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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | September 6th

God expects us to flourish as we get older. We are to bring Him glory by standing on His Word and demonstrating that He is faithful to His promises. The world will try to paint a different picture. The world will have you thinking that you are to become increasingly dependent on people as we get older because you cannot take care of yourself. The world will have you seeing yourself declining physically and becoming a burden on family members. God sees things differently. He sees you flourishing in every area of your life and becoming a living memorial of His goodness. Do not allow the world to tell you how you are supposed to age. God’s Word tells us that our lives are to get better and better as we get older. Stand for the promises of God and watch Him honor His Word in your life. God is not a man that He should lie. 

#trust #Godspromises #psalm #dailydevotional 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | September 5th

This is a Scripture that shows us God’s desire to keep us regardless of what the enemy may try to bring against us. He will rescue us from all types of trouble. He will cause us to laugh at destruction and famine. God will keep us if we had to go to war, He will keep us from the power of the sword (or any weapon). God is our Deliverer and our Protector. As believers, we do not fear death, or destruction, or anything that is under the curse. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, and He causes us to win in every situation and every circumstance when we stand on His Word. God took care of his people in the middle of famine, and He has protected His people in war. If He has done it in the past, He will do it now. He has not changed. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

#faithful #motivation #devotional #redeemer #vcccharlotte

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | September 4th

The devil is doing what he does best. He is going about as a roaring lion looking to steal, kill, and to destroy. The good news is that as believers, we have authority over the devil, and he cannot destroy us. Satan is the god of this world, and the whole world is under his influence (2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2). We have been separated and consecrated unto our God. We are in this world, but we are not of this world. Satan is not our Lord, and we can say what Jesus said, “He has nothing in me” (John 14:30). The devil is going to do what he does. So, as believers, let's do what we do. Let’s resist him and having done all to stand, let’s stand, knowing we have the victory. 

#victory #devotional #vcccharlotte #roaringlion #sundayfunday 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | September 3rd

God is the source of our promotion. We do not look to man to promote us; we look unto the Lord. The Bible even tells us that we are to work as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23). God promoted Joseph while he was a slave and a prisoner. Daniel was promoted while he and his people were taken into captivity. Nebuchadnezzar even commented that “the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will” (Daniel 4:25). Our job is to work as unto the Lord. Our job is to walk in a spirit of excellence. As we do those things, we know that promotion is on the way. Promotion does not come from men; promotion comes from the Lord. 

#promotioncomesfromtheLord #trustGod #humility #iamvictory #devotional 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | September 2nd

What a compliment. To be called a friend of God. This should be the goal of every believer, to be called a friend of God. The good news is that we have the characteristics of what made Abraham a friend of God. He simply believed God. Sound easy? Unfortunately, it isn’t as easy as it sounds. God Word says that we are healed, and many are saying that they are sick. God’s Word tells us that we are righteous, and yet many Christians call themselves sinners saved by grace. You cannot be a sinner and a Christian at the same time. When we receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, we are no longer sinners. The Blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin, and sin has no more dominion over us. God is not a man that He should lie. Because of that, we can believe His Word and act on it. As we do that on a consistent basis, we’ll see change our life and in our status with God. You won’t just be a child of God; you will be considered a friend of God. 

#friendofGod #devotional #tgif #inspiration #vcccharlotte #abraham 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | September 1st

If you were to look at these men, you wouldn’t think “men of God”. You would see fishermen. When God sees you, He doesn’t see you as you currently are. He knows what He has a place on the inside of you. He knows the path that He has for you, and He will place people along your path that will cause positive changes in your life. He will place people in your life that will cause you to develop new habits and to change your lifestyle. Peter witnessed so many things during the ministry of Jesus. I’m sure he did not know that he would be a pillar of the Church once Jesus ascended back into heaven. Peter allowed Jesus to change him as He walked with him and followed his example, and the same thing will happen to us if we obey Him and follow His lead. 

#fishersofman #Jesus #simonpeter #dailydevotional #vcccharlotte 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 31st

When pursuing the will of God, there will be hardships. There will be tests and trials. Regardless of what comes our way, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. The Bible tells us that we are not just conquerors, but “we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us” (Romans 8:37). If we stay with it, we will receive the promise. The Word of God tells us not to get weary in well doing, for in due season, we will reap if we faint not (Galatians 6:9). Patience is a key characteristic in the race we are running. Many act as if life is a sprint, but life is not a sprint. Life is a marathon. We cannot get in a hurry, and we cannot allow ourselves to get frustrated. We must trust God and know that as we follow Him, we will walk in all that He has for us. Remember, “the path of the just is as a shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day” (Proverbs 4:18). 

#patience #devotional #morethanconquerors #vcccharlotte #brighterdays 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 30th

Jesus makes it very clear in His teaching. If you want to be successful, you must be a doer of His teachings and not just a hearer. Jesus compared the lives of the doer versus the hearer. The doer of the Word was like the man who built a solid foundation and when the storms beat against his house, it was able to withstand the winds and the rain. The hearer of the Word was like the man who built his house without a foundation and his house collapsed during the same storm. What we do with the Word of God will determine what will happen to our lives when the storm comes. The strength of the storm will not determine the outcome, the strength of the foundation will. 

#jesus #devotional #iamvictory #WordofGod #foundation 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 29th

Have you ever watched a track meet? Have you noticed what they wear in track and field? The sprinters don’t run in a sweat suit. They don’t wear much because they want as little resistance as possible while they are running. As believers we are running the race that God has set for us. Sin will slow us down and even take us off course if we stay in it too long. We must see to it that we keep sin out of our lives so that we can finish our course and finish it with joy. We don’t want to be disqualified and removed from running our race. We must be determined to finish our race. We want to hear, “Well done,” from our coach and Heavenly Father—our God.  

#coach #trackmeet #motivation #dailydevotional #vcccharlotte 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 28th

God’s plan for our lives always has a greater purpose than we are naturally aware of. He is omniscient. According to several dictionary definitions, that means that He is One “having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight, knowing everything”. As a result, He knows the end from the beginning in every situation including in your own personal life.

So, commit your thought-life to God by trusting Him wholeheartedly. We sometimes have a  natural tendency to try to figure out how things will work out, but faith is about trusting God every step of the way through each season of our lives. The more that we stay connected to our Heavenly Father, the better we position ourselves for God to move in our lives and for Him to lead us where He wants us as His ambassadors. Trust that He knows best for your life and that He wants to.

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#dailydevotional #Histhoughts #GodKnowsBest #GodsGotAPlan #sundayfunday

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 27th

How hot is your zeal for God? How hot is your zeal for the work of God? Are you excited about the things of God? Many people have a zeal for their favorite sports team. They have their favorite team’s logo on their car. They might have a flag outside of their home with their team’s logo. People can have a zeal for the company they work for. People have a way of showing their zeal when they want to.

How do people see your zeal for God? Do you talk about God when the opportunity presents itself? Are you in church every time the doors are open? When you are excited about something, it shows in your actions. Paul had a zeal for Judaism for a time. He even tried to destroy Christianity by having Christians arrested and put in prison. After his encounter with Jesus, his zeal changed, and he became an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ. As believers, we are not to be ashamed of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are to let our lights shine, and we are to be the salt of the earth. God needs us to be a light in this dark world.

#zeal #Bible #motivation #vcccharlotte #devotional

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 26th

David had a commitment to God and to His temple. He was so committed that it has been estimated that he donated millions of dollars' worth of gold and silver to be used for the building of the temple. That type of commitment begins with a commitment to God. It would take an individual who had a deep conviction and appreciation for God for he or she to make that type of donation toward the building of the temple. It’s baffling how stingy some Christians can be.  Some argue about tithing and question how much one should give in an offering? The question should be asked, “How committed are you to the house of God”? How committed are you to God? How much do you love God? When you are in love with God and committed to God, there is no limit to what you are willing to give. You understand that when you take care of God’s house, He will take care of yours. Our giving is not a demonstration of obligation, it is simply a demonstration of our appreciation for God and for the church. 

#gratitude #tithesandoffering #devotional #bible #message 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 25th

What are you doing with the Master? There were two sisters in the presence of Jesus, and yet we see to different actions. One sister sat at Jesus’ feet. She hung on to His every word. She could not get enough of the Word of God. On the other hand, her sister was concerned about being hospitable. She was concerned with serving the food. She became aggravated with her sister because she would not help her to cook and to serve their guests. Jesus had to correct her and tell her that Mary had chosen to do the right thing. She was concerned with the Bread of Life. Martha was concerned about natural bread. She allowed herself to be distracted by something that was not that important. Many of us are like Mary, and many of us are like Martha. Some of us have prioritized the Word of God and made it first place in our lives. Others of us have not made the Word of God a priority in our lives. We have focused on everything except the Word. We all must adjust our focus at times. We must examine ourselves and ask ourselves how much priority we are giving the Word? We will know when we have our priorities in order when we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. When that is first, we will never lack for anything in our lives. 

#seekGod #priorities #devotional #focus #vcccharlotte 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 24th

It doesn’t matter what happens to us in life. We all face hardships. We all face challenges in life. When we do, we can know that if we put our faith and trust in God, He will work everything out in agreement with the counsel and design of His will. The devil can never get up early enough to get ahead of God. No matter what obstacles the enemy may throw in your way to hinder your progress. He cannot stop the will of God for you. He cannot prevent you from walking in His will for your life. You belong to God. He has an inheritance for you. He has a purpose for your life. It doesn’t matter how rough the storm may get, stay with God, and know that He will get you where you are supposed to be. 

#trustGod #willofGod #dailydevotional #iamvictory #motivation 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 23rd

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) If Jesus had not come, we would not have access to the Father. If Jesus had not come, we would miss the true end and scope of life, which is God. It is in Him (God) that we live and move and have our being. It is God who made us and not we ourselves. It is God who wakes us up every morning. It is God who has blessed uswith talents and abilities. Jesus came to restore us to our Maker. His coming and our acceptance of Him allows us to fellowship with the Creator of the universe. Jesus came to restore our place as children of God. If He had not come, we would be in a mess. We would be without hope in this world. Thank God for Jesus’willingness to come. Thank God that we are free from sin. 

#freedom #iamvictory #Jesus #whomtheSonsetsfree #trustGod 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 22nd

Peter had a rough night fishing. He did all that he knew to do. He was still dealing with the disappointment of not catching anything when Jesus asked to use his boat. When Jesus finished His sermon, He told Peter to cast his net in the deep. In the natural, this didn’t make much sense because the fish could see the net during the day and would naturally swim away from the net. However, when Peter acted on Jesus’s instructions, they caught so many fish that their boats begin to sink. There are times when God will give us instructions that may not make sense in the natural, however it is always beneficial that we obey God. Obedience always pays. When we are willing and obedient, we will eat the good of the land (Isaiah 1:19). 

#bible #simonpeter #trustGod #dailydevotional #vcccharlotte 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 21st

This woman had an impossible situation in her life. The doctors had tried everything, and yet instead of getting better, her condition got worse. When she heard of Jesus, she knew that He was the answer to her problem. Unfortunately, many believers have not come to that place yet. They are still seeking physicians instead of seeking Jesus, the Healer. It was faith in Jesus and His ability, that set this woman free from this cruel condition. The same thing will free you from your condition as well. Within the Word of God lies the power and ability of God. Psalm 107:20 tells us that, ”He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” The Word healed, and the Word delivered. The Word is doing the same today. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

#sameyesterdaytodayandforever #Jesus #Healer #devotional #iamvictory

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 20th

We have all had an issue with our flesh. If it were not for our flesh, we would not have half of the issues that many of us have experienced. When we get born again, our spirits are made new but unfortunately not our minds or bodies. We must renew our minds to the Word of God, and we must train our bodies. We must discipline our bodies because at times, the flesh does not want to exercise. The flesh may want to overeat or eat the wrong types of foods. The flesh is what causes many to sin.  
 
Paul is telling us that he treats his body roughly because he is training it to do what it is supposed to do, not what it wants to do. As believers, we must allow our spirits to dominate us, because as we do, it causes our bodies to get in line and do what its supposed to do. We must finish our course, and to do that, we must be disciplined spirit, soul, and body. 

#discipline #dailydevotional #ApostlePaul #trustGod 

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 19th

God wants to manifest Himself to us. He wants to be real to us. Many people know of God, but they don’t know God. God wants to reveal Himself to us and He wants to fellowship with us as much as possible. He gave us His commands in His Word so that we can know what is acceptable and what is unacceptable. We can know what is pleasing and displeasing to our God. As we follow His commands and pattern our lives according to His Word, God will begin to manifest Himself to us in a greater way. The Bible tells us that God is a “rewarder to those who diligently seek Him”. As we draw nearer to God, God will draw nearer to us, bringing His power and His ability to turn every negative situation around and to take our lives from glory to glory. 

#Godlovesyou #vcccharlotte #drawnightoGod #glorytoglory  

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL | August 18th

This leper is a lot like many Christians. They aren’t sure what the will of God is. They don’t know if it is God’s will for them to prosper. They don’t know if it is His will to be healed. They question a lot of things about God. Jesus made it clear what the will of God was in reference to the leper’s request. It was God’s will to heal the leper, and it is the will of God for us to be healed. You can go to God in confidence knowing that He can and will heal you.  
 
A minister once said that “Faith begins where the will of God is known”. God gave us the Word of God so that we can know what His will is for His children’s lives. Jesus said in John 15:7, “If ye abide in, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you”. As His words abide in you, then you will know His will, and your desires will line up with His will. When your desires line up with His will, then you know that it is just a matter of time before you receive what you desire from Him. 

#dailydevotional #faith #willofGod #Godlovesyou #vcccharlotte 

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