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Isaiah 40:31
2026-05-19
Isaiah 40:31 But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (KJV

Are you weary?
When you are intent on success, training is, and should be, hard. If you are reward oriented, you are not as much concerned with the task as long as you know what prize or accolade you will get when you finish. As a Christian, you already know you will be with the Lord in glory. You also know, in this life, you will have victories, and you have the promise of blessings you won’t have room to hold. What about until the blessings come? Until then, you have to wait.
Psalm 27:13-14 [What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living! 14 Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord. (AMPC)
Time flies when you are having fun, right! When you feel you are ready to receive what you have been training for, and the blessing has not come yet; are you still having fun? What do you do? You must guard your heart, and you won’t get tired and want to give up. Do what David did:
1 Samuel 30:6b But David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God. (AMPC)
Psalms 51:12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. (KJV)
When you are feeling weary, remember it is because you have lost sight of God and you are functioning on your own. During this time, go into your secret place and praise Him for what He has done for you in the past; worship Him for Who He is, honor Him for the opportunity to serve. As you spend time in His presence, God will energize, inspire, and encourage you. Don’t stop praising, don’t stop worshiping, and most of all, don’t stop serving!
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I have not always been willing to wait. I am sorry for my impatience, and I repent for my attitude. Now, I give You praise because You strengthened me through my tears. Now I know You were preparing me. I didn’t know what I was going to encounter; I am so glad You did. You have taught me how to wait. Even now, I don’t know what I am going to have to deal with next; again, I am glad You do. As I wait, I will continue to seek You, worship, pray, and study. I know You are everywhere at the same time and You are already with me when the next appointed time comes. I am prepared because of You. The enemy cannot blindside me. He will not get the victory because You trained me, matured me, and equipped me in my time of waiting. Father, I believe I can mount up on wings like an eagle. Thank You for empowering me to run and not get weary. I give You glory…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Matthew 24:43
2026-05-20
Matthew 24:43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. (KJV)
Are you living like today is the day?
This scripture gives you a tip. You should live each day like today is the day.
Matthew 24:36 Concerning that day and exact hour, no one knows when it will arrive, not even the angels of heaven—only the Father knows. (TPT)
Were you one of those children whose parents showed up at school unannounced? You did not know when or what teacher they were going to talk to. You decide to be smart. You did not change into your “extra clothes” or choose to be the class clown. You were obedient, were respectful of your teachers, and did your class work. The same should be true for you as a child of God.
Philippians 2:12 My beloved ones, just like you’ve always listened to everything I’ve taught you in the past, I’m asking you now to keep following my instructions as though I were right there with you. Now you must continue to make this new life fully manifested as you live in the holy awe of God—which brings you trembling into his presence. (TPT)
Paul was talking to the church at Philippi. However, you can treat it as an admonition from God. Work like you don’t know when Christ will return because you don’t. The old folks used to say, “Don’t let Him catch you with your work undone.”
Ephesians 5:15-16 So be very careful how you live, not being like those with no understanding, but live honorably with true wisdom, for we are living in evil times. Take full advantage of every day as you spend your life for his purposes. (TPT)
You should live each day manifesting love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. That way, when Jesus returns, He will find you doing what you know He requires.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, help me live each day as if Jesus will return today. I can remember singing a song, “Watch ye, therefore, You know not the day.” They were singing about not knowing when I would die. However, the same applies to not knowing when it is “the day.” Even if I didn’t say I was waiting, I repent for acting like I had plenty of time to do what You have called me to do. I don’t want to live with gifts unused, talents untapped and assignments not completed. When Jesus comes, I want Him to find me doing what You have purposed for me to do. Help me live every day seeking to fulfill the call You have on my life…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Titus 2:14
2026-05-21
Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. (KJV)
Are you peculiar?
Jesus died for your salvation, and much more than that. His death opened the way for you to be who God designed you to be. You needed only to accept His amazing gift. Jesus died and got up from the grave. As a believer, you can and should be zealous of good works. What does that mean? It means you have great energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of the cause of Christ. It means you live like you love being a Christian and your passion for Christ is evident!
Philippians 3:7-11 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. 8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ 9 and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith. 10 I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, 11 so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead! (NLT)
Normally, the first thought that comes to mind when you hear the word peculiar is strange or bizarre. However, that is not the right thinking. Jesus died, giving you the opportunity to be God’s own possession. That’s what makes you distinctive and special, set aside exclusively for Him.
John 15:16 You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed and placed and purposefully planted you, so that you would go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit will remain and be lasting, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name [as My representative] He may give to you. (AMP)
Salvation made you peculiar. It may seem strange to the rest of the world if you live like you belong to God. However, it is not strange to you. Your excitement about your place in the Lord causes you to do things that please Him, amazing things, extraordinary things, peculiar things!
Mark 16:17-18 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (KJV)
Your passion for His work in and through you is what sustains your life. Be peculiar!
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I am peculiar, and I thank You. Thank You for choosing me and setting me aside as Your own. I have sung “I belong to You”, “I surrender all” and many others. I have said, “You are my Lord and master.” As I seek You and study Your word, I’m getting a new understanding of what those statements really mean. I repent for making my relationship with You mostly about what I need You to do for me and the problems I need You to solve. Thank You for the revelation. Your definition of our relationship means I truly belong to You. Your definition means my life is not mine to control and I repent for acting like it is. Your definition means I am available for You to do with me whatever You choose to do. I am to be salt and light, to speak a word, to provide encouragement, and whatever else You may require. There is nothing I have gained, no title or accolade that is higher than being Your servant. I want to be set aside for Your use. I thank You in advance for the times when You will have to remind me. Also, thank You now and in advance for bringing me back to center whenever I try to live independently of You, going the way I want to and making the choices I want…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Romans 5:21
2026-05-22
Romans 5:21 (Spiritual) death provided sin its platform and power to reign from, now grace has taken over sovereignty through righteousness to introduce life under the Lordship of Jesus Christ over us. (TMB)
Are you living a triumphant life?
You cannot deny the existence of sin, neither can you deny what sin produces (1 John 1:8 and Romans 6:23).
Sometimes you might feel you are fighting a losing battle.
Romans 7:21-24 Here’s an important principle I’ve discovered: regardless of my desire to do the right thing, it is clear that evil is never far away. 22 For deep down I am in happy agreement with God’s law; 23 but the rest of me does not concur. I see a very different principle at work in my bodily members, and it is at war with my mind; I have become a prisoner in this war to the rule of sin in my body. 24 I am absolutely miserable! Is there anyone who can free me from this body where sin and death reign so supremely? (TVT)
You are not fighting a losing battle. You have grace.
Titus 2:11-12 God’s marvelous grace has manifested in person, bringing salvation for everyone. 12 This same grace teaches us how to live each day as we turn our backs on ungodliness and indulgent lifestyles, and it equips us to live self-controlled, upright, godly lives in this present age. (TPT)
Grace is not just the unmerited favor of God that secures your place in heaven. Grace is also God’s empowerment for you to complete the task He has assigned to you. Grace is the sufficiency of God giving you victory. There is no waste of time or useless activity with Him. God uses everything you go through, even what seems like defeat, for your development, maturity, and perfection. There are no losing battles because Jesus conquered death, hell, and the grave (1 Corinthians 15:55 and Revelation 1:18). The battlefield is in your mind. Take authority over what you are thinking.
2 Corinthians 10:5 We are demolishing arguments and ideas, every high-and-mighty philosophy that pits itself against the knowledge of the one true God. We are taking prisoners of every thought, every emotion, and subduing them into obedience to the Anointed One. (TVT)
Speak what the Father speaks about you and live in the power of His grace through obedience to His word. Then you will live victoriously and put the devil under your feet.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I thank You for Your grace. Though I am always grateful You don’t give me what I deserve when I do displeasing things; I am more grateful You empower me to do the things You are pleased with and have ordained for me to do. You placed a call on my life, and then You began using my life experiences to equip me and sustain me. You work through me as I work to fulfill Your vision for me. I repent for thinking I’m not able and feeling like it’s too hard. You show me, I can because You are with me and I am in You. When I feel like the task is overwhelming and I am tempted to quit, You give me a way of escape and I can bear it. I honor You for what You do in my life. When I look at myself, I stand in awe of what You have accomplished…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Kings 2:4
2026-05-23
1 Kings 2:4 so that the Lord may fulfill His promise which He spoke regarding me, saying, ‘If your sons are careful about their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and all their soul, you shall not be deprived of a man to occupy the throne of Israel.’ (New American Standard Bible)
Are you seeing God’s promises come to pass?
God made David a promise. There were things David had to uphold if he was going to receive the promise. Do you think this scripture is only about David and not really about you? Are you wondering how this could apply to you? God’s promise to David was not for the by and by. It was something David could see come to pass in his lifetime. Do you have a “in-your-lifetime” promise the Lord has made to you? If you cannot remember any; here are a few.
Matthew 11:28 “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis”. (TPT)
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Eternal, “plans for peace, not evil, to give you a future and hope—never forget that”. (TVT)
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.] (AMP)
In order for you to see your promise, you have the same requirements God gave to David. Take heed to your way, walk before the Lord in truth, and serve Him with your whole heart and soul.
Luke 18:29-30 “Yes,” said Jesus, “and you won’t regret it. No one who has sacrificed home, spouse, brothers and sisters, parents, children—whatever—will lose out. It will all come back multiplied many times over in your lifetime. And then the bonus of eternal life!” (MSG)
He is the same God, yesterday, today and forevermore.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, You are Jehovah. I have seen Your promises to me come to pass, and I thank You! Thank You for supplying my need and even some of my wants. Thank You for giving me rest when I feel weary, and the burdens of life seem to be too much. Thank You for being there and hearing me when I call and showing me what is really going on. Thank You for reminding me things work out for “the” good and not always what I determine to be “my good”. Thank You for the plans You have for my life. Thank You for peace. All I needed to do was stop and look over my life. I see fulfilled promises. You keep fulfilling them because You are God and Your word does not fail. I repent for those days when I did not obey You every time You spoke, not considering how I would grieve You. I am sorry for those times I did not walk before You in truth, as if I could hide something from You. I apologize for not serving You with my whole heart and soul because I was trying to fit You in to my plans. I confess and thank You for forgiving me because in all those times, You helped me out of the problems and tough situations I created because of my behavior. Please continue to work on me. Keep me on the path. Let Your power flow through me. I know my part is to continue to seek Your face and acknowledge You in all of my ways. The promises that You make are yes, and it is so…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Philippians 4:13
2026-05-24
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV)
What is it you can’t do?
There is an ongoing debate whether qualifications are more important than experience. When you are looking at a position description, what do you think? Ever said “I can’t do that, or I don’t have that skill”? As you continue building your relationship with the Almighty, your thinking will change. As you long for His presence, you study, worship, and praise more and more. Then something happens.
Psalm 18:28-29 God, all at once you turned on a floodlight for me! You are the revelation-light in my darkness, and in your brightness I can see the path ahead. 29 With you as my strength I can crush an enemy horde, advancing through every stronghold that stands in front of me. (TPT)
Psalm 18:29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. (KJV)
You wake up one day (today could be that day) and say, “There is nothing I can’t do with Christ working for, in and through me.” What a great mental state to have, no matter what the situation, to know you can do all things. It is not enough to say it, however. Now you have to walk it out.
Philippians 4:6-7 Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life, 7 then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will guard your heart and mind through Jesus Christ. (TPT)
Take that job, apply for that promotion or new position. Don’t allow the required qualifications, on the paper, to stop you. Allow God, Who saved you, to encourage you. By the way, the same God will give you whatever you need to do the job.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, because of Who You are in me, there is nothing I can’t do. The words are easy enough to say. I repent when I live like I can’t do all things with Your strength. Confessing this frailty liberates me and causes me to weep. All means all. What an amazing God You are. There is no obstacle I can’t leap over. I know Romans 8 refers to not being separated from Your love. There are many days when I ask if troubles, pressures, and problems stop me from accomplishing what You have ordained for my life? I agree with You and say in a loud voice, No. You are giving me the confidence to say there is nothing I cannot do. If I really trust You and believe You, I can manifest Your greatness in all that I do. I want to live my life like I believe. Thank You for showing me the path. Please help me walk on it…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Colossians 3:23
2026-05-25
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, (KJV)
Who are you working for?
Have you ever been sitting at work, doing nothing, and when you saw the boss coming your way, you started to “look like you were working”? Did you convince yourself you deserved a break? Do you work harder when you know the “important people” will review your work than you do when you think they are not? Does your attitude about your boss affect how you view your job? The wonderful thing about the life of a Christian is: you don’t have to pretend you like your job; you should actually love your job!
Ephesians 6:6-7 Don’t put on a show just because they are looking (as if you were a people pleaser); but as a slave of the Anointed, do the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve them in good faith as if you were serving the Lord, not men, (TVT)
The job you are on and the people you work with are your assignment, no matter where you are working. Whether you are in the permissive or perfect will of God, you are there. If you are a believer, God hired you; and He is in charge of Human Resources. You have heard this saying, and it’s more true for the Lord than any other business you have worked for, “The needs of the business come first”.
1 Peter 2:13-16 Submit to all the sons of men for the sake of God; to Kings, because of their authority, 14 And Judges, because they are sent by him for the punishment of wrongdoers and for the praise of the workers of good. 15 For it is the will of God in this way that by your excellent works you may shut the mouths of fools – those who do not know God, 16 As free children, and not as persons who make their liberty a cloak for their evil, but as Servants of God. (TAB)
When you work, your goal should be to please God. Make your work decisions based on what you know God has commanded for your life, not on what has happened or is happening to you on the job.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I thank You for reminding me I am working for You. It doesn’t matter if someone is or isn’t watching because I know You are. It doesn’t matter if anyone appreciates or acknowledges the work I do. I’m working for You. I repent for anytime I acted like I was working for anyone else, including myself. Help me to always see my job as an assignment. My position or title may dictate my pay. You govern how I perform. Your approval is all I seek. I know if I am listening, You won’t allow me to get away with being mediocre, or pass the day doing just enough. You desire excellence and I want to give You my all. Continue to use the Holy Spirit as the Facilitator of my individual development plan, and my work will be a testimony of You, the God I work for…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Matthew 19:16
2026-05-26
Matthew 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? (KJV)
What are you asking God for?
Because you are in a war, being refreshed and replenished is a constant need. Where do you get these needs fulfilled? You will find all you think you need and more in the secret place of the Most High God. The presence of the Lord is captivating, overwhelming, inspiring, refilling, and energizing all at the same time. When engulfed by His Spirit, you are free. Do you know there is nothing you can’t do, and nothing and no one can stop you, as long as God is guiding, covering, and directing you? You may not have a testimony of God working things out in your life. Moses experienced God in ways that could only be described as miraculous as he took the forty-year journey from Egypt to the promised land. You can read Moses’ testimony in Psalms 91. Please take time to read it in its entirety. However, here is an excerpt that highlights the point.
Psalm 91:14-15 For here is what the Lord has spoken to me: “Because you loved me, delighted in me, and have been loyal to my name, I will greatly protect you. 15 I will answer your cry for help every time you pray, and you will feel my presence in your time of trouble. I will deliver you and bring you honor.” (TPT)
Your times of getting away to be with the Lord are most probably less frequent than they need to be. Therefore, hold on to every one of those experiences. Do everything you can to carve out time for more of them. Those are the times when you ask God life-changing questions: “Father, will You take me higher in You? Will You accept my offering as I surrender all of me? Will You let me know what You want me to do next?” Your passionate desire to please the Father has to ring from your heart and soul. Then you will ask for transforming things!
This is what David asked of the Lord:
Psalms 27:4 One thing I have asked of the Lord, and that I will seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, To gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the Lord And to meditate in His temple. (AMP)
This is what the Lord asked Solomon, what Solomon asked of the Lord, and the Lord’s answer:
1 Kings 3:5, 9, 11-13
5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?”
9 Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?
11-13 Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, 12 behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you. 13 And I have also given you what you have not asked: both riches and honor, so that there shall not be anyone like you among the kings all your days”. (AMP)
Learn from the one God called a man after His own heart and the wisest man there ever was or ever will be. Make your request a good one by staying in the presence of God!
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I thank You for the joy You give me. When I come to You in prayer and when I’m in worship, I ask You to teach me about You. I can feel Your presence. I know You bring me into Your secret place because You want to fellowship with me more than I could ever want to fellowship with You. I’m excited. I know You will show me Your way for my life. Not only do You grant me the joy of Your presence as I live, I also have the promise that I will be with You forever. I repent for taking any of this time for granted. I want to share these experiences with the world. I want to tell everyone about my God, who can do exceedingly and abundantly above all I can ask or think. There is nothing I can’t ask You for, that is in Your will, that You would withhold from me. I bless Your name…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Psalms 37:2
2026-05-27
Psalms 37:24 though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand. (KJV)
Are you fighting scared?
Have you ever watched a wrestling tag-team match? The tag team comprises two or more wrestlers who are working together as a team. According to the rules, only one competitor per team can be the ring. Also, the only way a wrestler can change places with a partner is to “tag” him or touch him on some part of his body. Usually, one of the team members is being beaten down to the point they are about to lose. Then the dramatic “tagging” happens. Those rules do not govern your life in Christ.
Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you while you [only need to] keep silent and remain calm. (AMP)
It is not a tag-team match. God does not allow you to get all beat up and then He steps in. He is always there with you.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (NIV)
God is your keeper! That is a weapon you need to settle in your spirit. The devil fights hard. He may even knock you down a time to two; he cannot hold you down forever.
Proverbs 24:16a Although a righteous person may fall seven times, he gets up again, (NET)
The Lord is holding your hand. Fight like it! He may allow you to fall when it will strengthen you. However, He is keeping you from destruction. This reminder should change your fighting tactics.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Jehovah Nissi, I repent for fighting like I will not win. You are teaching my hands to war and my fingers to fight, and I won’t stand before the enemy trembling. There is no possibility where he will win. Nothing exists on the earth, above the earth, or beneath the earth he can use, that You can’t stop. Because of You, I fight like there is nothing You have ordained for my life that the devil can prevent me from attaining. This revelation allows me to tap into Your power within me. When You speak to me, I want to stand on it. Though the enemy will try to whisper in my ear, he will not move me. Your word is my rock and my solid foundation. You’re holding me, fighting through me, and bringing to pass what You have already purposed and predestined. You are omniscient; You know I’ve already won the victory. I repent for those days when I said, “I’ll do it afraid.” I cannot walk in light and darkness at the same time. You have not given me the spirit of fear. The devil is the peddler of fear. I cannot partner with the enemy to accomplish something You have called me to do. I will never say, “I will do it afraid again.” I also will no longer fight afraid…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Galatians 5:1
2026-05-28
Galatians 5:1 Christ defines your faith; he is your freedom from anything the law could never free you from! Find your firm footing in this freedom. Do not let religion trip you up again and harness you to a system of rules and obligations! (TMB)
Are you freely giving?
In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the need to belong comes right after the need to have food and be safe. It is pretty important in the life of every human being. As a Christian, you often seek to fulfill that need in church or in some Christian ministry, group, or club. Depending on where you are in your relationship with the Lord, your need to belong could put you in a position where you compromise what you know is true just to be accepted by a person or the group. This is such a strategic tool used by the enemy. There is a lot of damage that people who are sincere, just sincerely wrong, can do.
Colossians 2:16-19 So don’t put up with anyone pressuring you in details of diet, worship services, or holy days. All those things are mere shadows cast before what was to come; the substance is Christ. 18-19 Don’t tolerate people who try to run your life, ordering you to bow and scrape, insisting that you join their obsession with angels and that you seek out visions. They’re a lot of hot air, that’s all they are. They’re completely out of touch with the source of life, Christ, who puts us together in one piece, whose very breath and blood flow through us. He is the Head and we are the body. We can grow up healthy in God only as he nourishes us. (MSG)
Just remember, You Are Free. You don’t have to agree with anyone on every issue. You can stand on what you believe. No one can require anything of you, not your time, talent, money, allegiance, presence at events, obedience, etc. You are free.
1 John 2:27 As for you, the anointing [the special gift, the preparation] which you received from Him remains [permanently] in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But just as His anointing teaches you [giving you insight through the presence of the Holy Spirit] about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as His anointing has taught you, you must remain in Him [being rooted in Him, knit to Him]. (Amplified Bible)
Though you are free, you want to allow the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you. It is the right choice to make when you don’t want to defy the Lord. It is important that you understand, when you disobey the Holy Spirit’s guidance, you are only rebelling against the Lord.
Psalm 51:4 Against You, You only, have I sinned and done that which is evil in Your sight, so that You are justified in Your sentence and faultless in Your judgment. (AMPC)
Your Heavenly Father is the only power over your life. He has given you an unction.
1 John 2:20 But you have an (unction) anointing from the Holy One [you have been set apart, specially gifted and prepared by the Holy Spirit], and all of you know [the truth because He teaches us, illuminates our minds, and guards us from error]. (AMPC, edited)
You will know when you are being obedient to the Father through the local church. You also know whether you are being rebellious or if it is just an accusation. Be excited about this information and walk in the freedom Jesus died for. God loves a cheerful giver.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I want to serve You out of my love for You. I repent for not doing that. I will not allow someone to impose rules, regulations, and obligations on my life to fit their agenda. If what anyone requests of me doesn’t fall in line with what You’ve already spoken to me; You have given me the courage to say no. I want to do what I do, because I love You; not because I’m trying to gain footing in some place or with certain people. You continue to guide and direct me; unveiling what You have ordained for my life. I know my obedience to You must follow what You have spoken to me. I understand I can and should show my obedience to You through my experiences in whatever ministry or local church I’m assigned to. I also know You will show me how. Thank You for giving me deeper understanding. Man-made goals cannot and will not supersede what You have ordained. I thank You for showing me I don’t have to be bound anymore. I can walk in You freely. I can love You freely. I can obey You freely. I can give freely…
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Ephesians 5:27
2026-05-29
Ephesians 5:27 Christ, the voice of God’s intimate language, presents the church (his restored image and likeness) to himself, to his delightful approval without any distraction or reminder of a blemished past; no wrinkle or scar of sin’s abuse remains; she stands before him in immaculate innocence. (TMB, edited)
Are you spreading the joy?
When the enemy reminds you of your past, take his reminder and do two things. First, spend some time in praise and worship, thanking God for who He is and what He did for you. Remind yourself of the times when you thought there was no hope for you. The Lord reached down, picked you up, and set you on a new path.
Psalms 118:28 You are my God, and I will confess, praise, and give thanks to You; You are my God, I will extol You. (AMPC)
Psalm 113:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised. (KJV)
Second, take some time to reflect on what God has promised to be your future.
Revelation 21:3-4 and then I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “See! The tabernacle of God is among men, and He will live among them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them [as their God,] 4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be death; there will no longer be sorrow and anguish, or crying, or pain; for the former order of things has passed away.” (AMP)
You will stand washed, clean, without spot or blemish. You are the church Jesus is coming back for. There will be no remnants of what used to be in your life. There will not be any scars that normally remain after a wound heals, reminding you of a past hurt. There is a burst of energy you should get just thinking about what God has prepared for you.
Revelation 19:1 AFTER THIS I heard what sounded like a mighty shout of a great crowd in heaven, exclaiming, Hallelujah (praise the Lord)! Salvation and glory (splendor and majesty) and power (dominion and authority) [belong] to our God! (AMP)
Are you able to witness to right now? Yes, you are. Do it. Make this truth available to as many people as you can, and they too can experience this same joy.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
My Father and my God, You are Jehovah Tsidekenu, The Lord Our Righteousness. I thank You for washing away all my blemishes. Thank You for removing every reminder of the pain I endured throughout my life. I repent for holding on for the amount of time I did. I could not spread joy because I had of all the unresolved pain. Now I have no more scars from trials, tribulations, persecutions, betrayal, grief, or death. You are Jehovah Maccadeschem, The Lord Who Sanctifies. You present me clean. To say I am completely amazed is not enough. I am humbled and grateful and still those words are not enough. Father, I can’t think of any other appropriate words. I am speechless, which is uncommon for me. Thank You for e work You’re doing in my life, to clear away all the rubbish, all the hurt, and all the pain. I am the church You are returning for. It is a miracle. Thank You is the best and least I can say…
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Timothy 4:12
2026-05-30
1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. (KJV)
Are you letting your light shine?
It does not matter how long ago you got saved. If you look long enough, you will probably find some seasoned saints, those who have been saved for a long time. Sometimes, the seasoned saints might inadvertently dismiss your input because of your youth. How do you and others define youth? Youth is a function of age. The time you have been alive measures age. The Bible refers to time in three different ways:

Chronos – meaning minutes and seconds, or time as a measurable resource.
Hora – meaning a certain or definite time or season fixed by natural law and returning with the revolving year.
Kairos – meaning God’s timing, especially in terms of fulfilling the prophetic, and completing His will and purposes.

Know that the saints can measure your youth in Chronos, Hora or Kairos time. They will say things like, “when you have been on the battlefield as long as I have you will know.” Don’t let that hinder you.
2 Peter 3:8 Don’t imagine, dear friends, that God’s timetable is the same as ours; as the psalm says, for with the Lord, one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is like one day. (TVT)
You have to recognize what plot and trap the enemy is using to interfere with your passion, and stop him. The Bible gives you instruction on what to do, no matter how you measure your time with the Lord.
If Chronos:
Ephesians 5:15-16 Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], 16 making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], because the days are [filled with] evil. (AMP)
If Hora:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; 3 A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn,
And a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing; 6 A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away; 7 A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak; 8 A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace. (NKJV)
If Kairos:
Habakkuk 2:3 “For the vision is yet for the appointed [future] time It hurries toward the goal [of fulfillment]; it will not fail. Even though it delays, wait [patiently] for it, Because it will certainly come; it will not delay.” (AMP)
It’s true your unbridled passion may get you into trouble. Please know, you can be the better for it. What the enemy means for your demise, God can get glory from, if you let Him. Continue to live a life that glorifies God. No matter where you go or who you are with, redeem the time and let your light shine; then men will believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, it does not matter how I am measuring my time with You, I’ve come to a place where I can just be me. I can let my light shine. I thank You. I can speak of Your goodness. I can talk of who You are. I can lay claim to my salvation and openly proclaim that I’m excited about it. I will let no one despise it, and I won’t despise it. Am I too young in terms of time on the earth? Am I too young in terms of the season I am in? Am I too young because someone else thinks You have not finished with my preparation and maturing yet? I am no longer concerned about what other people think when it comes to hearing Your voice. I will hold who You say I am and what You’ve done in my life to a higher esteem level. You have shown me I need to be excited about what You are doing and have done in my life. When I’m not, I am telling and showing You I ashamed of You. It means I think You made a mistake or have left something out. I repent for evaluating Your work. I am grateful and I will act like it…
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Galatians 6:1
2026-05-31
Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. (KJV)
Are you restoring in meekness?
Have you ever been engaged in activity you knew was not glorifying to God or edifying to the Body of Christ and a brother/sister in the Lord saw you? How did the interaction play out? Do one of these examples describe it?
One, if they were truly spiritual, they came and talked to you about it, and you felt the love of God as they spoke. You did not feel judged or dirty. You repented to the Lord, and He restored you.
Romans 15:1-2 Now, those who are mature in their faith can easily be recognized, for they don’t live to please themselves but have learned to patiently embrace others in their immaturity. 2 Our goal must be to empower others to do what is right and good for them, and to bring them into spiritual maturity. (TPT)
Two, they were judgmental and critical. You felt even if you stopped immediately and never returned to that behavior; that person and many others would always see you the same way. In essence, the person made you feel you would never be clean.
Romans 7:18-19, 24 For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh [my human nature, my worldliness—my sinful capacity]. For the willingness [to do good] is present in me, but the doing of good is not. 19 For the good that I want to do, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want. 24 Wretched and miserable man that I am! Who will [rescue me and] set me free from this body of death [this corrupt, mortal existence]? (AMP)
Three, they said nothing to you at all. However, you know they saw you.
Matthew 5:23-24 Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. (NKJV)
It does not matter, now, how it played out then. Should you find yourself in any of these three scenarios, again; follow the scripture. If you find yourself on the other side, remember how you felt. Every believer has a target on his/her back. Though you may feel you are above temptation, don’t allow the devil to fool you. Today it is them, tomorrow it could be you.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I’ve been on both sides of the witness stand. I have been the one who saints and sinners alike have evaluated. They found me wanting and left me feeling as if there was no hope. I’ve also been the one who found someone who had erred. I want to say I always handled it right. I know I cannot. I thank You for giving me the opportunity to show Your love and mercy. I repent for those I left in a worse state. You have changed and continue to change me. Today I speak love and I speak light into the lives of those You allow to cross my path. I am grateful You find me worthy to be Your ambassador. Keep me close to You as I share the good news about You who loves no matter what. I don’t want to leave a person judged and lost because of where they are located. You are God and You can and will bring them to a new place with a new consciousness. A place where there is no condemnation, only conviction that saves. You did it for me; I pray You can use me as a bridge to do it for others…
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Hebrews 12:12
2026-06-01
Hebrews 12:12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, (TMB)
Are you pouting or praising?
Children often pout after their parents have punished them for something. They get silent and refuse to talk to anyone or take part in whatever activities are going on. They don’t realize the punishment is for their good. Know any adults who act the same way? How do you act when God chastises you?
1 Thessalonians 5:18 in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (AMP)
When things don’t go the way you want them to. When God does not work out the situation the way you wanted it to be worked out. When there is no creative miracle for you. What do you do?
James 1:2-4 Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. (MSG)
At this stage in your understanding of the spiritual war and level of your training, the answer should ring in your heart and spring from your lips. “I am standing tall!!” Are you? The old folks used to say, “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps”. Not sure how to do that, however the point is, tighten your grip on the Lord and get ready for the next round. David encouraged himself in the Lord (1Sam 30:6). You have to do the same.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, in the name of Jesus, I hope to say, “I know how to abound and how to be abased”. I don’t want to be Your child who throws a temper tantrum. I want to be Your child who understands You and acknowledges that You know what is best for me. I repent for trying to force You to do things my way. Keep me close as I accept Your choices for my life and align my will with Yours. Shine Your light on my thoughts and actions when I am expecting You to do what I want You to do, when I want You to do it, and how I want You to do it. I know You will continue to teach me, if I allow You to. Father, I will allow You to, because I want to continue to grow. I am gaining clarity and I am maturing. I understand if I always got what I wanted, my life would be a complete mess. Thank You for only giving me what You know is best for me…

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John 15:5
2026-06-02
John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. (KJV)
Can someone pick a piece of fruit from you?
It is fruit bearing season. There is a story in the Bible when Jesus cursed the fig tree (Mark 11:12-13, 20-21). Now, He did not curse it just because it did not have fruit. This was not the season for bearing fruit. He cursed it because it “looked” like it had fruit. Fruit usually comes before the leaves. When Jesus saw the leaves from a far off, He thought there would be fruit. He was hungry and a tree with fruit would meet His need. Make sure you are not “pretending” to be someone who can meet a need.
Matthew 23:27-28 Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like a grave that has been whitewashed. You look beautiful on the outside, but on the inside, you are full of moldering bones and decaying rot. 28 You appear, at first blush, to be righteous, selfless, and pure; but on the inside you are polluted, sunk in hypocrisy and confusion and lawlessness. (TVT)
No matter how talented you are and how gifted you are, without God, you can do nothing. You can’t just appear to be full of fruit from far away. Someone is going to come to pick a piece of fruit off your tree because:

They may not understand a love that does not come with a price tag, and they need divine love in all its varied expressions.
They may not know what life is like without despair, and they need joy.
They may be full of conflict, and they need peace that subdues.
They may not have had someone walk with them despite the life they have chosen, and they need patience that endures.
They may only know cruelty and need to see kindness in action.
They may not know what goodness looks like, and they need an example of a life full of virtue.
They may not have any faith, or their faith wavers, and they need to know there is a God Who provides faith that prevails.
They may have never experienced mercy. They can’t imagine how their life would be different and they need someone who has a gentle heart.
They may not have any self-control and they need someone who can show them that strength of spirit is possible.

Are you that person? Can you be? Yes, to make sure you have fruit, you must abide.
Colossians 1:9b-10 that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [with insight into His purposes], and in understanding [of spiritual things], 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord [displaying admirable character, moral courage, and personal integrity], to [fully] please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing in the knowledge of God [with deeper faith, clearer insight and fervent love for His precepts]; (AMP)
Spend time in the presence of the Lord, and when someone comes to pick a piece of fruit from your tree, they are not disappointed.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, because I am saved, I can have the fruit of the Spirit. It can operate in my life and I thank You. I understand I have to abide in You, if the fruit will be available when there is a need. I don’t want to be the person who appears to be spiritual when I am really not. When the time comes for someone who needs long-suffering, who needs temperance, I want to provide it. Thank You for showing me this is not a some-of-the-time thing, this is an all-of-the-time thing. You will send people into my life who will need what You have already placed inside me. I don’t want them to leave worse than they came. I want to enrich and encourage them. I know in order for rivers of living water to flow from me; I have to spend time with You. Not in fleeting moments and not when I can fit You in. I purpose to have dedicated and consecrated time with You. I need that special time to accept Your correction, Your discipline and Your development. When I stray, help me come back to You. You are my center. Help me abide…

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Philippians 2:3
2026-06-03
Philippians 2:3 No hidden agenda with a compromised mixture of leaven or empty philosophical flattery can match a mind that genuinely values others above oneself (TMB)
Do you have a hidden agenda?
What’s in it for me? Isn’t that what Peter asked Jesus? (Matthew 19:27)
Matthew 6:33 But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. (AMP)
Are you wondering when “all those things” are going to manifest? Maybe you are at the point where you don’t ask that question anymore? Have you passed the point of thinking about what could bless you; or who could bless you if you did…
ASK THE LORD WHAT HE WANTS TO SAY TO YOU ABOUT TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL AND JOURNAL IT HERE: ? There is no shame in wanting to be blessed. Not only has God blessed you and will continue to bless you, He also attached a promise to your giving.
Luke 6:38 “Give generously and generous gifts will be given back to you, shaken down to make room for more. Abundant gifts will pour out upon you with such an overflowing measure that it will run over the top! The measurement of your generosity becomes the measurement of your return.” (TPT)
You don’t always know who God will use to bless you. What you know is all blessings come from God and He has promised to bless you. You know they are coming. Why couldn’t it be because of something that you did? The thing is, what you may or may not get can’t be the motivation for your actions. Your motivation has to come from the pure desire to be of service to someone else.
Corinthians 9:7 Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift]. (AMP)
When you give from your heart, you can “feel” nothing happened because of what you did. The good thing is, you won’t look back on your actions with regret. As a side note, something always happens; you reap what you sow.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, God, I never thought I had a hidden agenda. Thank You for requiring me to evaluate my heart. Thank You for reminding me my desires and my service have to be pure and unselfish. My only agenda has to be: Your glory. I can’t choose to do or not do something based on what I think the person could do for me. I want to be an instrument of Your service. For You to use me where, when and with whom, is a manifestation of Your sovereignty. I want to rejoice in every service I provide. You have shown me I am not wrong for thinking my deeds might be the beginning of something. As long as I am not motivated by a reward, I don’t run after what I think I should get, and/or I don’t pout if what I hoped might happen does not materialize. I repent for the times when my ideas took me down the wrong path. I will diligently examine my thoughts beforehand. I want You to get the glory out of all I do…

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Matthew19:22
2026-06-04
Matthew19:22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. (KJV)
Have you gone away sad?
When you are inspired to go to the Lord and ask what He would have of you; be ready for the answer. To say you surrender all sounds wonderful and is the response that strong worship, praise and prayer invoke.
Psalm 37:4-6 Seek your happiness in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desire. 5 Give yourself to the Lord; trust in him, and he will help you; 6 he will make your righteousness shine like the noonday sun. (GNT)
Please understand, it is in the next level of warfare where God gives you what you asked Him for. You get more of Him, more insight, more revelation, and things change.
John 14:12-13 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, anyone who believes in Me [as Savior] will also do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these [in extent and outreach], because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in My name [as My representative], this I will do, so that the Father may be glorified and celebrated in the Son. (AMP)
Will the devil just move to the side and allow you to walk in this deeper place? No, it may even seem to you that the enemy is attacking you more often and with greater intensity. Have you convinced yourself that problems at home have doubled, on the job have tripled, and at church have quadrupled? When you answered God’s call, you promised to do whatever God said. Now that you have found out only some of what God requires and what type of war you have to fight; what do you do? Do you change your mind because the battle is “more than you can bear”? Do you ask the Lord to allow you to stop and pick this up when you are better equipped to handle it? Do you strengthen your resolve, dig in, and see the salvation of the Lord?
Psalm 27:13-14 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. 14 Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! (NKJV)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I am often surprised at Your answer when I ask You, “What do You want me to do?” I confess I used to hope it was something I already thought You would require. I repent for trying to direct Your process. I am older and I pray wiser now. I don’t want to go away sad when Your answer is, “Get up early every morning and talk to Me”. “Lift My name everywhere You go, no matter the response.” “Be encouraging to someone who is belittling or mishandling You.” “Give an extra 10% in tithes and offering today”. “Ask someone to forgive You when they are at fault.” The greatest gift I can give; the greatest response I can have to Your answer, is to say yes. I have to “want to” allow Your love to shine through me by being obedient. I don’t want to go away sad. I want to go away rejoicing and living out Your will for my life…

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Galatians 6:8
2026-06-05
Galatians 6:8 The flesh cannot compete with the spirit; just like with Adam, the fruit of the DIY tree still produces death, while faith produces the spirit fruit of the life of the ages, the God-kind of life. (TMB)
What harvest are you going to reap?
Not sure who coined the phrase “If it feels good, do it”. Nike took it to the next level and said, “Just do it”. At that point, it doesn’t matter if it feels good or not. I am sure Nike was talking about exercising in their shoes. Now the world has taken that phrase to the highest level. The phrase has taken on a life all its own. The goal is to satisfy the hunger of the flesh at any cost, no matter the cost. What we don’t realize, there is a cost. Doing whatever you want, when you want, how you want, and with whom you want, comes with a price.
Romans 6:23a For the wages of sin is death; (KJV)
If you dance to the music, you have to pay the piper. The price of unfettered freedom is corruption of the mind and body. Ultimately, you spend eternity in hell.
James 1:14-16 But each one is tempted when he is dragged away, enticed and baited [to commit sin] by his own [worldly] desire (lust, passion). 15 Then when the illicit desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin has run its course, it gives birth to death. 16 Do not be misled, my beloved brothers and sisters. (AMP)
Aren’t you glad God made provision? I am.
Romans 6:23b but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (KJV)
When you do those things that strengthen the spirit, i.e., praying in the holy ghost, worshipping, studying the word; you are planting seeds that bring forth a harvest of life in paradise.
2 Peter 1:5-8 For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding), 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness, 7 and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit]. 8 For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ. (AMP) (Amplified Bible)
When you change what you plant, you change what you harvest.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, in this world, I am encouraged to make my way, to name it and claim it, to be the captain of my ship, and make it happen. I’ve learned I am not making my way, even when it seems like I am. You love me enough to show me I don’t even know what my way really is. I only thought I knew. The problem with me doing what I thought was right is I ended up doing things that grieved You. I repent. You taught me not to make decisions based on what I see in the natural. You taught me not to compare my life to others that I think are successful. You taught me the world’s definition of achievement is not the same as Yours. Thank You for allowing me to change what I was planting. I don’t want to make my way. I want to spend time in Your presence and have You order my steps. I want to live a life that glorifies You. Whether the world deems my life to be prosperous is not important to me anymore. I want to live the God-kind of life. I want to make the God-kind of choices. I want to reap the God-kind of harvest…

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2 Corinthians 2:8
2026-06-06
2 Corinthians 2:8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. (KJV)
Are you managing forgiveness?
There is no way around it. If you say you love the Lord, you have to forgive. Here is what makes it tricky. Some offenses “seem” to affect you more than others, carry more weight, and do more damage. No matter how you feel, you must extend the same grace you have received. Unforgiveness can really negatively affect you because the same pattern of forgives you use, God uses toward you.
Mark 11:25 When you pray, if you remember anyone who has wronged you, forgive him so that God above can also forgive you. (TVT)
Matthew 6:14-15 If you forgive people when they sin against you, then your Father will forgive you when you sin against Him and when you sin against your neighbor. 15 But if you do not forgive your neighbors’ sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (TVT)
Unforgiveness can prove to be worse and really dangerous territory for the one you choose not to forgive. The devil can get an advantage in his/her life. He can also use your unforgiveness to cause hard thoughts toward God and religion. He could drive that person to a place of despair and have him/her think Christians are, and therefore God is, unforgiving. Unforgiveness causes bitterness, which the love of God does not shine through. Therefore, how can you witness?
Hebrews 12:15 Watch over each other to make sure that no one misses the revelation of God’s grace. And make sure no one lives with a root of bitterness sprouting within them which will only cause trouble and poison the hearts of many. (TPT)
Are you applying the standard God set for forgiveness? Do you really want to live with unforgiveness in your heart? Do you keep in mind that you don’t want to be overindulging of sin or too severe? Only God can help you navigate the answers to these questions. Please remember, this is how you confirm the love of God lives in you.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I confess managing forgiveness is sometimes hard for me. I think I forgive most things, however there are some things that are really tough for me. I wanted to forgive, yet I felt as though forgiving would give leeway to more of the same behavior. I thought it would give my stamp of approval, and/or appear as if the behavior was not wrong. This was such a struggle for me. I repent because I know thinking like this is judgement, and I placed myself in a position that is Yours alone. I repent for affecting anyone’s life negatively. 70×7 was just an example Jesus used to denote the number of times we should forgive. I know there is no actual number. I used to be concerned about forgiving and what it would mean for someone who didn’t seem to be remorseful. Did that mean there is no need for a standard? Was it okay for them to do whatever they wanted? Would they take my kindness as weakness? Was I giving them permission to repeat the behavior? Thank You for showing me I am not the record keeper. Thank You for helping me see forgiveness is for me, not for the one who offended me. I want to live a life where a person can come to me and find love, forgiveness, and understanding. I ask You for these things every day. I want to give someone what You give me. Help me choose my words and do what would bring You glory…

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2 Thessalonians 3:15
2026-06-07
2 Thessalonians 3:15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. (KJV)
Have you given up on someone?
Have your friend, relative or acquaintance adapted a lifestyle you know was ungodly. What was your response? Was your first thought, it’s their life? Did you somehow eliminate your need to speak to them? Did you convince yourself you would be nosy or pushy if you spoke to them? Did you wonder what happened to the joy of their salvation, their relationship with the Lord, their passion for the things of God? So many things could have happened. Here are a few, to take into consideration, to stop you from getting too judgmental:

They kept letting their schedule rule instead of making sure they did not use God’s time for something else.
They set their heart on things that really don’t matter and the enemy lured them away.
The trials in their life caused them to become discouraged, and they focused on those problems and took their eyes off Christ.
They wanted prosperity and wealth. They sought after that first and not the Kingdom of heaven.
They drift away from God because they have habitual sin in their lives that causes them to feel guilt when they show up at church, reluctant when they pray, and hypocritical when they read their Bible.

Have you ever been there? What does the Bible instruct you to do?
Galatians 6:1-2 My spiritual brothers and sisters, if one of our faithful has fallen into a trap and is snared by sin, don’t stand idle and watch his demise. Gently restore him, being careful not to step into your own snare. 2 Shoulder each other’s burdens, and then you will live as the law of the Anointed teaches us. (TVT)
Don’t give up on them. Do battle on their behalf. Today it’s them, tomorrow it could be you. Keep their names in God’s ear. Ask Him to use you in their lives. If He gives you an open door, speak to them with love. Prepare yourself to celebrate their return. Always remember, He did not give up on you.
Luke 15:8-10 8 Jesus gave them another parable: “There once was a woman who had ten valuable silver coins. When she lost one of them, she swept her entire house, diligently searching every nook and cranny for that one lost coin. 9 When she finally found it, she gathered all her friends and neighbors for a celebration, telling them, ‘Come and celebrate with me! I had lost my precious silver coin, but now I’ve found it.’ 10 That’s the way God responds every time one lost sinner repents and turns to him. He says to all his angels, ‘Let’s have a joyous celebration, for the one who was lost, I have found!’” (TPT)
God may use you as water that softens the ground, in order for Him to bring the increase. It doesn’t matter who they are or where they are. God’s grace and mercy can reach them.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I don’t want to write someone off. I know I don’t have a heaven or hell to put someone in. How dare I deal with someone as if You cannot help them? Maybe they are not my assignment. I repent for giving up. You never give up. You continue to send someone to speak a word. I don’t have the right to decide if a person wants You or not. How could I know? I have often quoted the Bible, “A tree is known by the fruit that it bears.” Somehow, I thought that gave me the right to let go. I am sorry. You are God, not me. There is nothing You can’t do. There is no one You can’t reach. You reached me. I repent. Forgive me for not living a life that fulfills Your desire that none would perish…

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Hebrews 12:13
2026-06-08
Hebrews 12:13 Get rid of all obstacles that could possibly cause you to stumble and sprain an ankle! Don’t let a recurrent injury force you out of the race. Recover and carry on running. Don’t allow old legalistic mind-sets to trip you up again. (TMB)
Is your path obstruction free?
God has a plan for your life and a path for you to walk. You have the responsibility to make sure the path you are walking on is what God desires.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope”. (AMP)
Also, God has designed your path to be as plain and as easy to follow as possible. That is the way God does it. No hoops to jump through.
Matthew 11:29-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (MSG)
Also, keep in mind other people are watching you and trying to walk the path you are walking.
You cannot allow obstructions to cause you or anyone else to stumble.
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us, (AMP)
What are obstructions? They are addictions, distractions, afflictions, distresses, etc. Ask the Lord to show you the obstructions in your life. When He does, whatever they are, get rid of them. They need to go. Don’t make excuses for your wrong behavior or it will just get worse and cause you to stumble on the path and possibly cause you to fall or fail. And the sadder part is, it could most probably cause someone else to stumble as well.
Romans 13:14 But clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for [indulging] the flesh [put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical nature] to [gratify its] desires (lusts). (AMPC)
You can walk the path of deliverance Jesus died for and God provided because you are strong, healed, and more than a conqueror.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, You have shown me the path and instructed me to walk there in. It is my responsibility to obey. I repent for the times I walked without regard to Your instructions. Thank You for always being there for me. When I am weak, You make me strong. When I struggle, You give me clarity. I had not thought about someone else watching my life and trying to walk my path before. I am both baffled and concerned. Knowing that someone would want to walk my path makes me even more sensitive to every time I do what I want without regard for Your word. Not only am I putting bumps, lumps, cracks, and crevices on my path. I could cause someone else to fall. I can’t use the fact that the righteous man falls, and You will help them rise again as an excuse to make provision for my flesh. I must live my life doing everything I can, according to Your will, and I won’t fall. Thank You for showing this to me in a clearer way. Thank You for showing me why I should desire Your path for my life. Thank You for making me realize I must choose Your path freely, not grudgingly, or being compelled, or demanded. Help me continue to keep my path clear of obstacles. Please keep it is straight and level…

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James 5:19
2026-06-09
James 5:19 My dear friends, if you know people who have wandered off from God’s truth, don’t write them off. Go after them. Get them back (MSG)
Who have you written off?
Have you ever lost something and thought you would not find it? Depending on how valuable it was to you, you probably looked for it. After a while, when you didn’t find it, did you give up? Did you decide you were going to replace it or do without it? Well, you can make those kinds of decisions with stuff, not with people. What are some reasons you and your friend may have parted ways?

You have changed the way you see things, you both have a different spiritual perspective.
You cannot agree to disagree because you refuse to give some validity to the other’s perspective.
You believe someone has to change their mind. You’re at an impasse.
Life and choices have changed the intensity of your relationship.

Please remember, you don’t fight against flesh and blood. The enemy thought he would separate you and make you weak. He may have used you or your friend. Know this, you did not waste the time you invested in your friendship. During those days, weeks, months and/or years, you grew and developed. What you learned will be useful for the next relationship and to encourage and strengthen someone else.
Genesis 50:20 Even though you intended to harm me, God intended it only for good, and through me, He preserved the lives of countless people, as He is still doing today. (TVT)
Know that the Lord was watching and both of you will be fine. Let God dictate the ebb and flow. When He puts them on your mind, find a way to reach out. With today’s social technology, if you want to find them, you will. You are not reaching out to just to rekindle what once was. You are reaching out to let them know you love them, and they are always in your prayers.
Philippians 1:3-4 Whenever you cross my mind, I thank my God for you and for the gift of knowing you. 4 My spirit is lightened with joy whenever I pray for you (and I do constantly) (TVT)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I thank You for my friendships. You have taught me how to love those who are no longer actively a part of my life. You have given me instruction on what to do when You put them on my mind and in my heart from time to time. Until now, I’ve just said I don’t know where they are or I don’t know how to find them. I have given myself an out. I repent for that. I can reach out. I can use the tools available to me to find them. I can talk to them. I can share Your love. You were there when the separation happened, and You are here now. Whatever happened is in the past. I know it feels good for someone to say they love and miss me. Even if I can’t find them, I can pray for them. You have no hands; I give You mine, no feet; I give You mine. Help me remember this the next time You place someone on my heart. Though I can pray for them, if I can, I should do more…

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Galatians 4:7
2026-06-10
Galatians 4:7 Can you see how foolish it would be for a son to continue to live his life with a slave mentality? Your son-ship qualifies you to immediately participate in all the wealth of God’s inheritance which is yours because of Christ. (TMB)
Are you having a prodigal son moment?
Have you made some choices and found yourself in a place where you are not living the quality and standard of life God promised? That must have been what the prodigal son was thinking when he “came to himself.” He was not wondering how he could get his lavish life back. He just wanted to be in a place where he could get food, shelter, safety, and security. These were the things he knew his Father provided for his slaves. He was OK to be a slave. The thing is, there was no reason for him to live as a slave. He did not realize the relationship he had with his father did not end because he left. It was still intact. He was still his father’s son. It did not matter where he was or how he was currently living. When he returned home, his father proved that to him (Luke 15:11–32).
Luke 15:20 So the young son set off for home. From a long distance away, his father saw him coming, dressed as a beggar, and great compassion swelled up in his heart for his son who was returning home. The father raced out to meet him, swept him up in his arms, hugged him dearly, and kissed him over and over with tender love. (TPT)
Are you living beneath your status because of choices you have made? Are you content to keep living without your blessings because you have agreed with the enemy? You can change your situation.
Isaiah 55:1-3 Wait and listen, everyone who is thirsty! Come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Yes, come, buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing]. 2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your earnings for what does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness [the profuseness of spiritual joy]. 3 Incline your ear [submit and consent to the divine will] and come to Me; hear, and your soul will revive; and I will make an everlasting covenant or league with you, even the sure mercy (kindness, goodwill, and compassion) promised to David. (AMPC)
It is not a matter of what you deserve; it is a matter of who you are. You are an heir to the throne. It is your birthright. Being an “heir” is NOT a better job, a wife, a husband, a better car etc. IT IS your relationship with the Father.
Romans 8:17 If we are God’s children, that means we are His heirs along with the Anointed, set to inherit everything that is His. If we share His sufferings, we know that we will ultimately share in His glory. (TVT)
Stop living beneath your promises and return to the Lord.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, when I am feeling as if I am not living the life You promised, I know I am the one who left. I repent for those days. I am sorry; I learned my lesson. When I am thirsty, I come to You. You are my everlasting water. When I have no money, I can come to You, buy and eat without cost. I can stop spinning my wheels and doing things that cannot and will not satisfy me. I will listen to You and eat of Your word. I will delight in You. You have given me access to Your presence. I will wait for You to speak to me. You can return to me the joy of Thy salvation. You have made an everlasting covenant with me. Help me be faithful to it…

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Ephesians 3:12
2026-06-11
Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. (KJV)
Are you being bold?
Have you ever seen the original version of the Wizard of OZ? There is an iconic scene where the group has finally made it to the Wizard’s castle. It is time to see the great and powerful OZ. They are walking down this extremely long corridor, shaking, rattling, trembling. They are almost scared to death. They have been told that OZ is the only one who can help them. Though they wanted his help, they were almost too afraid to ask for it.
You are not a part of a movie. You are not looking for someone or something to solve all your problems with the wave of a hand. As a believer, you know that in your time of need, the Lord God Almighty is the only One who can help. You have to develop your relationship with the Father. Then you will not be afraid to come to Him. It does not matter what the need is.
Philippians 4:19 And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Amplified Bible, AMP)
Aren’t you excited about Philippians 4:19? My prayer is that you are cultivating a deeper and stronger relationship with the Lord because of the training you are getting through this devotional. I pray you are without fear when you approach the Father, and you are certain you can go before Him with whatever request you have.
Hebrews 4:16 Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]. (Amplified Bible, AMP)
Jesus made it possible for you to come to the Lord in confidence. Not only will the Lord hear you, He will provide what you need. He will also make sure you can fulfill His call on and purpose for your life.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, You know I love movies and I thank You for using the Wizard of OZ to teach me. Thank You also for pointing out to me how You want me to be like those characters, as I come to You, and how You want me to be different. I repent for the times I came to You shaking, trembling, and afraid. I know better now. I thank You because I can come boldly before Your throne of grace. You have shown me You want me to bring every desire, thought, or idea to You. No matter what it is, even though what I am asking You to do may not solve my problem, nor be what is best for me. Like them, I have asked You to give me what I already have; I just don’t realize it. Help me understand, what You have given me is not over there somewhere, and it’s not out there beyond my reach. Continue to remind me of Your word. You’ve given me everything I need. I have to walk it out. Titles, accolades, validations by men, and positions cannot and will not do it for me. Help me see myself as You do, embrace what You have placed in me, and live my life as Your lead and direct me. Help me continue to seek You and submit to You as You cultivate the gifts and talents You have given me. Help me obey Your guidance and instruction and allow You to use it as You will. Not only does it take boldness to come before You, it also takes boldness to hear You and obey. Please continue to cultivate boldness in me…

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2 Timothy 1:7
2026-06-12
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (KJV)
Do you realize what you have?
How many times have you read or quoted 2 Timothy 1:7? How do you apply it to your life? What does it mean to you? Do you understand what fear, power, love, and a sound mind mean to your walk with the Lord? In order to walk in the God-kind of power, love and mental stability, you must stay in the presence of God by continuing in prayer, praise, worship and study. If you do, God will strengthen you and you will not walk in fear.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always and delight in your faith; 17 be unceasing and persistent in prayer; 18 in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (AMP)
2 Timothy 1:7 is a verse to stand on. Look at what it provides as it sits as a basis for your training and at the foundation of your arsenal. First and foremost, you don’t have fear.
Romans 8:15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear [of God’s judgment], but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons [the Spirit producing sonship] by which we [joyfully] cry, “Abba! Father!” (AMP)
There are three other things that you have that make you unstoppable. You have the power to win when you encounter foes and dangers, to stand up to your trials, and to live victoriously.
Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (KJV)
You have the love of and for God. This love covers a multitude of faults, yours and other peoples.
1 Corinthians 13:7-8a Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening]. 8 Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. (AMP)
You have a mind that is well balanced and under the influence of God.
1 Peter 4:1-2 Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way. Then you’ll be able to live out your days free to pursue what God wants instead of being tyrannized by what you want. (MSG)
Now that you know what you have, live like it. You can be victorious in anything and everything you will do in your life.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I admit I was often too conscious of fear. I repent for all the time I spent working on not being afraid, understanding I don’t walk in fear, and speaking fearlessness over my life. My focus was on fear, sent by the enemy, and how I would not let it stop me. I spent so much of my time fighting fear. I didn’t spend enough time meditating on Your word and prophesying it over my life. That has changed. I have victory. I have the power to run through a troop and leap over a wall. I can triumph in You. Your love dispels any dismal foreboding I may have; covers my faults and allows me to forgive. You have renewed my mind. I am more than a conqueror; I am an overcomer. Thank You, Father, I will no longer waste my time thinking about fear. I will spend my time using the weapons You’ve given me, growing, being stronger and speaking of the strength I walk in because of You…

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Hebrews 4:16
2026-06-13
Hebrews 4:16 For this reason we can approach the authoritative throne of grace with bold utterance. We are welcome there in his embrace, and are reinforced with immediate effect in times of trouble. (MSG)
Are you boldly taking ownership of your sin?
Isn’t it great you don’t serve an “I-told-you-so” God? One that is waiting to show you how right He is and how wrong you are?
Romans 8:1 So now the case is closed. There remains no accusing voice of condemnation against those who are joined in life-union with Jesus, the Anointed One. (TPT)
You read the word. You study. You know what the word says you should do. Sometimes you just don’t do it. The amazing thing is you have a really good reason (according to you) for disobeying. In those times, you have to go to God and ask Him to forgive you and clean up your mess.
Psalm 34:17 When the righteous cry [for help], the Lord hears And rescues them from all their distress and troubles. (AMP)
How will He clean up for you? It may be, He needs to withhold punishment you should get. He may need to bless you despite what you have done and give you what you don’t deserve. Whatever it is, He is always there. He gives you what you need at that moment. He will not turn away from you when you cry to Him. Here is the focus scripture in a different translation.
Hebrews 4:16 Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]. (AMP)
Jesus took on your sins. The Father does not see them. He only sees His love for you and His desire to bless you. What is your part in this scenario? Own what you did. Confess and be truly sorry.
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the heartbroken And He saves those who are crushed in spirit (contrite in heart, truly sorry for their sin). (AMP)
Take these truths and go boldly and tell your Lord and your God what you’ve done. It’s not like He does not already know.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, You see and know everything I do, the pleasing things and the grievous things. Yet, You allow me to come to You and I thank You. I repent for all the messes I created in my efforts to work things out my way. I also repent for the times when I simply disobeyed You because I gave place to my flesh. In either case, You love me still. You permit me to come to You and tell You what happened. Even though You already know. You don’t make me feel ashamed or dirty. You bless me. You show mercy and give me what I need right then and for moments to come. I understand I will reap what I’ve sown. Thank You for giving me the grace to endure and learn from the mess, as I get from where I am to the next place You’re taking me. I am grateful, and I bless Your name…

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1 Peter 1:4
2026-06-14
1 Peter 1:4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, (KJV)
Do you understand the value of your inheritance?
Sometimes the people you trust don’t keep their promises. Estate values diminish. The amount of money you thought would be there had to be used for something else. The stock market determined your net worth to be less than you thought. Kings and kingdoms have passed away and will continue to do so. However, these principles do not apply to the Kingdom of God.
Daniel 4:3 How great are His signs, And how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And His dominion is from generation to generation. (NKJV)
You are heir to the throne of God. God’s kingdom will stand throughout eternity. Heaven is what God has promised. Your inheritance will remain pure, untarnished, and reserved for you. Your only responsibility is to keep the faith and believe.
Colossians 1:22-23 yet Christ has now reconciled you [to God] in His physical body through death, in order to present you before the Father holy and blameless and beyond reproach—23 [and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which [gospel] I, Paul, was made a minister. (AMP)
You demonstrate what you believe through your walk, your worship, and reverential awe of God. The hope of God’s promise being revealed is a powerful weapon against the enemy. Understand who you are and use that understanding to fight victoriously. Always remember, there is no other Father you want to have.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, from a natural standpoint, I do not know what it means to be an heir to a kingdom. I thank You for teaching me what it means to be Your heir. I repent for the times when I devalued my inheritance out of ignorance. I am sorry. Now I know how to accept what You’ve done for me and embrace my inheritance. I kneel before You knowing there is no other family I would rather be a part of. There is nothing in any lineage that is more powerful or that I would want to lay claim to. I only want the blessings and birthright set aside for Your children. I know Your kingdom will not pass away. I know You will uphold every word You’ve spoken to me and every promise You’ve given me. I know there is nothing I have done to deserve this honor. I simply say thank You. I know I must mirror in the life I live, the gratitude I speak of. I repent for those days that I don’t. Thank You for reminding me. Thank You for keeping me and helping me to live my life in a manner that is pleasing to You. I want to dwell in Your presence forever…

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1 John 3:19
2026-06-15
1 John 3:19 In this we know that our beingness is sourced in that which is really true about us; our doing good is not phony or make-believe; this is who we are in God’s sight and in his belief! (TMB)
Are you too good to be true?
You are being trained by the Holy Spirit to walk in a place where you no longer have just the “form of godliness”, you walk in the power and authority of God as well.
John 14:12 “I tell you this timeless truth: The person who follows me in faith, believing in me, will do the same mighty miracles that I do—even greater miracles than these because I go to be with my Father”! (TPT)
You have to know and believe in what God has done and is continuing to do in your life. You are being changed from glory to glory. Look at your responses today as compared to what they were a week, a month, or a year ago. Those changes represent God standing up in you.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]. (AMP)
It does not matter if you are surrounded by people who say things like, “That’s not real, nobody is that nice, or that happy.” You walk in confidence and peace, not through pretense or for the praise of men. You walk in this place because the power of God transformed you.
2 Corinthians 3:4-5 Such is the reliance and confidence that we have through Christ toward and with reference to God. 5 Not that we are fit (qualified and sufficient in ability) of ourselves to form personal judgments or to claim or count anything as coming from us, but our power and ability and sufficiency are from God. (AMPC)
All praise to God, not because of what you do or don’t do, because of who you are in Him!
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I thank You because my worship is real. I live my life to give You glory. I understand I am sometimes misinterpreted and misunderstood. For whatever part I play in the confusion, I repent. The enemy is always trying to plant the thought of some hidden agenda behind how I live my life. I also repent for allowing him to make me think I have to prove who I am to You. I love You. It is not phony and I know You see into my heart. I can’t fool You. There is no other way for me to show You how much I love You than through the life I live. How I walk through the tough times and what I say when I am being pressed. My actions show the world; not who I am, they show Who You are. Thank You for every opportunity to amaze me and others. I don’t want to misrepresent You ever. My life, and how I live it, expresses my gratitude. My prayer is that I please You…

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1 John 2:1
2026-06-16
1 John 2:1 My darling little children, the reason I write these things to you is so that you will not believe a lie about yourselves! If anyone does believe a distorted image to be their reality, we have Jesus Christ who defines our likeness face to face with the Father! He is our parakletos, the one who endorses our true identity, being both the source and the reflection of the Father’s image in us! (TMB)
Are you looking at a distorted image of yourself?
If you sin, does that mean you are not really saved? Absolutely not. This is one of the fundamental attacks against you the devil uses. He starts the first moment you get saved. The devil will actively and continually attack the truth of your salvation. He wants to stop you before you ever get started. Then you are no threat. Why would the Lord allow it? You are being tested and you need to know what you believe. If you waiver at the first attack, you are not ready for an assignment yet. You certainly won’t be able to take on engagements that require “Special Forces” tactics. Now you know the reason for the attack. Make the strategy the enemy is using ineffective. You are preparing for war. To have a clear image of yourself, you must be sure of your salvation.
There are no tricks or steps to be saved.
Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved. (NKJV)
Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; 9 not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation]. (AMP)
I am saved
Romans 10:9-10 because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart a person believes [in Christ as Savior] resulting in his justification [that is, being made righteous—being freed of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God]; and with the mouth he acknowledges and confesses [his faith openly], resulting in and confirming [his] salvation. (AMP)
I have eternal life.
1 John 5:11 And the testimony is this: God has given us eternal life [we already possess it], and this life is in His Son [resulting in our spiritual completeness, and eternal companionship with Him]. 12 He who has the Son [by accepting Him as Lord and Savior] has the life [that is eternal]; he who does not have the Son of God [by personal faith] does not have the life. (AMP)
I am not alone
John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever (AMP)
I am equipped
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; 17 so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, outfitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work. (AMP)
Jesus died for my salvation and for all my sins: past, present, and future.
Hebrews 9:26 Otherwise, He would have needed to suffer over and over since the foundation of the world; but now once for all at the consummation of the ages He has appeared and been publicly manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. (AMP)
Remember, your salvation is a function of your confession. It is not a feeling; it is a fact. To fight this attack and be successful, you have to “know” Jesus is on your side. You are being changed into the image of God, day by day. Some days you reflect on your walk, you can see the hand of God and identify major changes have happened in your life. Some days when the enemy catches you in a moment of weakness and you will slip, you see yourself as if no changes have happened at all. Remember, in both instances, this is as far as you can see. Always make sure you are looking with the eyes of the Father with a clear, not distorted view.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, my salvation is a difficult thing for me to wrap my head around. I am not saved because of something I did. I am saved because of what Jesus did. No matter what I do, I can’t undo what Jesus did. Though my heart is toward You, sometimes I stumble; I falter; I slip and I behave in a way not indicative of someone who loves You. Father, I thank You I’m not lost in those moments. You don’t throw me away. Jesus died and made forgiveness available to me always. I just have to ask. Jesus bought and paid for my forgiveness with His death on the cross. I just needed to repent. I can’t really understand how or why. I can only say thank You. I will not allow the enemy to convince me You would turn me away. I will especially not allow the enemy to convince me I am not really Yours. He will not stop me from doing what You have called me to do with lies about who I am and what I possess through salvation. I am saved! I will continue to come to You and confess my wrongs. I will continue to seek You and thank You. I will continue to do everything I can do with my life to say, I love You and I’m grateful…

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Matthew 27:51
2026-06-17
Matthew 27:51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; (KJV)
Is the veil still in place in your life?
A veil is most often used to conceal what is underneath. The devil is good at placing veils over your eyes and your heart.
2 Corinthians 4:3-4 But even if our gospel is [in some sense] hidden [behind a veil], it is hidden [only] to those who are perishing; 4 among them the god of this world [Satan] has blinded the minds of the unbelieving to prevent them from seeing the illuminating light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God (AMP)
The devil is not more powerful than God.
2 Corinthians 4:6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (AMP)
Is there anything that could stop God from granting you access to Him? How far would He go? The answer is, there is nothing that could stop Him from being available to you. He went all the way to the death of His only son, that’s how far. It is really unimaginable, the majesty and the power. He revealed The Holy of Holies to everyone. No longer separated in the outer court. You have entry into the mercy seat.
Romans 3:25 Whom God put forward [before the eyes of all] as a mercy seat and propitiation by His blood [the cleansing and life-giving sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation, to be received] through faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in His divine forbearance He had passed over and ignored former sins without punishment. (AMPC)
Jesus’ crucifixion tore the veil that hid God’s true image. His resurrection, which made provision for salvation, tore the veil separating you from the Lord as well. Make sure you have not allowed the devil to put it back. Shake yourself at the root and break up the stones in your heart. Purpose to walk in the authority and power that Jesus’ death bought.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, You are not hidden behind a veil. Thank You for freedom and access to You. Nothing separates me from You. As I’m praying, I think about the things I wish I had done differently. I repent for the wrong choices. If I could, turn back time, I would not make the mistakes and You would not have had to know what they were. I would erase every thought and every word I said that was not pleasing to You. I can’t and You know everything, my actions, my thoughts and my words. You have always had access to me. And even as I am praying, You are reminding me; I don’t have to turn back time. You’ve already but every mistake into the sea of forgetfulness. To say I am appreciative is not enough. I’m grateful doesn’t get it done. Thank You does not measure up. I don’t have words. I need You to please look into my heart and see I am glad You know what is there. I will still say, Thank You Father. You have given me deeper revelation of my access to You. There is power and authority in Your presence, which I can call upon only when I stand pure before You, not trying to hide anything. I must confess all, then You can forgive me and cleanse me. I want the treasure You placed within me to be revealed. Please continue to shake me until everything that is not like You falls off. Thank You for it…

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