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Pastor's Blog
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Monday, April 30 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/30: Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:4-5 NLT
Confess: Knowing God’s will & the direction He wants me to takes is not difficult. I am LED by His word of truth & easily learn what He desires of me. I always keep HOPE ALIVE in my life! - P. Rick
Sunday, April 29 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/29: Don't disappoint any of your worshipers, but disappoint all deceitful liars. Psalm 25:3 CEV; No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others. NLT
Confess: DISAPPOINTMENT is NOT a part of my life. I will not ALLOW it to be a part of my day! Instead it will come on those who lie & deceive. Victory & blessings are ASSURED for me today! - P. Rick
Saturday, April 28 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/28: O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Psalm 25:2 ESV; I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. NLT
Confess: Trusting in the Lord is NOT DIFFICULT for me today. SHAME will NOT be a part of my life. I live ABOVE any shame today. God gives my VICTORY over all my enemies. Hallelujah! - P. Rick
Friday, April 27 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/27: Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah Psalm 24:6 ESV; Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude NLT
Confess: Today my prayer is that MY GENERATION seeks God & worships ONLY Him! We are seekers & pursuers of right relationship with our HEAVENLY Father! - P. Rick
Thursday, April 26 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/26: GOD is at their side; with GOD's help they make it. Psalm 24:5 MSG; The LORD God, who saves them, will bless and reward them, CEV; They will receive the LORD’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior. NLT
Confess: Today I receive BLESSINGS & BENEFITS from God. He rewards me & provides for me. I STAY in RIGHT relationship with Him at all times! - P. Rick
Wednesday, April 25 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/25: Only the clean-handed, only the pure-hearted; Men who won't cheat, women who won't seduce. Psalm 24:4 MSG; Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. NLT
Confess: I have CLEAN hands & I am PURE HEARTED. I don’t worship idols but I worship God. I am not a liar but speak only the TRUTH! - P. Rick
Tuesday, April 24 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/24: 3 Who can climb Mount GOD? Who can scale the holy north-face? Psalm 24:3 MSG; Who may climb the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? NLT
Confess: Today I confess I have ACCESS & STANDING in the PRESENCE of God. I come BOLDLY before the THRONE of grace. NEEDS are met & DESIRES are fulfilled! - P. Rick
Monday, April 23 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/23: GOD claims Earth and everything in it, God claims World and all who live on it. Psalm 24:1 MSG; The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. NLT
Confess: The EARTH belongs to the LORD & He is WORKING to bring everyone back to Him. All will have a CHOICE an OPPORTUNITY to respond to Him. My prayer is that many will COME BACK to right relationship with God! - P. Rick
Monday, April 23 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/22: Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I'm back home in the house of GOD for the rest of my life. Psalm 23:6 MSG; Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. NLT
Confess: God’s incredible GOODNESS & amazing MERCY accompanies my EVERY DAY of my life. As a result I will LIVE & ABIDE in God’s HOUSE always & forever! - P. Rick
Saturday, April 21 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/21: You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honor me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows. Psalm 23:5 CEV; You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. NLT
Confess: Today I declare I ENJOY eating food. Yes I am BLESSED by God & OVERFLOW is my DESTINY. God HONORS me & ANOINTS me & BLESSES me. Wow He is so awesome! - P. Rick
Friday, April 20 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/20: I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won't be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd's rod makes me feel safe. Psalm 23:4 CEV; Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. NLT
Confess: Days may be DARK & DEPRESSING but God’s promise to ALWAYS be with me remains. He will NEVER leave me or forsake me even though others may. In the DARKEST of nights there will be NO fear because God WATCHES over & PROTECTS me! - P. Rick
Friday, April 20 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/19: True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. Psalm 23:3 MSG; and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths. CEV; He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. NLT
Confess: God is TRUE to His word. He RESTORES my should & refreshes my life. He imparts strength & ability leading me along the RIGHT paths of life! - P. Rick
Wednesday, April 18 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/18: You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water, Psalm 23:2 CEV; He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. NLT
Confess: REST & PEACE are a daily part of my life. God refreshes me & gives me relaxing renewing times. I bask in His PRESENCE today! - P. Rick
Tuesday, April 17 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/17: The LORD is my shepherd. I am never in need. Psalm 23:1 GW; The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. HCSB; The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. NLT
Confess: Because God is IN CHARGE there is NO LACK, shortage or need in my life. Because I KEEP God in FIRST place everything is taken care of in my life. Praise God for His fantastic provision.- P. Rick
Monday, April 16 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/16: Babies not yet conceived will hear the good news— that God does what he says. Psalm 22:31 MSG; They will tell people yet to be born about his righteousness— that he has finished it. GW; His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born. They will hear about everything he has done. NLT
Confess: God’s WORD & God’s LOVE will be shared continually. The GOOD NEWS, the gospel will be declared. They will HEAR all the amazing & incredible things God has DONE! - P. Rick
Sunday, April 15 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/15: In the future, everyone will worship and learn about you, our Lord. Psalm 22:30 CEV; The people in the future will serve him; they will always be told about the Lord. NCV
Confess: My family will SERVE & WORSHIP the Lord. All my relatives will come into RIGHT RELATIONSHIP with God! I CLAIM that PROMISE today, in Jesus’ name! - P. Rick
Saturday, April 14 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/14: All prosperous people on earth will eat and worship. All those who go down to the dust will kneel in front of him, even those who are barely alive. Psalm 22:29 GW; All who are rich and have more than enough will bow down to you, Lord. Even those who are dying and almost in the grave will come and bow down. CEV
Confess: Whatever happens I WILL praise the Lord. In prosperity & in deep need, I WILL praise the Lord. Especially when I don’t understand, I WILL praise the Lord. While I have breath I WILL praise the Lord!!! - P. Rick
Friday, April 13 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/13: GOD has taken charge; from now on he has the last word. Psalm 22:28 MSG
Confess: Today I reaffirm GOD IS IN CHARGE of my life! He has the LAST WORD on anything that happens to me. He is WORKING good in & through my life! God’s WORD has the FINAL SAY! - P. Rick
Thursday, April 12 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/12: From the four corners of the earth people are coming to their senses, are running back to GOD. Long-lost families are falling on their faces before him. Psalm 22:27 MSG
Confess: Today I confess & believe that lost loved ones are COMING TO THEIR SENSES and RUNNING quickly back to God, back to right relationship with Him! How AWESOME is God’s work in my family today!!! - P. Rick
Wednesday, April 11 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/11: The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the LORD! May your hearts live forever! Psalm 22:26 ESV; The humble will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever! HCSB
Confess: In any DIFFICULT or DISTRESS I will PRAISE the LORD, eat & be fully satisfied at the PROVISION & PROTECTION from God. I SEEK first the Kingdom of God & He takes care of ALL THESE THINGS! - P. Rick
Tuesday, April 10 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/10: When your people meet, you will fill my heart with your praises, LORD, and everyone will see me keep my promises to you. Psalm 22:25 CEV; I will praise you in the great assembly. I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you. NLT
Confess: My heart is filled with praise to the Lord. When I meet with other believers they will see PROMISES fulfilled in & through my life!- P. Rick
Monday, April 09 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/9: For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He did not hide His face from him but listened when he cried to Him for help. Psalm 22:24 HCSB; For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help. NLT
Confess: God is AWARE of any suffering I face & does not ignore or neglect me in time of need. He ALWAYS listens & responds to my prayers! - P. Rick
Sunday, April 08 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/8: Don't stay far away, LORD! My strength comes from you, so hurry and help. Psalm 22:19 CEV; O LORD, do not stay far away! You are my strength; come quickly to my aid! NLT
Confess: God is my REFUGE & my STRENGTH. He comes quickly to aid & help in time of need. I LEAN totally on Him today! - P. Rick
Saturday, April 07 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/7: When they cried out for help, you saved them, and you did not let them down when they depended on you. Psalm 22:5 CEV; They called to you for help and were rescued. They trusted you and were not disappointed. NCV
Confess: God ALWAYS answers my cries & prayers because I ALWAYS DEPEND on Him. I will NEVER be DISAPPOINTED. Success & blessings will have the final say in my life today! - P. Rick
Friday, April 06 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/6: Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. Psalm 22:3 ESV; But You are holy, O You Who dwell in [the holy place where] the praises of Israel [are offered]. AMP
Confess: Today I WILL PRAISE the Lord & His HIGHER ways & power will manifest in my life! God is ENTHRONED in all my praise! God has the LAST WORD! - P. Rick
Thursday, April 05 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/5: Show your strength, LORD, so that we may sing and praise your power. Psalm 21:13 CEV; Rise up, O LORD, in all your power. With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts. NLT
Confess: God shows up & shows off in victory and glory. Today I will celebrate the INCREDIBLE things He is doing & will do as well! - P. Rick
Wednesday, April 04 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/4: Though they plan evil against you, though they devise mischief, they will not succeed. Psalm 21:11 ESV; Although they plot against you, their evil schemes will never succeed.NLT
Confess: As a SERVANT of the Lord no evil plans against me will succeed. God ALWAYS protects & watches over me! - P. Rick
Tuesday, April 03 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/3: LORD Most High, the king trusts you, and your kindness keeps him from defeat. Psalm 21:7 CEV; The king truly trusts the LORD. Because God Most High always loves him, he will not be overwhelmed. NCV
Confess: Today I declare I TRUST God with all my heart. I will not be OVERWHELMED or DEFEATED. Victory is assured. - P. Rick
Monday, April 02 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/2: You have endowed him with eternal blessings and given him the joy of your presence. Psalm 21:6 NLT; For You make him to be blessed and a blessing forever; You make him exceedingly glad with the joy of Your presence. AMP
Confess: I am BLESSED to be a BLESSING & I completely ENJOY God’s presence in my life. He is ALWAYS with me in bad times & in good times as well. - P. Rick
Sunday, April 01 2018
WORD 4 Today 4/1: Others will stumble and fall, but we will be strong and stand firm. Psalm 20:8 CEV; They will sink to their knees and fall, but we will rise and stand firm. - GW
Confess: Today, on resurrection Sunday I declare Jesus is alive. Others my trip and fall but I trust in my resurrected Lord. On Christ the solid rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand. - P. Rick
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