While we have many personal concerns that we must contend with, let us never neglect the needs of others. We shouldn’t be too consumed with our needs, that we fail to see the hardship of someone else. Be selfless and consider the needs of those in your life, community and all those who cross your path. Let your encounters with others be an opportunity to show the love of Christ. Lend a hand with an open heart. I challenge you today to actively seek an opportunity to be a blessing to someone else, and keep it going for the rest of your days. Let us have a spirit of community and generosity, especially in these trying times. As you desire to be blessed, remember to be a blessing. ADaubon
God in the midst of heightened emotions and feelings of uneasiness, we welcome your spirit of peace. Let your spirit rest, rule and abide deep within us. We give you all the concerns of our hearts and every thought that weighs heavy on our minds. We denounce the spirit of heaviness, anxiety, worry or anguish and invite calmness, serenity and joy into our atmosphere. Let us find peace in your presence and relief in the shelter of your arms. Regulate our emotions, as we partake in your comfort and embrace your rest. Thank you for keeping us in the palm of your hands at all times. Thank you for making us whole and complete. In Jesus name, Amen. ADaubon
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. John 15:4 (NLT) In life, you will form many types of relationships, some for a season and others for a lifetime. Your bond with God is the most important connection you will ever have. The time is now to deepen your personal relationship with God. Increase your quality time with Him, void of distractions. Seek Him through prayer, reading His word and soaking in His presence. Mediate on the scriptures, let them take root in your heart and guide your path. Maintain a posture of gratitude through praise and worship. Plant seeds of faith that nurture your spirit and reap the greatest return of your life. Don’t stray, stay connected. ADaubon
Start children off on the way they should go and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) For all those who tirelessly work with children or any capacity of education, stay encouraged and continue to use your gift to shape the world. ADaubon
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Rev. 22:13 (NIV) We serve the one and only true and living God. He is almighty and all powerful. Let us rest in His sovereignty. We may not know why things occur the way they do or understand the condition of the world, but we can trust that He is all knowing and all powerful. We must continue to maintain our belief in Him, not only when life is at its best, but also in the most challenging times. In the midst of all the uncertainties of life, God is steadfast. He loves us and works on our behalf. He will use our trials to make us stronger. Let your faith start and end with Him, He will bring you through anything. He will heal your broken heart, your grieved spirit, your ailing body and supply all your needs, according to His riches and glory. When you rise, acknowledge Him. When you go to rest, give Him praise. All that you are and will ever be, starts and begins with Him. Look to Him for discernment and clarity. Let Him guide and direct you. Surrender your all to Him and receive all that He has for you. Acknowledge Him as the author and finisher of your faith. He is Alpha and Omega. ADaubon
Self-reflection is often necessary throughout life. An authentic assessment of who we are should be measured by who God desires us to be. Our words and actions are often a reflection of the condition of our hearts. When you are consumed with anger, you cause pain. When your heart is full of unresolved hurt and disappointments, you can become pessimistic. What we project into the world is a mirror image of the state of our heart. It is time to do a heart check. Ask God to search your heart and remove anything that does not resemble Him. Don’t live any longer with unforgiveness, anger, resentment, pride, envy, and disobedience. Truly desire to depict His likeness, for we are made in His image. It doesn’t matter how far you have strayed or what you’ve done in your life, it is never too late. We are in relationship with a forgiving God, who desires for us to be whole and free from anything that may burden our hearts and minds. Be inspired by God and let Him mold you, then fill you. Surrender your heart to Him and be renewed. ADaubon
But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. Isaiah 53:5 (NLT) Let us walk in our healing today. God can heal your body, heart and mind. Let Him heal you from fear, worry, anxiety, grief, depression and despair. Let Him heal you from unforgiveness, feelings of regret, the spirit of condemnation and self-doubt. Let Him heal you from past hurts and present disappointments. He can heal you from your bed of affliction and every form of addiction. If you’re in need of healing today, know that God is a healer and miracles do happen. In spite of what you hear, there are still testimonies of healing going through the land, right now. Don’t stop believing in God’s healing power, it is your inheritance. Keep the faith and be made whole. ADaubon
“I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God.” 1 Cor. 2:5 (NLT) In this text, Paul explains his method of teaching was not to impress, but rather to have the power of God displayed in the message. Man’s eloquent words and crafty forms of communication is lacking the most beneficial component, if it is not inspired by God. In this season, we must rely on God and His power, not people. Be encouraged to seek God’s face, not man’s wisdom. Put your hope and trust in God. Let Him be the source of your information and understanding. God is omniscient, He is all-knowing. Let us seek Him together and rest in His authority. Let His power fall down on us and bring strength and guidance. Stay in tuned to the right source and be encouraged. ADaubon
No matter what is going on in your life and in the world, remember you were born with a purpose. Don’t let anything extinguish the fire that burns deep within you, to do the very thing you were created for. Don’t let fear, negative words, rejection, discouragement, disappointment or disapproval of others, cause you to walk away from your gifting and delay you from fulfilling your purpose. In this season, don’t let anything make you sit on what you were designed to do. As long as you have life, strive to live operating in your assignment and call. The gift deposited in you, is a gift to the world at large. Make your mark and keep the fire burning. ADaubon
