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Pastor's Blog
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Sunday, June 30 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/30: 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
Saturday, June 29 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/29: 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
Friday, June 28 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/28: 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
Thursday, June 27 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/27: 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
Wednesday, June 26 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/26: 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
Tuesday, June 25 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/25: 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
Monday, June 24 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/24: 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
Sunday, June 23 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/23: 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! - P. Rick
Saturday, June 22 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/22: 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
Friday, June 21 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/21: 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
Thursday, June 20 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/20: 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
Wednesday, June 19 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/19: 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
Tuesday, June 18 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/18: 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, June 18 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/17: 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
Sunday, June 16 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/16: 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
Saturday, June 15 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/15: 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
Friday, June 14 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/14: 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
Thursday, June 13 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/13: 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
Wednesday, June 12 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/12: 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, June 12 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/12: 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
Tuesday, June 11 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/11: 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, June 11 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/11: 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
Monday, June 10 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/10: 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
Sunday, June 09 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/9: Sing GOD a brand-new song! Earth and everyone in it, sing! Sing to GOD—worship GOD! Shout the news of his victory from sea to sea, Take the news of his glory to the lost, News of his wonders to one and all! Psalm 96:1-3 MSG
Confess: I will look for OPPORTUNITIES today to SING & PRAISE God. I boldly share my FAITH & TELL others of all the amazing things God has done for me! - P. Rick
Sunday, June 09 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/8: Oh yes, he's our God, and we're the people he pastures, the flock he feeds. Drop everything and listen, listen as he speaks: Psalm 95:7 MSG; for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care. If only you would listen to his voice today! NLT2
Confess: God WATCHES over me. He is concerned with every DETAIL of my life. I do LISTEN when He speaks & drop everything that interferes with hearing from Him. I am OPEN & AVAILABLE to God today! - P. Rick
Friday, June 07 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/7: Sing joyful songs to the LORD! Praise the mighty rock where we are safe. Come to worship him with thankful hearts and songs of praise. Psalm 95:1-2 CEV
Confess: I declare that today I am JOYFUL & filled with THANKSGIVING. It is EASY to THANK & PRAISE the Lord! My heart is filled with songs of praise! The JOY of the Lord is my strength today. - P. Rick
Thursday, June 06 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/6: But GOD became my hideout, God was my high mountain retreat, Psalm 94:22 MSG; But the LORD is my fortress; my God is the mighty rock where I hide. NLT2; But the Lord has become my High Tower and Defense, and my God the Rock of my refuge. AMP
Confess: Today I am hidden & protected in the secret place of the most High. He is my DEFENDER & PROVIDER. I rest & TRUST completely in Him! - P. Rick
Wednesday, June 05 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/5: When I was upset and beside myself, you calmed me down and cheered me up. Psalm 94:19 MSG; And when I was burdened with worries, you comforted me and made me feel secure. CEV; When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. NLT2
Confess: Even when my world is turned UPSIDE DOWN I am confident that God is there to help me. He takes my burdens & gives me renewed HOPE. He also FILLS my life with JOY! Wow! - P. Rick
Tuesday, June 04 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/4: The minute I said, "I'm slipping, I'm falling," your love, GOD, took hold and held me fast. Psalm 94:18 MSG; I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O LORD, supported me. NLT2
Confess: Just like Peter who got out of the boat & began to sink when He looked at the WIND & the WAVES! God quickly RESPONDS to my cry for help today! Thanks God! - P. Rick
Monday, June 03 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/3: If GOD hadn't been there for me, I never would have made it. Psalm 94:17 MSG; Unless the LORD had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave. NLT2
Confess: God is my PRESENT HELP in time of trouble. He helps me & guides me & brings me through the valley that seems as dark as death. He has PROMISED to never leave me or forsake me. I can totally DEPEND on Him! - P. Rick
Sunday, June 02 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/2: Providing a circle of quiet within the clamor of evil, while a jail is being built for the wicked. Psalm 94:13 MSG; You give them relief from troubled times until a pit is dug to capture the wicked. NLT2; That You may give him power to keep himself calm in the days of adversity, until the [inevitable] pit of corruption is dug for the wicked. AMP
Confess: I am confident & CALM in the days of adversity. God sends RELIEF & REST in troubled times. Difficulties may come but they will not last! My FAITH brings me through to the other side. - P. Rick
Saturday, June 01 2019
WORD 4 Today 6/1: How blessed the man you train, GOD, the woman you instruct in your Word, Psalm 94:12 MSG; Joyful are those you discipline, LORD, those you teach with your instructions. NLT2; Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man whom You discipline and instruct, O Lord, and teach out of Your law, AMP
Confess: Today I WILLINGLY receive INSTRUCTION & CORRECTION from the Lord! I am BLESSED & filled with JOY because I know God always causes me to TRIUMPH in Christ. Victory is assured! - P. Rick
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