Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually. I Chron. 16:11 (NRSVU) Sometimes we seek strength when we are low; but we look for it in all the wrong places. Seek the Lord first in relationship; then receive the benefit of His strength. No one and nothing can give you the help you need other than the Lord. The power that you desire can only be found in the one who created you and knows all your innermost parts. Whatever weight you are carrying, release it in His presence. All that you are missing, find in His presence. Let Him restore and refill you. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 (NLT) There is absolutely nothing that you are going through that God is not able to help you. No matter what you’re dealing with, know that He hears your cries and is attentive to your cares. Even when it looks like you are facing defeat, He will turn it around and give you victory. Find comfort and hope in knowing that God has promised to rescue us in our times of trouble and He keeps His promises. Call out to Him and wait in great expectation for your deliverance. Press Forward! ADaubon

I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 (NLT) There is a lot that you may carry that you need not bear anymore, In His presence are all the answers that you’re looking for. Seek His face for all that you need. When He answers, take heed. God sees you in every intricate part. He is faithful to minister directly to your heart. Cease from seeking insight in the wrong people and places. Be reminded that it is God alone who can fill all your empty spaces. So, if you feel like you are drowning and need a lifeline to survive. He’s faithful to release you from all that is trying to hinder your ability to thrive. We can be free today, when we stop worrying and pray. Let’s grow and go together. ADaubon

I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. Psalm 34:1 (Amp.) No matter what you go through, don’t lose your praise. We must give God praise with all that we have, even when we don’t feel like it. He is worthy on our good days and our bad days. Don’t let your circumstances or challenges cripple your ability to praise God. Worship Him for who He is and all He’s done. Believe in your heart that if He’s done it before He can do it again. When you feel like exalting God is a hard press, press anyway. In the midst of your worship you will receive the peace you seek and the rest you desire. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Protect Your Space

“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” Eph. 4:26-27 (NIV) Most of our anger derives from pain and hurt feelings. Having an inability to forgive or process your emotions in a healthy and safe way can plant seeds of bitterness and anger deep within you. It is better to settle a matter before it takes root and grows a life of its own. It is not easy, but it is worth the effort to release what’s trying to keep a hold on you. When your emotions are hemmed up in a negative place you have now invited the enemy into your space. Guard yourself by denying access through the door of anger. May God keep you as you surrender all things and people unto Him, so you can walk in peace and experience true rest. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Bountiful Harvest

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. Psalm 37:5 (NRSVUE) There is a return on trusting God. When we rely on Him, we receive the manifestation of all that He intended for us. When we walk by faith and not by sight, He rewards our faithfulness unto Him and satisfies the places in our life that are longing to be filled. Give all your cares and concerns to the Lord and commit your heart to trusting in Him. Seeds planted in trust and nurtured by unwavering faith will yield a bountiful harvest. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Keep It Moving

But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:26 (NIV)  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Phil. 3:14 (NIV) It is a good thing to remember how far God has brought you. There is power in your testimony and it keeps you humble and grateful. However, it is impossible to move forward successfully if you keep longing for or harboring on the past, especially your mistakes of yesterday. God has blessings in store for you right now and your future awaits. Stop looking back. Your present deserves your presence. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Let The Spirit Lead

The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord—Isaiah 11:2 (NIV) When seeking God for direction, trust the leading of the Spirit. In your time of decision-making God will give you divine wisdom through discernment. He will not allow you to wander around purposeless, but rather He will lead you down the divine path orchestrated for you. Drown your doubts with faith and follow God’s lead. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon