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Pastor's Blog
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Monday, July 31 2023
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
Sunday, July 30 2023
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
Saturday, July 29 2023
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! Praise the Lord! - P. Rick
Friday, July 28 2023
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
Thursday, July 27 2023
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 & JOY is a daily part of my life! - P. Rick
Wednesday, July 26 2023
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
Tuesday, July 25 2023
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
Monday, July 24 2023
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 & direction in my life! - P. Rick
Sunday, July 23 2023
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
Saturday, July 22 2023
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 & we trust in Him as never before. There is JOY & REJOICING today in the U.S.A. as we look to & trust in the Lord! God BLESS America! - P. Rick
Friday, July 21 2023
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
Thursday, July 20 2023
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
Wednesday, July 19 2023
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 & I am BLESSED! - P. Rick
Tuesday, July 18 2023
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
Monday, July 17 2023
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
Sunday, July 16 2023
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
Saturday, July 15 2023
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! The JOY OF THE LORD is my strength! - P. Rick
Friday, July 14 2023
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
Thursday, July 13 2023
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
Wednesday, July 12 2023
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. Bless the Lord! - P. Rick
Tuesday, July 11 2023
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
Monday, July 10 2023
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. Exercising wisdom & understanding are a daily part of my life. I am totally SUBMITTED to Him today! - P. Rick
Sunday, July 09 2023
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
Saturday, July 08 2023
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
Friday, July 07 2023
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
Thursday, July 06 2023
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
Wednesday, July 05 2023
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
Tuesday, July 04 2023
WORD 4 Today 7/4: Enjoy the FREEDOM purchased for you today! Have a BLESSED & REFRESHING 4th of July!
Galatians 5:13 (NLT) For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
Monday, July 03 2023
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
Sunday, July 02 2023
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 ANSWERS my prayer, my CALL for help. He was there all the time & will never leave me or forsake me! Hallelujah! - P. Rick
Saturday, July 01 2023
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! I am PROTECTED & PROSPEROUS. Glory to God! - P. Rick
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