God’s plan for you is always for good. Many plans are in a man’s mind, but it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out) – Proverbs 19:21. It’s New Year’s Eve 2023, and I want to give praise, thanks, and gratitude to my God for how He blessed me in 2023. I accomplished all of my goals and some additional goals this year; however, I did not do it alone. God was with me every step of the way. There were challenges, but He was my shield, my rock, and my ever-present help in times of Read More
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Daily Affirmations: Thankful
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
Practice Thanksgiving Daily
Practice thanksgiving daily. I often hear people say that we should not start celebrating Christmas until after Thanksgiving. I say we should celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving year-round. At Thanksgiving we are thanking God for all He has done for us and at Christmas, we are thanking God for His Son, Jesus, and all He continually does for us. Each season of our lives should be filled with moments of thankfulness to our Father. Practice thanksgiving daily. Here is an encouraging word from Minister Eve Washington. Thanksgiving is the only day set aside in the United States in which people pause Read More
Thank you, God: Thankful in all things
Thankful in all things. Give thanks to God, for His mercy endures forever. As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to inspire you to commit to being thankful. Take time every day to first all tell God how thankful you are; secondly, tell someone else what you are thankful for. I know ‘2020‘ has been a tough year for some. Nevertheless, be thankful. Things could be so much worst. One of my favorite scriptures on thankfulness is Psalm 136. The Word of God challenges us to always giving thanks because God is always so faithful and His mercy (loving-kindness) endures forever. This Read More
Praise and Faith: Secrets to Answered Prayer
Praise, thanksgiving, and faith are keys to answered prayer. If you want to receive answers to your prayers be sure to: 1. Praise Him and Thank Him. As we read the Lord’s Prayer we observe Jesus teaching the disciples to begin their prayer with PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. Psalm 100:4 states, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.” Begin by praising and thanking Him for being your provider (Jehovah Jireh); your peace (Jehovah Shalom); your healer (Jehovah Rophe); your shepherd (Jehovah Rohi); and your righteousness (Jehovah Tsidkenu). Praise creates an Read More
Secrets to Answered Prayers #4
Welcome to the 4th and final week of Secrets to Answered Prayers. Answered prayers are very possible, especially if you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you during your prayer time. Prayer secret #4: Give Thanks. As we read through the Lord’s Prayer we find that Jesus taught the disciples to begin their prayer with PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. states, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.” Begin by praising and thanking Him for being your provider (Jehovah Jirah); your peace (Jehovah Shalom); your healer (Jehovah Rophe); your shepherd Read More
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