Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Psalm 54:4 (NIV) As we begin this week, meditate on the goodness of God in your life. Celebrate Him for the many times He has helped you and believe that He is able to continue to be there for you. There is no problem too big or situation beyond His reach. Rest in the assurance that whatever you face, no matter how bleak it may appear to you, God is your primary resource and source of all that you may need or desire. Take a moment today, look over your life and recall the goodness of God. With appreciation for where He’s brought you from, continue to press forward knowing that God is in you and with you. There is absolutely nothing too hard for Him. Whatever you need today, rest your cares in Him and receive your help. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

O Lord my God, I cried to You for help, and You have healed me. Psalm 30:3 (Amp.) There is comfort in knowing when we cry out to God, He hears us. He knows all that we are going through already, but when we surrender it to Him it’s an acknowledgment that He’s able to change our situation. Crying out to God is a sign of faith and an affirming act that we believe He is able to do anything but fail. Whatever you need today, I encourage you to cry out to God for help. He will meet you right where you are and answer your prayers. He will be your healer, deliverer, sustainer, burden bearer, comforter and more. Seek HIs face and don’t doubt HIs capability to move on your behalf. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Be Uplifted!

Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become restless and disturbed within me? Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. Psalm 42:5 (Amp.) When you are feeling inner turmoil and uneasy within, don’t sink into a state of despondency. Exercising your faith is the antidote to despair. Press your way into the presence of God by prayer, worship and meditating on His word. Soak in Him and absorb His comfort, love and compassion. In the presence of God is where we find our strength to continue on our journey with peace and power. Fix your eyes on Him and HIs promises. Place all your trust and hope in Him and wait with assured confidence that He will answer your prayers. Don’t hold back your praise until you’re on the other side of your situation, worship Him while you wait. Praise Him because you are not forgotten, and you are never alone. Be uplifted and be encouraged. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Complete & Established

 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be]. 1 Peter 5:10 (Amp.) Often trials and tribulations can make you feel depleted. Maintain your hope in God. There is an end date on your difficult times and all that was held back will be released. Your present circumstances are not an immovable roadblock, but rather a mountain that will be moved. You will receive all that God has ordained for you. No matter how far you may feel knocked down, you will be restored and firmly established. What God has for you is for you and your blessings are too big for the box that tries to restrain you. In Him you are complete and whole. You are and will be all that God has called you to be. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Waiting Mode

We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.) Rom. 8:24-25 (NLT) Many of us are most comfortable when moving in areas of great certainty. However, there will be times in our life when we are in waiting mode. In these moments it is imperative to maintain our hope with confidence. Don’t become restless even when tempted to worry or become anxious. Trust God and believe that His plans for you will unfold in His time. While you are waiting see what He is trying to show you right where you are on the way to where He is taking you. Embrace how He is molding and developing you in preparation for all that He has for you. Just because you don’t see movement, it does not mean God is not working. Trust the process and keep the faith. Whatever you do, don’t give up or become discouraged. Your time is coming. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Live Thankfully

Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; 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. 5:16-18 (Amp.) I will lift up my concerns to you in prayer. I surrender it all to you, because I know you care. I lay it all down at your feet. For with you I can walk through the fire and not feel the heat. In every season you have promised to keep me. Your provision and protection cover me far beyond what my eyes can see. Wherever I am right now is no accident. I trust in you and will be content. With gratitude I will approach life every day. I have faith in you to continue to lead the way. I will give thanks in every situation and in you I will wait. I am grateful for life and for this I celebrate. I will not waiver no matter what I go through. With a thankful heart I will remain steadfast in you. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Give thanks to the God of heaven. For His lovingkindness (graciousness, mercy, compassion) endures forever. Psalm 136:26 (Amp.) God, we thank you for your kindness and abundant grace. For answering every prayer when we humble ourselves and seek your face. Your loving touch can never be matched or replaced. The remembrance of your blessings can never be erased. You attend to all our needs with such compassion and affection. Your unconditional love heals all prior rejection. We embrace your lovingkindness as it rains from above. Thank you for your consistent love. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (Amp.) In interactions with others, you are only responsible for your responses and attitude. When provoked to respond in a way that does not promote peace, choose the higher road. When tempted to react to those who are clearly trying to bait you into an unpleasant exchange don’t fall into the trap. Protect your serenity and pursue peace. Don’t let anyone or anything cause you to be moved in a direction that does not uphold or foster your equanimity. Be leveled-headed and maintain your composure. Be intentional about acquiring peace within and with others. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken. Psalm 33:11 (NLT) There is comfort in knowing that God has plans for you. Keep pressing forward and do all that He has called you to do. Stay the course and don’t get discouraged or overwhelmed with frustration. Trust God and remain patient. Move with a sense of hope and expectation. Flow with assurance and walk in revelation. His plan for you will stand firm like a strong tower. It will unfold by His hand and be protected by His power. The path that God has for you is sturdy, so you can safely follow HIs lead. Say yes, rise with confidence and proceed. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon