The God In Her

God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Psalm 46:5 (NIV) May this day be full of love and joy! ADaubon

The Lord will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace. Psalm 29:11 (Amp.) If you feel weak and weary today, may the strength of God rise up within you. If you are distressed, may God calm the raging seas that try to surround you. I speak peace and power over your life today. Receive God’s rest as He restores and renew you. Be encouraged today to continue to press on, knowing that you are not alone. God is with you and will help you along the way. Give Him all your concerns and watch Him show up for you in ways you never imagined. Stay the course. ADaubon

Footnotes

Live & Love

My fellow believers do not practice your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of partiality [toward people—show no favoritism, no prejudice, no snobbery]. James 2:2 (Amp.) One of the greatest challenges of our nation is to treat others with impartiality. If we are truly sincere about living and loving like our Savior, we must not treat others differently based on superficial or outward appearances. This week let us challenge ourselves to be fully aware of our own implicate biases, then make the necessary steps to retrain our minds and hearts to treat all individuals fairly. In spite of our differences, consider those things that bring us all closer together, rather than tear us apart. Don’t reinforce convictions, conversations and beliefs that contradict the spirit of unity and peace. Allow ourselves to be vessels of Christ’s love to everyone who cross our path. As we continue to embrace the love of God, let us extend the love of God. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19 (NRSV) In life you will have those who come against you. Their reasons are irrelevant. The only thing that matters is that you do not let them change your character. Don’t waste time figuring out a way to get back at them. Don’t fixate on their schemes. Center your heart and focus on the one who is able to save you from the snares of your foes. Pray for your enemies and leave them in the hands of God. He is Migdal Oz-The Lord God Our Strong Tower. He will keep us safe from all our enemies. Don’t fret and don’t get discouraged. Don’t allow their antics to distract you. Keep loving and living and let God take care of your adversaries. Stay the course! ADaubon

But surely, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. Psalm 54:4 (NRSV) No matter what you are going through firmly believe, without wavering, that God will sustain you. When you are being persecuted and attacked, know that God will vindicate you. When you are overwhelmed by emotions and despair is trying to overtake you, turn to the Lord and receive His rest from all the pain that seeks to consume your heart. With God’s help you can persevere and survive any situation that comes your way. He will keep you and give you strength to continue to press on. Be encouraged this week to walk in the promise of God, that He will uphold your life and will take care of everything that concerns you. You are not alone; God is with you. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control], But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see]. Prov 14:29 (Amp.) Managing your emotions in difficult situations is an indication of self-control. Being self-aware and identifying your triggers is equally important. Then make a conscious effort to think before reacting, bridle your tongue, consider the best and most appropriate approach to a situation and pursue peace at all cost. Either you control your anger, or your anger will control you. Pray for inner healing and deliverance from all the pain that fuels your anger, then embrace healing and a healthier pattern of responses to life events. Let’s go and grow together. ADabuon

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