When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 (NLT) There is peace in knowing that God will bring us through all that we go through. There is absolutely nothing that He cannot do. When it feels like we’re drowning, He safely brings us back to shore. Everything we thought we lost He faithfully restores. When it gets too hot to handle, He surrounds us with His protection. Praise God for the insulation of His love and affection. Hard times won’t overtake us, because in Him we overcome them all. While trials and circumstances try to beat us down, He will help us to stand tall. When difficult times arise have faith that He will not let us sink into despair. With confidence we can navigate the vicissitudes of life knowing that we are in His loving care. He will not allow us to be overtaken or drown into the depths of weariness. We will survive to tell the testimony of His goodness. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Col 2-6-7 (NRSVU) As believers we are called to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Be anchored in God and don’t entertain anything that lures you away from your faith. Stand on solid ground and do not be moved from that which you have been taught, no matter how enticing it may be. Remember the sound doctrine that led you to the one and only true and living God and continue to grow in the knowledge of Him. Seek Him for wisdom, discernment and understanding, then be a light in the world. Let your roots be deeply and securely planted in God. Allow Him to build you up as He matures and develops you to go forth and live the life that He has designed and created for you. A life full of power, provision and potential. Walk the walk and be a witness of His grace. With gratitude and thanksgiving live out your faith on purpose. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Go & Grow

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. John 15:15 (NIV) Lord help us to walk in all that you’ve appointed us to. Help us to surrender to what you want us to do. You have selected each of us to sow seeds in the earth in every nation. Stretch us beyond our wildest imaginations. Help us to not shrink back when you are calling us to move ahead. Teach us how to trust you and be Spirit-led. Help us to not waste time and energy on things that are not part of your purpose or plans. Use us as instruments guided by your loving hands. Let the seeds that we sow fall on fertile ground that will bring forth fruit at the appointed hour. We believe you to bring the increase by your mighty power. Use us for your glory as we allow your anointing to flow. We humbly submit to your call to go and grow. ADaubon

The Battle Is Already Won

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Cor. 10:4 (NIV) There is no protection like the coverage God provides. There is no power like the one given from the Lord. When your enemies come up against you never respond in your flesh. Tap into the power within that the Lord has given you. Walk in your God given authority to demolish the works of the enemy and every opposing spirit that tries to overtake you or prohibit you from being effective. Your weapons are not of this world. God is on your side, so there is no need to run and hide. God goes before you and His angels surrounds you. All of heaven backs you and the Lord paves the way in front of you, while guarding you on every side. Let your faith be magnified and fear be minimized. Stay prayed up and go forth with holy boldness. The battle is already won. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.1 Peter 4:10 (NLT) All that God has put inside of you was for a purpose. Your gifts were uniquely designed and crafted for you and are in alignment with what you are called to do. It is greater than you and meant to move beyond the borders of what only concerns you. We are called to use our gifts for the betterment of others. The enemy tries to keep us from identifying and walking in our gifts. Seek God to reveal all the gifts that He has deposited in you. Then ask Him to help you to be a good steward over that which He has placed inside of you. It is my prayer that we will all walk boldly in what God has called us to do, while actively seeking to serve others along the way. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6 (NIV) This is a day that we have never seen before and will never see again. Thank you, God, for another day of life, health and strength. We worship you for continuing to extend your grace and mercy to us that is new every morning. In spite of all that we’ve been through and are going through, you are still worthy to be praised. At all times and in every season, you are worthy to be praised. We bless your name God with all that is within us and thank you for another day of life. We cast aside anything that tries to hinder us from worshiping you and giving you praise. We denounce every attack on our mind and emotions that tries to make us believe that our problems and circumstances should hinder our praise. We worship you for who you are. On our good days we will worship you and on our bad days we will exalt your holy name. In the midst of worship, we encounter and bask in your presence, peace and power. With outstretched arms we worship you and with the breath that you have given us we give you praise. Receive our praise and worship unto you as we receive your rest. In the name above every other name, amen. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word, I put my hope. Psalm 130:5 (NIV) There will be times in life when we feel like we are at our lowest. It is in these moments that we have to surrender all our cares to the only one who can move on our behalf. The Lord sees your pain and knows all that you’re going through. He will never leave you nor abandon you. He is our help when we feel helpless. He is our strength when we are weak. He is the light in the midst of our darkness. He is our rock when we feel like we are on shaky ground. He is our comfort when we are overwhelmed with pain and despair. God is all that we need. With everything in you wait, with unwavering faith, for the Lord. With all your heart, wait. When you feel like you want to give up, wait. When it seems like it is never going to change, wait. He is always worth the wait. Place all your hope in Him and hang on to the word that He has spoken to you and over your life. Even when you don’t see it, He’s still working on your behalf. Believe it and wait patiently for Him. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Trust Without Delay

 “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9::23-24 (NLT) What seems impossible with man is possible with God. Don’t shrink back from challenging times in life and do not fear the unknown. Don’t let trepidation keep you in your comfort zone. Push beyond your perceived limitations and boundaries and allow yourself to grow. There is so much that God has in-store for you, but you can’t be afraid to go. Have faith even when your problems mound. Trust God to turn your situation around. In this text, a man questions if God can help His son. The Lord confirms He is the faithful one. The same goes for us in our life today. Believe with certainty in God without delay and watch Him make a way. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. I Cor. 16:13-14 (NIV) We have to guard our heart and mind, so that we will truly be in-tune to the path of God for our life. Be spiritually alert and sober-minded, so you can accurately discern all that God is saying to you as He moves through you. Stand firm in your faith and do not waiver, not even in the face of adversity. Let your feet be planted on solid ground, so you are not tossed to and fro by the winds of life or the fancy of those who try to divert your attention from your purpose or call. Find courage and know that all of heaven is behind you and the Lord goes before you. Be strong and remember God has prepared victory for you. Embrace the love of God and trust His sovereign plans for your life. Let love be your guide and foundation. All that we do should be done in love. Christ is our example of self-sacrificing and unconditional love. It is in you, just release it into the world. Go forth in love and let God clear your path. Let’s go and grow together. ADaubon