WORD 4 Today 12/31: You will eat the old grain of the previous year and will clear out the old to make room for the new. Leviticus 26:10 HCSB; You will have such a surplus of crops that you will need to clear out the old grain to make room for the new harvest! NLT2; You will have such a surplus of crops that you won’t know what to do with them when the new harvest is ready! TLB

Confess: As I review this past year I’m reminded of all the BLESSINGS of God in my life.  I’ve got to CLEAR OUT the old to MAKE ROOM for the new things God has in store for me today!  The BLESSINGS of God make me RICH! Happy New Year! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/30: The one who loves us gives us an overwhelming victory in all these difficulties. Romans 8:37 GW; But in all these things we have full victory through God who showed his love for us. NCV; No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. NLT2

Confess: God is awesome & I am blessed.  Whatever difficulties or challenges I face, I’m reminded that God LOVES me & OVERWHELMING VICTORY is mine.  That victory is assured!  I declare this by faith today! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/29: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NKJV; And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. ESV; And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.NLT2

Confess: God is WORKING GOOD for me in every DETAIL of my life!  Whatever comes I overcome BECAUSE God is TURNING THINGS AROUND.  I KNOW this, I BELIEVE this, I RECEIVE this by faith! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/28: For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. 1 John 5:4 NKJV; For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. NLT2

Confess: Today I’m reminded that I’m a CHILD of God.  It is in my DNA to OVERCOME!  My victory is ASSURED through FAITH!  I will ALWAYS believe God no matter what circumstances may say. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/27: …Believe in the LORD your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper." 2 Chronicles 20:20 NKJV; Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be able to stand firm. Believe in his prophets, and you will succeed. NLT2

Confess: As a believer I declare SUCCESS & PROSPERITY in my life.  I BELIEVE GOD.  He will TURN things around & is working for my good!  No matter what comes I OVERCOME.  I will STAND FIRM & be continually blessed! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/26: Today I my 42nd anniversary.  Here is a verse I love to share: “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 NLT2

Confess: Whatever HARD times I’ve gone through God has ALWAYS been there & brought me THROUGH!  I will learn from these seasons & grow as a believer & give GLORY to God!  Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/25: And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 NKJV

Merry Christmas & Confess: With the angels I declare: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people He favors!" Luke 2:14 HCSB; As a believer this Christmas I proclaim the FAVOR & LIFE of God throughout this next year! Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/24: ‘Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible.’ Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.’ And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:36-38 NKJV 

Confess: Today I’m reminded that NOTHING is impossible with God.  Just like Mary I DECLARE: “Let is be TO ME according to YOUR WORD”!  AMEN! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/23: For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NKJV

Confess: Thank You Jesus for ALL YOU’VE DONE for me!  Today I declare I will live for You!  This Christmas CHRIST is the CENTER of my life.  Have a MERRY & BLESSED Christmas! Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/22: Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. Psalm 139:13–15 MSG

Confess:  As a CREATION of God I truly am MARVELOUSLY made!  I am MADE in the IMAGE & LIKENESS of God.  My life is to LIVE for His glory.  All I can say is WOW GOD, YOU’RE AWESOME! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/21: Is there any place I can go to avoid your Spirit? to be out of your sight? If I climb to the sky, you’re there! If I go underground, you’re there! If I flew on morning’s wings to the far western horizon, You’d find me in a minute you’re already there waiting! Psalm 139:7–10 MSG

Confess: Today my DESIRE is to be IN GOD’S PRESENCE!  My body is the TEMPLE of God!  I am aware where I go & what I do has to do with serving & living for God.  Whatever I do is done for GOD’S GLORY!- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/20: You know everything I’m going to say before I start the first sentence. I look behind me and you’re there, then up ahead and you’re there, too— your reassuring presence, coming and going. This is too much, too wonderful—I can’t take it all in! Psalm 139:4–6 MSG

Confess: Each day I am AMAZED at God & how much He LOVES ME!  I live CONFIDENTLY in God’s presence & I am AWARE of Him daily.  Whatever I do is to PLEASE & HONOR GOD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/19: God, investigate my life; get all the facts firsthand. I’m an open book to you; even from a distance, you know what I’m thinking. Psalm 139:1–2 MSG

Confess: God has ALL THE FACTS firsthand.  He UNDERSTANDS me & all my needs.  I CAST MY CARES on Him & He PROMISES to TAKE CARE OF ME!  He even knows what I think!  Wow you are AMAZING GOD!  - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/18: When I walk into the thick of trouble, keep me alive in the angry turmoil. With one hand strike my foes, With your other hand save me. Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal—don’t quit on me now. Psalm 138:7–8 MSG

Confess: Whatever I face in life today I KNOW God is at WORK.  He is WORKING for my GOOD & will ULTIMATELY work everything out FOR MY GOOD!  I CHOOSE to TRUST Him & keep Him FIRST in MY LIFE!- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/17: They’ll sing of what you’ve done: “How great the glory of God!” And here’s why: God, high above, sees far below; no matter the distance, he knows everything about us. Psalm 138:5–6 MSG

Confess: God is GREAT & GREATLY to BE PRAISED!  Singing & thanksgiving will come from my lips.  God is amazing.  He sees what’s going on and INTERVENES on my behalf.  God is SO GREAT & I am SO BLESSED! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/16: I kneel in worship facing your holy temple and say it again: “Thank you!” Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness; Most holy is your name, most holy is your Word. The moment I called out, you stepped in; you made my life large with strength. Psalm 138:2–3 MSG

Confess: Worship & praise are an ENJOYABLE part of my life!  I am so thankful for God’s love & incredible faithfulness.  I can COUNT ON God when I pray!  My life is GREAT & I am STRONG in the Lord! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/15: Thank you! Everything in me says “Thank you!” Angels listen as I sing my thanks. I kneel in worship facing your holy temple and say it again: “Thank you!” Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness; Most holy is your name, most holy is your Word.Psalm 138:1–2 MSG

Confess: My RESPONSE to God today is THANKSGIVING!  I will ALWAYS be THANKFUL for ALL the GOOD THINGS God has done!  I WORSHIP & PRAISE Him EVERY DAY!  He is WORTHY of my PRAISE & ETERNAL DEVOTION! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/14: God remembered us when we were down, His love never quits. Rescued us from the trampling boot, His love never quits. Takes care of everyone in time of need. His love never quits. Thank God, who did it all! His love never quits! Psalm 136:23–26 MSG

Confess: It is amazing to think that I AM ON THE MIND OF GOD,  He REMEMBERS ME & PLANS for my GOOD!  Whatever comes God is working for my benefit & blessing,  I THANK God for EVERYTHING will WORK OUT for MY GOOD.  I don’t have to understand just TRUST IN THE LORD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/13: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!…Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 136:1, 4 NLT; Thank God! He deserves your thanks. His love never quits.  Thank the miracle-working God, His love never quits. MSG

Confess: God is good & that goodness MANIFESTS in & through my life.  God does miracles so I EXPECT A MIRACLE to be released when needed.  The BLESSINGS of the Lord will manifest today, Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/12: Your name, O Lord, endures forever, Your fame, O Lord, throughout all generations.  For the Lord will judge His people, And He will have compassion on His servants. Psalm 135:13–14 NKJV; Your name, O Lord, endures forever; your fame, O Lord, is known to every generation. For the Lord will give justice to his people and have compassion on his servants. NLT

Confess: I BELIEVE in the NAME of Jesus Christ.  He is KING OF KINGS & LORD OF lords!  It is at the Name of Jesus that every knee will bow & every tongue confess that JESUS IS LORD!  Today I will live UP TO THE NAME of Jesus.  Also I will HONOR the family name as a CHRISTIAN!  AMEN! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/11: For I know that the Lord is great, And our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases He does, In heaven and in earth…Psalm 135:5–6 NKJV; I, too, give witness to the greatness of God, our Lord, high above all other gods.  He does just as he pleases—however, wherever, whenever. MSG

Confess: God is GREAT & GREATLY to be PRAISED!  PLEASING the Lord is my greatest desire!  God does WHATEVER He pleases & I desire to PLEASE Him each & every day.  My life brings JOY & PLEASURE to the Lord!  Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/10: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant.Psalm 135:3 NKJV; Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; celebrate his lovely name with music. NLT

Confess: God is GOOD & I am BLESSED. It is EASY for me to SING & SHOUT praises to God. Praise music will be vital each & every day. My DESIRE is to HONOR, REVERENCE & continually PRAISE the Lord! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/9: Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord; Praise Him, O you servants of the Lord! You who stand in the house of the Lord, In the courts of the house of our God, Psalm 135:1–2 (NKJV)

 Confess: PRAISE will be the FIRST THING out of my mouth IN THE MORNING & PRAISE will be LAST THING on my mind at night. It is my desire to ALWAYS praise the Lord & live to give Him ALL THE GLORY~ - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/8: Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the house of the Lord. Lift your hands toward the sanctuary, and praise the Lord. Psalm 134:1–2 NLT; Come, bless God, all you servants of God! You priests of God, posted to the nightwatch in God’s shrine, Lift your praising hands to the Holy Place, and bless God. MSG

Confess: Night or day I will PRAISE THE LORD.  Regardless of the circumstances, whether good or bad, I will PRAISE THE LORD.  Come what may I will PRAISE THE LORD.  My life’s desire is to ALWAYS PRAISE THE LORD!  - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/7: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1 NKJV; How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! NLT

Confess: Unity is essential in every endeavor in life. Harmony brings things together like the notes in a song. It truly is WONDERFUL & enjoyable to experience that kind of life! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/6: Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, And let Your saints shout for joy. Psalm 132:9 NKJV; May your priests be clothed in godliness; may your loyal servants sing for joy. NLT; Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness (right living and right standing with God); and let Your saints shout for joy! AMP

Confess: I PUT ON the whole armor of God, including the breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS. I am RIGHT WITH GOD & it is well with my soul. The RESULT will be JOY & REJOICING in & through my life! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/5: Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me [ceased from fretting]. Psalm 131:2 AMP; I’ve kept my feet on the ground, I’ve cultivated a quiet heart. Like a baby content in its mother’s arms, my soul is a baby content. MSG

Confess: Today I speak peace & calm into my life & day! I declare that I AM CONTENT & SATISFIED as well. Whatever happens today I know that GOD is IN CHARGE & I am BLESSED! I am NOT WORRIED about my day of any circumstances that happen. I TRUST THE LORD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/4: Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. Psalm 131:1 NLT; God, I’m not trying to rule the roost, I don’t want to be king of the mountain. I haven’t meddled where I have no business or fantasized grandiose plans. MSG

Confess: PRIDE is not a part of my life anymore. I don’t have to be IN CHARGE or CONTROLLING! God is IN CHARGE of my life! I FOLLOW Him & DO what He desires. My whole life is about PLEASING GOD not myself or other people! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/3: O Israel, hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is unfailing love. His redemption overflows. Psalm 130:7 NLT; O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is mercy and loving-kindness, and with Him is plenteous redemption. AMP

Confess: My HOPE is IN THE LORD.  His love & favor OVERFLOW in my life. I RECEIVE & RELEASE His mercy & kindness every day.  I LIVE like Jesus, ACT like Jesus & TALK like Jesus as well! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/2: I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn. Psalm 130:6 NLT; I am looking and waiting for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, I say, more than watchmen for the morning. AMP

Confess: My DESIRES are for God & for Him alone.  As the deer desires & pants for the water so my soul LONGS AFTER & THIRSTS for God.  My sole PURPOSE in life is for God.  I am a servant of the MOST HIGH.  I YIELD my life to Him! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 12/1: I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. Psalm 130:5 NLT; I wait for the Lord, I expectantly wait, and in His word do I hope. AMP

Confess: Faith gives SUBSTANCE, REALITY, to things hoped for!  Today I can COUNT ON & DEPEND on the Lord.  I TRUST FULLY on Him & His leading.  I will NOT FEAR the future or changing circumstances.  Any difficulty I face will ultimately be TURNED AROUND for my benefit!  - P. Rick