THANKFUL 🌸

+Humility does not mean pretending that you do not have what you have, but rather it means recognising the source of what you have, and giving the praise where it is due. 😊

🙏 God, thank You for being unstoppable, unchangeable, all-powerful, and incomparable. You alone are worthy of all my praise, honor, and glory!

+Your love endures forever, and I am forever grateful for who You are. Thank You for making a way for me to know You personally. Nothing compares to You! In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🌻🪄🖤

UNCHANGING GOD.Ü

+You make up your mind about what you are going to believe. Sometimes we feel God is unfair.

+Keep in mind, faith is not the belief that things will work out the way that we want them to, but that God will keep us no matter how things turn out.

+The point is, God has reasons we know nothing of, and there’s wonderful hope in that.

+Today when you give your worries over to God, you do not pick them back up. You don’t not worry about it any more. He has you. 😊

🙏 Dear God, I sometimes feel angry about what I’ve had to endure. Please help me bring my complaints to You.

+Help me to keep my thoughts fixed on you and to have unwavering faith for what you are doing in my life. In Jesus name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻💚

TRUST IN GOD

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. -Exodus 14:14 💌

+When your prayers don’t seem to be answered, you may be tempted to stop trusting the Lord and start chasing other ‘gods’.

+Whatever we face, we can trust that the Lord fights on our behalf. We believe that we can be still as we put our trust in Him.

+Remain totally dependent on God and look for him to vindicate you. When things aren’t working out as you wish, be patient. Stop trying to move ahead of God. His timing is perfect. Trust him. 😊

🙏 Loving God, thank You that You can provide help for me in ways that I might never imagine. You are a good and faithful God. Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🦋💚

Our Trustworthy Father

💌 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

-Isaiah 26:3

+As God’s beloved children, we can cry out with boldness: “Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal” (v. 4). Why? Because our Father in heaven is trustworthy. He and the Scriptures never change.

+As we keep our eyes fixed on our heavenly Father, He will keep our feet planted firmly in His hands. We can count on Him to continue being loving, faithful and good forever!

🙏Dear God, thank You for seeing me. I know You’re with me even during my toughest times. Thank You that You are the same God that led the Israelites.

+You are with me! You never forsake me. I can face any challenge without fear. I submit my life to Your will. I know You will lead me where you want me to go. Thank You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🦋💚

TAKE HEART 💙

+If you’re going through a difficult time in your life right now, you’re not alone. In fact, 100% of people in the world will experience some type of hardship or difficult season in their lives.

+Whether you’re in one now, are coming out of one, or will be going into one, they are a part of life. No one enjoys going through hard times. Think about it—have you ever met someone who enjoyed going through a challenging time? Probably not.

+There’s no medicine we can take to keep troubles away nor is there any amount of positive thinking or self-talk that will prevent us from going through hard times. So, while it may feel like we are the only ones going through our tough situations, we’re not.

+We can find encouragement in what Jesus taught. He told us in John 16:33, “You will have trouble.” He understood what we’d be up against—a world full of depravity, sin, hatred, and a spiritual enemy who wants to destroy us. But thankfully, He also said that we can “take heart” because “He has overcome the world.”

+We don’t have to live discouraged in a discouraging world. We can still live a full, rich life knowing that in the end, we’ll be victorious. 😊

🙏Father, you are gentle and humble in heart, and you invite me to come to you when I’m weary and burdened. You lead me to a better way. Make me more like you.

+Open up my eyes to the beauty in this journey of waiting, help me to draw closer to you, and to become more patient. Help me to learn how to rest, wait, listen, and renew. Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🖤

BEING THANKFUL DESPITE TRIALS 🌸

💌 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to [God] and praise his name. -Psalm 100:4

+When we’re going through difficulties, it may be challenging to find reasons to be grateful and to praise God. However, Psalm 100 gives us reasons to rejoice and give God praise despite our circumstances.

+Whatever our trial, we can take comfort knowing that God is near to our broken hearts (34:18). We can “shout for joy to the Lord” (v. 1) even and perhaps especially when we’re in a difficult season because our God is faithful. 😊

🙏 Dear God, please help me to praise You even in my trials. It's easy to rejoice when things are going great, but sometimes I forget that I can choose joy even when things aren't so good.

+Please help me to trust You, to forgive others, and to count my blessings so I can be joyful always! In Jesus' name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻💚

IT'S A CHOICE 🌸

💌 ‘Yet I will rejoice in the LORD.’ -Habakkuk 3:18 NKJV 

+Gratitude isn’t a natural response to adversity; it’s a discipline you develop. 

+The psalmist said, ‘Forget not all his benefits’ (Psalm 103:2 KJV).

+In the midst of trouble, when you don’t think God has blessed you, sit down and recall His faithfulness and you’ll end up filled with joy.

+When you take time to give thanks for the blessings in your life, it will change your outlook and attitude. 😊

🙏 Lord, help me to give thanks even in difficult times for Your many blessings, and most importantly for Your presence.

+You have promised never to leave or forsake me. One day I will be with You in heaven, and it will be so easy to praise You there, when we are face to face.

+But Lord, it means so much to You when I praise You now, in the midst of trials. Give me the faith to do this, knowing that You will work even these difficulties for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻💚

Prayer

🙏 God, it is easy for me to lose sight of You when bad things come my way. But tough times don't distract You - You always see the big picture!

+I am so grateful that You know everything I’m going through. Your name is a strong tower. You alone are my source of strength.

+Please show me how I can use every obstacle as a way of knowing You more. I am calling on Your name. Thank You that with You, I am safe. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🌻💛🪄

Prayer 🌸

🙏 Lord, there is no one bigger than you! Thank you for being a safe place when I face hard things. Help me to come to you whenever I am anxious, angry, sad, or anything in between.

+I praise You for Your goodness and kindness. I praise You for Your compassion and grace. In the midst of troubles and fears, help me to focus on how good You are, and to fight panic with praise. In Jesus name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻💛

PANALANGIN 💚

🙏 Lord, I know You know everything I have gone through and will go through. You, more than anyone, can touch the pain and despair I sometimes feel in my life.

+When times are good, Lord, never let me forget that I can be Jesus to someone, bringing Your grace and mercy to bear on any circumstance or situation.

+Never let me overlook anyone in a situation I can fix – I will be a blessing in Jesus’ name. Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻💛

Faithful God 💌

+As you read today’s Scripture, I encourage you to think about times in your life when you have seen God’s faithfulness on display.

+Give Him thanks for those times and thank Him in advance for the fact that you can face the day ahead soaring with confidence in the God who stays faithful. 😊

🙏 God, thank You that even when things are hard, I know You're with me and You can use the hard stuff to make me stronger.

+Help me to look for what You are doing in me, and please bring good things out of the hard. In Jesus' name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🤎

PRAYER 🌸

🙏 Lord, help me to not be anxious over anything and to pray about everything.

+Help me to focus on Your goodness rather than my needs, and to be thankful for all that You have done – including the answer, when it comes.

+Let Your peace control the way I think and feel. In Jesus name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻💛

Just Okay is Not Okay

+God stays with us through every hill and valley. And His offering to us is consistent even when our faith walk is not.

+Life to the full. That’s the offer. Not a mediocre life. Not a so-so life. Not an OK life. A full life. A life that prospers and thrives. And ultimately, He offers us everlasting life. 

+Don’t settle for just OK. The God who stays with you sees where you are today but has big plans for where you’ll be tomorrow and the next day, and the day after that.

+As you read today’s Scriptures, ask God to show you the areas of your life where you’ve settled for ok, and make the choice to pursue the fullness of life that God has promised you. 😊 

🙏 God, I place my hope in You. Every word from You proves true. Your Word shows that You’ll never leave me, You’ll fight for me, and You’ll protect me.

+So when I’m afraid or overwhelmed, I will not lose heart. I will remember Your promises and run to You. You are my refuge and strength—the One in whom I trust. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🌻🪄🖤