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Pastor's Blog
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Saturday, July 31 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/31: Join me in spreading the news; together let's get the word out. Psalm 34:3 MSG; Honor the LORD with me! Celebrate his great name. CEV; Come, let us tell of the LORD’s greatness; let us exalt his name together. NLT2
Confess: It is an honor to testify about God’s goodness & blessings in my life. He is GREAT & worthy of all praise. Join me & EXALT His Name today! - P. Rick
Friday, July 30 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/30: With all my heart, I will praise the LORD. Let all who are helpless, listen and be glad. Psalm 34:2 CEV; I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart. NLT2
Confess: Whole heartedly I will praise & honor God. With all my being I will testify about His goodness & praise His holy name! - P. Rick
Thursday, July 29 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/29: I bless GOD every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise. Psalm 34:1 MSG; I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. ESV; I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. NLT2
Confess: With every opportunity I will BLESS the Lord! Every time & at all times I will PRAISE Him with my voice. Constantly & continually I will magnify Him! - P. Rick
Wednesday, July 28 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/28: Love us, GOD, with all you've got— that's what we're depending on. Psalm 33:22 MSG; Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD, for our hope is in you alone. NLT2
Confess: I am FILLED with God’s LOVE. Today I DEPEND on His incredible love for me & through me. God’s LOVE surrounds me & protects me. My hope & expectation is for His INCREDIBLE GOOD in my life! - P. Rick
Tuesday, July 27 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/27: What's more, our hearts brim with joy since we've taken for our own his holy name. Psalm 33:21 MSG; In him our hearts find joy. In his holy name we trust. GW; In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. NLT2
Confess: Today I am FILLED with JOY because of all God has done! I TRUST Him & HAPPINESS is a daily part of my life! - P. Rick
Monday, July 26 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/26: We're depending on GOD; he's everything we need. Psalm 33:20 MSG; We put our hope in the LORD. He is our help and our shield. NLT2
Confess: All my needs are supplied by God. I DEPEND on Him & Him alone. My HOPE is in Him & He continually helps me & I can COUNT on Him. - P. Rick
Sunday, July 25 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/25: He's ready to come to their rescue in bad times; in lean times he keeps body and soul together. Psalm 33:19 MSG; He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine. NLT2
Confess: God comes to my RESCUE in bad & difficult times. Famine & lack will not keep me from the BLESSINGS & PROVISION of God. Today I declare I am BLESSED, I am BLESSED, I am BLESSED! - P. Rick
Saturday, July 24 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/24: Watch this: God's eye is on those who respect him, the ones who are looking for his love. Psalm 33:18 MSG; But the LORD watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. NLT2
Confess: God is constantly watching over me. His angels guard me & He protects me continually. I honor & respect the Lord today. As a result I EXPECT His provision & protection in my life! - P. Rick
Friday, July 23 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/23: He has shaped each person in turn; now he watches everything we do. Psalm 33:15 MSG; The LORD gave us each a mind, and nothing we do can be hidden from him. CEV; He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do. NLT2.
Confess: God’s PURPOSES for my life will manifest. I have a HEART & MIND that seeks Him & totally TRUSTS His will for me today. Your kingdom come, your will be DONE! - P. Rick
Thursday, July 22 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/22: Blessed is the country with GOD for God; blessed are the people he's put in his will. Psalm 33:12 MSG; What joy for the nation whose God is the LORD, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance. NLT2
Confess: America is BLESSED because of God & they trust in Him as never before. There is JOY & REJOICING today in the U.S.A. as they look to & trust in the Lord! - P. Rick
Wednesday, July 21 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/21: But what the LORD has planned will stand forever. His thoughts never change. Psalm 33:11 CEV; But the LORD’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken. NLT2
Confess: I know God’s plans for me are fantastic. They will stand firm no matter what happens in life. His INTENT & PURPOSES will ultimately come to pass. To that I say, “AMEN!” - P. Rick
Tuesday, July 20 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/20: As soon as he spoke the world was created; at his command, the earth was formed. Psalm 33:9 CEV; For when he spoke, the world began! It appeared at his command. NLT2
Confess: God’s WORD & His COMMANDS are a vital part of my life. It is EASY to TRUST & OBEY Him. Things that were not possible are now possible because of what God speaks into my life! I just look at what He has done and say, “WOW!” - P. Rick
Monday, July 19 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/19: Everyone in this world should worship and honor the LORD! Psalm 33:8 CEV; Let all the earth fear the Lord [revere and worship Him]; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. AMP
Confess: As never before I will WORSHIP & HONOR the Lord. I am IN AWE at Who He is and ALL He has DONE for me! Wow God you are AWESOME! - P. Rick
Sunday, July 18 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/18: The skies were made by GOD's command; he breathed the word and the stars popped out. Psalm 33:6 MSG; The LORD merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born. NLT2
Confess: God’s WORD & God’s SPIRIT is creating NEW REALITIES in my life. I am more AWARE of His ability to TURN THINGS AROUND. God’s creative power is AT WORK in my life today! - P. Rick
Saturday, July 17 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/17: He loves it when everything fits, when his world is in plumb-line true. Earth is drenched in GOD's affectionate satisfaction. Psalm 33:5 MSG; He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the LORD fills the earth. NLT2
Confess: With God in control of my life I know that EVERYTHING will fit & turn out for my best. I am SATISFIED & excited that His unfailing amazing love will win out in the end. - P. Rick
Friday, July 16 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/16: For GOD's Word is solid to the core; everything He makes is sound inside and out. Psalm 33:4 MSG; For the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything He does. NLT2; For the word of the Lord is right; and all His work is done in faithfulness. AMP
Confess: God’s Word is SOLID & so am I. He does amazing things inside & out for me & through me. He is soooo faithful & I’m faithful as well! I trust Him & His Word today! - P. Rick
Thursday, July 15 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/15: Invent your own new song to him; give him a trumpet fanfare. Psalm 33:3 MSG; Sing a new song of praise to him; play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy. NLT2
Confess: Today I’ll sing songs of PRAISE & WORSHIP to the Lord. Joy will come forth in my music & song! - P. Rick
Wednesday, July 14 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/14: Use guitars to reinforce your Hallelujahs! Play his praise on a grand piano! Psalm 33:2 MSG; Praise the LORD with melodies on the lyre; make music for him on the ten-stringed harp. NLT2
Confess: All my MUSIC brings GLORY to God! I’ll always praise the Lord with music & song. Everything I do & listen to will honor & glorify my incredible Lord! - P. Rick
Tuesday, July 13 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/13: Good people, cheer GOD! Right-living people sound best when praising. Psalm 33:1 MSG; Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. ESV; Let the godly sing for joy to the LORD; it is fitting for the pure to praise him. NLT2
Confess: Today I PRAISE God & LIVE RIGHT! I am singing with joy & victory. God always causes me to TRIUMPH in Christ. Wow, God is SOO GOOD! - P. Rick
Monday, July 12 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/12: Celebrate GOD. Sing together—everyone! All you honest hearts, raise the roof! Psalm 32:11 MSG; So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure! NLT2
Confess: Today I’ll CELEBRATE my incredible relationship with God. Because my HEART is PURE I’ll SHOUT & REJOICE in the Lord. I am GLAD to serve & live for Him today. - P. Rick
Sunday, July 11 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/11: God-defiers are always in trouble; GOD-affirmers find themselves loved every time they turn around. Psalm 32:10 MSG; All kinds of troubles will strike the wicked, but your kindness shields those who trust you, LORD. CEV; Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD. NLT2
Confess: Trouble will follow those who defile God. Surely goodness & mercy, kindness & love will follow me ALL the days of my life! I live for God & LOVE Him alone! - P. Rick
Saturday, July 10 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/10: Don't be ornery like a horse or mule that needs bit and bridle to stay on track. Psalm 32:9 MSG; Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control. NLT2
Confess: I am NOT ornery, senseless or stupid. God’s Word is what keeps me under control. I am totally SUBMITTED to Him today! - P. Rick
Friday, July 09 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/9: You said to me, I will point out the road that you should follow. I will be your teacher and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 CEV; The LORD says, I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. NLT2
Confess: God TEACHES me, WATCHES over me & LEADS me on the road I should take. He guides me into HIS BEST for my life. He is always LOOKING out for my best interests today. I will always FOLLOW His advice for me! - P. Rick
Thursday, July 08 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/8: You are my hiding place! You protect me from trouble, and you put songs in my heart because you have saved me. Psalm 32:7 CEV; You are a hiding place for me; You, Lord, preserve me from trouble, You surround me with songs and shouts of deliverance. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! AMP
Confess: My life is HIDDEN in God. Songs continually spring forth from my heart. I am SO GRATEFUL that He preserves me from trouble & fills me with joy! - P. Rick
Wednesday, July 07 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/7: We worship you, Lord, and we should always pray whenever we find out that we have sinned. Then we won't be swept away by a raging flood. Psalm 32:6 CEV; Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment. NLT2
Confess: I am NOT swept away by a raging flood nor am I DROWNING in judgment & guilt. My first RESPONSE is to pray & believe that God will respond & forgive each & every time it is needed! Praise the Lord! - P. Rick
Tuesday, July 06 2021
Word 4 Today 7/6: Happy is the person whom the LORD does not consider guilty and in whom there is nothing false. Psalm 32:2 NCV; Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! NLT2
Confess: NOT GUILTY, that is the verdict from God! I’m FREE from sin & FILLED with joy. I now live a GUILT-FREE life & honesty has the final say. Hallelujah! — P. Rick
Monday, July 05 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/5: Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be— you get a fresh start, your slate's wiped clean. Psalm 32:1 MSG; Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. ESV; Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! NLT2
Confess: I am blessed because God has FORGIVEN all my sin & wiped the slake clean! Joy is a continual part of my life & disobedience is in the past. Today I’ll TRUST & OBEY! - P. Rick
Sunday, July 04 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/4: Be brave. Be strong. Don't give up. Expect GOD to get here soon. Psalm 31:24 MSG; So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD! NLT2; Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for and hope for and expect the Lord! AMP
Confess: I’m BRAVE, strong & filled with COURAGE. God is always acting on my behalf. I’ll NEVER GIVE UP, quit or stop serving Him. My hope & faith is continually in God! Celebrating Independence Day realizing the FREEDOM Jesus gave to me! - P. Rick
Saturday, July 03 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/3: Love GOD, all you saints; GOD takes care of all who stay close to him, But he pays back in full those arrogant enough to go it alone. Psalm 31:23 MSG; Love the LORD, all you godly ones! For the LORD protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes the arrogant. NLT2
Confess: I am a LOVER of God. I love Him with ALL my heart, soul, mind & strength. Because I’m LOYAL to Him He PROTECTS & watches over me! The arrogant will face the consequences of their pride. - P. Rick
Friday, July 02 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/2: I was terrified and thought, "They've chased me far away from you!" But you answered my prayer when I shouted for help. Psalm 31:22 CEV; In panic I cried out, “I am cut off from the LORD!” But you heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help. NLT2
Confess: No matter what panic, fear or terror tries to seize me or chase me God ANSWERED my prayer, my CALL for help. He was there all the time & will never leave me or forsake me! - P. Rick
Thursday, July 01 2021
WORD 4 Today 7/1: May the LORD be praised, for He has wonderfully shown His faithful love to me in a city under siege. Psalm 31:21 HCSB; Praise the LORD, for he has shown me the wonders of his unfailing love. He kept me safe when my city was under attack. NLT2
Confess: Daily I will PRAISE the Lord for the INCREDIBLE things He has done! No matter what attack I may face, God’s AMAZING love will manifest! Glory to God! - P. Rick
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