Category: Encouragement

Focus On You

6/21/2014

“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” Psalm 138:8 (NKJV)

Every time I go to God to ask Him to change a person in my life, He always shows me things I need to change about myself. It’s like “Lord, can we please take the focus off of me right now?” He responds with, “No, I will take care of them, but let’s talk about you.” It forces growth in me that is unpleasant, but necessary. Many women today adamantly demand change in others while they themselves either remain the same or slowly improve. This is not to say that you are to ignore wrong behavior or that you can’t offer positive criticism, but when your entire focus is on what someone else is or isn’t doing, you’re missing it. The truth of the matter is, you can’t change other people, but you can change yourself. It’s like driving a car. You can’t concentrate on the road and be overly concerned with the car next to you. If you do, you will wreck your car. You will live a more peaceful life if you learn to focus on you and leave the rest for God to take care of.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for being so interested in my personal growth and development. Help me to be patient with those around me as You work on me. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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And let the church say Amen!

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Bring It On

4/11/2014

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“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

It is through Christ the anointed One and His anointing that we can do what God is telling us to do. But “I don’t feel strong. I feel like this is too hard for me. I feel frustrated and worried about everything….”. But what about Christ? It would’ve been different if Paul would have said, “I can do all things” and just left it at that, but he had a revelation of Christ and this produced in him strength to endure, fight, and finish strong. You can also endure, fight and finish strong through Christ. Don’t focus on your feelings, how it looks, or your own abilities. You can’t do it, but Christ in you can. You are not strong enough to bear up under any pressure for a long period of time, but Christ in you can. You can’t make it, but Christ in you will help you to make it. Your faith and confidence in Christ alone is what makes you unstoppable and a mighty woman of God. Don’t fall into the trap of looking outward for validation of what you can do. Look within yourself and see Christ and be made strong. See the Lion of Judah. See Him rising on that third day with all power in His hands. And then see Him in you. Wow! All the self-doubting and all low self-esteem can’t stop you any longer when you focus on Christ. Your attitude becomes one that tells the challenges of life to “Bring it on!”

Prayer: Father, You are my God and I am Your daughter. Thank You for speaking to me today. I receive every Word by faith. No matter how I feel right now, I choose to put my focus on Christ and receive His strength and power to endure, to fight and to win through Christ. Help me remember to encourage others to do the same. I love You and bless You. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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Just A Reminder

3/27/2014

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As women, we don't have to do it all! Remember to turn the hard stuff over to God and know He's got it!!

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Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom

12/23/2013

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Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV)

The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just. Psalm 37:30

Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse, Proverbs 2:12

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. Psalm 111:10

My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding. Psalm 49:3

Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. Psalm 51:6

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12

And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Luke 2:40

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. 1 Corinthians 1:25

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