess: Today I declare I am PLANT & FRUITFUL in God’s Kingdom.  Whatever I do is done for the glory of God. My leaves will not wither or fade. Standing on the Word of God I am destined for prosperity & success.  - 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!  Blessings, prosperity, favor & wisdom are at hand!  Declaring OVERFLOW this new year! - P. Rick

Happy New Year - 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. - P. Rick