~Lao Tzu
The right words at the right time can change the course of your day, if not your life.
| Speak to Your Mountains |
| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
| "And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith (a firm relying trust) and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done" |
| (Matthew 21:21, AMP) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
Everyone has gone through seasons when the challenges of life feel overwhelming. During those times, it's easy to be tempted to talk about how bad things are. Maybe you received a bad medical report, or maybe you're facing a financial obstacle. But the more you talk about something, the bigger it becomes in your mind. Instead, you've got to dig your heels in and say, "No, I am not going to give life to that defeat. I am not going to speak sickness over myself. I'm not going to speak lack. I'm not going to speak fear. I'm choosing a different report. I believe the report of the Lord which says I am blessed. I am favored. I am prosperous. I am healthy. I am whole. I'm a victor, not a victim." Remember, even if you don't see how things could ever work out, God does. Speak to those mountains in your life and declare God's favor over those situations. Instead of talking to God about how big your problems are, talk to your problems about how big your God is! As you speak to your mountains, they will be moved, and you will move forward into the victory God has prepared for you! |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word which is life to my spirit. I receive Your strength today and choose to speak to the mountains so I can move forward in the victory You have in store for me in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
~Lao Tzu
~Lao Tzu
~Lao Tzu
~Lao Tzu
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| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
| "I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase and the trees of the field yield their fruit" |
| (Leviticus 26:4, AMP) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
God has set up seasons in our lives. It's easy to get frustrated when our dreams aren't coming to pass on our timetable, but every season is not harvest season. There are plowing seasons. There are planting seasons. There are watering seasons. Sure, we would love for every season to be a time of increase left and right, good breaks here and there. But without the other seasons, we wouldn't be prepared. For example, it's during the plowing seasons that God brings issues to light that we need to deal with. He's getting us prepared for promotion. If you're not making as much progress as you would like, the key is to not lose any ground. Don't go backwards. Hold your position. Keep a good attitude and do the right thing even when it's hard. When you do that, you are passing the test, and God promises that your due season of harvest is coming. Be encouraged because your appointed time of increase, favor and promotion is on its way, and He will fulfill every dream and desire He's placed within your heart! |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Father God, I bless You today. I thank You for preparing me for the blessing and promotion You have in my future. I surrender my heart, mind, will and emotions to You so that I can live as a testimony of Your work in my life in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
~Lao Tzu
Un-reality’s Reality Gary J. Sycalik © 12-17-11
shadows dance between sunray’s dimensions not quite grey, nor black, nor solid, nor real yet, neither are sunrays tangible, both destined to fade each day to nothingness which are real, which are illusion, either?
deep seas become deserts, mountains crumble civilizations are born and fade away what is real, what is illusionary what is deemed to be real, perhaps is not
what is deemed to be unreal, perhaps is real caring, empathy, compassion, gratitude love, happiness and heartfelt feelings from great heron wings beating slow wind rhythms while flying over sky-blue beaver ponds
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Sensation of the Mystical The most beautiful and profound emotion we can experience
~ Albert Einstein ~
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~Lao Tzu
~Lao Tzu
| "For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace" |
| (Isaiah 9:6, AMP) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, not only is your eternity secure, but you become a child of the Most High God. You instantly have an Everlasting Father! Think about that word everlasting. It means that before the beginning of time, the Father was there. He was waiting for you to accept Him and become a child of His. I can only imagine that He was excited and anticipating that day just like a father would anticipate the birth of his child in the natural. I can imagine that each day God would think, "Is it today?" I don't know what your experience has been with your earthly father, but God is a good and perfect Father. He loves you with an everlasting love. He loves everything about you so much that He notices when a single hair falls from your head. He accepts you just the way you are, and He loves you enough to guide you and work His character in you. And, He will be your Father from now until eternity! He will never leave you nor forsake you! Thank Him today for being your Everlasting Father! |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Everlasting Father, thank You for loving me today and for always being with me. Help me to understand Your love more so that I may know You better. Let Your love flow through me so that others may see Your goodness and come to know You as their Father also in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
~Lao Tzu
| The Wonderful Counselor |
| "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor..." |
| (Isaiah 9:6, NIV) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
Do you need wisdom or direction in your life today? The scripture tells us that Jesus is our Counselor. And He's not just any kind of Counselor, He's a Wonderful Counselor. When something is wonderful, it means it is unusually good, marvelous or astonishing. Think about that for a moment. God is a marvelous, astonishing, unusually good Counselor — the very best you could ever have! Today, no matter what you may be facing, no matter what kinds of decisions you have to make, consider God. Ask Him to direct your steps and confirm His perfect will for your life. Remember, He is the best counselor there is. Let Him direct and guide your path. Seek Him with your whole heart, put Him first, and let Him lead you in blessing and victory in every area of your life. |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Father in heaven, You are my Wonderful Counselor. I submit all my ways to You. I trust that You have a good plan for me. Thank You for giving me wisdom and direction in every area of my life in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder..." |
| (Isaiah 9:6, NKJ) |
| TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
When Jesus came to earth, He brought with Him everything you need to be empowered to live a life of victory. He came as a little baby, but He represented all authority in heaven and earth. When you choose to serve Him, you have access to all of His resources. You have access to His peace, power, authority, provision, joy and strength. He brought all of this to us when He came to earth. Unto us a child is born...unto us victory is given. Unto us, peace is given. Unto us, provision is given. Unto us hope and healing are given. Unto us eternal life is given! Whatever you need today, remember, when Jesus came into the world, He made a way for every one of your needs to be met spiritually, emotionally and physically. Surrender your life to Him and receive all the spiritual blessings He has in store for you! |
| A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
| Father in heaven, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, so that I could be free to live an abundant life in You. Fill me with the revelation of Your love and everything that You have for me in Jesus' name. Amen. |
| — Joel & Victoria Osteen |
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