WORD 4 Today 5/31: Stay with GOD! Take heart. Don't quit. I'll say it again: Stay with GOD. Psalm 27:14 MSG; Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD. NLT2

Confess: I will ALWAYS STAY with God!  I’m not a quitter, never will be.  I have the patience I need & the courage to WAIT for the LORD to come through! And He will come through.  PRAISE GOD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/30: Do not hand me over to my enemies, because they tell lies about me and say they will hurt me. I truly believe I will live to see the LORD’S goodness. Psalm 27:12-13 NCV

Confess: No matter who tells lies about me or try to hurt me I BELIEVE God will bring out HIS BEST in my life.  He will TURN EVERYTHING around and bring GOOD in my life!  I declare that by FAITH! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/29: Point me down your highway, GOD; direct me along a well-lighted street; show my enemies whose side you're on. Psalm 27:11 MSG; Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. NLT2

Confess: God does TEACH me HOW to LIVE & He LEADS me on the RIGHT path.  I am a LEARNER-FOLLOWER of Jesus.  I am a DISCIPLE of His & I love Him with all my heart, soul, mind & strength! Have a BLESSED Memorial Day. — P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/28: My father and mother walked out and left me, but GOD took me in. Psalm 27:10 MSG; Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close. NLT2

Confess: Even if my own family abandons me God NEVER WILL.  He has PROMISED to never LEAVE me nor FORSAKE me.  Others may walk out on me but God is THERE, PRESENT all the time! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/27: When my heart whispered, "Seek God," my whole being replied, "I'm seeking him!" Psalm 27:8 MSG; My heart tells me to pray. I am eager to see your face, CEV

Confess: I am a GOD SEEKER.  I seek the LORD with ALL my heart.  I lean on Him with ALL my understanding.  I PRAY to Him & EXPECT answers.  It is awesome to come into His presence with THANKSGIVING in my heart & into His courts with PRAISE! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/26: Listen, GOD, I'm calling at the top of my lungs: "Be good to me! Answer me!"Psalm 27:7 MSG; LORD, hear me when I call; have mercy and answer me. NCV; Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me! NLT2

Confess: God is GOOD all the time & He ANSWERS my prayers and PROVIDES for every need I have.  God is GOOD all the time & Inam BLESSED! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/25: God holds me head and shoulders above all who try to pull me down. I'm headed for his place to offer anthems that will raise the roof! Already I'm singing God-songs; I'm making music to GOD. Psalm 27:6 MSG; Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me. At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the LORD with music. NLT2

Confess: Today I declare GOD REIGNS!  He lifts me up above all the noise & tumult of the enemy.  Praising Him drowns out the noise of any trouble today.  I will sing & praise the LORD today! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/24: In times of trouble, you will protect me. You will hide me in your tent and keep me safe on top of a mighty rock.Psalm 27:5 CEV; For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock. NLT2

Confess: Troubles may come but I OVERCOME.  God protects me & provides for me continually!  He hides me in His PRESENCE & places me OUT OF REACH from those troubles too! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/23: I'm asking GOD for one thing, only one thing: To live with him in his house my whole life long. I'll contemplate his beauty; I'll study at his feet. Psalm 27:4 MSG; I ask only one thing, LORD: Let me live in your house every day of my life to see how wonderful you are and to pray in your temple. CEV

Confess: It is a privilege to LIVE in the HOUSE of the LORD.  I’m amazed at how God turns ugly deadly things around & ultimately brings GLORY to Him!  Please, please, please LORD let me LIVE & PRAY in your house continuously. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/22: Armies may surround me, but I won't be afraid; war may break out, but I will trust you. Psalm 27:3 CEV

Confess: When the enemy comes in life a FLOOD I lift the STANDARD of the word against it.  Fear will have NO PLACE in my life.  I completely & thoroughly TRUST the LORD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/21: The LORD is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? Psalm 27:1 NLT2

Confess: My reason for living, my purpose in life comes from the LORD!  He is my protector & provider as well.  NO FEAR here! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/20: I'm on the level with you, GOD; I bless you every chance I get. Psalm 26:12 MSG; Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise the LORD. NLT2

Confess: On Christ the SOLID ROCK I stand & I publicly PRAISE & WORSHIP Him too! God is my LEVEL in life, He keeps me grounded in His Word! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/19: You know I've been aboveboard with you; now be aboveboard with me. Psalm 26:11 MSG; But I am not like that; I live with integrity. So redeem me and show me mercy. NLT2

Confess: I live & abide in the PRESENCE of God.  Integrity & victory are a daily result.  I daily experience the MERCY of God & I’m head over heels in love with Him too! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/18: GOD, I love living with you; your house glows with your glory. Psalm 26:8 MSG; I love your sanctuary, LORD, the place where your glorious presence dwells. NLT2

Confess: It is my PASSION, my first LOVE, to get with God’s people & celebrate God’s GLORIOUS presence & experience His amazing Spirit. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/17: I raise my voice in praise and tell of all the miracles you have done. Psalm 26:7 NCV; singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders. NLT2

Confess: It is amazing to SHARE & DECLARE all the wonderful things God has done in my life.  There are so many miracles I can hardly keep track of them all.  God you are AMAZING & I thank and praise you today. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/16: I scrub my hands with purest soap, then join hands with the others in the great circle, dancing around your altar, GOD, Psalm 26:6 MSG; I wash my hands to declare my innocence. I come to your altar, O LORD, NLT2

Confess: Today I will CELEBRATE at the wonderful people God has placed in my life.  I do wash my hands & heart with the soap of the WORD of God as I come before the PRESENCE of God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/15: So I never lose sight of your love, But keep in step with you, never missing a beat. Psalm 26:3 MSG; For I am always aware of your unfailing love, and I have lived according to your truth. NLT2

Confess: Whatever comes, whatever happens during the day I will ALWAYS keep my eyes on Jesus & His incredible love for me.  I will ALWAYS live according to the TRUTH of His word! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/14:  I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. 2 Timothy 1:5 NLT2

Confess: Happy Mother’s day!!!  I celebrate the FAITH of our mothers who imported a rich heritage of faith into the lives of many.  I also celebrate my spiritual mothers who’ve influenced my life for God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/13: LORD, defend me because I have lived an innocent life. I have trusted the LORD and never doubted. Psalm 26:1 NCV; Declare me innocent, O LORD, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. NLT2

Confess: God is my protector & faith in Him is my FIRST LINE of defense.  Doibt jas no part of my life.   I have & will continue to TRUST COMPLETELY in the LORD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/12: Examine me, GOD, from head to foot, order your battery of tests. Make sure I'm fit inside and out Psalm 26:2 MSG; Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart. NLT2

Confess: Today I declare I’m PASSING the TEST that God orders for me!  I’m working out INSIDE & OUT.  My motives & heart is PURE!  I’m truly BLESSED by God. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/11: God, redeem Israel, from all its distresses. Psalm 25:22 HCSB; God, save Israel from all their troubles! NCV

Confess: Today I pray for the nation of Israel.  They were born in a day, as prophesied in Scripture.  I pray for the people of the land & I BLESS them as well.  Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, today, here on earth with Israel just like it is done in heaven! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/10: Use all your skill to put me together; I wait to see your finished product. Psalm 25:21 MSG; My hope is in you, so may goodness and honesty guard me. NCV; May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you. NLT

Confess: No matter what is happening in my life God is WORKING all things together FOR MY GOOD!  Integrity & honesty protect me & guard me as well.  I TRUST IN THE LORD with ALL MY HEART! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/9: Keep watch over me and keep me out of trouble; Don't let me down when I run to you. Psalm 25:20 MSG; I come to you for shelter. Protect me, keep me safe, and don't disappoint me. CEV; Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge. NLT

Confess: God is WATCHING over me, PROTECTING me & HELPING me today!  I am STRONG in the Lord & His MIGHTY power! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/8: Look at my misery and suffering, and forgive all my sins. Psalm 25:18 GW; Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins. NLT

Confess: Even when MISERY & SUFFERING are encountered in my day I KNOW God FEELS my pain & SEES my trouble.  Not only that but He is DOING something to help, heal & bring me through.  He understands & works out things for my GOOD. PRAISE GOD!  - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/7: My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all! Psalm 25:17 NLT; The troubles of my heart are multiplied; bring me out of my distresses. AMP; Relieve my troubled heart, and bring me out of my distress. GW

Whatever problems or challenges I may face today the LORD IS MY HELPER.  I totally trust Him because I know He will RELIEVE me,  DELIVER me & bring me OUT to TOTAL victory! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/6: My eyes are always looking to the LORD for help. He will keep me from any traps. Psalm 25:15 NCV; My eyes are always on the LORD, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies. NLT

Confess: Like Peter walking on the water, as long as I KEEP my eyes on the LORD I won’t sink.  I’ll be FREE FROM any tricks or plans of the evil one.  But if I do I will get back up & call out for HELP & He will keep me from falling into any TRAPS of the enemy! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/5: Our LORD, you are the friend of your worshipers, and you make an agreement with all of us. Psalm 25:14 CEV; The LORD is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant. NLT 

Confess: As a WORSHIPPER of God I have relationship with Him and we are FRIENDS.  I HONOR Him & He TEACHES me His WORD & reveals His covenant! I am a FRIEND of God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/4: He will enjoy good things in life, and his descendants will inherit the land. Psalm 25:13 GW; He will live a good life, and his descendants will inherit the land. HCSB; They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land. NLT

Confess: I ENJOY the GOOD things God has BLESSED me with!  I am living the GOOD LIFE & my family will be blessed & PROSPEROUS as well.  This is the day the Lord has made I will Rejoice & Be GLAD in it! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/3: My question: What are God-worshipers like? Your answer: Arrows aimed at God's bull's-eye. Psalm 25:12 MSG; Who are those who fear the LORD? He will show them the path they should choose. NLT

Confess: My DESIRE in life is to WORSHIP & SERVE God with all my being!  He leads me & guides me in the RIGHT path & directs my decisions as well.  - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/2: Be true to your name, LORD, by forgiving each one of my terrible sins. Psalm 25:11 CEV; For the honor of your name, O LORD, forgive my many, many sins. NLT

Confess: Today I THANK GOD for FORGIVENESS.  I’ve been forgiven & I easily forgive others today.  I operate in a spirit of FORGIVENESS.  It is not difficult for me to forgive.  To whom much is forgiven much is loved! I love God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength.- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 5/1: In everything you do, you are kind and faithful to everyone who keeps our agreement with you. Psalm 25:10 CEV; The LORD leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands. NLT

Confess: God’s KINDNESS & FAITHFULNESS manifest quickly as I remain in COVENANT with Him & quickly OBEY His word! I am a DOER OF THE WORD not just a hearer!  God is faithful & I am faithful too! - P. Rick