📖 A person’s name revealed both the character and/or affiliations an individual had. When God called Abram and made a covenant with Him revealing that He would be the Father of many nations, his name was changed from Abram to Abraham. He stepped into God’s plan and purpose for His life, but His name was changed prior to it even being brought into fruition. In the same sense, we can look at the many names of God (i.e. Jehovah Jireh - our provider, Jehovah Nissi - our Healer). His name(s) reveal His nature, power, and character (goodness, mercy, power, faithfulness, just for starters) to the world. Place your trust and confidence in His name. Remind yourself today of all that His name reveals about Who He is to you. He won’t fail you.
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🙏 When we stay connected to God, following and remaining committed to Christ, we experience receive rest for our souls. While Jesus could have been boastful and harsh because of all His mighty exploits, He chose instead to walk in humility and to deal gently with our hearts. As believers or followers of Christ, we should not only be concerned about sharing the Gospel, but we should have a desire to emulate His character and to honor Him in all we do. God will renew and refresh our souls, if we’ll allow Him to transform us from the inside out and provide us with with the peace that only He can provide. Rest IN Him.
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Go to God (vs.6) and accept HIS peace - which passes ALL understanding (doesn’t make sense to the human mind!) today. Let it [His peace] stand guard to the door of your heart and mind against worry, doubts, anxiety, fear, hate, malice, bitterness and anything else that opposes the nature of God or the fruits of the Spirit from operating in your life.
Keep your stayed (focused) on Him and have a blessed day today. #HappyMonday #vcccharlotte #peaceofGod #tranquility #peaceofmnd
🙌 There is healing and breakthrough in your worship whether on your knees or through your daily walk with God. Allow God to transform you and your mind daily so that you will understand what His will is for your life. Trust and find comfort in the fact that He knows best for you.
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🙌 Regardless of what you’re facing, you will always come out on top with God on your side. Practice walking in obedience to whatever God has instructed you (or given you wisdom) to do, even in the areas that appear to be small.
Tap into your power source today. You can do that by praying in tongues and by remembering that God will supply you with any and everything that you need to accomplish His purpose: internal or external strength, peace, wisdom and more! Leave any burdens you may have with God, He handle them; just never forget that your sufficiency doesn’t lie in your intellect, your connections or your bank account. You have all that you need in Christ alone.
#dailydevotional #strength #icandoallthings #throughChrist #vcccharlotte
🤔 What is consuming your thought life and would be God be pleased by it? Thoughts are one of the things that we can hide from others, but they eventually reveal themselves because our thoughts will eventually influence and impact our actions. There’s a reason that God tells us to meditate - to center our minds - on things that are pure, wholesome, confirmed by His Word and honorable; He cares about what is on our hearts and our minds even when others are not aware (1 Samuel 16:7).
If you’re struggling with anger, impure thoughts, doubt or even trusting God and building your faith, take a look at what you’ve allowed to “center your mind”. Even strengthening our relationship with God - just like any other relationship - demands devoting time to it and studying His Word. Think on those things that honor God and ask for His help to stay focus on those things. He is not only willing, but He desires to help you (Psalm 46:1).
#dailydevotional #thoughtlife #thoughts #meditate #vcccharlotte
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Never lose sight of the fact that you serve a living, active and powerful God! In the world of science, there are basically two different energies that we read about:
1) Potential (stored) energy
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2) Kinetic (active, moving) energy
The words that God speaks to our spirit are infused with ⚡️kinetic energy - life and power . When we fuse our faith with God’s Word and words, putting our trust in Him alone, the potential energy that exists inside of each of us is activated and converted to kinetic energy. It has the power to give revelation, to expose the intents and thoughts of others and ourselves. So stay alert, keep your heart clean and your faith active. God has GREAT things in store for your life, and it’s an honor to serve Him.
(It’s #tbt AND #ThankfulThursday ! Have you thanked God for his goodness, love or patience towards you in the past?)
#dailydevotional #vcccharlotte #alive #kinetic #energy
🙌 No matter our accomplishments or past failures, we must never lose site of the fact that we were bought with a price, and we DO NOT belong to ourselves, if we are children of God.
That means that everything that belongs to us - OUR will, OUR dreams, OUR vision, OUR plans should always align with the One Who holds ownership of our body. As long as we have breath in our bodies, we have the unique privilege of being the holy dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. Yet, we are not the land “lords” because unlike the earthly landlords, we may be accustomed to, this omnipotent Tenant has Lord-ship over our lives and over the very earth that our temple treads. He is omniscient, and He runs the show; yet His very name and presence exudes love and grace. Regardless of what is on your schedule for today or what you may be facing, never forget that the Greater One abides inside of you, and you are more than equipped for the task. Rest IN Him and check in with Him throughout the day for wisdom and instructions. After all, He’s not too far away…He’s right inside [of you]. 😉
#dailydevotional #holysppirit #notourown
The more we grow and mature in our relationship with God, the more we are able to reject carnality. In order for us to walk harmoniously with God and reject our carnal nature, we have to ensure that the fruits of the spirit are actively “growing” inside of us. The “fruit” will be visible to those around us; and as representatives of Christ, it’s important that others know us by our fruit, especially love (John 13:35). Ask God for His help in making sure that you are providing the best “environment” for your fruit to be harvested in. Sometimes, that simply means being aware of what we are exposing our spirit man to (entertainment, unfruitful conversations, associations, etc.). So stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit. The maturation and condition of your fruit depends on it.
#dailydevotionals #fruitofthespirit #love #joy #peace #vcccharlotte
🙌 It’s God’s desire that we not only trust Him but confidently rest in Him. When we do, we have God’s promise to have his “unbothered”, perfect peace (John 14:27). Redirect your thoughts, if need be, to focus on God’s love for you and on things that are true, honest, just, pure and lovely (Philippians 4:8). Allow God to mold your character and will into one that pleases and represents His kingdom accurately. We can expect God to intervene in our lives and to do great things, so rest and take refuge in Him. HIDE and take shelter IN Him, knowing that when you do, you can STAND boldly and confidently, knowing that He’s got your back.
#dailydevotional #standboldly #perfectpeace #vcccharlotte
☀️ Good morning new mercies! God has has blessed you with an entirely new set of them today. Yes…He is faithful and because of His faithfulness, we can be faith FULL; we can put our hope in Him. He is dependable and consistent, and His heart towards us is compassionate. So never tire seeking God’s direction and/or walking in His purpose for your life. If you’ve missed the mark, His grace is sufficient; if you’ve hit it, it’s still only because of His grace.
#dailydevotional #grace #mercy #vcccharlotte
🙌 We serve a God who desires to perfect those areas that concern us (Psalm 138:8); and as a result, God - our Father - gives instruction and sometimes even discipline to us because of His love for us. Like any good Father, it’s His desire to grow and get better so that we can serve better as His representatives.
So never fret, get dismayed or annoyed at His instruction. One of the worse things in life is for one to go through life thinking you are wise or intelligent, but to viewed any others as foolish. Humility is one of our greatest assets. On God’s part, His “instruction” is a sign of His love. It should ignite an appreciation in our hearts. We should be honored to learn and receive it [God’s instruction]. SELAH and be sure to give God thanks for His unconditional love for you.
#dailydevotional #wisdom #arrogance #humility #growth
🙌 When the pressures of this world seem to be blowing in our direction , we have only to lean on God - our IMMOVABLE Rock. He steadies our footing and makes our way clear (Psalm 143:10) because He loves us and cares about our well-being and safety. In a spirit of gratitude for that love, we should honor Him through our words and deeds. He is a Holy and righteous God, and He cares about what we spend time meditating on (Philippians 4:8). May our thoughts reflect our respect and appreciation for His love, holiness and the sacrifice He made for us through His Son Jesus. Selah.
#devotional #ourRock #honor #meditation #vcccharlotte
#UNBOTHERED … “not experiencing mental or physical discomfort”. We we place our confidence in our Father and Creator, we subsequently are graced with the ability to avoid anxiety and mental anguish. Even when it seems like the world around us has been shaken, we don’t have to be unearthed by those circumstances. God is our firm foundation, and when we stay rooted in Him, walking in obedience and in His purpose for our lives; we will live more productive, fulfilled lives. We will be better ambassadors for Christ because we honor Him. He sustains His children, breathing life into every area of their lives: emotionally, physically, and of course, spiritually. You can place ALL of your hope in God and live “unbothered” about how it will work out. God’s got you. Just stay sensitive and keep your spirit man built up all through the day. He will lead you and guide you every step of the way.
#dailydevotional #vcccharlotte #rootedInHim
Have you been honoring God with the portion He has entrusted you with? Be content with the season and things that you have been given and trust and believe, God will honor His Word and you with an even greater portion. Be patient and trust God to reveal what you can learn in and from the season you’re in. He is a good God and is faithful to His promises. Hallelujah!
God didn’t haphazardly create you, so trust that He knows best for your life so trust Him for the wisdom and direction to walk out His plans for you life. You’re HIS masterpiece. God desires for all of His children to live the “good life”, but at the end of the day, it’s up to them whether they ever truly walk in it. Are you walking in the promises of God? He has a unique purpose for your life, but have you been obedient to His leadings and truly allowed Him to transform you from the inside out? We are so loved and treasured by our Creator.
🙌 Lord renew us and transform us so that we are ready to be used for your WORK today!
#dailydevotional #hismaaterpiece #loved
🙌 Good morning new mercies! God has has blessed you with an entirely new set of mercies for today. Yes…He is faithful and because of His faithfulness, we can be faith FULL; we can put our hope in Him. His grace is sufficient; if you’ve hit it, it’s still only because of His grace.
Reflect on and thank God for His love for you this morning. Appreciate His “leading” of your life (Psalm 23, Isaiah 30:21). Because of God’s faithfulness to us, our hope and faith IN HIM can be renewed afresh this morning and the next, just like his mercies. He is a good Father! May we represent you and the family well today (Ephesians 2:19)!
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