Today's Inspiration 💓🛡💯

The world is often unforgiving and brutal, but God is gentle. 

2 Samuel 22:36 (NKJV)

“You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your gentleness has made me great.

Jesus gently guides us to righteousness. When we allow God to be our shield, He makes us great! He covers us in war. He enlarges our path. Jesus gives of strength and power. 

2 Samuel 22:31 (NKJV)

As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.

When we trust God he will allow us to leap over walls and will place our enemies at our feet. 

2 Samuel 22:30 (NKJV)

For by You I can run against a troop; By my God I can leap over a wall.

Trust the Lord today and Jesus will make you great!

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration 💓💪 ☎️

Who do we call when we need love or when we are in distress? Do we call a friend, a family member, or a significant other? Do we call Jesus?

2 Samuel 22:7 (NKJV)

In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry entered His ears.

Our cries are delivered to God's ears. 

God can only hear our cry if we cry out to Him. Some of us refuse to cry or refuse to call out to the Lord when we are in distress. We try to handle it ourselves or we vent to someone else. 

We need lay down our pride and cry out to the Lord. 

2 Samuel 22:32-33 (NLT)

For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect.

God is the solid rock. There isn't anyone we could call that would be a better protector or a clearer guide. 

Confide in God, trust He is will provide, because He is the only one that is qualified!

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration ❤️😍💗

Some of us have an idea of God but have not truly experienced the Lord. 

It's when we smell His sweet aroma, see His glory, experience His mercy, or feel His Holy Spirit moving in us or around us, that we can freely give our lives and live boldly for the Lord. 

Matthew 16:26 (NLT)

And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?

Jesus is greater when we make Him greater. When we focus our minds and hearts on Jesus we declare to the world, that only Jesus can have our soul. 

When we deny our flesh we are really denying ourselves from from being destroyed and saying yes to being blessed!

Following Jesus is not about religion. Following Jesus is all about being in love with our Lord and Savior and eagerly looking for opportunities to do our Father's business. 

God is looking for our whole heart and He will give us our desires (Psa 37:4). 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration 💞❤️💓

Love, love, and more love. 

God is against those who do evil. God hears the prayers of those pursuing peace. 

1 Peter 3:8 (NKJV)

Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;

Sometimes it's hard to think of ourselves as evil. When we retaliate that is evil. When we use language to hurt or degrade someone that is evil. 

1 Peter 3:9 (NLT)

Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.

 

God allows us to be angry but instructs us not to sin (Eph 4:26). 

1 Peter 3:10-12 (NLT)

“If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.”

We are called to not only search for peace but pursue it to maintain peace in our surroundings. 

God's word is not dependent on our mood or our feelings. 

Forgive quickly. Don't allow anger to cause you to sin against God. 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞you!

Today's Inspiration 🙏 🙌💞

Bless your stress....

We often stress over our lack. We magnify what we don't have and minimize what we do have. 

We have Jesus! The outcome of every situation changes when we give it to Jesus!

If we are magnifying our problems we are minimizing our God. 

When Jesus had to feed thousands on five loaves and two fish, He blessed the disciples stress. 

The disciples were stressing over their lack. Jesus said take your authority back. 

Mark 6:36-38 (NLT)

Send the crowds away so they can go to the nearby farms and villages and buy something to eat.” But Jesus said, “You feed them.”

“With what?” they asked. “We’d have to work for months to earn enough money to buy food for all these people!” “How much bread do you have?” he asked. “Go and find out.”

They came back and reported, “We have five loaves of bread and two fish.”

Don't magnify the problem. Magnify the Solver. 

Mark 6:41 (NKJV)

And when He had taken the five loaves and the two fish, He looked up to heaven, blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to His disciples to set before them; and the two fish He divided among them all. 

So they all ate and were filled. And they took up twelve baskets full of fragments and of the fish. Now those who had eaten the loaves were about five thousand men.

Trust God, Bless God, and give It to God!

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration 💞🤐🤥😈🎲🚬💊🔮

Resist Remove Refrain 

Temptation comes in many different forms. Temptation is a strong desire to do something unwise. 

James 1:12 (NKJV)

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

To overcome temptation, our love for God must be greater than our love for ourselves. 

Temptation is personalized to our own desires. 

Desires give birth to sin and full grown sin brings death. 

James 1:13-15 (NKJV)

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.

Resist, Remove and Refrain!

Resist the devil and he will flee. 

Remove yourself from the temptation. 

Refrain from opening the door to sin. 

Resist! James 4:7 (NKJV)

Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Remove! 2 Timothy 2:22 (NLT)

Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.

Refrain! Romans 6:13 (NLT)

Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.

Do not allow sin to become fully grown in your life.  Resist, Remove, and Refrain and you will receive the crown of life. 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration ❣️☀️

What percentage of time do we spend seeking the Lord? We have 10,080 minutes in a week. 

How many minutes do we spend worshipping, praying, seeking, acknowledging, reading, or talking to the Lord?

There is only one that wakes us, feeds us, clothes, and protects us. 

There is only one ☝️ who can save us. 

Where are we investing our time?

Jeremiah 2:11-13 (NLT)

Has any nation ever traded its gods for new ones, even though they are not gods at all?

Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols!

The heavens are shocked at such a thing

and shrink back in horror and dismay,”

says the Lord.

“For my people have done two evil things:

They have abandoned me—the fountain of living water. And they have dug for themselves cracked cisterns that can hold no water at all!

We have a glorious God. Don't trade Him for selfies 🤳, selfish desires, anger, stubbornness, resentment, unforgivenes, bitterness, sex, drugs, work, people, relationships, kids, TV, social media, or anything else that separates us from the Lord. 

Anything that we value more than serving the Lord is a god in our lives and therefore we have traded the true and living God for a worthless idol. 

Don't abandon Jesus. Seek the Lord in all things, at all times, and He will direct your path and make your way straight. 

There is no better investment than spending time with the Lord. The blessings of the Lord makes us rich and adds no sorrow. 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves ❣️ you!

Today's Inspiration 📖💞🤗

The word of God provides direction and protection. The ways of the world are often contrary the word of God. 

If not careful, we could find ourselves trying to compromise the word of God to fit our lifestyles. When we compromise the word of God we will likely despise the word when we don't agree. 

Proverbs 13:13 (AMPC)

Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, but he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] is rewarded.

Fear the Lord and obey His commands and be rewarded. 

We have a choice. Choose wisely! 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration 🤗💞

Don't be afraid to live your dreams. God has given us vision and provision. We just have to say yes to faith and no to fear. 

Proverbs 13:12-13 (NLT)

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.

God has given us dreams to be fulfilled not concealed.  Your tree will provide shade and substance to someone else. They can't receive their deliverance until you say yes. 

Say yes to be blessed. Walk in faith and don't stress. God's got your tree of success. He is simply waiting on your yes!

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration ☀️🤗❣️

When God gives us a charge or a vision we should be bold and fearless in executing what God has given us. 

Jeremiah 1:18-19 (NLT)

For see, today I have made you strong like a fortified city that cannot be captured, like an iron pillar or a bronze wall. You will stand against the whole land— the kings, officials, priests, and people of Judah. They will fight you, but they will fail. For I am with you, and I will take care of you. I, the Lord, have spoken!”

God has made us a fortified city! When God is for us who could be against us?

We will face opposition when we rest in the Lord. We have to know the opposer will fail. Fear is directly related to our beliefs. 

If we believe a bear is dangerous, we will likely run or hide if the bear is loose. Conversely, if we are at the zoo and we see a caged bear we will likely stand and watch. The bear is still dangerous. The difference is we believed in the cage. 

It's the same with our belief in God. If we believe God is our cage and is protecting us we will faith in His protection and not fear in the situation. 

Stay in Jesus. Seek God continually. 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration 🤗😘

We live in a world where we want what we want when we want it. Some of us can be immovable or stubborn when it comes to our wants. 

When we find ourselves closing our ears to counsel we should be sure we are on the right side. We should seek the Lord and ask the Lord to soften our hearts where necessary. 

In order to move from glory to glory, we need instruction. The Spirit of the Lord corrects us as well as guides us. It is up to us to listen. 

Proverbs 13:18 (AMPC)

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses instruction and correction, but he who heeds reproof (correction) is honored.

We are not always right. Our way may not be the best, even when we think we have heard from the Lord. There may be additional instructions God has for us as we move through a process. We should stop to hear what the Lord is saying during each step. 

1 Samuel 15:23 (NLT)

Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft, and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. 

Refusing to take correction is witchcraft. Stubbornness is worshipping ourselves and deciding to be lord over our lives instead of allowing the Most High God, King of the universe to be Lord over us. 

Give yourself a break. It's ok to be wrong and it's ok to change your mind. Seek the Lord continually, especially as the details change. 

Delay does not mean denied. Just lay down your pride and let God be your guide. 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration 🌞💞☀️

How do we respond when insulted?

Proverbs 12:16 (NLT)

A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

We should be wise in our responses and seek the Lord to stay calm. 

Proverbs 12:18 (NLT)

Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.

Our words and actions should bring light and healing.

Be wise in the Lord. 🤓

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration ❤️🤗😁

Are we producing fruit 🍉 or jealous of someone's loot 👀. 

We are God's masterpiece. A masterpiece is a work of outstanding artistry, skill, and workmanship. It's an artist best work. 

Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

We should never find ourselves jealous or envious.

We are God's workmanship. 

We were created by the Master Artist. 

What God has for us cannot be birthed out of jealousy. 

Proverbs 12:12 (NLT)

Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.

We have our own fruit to bear. Jealousy causes us to want someone else's fruit. We are originals. We are new in Christ Jesus!

We can only walk in our purpose when we acknowledge we have one! 

We must keep our eyes on Jesus for direction. 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞you!

Today's Inspiration 🤗💞

Upper Limit Faith

Everyone has been given a measure of faith. We all have an upper limit of faith. Our upper limit is usually tested during hard times. It usually presents itself when we encounter unfamiliar trials. 

When Jesus was on the boat with the disciples and the boat encountered a terrible storm, the disciples hit their upper limit of faith. 

They had faith in the storm. They even had faith when the boat began to take on water. It was when the boat was full of water and it began to sink that they hit their upper limit of faith. 

Mark 4:37 

And a furious storm of wind [of hurricane proportions] arose, and the waves kept beating into the boat, so that it was already filled.

When it appears that we are sinking and we have reached our upper limit of faith we need to watch our confessions. When the storms are raging and it appears we are going to die we must remember we are in God's hands and we must confess God's word. 

Mark 4:38-40 (NLT)

Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?”

When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

We have to watch our upper limit of faith. When we are tested we must remember to go to the Father with faith and not fear. Confess the word of the Lord always!

Confess:

God you said you would never leave me or forsake me. I am in need of your help today. Lord you said be strong and of good courage (Deut 31:6) please give me courage in this storm. Lord you said you would rebuke the devourer (Mal 3:11) for my sake. Lord I need you to rebuke the wind and silence the waves. 

Trust God, He specializes in the impossible. Remember you cannot drown if you are on the same ship as the Lord. You are in His hands. Be strong and have faith in God. 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!

Today's Inspiration 🤗😁💞

Being humble before the Lord means always placing the Lord above our wants, needs, or desires. When we say yes to the Lord we place Jesus above our desires. 

When we make plans we should always consult the Lord and remind ourselves we are fragile and have very little control over our lives. We should always remember God is in control and has the final say in our plans. 

James 4:14-16 (NLT)

How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.” Otherwise you are boasting about your own pretentious plans, and all such boasting is evil.

When making plans remember to place the Lord above your plans. 

He is The Lord and should be Lord over our lives. 

Be blessed and know that Jesus loves 💞 you!