Work Hard & Pay Your Bills

Today’s Inspiration 😇

Heavenly Tools

There are 2 tools in this series. Work Hard & Pay your bills!

Work Hard

We are God’s representatives in the earth. We are called to work. Our work should represent who we represent. Our God is not lazy. We should give our full gifts and talents at work. 

God has gifted us with our talents. When we use them, we use them to the glory of God. God will reward us. 

Joseph was wrongfully incarcerated for years. Yet, Joseph relentlessly gave his full gifts and talents while in jail. Joseph knew who was and who he represented. 

The quality of our effort at work should not depend on the quality of the people we work with or the quality of the organization. 

Your employer does not define you. 

You know who you are. 

You are a child of the Most High God. 

You are a child of the Creator of the universe. You are a child of the King

You are royalty. 

Jesus died for you. 

When you show up for work you change the atmosphere, do not allow the atmosphere to change you. 

Colossians 3:23 (NLT)

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Ephesians 6:7-8 (NLT)

Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.

Romans 12:11 (NLT)

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.

Pay your bills 

The only debt we should owe is love. We should work hard to stay out of debt. It is not God’s desire for us to live in bondage. Debt is bondage. We cannot fully operate in our calling when we are weighed down with debt. Debt keeps us obligated to something other than Jesus. It keeps us in a self-inflicted prison. 

Romans 13:7 (NLT)

Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

Romans 13:8 (NLT)

Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. 

Work as if you are working for the Lord and God will reward you. When you are rewarded pay your bills!

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Heavenly Tools

Faith! 

Today’s Inspiration 😇

Heavenly Toolbox Series

There is 1 iron packed tool in this series.

Faith

This tool has many uses. I urge you to read more on faith. 

What is faith? 

Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. 

When we go before God we have to have our evidence. Our evidence is our faith. Faith is a gift from God. It is our VIP access card!

Why do we need faith? 

Hebrews 11:6 (NLT)

It is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. 

When and where do we use faith?

Faith is needed everyday and in every way.

God blesses according to our faith. 

God heals us according to our faith. 

God fights for us according to our faith. 

Mark 5:34 (NLT)

And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.”

Luke 18:42-43 (NLT)

And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see. 

How to receive faith?

We cannot earn faith. Faith is a gift from God. Everyone has been given a measure of faith. To receive more faith listen and ask!

Luke 11:9-10 (NLT)

“And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

Romans 10:17 (KJV)

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

How do we keep our faith?

Hebrews 12:2 (NLT)

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.

Our ability to operate in our purpose is directly related to our faith. We have all been given a measure of faith and our faith increases the more we use it. Our faith increases when we hear the word and apply the word of God. Our faith increases when we focus on Jesus and not ourselves. 

2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)

For we walk by faith, not by sight. 

If God is calling you into your purpose don’t be  afraid. God has not given you the spirit of fear. God has given you faith. Take your faith to God and cast your fear into the pit of hell. Trust God to do what He said He would do. 

Fear is faith’s opposer. Faith comes from Jesus and fear comes from the enemy.  Serve Jesus and exercise your Faith!

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Heavenly Tools

Today’s Inspiration 😇

Heavenly Toolbox Series

Welcome to the Heavenly Toolbox Series! 

God gives us tools for our toolboxes and tool belts. He is the Rock of our foundation. He gives us tools for repairs, maintenance, rebuilds, or takedowns. This is a continual series of tools to add to your Heavenly Toolbox. 

There are 3 tools in this series. Love, Hate & Bless!

Love ❤️ 

God first loved us so we could love ourselves and love others. Love is a heavenly tool to add to your tool belt. This tool should stay close to you at all times. 

Romans 12:9-10 (NLT)

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them........ Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 

When was the last time you took delight in someone? Honor three people today with love and affection. Tell someone how much you appreciate them. 

Hate

Yes, we are allowed to hate in certain circumstances. 

Ecclesiastes 3:8 (KJV) A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. 

God wants us to hate evil. Hate things that are bad. Love the person hate the act! 

Romans 12:9 

Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 

Bless🙏🏾

It’s easy to love those who love us and bless those who bless us. God wants us to bless those that curse us. God wants us to bless those that try to harm us. God wants us to love our enemies to the point where we pray for their success. 

Is there someone that is a thorn in your side? Is there someone that truly irritates you? Pray for them today with a pure heart. Pray that God would bless them abundantly. 

You have what that person needs. Jesus has placed you in their life to be a blessing. Do not allow anger to keep you from your assignment. 

Romans 12:14 (NLT)

Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.

Please add these tools to your heavenly tool belts and toolboxes!

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Heavenly Toolbox Series

Today’s Inspiration 😇

Heavenly Toolbox Series

Welcome to the Heavenly Toolbox Series! 

God gives us tools for our toolboxes and tool belts. He is the Rock of our foundation. He gives us tools for repairs, maintenance, rebuilds, or takedowns. This is a continual series of tools to add to your Heavenly Toolbox. 

Depending on where you are in your journey you may require different tools. 

There are 3 tools in this series. Hope, patience & prayer. 

Hope

When we find ourselves in places that are unfamiliar or uncomfortable we should approach them with hope not fear. Hope for the best despite what it looks like. 

Patience 

When we find ourselves in troubled waters we should exercise patience. When affliction comes, it will not last always. Be patient during affliction as it working for us and not against us. Look for God’s wisdom. 

Pray🙏

Be persistent in prayer. We should stay in constant communication with Jesus. 

🎶 Don’t forget to pray...all along the way...🎶. This tool you need everyday!

Romans 12:12 

Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.

Be sure to use your Heavenly Tools when needed!

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Trust

Today’s Inspiration 😇

Trust the Lord with all your heart and sing thanksgiving to the Lord. He is your help in time of need, your shield in battle, your joy in sorrow. 

Psalms 28:6-7 (NLT)

Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

The depth of our joy cannot be experienced in this world unless we accept it from our Lord. 

We were created for God’s glory. Trust Him with all your heart. Sing to the Lord. Thank Him for what what he is doing. Victory is yours if you believe. 

Psalms 28:8 (KJV)

The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

You are His anointed!

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞you!

Death Trap

Today’s Inspiration 😇

Death Trap

Sometimes life gets too heavy and thoughts of suicide and desperation blocks our thinking. 

It is a trap! Jesus loves you and is absolutely crazy about you. There is nothing too hard for Him. There is nothing you could do to separate you from His unfailing love. Don’t allow guilt, pain, or despair to cloud your vision. 

2 Samuel 22:6-7 (NLT)

The grave wrapped its ropes around me; death laid a trap in my path. But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I cried to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry reached his ears.

If you are in distress call out to the Lord. The Lord will hear your cry. 

Whatever you are facing the Lord can reach down from heaven and save you. 

2 Samuel 22:17-19 (NLT)

“He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me. They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me.

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Trust The Lord

Today’s Inspiration 😇

You may not understand the plan but know the Master has you in His hands. You are not your own. Everything connected to you belongs to the one who created you. You may feel you have control but you are fragile, you are clay, molded by the Master day by day.

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NLT)

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.

For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways

and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

Trust the Lord, even when your heart feels as if it’s shattered. 

Trust the Lord when you don’t understand. Trust the Lord when your life feels as if it’s hanging by a strand. 

Trust the Lord, when you are confused. 

Trust the Lord when you think you know what to do. 

Trust the Lord, when the bills are due and your dollars are few. 

Trust the Lord, when the options are many and you have plenty. 

Trust the Lord always. 

Trust the Lord in ups and in downs. 

Your promise is birthed from your purpose. Your purpose in planted when your potential meets your pain and you plow forward in the rain, trusting the Father to lead the way and give you the grace to make it day by day. 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!