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Pastor's Blog
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Saturday, March 30 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/30: You're all I want in heaven! You're all I want on earth! Psalm 73:25 MSG; In heaven I have only you, and on this earth you are all I want. CEV; As long as I have you, I don't need anyone else in heaven or on earth.GW; Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. NLT2
Confess: Serving God & living for Him is the DESIRE of my heart & the PURPOSE of my life! I am totally COMMITTED to God & His will for my life! - P. Rick
Friday, March 29 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/29: You wisely and tenderly lead me, and then you bless me. Psalm 73:24 MSG; Your advice has been my guide, and later you will welcome me in glory. CEV; You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. NLT2
Confess: God’s ADVICE guides me & leads me every day. God’s blessings are my DESTINY. No matter what happens today God’s GOODNESS will result in the end! Amen! - P. Rick
Thursday, March 28 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/28: It was hard for me to understand all this! Then I went to your temple, and there I understood what will happen to my enemies. You will make them stumble, never to get up again. They will be terrified, suddenly swept away and no longer there. They will disappear, Lord, despised like a bad dream the morning after. Psalm 73:16-20 (CEV)
Confess: God’s enemies are my enemies. I leave them in God’s hands & refuse to curse them or take revenge. God will work on my behalf because I am a SERVANT of the Lord! His will is my will, His way is my way! Always & forever! - P. Rick
Wednesday, March 27 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/27: No doubt about it! God is good— good to good people, good to the good-hearted. Psalm 73:1 MSG; God is indeed good to Israel, to the pure in heart. HCSB; Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure. NLT2
Confess: I am CONFIDENT that God is good! No matter what bad things may happen in life today, I’ll always declare the GOODNESS of God to the pure in heart! I am blessed for I ALWAYS see God working for my good! - P. Rick
Tuesday, March 26 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/26: LORD God of Israel, we praise you. Only you can work miracles. We will always praise your glorious name. Let your glory be seen everywhere on earth. Amen and amen. Psalm 72:18-19 CEV
Confess: Today I PRAISE the Lord for the MIRACLES He does. His GLORY & my BREAKTHROUGH will be evident for all to see. Wow God, You are awesome! - P. Rick
Monday, March 25 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/25: Let cities overflow with food and hills be covered with grain, just like Mount Lebanon. Let the people in the cities prosper like wild flowers. Psalm 72:16 CEV; May there be abundant grain throughout the land, flourishing even on the hilltops. May the fruit trees flourish like the trees of Lebanon, and may the people thrive like grass in a field. NLT2
Confess: Overflow & abundance are the result of God’s blessing on my life. Prosperity & success are a daily part of God’s favor on my life as well. I am soooo blessed today! - P. Rick
Sunday, March 24 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/24: When I open up in song to you, I let out lungs full of praise, my rescued life a song. Psalm 71:23 MSG; My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises to You, and my inner being, which You have redeemed. AMP
Confess: No matter what happens today God will always come through for me. I will sing & boldly declare His blessings & victory in my life! Thanks God! - P. Rick
Saturday, March 23 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/23: Because of your faithfulness, O my God, even I will give thanks to you as I play on a lyre. I will make music with a harp to praise you, O Holy One of Israel. Psalm 71:22 GW; Then I will praise you with music on the harp, because you are faithful to your promises, O my God…NLT2; I will praise you with music, telling of your faithfulness to all your promises, O Holy One of Israel. TLB
Confess: God is FAITHFUL & I am ecstatic with joy everyday. I will sing & praise His holy name! He backs His promises & fulfills them. I claim the promise & hopefully expect RESULTS as well! - P. Rick
Friday, March 22 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/22: I will come and tell about your powerful works, Lord GOD. I will remind people that only you do what is right. Psalm 71:16 NCV; I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign LORD. I will tell everyone that you alone are just. NLT2
Confess: Today I am reminded I SERVE a POWERFUL & MIGHTY God. His strength is my strength & His victory is my victory. I will testify & celebrate His goodness in my life. Thanks God, You’re AWESOME! - P. Rick
Thursday, March 21 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/21: All day long I will tell the wonderful things you do to save your people. But you have done much more than I could possibly know. Psalm 71:15 CEV; I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, though I am not skilled with words. NLT2
Confess: Everyday I’ll find new ways to tell the incredible things God has done in & through my life. And I recognize God has done so much more than I know. But I will keep declaring His glory & telling others about Him! - P. Rick
Wednesday, March 20 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/20: I will never give up hope or stop praising you. Psalm 71:14 CEV; But I will always have hope. I will praise you more and more. GW; But I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more. NLT2
Confess: Faith gives substance to the things hoped for. I will never stop hoping & believing & expecting God to work on my behalf & to answer my prayers. As a result I will continually & constantly PRAISE the Lord! - P. Rick
Tuesday, March 19 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/19: I depended on you before I was born. You took me from my mother's womb. My songs of praise constantly speak about you. Psalm 71:6 GW; By You I have been sustained from my birth…My praise is continually of You. NASB; …No wonder I am always praising you! NLT2
Confess: Regardless of what happened in life God has ALWAYS been with me watching over me & keeping me. So I will ALWAYS praise & worship Him. Amen! - P. Rick
Monday, March 18 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/18: You keep me going when times are tough— my bedrock, GOD, since my childhood. Psalm 71:5 MSG; I depend on you, and I have trusted you since I was young. CEV; You are my hope, O Almighty LORD. You have been my confidence ever since I was young. GW
Confess: When times are tough, I am tougher. Today I remind myself I DEPEND on God & TRUST in Him. I am confident He will bring me through. - P. Rick
Sunday, March 17 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/17: I run to you, LORD, for protection. Don't disappoint me. Psalm 71:1 CEV; O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. NLT2; IN YOU, O Lord, do I put my trust and confidently take refuge; let me never be put to shame or confusion! AMP
Confess: God always PROTECTS & watches over me! I am never ashamed, disgraced or disappointed in the Lord! Even if I don’t understand I always trust! - P. Rick
Saturday, March 16 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/16: Let those on the hunt for you sing and celebrate. Let all who love your saving way say over and over, "God is mighty!" Psalm 70:4 MSG; But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “God is great!” NLT2
Confess: This is the day the Lord has made I WILL rejoice & be glad in it! I am a God seeker, I hunt down the Lord & follow ALL His ways! I gladly & joyfully praise God. - P. Rick
Friday, March 15 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/15: You heavens, praise him; praise him, earth; Also ocean and all things that swim in it. Psalm 69:34 MSG; Heaven and earth will praise our God, and so will the oceans and everything in them. CEV; Praise him, O heaven and earth, the seas and all that move in them. NLT2
Confess: All creation PRAISES the Lord. I will enter in & join them in praising God today. No matter what the day may bring I choose to uplift & thank God for all He has done. I declare I am soooo blessed today and everyday! - P. Rick
Thursday, March 14 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/14: The LORD will listen when the homeless cry out, and he will never forget his people in prison. Psalm 69:33 CEV; The LORD listens to needy people. He does not despise his own who are in prison. GW; For the LORD hears the cries of the needy; he does not despise his imprisoned people. NLT2
Confess: I am SO THANKFUL that God listens when I cry out to Him. I will always stay HUMBLE & CONFIDENT in His deliverance & plan for my life! - P. Rick
Wednesday, March 13 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/13: Oppressed people will see {this} and rejoice. May the hearts of those who look to God for help be refreshed. Psalm 69:32 GW; The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged. NLT2
Confess: No matter what battles I face I will be REFRESHED & ENCOURAGED by God. Today I declare I look for the good not the bad, the end result not the present circumstances! To God be the GLORY! - P. Rick
Tuesday, March 12 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/12: Let me shout God's name with a praising song, Let me tell his greatness in a prayer of thanks. Psalm 69:30 MSG; I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. ESV; Then I will praise God’s name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving. NLT2
Confess: PRAISE & THANKSGIVING will always be a regular part of my day! I will uplift the Lord with SONGS & I’ll honor Him thanking Him everyday. - P. Rick
Monday, March 11 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/11: I'm hurt and in pain; Give me space for healing, and mountain air. Psalm 69:29 MSG; But I am afflicted and in pain; let your salvation, O God, set me on high! ESV; I am suffering and in pain. Rescue me, O God, by your saving power. NLT2
Confess: Even though I may face PAIN & struggle with SUFFERING God will ALWAYS bring HEALING & victory in my life. I am looking for the END and not complaining during the trial or test. Victory is assured! - P. Rick
Sunday, March 10 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/10: But I pray to you, LORD. So when the time is right, answer me and help me with your wonderful love. Psalm 69:13 CEV; May my prayer come to you at an acceptable time, O LORD. O God, out of the greatness of your mercy, answer me with the truth of your salvation. GW; But I keep praying to you, LORD, hoping this time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer my prayer with your sure salvation. NLT2
Confess: Today I am SURE God ANSWERS my prayers when the TIME is RIGHT! He will reveal His love & victory in my life as well. I totally TRUST in Him! - P. Rick
Saturday, March 09 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/9: My strong love for your Temple completely controls me. When people insult you, it hurts me. Psalm 69:9 NCV; Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me. NLT2
Confess: I am PASSIONATE about my FAITH in God! I LOVE Him with ALL my heart. When others say bad things about God it hurts me too! God will ultimately bring glory in the midst. - P. Rick
Friday, March 08 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/8: Don't let those who look to you in hope Be discouraged by what happens to me, Dear Lord! GOD of the armies! Don't let those out looking for you Come to a dead end by following me— Please, dear God of Israel! Psalm 69:6 MSG; Don’t let those who trust in you be ashamed because of me, O Sovereign LORD of Heaven’s Armies. Don’t let me cause them to be humiliated, O God of Israel. NLT2
Confess: Today I OVERCOME any discouragement I may face. God ALWAYS causes me to TRIUMPH in Christ Jesus! Hallelujah! - P. Rick
Thursday, March 07 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/7: Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God! Psalm 68:35 ESV; God, the God of Israel, is awe-inspiring in his holy place. He gives strength and power to his people. Thanks be to God! GW; God, you are wonderful in your Temple. The God of Israel gives his people strength and power. Praise God! NCV
Confess: God is AMAZING & I am BLESSED! He gives strength to the weak & power to those who CALL on His name! Today I have all the STRENGTH I need! Amen! - P. Rick
Wednesday, March 06 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/6: Parade your power, O God, the power, O God, that made us what we are. Psalm 68:28 MSG; Our God, show your strength! Show us once again. CEV; Summon your might, O God. Display your power, O God, as you have in the past. NLT2
Confess: God’s POWER & VICTORY is shown in my life! He has displayed glory in my life once again. He has been FAITHFUL in the past & He will be FAITHFUL in my present & future as well. Amen! - P. Rick
Tuesday, March 05 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/5: Singers are in front, musicians behind; between them are young women playing tambourines. Praise God, all you people of Israel; praise the LORD, the source of Israel’s life. Psalm 68:25-26 NLT2
Confess: God is the SOURCE of my life. He is my foundation & the reason I REJOICE & CELEBRATE the amazing life He has given to me! Thanks God! - P. Rick
Monday, March 04 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/4: He's our Savior, our God, oh yes! He's God-for-us, he's God-who-saves-us. Lord GOD knows all death's ins and outs. Psalm 68:20 MSG; God is to us a God of deliverances and salvation; and to God the Lord belongs escape from death [setting us free]. AMP
Confess: My God is FOR me & He SAVES & RESCUES me continually! In Him I am FREE indeed. Thank You Jesus! - P. Rick
Sunday, March 03 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/3: Blessed be the Lord— day after day he carries us along. Psalm 68:19 MSG; Thanks be to the Lord, who daily carries our burdens for us. God is our salvation. Selah GW; Blessed be the Lord, Who bears our burdens and carries us day by day, even the God Who is our salvation! Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! AMP
Confess: Everyday I RELY on the Lord. I cast my BURDENS on Him & He always takes care of EVERY NEED in my life. Praise God! - P. Rick
Saturday, March 02 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/2: For your people to camp in and enjoy. You set them up in business; they went from rags to riches. Psalm 68:10 MSG; Your people settled there, and you were generous to everyone in need. CEV; There your people finally settled, and with a bountiful harvest, O God, you provided for your needy people. NLT2
Confess: God has BLESSED me with JOY & meeting ALL my needs today. He is generous to me & I am GENEROUS to others. Every need I have is provided for today. Hallelujah! - P. Rick
Friday, March 01 2019
WORD 4 Today 3/1: The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. Psalm 18:2 NLT
Confess: Today I declare personal relationship with God is my life goal. He protects me and has me COVERED. What do I have to worry or fear. God is ALWAYS near. - P. Rick
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