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Pastor's Blog
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Thursday, February 28 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/28: God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Psalm 68:6 NLT; God places lonely people in families. He leads prisoners out of prison into productive lives, but rebellious people must live in an unproductive land. - GW
Confess: God has placed me in my family! I have a job to do and influence to use for His glory! He has PROMISED to never leave or forsake me. As a result productivity and prosperity are following me and revealing His care for me. I serve an AWESOME God! - P. Rick
Wednesday, February 27 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/27: Sing hymns to God; all heaven, sing out; clear the way for the coming of Cloud-Rider. Enjoy GOD, cheer when you see him! Psalm 68:4 MSG; Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the LORD; exult before him! ESV; Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the LORD— rejoice in his presence! NLT2
Confess: It is my desire to SING & REJOICE in the Lord! Through the fire & through the flood God comes through every-time! I am amazed & inspired by His delivering power that manifests in my life. I love being with God! — P. Rick
Tuesday, February 26 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/26: When the righteous see God in action they'll laugh, they'll sing, they'll laugh and sing for joy. Psalm 68:3 MSG; But let your people be happy and celebrate because of you. CEV; But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s presence. Let them be filled with joy. NLT2
Confess: The more I SEE God at work the more laughter & joy overflows in my life. Today I will CELEBRATE the victory God brings to me! As a result I will always expect God to come through for me, first time every-time! - P. Rick
Monday, February 25 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/25: Up with God! Down with his enemies! Adversaries, run for the hills! Psalm 68:1 MSG; God arises. His enemies scatter, and those who hate Him flee from His presence. HCSB; Rise up, O God, and scatter your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives. NLT2
Confess: Today I LIFT UP God & as a result all my ENEMIES scatter in panic & disarray! I joyfully enter His Presence & my enemies run like the wind & flee for their lives from God’s presence. No weapon formed against me will have any success. Success & blessings result from time spent with my AMAZING God! - P. Rick
Sunday, February 24 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/24: Our God has blessed the earth with a wonderful harvest! Psalm 67:6 CEV; The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. ESV; Then the earth will yield its harvests, and God, our God, will richly bless us. NLT2
Confess: God causes the EARTH to yield INCREASE. He has released blessings for me today. Manifestation is evident in my life today! I’m in agreement with God’s Word so I declare: EARTH yield increase into my life today! Amen! - P. Rick
Saturday, February 23 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/23: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah Psalm 67:1 ESV; May God be merciful and bless us. May his face smile with favor on us. Interlude NLT2
Confess: Today I’m aware of walking in the FAVOR of God. He is merciful to me & blesses me continually. - P. Rick
Friday, February 22 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/22: Blessed be God: he didn't turn a deaf ear, he stayed with me, loyal in his love. Psalm 66:20 MSG; Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me. NLT2
Confess: When I pray God doesn’t turn a deaf ear but answers my prayers. I come boldly before the throne of grace expecting all my needs to be met each and every day! - P. Rick
Thursday, February 21 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/21: But God did listen and answered my prayer. Psalm 66:19 CEV; But God has listened; he has heard my prayer. NCV; But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer. NLT2
Confess: I am so thankful that God listens, hears my prayers & dispatches the answers just on time. Praise the Lord, I am CONFIDENT in Him! - P. Rick
Wednesday, February 20 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/20: All believers, come here and listen, let me tell you what God did for me. Psalm 66:16 MSG; All who worship God, come here and listen; I will tell you everything God has done for me. CEV
Confess: Today I will look for an opportunity to TESTIFY & tell others of all God has done for me. I’ll let my light shine to the glory of God! - P. Rick
Tuesday, February 19 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/19: I'm bringing my prizes and presents to your house. I'm doing what I said I'd do, Psalm 66:13 MSG; I will bring sacrifices into your house, my God, and I will do what I promised CEV
Confess: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken & contrite heart. I thankfully bring my sacrifice to God today. And I WILL DO what I’ve promised to do! - P. Rick
Monday, February 18 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/18: Then you put a leader over us. We went through fire and flood, but you brought us to a place of great abundance. Psalm 66:12 NLT2
Confess: I may face FIRE or FLOOD but I will ALWAYS be VICTORIOUS. God ALWAYS causes me to triumph in Christ. Victory & abundance is assured. Thank You God! - P. Rick
Sunday, February 17 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/17: The whole earth falls to its knees— it worships you, sings to you, can't stop enjoying your name and fame. Psalm 66:4 MSG; Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in glorious songs. NLT2
Confess: My focus is on God today, not on me or my needs. Therefore I will find new ways to praise & uplift the Lord. Praise GOD! - P. Rick
Saturday, February 16 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/16: Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth! Sing about the glory of his name! Tell the world how glorious he is. Psalm 66:1-2 NLT2
Confess: Today I declare JOY is a vital part of my life & day. It is fun to live for God & I desire to declare His praises everyday! Wow God you are awesome! - P. Rick
Friday, February 15 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/15: You crown the year with your goodness, and richness overflows wherever you are. Psalm 65:11 GW; You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. NLT2
Confess: My year is FILLED with the GOODNESS & PROVISION of God. All my needs are met & prayers are answered. ABUNDANCE is manifesting in my life today! - P. Rick
Thursday, February 14 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/14: You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail on distant seas. Psalm 65:5 NLT2
Confess: God is so faithful to ANSWER my prayers. It is AWESOME what He does for me. Faith gives SUBSTANCE to the things hoped for. Amen! - P. Rick
Wednesday, February 13 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/13: Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple! Psalm 65:4 ESV; What joy for those you choose to bring near, those who live in your holy courts. What festivities await us inside your holy Temple. NLT2
Confess: I am BLESSED as a CHOSEN one of God. I am satisfied with God’s GOODNESS in my life. I am soooo blessed & filled with joy today. God is so good to me! - P. Rick
Tuesday, February 12 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/12: Our sins too much for us— but you get rid of them once and for all. Psalm 65:3 MSG; Various sins overwhelm me. You are the one who forgives our rebellious acts.GW; Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all. NLT2
Confess: Praise God, no matter what sin I face God GETS RID of them all. He is an amazing FORGIVING God. Today I am FREE from sin & any guilt. - P. Rick
Monday, February 11 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/11: You hear the prayer in it all. We all arrive at your doorstep sooner or later, loaded with guilt, Psalm 65:2 MSG; Everyone will come to you because you answer prayer. CEV; for you answer our prayers. All of us must come to you. NLT2
Confess: Today I am CONFIDENT God ANSWERS my prayers. He hears me & responds to my requests. I come to Him everyday EXPECTING answers! Amen! - P. Rick
Sunday, February 10 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/10: Silence is praise to you, Zion-dwelling God, And also obedience. Psalm 65:1 MSG; You are praised with silence in Zion, O God, and vows {made} to you must be kept. GW; What mighty praise, O God, belongs to you in Zion. We will fulfill our vows to you, NLT2
Confess: Be STILL & KNOW God, that is my desire. I’ll quit worrying or fretting or being anxious today. I will do what I’ve promised & live freely for God. No worries here! - P. Rick
Saturday, February 09 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/9: May the LORD bless his people with peace and happiness and let them celebrate. Psalm 64:10 CEV; The godly will rejoice in the LORD and find shelter in him. And those who do what is right will praise him. NLT2
Confess: Today I’m reminded that I am blessed, I am bless, I am blessed by God. Peace & happiness are a regular part of my life. It is easy to praise & bless the Lord as well! - P. Rick
Friday, February 08 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/8: I hold on to you for dear life, and you hold me steady as a post. Psalm 63:8 MSG; I stay close to you, and your powerful arm supports me. CEV; I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. NLT2
Confess: God has ahold of me & I’m holding tightly to Him. He supports me & lifts me up. I can always SENSE His presence. He is just a PRAYER away! - P. Rick
Thursday, February 07 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/7: You have helped me, and I sing happy songs in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 63:7 CEV; Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. NLT2
Confess: God always HELPS me no matter what the need! I can happily SING & PRAISE His name. I am content & protected in the SHADOW of His wing. He’s got me FULLY COVERED! Therefore NO FEAR or WORRY today! - P. Rick
Wednesday, February 06 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/6: If I'm sleepless at midnight, I spend the hours in grateful reflection. Psalm 63:6 MSG; I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. NLT2
Confess: When I wake up in the night I’ll see it as an OPPORTUNITY to pray & praise the Lord. I can reflect on all the GOOD things God has done for me! - P. Rick
Tuesday, February 05 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/5: I will sing joyful praises and be filled with excitement like a guest at a banquet. CEV; You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy. NLT2
Confess: God always provides for all my needs in every area of life. As a result I will JOYFULLY sing & celebrate the Lord. I am excited to live for & worship Him! - P. Rick
Monday, February 04 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/4: I bless you every time I take a breath; My arms wave like banners of praise to you. MSG; So I will praise You as long as I live; at Your name, I will lift up my hands. HCSB; I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. NLT2
Confess: Today I will relish praising & uplifting God. I will find unique ways to glorify Him as well. It is a PRIVILEGE to PRAISE God each day! My prayers are heard & answered as well. - P. Rick
Sunday, February 03 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/3: In your generous love I am really living at last! My lips brim praises like fountains. Psalm 63:3 MSG; Your love means more than life to me, and I praise you. CEV; Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! NLT2
Confess: God’s love is MANIFESTED in my life. That is REALLY LIVING the GOOD LIFE! God’s magnificent love is a constant desire of my heart & a continual desire for my future. I LIVE for the LOVE of God today! - P. Rick
Saturday, February 02 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/2: So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open, drinking in your strength and glory. Psalm 63:2 MSG; I have seen your power and your glory in the place of worship. CEV; I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. NLT2
Confess: In a position of worship I look to the Lord drawing STRENGTH from His PRESENCE. I am amazed as I SEE God’s GLORY & POWER at work in my life & in the lives of others! All GLORY to God! - P. Rick
Friday, February 01 2019
WORD 4 Today 2/1: God—you're my God! I can't get enough of you! I've worked up such hunger and thirst for God, traveling across dry and weary deserts. Psalm 63:1 MSG; O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. NLT2
Confess: I am a SERVANT of the MOST HIGH God. I hunger & thirst for Him today. Even my body is affected by my relationship to Him. Even in dry & arid seasons of life I am CONFIDENT in the Lord & my relationship to Him! - P. Rick
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