Your Life is in God's Hands

I don’t know what you're going through right now; but this one thing I know, Jesus is a friend that's closer than a brother.

Yes, you may have lost a loved one, experiencing health issues or going through a financial crisis. Just don’t give up, don’t give in to the enemy; Jesus promised never to leave you alone, for with Him you can make it.
You don't have to worry, and don't you be afraid, Joy comes in the morning; Know this, troubles don't last always; for there's a friend named Jesus, He'll wipe your tears away. He came so that you can have real and eternal life, more and better life than you ever dreamed of (John 10:10 MSG).
Jesus has you covered, "This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ. I in them, and you in me, that they may be perfected into one; that the world may know that you sent me, and loved them, even as you loved me" (John 17:3, 23).
But here's the thing, "Is Jesus a friend or just an acquaintance to you?" An acquaintance is someone that you can put a face to their name when you hear it. You recognize them when you meet each other in the store aisles or attend the same events; and if the situation called for it, you would be able to carry on a conversation with them.
These people, you would say, are not considered your friends. You don’t know them well enough to call them a friend. You don’t know them well enough to trust them with your feelings, to call on them for help, to share your pain, your joy, and your concerns.
Then there are those you would say are "My Friends", the ones you trust with your heart and your thoughts. These are the people you know you can go to when you need help. Your friends love you no matter what, and there’s no pretense or formalities, just you.
Jesus is such a friend. He is your Savior, your LORD, and the One to whom you obey and submit, but He is also your friend. He’s your friend because you know Him, and He knows you. There is nothing you wouldn’t do for each other.
So, here's the question, "Do you really know Jesus, or do you just know who He is?" In other words, would you consider Him an acquaintance or a friend? Your eternal destiny depends on you knowing without a doubt in your heart the relationship that you have with Jesus. He came to seek and to save the lost, the outcast, the brokenhearted, and to set the captive free. He has a place for you, your life is in God’s hands!

Let us Pray 
Dear Jesus, be my friend. Stay with me always and give me the desire to keep my heart completely open to You. To you I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Help me not to worry, nor to be afraid knowing that Joy comes in the morning; I pray in your Name, Amen.



 Adopted: "Acquaintance or Friend" by Darla Noble

You're Blessed By God

Praise the Lord, Hallelujah! Here’s a timely word for you today. God knows your heart; and yes, He knows the end from the beginning. You’re blessed because you fear the Lord your God; and because you cherish and relish His commandments.

Your children shall be robust in the earth. They shall be established in righteousness, and their homes shall be blessed, abounding with wealth and a generosity that never runs dry.

Sunrise will break through the darkness for you with God’s grace and mercy and justice! You’ll overflow in kindness and lends lavishly; no shuffling or stumbling around for recognition; but a sterling solid and lasting reputation. You’ll lavish gifts on the poor, a generosity that goes on, and on, and on.

You’re unfazed by rumor and gossip. Your heart is ready, trusting in God with a firm spirit, that’s unperturbed; ever blessed, and relaxed among enemies.

You’ll have an honored life! A beautiful life; established in truth, peace, faith, righteousness, and salvation. Those who hate you will take one look with anger and sigh, but ends up speechless.

Finally, God’s Word is an indispensable weapon, for you’ll need it throughout your life. In the same way, prayer is essential for there’s nothing that will come of the dreams and desires of the wicked. Nothing, because you’re blessed by God!

No Political Solution To A Spiritual Problem

Christians are supposed to be “in this world, not of it.” Yet, so many church-goers are neck-deep in the world and are calculating what they must do in order to maintain their worldly position–even as their world collapses.

Even those who inhabit the churches many times fail to see the nature of the problems which confront the USA (and the world) as spiritual problems. Most are intent on the trees and fail to see the forest;  the media, framing the opinions of people.

"This is something that people have got to understand, the mainstream media to truth is what arsenic is to the living body, it's a killer. They control the narrative, and they control the outcome." ~ Steve Quayle

This denial of the nature of the problems which beset the USA and the world will be used against mankind when the man of sin makes his entrance. The world will be asked to “return to God.” Instead of God Almighty, the world will be deceived into turning to the dragon (Satan) and his false messiah.

The world will then get a heavy dose of man-created solutions to the overwhelming spiritual problems which will plague the world in the last days. Even when the problems are plainly spiritual, end times man will believe a lie, twisting himself into a human pretzel to deny this. It doesn’t matter how many Bible verses one tries to explain away: doing so only confirms that the problem is spiritual.

There is no political solution for a spiritual problem, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land" (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV).

Jesus is the answer to man's sinful condition (John 3:16). Now is the time to repent "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people" (Proverbs 14:34).

Your Prayer and Vote Counts

God's word calls us to Pray! One key reason to pray is because God has commanded us to do so. If we're to be obedient to His will, then prayer must be part of our life in Him. But you may ask, "where does the Bible call us to prayer?" Several passages come to mind; but here's an excellent example:

"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty" (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

We are commanded to pray for our leaders and our country. But having prayed, God expects us also to act in accordance to our faith. Vital to the future of this nation, are the elections in the United States, and the next generation is counting on us to do our part. Just think for a moment, our country is in the midst of a spiritual revival, and it's vitally important that the right people are elected.

One bad decision by our elected officials could see (2 Chronicles 7:14) this nation spiraling in the wrong direction from which we may never recover. That is why we need divine intervention to give us wisdom to make right choices. We must see to it, because "Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people"(Prov. 14:34).

So, don't wait until the election is upon us before you start seeking God for direction, how or for whom to vote. Begin to pray now, so that the News Media and other unsavory voices cannot influence and draw you in a direction away from the Spirit of God. Yes, Pray so that you won't be influenced by ungodly reactions and worldly responses to cleverly designed commercials and agendas.

Start praying now about the coming elections. Whether they're small local elections or major national elections, make them a part of every prayer you pray beginning today. Then thank the Lord our God for His wisdom concerning your vote. Thank Him for giving you His wisdom about what to say and when to say it to others. Thank Him for giving you wisdom to declare the Name of Jesus and assert that this shall be a God indwelt, God-ordained, God-overseen administration.

This is the land of opportunity! Your Prayer and Vote counts, so register. Pray. Vote. That's it: do your part and God will do His. We have His word, and He promised to answer when we pray.

A Call for Christians to Unite In Prayer Against Evil

Some days ago, I sent a broadcast on WhatsApp to all my contacts. It was a forwarded message also, and a call for prayer for all Christians to fast and pray because of the state of the nation and all the killings and terrorism going on in the country.

Two days later, I was about breaking my fast after my intercessory prayers for the church and the nation and the Lord started speaking and dealing with me. It was like a woman in travail and in great pain; and, He said “script down all as I speak.....,” so, I took a pen and paper and began writing.
“Before you call for prayers,” said the Lord, “there must be a purging and cleansing within. My hands are not too short nor my ears deaf. The blood of my Son has been taken for granted and my grace as a mandate for continuous sin. So much abominable, unprintable transgressions, sins and iniquities and My grace taken as a mandate for committing atrocities.”

“My people have become lovers of themselves and Mammon, my Temples desecrated, evil abound in the land, backbiting,  backstabbing, jealousy malice, evil competition, voodoo, envy, killings, occultism and Satanism manipulation, Jezebellian spirit, most of them have gone their own way transgressing without recourse to the blood.”

“The Islamic uprising; I have allowed. My hands are not too short, nor my ears deaf, *(in a flash I saw a picture of the blood dripping from the pierced hands of the Lamb Jesus.) The blood of my Son dripping is almost exhausted. Destruction is near, except they humble themselves, seek my face, turn from their wicked ways I will not hear their cry.”

“Do you think my hands are too short or my ears deaf? When a man's way pleases me, I make his enemies to be at peace with him. What if a man's way does not please me? I will use the same enemies to humiliate him. I will give them wicked rulers; plaques, hardship and famine, and I will turn away and watch as their blood will be used to flush gutters.”

“The rulers and leaders are committing atrocities. The priests/pastors/ prophets who are to be sent to warn them and sanitize the system are equally in this jangle-ova of evil and iniquity, amassing wealth,  blaspheming, proud and boastful, sexually immoral, committing evil in my name and lying against my Spirit. My Spirit is grieved. No one talks about Holiness!”

“Tell them I will give them into the hands of the bond woman, they will take over their land, schools, jobs, ministry, only a few will be spared. Tell them, warn them, the Islamic uprising is not a farce, except they repent and turn from their wicked ways, they will all likewise perish. When you break the edge, get ready, the serpent must bite.”

“My Temples have been ravished, battered and ridiculed, desecrated and polluted. Only a few will be saved, except they repent. Disaster is near!” I started praying for mercy and pleading the blood. He said to me, “The same way you made that broadcast calling for national prayers and so many people reposted it, do the same.”

And I heard the words in 2Chron.7:14, "If My people which are called by My name shall humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and forgive their sins and I will heal their land".  And 2Tim. 2:19, "Nevertheless, the foundation of the Lord stands sure, having this seal, the Lord knows them that are His. And let everyone that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity".

As I bowed my head, I was still in great excruciating abdominal pains like a woman in travail, my hands shaking and I began to weep. Then He said, go ahead and script it, write it down, send it on every media, preach it, sing it.....; let it be on record! And I asked Lord, “But why me?” I heard, "Just the same way you broadcasted the call for prayers, send this out. If I can use anything I can use you!!!!!...”

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Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people! What I have heard, same I have scripted down.......He who has ears, let him hear.

Let Us Pray

Eternal Father bless our land,
Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand,
Keep us free from evil powers,
Be our light through countless hours.
To our Leaders, Great Defender,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, Truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, Land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

Teach us true respect for all,
Stir response to duty’s call, strengthen us the weak to cherish,
Give us vision lest we perish.
Knowledge send us Heavenly Father,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, Truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

AN APPEAL BY SISTER YVONNE COKE, A NATIONAL INTERCESSOR FROM HANDS ACROSS JAMAICA FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS:-

PLEASE & PLEASE help Rebroadcast/Share widely quickly for immediate Action and Repentance by everyone; like the people of Nineveh did, as recorded in the Bible, to avert the coming doom due to the Lord's Anger and Punishment for SIN, INIQUITIES, ATROCITIES, DISREGARD OF HIS HOLINESS AND WARNINGS."

How to Faithfully Fulfill the Call of God

As ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we’re called to promote the Faith among God’s chosen people; getting out the accurate word about God and how to respond rightly to it. This is the life God promised long ago, this is what He called us to do, and He doesn’t break promises!

My aim therefore, is to raise hopes and awareness; that, in the last days some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron (1 Tim. 4:1-2 NKJV). But "Preach the Word…" (2 Tim. 4:2-4). Be cognizant of this fact and execute it with all diligence; we’ve been entrusted to proclaim this Message by the command of our Savior, God himself.

As a church leader, being responsible for the affairs in God’s house, one should not be pushy, not short-tempered, not a drunkard, not a bully, not money-hungry for filthy lucre. He must welcome people, be helpful, wise, fair, reverent, have a good grip on himself, and have a good grip on the Message, knowing how to use the truth to either encourage people on in knowledge or stop them in their tracks if they oppose it.

Thus, our job is to speak out on the things that make for solid doctrine. Guide older men into lives of temperance, dignity, and wisdom, into healthy faith, love, and endurance. Guide older women into lives of reverence so they end up as neither gossips nor drunks, but models of goodness. By looking at them, the younger women will know how to love their husbands and children, be virtuous and pure, keep a good house, be good wives. We shouldn’t want anyone looking down on God’s Message because of their behavior.

Also, guide the young men to live disciplined lives. But mostly, show them all this by doing it ourselves, incorruptible in our teaching, our words solid and well-balanced. Then anyone who is obstinate against us, when he finds nothing weird or misguided, might eventually come around. Instruct those in employ to be loyal workers, a blessing to their employers, not argumentative, not being a petty thief. Then their good character will shine through their actions, adding luster to the teaching of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

God’s readiness to give and forgive is made public; that is, Salvation is available for everyone! We’re being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is in us and is encouraging for the glorious day when our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, appears. He offered Himself as a sacrifice to free us from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people He can be proud of, active in goodness.

We must without reservation tell them all this. Build up their courage, and discipline them through the word if they get out of line.  Remind the people to respect the government and be law-abiding, always ready to lend a helping hand. No insults, no fights! God’s people should be bighearted and courteous. It wasn’t so long ago that we ourselves were stupid and stubborn, dupes of sin, ordered every which way by our fleshly desires, going around with a chip on our shoulder, being hated and hating back.

But when God, our kind and loving Savior God, stepped in, He saved us from all that. It was all His doing; we had nothing to do with it. He washed us in His blood, and we came out of it new people, sanctified and cleansed with “the washing of water by the word…” (Eph. 5:26-27), and the Holy Spirit. Our Savior Jesus poured out new life so generously. God’s gift has restored our relationship with Him and given us back our lives; and there’s more life to come, an eternity of life! You can count on this.

Take a firm stand on these matters so that those who have put their trust in God will concentrate on the essentials that are good for everyone. Stay away from mindless, pointless quarreling over genealogies and fine print in the law code. That gets you nowhere… All must learn to be diligent in their work so that all necessities are met, especially among the needy and shut-in.

Finally, a soldier on duty doesn’t get caught up in making deals with the enemy, he concentrates on carrying out orders. Trustworthy, reliable leaders who are competent to teach others must be prepared that when the going gets rough, to turn the other cheek, the way Jesus did; and God of all comfort, who comforts us in our tribulation, will help us bear it that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God (2 Cor. 1:3-4). The blessings of the lord Jesus Christ be your portion!

(Excerpt from Paul’s instruction to Titus, Ch.1-3 paraphrased)

How To Get Through It!

Some of the wisest, most loving, and well-rounded people you have ever met are likely those who have known misery, known defeat, known the heartbreak of losing something or someone they loved, and have found their way out of the depths of their own despair.

These people have experienced many ups and downs, and have gained an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, understanding and a deep loving wisdom.  People like this aren’t born; they develop slowly over the course of time.

It's because they chose to think and feel differently. Here's a quote from the Greek philosopher Epictetus, "We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them."

It's easy to forget that we have this choice when we're caught in the current of strong emotions, especially fear, despair, or anger; and yes, sometimes our pain looms so large that it seems immutable.

But, we can always choose how we respond; and this choice begins in how we talk to ourselves about our circumstances. For example, a man who had been unexpectedly fired from a job he loved was shocked, angry, and despondent, and nothing seemed to help.

Then finally he began to listen to what he was saying to himself about the situation and realize it was all negative; you see, it doesn't matter how good you are, other people can break you in a minute.

What we say to ourselves about what's happening to us has a profound impact on how we feel about it. So, what would you say to yourself every day when faced with difficult challenges? Now, here's is what:

• Moses would say, "Lord, if You don't go with us or before us, we are not going anywhere."
• Abraham would say, "The Lord will provide."
• Jacob would say, "I won't let go of You unless You bless me."
• Joshua would say, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
• Samuel would say, "Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening."
• Nehemiah would say, "The joy of the Lord is my strength."
• David would say, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." _and "This is the day that the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it."_
• Solomon would say, "Trust in the Lord, oh my soul, and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path."
• Isaiah would say, "Arise and shine for my Glory has come." and "No weapon formed against me shall prosper."
• Jeremiah would say, "The Lord has plans to prosper me and not to harm or fail me."
• Jabez would say, "Oh, that you may bless me and enlarge my territory."
• Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego would say, "We will not bow down to any image but will serve     the Lord."
• Ezekiel would say, "Any dry bones in my life, live again."

They were able to look pass their circumstances and put their trust in Almighty God because He cares; you can rest assured, "In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us" (Rom. 8:37).

Choose your daily statement of faith. Meditate on it! Speak it every morning. Look at tough times as an opportunity to learn, grow or improve your situation.

Now, could you please share this with someone else, and let them know that God loves them? I just did!

Cultivating A Winning Mindset

Many of us have grown so accustomed to losing that we have to totally change our way of thinking, before we can begin to successfully challenge the obstacles of life and be victorious. Think about this for a moment, “Your potential is only limited by your own imagination!” Now, take out your bible and read Philippians 4:13 (NKJV).

I’ve often heard people say, “It’s not whether you win or lose; it’s how you play the game.” That to me is baloney! Who enters a competition just for the fun of it, when the enemy is strategizing how to take you out?

If you’re going to play, then cultivate a winning mindset and you’ll have a better chance of winning! Any coach will tell you that playing the game right is having a winning attitude.

That’s what God wants us, as believers, to have. He wants us to have so much faith in Him that we expect to thrash any obstacle the devil brings our way. So, when we are faced with a situation, remember this, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Ps. 46:10).

Yes, God cares! He wants us to expect to win at the game of life. That's why Jesus came, to give us quality life (Jn. 10:10); but we need wisdom to be able to tap into God’s provision for us. “Wisdom is the principal thing” (Prov.4:7); it helps us overcome obstacles.

Christians are in a war; the Good News is that we win. "In all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us, and gave Himself for us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom. 8:37-39).

We serve a great and mighty God! He’s the creator of the universe, the one who spoke the worlds into existence. He’s called the Great “I Am”, and He’s saying today, “I am everything you need. I am your strength, I am your wisdom, I am your provider, I am your way maker, I am your problem solver, I am your dream giver, and I am your victory!

David put it this way in Psalm 138, “Though I am surrounded by troubles, You will bring me through. Your fist is clinched against my enemies. Your power will save me.” Maybe you feel like David today. You’re surrounded by all kind of difficulties. You’re tempted to settle just right where you are. You need to get your fire back!

Instead of focusing on how big your problems are, focus on how big your God is! God has given you the heart of an overcomer and He is everything you need. He is the Great I am, and He is the one leading and guiding you into victory in every area of your life.

As our coach, Jesus has already overcome the world, by defeating the devil and taking possession of the keys of death and hell. It is recorded for us in Ephesians, the Apostle Paul told the Church to renew their minds. A renewed mind activated on the promises of God is the first step we must take on the road to victory.

If you haven’t already done so, you need to do that now! You need to develop a glorious sense of confidence in the word of God. Say these words of affirmation, “Hey self, by God’s grace, I’m going to be victorious and there’s not a thing anyone can do to stop me!”

Just imagine this for a moment Jesus is always fighting for us, Heaven's angels all around; our delight should be found in knowing that Jesus wears the Victor's crown. He's our help and defender, He's our Saviour and friend; by His grace in Him we live and breathe. We wear the victor's crown!


Let us change our attitude towards winning, and renew our minds to the fact that Jesus already overcame the world. He has already overcome it and so can you! So, “Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:5)

Now, if you're not Born-again, don't delay! You can start a New Life with Jesus Christ today and start winning. However, if you’re a born-again believer, you have an absolute right to be a winner, to overcome every aspect of this evil world. Think about that; Meditate on it! Start cultivating a winning mindset today.

Testimonies:
I heard this song for the first time last night at a church worship night and it's been playing in my head since - even in my dreams! What a great message and a powerful song of praise - JESUS HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD! - O. Beulah

Warfare Music! Wanna run some Demons off? TURN THIS SONG ON AND START INTERCEDING! Jesus has overcome! We have the Victory in Him! Let's let hell know that we are not afraid because we have the GREATER One on the inside! Hallelujah!  - Jordan Scott

Scriptures: All about winning!
Exodus 14:13-14; 15:2-3; Deut. 11:25; 20:4; 28:2-13; Jos. 1:7-9; 1Sam. 17:47; 2 Kings 6:15-17; Ps. 34:4-8; 34:17-19; 91:13-16; Prov. 24:16; Isa. 59:19; 60:1-2; Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 10:19-20; John 16:33; 1Cor. 15:57; 2Cor. 2:14-16.

The Bridge - Great Love Story

Do you know what God wants you to do more than anything else today? He wants you to fellowship with Him! He wants you to walk and talk with Him. He wants you to be concern about others, to discuss the things of this life that matters to you most, and to learn what His plan is for your life.

He wants you to draw close to Him and partake of His very nature. He loves you like no other; and would still love you if you were the only person in the world. Just as the Father loves his son in this story (John 3:16) of the close relationship between a bridge operator and his young son and the fateful day when both try to head off an impending rail disaster.

A steam train full of hundreds of passengers are unaware of the danger as they head towards an open drawbridge. When a desperate young woman witnesses an act of virtue beyond imagination, her life is forever changed.


This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was.

He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.

So, many of us get caught up striving to please God in the things we do that we forget our first and highest calling is just to be in fellowship with Him, the creator of us all. That’s right, God longs for us just to want to be with Him. Some, however, did receive him and believed in him; so he gave them the right to become children of God.

Have you ever considered how much it would mean for you to just come to God and say “Father, I didn’t really come today to get anything? I’ve prayed about my needs already and your word says they’re met according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

“So, I just came to be with you. If you have anything you would like to tell me, I’m ready to listen… and I want you to know that whatever I see in your word, I’ll do it. I’ll put it into effect in my life.” Why don’t you tell that to God today? He’s waiting to have fellowship with you.

How to Experience God's Delivering Power

God is called by many names. He’s the Lord our Healer, our Provider, our Banner, and our Righteousness. He also promises to be our deliverer. In this troubled world that may very well be what we need Him to be most often.

But there are many believers who never experience God’s mighty delivering power because, instead of walking closely with Him day by day, they wait until danger strikes to call upon Him. That just does not work! If you want God to rescue you in the bad times, you have to fellowship with Him in the Good times. Why? Because God responds to faith (Heb. 11:6)! Our faith, not our need, is what causes Him to act on our behalf.

I believe God is talking to you today, “You will only develop that kind of faith, that kind of trust and confidence in Me, when you spend enough time with Me to get to know Me. If you serve Me half-heartedly, then you’ll not have confidence in Me to deliver you from trouble; and when danger surrounds you, instead of being filled with faith, you’ll find yourself paralyzed with fear.”

“Love and serve Me with your whole heart. Walk closely with Me in the good times. Then, when you need Me to be your Deliverer, you’ll know without a doubt you can trust Me to care for you, and I will!”

Yes, it’s true God loves you and wants to have fellowship with you. First John 3:20-22 tells us that we have confidence toward God when we do the things that are pleasing in His sight. Go ahead, confess your sin and commit to give Him first place in your life (Matt. 6:31-33), beginning today! 

Don’t Give Up - You Can Make It!

Today, people everywhere are experiencing challenges, and for some it’s the toughest 24 hours of their lives. So, how about you? What’s the rest of your life going to be like? Like so many others you may be going about life as usual, but inside you may be hurting, you may be disappointed, you may even feel like you can’t go on; but it doesn’t have to be that way! If so, I want you to know something; all of that can change in an instant. You can start your life over and make today the first day of the beginning of the rest of your life, of hope, and prosperity.

But you might look at yourself and say, “I’ve done some shameful things and made some terrible mistakes.” Listen, it’s all been taken care of; Jesus paid the price for them all! He paid the full penalty for your sins, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23). You see sin has consequences “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Rom. 6:23). Jesus is God’s answer to sin “But God commendeth His Love towards us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). The Bible says, he that believes and is baptized in the name of Jesus shall be saved (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38).

So, how can you make a fresh start? Romans 10:9 says that “If thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be saved.” It’s as easy as saying, “Jesus, I’m turning my life over to you. From this day forward I’m yours.” What better time to turn your life around than right Now?

I declare in the name of Jesus, that you will dwell in the secret place of the Most High God and remain secure under the protection of the Almighty God. The Lord is your only hope of refuge and fortress, in Him you can always confidently trust. He will deliver you from the hidden traps of the enemy, and from deadly pandemic. Yes, He will cover you with His presence that you can trust with your faithfulness as a shield of protection.

You’ll not be afraid of devastating news of evil plots and slanders of the wicked that soars in the day, nor of the disease that lingers In darkness, nor of the destruction and sudden death that surprise and lay waste at noonday. Many thousands may fall at your side, and tens of thousands at your right hand, but it shall not enter your home. You’ll see and hear of this on the news, the reward of the wicked.

When you make the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, there, shall no evil fall upon you, nor any plague or calamity come near your house, because God will give His angels special orders to protect and prosper you in all your ways of obedience and service; thus keeping you safe from injury. You may encounter deadly beasts and serpents but you’ll overcome and have a victorious testimony of deliverance because you know His name.

Therefore, trust and rely on God continually, that you’ll experience His mercy, love and kindness, because He promise never to forsake you as often as you call on Him for help. He will be with you in trouble, He will deliver and honor you and show you His salvation. Amen

Declaration taken from Psalm 91

Today is the beginning of your new life. Today is the time to leave behind your mistakes and learn from them. Today is the beginning of a wonderful future full of satisfaction. You just have to decide to make the change and experience God's best.

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