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Pastor's Blog
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Saturday, September 30 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/30: Do not forsake me, O LORD! O my God, be not far from me! Psalm 38:21 ESV; LORD, don’t leave me; my God, don’t go away. NCV; Do not abandon me, O LORD. Do not stand at a distance, my God. NLT2
Confess: God has promised He will NEVER leave me or forsake me. I will always seek to draw near to Him & to sit at His feet! - P. Rick
Friday, September 29 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/29: What I do, GOD, is wait for you, wait for my Lord, my God—you will answer! Psalm 38:15 MSG; I trust you, LORD God, and you will do something. CEV; I trust you, LORD. You will answer, my Lord and God. NCV
Confess: Today I wait confidently for the Lord. He will do something & answer my prayers. I am expecting DIVINE INTERVENTION as well! - P. Rick
Thursday, September 28 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/28: You, Lord, know every one of my deepest desires, and my noisy groans are no secret to you. Psalm 38:9 CEV; Lord, you know everything I want; my cries are not hidden from you. NCV; You know what I long for, Lord; you hear my every sigh. NLT2
Confess: God knows the deepest desires of my heart. He hears my prayers and answers my cries. All my needs are met in Him and so much more. God knows what is BEST for me & I FULLY TRUST HIM today, - P. Rick
Wednesday, September 27 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/27: GOD-strengthened, we're delivered from evil— when we run to him, he saves us. Psalm 37:40 MSG; The LORD helps them and saves them; he saves them from the wicked, because they trust in him for protection. NCV
Confess: I will ALWAYS run to the Lord not from the Lord! He helps me, provides for me & protects me because I TRUST IN HIM at all times! - P. Rick
Tuesday, September 26 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/26: The LORD protects his people, and they can come to him in times of trouble. Psalm 37:39 CEV; The LORD rescues the godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble. NLT2
Confess: In troubled times I come to the Lord. He protects me & blesses me beyond measure! God is sooo good & I am sooo blessed! - P. Rick
Monday, September 25 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/25: Keep your eye on the healthy soul, scrutinize the straight life; There's a future in strenuous wholeness. Psalm 37:37 MSG; Think of the bright future waiting for all the families of honest and innocent and peace-loving people. CEV; Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace. NLT2
Confess: God has GREAT PLANS for my life. My future is secure in Him & blessed. Today I focus on being HEALTHY & WHOLE in every part of my life! Praise the Lord. - P. Rick
Sunday, September 24 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/24: Wait passionately for GOD, don't leave the path. He'll give you your place in the sun while you watch the wicked lose it. Psalm 37:34 MSG; Trust the LORD and follow him. He will give you the land, and you will see the wicked destroyed. CEV; Wait for the LORD’S help and follow him. He will honor you and give you the land, and you will see the wicked sent away. NCV
Confess: Today I will be PATIENT & stay on course. I completely TRUST the Lord & follow His lead. He will lead & guide & honor me. Thanks Lord Your timing is perfect for me! - P. Rick
Saturday, September 23 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/23: But the LORD will not take away his protection or let good people be judged guilty. Psalm 37:33 NCV; But the LORD will not let the wicked succeed or let the godly be condemned when they are put on trial. NLT2
Confess: I am COVERED by the Lord, He is my PROTECTOR, my PROVIDER, my HELPER in time of need. He will not allow me to be condemned or defeated. There is NO CONDEMNATION in Christ Jesus! - P. Rick
Friday, September 22 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/22: His heart pumps God's Word like blood through his veins; his feet are as sure as a cat's. Psalm 37:31 MSG; They have made God’s law their own, so they will never slip from his path. NLT2
Confess: God’s Word is central to my life! It flows through the veins of my heart. My steps are STABLE & SECURE. Because of His Word I won’t slip or fall! I make the Word PRIORITY in my life! - P. Rick
Thursday, September 21 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/21: A good person speaks with wisdom, and he says what is fair. Psalm 37:30 NCV; The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. NLT2
Confess: Today I am FILLED with wisdom & knowledge & I speak from godly counsel. It is easy to teach others right from wrong! I am blessed, I am blessed I am blessed! - P. Rick
Wednesday, September 20 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/20: The good get planted on good land and put down healthy roots. Psalm 37:29 MSG; God’s people will own the land and live here forever. CEV; [Then] the [consistently] righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever. AMP
Confess: That’s me, I am CONSISTENTLY righteous & do the right thing. God gives me OWNERSHIP of the land & health in my life. Hallelujah! - P. Rick
Tuesday, September 19 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/19: For the LORD loves justice and will not abandon His faithful ones. They are kept safe forever, but the children of the wicked will be destroyed. Psalm 37:28 HCSB
Confess: Today I am COMMITTED to being FAITHFUL & walking by faith. God will NEVER abandon or leave me. I am SAFE in His arms & CONFIDENT in His presence! he will NEVER LEAVE me or FORSAKE me, AMEN! - P. Rick
Monday, September 18 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/18: Good people always lend freely to others, and their children are a blessing. Psalm 37:26 NCV; The godly always give generous loans to others, and their children are a blessing. NLT2
Confess: God is GOOD & so am I! I have more than enough & can generously bless others. And my children, my family, are a blessing too! Today I COUNT my blessings! - P. Rick
Sunday, September 17 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/17: I once was young, now I'm a graybeard— not once have I seen an abandoned believer, or his kids out roaming the streets. Psalm 37:25 MSG; I was young, and now I am old, but I have never seen good people left helpless or their children begging for food. NCV
Confess: Never, never, never will God leave or forsake the BELIEVER! Today I declare I will stay in faith & always believe God will bring out His best regardless of contrary or difficult circumstances! - P. Rick
Saturday, September 16 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/16: The LORD will hold your hand, and if you stumble, you still won't fall. Psalm 37:24 CEV; Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand. NLT2
Confess: Today I may trip or stumble but I WON’T fall! God HOLDS my hand & He upholds my world. I LEAN on Him & TRUST fully in Him! - P. Rick
Friday, September 15 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/15: When a person’s steps follow the LORD, God is pleased with his ways. Psalm 37:23 NCV; The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in EVERY DETAIL of their lives. NLT2
Confess: My life, my steps are ALIGNED with God! He is PLEASE with me & directs my path. It is so awesome to know God DELIGHTS in every detail of my life! WOW! - P. Rick
Thursday, September 14 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/14: Generous gets it all in the end; Stingy is cut off at the pass. Psalm 37:22 MSG; Those whom the LORD blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be sent away. NCV
Confess: Again I declare I AM GENEROUS! Being stingy is NOT part of my nature. The Lord blesses & blesses & blesses me. I have more than enough & God’s blessings OVERFLOW in my life. - P. Rick
Wednesday, September 13 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/13: An evil person borrows and never pays back; a good person is generous and never stops giving. Psalm 37:21 CEV; The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. NLT2; The wicked borrow and pay not again [for they may be unable], but the [uncompromisingly] righteous deal kindly and give [for THEY are able]. AMP
Confess: Anyone who has borrowed from me & didn’t pay me back I RELEASE from that debt. I declare I am GODLY & a GENEROUS GIVER! I have more than enough today! Amen. - P. Rick
Tuesday, September 12 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/12: In hard times, they'll hold their heads high; when the shelves are bare, they'll be full. Psalm 37:19 MSG; They will not be disgraced in hard times; even in famine they will have more than enough. NLT2
Confess: No matter how hard it gets I will ALWAYS have MORE THAN ENOUGH. Today I declare GOD is my SOURCE & SUPPLY. All my needs are met! Hallelujah. - P. Rick
Monday, September 11 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/11: Those who obey the LORD are daily in his care, and what he has given them will be theirs forever. Psalm 37:18 CEV; The LORD knows the daily {struggles} of innocent people. Their inheritance will last forever. GW
Confess: Today obedience is easy & provision is the result. God knows the struggles I face & whatever my day holds my STRENGTH in the Lord will be move than enough! - P. Rick
Sunday, September 10 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/10: The power of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD supports those who do right. Psalm 37:17 NCV; For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the LORD takes care of the godly. NLT2
Confess: No matter what adversaries I face God is my STRENGTH & He is taking care of me!!! I rest confidently in the Lord today! - P. Rick
Saturday, September 09 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/9: A Birthday declaration today: You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. Psalm 65:11 NLT2
Confess: Today I celebrate another year of the FAVOR & BLESSINGS of God. Even the HARD things I’ve gone through result in abundant provision & growth in my life. God is WORKING all things together for my GOOD!!! Amen. - P. Rick
Friday, September 08 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/8: The little that the righteous person has is better than the wealth of many wicked people. Psalm 37:16 GW; It is better to have little and be right than to have much and be wrong. NCV; It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich. NLT2
Confess: Regardless of how much I have today I AM RIGHT with God! That is true wealth & I declare ALL MY NEEDS are met by my incredibly generous God! Amen. - P. Rick
Thursday, September 07 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/7: But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity. Psalm 37:11 HCSB; People who are not proud will inherit the land and will enjoy complete peace. NCV
Confess: God keeps me HUMBLE & BLESSED. I am FILLED with joy & experience abundant PROSPERITY & I am reminded of the GOODNESS of God in my life today! Praise the Lord. - P. Rick
Wednesday, September 06 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/6: Before long the crooks will be bankrupt; GOD-investors will soon own the store. Psalm 37:9 MSG; For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land. NLT2
Confess: Even when I see wicked people prosper I know that their road leads to ultimate defeat. Soon God’s blessings & provision in my life will be displayed. I know this because I ALWAYS TRUST in the Lord! - P. Rick
Tuesday, September 05 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/5: Bridle your anger, trash your wrath, cool your pipes—it only makes things worse. Psalm 37:8 MSG; Don’t be angry or furious. Anger can lead to sin. CEV; Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. NLT2
Confess: Today I make a CHOICE to turn from anger or wrath. I won’t be upset or furious. I won’t lose my temper or strike out in bitterness or revenge. I BLESS those who curse me & PRAY for those who despitefully use me. Amen! - P. Rick
Monday, September 04 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/4: Quiet down before GOD, be prayerful before him. Don't bother with those who climb the ladder, who elbow their way to the top. Psalm 37:7 MSG; Surrender yourself to the LORD, and wait patiently for him. Do not be preoccupied with {an evildoer} who succeeds in his way when he carries out his schemes. GW; Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. NLT2
Enjoy your Labor Day ☺️ Confess: Today I am determined to get QUIET before God. I’m done with worrying about the success of others. I’m striving to get into God’s presence knowing he will TAKE CARE of me & any needs I may have today! - P. Rick
Sunday, September 03 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/3: He'll validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high noon. Psalm 37:6 MSG; He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. NLT2
Confess: God’s STAMP of approval is on my life. He validates me & blesses me & helps me in time of need. God is sooo very good to me! I feel like His FAVORITE child today! - P. Rick
Saturday, September 02 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/2: Open up before GOD, keep nothing back; he'll do whatever needs to be done: Psalm 37:5 MSG; Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. ESV; Depend on the LORD; trust him, and he will take care of you. NCV; Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you. NLT2
Confess: I’m OPEN to God, COMMITTED to Him & I DEPEND totally on Him. So I’m not worried or anxious about anything. He acts on my behalf & does what needs to be done in my life today! - P. Rick
Friday, September 01 2023
WORD 4 Today 9/1: Keep company with GOD, get in on the best. Psalm 37:4 MSG; Do what the LORD wants, and he will give you your heart's desire. CEV; Enjoy serving the LORD, and he will give you what you want. NCV
Confess: I’m in GOOD COMPANY with the Lord. It’s simple: I DO what He wants & He GIVES me my HEARTS DESIRE! I really do ENJOY serving & living for the Lord! Amen. - P. Rick
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