Freedom through Forgiveness

Mark 11:25, Romans 4:7; 12:14; Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter 4:8 Yesterday, the Lord awakened me inviting His people to open wide our hearts to forgive, to let the Lord set us free from the old offenses the enemy has still been using to yank us around. Then bitterness and fear will no longer control ourContinue reading “Freedom through Forgiveness”

Forgive

This morning, the Lord woke me up calling His bride to grace and forgiveness. Matthew 6:14-15; Psalm 32:1-5; Romans 12:17-21 When Jesus died on the cross, He paid for all our sin — from the tiniest infraction to that monstrous mistake we still regret. So, if our mile-high debt has been forgiven entirely, why areContinue reading “Forgive”

Awakening to Jesus

What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Any of these ring a bell? If we can get in the habit of making Jesus our first thought, before we open our eyes, before we get out of bed, before we think or do anything else — if we can hand Him ourContinue reading “Awakening to Jesus”

First Thought: Jesus

Before you open your eyes,  before you get out of bed,  before you think any other thought,  think on Jesus,  and hand Him your day.   This has strategy for walking in oneness with Christ has made all the difference in my days. What is Jesus saying over your day today? Ask Him. — from VictoryContinue reading “First Thought: Jesus”

Fight the Right Fight

O Lord, if ever there was a time for Your church to rise up and shine, to throw off the bushels we’ve hidden Your light beneath, it is now. Matthew 5:14-16. Give us the mind of Christ to stop our bickering against one another about the things we actually agree upon, and to pray inContinue reading “Fight the Right Fight”

Fight to Follow

The more we surrender to Christ and walk as one with Him, the greater resistance we will experience not just from the world, but from within the church. Have you felt it yet? We have a real enemy. But it is not the verses that don’t fit into our agendas. And it’s not the brotherContinue reading “Fight to Follow”

Renouncing Lies, Speaking Truth

Our enemy loves to get us to agree with lies he feeds us contrary to the Word of God. They feel true, but they are not who we are in Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. Have you ever said or thought anything like this before? “I’m such a failure,” “I’ll never have enough money,” “I’ll alwaysContinue reading “Renouncing Lies, Speaking Truth”

Worshipping the Worthy One

With all the disheartening news, in the midst of all our pain, anxiety, and anger, we choose to worship…. Oh, Jesus, great are You and worthy to be praised. For You were there before the beginning of time, and all things were formed by Your hand. It is in You that we move and breatheContinue reading “Worshipping the Worthy One”

Courage to Live

Where do we find ourselves now, Lord? Are we living for You? Or are we still wandering around in all our disappointments and fears, hoping our way might still work somehow? Oh, Lord, You keep bringing us to the end of ourselves, so we will rise up and choose You. Give us courage today toContinue reading “Courage to Live”

Prayer for the Persecuted

Lord, we ask You for Christians all throughout the world who are undergoing persecution at this time. Give them strength and courage to endure, forgive, love, and proclaim Your Good News, even in the face of great hardship. Give them wisdom every moment to know what to do, where to go, what to say; andContinue reading “Prayer for the Persecuted”