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Pastor's Blog
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Saturday, November 30 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/30: The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law. Psalm 119:51 NIV; The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. - NLT; Conceited people sneer at me, but I obey your Law. CEV
Confess: No matter how arrogant people are towards me today I will ALWAYS be a DOER & BELIEVER of the Word. It doesn’t make any difference what people think or say about me. I’m proud to be a BIBLE BELIEVING Christian! - P. Rick
Friday, November 29 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/29: Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. Psalm 119:50 NLT; When I am hurting, I find comfort in your promise that leads to life. - CEV
Confess: Whatever hurts or pain I face today I ALWAYS will find help & hope in God’s word. The helper, the Holy Spirit will bring the WORD ALIVE to me today! When I look in the WORD it will speak to me & revive me as well. - P. Rick
Thursday, November 28 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/28: Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. Psalm 119:49 NLT; Don't forget your promise to me, your servant. I depend on it. CEV; Remember Your word to Your servant; You have given me hope through it. HCSB
Confess: Gods promises ALWAYS come to pass. Even if it takes a long time God always keeps His promises. My HOPE & FAITH is dependent on Gods incredible faithfulness. I am reminded this thanksgiving to be filled with gratitude as well. 😁 happy thanksgiving!!! - P. Rick
Wednesday, November 27 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/27: I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. Psalm 119:48 NLT; I love and respect them and will keep them in mind. CEV; I shall lift my hands to your commandments which I have loved; I shall meditate in your commandments and I shall be glorified in your faith! Aramaic Bible
Confess: It is fun to meditate on & contemplate Gods word. Whenever I take a stand in faith God receives the glory & I walk in victory. - P. Rick
Tuesday, November 26 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/26: I find pleasure in obeying your commands, because I love them. Psalm 119:47 GNT; Your commandments, which I love, make me happy. GW
Confess: Today I’m Reminded it is a PLEASURE to do what I love doing. I LOVE, I ENJOY, I gladly read & APPLY God’s word to my life. It makes me happy to discovery and use the Word in many situations life brings to me. - P. Rick
Monday, November 25 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/25: I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. Psalm 119:45 NLT; I will walk freely in an open place because I study your precepts. CSB; I will live in perfect freedom, because I try to obey your teachings. GNT
Confess: I’m FREE in Christ & I am a devoted follower of Jesus! There is no bondage in my life. He that the son sets free is completely free. I love doing what God wants. It is as easy & natural as breathing. - P. Rick
Sunday, November 24 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/24: I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever. Psalm 119:44 NLT; I will follow your teachings forever and ever. GW
Confess: Doing God’s word & obeying it comes supernaturally. I love doing what God says & closely following His word for my life! - P. Rick
Saturday, November 23 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/23: I rely on your laws! Don't take away my chance to speak your truth. Psalm 119:43 CEV; Enable me to speak the truth at all times, because my hope is in your judgments. GNT; Do not take so much as a single word of truth from my mouth. My hope is based on your regulations. GW
Confess: Today I’m committed to speaking the truth & nothing but the truth. Honesty & integrity are a vital part of my life. I rely on God & His word everyday. - P. Rick
Friday, November 22 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/22: May I experience your loyal love, O LORD, and your deliverance, as you promised. Psalm 119:41 NET; Let your blessings reach me, O LORD. Save me as you promised. GW
Confess: God’s loyal & loving to me & I'm loyal & loving to Him as well. Today I declare “I’m blessed, I’m blessed,I’m blessed! - P. Rick
Thursday, November 21 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/21: I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Psalm 119:40 NLT; I long for your teachings. Be true to yourself and let me live. CEV; I long for your guiding principles. Give me a new life in your righteousness. GW
Confess: My life is RENEWED everyday by FAITH in Him. I’m a TRUE DEVOTED follower of Jesus. God gives me LIFE in the WORD, promises to live by and direction when needed. Wow God! - P. Rick
long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. Psalm 119:40 NLT; I long for your teachings. Be true to yourself and let me live. CEV; I long for your guiding principles. Give me a new life in your righteousness. GW
Confess: My life is RENEWED everyday by FAITH in Him. I’m a TRUE DEVOTED follower of Jesus. God gives me LIFE in the WORD, promises to live by and direction when needed. Wow God! - P. Rick
Wednesday, November 20 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/20: Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. Psalm 119:39 NLT; Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, Your judgments are good. HCSB; Your wonderful teachings protect me from the insults that I hate so much. - CEV
Confess: Nothing will hinder me from DOING God’s word today. Shame & disgrace are far from me because I’m insulated by the Word! I’m protected you God Himself. Hallelujah ! - P. Rick
Tuesday, November 19 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/19: Establish Your word and confirm Your promise to Your servant, which is for those who reverently fear and devotedly worship You. Psalm 119:38 AMP; Establish Your word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You. NKJV
Confess: Today I declare & decree that God’s LIVING WORD is ESTABLISHED firmly in my heart. I’ll not be sway by circumstances. I’m STRONG in my faith. - P. Rick
Monday, November 18 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/18: Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity (idols and idolatry); and restore me to vigorous life and health in Your ways. Psalm 119:37 AMP; Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. ESV; Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. NLT2
Confess: Today I am COMMITTED to remaining PURE in God’s eyes. I’ll not let any unclean thing before my eyes. - P. Rick
Sunday, November 17 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/17: Incline my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetousness (robbery, sensuality, unworthy riches). Psalm 119:36 AMP; Direct my heart toward your written instructions rather than getting rich in underhanded ways. GW; Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! NLT2
Confess: My heart EAGERLY follows God’s Word. I am NOT covetous for riches or money. God is MY SOURCE! I look to Him not my job or ability to make income. My supply comes from the Lord! - P. Rick
Saturday, November 16 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/16: Lead me on the path of your commandments, because I am happy with them. Psalm 119:35 GW; Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. NLT2; Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway! MSG
Confess: Today I easily FOLLOW God’s Word. The JOY of the Lord is my STRENGTH & I LOVE being a DOER of the Word! - P. Rick
Friday, November 15 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/15: Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law; yes, I will observe it with my whole heart. Psalm 119:34 AMP; Give me insight so I can do what you tell me— my whole life one long, obedient response. MSG
Confess: Today I declare I am OBEDIENT to God’s REVEALED Word in my life. I have INSIGHT & UNDERSTANDING & wholeheartedly follow God’s Word. It gives LIGHT to my feet & to my path.- P. Rick
Thursday, November 14 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/14: I will [not merely walk, but] run the way of Your commandments, when You give me a heart that is willing. Psalm 119:32 AMP; I will eagerly pursue your commandments because you continue to increase my understanding. GW; I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding. NLT2
Confess: I eagerly pursue God’s Word of Life today! My heart is WILLING & I easily UNDERSTAND the Word as well. - P. Rick
Wednesday, November 13 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/13: I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame! Psalm 119:31 ESV; I cling to your laws. LORD, don’t let me be put to shame! NLT2; I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me; GOD, don't let me down! MSG
Confess: I trust in the Lord with ALL my heart & I have CONFIDENCE in His Word today! God will NEVER let me down. He always LIFTS me UP! - P. RicK
Tuesday, November 12 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/12: I have chosen the way of truth and faithfulness; Your ordinances have I set before me. Psalm 119:30 AMP; I choose the true road to Somewhere, I post your road signs at every curve and corner. MSG
Confess: Everyday I’m a STUDENT of God’s Word. It is easy to be a DOER of the Word! I share God’s Word with anyone I may meet & I have CHOSEN to put His Word FIRST in my life! - P. Rick
Monday, November 11 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/11: Take [with me] your share of the hardships and suffering [which you are called to endure] as a good (first-class) soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3 AMP; When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. - MSG
Confess: Today is Veteran’s Day & I want to bless & honor those who have served their country. As a believer I’ll endure any hardship in living for the Lord! I want to be just like JESUS! - P. Rick
Sunday, November 10 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/10: Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. Psalm 119:29 - NLT2; Barricade the road that goes Nowhere; grace me with your clear revelation. - MSG
Confess: I am a CHRISTIAN & I live by the integrity of God’s Word! Lying & deception WILL NOT be a part of my life. I live & love the truth that has set me free. I love God’s Word! - P. Rick
Sunday, November 10 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/10: Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. Psalm 119:29 - NLT2; Barricade the road that goes Nowhere; grace me with your clear revelation. - MSG
Confess: I am a CHRISTIAN & I live by the integrity of God’s Word! Lying & deception WILL NOT be a part of my life. I live & love the truth that has set me free. I love God’s Word! - P. Rick
Saturday, November 09 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/9: My life dissolves and weeps itself away for heaviness; raise me up and strengthen me according to [the promises of] Your word. Psalm 119:28 AMP; I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. NLT2; My sad life's dilapidated, a falling-down barn; build me up again by your Word. MSG
Confess: No matter what may come on any given day, sadness or gladness God’s Word will be the source of encouragement & strength. Thank God His Word is a vital part of my life today! - P. Rick
Friday, November 08 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/8: Jacob-wrestling God fights for us, GOD of angel armies protects us. Psalm 46:7 MSG; The LORD All-Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our fortress. CEV; The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude NLT2
Confess: If God is FOR me what else matters? God is ALL POWERFUL & has my back. He is my fortress & surrounds & protects me. No fear & no worry bothers me today! - P. Rick
Thursday, November 07 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/7: Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. Psalm 119:27 NLT; Make me understand the way of Your precepts; so shall I meditate on and talk of Your wondrous works. - AMP
Confess: When I consider the word, when I meditate on scripture it COMES ALIVE to me. I’m a DOER of God’s word. I faithfully put it into practice today. Even if when it’s hard I do the Word, even when it’s unpopular I do the Word. I am a DOER of the word!-P. Rick
Wednesday, November 06 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/6: My earthly life cleaves to the dust; revive and stimulate me according to Your word! - Psalm 119:25 AMP; give me life according to your word! - GW; Let your teachings breathe new life into me. - CEV
Confess: Today I serve the God of life Who revives me with the WORD OF LIFE so I can live an ABUNDANT LIFE. Amen! I am REVIVED & thrive everyday. - P. Rick
Tuesday, November 05 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/5: I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. - Psalm 119:20 NLT; What I want most and at all times is to honor your laws. - CEV; My soul is overwhelmed with endless longing for your regulations. - GW
Confess: The most important thing in my life is Pleasing God. My hearts innermost desire & longing is to live for His glory. God I’m overwhelmed with desire to serve you. - P. Rick
Monday, November 04 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/4: Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey your word. Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. Psalm 119:17, 18 NLT; Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live; and I will observe Your word [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying it]. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law. - AMP
Confess: God is GOOD & I am TOTALLY BLESSED! I love God & His Word today. I always look for opportunities to testify of the miraculous things He has done. It is easy to obey God’s Word because GOOD is always the outcome.- P. Rick
Sunday, November 03 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/3: I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Psalm 119:15, 16 NLT; I will meditate on Your precepts and have respect to Your ways [the paths of life marked out by Your law]. I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. - AMP
Confess: Study of GOD’S amazing Word is a daily part of my life. When GOD’S Word enlightens my life I simply DO what it says. It is easy for me to be a DOER of the Word! - P. Rick
Saturday, November 02 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/2: I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 NLT; Your word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against You. - AMP
Confess: Learning & memorizing scripture is a part of my daily life. It is easy for me to commit God’s word to memory. His imparted Word keeps & protects me from sin. I’m an overcomer with God’s Word on the tip of my tongue. - P. Rick
Friday, November 01 2019
WORD 4 Today 11/1: I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. Psalm 119:10 NLT; With my whole heart have I sought You, inquiring for and of You and yearning for You; Oh, let me not wander or step aside [either in ignorance or willfully] from Your commandments. - AMP
Confess: Today I whole heartedly seek after God & His best for my life. He protects me and watches over me helping me avoid any traps of the enemy! I declare “I have a HEART FOR God!” - P. Rick
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