Remember that you are God’s work of art and while in the process of molding you into His masterpiece, He equipped you with everything you needed to accomplish His will in your life - your purpose including your unique gifts and talents. On top of that, you have favor with God, discernment and godly wisdom through the Holy Spirit.
Don’t forget to tap into those resources by praying in the Holy Spirit daily. We don’t have to waste time, money, walk around confused or sacrifice relationships due to bad decision making. You were created for a unique purpose and God loves you unconditionally and wants to lead your life...so let Him!
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“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” -Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Though it’s not always easy, the Word of God encourages us to show kindness to one another whether in or out of the body of Christ. His love for us was/is so pure and true, that He gave us His all when He sacrificed His Son Jesus. despite the lack of His lack of sin nature, His holiness and our lack of worthiness for salvation, He deemed us worth saving and forgiving us of our sin. With all the love He has shown us, the unmerited favor extended to us, we’re honestly not qualified to decide who is worthy of our forgiveness. If we are truly our disciples and truly love Him, then we will simply obey His commands (John 14:15). Make a conscious effort today to show kindness and compassion to someone today. Not only does “love” truly reflect the heart of Christ and represent Him, but there is freedom in forgiveness and whom the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36)!
Good morning! Rejoice and be grateful this morning that you have breath in your lungs...that you have sight to read this devotional! When you tap into the joy of the Lord, you will find strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Never forget: “When you lose your joy, you lose your strength!” –Pastor Gool God desires for you to walk in His joy despite the circumstance. In that joy you will find strength spiritually, physically and wherever else you need it. God will meet you there. Choose joy today!
So that we are no longer children [spiritually immature], tossed back and forth [like ships on a stormy sea] and carried about by every wind of [shifting] doctrine, by the cunning and trickery of [unscrupulous] men, by the deceitful scheming of people ready to do anything [for personal profit]. But speaking the truth in love [in all things—both our speech and our lives expressing His truth], let us grow up in all things into Him [following His example] who is the Head—Christ. -Ephesians 4:14-15 AMP
God loves us so much that He desires for us to grow and mature in our understanding and application of His Word and precepts. We don’t have to be manipulated by the enemy or by any inaccurate doctrine of the Bible that we may find ourselves presented with. God gives us discernment and with the direction also of the Holy Spirit, our feet can remain firmly planted on Him - the Rock (Psalm 62:2). In fact our daily conversations and lifestyle should reflect this maturation as we make strides daily to mimic Christ. His loving correction is given "in love". He will guide us every step of the way. Trust His leading and the authenticity of His love and desire our growth in our daily walk as believers together. #dailydevotional #growth #spiritualgrowth #maturity #discernment #therock
Once we receive the gift of salvation and the infilling of the Holy Spirit, He (the Holy Spirit) is able to reveal to our spirit what He has knowledge of. Why spend time stressing over not knowing what to do? Why be concerned over not having the the information or direction that you need? The Holy Spirit is your internal compass, and He desires to give you direction and to lead your life. Pray in tongues and stir up the gifts regularly and trust God that your sensitivity to your spirit man and to the Holy Spirit, as a whole, will be heightened. Walking in the spirit is a lifestyle. So don’t take it lightly and ENJOY it!
“You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word.” -Psalm 119:114 AMP
We can run to God for protection both in the physical and spiritual realm. A shield is strong and impenetrable just like our Father. He will protect you from any danger seen or unseen; He will keep you from the wiles of the enemy. Rest today knowing that there is safety in His arms and regardless of any circumstance that you may be experiencing today, He is more than able to keep you from any harm; and the peace (John 14:27) that He also provides in the process is unbothered by the “storms” of life, so rest. #protection #hidingplace #dailydevotion #vcccharlotte
📖🙏🏼 Outside of your verbalizing it, would someone be able to identify you as a child of God? The agape love of God is one of the most distinguishing factors between Christianity and other religions. God’s love was so pure and strong towards us, He gave up His prized possession - His only begotten Son Jesus - for us. As believers, we should be sharing our faith, but others should be able to recognize 'Whose' you are by your love walk. Do you really know your “Father” God? Jesus tells us that if we do not love others, we don’t truly know Him because God IS love. He said that our love for one another will actually show the world that we are indeed God's children.
We have the privilege of being in the family of God, but be sure that you are constantly doing introspection to ensure that what is closest to your Father’s heart is close to yours. The salvation of the lost man or woman is closest to God's heart, so that should be what is closest to ours. He doesn’t judge others but looks on them compassionately and desires for them to be free from any strongholds in their lives, so we should truly desire that for others too. Rest in His love for you but also pray for the desire for your heart to mirror His. If surgery is needed so that this can be true, God is more than able and willing to perform that as well…just ask Him. He loves you, wants the best for you and we should desire to please Him in all that we do, say and even think in our hearts. Have a blessed day! #dailydevotion #loveofGod #childofGod #agapelove #vcccharlotte
"Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and a thank offering and into His courts with praise! Be thankful and say so to Him, bless and affectionately praise His name! For the Lord is good; His mercy and loving-kindness are everlasting, His faithfulness and truth endure to all generations." - Psalm 100:4-5 AMPC
As you prefer to prepare to “enter in” this morning, be sure to open up your mouth and offer up a genuine thanks to Him for mercy and kindness to you. We’ve been offered the greatest gift (our salvation) through God’s Son and His faithfulness to us is unending!Exalt Him and bless His name for His love and patience with you every step of the way. Gratitude should be a heart state that is consistent because of God’s continuous demonstration of love towards us (Lamentations 3:23); there’s no room for selfishness, ungratefulness and a lack of patience with others when our hearts are constantly reflecting on all He has done for us. If need be, ask Him to give you a new heart (Psalm 51:10). Rest in HIs love for you today and be sure to take the time to express to Him how grateful you are for it!
"When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life." Titus 3:5-7 NLT
Good morning and HAPPY SATURDAY to you. As you wake up today, be sure to reflect on the mercy of God that He clearly demonstrated through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus. It’s nothing that we did in and of ourselves, but through our salvation in Jesus, we have been justified in God’s eyes. Not only do we have the gift of eternal life, but we have the benefit of having an actual relationship with Him and the privilege of receiving direction and comfort through the Holy Spirit on a daily basis. Don’t take the “perks” of that relationship for granted. God’s love for you is profound (John 15:13), and He desires for you to live victoriously in life. Just trust Him for direction and favor and be sure to give Him the glory every step of the way.
#redeemed #grace #newbirth #confidence #victorious #dailydevotional #vcccharlotte
"The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” -Psalm 37:23 NLT
When we accept God’s gift of salvation to us and fully surrender our lives to Him and the leadership of the Holy Spirit, we position God to be able to lead our steps and direct our lives. We are His responsibility, and there is no detail to small or insignificant to Him. He has a unique purpose for your life and just like the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:5), He desires to set you apart for His use. Don’t waste any more time worrying about the affairs of your life; God’s got you and He’s sent the Holy Spirit - your Helper (John 14:26) - to help guide you every step of the way. Rest in Him and in His love for you; listen to your spirit man and trust His guidance in the affairs of your life.
"Then I will praise God’s name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving." -Psalm 69:30 NLT
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and your loved ones today from Victory!! Thanksgiving is defined as: a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness; the act of giving thanks; a prayer expressing gratitude (Merriam Dictionary). Thanksgiving is an action; it’s recognizing the many reasons we have to be grateful. For the believer, it should be a daily mindset. We have so much to be grateful for: love, joy, peace, favor and more importantly, we have the promise of eternal salvation. If nothing else, you have a reason to be eternally grateful and to show God by honoring, sharing His love and properly representing Him everyday. We love you and thank God for you today.
“Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” -Jeremiah 29:13 AMP
God is not moved by outward appearances (I Samuel 16:7), He is moved by the condition of our hearts. When we earnestly seek God with all our hearts, He is moved to speak and reveal Himself to us. Take the time daily to pray in the spirit to stir up your spirit man. Seek God’s face in prayer and by meditating on His Word as desperately as a deer pants for water at a stream (Psalm 42:1). Only Jesus can quench our soul’s thirst. #soulsthirst #mattersoftheheart #dailydevotional #vcccharlotte #iamvictory
Nehemiah and his men were busy at work rebuilding the walls to protect Jerusalem when the regular troublemakers Sanballat, Tobiah and their gang showed up trying to distract them from their assignment. Oftentimes, it’s like that in our daily lives: God may reveal instructions and your purpose to you for you to fulfill the vision that He’s assigned you to be busy on [whether it appears to be on a large or small scale], and the enemy will try to send distractions your way to get you off course or to cause you to abandon the vision all together. Commit today to have razor focus on what God has assigned to you. Take on the same attitude that Nehemiah and his men had: “why should the work stop while I leave to come down to meet you?” Don’t come down to the enemies level. The work God has called you to is much too important. Stay focused on what God has called you to.
#stayfocused #purpose #greatwork #nehemiah #dailydevotional #vcccharlotte #iamvictory
“The wicked flee when no one pursues them, But the righteous are as bold as a lion.” -Proverbs 28:1 AMP
We can draw our strength from God spiritually and sometimes it can manifest physically. We have the privilege of His boldness operating on the inside of us so that we can we can represent Him properly and share His love with the world. May we rest in the authority and power that we have through the power of His Son Jesus. #boldness #righteous #strength #dailydevotional #vcccharlotte #iamvictory
Have a need today? Our God is Jehovah Jireh – our Provider. He not only desires to supply our every need physically, but also any other needs we may have emotionally, financially, spiritually and otherwise. He is all that we need. Just remember to thank Him for what He’s already done in your life and give any care, concern or material need that you have to Him. He’s got you.
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