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Pastor's Blog
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Monday, February 28 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/28: As parents feel for their children, GOD feels for those who fear him. Psalm 103:13 MSG; The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. NLT2; As a father loves and pities his children, so the Lord loves and pities those who fear Him [with reverence, worship, and awe]. AMP
Confess: Today I remember that God is MY FATHER & I belong to His incredible family! He loves me & shows compassion in my life. I am a GOD WORSHIPPER & keep Him FIRST in my life as well! - P. Rick
Sunday, February 27 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/27: How far has the LORD taken our sins from us? Farther than the distance from east to west! Psalm 103:12 CEV; He has taken our sins away from us as far as the east is from west. NCV; He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. NLT2
Confess: Today I declare sin has NO PART in my life! God has removed sins from me & I refuse to dwell of them or feel guilty over them. He that the SON has set free is free completely & totally! I am FREE from sin today! - P. Rick
Saturday, February 26 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/26: How great is God's love for all who worship him? Greater than the distance between heaven and earth! Psalm 103:11 CEV; As high as the sky is above the earth, so great is his love for those who respect him. NCV; For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. NLT2
Confess: As a worshipper of God I freely & fully experience God’s AMAZING incredible love in my life! And, I declare again, it is easy and natural (supernatural) for me to express God’s love even in heated moments! Amen! - P. Rick
Friday, February 25 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/25: He wraps you in goodness—beauty eternal. He renews your youth—you're always young in his presence. Psalm 103:5 MSG; Each day that we live, he provides for our needs and gives us the strength of a young eagle. CEV; He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! NLT2
Confess: Thank God for the freedom He has provided & a great country to live in. All my needs are PROVIDED for today! The Lord RENEWS & REFRESHES my life with His GOODNESS & His incredible PRESENCE! - P. Rick
Thursday, February 24 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/24: He redeems you from hell—saves your life! He crowns you with love and mercy—a paradise crown. Psalm 103:4 MSG; and protects us from death. His kindness and love are a crown on our heads.CEV; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; NASB
Confess: Today I’m protected from death & living the GOOD LIFE! Life is no longer the “pits” but is filled with LOVE & COMPASSION! I’ll look for opportunities to share the LIFE & LOVE of Christ with others! - P. Rick
Wednesday, February 23 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/23: He forgives your sins—every one. He heals your diseases—every one. Psalm 103:3 MSG; The LORD forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick, CEV
Confess: Today I’m THANKFUL that I’m FORGIVEN! Not only that but I’m very THANKFUL for HEALING for my body! I am confident today that God HEALS ALL my sicknesses & diseases! Amen! - P. Rick
Tuesday, February 22 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/22: O my soul, bless GOD, don't forget a single blessing! Psalm 103:2 MSG; Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, ESV; Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. NLT2
Confess: I am THANKFUL for all the BLESSINGS of God in my life. It is AMAZING all the BENEFITS God has for me! I will DECLARE all the GOOD things He has done for me! My life is a TESTIMONY to Him! - P. Rick
Monday, February 21 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/21: O my soul, bless GOD. From head to toe, I'll bless his holy name! Psalm 103:1 MSG; With all my heart I praise the LORD, and with all that I am I praise his holy name! CEV; Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. NLT2
Confess: Today it is a PRIVILEGE to BLESS & UPLIFT the Lord! I LOVE the Lord my God & serve Him with ALL MY HEART, soul, mind & strength! My life is ALL ABOUT God! - P. Rick
Sunday, February 20 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/20: Every generation of those who serve you will live in your presence. Psalm 102:28 CEV; The children of your people will live in security. Their children’s children will thrive in your presence. NLT2
Confess: My life’s goal is to SERVE the Lord! As a result I can confidently live in God’s PRESENCE & be aware of Him every day! Today I will flourish & thrive in everything I set my hand to do! - P. Rick
Saturday, February 19 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/19: He regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer. Psalm 102:17 ESV; He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute and will not despise their prayer. HCSB; He will answer the prayers of the needy; he will not reject their prayers. NCV
Confess: God PAYS ATTENTION to my prayers & will not REJECT any cries for help. No matter how desperate times may get I can ALWAYS DEPEND on Him! Thanks God! - P. Rick
Friday, February 18 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/18: Yet you, GOD, are sovereign still, always and ever sovereign. Psalm 102:12 MSG; Our LORD, you are King forever and will always be famous. CEV; But you, O LORD, remain forever. You are remembered throughout every generation. GW
Confess: God is SOVEREIGN, that is He is the SUPREME ruler over all! He is my KING, my LORD & my SAVIOR! Ultimately everything in life will turn around & bring Him glory & manifest good in my life as well! - P. Rick
Thursday, February 17 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/17: LORD, hear my prayer! Listen to my plea! Don’t turn away from me in my time of distress. Bend down to listen, and answer me quickly when I call to you. Psalm 102:1-2 NLT2
Confess: Thank God He HEARS & ANSWERS my prayers. In times of difficulties & distress He quickly answers & comes to my aid. I can COUNT on Him! - P. Rick
Wednesday, February 16 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/16: If anyone secretly says things against his neighbor, I will stop him. I will not allow people to be proud and look down on others. Psalm 101:5 NCV; I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors. I will not endure conceit and pride. NLT2
Confess: Today I WILL NOT listen to or speak any GOSSIP against anyone! I refuse to be around people who do. I can’t stand conceited or prideful people. Instead I will walk away & PRAY for them! - P. Rick
Tuesday, February 15 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/15: I refuse to take a second look at corrupting people and degrading things. I reject made-in-Canaan gods, stay clear of contamination. Psalm 101:3 MSG; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. ESV
Confess: Today I will be CAREFUL about what I watch, see or say! I am determined to live free from anything that would CONTAMINATE my life! I am the TEMPLE of the Holy Spirit & the BODY of Christ! I will always PLEASE Jesus! - P. Rick
Monday, February 14 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/14: I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; Psalm 101:2 ESV; I will be careful to live a blameless life— when will you come to help me? I will lead a life of integrity in my own home. NLT2
Confess: Blame, guilt & fear are NOT part of my life today. I walk & live in INTEGRITY! God will HELP me & I will be BLAMELESS @ home & everywhere else as well! Thank God for this victory in my life! have a blessed Valentine's Day! - P. Rick
Sunday, February 13 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/13: For GOD is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever. Psalm 100:5 MSG; For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. NLT2
Confess: God is GOOD all the time & ALL THE TIME God is GOOD! Today I bask in the GOODNESS of God that is manifesting in my life. I call for it, I command it, I expect GOOD to show up in the end! Amen! - P. Rick
Saturday, February 12 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/12: Enter with the password: "Thank you!" Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him. Psalm 100:4 MSG; Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. NLT2
Confess: Thanksgiving is a vital & continual part of my life. Entrance into the PRESENCE of God comes as I give THANKS to Him & PRAISE His incredible name! - P. Rick
Friday, February 11 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/11: Realize that the LORD alone is God. He made us, and we are his. We are his people and the sheep in his care. Psalm 100:3 GW; Acknowledge that the LORD is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. NLT2; Know (perceive, recognize, and understand with approval) that the Lord is God! It is He Who has made us, not we ourselves [and we are His]! We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. AMP
Confess: Today I have the APPROVAL of God in my life! And I am CONFIDENT that He will take care of every detail of my life too! Hallelujah! - P. Rick
Thursday, February 10 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/10: Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. Psalm 100:2 MSG; Worship the LORD with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. NLT2
Confess: When stress & pressure bear down on my life I WILL be JOYFUL in the Lord. Laughter is a daily part of my life. I am BLESSED to SING & worship God. His PRESENCE will manifest in my life today! - P. Rick
Wednesday, February 09 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/9: Make a JOYFUL noise to the LORD, all the earth! Psalm 100:1 ESV; Shout HAPPILY to the LORD, all the earth. GW; Shout TRIUMPHANTLY to the LORD, all the earth. HCSB
Confess: God ALWAYS causes me to TRIUMPHANT in Christ! Today I will happily & joyful SHOUT the victory God has brought to my life. Thanks God You are so awesome! - P. Rick
Tuesday, February 08 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/8: Moses and Aaron were two of your priests. Samuel was also one of those who prayed in your name, and you, our LORD, answered their prayers. Psalm 99:6 CEV; Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel also called on his name. They cried to the LORD for help, and he answered them. NLT2
Confess: Just like God hears Samuel, God HEARS & ANSWERS my prayers as well. Help comes right on time & victory is assured for me too! - P. Rick
Monday, February 07 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/7: Highly honor the LORD our God. Bow down at his footstool. He is holy! Psalm 99:5 GW; Exalt the LORD our God! Bow low before his feet, for he is holy! NLT2
Confess: Today I am DETERMINED to honor & exalt the Lord in all I do. I will speak in such a way that God is glorified as well! I do that with God’s help! Amen! - P. Rick
Sunday, February 06 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/6: GOD rules. On your toes, everybody! He rules from his angel throne—take notice! Psalm 99:1 MSG; THE LORD reigns, let the peoples tremble [with reverential fear]! He sits [enthroned] above the cherubim, let the earth quake! AMP
Confess: Yes, God RULES in life & in my life as well. No matter what chaos or difficulties I may face I DECLARE: God is on the THRONE! He turns things around in my life & brings the GREATER GOOD! Can I get an AMEN?- P. Rick
Saturday, February 05 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/5: Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody! Psalm 98:4-5 ESV
Confess: The JOY of the Lord is my strength! I am filled with happiness & joy today & I am expressing that through song & worship as well. - P. Rick
Friday, February 04 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/4: Sing a new song to the LORD! He has worked miracles, and with his own powerful arm, he has won the victory. Psalm 98:1 CEV; Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done wonderful deeds. His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power! NLT2
Confess: Today a NEW SONG is in my heart & I am SO thankful for the MIRACLES that take place in my life. God shows His POWER in my life & brings me to complete total VICTORY! AMEN! - P. Rick
Thursday, February 03 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/3: If you obey and do right, a light will show you the way and fill you with happiness. Psalm 97:11 CEV; Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right. NLT2; Light is sown for the [uncompromisingly] righteous and strewn along their pathway, and joy for the upright in heart [the irrepressible joy which comes from consciousness of His favor and protection]. AMP
Confess: There is no COMPROMISE in my life today! It is EASY to obey God & do what is RIGHT. God’s light shines on me & JOY fills my life as well. I am living & walking in the FAVOR of God! - P. Rick
Wednesday, February 02 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/2: GOD loves all who hate evil, And those who love him he keeps safe, Snatches them from the grip of the wicked. Psalm 97:10 MSG; Love the LORD and hate evil! God protects his loyal people and rescues them from violence. CEV
Confess: I LOVE what God loves & HATES what God hates. I am LOYAL to God & a good friend to all! No violence will prevail & no weapon will affect me today! It will not prosper or harm my life. Hallelujah. - P. Rick
Tuesday, February 01 2022
WORD 4 Today 2/1: The LORD is great and deserves our greatest praise! He is the only God worthy of our worship. Psalm 96:4 CEV; Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. NLT2
Confess: God is GREAT & I confidently PRAISE & WORSHIP Him today. He will bring out the BEST in my life in the end. Others may intend harm but God will TURN IT AROUND for my good. Thank you Lord! - P. Rick
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