Blessed & Refreshed

He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 (Amp.) For those who are feeling weary today, be encouraged and know that your time of refreshing is near. He will fill every empty void and satisfy you in every area of your life. There is no situation or circumstance that God cannot revive you from. He will give you new and improved strength to continue to move forward on the path He has set before you. He will lovingly guide and direct you, as He rebuilds and mends all your broken pieces back together again. He will redeem the time and bring restoration to your soul. You have come too far to give up now. God’s not done yet. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. Gal. 6.9 (NRSV) For those who have been pouring out, almost until the point of exhaustion, find strength and peace in God today. For those who have been doing everything you can to stay afloat, but it seems like the tides are about to sweep you away, find comfort in knowing God is holding you by His mighty right hand. It’s challenging to not get weary in difficult times but keep planting. God sees you and is with you right where you are. He’s producing something in you that will come forth in abundance. If you feel like giving up today, I encourage you to continue to wait on God. In His timing He will reveal all things, restore you and you will reap your bountiful harvest. Stay the course. ADaubon

Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord. Psalm 27:14 (Amp.) Too often we induce a lot of undue stress and anxiety upon ourselves when we are impatient. Even in the most difficult and unimaginable times in your life He can repair, restore and recover you. No matter what it looks like, it’s not over until He says it’s over. Courageously, trust Him to work all things for your good. Stay in position to receive all that God has predestined for you. As you submit all your concerns, desires and needs before the Lord, wait with an expectation that He will respond to your prayers. Avoid the pitfalls of despair and believe with unwavering faith that God has not forgotten you. In your waiting season, find peace in the promise that God cares for you. May your heart be encouraged as you maintain your hope in Him. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NIV) Live each day with the moral guidelines of one who is a reflection of God. Extend grace, forgiveness and compassion to yourself and others. Be modest and remember that it is God who gives you your gifts and abilities. Let Him use you for His glory. Today is a great day to do what is good with a sincere heart. Stay the course. ADaubon

“No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that rises against you in judgment you will condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from Me,” says the Lord. Isaiah 54:17 (Amp.) When things are created to inflict harm on you or cause damage to your mental, physical, financial or spiritual stability, trust in God to build a shield around you to ward off the fiery darts of the enemy. You have the greatest defender on your side. When false accusations are spoken against you, they will fall to the ground like a feather. The Lord will cover you. Find comfort in the promises of God that whatever comes your way He can keep you protected and in perfect peace. Don’t fear, don’t fret, God hasn’t failed you yet. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

The Greatest Love You Will Ever Know

But God clearly shows and proves His own love for us, by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (Amp.) If you ever doubted that you were loved, consider the blessing that was bestowed from above. He came for the sinners and the lost. Your guilt and shame died at the cross. He loves you with all your shortcomings and imperfections. Fully embrace His love and affection. Your debt is as empty as His tomb. You are set free by His wounds. ADaubon

And when you pray, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.  So do not be like them [praying as they do]; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Mathew 6:7-8 (Amp.) Have you ever found yourself not wanting to pray, because you don’t know what to say or think you have to sound a certain way? Perhaps you feel that your prayers are not eloquent enough and you have tried to imitate others. Don’t let the enemy play tricks on your mind. God is not concerned about appearances, only what is in your heart. Your prayers don’t have to sound like anyone else. Simply be authentically you in your expression to God. Find comfort in knowing that God knows your heart, before you ever express what’s on your heart. God knows your needs, before you knew you had a need. Bringing it to Him in prayer is a sign of faith that you know where all your needs are met. Be encouraged, know that He is Elohim Shama the God who hears, and He answer when we call. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Eph 2:10 (NIV) If you feel as though your life is meaningless, don’t believe the lies of the enemy. You have been uniquely designed for a reason. All that you’ve gone through has prepared you for your purpose. Follow God’s lead and walk in it. Stay the course. ADaubon

Thankful & Grateful

In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes. 5:18 (Amp.) Begin this week with gratefulness. Let thanksgiving spring from your heart, as you meditate on the goodness of God. Practicing gratitude helps us to maintain a positive attitude about our life and experiences. It helps us to focus on that which brings us joy and contentment. It keeps us from dwelling on the negative and giving energy to those things and people that bring us down. Be thankful at all times, for there is always something to be grateful for. The fact that you are here to give thought to gratitude is reason #1. Praise God for another day, then don’t waste a second of it entertaining negative thoughts, self-pity, worry or complaining. Count your blessings and attract productivity and positivity into your life. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon