WORD 4 Today 6/30: For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. Romans 14:7 NLT; None of us are permitted to insist on our own way in these matters. MSG

Confess: I’m not ALONE nor do I live in a vacuum.  I live in the context of FAMILY!  What I do AFFECTS OTHERS!  I will ALWAYS LIVE for the GLORY OF GOD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/29: In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. Romans 14:5 NLT

Confess: I am DETERMINED to be FULLY CONVINCED in my own mind.  It is not my joy to convince others or persuade them to admit I’m right.  As the Message bible says: “So, each person is free to follow the convictions of conscience.” - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/28: Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand. Romans 14:4 NKJV;  Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval. NLT

Confess: Today I’m DETERMINED to be free of CONDEMNING OTHERS!  If I see something I don’t like I will PRAY & leave it in God’s hands.  Eventually things will come to light & with God’s help things will work out.  Lord help me to ALWAYS be LOVING & ACCEPTING! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/27: Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do. And don’t jump all over them every time they do or say something you don’t agree with—even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently. Romans 14:1 (MSG)

Confess: Wow, that is convicting, I have a LONG WAY to go but I’m COMMITED!  I will always seek the BEST & speak BLESSINGS into the lives of others as they walk their pathway in faith! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/26: Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. Romans 14:1 NLT

Confess: It is EASY for me to be LOVING & ACCEPTING to others who are STRUGGLING in their lives!  I won’t argue, criticize or condemn others!  Instead I will ALWAYS LOVE & PRAY for them.  I will seek ways to ENCOURAGE & UPLIFT them as well! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/25: Get out of bed and get dressed! Don’t loiter and linger, waiting until the very last minute. Dress yourselves in Christ, and be up and about! Romans 13:14 MSG

Confess: When I WAKE UP I am EXCITED for what the DAY WILL BRING.  I’m not a slacker waiting till the last minute.  I am READY & PREPARED for what will come.  My devotions & prayer time are VITAL to MY SUCCESS! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/24: Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. Romans 13:14 NLT

Confess: Today, I am DRESSED with the FULL ARMOR of God & the PRSENCE of Jesus!  I don’t dwell on fulfilling EVIL DESIRES but to ALWAYS DO God’s WILL each & every day!  Amen- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/23: We can’t afford to waste a minute, must not squander these precious daylight hours in frivolity and indulgence, in sleeping around and dissipation, in bickering and grabbing everything in sight. Romans 13:13 MSG

Confess: I am a DOER of the WORD & will not WASTE my time on frivolity!  No sleeping around or fighting or bickering for me.  I LET MY LIGHT SHINE so others will be DRAWN to FAITH IN GOD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/22: Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. Romans 13:13 (NLT)

Confess: Today I am COMMITTED to living a DECENT MORAL LIFE for others to see & respond to.  I am not INVOLVED in WILD PARTIES & such things.  I am LIVING a LIFE that PLEASES GOD & draws others to the LIGHT!  AMEN! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/21: The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. Romans 13:12 NLT

Confess: The TIME is late, the NIGHT & DARKNESS are almost behind!  I will listen to God & REMOVE dirty evil deeds from my life.  I am DRESSING in the ARMOR of LIGHT & RIGHT LIVING! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/20: Besides this you know what [a critical] hour this is, how it is high time now for you to wake up out of your sleep (rouse to reality). For salvation (final deliverance) is nearer to us now than when we first believed (adhered to, trusted in, and relied on Christ, the Messiah). Romans 13:11 AMP

Confess: I am AWARE of the TIME.  I am not SLEEPING but WATCHING & WAITING for God’s direction!  VICTORY is CLOSER than anyone realizes!  This is NOT A TIME TO FEAR but to WALK BY FAITH! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/19: This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. Romans 13:11 NLT

Confess: Today I SENSE the URGENCY of the TIME!  It is LATE, time is RUNNING OUT.  I am AWAKE & READY for anything that comes.  My salvation, my deliverance, my break through is close!  I am a BELIEVER! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/18: Love does no wrong to one’s neighbor [it never hurts anybody]. Therefore love meets all the requirements and is the fulfilling of the Law. Romans 13:10 AMP

Confess: When I CHOOSE TO LOVE it is ALWAYS RIGHT!  Love never HURTS anyone!  It is the RIGHT CHOICE to make.  Today, I CHOOSE LOVE!  And that PLEASES GOD!- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/17: You can’t go wrong when you love others. When you add up everything in the law code, the sum total is love. Romans 13:10 MSG

Confess: God is LOVE, Jesus is LOVE & I am LOVING to others!  LOVE is truly the ANSWER!  When I don’t know WHAT TO DO I’ll choose to LOVE regardless!  That’s what Jesus did for me & that is what I’ll do for others!- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/16: Happy Fathers Day!   In the Law there are many commands, such as, “Be faithful in marriage. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not want what belongs to others.” But all of these ARE SUMMED UP in the command that says, “Love others as much as you love yourself.” Romans 13:9 CEV

Confess: My TOP COMMANDMENT from Jesus is to LOVE OTHERS like I love me!  This is a result of God’s love for me.  I will EXPRESS love to others no matter what they do or if they deserve it or not!  My CHOICE is to LOVE!  Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/15: In the Law there are many commands, such as, “Be faithful in marriage. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not want what belongs to others.” But all of these ARE SUMMED UP in the command that says, “Love others as much as you love yourself.” Romans 13:9 CEV

Confess: My TOP COMMANDMENT from Jesus is to LOVE OTHERS like I love me!  This is a result of God’s love for me.  I will EXPRESS love to others no matter what they do or if they deserve it or not!  My CHOICE is to LOVE!  Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/14: In the Law there are many commands, such as, “Be faithful in marriage. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not want what belongs to others.” But all of these are summed up in the command that says, “Love others as much as you love yourself.” Romans 13:9 CEV

Confess: LOVE fulfills all the COMMANDMENTS in the law.  God is love, I’m a child of God, I walk in love always!  Love will be my first response & last decision for everyone! And God will be PLEASED because He is love!  He loved me while I was a sinner & brought me to Himself!  Hallelujah! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/13: Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. Romans 13:8 NLT; Keep out of debt and owe no man anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor [who practices loving others] has fulfilled the Law [relating to one’s fellowmen, meeting all its requirements]. AMP

Confess: Becoming DEBT FREE is a GOAL in my life!  The only DEBT I’ll never completely pay is the DEBT to LOVE OTHERS!  I will make it a CONTINUAL PRACTICE to walk in love for everyone! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/12: Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority. Romans 13:7 NLT; Pay your taxes, pay your bills, respect your leaders MSG

Confess: Also I PAY MY DEBTS!  I don’t expect others to do that for me!  I KEEP MY WORD & fulfill MY RESPONSIBILITIES to everyone.  I never try to get out of my financial obligations! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/11: Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do. Romans 13:6 NLT; That’s also why you pay taxes—so that an orderly way of life can be maintained. Fulfill your obligations as a citizen. MSG

Confess: I JOYFULLY pay my taxes.  In this way I’m OBEYING GOD & fulfilling my responsibility as a CITIZEN!  This is not a DIFFICULT THING to do because I KNOW God is BLESSED when I DO THE WORD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/10: So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience. Romans 13:5 NLT; The police aren’t there just to be admired in their uniforms. God also has an interest in keeping order, and he uses them to do it. That’s why you must live responsibly—not just to avoid punishment but also because it’s the right way to live. MSG

Confess: Because I’m SUBMITTED to God it is easy to SUBMIT to those in authority.  I have a CLEAR & CLEAN CONSCIENCE!  I will always LIVE RIGHT, DO RIGHT & get the RIGHT RESULTS! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/9: The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. Romans 13:4 NLT

Confess: I am NOT AFRAID because I’ve always chosen to DO GOOD & BLESS others!  I will pray that those DOING WRONG will be PUNISHED for doing wrong & promoting evil.  God will TURN THINGS AROUND in the end! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/8: For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. Romans 13:3 NLT; Rulers are a threat to evil people, not to good people. There is no need to be afraid of the authorities. Just do right, and they will praise you for it. CEV

Confess: I am one who always DOES GOOD!  There is no fear in that choice.  I will DO WHAT IS RIGHT & bring BLESSINGS & HONOR will manifest!  Praise God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/7: Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. Romans 13:1 NLT

Confess: Today I must ADMIT this is a HARD ONE to do!  But I’ve DECIDED to FOLLOW JESUS!  So I will SUBMIT to governing authorities whether I like or respect them or not.  My prayer is: “God give me the strength & will to SUBMIT!”  My submission is ultimately to God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/6: Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Romans 12:21 NLT; Do not let yourself be overcome by evil, but overcome (master) evil with good. AMP; Don’t let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good. CEV

Confess: Today I’m REMINDED to CONQUER, OVERCOME & DEFEAT evil with GOOD!  God’s GOODNESS wins out in the END!  HALLELUJAH!  I will ALWAYS choose the GOOD over evil! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/5: But, If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will make him feel guilty and ashamed. Romans 12:20 GW

Confess: It is my DESIRE to always COME in the OPPOSITE SPIRIT!  I seek to BLESS & HELP those who are enemies of mine.  ULTIMATELY God will bring their GUILT & SHAME on them.  I’ve been REDEEMED by the blood of the lamb & LET GOD take care of things!  Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/4: Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD. Romans 12:19 NLT; Don’t take revenge, dear friends. Instead, let God’s anger take care of it. After all, Scripture says, “I alone have the right to take revenge. I will pay back, says the Lord.” GW

Confess: Taking REVENGE & being VENGEFUL is NEVER a part of my life or desire!  If someone WRONGS ME I am determined to LEAVE IT in GOD’S HANDS!  Ultimately God will take care of things in the end! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/3: Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 NLT; If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. AMP

Confess: I AM a Peace MAKER & Peace KEEPER!  The PEACE of God RULES & REIGNS supreme in my life today! As much as I can I will seek to live PEACEFULLY with EVERYONE! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/2: Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Romans 12:17 NLT; Don’t mistreat someone who has mistreated you. But try to earn the respect of others, CEV

Confess: When evil is done to me I will RESPOND WITH GOOD!  It is my desire to be RESPECTFUL & CHRIST LIKE in all I DO & SAY! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 6/1: Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! Romans 12:16 NLT; Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be arrogant, but be friendly to humble people. Don’t think that you are smarter than you really are. GW

Confess: Being IN HARMONY is my DAILY DESIRE!  Pride & arrogance is NOT a part of my life!  I will do my best to be FRIENDS with others & not think I’m ALL THAT!  God keeps me humble & I continually PRAISE HIM! - P. Rick