Grateful

He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. Psalm 111:4 (NIV) Take time and reflect on how God has moved in your life. All your days may not have been the best, but when you look over the full landscape of your life you can see the hand of God. On the good days He was there and on the bad days He kept you and carried you through. No matter what challenges you are facing today let your gratitude for what He has done before build your faith for what He can and will do today and forevermore. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13, Know, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37 When you feel like you’re barely surviving and you think you’re going under, know that God will not let you drown. No matter who has left you, God is still around. When you are weak, He will be strong for you. You are not alone and He will bring you through. Stay the course and press forward. ADaubon

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) Life isn’t perfect; it wasn’t meant to be. I find comfort in knowing that He carries me. There is nothing that we’ll encounter that will catch Him by surprise. No matter what we go through He still has plans for our lives. He won’t let us crumble under the weight of our circumstances. He will give us the strength that we need to press forward and advance. Lay down what you are carrying and rest on Him. He will hold you up and give you strength from deep within. Let’s go and go together. ADaubon

The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. Psalm 138:8 (ESV) You were not haphazardly created. You are a divine design. All that you’ve done and will ever do is by the work of God moving in your life. He molds and shapes us according to His plans and purpose for us. He will not abandon His creation or forsake the works of His hands. Submit and surrender to the molding and making process. Trust that He will complete all that He has started in your life. Know that God loves you and all His plans for you will come to pass. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Be Free from Impatience: Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 (NIV) But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25 (NIV) It is not always easy to wait for what you want in life. Often you can feel frustrated and forgotten. God encourages us to be strong in times of waiting. When you feel weak from waiting and down from what seems like constant delays, trust that God has not forgotten you. Let your heart be encouraged and know that He can redeem the time. He is preparing you and your opportunity simultaneously. Press Forward & Stay the Course! ADaubon

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 (NIV) With God on our side we can face whatever comes our way. Our God gives us a measure of grace and mercy for each day. His faithfulness towards us is steadfast. His protection that surrounds us will forever last. Let’s walk by faith and denounce all fear. Press forward with confidence, because our God is always near. Our help comes from the Lord, who supplies our strength to continue to run this race. Lay down all your cares before Him when you seek His face. He will protect and keep us today, tomorrow and forevermore. Fulfilling His purpose is all we’re living for. So, come what will and come what may; our trust in God should never stray. He has us in the palm of His hand, and yes He has a plan. Nothing can derail what He has ordained for you or me. Let’s all declare to walk in our destiny! Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.1 Cor. 16:13 (NLT) We are to be alert and sober to be on guard. The Lord will guard our heart and our minds, but we need to guard ourselves from the common distractions and pitfalls that try to ensnare or entrap us. We can stand firm in our faith, by placing all our trust and hope in the Lord. When we give all our concerns to God, He keeps us on solid ground. In times of uncertainty be confident that God will keep you and sustain you. He will not let you fall. Have courage and know that God has not given you a spirit of fear. Be strong and walk in the power of God. All of heaven is behind you, the Lord goes before you and His angels encamp around you. God’s got you! Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Prov. 23:18 (NIV) As long as there is breath in your body there is always hope. Each day the Lord gives you is a new opportunity to walk by faith. Maintain an attitude of gratitude with great expectation for all that is to come. You’re still here because God has more in store for you and the best is yet to come. Place all your hope in Him, without wavering in your heart and don’t give up. Hold on, because God is holding on to you. Position yourself for your breakthrough. Press Forward and Stay the Course! ADaubon

Peaceful Rest

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5 (NIV) When looking for peace you must go to the Source. There is no long-term rest apart from God. Position, things, people and vices will give you temporary and momentary joy, but your Shalom comes from the Lord. He will give you peace in the midst of your storm. He will turn your sadness into joy and your weeping into dancing. When you place your hope in the Lord it’s not a matter of will you survive, its a fact that you will thrive. Place all the cares that are trying to overwhelm you at the feet of Jesus and enter into His true, irrevocable, life-changing, mood-altering, sustaining, peaceful rest. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon