For the love of money [that is, the greedy desire for it and the willingness to gain it unethically] is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves [through and through] with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:10 (Amp.) Walk with integrity. Live by Godly principles. Never compromise your values for selfish gains. When tempted to obtain increase through unethical or dishonest ways, resist, pray and walk away. Trust God to meet your needs. You can accomplish more by keeping in step with God and trusting Him for your increase. Don’t let your desire for material gain overshadow what is really important in life. Seek Him first and rely on Him and Him alone to fill your cup and your resources. ADaubon

[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living! Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14 (Amp.) Our hope in God sustains us in difficult times. Believe that He will do just what He said. Speak to discouragement and tell it to take a long walk, as you continue to trust God. Remain steadfast in the Lord through every storm, winds and waves. Courageously and confidently wait on the Lord. He is faithful and worth the wait. Hang in there and never give up. Don’t lay down your hope. Raise your banner of faith higher. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack. Psalm 23:1 (Amp) God we thank you for all that you’ve done for us. Thank you for who you are in our life. We appreciate you for never leaving us alone. We are grateful to you for how you have kept us all the days of our life. As we reflect over our life, we stand in a posture of gratitude to you. We would have nothing and wouldn’t be here if it were not for you. Your goodness and mercy have kept us all the days of our life. We trust that You will take care of us for the rest of our days, just as you have before. There is nothing that we will ever need that you can’t provide. Thank you for directing us into places and space we never thought we would tread. Thank you for protecting us from dangers known and those unimaginable. Thank you for making ways out of no way and constantly providing for us. Thank you for your peace, joy, and restoration. Thank you for knowing that we have a need before we even discover the need. Most importantly, thank you for being the Source of all that we will ever need. We long for you above everything we desire. Give us more of You, and everything else will come into alignment with your will. In Jesus name, amen. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand, But the hand of the diligent makes him rich. Prov. 10:4 (Amp.) The appetite of the lazy craves and gets nothing, while the appetite of the diligent is richly supplied. Prov. 13:4 (NRSVUE) God we speak energy and clarity over our lives. We pray that you revive us and meet us at the place where we laid down our hopes and dreams. Tear up every root of discouragement and negative seeds that was planted in our lives in an attempt to derail us. Breathe purpose back into our lives. Revive and restore us to be effective workers for the kingdom. Align our will with your will. Give us new visions and dreams that are far beyond our imagination. Then give us the inner drive to press forward regardless of obstacles or disappointments. Keep us on track and help us to walk by faith no matter what comes our way. We come against the spirit of sluggardliness, laziness, lack of motivation, low energy and every oppressive sprit that tries to weigh us down and keep us distracted and disconnected. We speak to our bodies and our minds and declare that we will walk in all that you have created us to do. Give us discipline to be good stewards over our gifts, time and talents. We will not waste any more time simply dreaming or wallowing in despair, but we will put our faith in action and step out into the deep. We will faithfully and courageously follow you wherever you lead us. Help us to remain steadfast on the journey and wholeheartedly committed when we arrive to where you’re calling us to. In Jesus name, amen. Be Renewed! ADaubon

Answered Prayers

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Psalm 17:6 (NIV) God we call on you, because you are the only help that we know. All that we need is found in you and you alone. By faith we submit our petitions, trusting that you are faithful to answer every request. We stand firm on your promises and wait patiently for you to deliver us from our current condition. There is nothing that is too hard for you. All that we go through is no match for you and nothing is beyond your reach. Every circumstance, negative report, unfavorable news, condition or any life event is not beyond your ability. You answer all our prayers according to your will. You know what’s best for us and those that concern us. You know what’s on our hearts before we utter our words. Offering prayers unto you is confirmation of our faith in you. Thank you for discerning our hearts and hearing our prayers. Thank you for confirming to us that you care. We will rest in you as we lay all our burdens down before you. We will not pick them back up, because you are working it out for our good. Help us to walk in the confidence of knowing all our prayers are answered, today and forevermore. In Jesus name, amen. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Eph. 4:29 (NIV) God, guard our hearts and our minds, so what comes out of our mouth makes an impact for the better. Help us to not cause division, but rather do all that’s necessary to bring people together. Let the words that come out of our mouths build bridges not walls. Let what we speak go forth with the intentions to benefit us all. If our words have the potential to hurt others, stop us in our tracks. Help us to represent you in what we say and how we act. Teach us self-control to be mindful of all that we do and say. Holy Spirit have your way. At the end of the day we want You to get the glory. Let your love and guidance be the ink that writes our daily story. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

“Blessed [with spiritual security] is the man who believes and trusts in and relies on the Lord and whose hope and confident expectation is the Lord.” Jer. 17:7 (Amp.) Even when the way doesn’t seem clear and you don’t understand, stand firm in your faith. Remember, God is worth the wait. When the ground beneath you seems to be shaking, hold firmly to His hand. No matter the storms that come your way it will not alter God’s plans. Trust in the promises of God and not the false promises and offers from man. He’s watching over you and is with you every step of the way. He sees your tears and hears you when you pray. His actions are always on time, even when you think there is a delay. Be anchored in Him and don’t let what you’re going through cause you to sway. Believe even when you cannot see it. Hang in there, especially when you’re tempted to quit. Posture yourself for all that is ahead. Get in position and have faith that He will do just what He said. Press Forward! ADaubon

For we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises] 2 Cor. 5:7 (Amp.) By faith we walk this walk. It’s real, not just talk. Our reactions reflect our faith in action. No matter what is going on, we know that God still sits on the throne. Our faith is anchored in Him and we are never alone. Life will not toss us to and fro, because we are spirit-led. Walking in confidence and holding onto what He said. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Take Refuge In God

Give us help against the adversary, for deliverance by man is in vain [a worthless hope]. Psalm 108:12 (Amp.) God forgive us for every time we sought refuge in all the wrong places. We’ve quickly learned and now understand, you are our source. All that we need is found in you. You don’t give idle promises. You are faithful to complete all that you’ve started in our life. You handle every attack from the adversary that tries to block our blessings. You will deliver us from every scheme that is planned against us. You will redirect us, so we do not a walk into the snares and traps that have been set in our path to overtake or hinder us. We declare today that we place all our trust in you and you alone. We declare victory in every battle. In Jesus name, amen. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon