WORD 4 Today 4/30: Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” John 20:27 NLT

Confess: I don’t want to be a DOUBTING THOMAS today! I’m committed to BELIEVING God no matter the negative circumstances. My Lord & My God you are amazing. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/29: Then he said, “When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. Luke 24:44–45 NLT

Confess: Supernatural REVELATION, that’s what I need & desire.  God OPEN MY HEART & MIND to UNDERSTAND your WORD & WAYS!  I BELIEVE God it will be as He has decided!  Amen- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/28: “Why are you frightened?” he asked. “Why are your hearts filled with doubt? Look at my hands. Look at my feet. You can see that it’s really me. Touch me and make sure that I am not a ghost, because ghosts don’t have bodies, as you see that I do.” Luke 24:38–39 NLT

Confess: When doubt attacks my mind or heart I will STAND IN FAITH & JUST BELIVE GOD! I may not UNDERSTAND at the time but I WILL ALWAYS TRUST GOD! Amen. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/27: Then the two from Emmaus told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road, and how they had recognized him as he was breaking the bread. Luke 24:35 NLT

Confess: When others TESTIFY as to what God has DONE in their lives I WON’T DOUBT I will REJOICE with them! Look what the Lord has done! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/26: They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32 NLT

Confess: That’s what I want to experience A HEART ON FIRE for God! I’m open to UNDERSTANDING & REALIZING the TRUTH of God’s Word for my life today! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/25: As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them.  Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared! Luke 24:30–31 NLT

Confess: Open the eyes of my heart Lord!  May I SEE & RECOGNIZE the incredible things you are doing today! I want to RECOGNIZE JESUS & see His hand at work in my life!  Amen. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/24: Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27 NLT

Confess: Today I will SEEK TO UNDERSTAND the writings of God’s Word. My prayer will be for God to ENLIGHTEN me & open my heart to comprehend God’s Word as never before. Your word is a lamp to my feet & a light to my path. Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/23: “Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?” Luke 24:26 NLT

Confess: Even if I don’t UNDERSTAND I will STILL BELIEVE GOD!  I may not have it all figured out but I’m committed to TRUST THE LORD with ALL MY HEART today!  Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/22: Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures.” Luke 24:25 NLT

Confess: When it seems difficult and almost impossible to believe God I will just BELIEVE! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/21: Then some women from our group of his followers were at his tomb early this morning, and they came back with an amazing report. Luke 24:22 NLT

Confess: I will BELIEVE GOD even when things don’t look good. The miraculous & supernatural are evident in & through my life. Faith gives SUBSTANCE to my HOPES! It will be as God has said it would be. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/20: Easter Sunday - BUT ON the first day of the week, at early dawn, [the women] went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had made ready…He is not here, but has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee that the Son of Man must be given over into the hands of sinful men (men whose way or nature is to act in opposition to God) and be crucified and on the third day rise [ from death]. And they remembered His words. Luke 24:1, 6-8 AMP

Confess: My heart REJOICES & I DECLARE “He is not dead, He is RISEN from the dead”. Because of the resurrection of the Lord MY HOPE is in Him. I will participate in that RESURRECTION as well! Hallelujah! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/19: The women who had come with [Jesus] from Galilee followed closely and saw the tomb and how His body was laid. Then they went back and made ready spices and ointments (perfumes). On the Sabbath day they rested in accordance with the commandment. Luke 23:55, 56 AMP

Confess: I’m reminded to FOLLOW Jesus CLOSELY! I will ALWAYS serve & GLORIFY Him. Even when I don’t UNDERSTAND I’ll ALWAYS TRUST the Lord! God is a GOOD GOD & the OUTCOME will be GOOD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/18: Messages approaching Easter - And Pilate said to the chief priests and the throngs, I find NO GUILT OR CRIME in this Man. But they were urgent and emphatic, saying, He stirs up and excites the people…And when they came to the place which is called The Skull [Latin: Calvary; Hebrew: Golgotha], there they crucified Him, and [along with] the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. Luke 23:4, 5, 33 AMP

Confess: As I REMEMBER all Jesus has done for me I REJOICE at the price He paid & the pain He bore for my salvation & deliverance!  This Easter I declare I’m COMMITTED to growing closer to God & walking in love every day of my life! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/17: But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8 NLT; But God put his love on the line for us by offering his Son in sacrificial death while we were of no use whatever to him. - MSG 

Confess: Today I will CELEBRATE the incredible love of God for me! He went to vast lengths to save me and paid the greatest of all prices, the life of His one & only Son. I will walk in honor, respect & love for God each & every day! Thank you JESUS! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/16: Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Philippians 2:7-8 NLT

Confess: Will we humble ourselves & trust God? The outcome will be GOOD when we yield to God. He is working on our behalf and will bring out the best in & through our lives. Say: “I trust in the Lord WITH ALL MY HEART!” - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/15: And I got it, thank God! In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. 2 Corinthians 2:14 MSG

Confess: Again whatever I face VICTORY is always assured.  I DECLARE VICTORY IS MINE!  Because of my RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS I am DESTINED TO WIN!  God is ALWAYS WORKING for MY GOOD.  No matter how difficult things may become IN THE END I WILL ALWAYS WIN!  Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/14: And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, HE GAVE THEM POWER (power & authority – AMP) over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease (to cure all kinds of disease and all kinds of weakness and infirmity -AMP). Matthew 10:1 NKJV

Confess: God has CALLED me & He has given me POWER, AUTHORITY over any demonic attacks. Sickness & disease have NO PLACE in my life & I will PRAY over those facing such things & God will ANSWER my prayers! Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/13: Palm Sunday- And I got it, thank God! In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. 2 Corinthians 2:14 MSG

Confess: Whatever I face VICTORY is always assured. God always causes me to TRIUMPH in Christ. The WORD is dispensed through my life and what I experience. God always brings GOOD! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/12: And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all—love]. 1 Corinthians 12:31 AMP

Confess: I’m reminded that there is something much more beneficial than the spiritual gifts.  That is LOVE.  I’m committed to walking & living in LOVE!  Wow God keep working on me!  Amen- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/11: But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces)… 1 Corinthians 12:31 AMP

Confess: Today I’m focused on being the GODLY person God wants me to be.  I desire and I want to CULTIVATE the GIFT that is best & helpful at the time!  Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/10: So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all. 1 Corinthians 12:31 NLT

Confess: My DESIRE today is to us the GIFTS that will be HELPFUL & BENEFICIAL in the lives of others.  I’m committed to being a BLESSING to many as well! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/9: If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad. 1 Corinthians 12:26 NLT

Confess: When others suffer & go through the dark valleys I will suffer with them.  When others REJOICE then I will REJOICE & CELEBRATE with them! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/8: This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. 1 Corinthians 12:25 NLT

Confess: Harmony in the body is ESSENTIAL! When there is discord or a breakdown of function then disease & death can enter. But when all parts of the body FUNCTION as God intends then the result is LIFE & MORE ABUNDANT LIFE! Hallelujah! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/7: The eye can never say to the hand, “I don’t need you.” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you.” 1 Corinthians 12:21 NLT

Confess: God has PLACED us in the BODY as He sees fit. He puts us where we need to be. The fact is WE NEED EACH OTHER! So I’m determined to DO MY PART & BE CONTENT where God has placed me to live & serve Him! Amen. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/6: As it is, we see that God has carefully placed each part of the body right where he wanted it. 1 Corinthians 12:18 MSG

Confess: I’m CONTENT & EXCITED to LIVE for & SERVE God right where He has placed me.  I won’t try to CHANGE what He has done.  I WILLINGLY ACCEPT my PLACE in life, my PLACE in the BODY OF CHRIST!  Wow! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/5: If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything? 1 Corinthians 12:17 NLT

Confess: Every part of the BODY MATTERS. Each part has PURPOSE & must CONTRIBUTE to the SUCCESS of the WHOLE BODY! We ALL MATTER. We ALL are IMPORTANT! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/4: And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? 1 Corinthians 12:16 NLT

Confess: Either HEARING or SEEING both MATTER & are IMPORTANT. Each is DIFFERENT but each MATTERS & contribute to the PROPER FUNCTIONING of the BODY! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/3:  If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. 1 Corinthians 12:15 NLT

Confess: whether the FOOT or the HAND I am PART of the BODY!  They both MATTER & are VITAL to the operation of the BODY!  I gladly SERVE & DO whatever I’m created to do!  Praise God! Amen. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/2: I want you to think about how all this makes you more significant, not less. A body isn’t just a single part blown up into something huge. It’s all the different-but-similar parts arranged and functioning together. 1 Corinthians 12:14 MSG

Confess: I am SIGNIFICANT, I MATTER in the CHURCH, in the BODY & in SERVING God! I’m always OPEN to DOING MY PART! Amen again! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 4/1: Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. 1 Corinthians 12:14 NLT

Confess: I am PART of the BODY OF CHRIST! I’m one PART & I will DO MY PART in serving Him. Whatever God calls me to DO I WILL DO quickly & completely! Amen. - P. Rick