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Pastor's Blog
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Tuesday, October 31 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/31: Our heart has not turned back, nor have our steps departed from your way; Psalm 44:18 ESV; Our hearts have not deserted you. We have not strayed from your path. NLT2
Confess: God promised He would NEVER leave me or forsake me. I am DETERMINED to NEVER leave or forsake Him. My heart goes FULLY after God & His Word. My life’s desire is to LIVE FOR Him! - P. Rick
Monday, October 30 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/30: I do not trust in my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me. You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies; you disgrace those who hate us. Psalm 44:6-7 NLT2
Confess: Today I will not TRUST in human means to succeed! I TRUST in the LORD with all my heart & I will GAIN victory over every enemy! I am VICTORIOUS!!!- P. Rick
Sunday, October 29 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/29: With your help we'll wipe out our enemies, in your name we'll stomp them to dust. Psalm 44:5 MSG; With you we can walk over our enemies. With your name we can trample those who attack us. GW; Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. NLT2
Confess: Today I declare God ALWAYS helps & aids me in my battle against any enemies of His. I am ABOVE & not below, BLESSED & not cursed, an OVERCOMER & not defeated! Amen, Amen, Amen!!! - P. Rick
Saturday, October 28 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/28: You are my King and my God. You command victories for Israel. Psalm 44:4 NLT2; You are my King, O God; command victories and deliverance for Jacob (Israel). AMP
Confess: Regardless of any difficulties I may face today, God COMMANDS victory for me! If God is FOR me who can be AGAINST me? Today I am determined to ALWAYS SIDE with God & His Word! - P. Rick
Friday, October 27 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/27: Their strength and weapons were not what won the land and gave them victory! You loved them and fought with your powerful arm and your shining glory. Psalm 44:3 CEV; They did not conquer the land with their swords; it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory. It was your right hand and strong arm and the blinding light from your face that helped them, for you loved them. NLT2
Confess: It isn’t with human means that victory comes to my life. I am DESTINED to WIN & be completely victorious because of God & His awesome power. The GLORY of His presence is what I desire & long for each day! - P. Rick
Thursday, October 26 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/26: Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the blues? Fix my eyes on God— soon I'll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He's my God. Psalm 43:5 MSG; Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! NLT2
Confess: Whenever I am down & discouraged I will FIX my eyes on God & continually PRAISE Him! My joy & happiness come from Him! - P. Rick
Wednesday, October 25 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/25: To enter the place of worship, meet my exuberant God, Sing my thanks with a harp, magnificent God, my God. Psalm 43:4 MSG; There I will go to the altar of God, to God—the SOURCE of all my joy. I will praise you with my harp, O God, my God! NLT2
Confess: The SOURCE of joy in my life is in the very PRESENCE of God Himself. It is my continual DESIRE to seek God with all my being & to live in the LIGHT of His amazing GRACE! The JOY OF THE LORD is MY STRENGTH! - P. Rick
Tuesday, October 24 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/24: Give me your lantern and compass, give me a map, So I can find my way to the sacred mountain, to the place of your presence, Psalm 43:3 MSG; Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live. NLT2
Confess: Today I am committed to FOLLOW the MAP & LIGHT of God’s Word. His Word will lead me straight into His PRESENCE! There is joy & strength available for me! Praise the Lord. - P. Rick
Monday, October 23 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/23: Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God. Psalm 42:11 CEV; Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! NLT2
Confess: Today I am INFUSED with COURAGE! I TRUST in the Lord with ALL my heart. As a result I will PRAISE Him more & more each day! - P. Rick
Sunday, October 22 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/22: Every day, you are kind, and at night you give me a song as my prayer to you, the living LORD God. Psalm 42:8 CEV; But each day the LORD pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life. NLT2
Confess: A song comes out of my heart as I pray to & praise the Lord! His unfailing incredible love manifests in my life. What a privilege to serve Him today! Hallelujah. - P. Rick
Saturday, October 21 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/21: Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the blues? Fix my eyes on God— soon I'll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He's my God. Psalm 42:5 MSG; Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God. NLT2
Confess: When facing depression or discouragement I’ll keep my EYES on Jesus. I am determined to PRAISE Him more and more. My hope, faith & joy is in the Lord & He will come through every time! - P. Rick
Friday, October 20 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/20: In my heart, I am thirsty for you, the living God. When will I see your face? Psalm 42:2 CEV; I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him? NLT2
Confess: My passion for God increases every day. I can’t wait to get my quiet time with Him. I enjoy being in the Word & spending time in prayer everyday! - P. Rick
Thursday, October 19 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/19: As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God. Psalm 42:1 CEV; As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. GW; As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. NLT2
Confess: Today I declare I am thirsty for God, I long for His presence & desire to sit at His feet & bask in His glory. This is heaven on earth for me today. My heart’s desire is to PLEASE THE LORD! - P. Rick
Wednesday, October 18 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/18: You know me inside and out, you hold me together, you never fail to stand me tall in your presence so I can look you in the eye. Psalm 41:12 MSG; You have preserved my life because I am innocent; you have brought me into your presence forever. NLT2
Confess: God knows everything about me. He is interested in every detail of my life. He will never ever fail me or abandon me. I stand TALL in His presence. Thank you for being with me in good times & bad times as well! - P. Rick
Tuesday, October 17 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/17: Whenever we're sick and in bed, GOD becomes our nurse, nurses us back to health. Psalm 41:3 MSG; The LORD sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health. ESV; The LORD nurses them when they are sick and restores them to health. NLT2
Confess: No matter what sickness or disease may come HEALTH & HEALING will ALWAYS manifest. He heals ALL my diseases! In Jesus name I AM HEALED! - P. Rick
Monday, October 16 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/16: GOD looks after us all, makes us robust with life— Lucky to be in the land, we're free from enemy worries. Psalm 41:2 MSG; The LORD protects them and keeps them alive. He gives them prosperity in the land and rescues them from their enemies. NLT2
Confess: God looks after me. I am ROBUST & overflowing with life. There are NO WORRIES about anything the enemy may bring my way. Prosperity & blessings are my DESTINY too! - P. Rick
Sunday, October 15 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/15: You, LORD God, bless everyone who cares for the poor, and you rescue those people in times of trouble. Psalm 41:1 CEV; How blessed is he who considers the helpless; The LORD will deliver him in a day of trouble. NASB
Confess: God is bringing people in need into my life today. I am extremely blessed because I care for the helpless. I am GUARANTEED to be helped in any trouble I may face as well. - P. Rick
Saturday, October 14 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/14: Our LORD, let your worshipers rejoice and be glad. They love you for saving them, so let them always say, "The LORD is wonderful!" Psalm 40:16 CEV; But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “The LORD is great!” NLT2
Confess: Today I reaffirm that I am a WORSHIPPER of God. As a result I am glad & filled with joy! God is so great, wonderful & amazing. Thanks for all you do for me! - P. Rick
Friday, October 13 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/13: Now GOD, don't hold out on me, don't hold back your passion. Your love and truth are all that keeps me together. Psalm 40:11 MSG; LORD, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me. NLT2
Confess: I am PASSIONATE about God & He is PASSIONATE towards me. His love & faithfulness help me keep it together & He always protects me. - P. Rick
Thursday, October 12 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/12: When all your people met, I did not keep silent. I said, "Our LORD is kind. He is faithful and caring, and he saves us." Psalm 40:10 CEV; I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great assembly of your unfailing love and faithfulness. NLT2
Confess: God is faithful, kind & caring. I take delight in sharing the wonderful things He has done. I will testify of the GOODNESS OF GOD! I am amazed & blessed by Him everyday, including today! - P. Rick
Wednesday, October 11 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/11: I enjoy pleasing you. Your Law is in my heart. Psalm 40:8 CEV; My God, I want to do what you want. Your teachings are in my heart. NCV; I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart. NLT2
Confess: The greatest joy of my life is pleasing God & doing what He wants. It is not a hard thing to serve the Lord. I take great joy from my relationship with Him today! - P. Rick
Tuesday, October 10 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/10: Doing something for you, bringing something to you— that's not what you're after. Being religious, acting pious— that's not what you're asking for. You've opened my ears so I can listen. Psalm 40:6 MSG
Confess: My ears are open to the Lord. God is not interested in offerings or sacrifices. He desires me, my time, my devotion to Him alone. Today I declare God has ALL MY HEART! Amen. - P. Rick
Monday, October 09 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/9: You, LORD God, have done many wonderful things, and you have planned marvelous things for us. No one is like you! I would never be able to tell all you have done. Psalm 40:5 CEV; O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them. NLT2
Confess: Look what the Lord has done. His plans for my life are incredible. I can’t begin to tell all the amazing things God has done for me! Today I will testify and give GLORY TO GOD! - P. Rick
Sunday, October 08 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/8: Blessed are you who give yourselves over to GOD, turn your backs on the world's "sure thing," ignore what the world worships; Psalm 40:4 MSG; Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols. NLT2
Confess: Today I GIVE myself completely over to God. I trust Him totally. As a result I AM BLESSED. Others will see those blessings & want what I have & who I serve! Hallelujah! - P. Rick
Saturday, October 07 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/7: He taught me how to sing the latest God-song, a praise-song to our God. More and more people are seeing this: they enter the mystery, abandoning themselves to GOD. Psalm 40:3 MSG; He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD. NLT2
Confess: Singing & rejoicing are a refreshing part of my day. God uses me to INFLUENCE others for Him & totally trust Him as well! - P. Rick
Friday, October 06 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/6: He lifted me out of the ditch, pulled me from deep mud. He stood me up on a solid rock to make sure I wouldn't slip. Psalm 40:2 MSG; He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. NLT2
Confess: No matter how dark it gets or how desperate I may feel God is ALWAYS there. He is ready to deliver & help in time of need. On Christ the SOLID ROCK I stand. I am steady & won’t slip! Praise the Lord. - P. Rick
Thursday, October 05 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/5: I waited and waited and waited for GOD. At last he looked; finally he listened. Psalm 40:1 MSG; I patiently waited, LORD, for you to hear my prayer. You listened CEV; I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. NLT2
Confess: Today patience comes easily, yes it does. God hears my prayers & answers are released in a timely manner. God is rarely early but never, ever late. I trust Him totally, especially in the waiting periods of life. - P. Rick
Wednesday, October 04 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/4: Hear my prayer, O LORD! Listen to my cries for help! Don’t ignore my tears. For I am your guest— a traveler passing through, as my ancestors were before me. Psalm 39:12 NLT2
Confess: God gives attention to my prayers & is aware of my tears. I am not of this world just a traveler passing through. God is directing & blessing my life too! Hallelujah! - P. Rick
Tuesday, October 03 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/3: And now, Lord, what am I waiting for? My hope is in you! Psalm 39:7 GW; And now, Lord, what do I wait for and expect? My hope and expectation are in You. AMP
Confess: It is with joyful expectation that I WAIT on the Lord. My hope & expected desires are totally in Him. Good things are coming my way today! - P. Rick
Monday, October 02 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/2: LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is. Psalm 39:4 NLT2; Lord, make me to know my end and [to appreciate] the measure of my days—what it is; let me know and realize how frail I am [how transient is my stay here]. AMP
Confess: Today I will live my life in the light of eternity. Everything I do is done to the glory of God & in light of the shortness of life. Soon I’ll be with Jesus for all eternity. May my life COUNT for Him! - P. Rick
Sunday, October 01 2023
WORD 4 Today 10/1: I'll be careful not to sin by what I say, and I'll muzzle my mouth when evil people are near. Psalm 39:1 CEV; I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me. NLT2
Confess: Today I’ll bite my tongue & close my mouth. I will not sin with the words of my mouth. Rather I will pour out my prayers & complaints to the Lord! No matter what people may say I won’t react with evil words. Instead I’ll bless those who persecute me & pray for those who despitefully use me!- P. Rick
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