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DAILY DEVOTIONAL TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER YOU EACH DAY OF YOUR LIFE.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER YOU EACH DAY OF YOUR LIFE.
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P E A C E P R E C I O U S O N E<br />
S E P T E M B E R D E V O T I O N A L<br />
GOD is our Refuge and<br />
Strength
Dear PreciousOne,<br />
Do you ever nd that you have so much on your to do list that you<br />
don t even know what to do next? The question is, is all of that<br />
really necessary? Scripture says there is only one thing needed in<br />
life and that is to sit at the feet of Jesus. When we sit in His<br />
presence, we get to know Him. We hear His voice and He shows us<br />
the way that we should go. When we don t take time for Him, that s<br />
when we feel the cares and worries of the world.<br />
My dear friend, you will not lose out when you take time to sit<br />
down and listen to Gods Word. Even your health and well-being<br />
will be blessed. (Proverbs 4:22) So take time today to meditate on<br />
His Word. It will make your way prosperous (Joshua 1:8 9), and<br />
give you divine health and good success! Someone said; The<br />
gospel brings man to God; devotions keep him close to God.<br />
May you accomplish great things for Gods glory and honor in the<br />
month of <strong>SEPTEMBER</strong> and the rest of the months in 2017. You will<br />
shine brighter for Christ. You will be strong and be immovable<br />
and bold in the midst of any adversity the devil brings.<br />
I encourage you to dive into this months issue of THE DAILY<br />
ENCOURAGER DEVOTIONAL. Feed your spirit on the spiritual<br />
truths and insight each day as you read and meditate on Gods<br />
WORD. Don t miss a single page! And be sure to share the<br />
Devotional with your friends and family. It is my prayer that you<br />
will reach your fullest potential in Christ as you seek Him daily.<br />
Peace PreciousOne
ay you accomplish<br />
Mgreat things for<br />
God’s glory and<br />
h o n o r i n t h e m o n t h o f<br />
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong> and the rest of<br />
2017. You will shine brighter for<br />
Christ. You will be strong and be<br />
immovable and bold in the midst<br />
of any adversity the devil brings.<br />
In Jesus Mighty Name. Amen!!
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 1<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the<br />
LORD, my soul, and forget not all His benefits, who forgives all your sins and heals all<br />
your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and<br />
compassion”<br />
Psalm 103:1-4<br />
THE REWARDS OF PRAISE!<br />
Anytime I m feeling down, turning my heart to praise God has been one<br />
of the most upli ing things I can do. When I am able to turn my<br />
thoughts from my problems to the high praises of the God I love, it<br />
seems I am able to get get things into perspective .<br />
When you praise and worship the Lord, you will experience victory in<br />
your battles. God inhabits the praises of His people. When you praise<br />
and worship Him, His presence will descend and be with you, and ll<br />
every situation that you are facing; then you will experience victory.<br />
When you praise and worship the Lord in times of battle, the Lord will<br />
cause confusion in the camp of the enemy and make them destroy<br />
themselves. The Lord will grant us a glorious victory.<br />
When you praise and worship the Lord, you will experience a<br />
breakthrough in your live and the hindrances to your blessings will be<br />
removed.<br />
No matter what you may be facing today, forget not His bene ts! God<br />
wants to satisfy you with good things. If you need healing today, healing<br />
is a bene t. If you ve made mistakes in your life, forgiveness is a bene t.<br />
If you feel tired and overwhelmed, strength is a bene t. As you turn<br />
your thoughts toward the Father today, He will ll you with His peace<br />
and strengthen you to live as an overcomer in every area of your life<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Dear Lord, thank You for<br />
Yo u r b l e s s i n g s a n d<br />
bene<br />
ts in my life. I<br />
choose to focus on Your<br />
goodness and believe You<br />
have so much more in<br />
store for me. I honor You<br />
today in all that I do in<br />
Jesus name. Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 2<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good<br />
thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”<br />
Psalm 84:11<br />
THE FAVOUR OF GOD IS YOURS!<br />
Favour is a part of your inheritance! You don t have to beg God for it; as a<br />
believer in Jesus, you are in covenant with Him. That means that<br />
everything He has is yours!<br />
The way you tap into that favor, or activate it, is by thanking Him for it.<br />
Say, Father, thank You for Your favour today. Thank You that Your<br />
favour is causing me to be at the right place at the right time. Thank You<br />
that Your favor is causing people to want to be good to me. See, you<br />
don t have to pray about something that you already have, just receive it<br />
by thanking Him.<br />
Is there someone or something else you ve been relying on for<br />
protection or direction? Why don t you let go of whatever you ve been<br />
leaning on and choose to lean of God. Open your heart and trust that He<br />
has great things for your future. Receive His favor, blessing and<br />
protection today because He is your sun and shield!<br />
Believing in God and trusting Him is easy when everything is going<br />
well, but to truly declare God's goodness even when trials and confusion<br />
surround you is really trusting God. He wants you to grow, mature, and<br />
learn from so many different situations.<br />
Today, activate His promises by faith. Praise and thank Him for His<br />
goodness and for blessing your life. Receive His Word as truth and hold<br />
it in your heart because He has already given His favour and blessing to<br />
you!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Heavenly Father, thank<br />
You for loving me and<br />
choosing to pour out Your<br />
favor and blessing on me<br />
today. Thank You for<br />
g i v i n g m e a n e w<br />
beginning and making me<br />
blameless in Your eyes.<br />
Search my heart today and<br />
s h o w m e i f t h e r e i s<br />
anything that would keep<br />
me from You today. In<br />
Jesus Name. Amen.<br />
5
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 3<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“And if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all his<br />
commandments that I command you today, the LORD your God will set you high above<br />
all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake<br />
you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God.”<br />
Deuteronomy 28: 1-2<br />
YOUR MIRACLE IS COMING!<br />
I know many of us have prayed for things and now we are waiting for the<br />
answer. You ve been praying for that son or daughter, that loved one to<br />
come in. Have you been going to God for a miracle? Have you been<br />
tithing, wondering when God was going to open up the window in<br />
heaven that he talks about in Malachi and begin to POUR out the<br />
blessings that you can not contain? I ve got a word for you today. IT S<br />
COMING!<br />
Shout to God with a voice of triumph right now, it s coming.<br />
I came to encourage you, edify you and build you up today!. This word is<br />
for you. It s from God and He wants to bless you with it right now. Get<br />
excited about it NOW! You can t hear me. I m talking to the one who is<br />
reading this Daily Encourager Devotional right now.<br />
It doesn t matter how long you ve prayed for it, cried over, and fasted<br />
about it and spoken to God about it. The Lord says to you, it s coming.<br />
Delay is not denial. Gods way is not your way. His time isn t your time.<br />
His thoughts are above our thoughts. Don t try to gure it out. Just<br />
believe it. It s coming. Shout it out. It s coming!<br />
Your Miracle is on the way. It s Coming!<br />
In Mark 5:21-24, Jesus had to stop along the way to raise Jairus' daughter<br />
from the dead and a sick woman. Your miracle is in route. Your<br />
Blessings are on the way. It s Coming!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, today I bless and<br />
li You up because You are<br />
worthy. I dedicate myself<br />
to You afresh and anew.<br />
Keep me close to You and<br />
h e l p m e s e e Y o u r<br />
goodness as I obey Your<br />
Word and honor You in all<br />
that I do. I open my heart<br />
and mind to You right<br />
now. Fill me with Your<br />
goodness and overtake<br />
me with Your blessings. I<br />
invite You to use me to be a<br />
blessing to others in Jesus<br />
name. Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 4<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you<br />
apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations”<br />
Jeremiah 1:5<br />
YOU ARE NOT AN ACCIDENT!<br />
You are not an accident. Your birth was no mistake or mishap, and<br />
your life is no uke of nature. Your parents may not have planned you,<br />
but God did. He was not at all surprised by your birth. In fact, he<br />
expected it.<br />
God told Jeremiah He knew him before I formed you in your mother's<br />
womb. Notice that God selected him and had an assignment for him<br />
before he ever got there. God was saying in effect, Jeremiah, you didn't<br />
just start when your mother gave birth to you. Before you were in her<br />
womb, you were with Me. In other words, my past didn't start with my<br />
family; it started with my God. And I didn't come from my mother. Of<br />
course I love and respect my mother, but I didn't come from her; I came<br />
through her. I came from Almighty God. He gave me life. He gave me<br />
breath.<br />
God has chosen you and appointed you to do great things in this life. He<br />
has set you apart for a unique purpose. You can have con dence today,<br />
knowing whose you are and that you're destined for great things. In<br />
Gods eyes, there is no such thing as being illegitimate.<br />
Remember, He knew you before you were ever born! Find con dence in<br />
His love knowing that you are a person of destiny, and you are part of<br />
His mighty plan!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, thank You for<br />
choosing me before I was<br />
ever born. Thank You for<br />
k n o w i n g m e a n d<br />
revealing Yourself to me. I<br />
trust that You are working<br />
in my life today, even<br />
when I can't see it. I stand<br />
in faith knowing that You<br />
have a mighty plan for me<br />
in Jesus' name. Amen.<br />
7
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 5<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”<br />
Proverbs 4:23<br />
TAKE EXCELLENT CARE OF YOUR HEART!<br />
Be careful what you allow into your heart and mind. Your heart's<br />
condition depends on the things you allow into your heart. These things<br />
form your thoughts and attitudes, and ultimately, shape the deepest<br />
part of your being. No matter what your circumstances are, if your<br />
heart is right, you're going to be okay. But if wrong things in our hearts<br />
go unattended, they will become deeply rooted and harder to deal with.<br />
The quicker you can detect a wrong heart condition and get it<br />
straightened out, the better off you are.<br />
I'm convinced the enemy is constantly trying to poison our hearts. He is<br />
constantly trying to give us a little bitterness, a little resentment, a little<br />
jealousy, a little pride. But don't take this bait. If your heart is not pure,<br />
it's going to affect everything about you.<br />
You're in charge of guarding your own heart. Realize that it's pretty<br />
much a full-time job because we don't know on any given day what's<br />
going to come up. You don't know what somebody may say to you that<br />
may hurt you, disappoint you or let you down. Then suddenly, there's a<br />
wound in there that needs to be dealt with. Since you just don't know,<br />
you have to constantly be working with the Holy Spirit to keep your<br />
heart right.<br />
When you guard your heart, God will guard everything else for you!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father God, thank You for<br />
Your Word which is truth<br />
that sets me free. Help me<br />
to guard my words and<br />
sow good seed into my<br />
future. I repent today for<br />
a ny wo rds t h a t h ave<br />
brought destruction into<br />
my life or the lives of those<br />
around me. I choose to<br />
hide Your Word in my<br />
hear t. I ask that You<br />
uproot every negative<br />
seed. Keep me close to You<br />
and<br />
help me to always<br />
choose words of life in<br />
Jesus name! Amen.<br />
8
THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 6<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from<br />
here.”<br />
Exodus 33:15<br />
THE POWER OF HIS PRESENCE!<br />
You ever notice that anytime you read the gospels about the life of Jesus<br />
that wherever He went good things always happened in the end?<br />
Someone would be healed, protected, forgiven, or enlightened. There<br />
was something about the presence of Jesus that made all the difference.<br />
Isn t the same true for us today? Didn t He promise to be with us always?<br />
If we could really believe in the presence of Jesus in our lives today our<br />
stories; the chapters of our lives would always have happy endings. You<br />
ever notice that His power never ran out? Ours does. We get tired,<br />
confused, discouraged, overwhelmed. Because we are drawing from<br />
our own source of strength, we run out. If we could learn to rely on His<br />
presence than we could have all the power we need.<br />
Developing an intimate relationship with God takes time and effort. It<br />
doesn t happen overnight. The only thing that can set you apart from<br />
others is God's being with you, leading you, guiding you, working His<br />
will in and through you.<br />
When God's Spirit is present with us, you can be strong and courageous,<br />
because no enemy can harm you!<br />
I encourage you to seek him with all your heart, and desire HIS<br />
PRESENCE in your daily life. Then you will know and experience the<br />
incredible glory of God!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Dear Father, thank You for<br />
another day to serve and<br />
follow You. Thank you for<br />
the gi of your love and<br />
t h e p r o m i s e o f yo u r<br />
presence in my life as I<br />
seek you everyday of my<br />
life. Search my heart and<br />
m i n d r i g h t n o w a n d<br />
remove anything that<br />
would keep me from Your<br />
holy presence. I choose to<br />
keep my mind on You as I<br />
follow Your steps. In Jesus'<br />
Name. Amen.<br />
9
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 7<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing:<br />
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal to<br />
win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”<br />
Philippians 3:13-14<br />
FAILURE IS NEVER FINAL!<br />
Gods choice of people with signi cant failure in their past shows that<br />
failure is never nal.<br />
It is so good to be reminded that our past failures are not nal and our<br />
pain need not be fatal. It s good to know that our Creator is willing to<br />
work with us, to be patient and understanding with us, to give us many<br />
opportunities to learn and grow. He doesn t cast us away when we fail.<br />
He doesn t turn His back on us.<br />
Our failures thankfully, do not tie Gods hands. God is a potter who<br />
works with mud and is able to take that which is marred and remake it<br />
into a thing of beauty. God loves to restore the broken and brittle and<br />
then parade them before the world as trophies of His grace.<br />
Failure doesn t mean you have blown everything. It means you have<br />
some hard lessons to learn. It doesn t mean you are a permanent loser.<br />
It doesn t mean you should give up. It means you need the Lord to show<br />
you the next step. It doesn t mean that God has abandoned you. It means<br />
that God has a better plan. Failure is never nal unless you give up!<br />
It s your choice whether you want to be the kind of person God uses to<br />
accomplish his purpose.<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father in heaven, I receive<br />
Your Word which is life<br />
and health to me today.<br />
Thank you for choosing<br />
m e d e s p i t e m y<br />
imperfections. I le go<br />
every spirit of failure in<br />
my life.<br />
I choose to<br />
release old thinking, old<br />
habits, and anything that<br />
would keep me from Your<br />
best. Strengthen me by<br />
Your Spirit so that I can<br />
live my life in a way that<br />
pleases You. In Jesus'<br />
Name. Amen.<br />
10
THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 8<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. They will be<br />
like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear<br />
when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and<br />
never fails to bear fruit.”<br />
Jeremiah 17:7-8<br />
LIKE A TREE BY THE WATER!<br />
When you trust in the Lord and make Him your hope and con dence,<br />
the Scriptures goes on to say that you are strong and secure like a tree<br />
planted along the riverbank. Trees that are near the water have a strong,<br />
healthy root system. They aren't easy shaken when the storms of life<br />
come. They aren't bothered by the heat or worried about long months of<br />
drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.<br />
Why? Because they are so close to their life source, the refreshing water<br />
of the river.<br />
I believe that's the way you and I are. Because we've put our trust and<br />
con dence in Almighty God, even though we may go through some dry<br />
seasons, even though times get tough and things don't go our way, we<br />
keep growing. In the nature, we should be down and discouraged. But<br />
because our roots go down deep, we know that our dry season are not<br />
going to affect us. Our leaves are going to stay green.<br />
No matter what the economy does, no matter what the medical reports<br />
says, you don't have to worry. God said He's not only going to bring you<br />
through it, but He is going to cause you to prosper in spite of it. Your job<br />
is not your source. God is your source. The medical report may look<br />
impossible, but God can do the impossible.<br />
You need to keep this vision in front of you: Even in my touch times, I'm<br />
going to go on producing luscious fruits Because I trust God, I am like a<br />
tree planted by the living water!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, I love You so much<br />
today. Thank You for Your<br />
Word which is truth and<br />
water to my soul. Thank<br />
You for giving me the<br />
p o w e r t o l i v e i n<br />
abundance. I choose to be<br />
faithful to You and Your<br />
W o r d . I c h o o s e t o<br />
diligently follow Your<br />
commands and ask that<br />
You bless everything I set<br />
my hands to do. Search<br />
me, know me and guide<br />
me in the way that I should<br />
go as I am planted in Your<br />
Word in Jesus name.<br />
Amen.<br />
11
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 9<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.<br />
Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”<br />
John 14:27<br />
LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED!<br />
In this world we all encounter and endure troubles. Jesus told us that<br />
this would be the case. But He also told us that through Him we could<br />
have peace - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might<br />
have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer;<br />
I have overcome the world. John 16:33<br />
No matter what may be going on all around you today, you can still live<br />
in perfect peace. Peace isn t about what s going on around you, it s about<br />
what s going on in you. It says in today s verse, do not let your heart be<br />
troubled. That tells us that we have control over whether or not allow<br />
our hearts to be troubled.<br />
You don t see the blessings when you allow your heart to be gripped by<br />
worry or fear. So when fearful, anxious thoughts come, remind yourself<br />
of Jesus words: Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.<br />
When things appear to get worse, say, Lord, I refuse to worry about<br />
this. In the midst of all this, I see the nished work of Christ. He said, It<br />
is nished! So my childs healing is accomplished. My marriage is<br />
blessed. My debts are cleared. I will let not my heart be troubled by<br />
these things.<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Dear God, thank You for<br />
the gi of peace which<br />
passes all understanding.<br />
I choose to hold it close to<br />
me always. I receive Your<br />
Word as truth and life to<br />
my soul and trust that You<br />
are leading and guiding<br />
me in the good plan You<br />
have prepared for me. I<br />
refuse to allow my heart to<br />
be troubled. Flood every<br />
area of my life with Your<br />
peace in Jesus name.<br />
Amen<br />
12
THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 10<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“…For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but<br />
the Lord looks at the heart.”<br />
1 Samuel 16:7<br />
GOD SEES & KNOWS YOUR HEART!<br />
Picture David when he was a shepherd boy. Many who knew him in his<br />
pre-Goliath days would very likely have seen just an ordinary youth, one<br />
who lived at home with his parents and siblings, enjoyed the outdoors<br />
and loved music. But where others saw a typical teenager, God saw a<br />
king in young David. He saw Davids name being uttered in honor<br />
forever for even the Lord Jesus is called the Son of David!<br />
Picture Moses a er he had settled down comfortably in the desert with<br />
a beautiful wife, lovely children and good in-laws. He might have seen<br />
himself happily retiring in the near future. But God had bigger plans for<br />
him. God had big dreams for him. God saw the Red Sea opening up<br />
before him and an entire Egyptian army being wiped out in his<br />
presence. God saw in Moses the deliverer of His people.<br />
Beloved, God does not see as man sees. God saw in fearful Gideon a<br />
mighty man of valor and called him, even when he was hiding from his<br />
enemies in fear. God saw in young David a king and anointed him as<br />
one. God saw in meek Moses a deliverer and drew him out from<br />
obscurity.<br />
Today, God looks beyond what man sees and says about you, and He has<br />
dreams for you that are bigger than you can imagine!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, thank You for<br />
l o o k i n g b e y o n d t h e<br />
surface and seeing the<br />
real me. Thank You for<br />
Your life-changing power<br />
and strength. Thank You<br />
for placing Your potential<br />
on the inside of me. Give<br />
me the eyes to see myself<br />
and others the way You see<br />
them, from the inside out.<br />
Help me to know You<br />
more and see You more<br />
clearly so I can follow Your<br />
ways all the days of my life<br />
in Jesus name. Amen<br />
13
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 11<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Nothing, not even a mighty mountain, will stand in Zerubbabel's way; it will become a level<br />
plain before him! And when Zerubbabel sets the final stone of the Temple in place, the people<br />
will shout: 'May God bless it! May God bless it!”<br />
Zechariah 4:7<br />
DON'T ABORT YOUR DREAMS!<br />
Is there a dream that you have laid down because it seems too hard? It's<br />
time to begin again. It's time to get your hopes up. It's time to get your<br />
dreams back. You may be like Zerubbabel, you started out strong. You<br />
were so excited. But had some opposition. Things didn't work out. Now<br />
years have gone by. But God is saying, It's time to begin again. It's time<br />
to start believing again. It's time to start praying again. Start expecting<br />
good things once again...<br />
When God gives you something to do, He always gives you the enabling<br />
grace to do it, regardless of how dauntingly impossible the task may<br />
seem. God's Grace, that wonderful enabling Grace, will help us get<br />
through it with a spirit of ease that will simultaneously cause dreams to<br />
manifest and come to pass. God doesn't change His mind. His plans are<br />
brilliant for us the rst time when He so diligently wrote our stories and<br />
thought up every last detail and sequentially numbered the pages of our<br />
bios long before we were ever born.<br />
I believe the Lord is saying it is time to begin again; it is time to hope<br />
again. It's time to get the vision again. It is time to believe in yourself<br />
again. It is time to bring it forth with shouts of Grace, Grace!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, thank You for the<br />
work You are doing in my<br />
life. Help me to keep the<br />
vision in front of me.<br />
Show me where to place<br />
my focus. Con rm Your<br />
Word with signs following<br />
as I stay on the course You<br />
have set for me in Jesus<br />
name. Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 12<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“...say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will<br />
come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”<br />
Isaiah 35:4<br />
FAITH HAS NO ROOM FOR FEAR!<br />
The Bible says that fear has torment but perfect love casts out fear. Fear<br />
can be overcome when we understand our God, our position in God,<br />
and our relationship with God.<br />
So many people today are living with less than Gods best because<br />
they ve allowed fear to creep in and take root in their lives. Fear is the<br />
greatest weapon the enemy uses to try to hold us back. Fear is not from<br />
God. Scripture tells us that fear brings torment. It s designed to paralyze<br />
us and keep us from Gods blessings.<br />
If you ve allowed fear to steal from you in any area of life, today you can<br />
be free, you can be nished with fear. Conquering the enemy starts by<br />
making the choice to close the door on fear by receiving Gods love and<br />
meditating on His promises.<br />
Most times God appears in Scripture His message begins with Fear<br />
not. Jesus both preached and lived that message. Our Savior knows<br />
that we cannot help but have emotional reactions of fear, but He says to<br />
us we need not be overcome by them. All we need to do is trust him.<br />
Anytime fear knocked at the your door, give room to your faith to<br />
answer.<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father God, I come to You<br />
today declaring that I am<br />
nished with fear. Thank<br />
You for taking me to new<br />
levels. Thank You for<br />
giving me power, love and<br />
a sound mind. I choose to<br />
stand on Your promises.<br />
F i l l m e w i t h Y o u r<br />
con dence, peace, joy and<br />
assurance to embrace<br />
everything You have for<br />
m e t o d a y a s I m o v e<br />
forward in victory with<br />
You in Jesus name. Amen.<br />
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<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 13<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you<br />
in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And<br />
their vindication is from Me, declares the LORD.”<br />
Isaiah 54:17<br />
... IT SHALL NOT PROSPER!<br />
A lot of people think they shouldn t encounter problems when they<br />
stand in faith for their vision. But the Bible doesn t promise us a<br />
problem-free life. Isaiah 54:17 says, No weapon that is formed against<br />
thee shall prosper . People read that scripture and misunderstand it,<br />
thinking it promises that no weapon will be formed against them. But<br />
that s not what it says. It never said the weapon wouldn t be formed; it<br />
said it wouldn t prosper. Why won t it prosper? Because God gives you<br />
faith to shout it down and possess!<br />
God loves you and He s not looking for ways to send you to the ery pit.<br />
He s searching for ways to reach your heart to help you, so that you live<br />
well on this earth. It s time for you to start seeing through the devils lies<br />
because, once you start doing that, victory is on the way!<br />
No matter where you are today, God can use you. He can open your eyes<br />
to what is exactly causing you to stumble and give you the strength to<br />
resist the devil.<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, I give You thanks<br />
and praise today for the<br />
promise of victory. I<br />
choose today to accept<br />
Your truth which sets me<br />
free. I declare by faith that<br />
n o w e a p o n f o r m e d<br />
against me shall ever<br />
prosper. Give me Your<br />
vision for the future so<br />
t h a t I c a n m o v e<br />
c o n<br />
d e n t l y i n t o t h e<br />
abundant life You have for<br />
me in Jesus name. Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 14<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him; I will surely defend my ways to His face.”<br />
Job 13:15<br />
... YET I WILL HOPE IN HIM!<br />
There are some things in our lives that have to be torn down, before we<br />
can be built back up on a solid more stable foundation. Some old things<br />
need to be disposed before we can walk in a new place.<br />
There's a si ing going on in your life right now, this process separates<br />
the wheat from the tare, the good from the bad. But hold on to your<br />
faith, your mess is progress!<br />
Are you able to trust God in messy places? Do you have the faith to<br />
sustain you in the middle of a mess? When all hell is breaking loose,<br />
everything's failing, glass is shattering, concrete is bursting, dust is<br />
ying, bricks knocked out of place, when you're going through crisis<br />
are you able to stand in the middle of it all and say, LORD I Trust you!<br />
No matter what mess you're going through, God is able to bring you out!<br />
"Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.<br />
Real LIFE comes out of mishaps, messes, sorrow and tragedy. God uses<br />
people who were broken, battered, tattered and torn to heal other<br />
people. So don't give up, don't be discouraged, God is making a message<br />
and a testimony out of your mess!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father in heaven, I receive<br />
new seasons of increase into<br />
my life by faith today. I<br />
choose to stand and declare<br />
Your promises because I<br />
know You have good things<br />
in store for my future. I bless<br />
You and thank You for<br />
another day to sing Your<br />
praise. In Jesus' Name.<br />
Amen.<br />
17
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 15<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“And I will deal severely with all who have oppressed you. I will save the weak and helpless ones;<br />
I will bring together those who were chased away. I will give glory and fame to my former exiles,<br />
wherever they have been mocked and shamed.”<br />
Zephaniah 3:19<br />
GOD IS HERE TO HELP YOU!<br />
You may feel like you are as far away from God as you can possibly be;<br />
maybe you've messed up or made mistakes. Maybe people have written<br />
you off. But I can tell you with great con dence God still has a<br />
tremendous plan for your life. And if you'll just come to Him and say,<br />
"God, I messed up. I know I haven't lived the way I should, but I believe<br />
Your mercy is bigger than any mistake that I've ever made."<br />
When you come to God with that kind of boldness, it catches His<br />
attention! It opens the door for God to move mightily in your life. God<br />
will never write you off. He doesn't see you the way other people see<br />
you. He sees what He created you to be. He sees your potential.<br />
One thing I have learned in the word of God is, skin colour doesn't<br />
matter to God. Where we come from individual doesn't matter to Him in<br />
any way. The various schools we went to and the various degrees we<br />
hold certainly doesn't matter to Him either.<br />
God is drawing you to Himself. He still has a plan. You're never too far<br />
gone for God. Society may write you off, family may write you off,<br />
friends may write you off. But God wants to gather up the hurting, the<br />
lonely, and the forsaken. If you put your trust in Him, He will make<br />
something great out of your life!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, today I surrender<br />
my past. I surrender my<br />
mess and my need to have<br />
all the answers, and I<br />
choose to trust You. Break<br />
me, mold me and use me<br />
for your glory. I ask that<br />
you<br />
ll me with Your<br />
peace. Fill me with Your<br />
grace and compassion as I<br />
press forward into the<br />
victory You have prepared<br />
for me in Jesus name.<br />
Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 16<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Many years later, when Moses had grown up, he went out to visit his own people, the<br />
Hebrews, and he saw how hard they were forced to work. During his visit, he saw an<br />
Egyptian beating one of his fellow Hebrews”<br />
Exodus 2:11<br />
MIRACLES OUT OF MISTAKES!<br />
God can make miracles out of our mistakes. Too many people are sitting<br />
on the sidelines of life feeling washed up. They've made mistakes, and<br />
now they don't feel like they have much of a future. A negative past does<br />
not disqualify you from having a bright future. And no mistake you've<br />
made is too much for the mercy of God. Regardless of your past<br />
mistakes, God still has a great future in store for you. But you've got to<br />
stay lled with hope. This is not going to happen if you're sitting around<br />
negative, condemned, and stuck in self-pity.<br />
God is not looking for perfect people. If He was, we'd all be disquali ed!<br />
He's looking for people that have a heart that's right. If you have a heart<br />
toward God and you get up each day with a commitment to do your best,<br />
you don't have to live guilty and condemned.<br />
Moses is listed as one of the heroes of faith, but he made plenty of<br />
mistakes. As a young man, he knew that God wanted him to help deliver<br />
the people of Israel. That dream was in his heart, but he tried to do it in<br />
his own strength and messed up. But no, God never up on him. Forty<br />
years later, when God was ready to deliver the people of Israel, He didn't<br />
go nd a younger man, somebody that made fewer mistakes. He went<br />
right back to Moses. God gave him another opportunity.<br />
God has not given up on! He is always ready to give you another chance.<br />
He is going to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond all you<br />
could ask, think, or imagine!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Heavenly Father, I come<br />
to You today with an open<br />
and humble heart. Thank<br />
You for choosing me and<br />
for preparing a bright<br />
future for me. today I<br />
receive every good and<br />
perfect promise You have<br />
for me. I choose to take a<br />
step of faith to activate<br />
Your Word in my life.<br />
Teach me, by Your Spirit,<br />
to walk and live<br />
according to Your<br />
precepts. I will arise and<br />
I will shine. Let<br />
everything I do bring<br />
honor to You. In Jesus'<br />
Name. Amen.<br />
19
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 17<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the lord<br />
of Heaven's Armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied”<br />
1 Samuel 17:45<br />
THIS IS MY TIME!<br />
I love the fact that David defeated Goliath with very little equipment.<br />
They tried to put Saul's armor on him, but it was too big. So David went<br />
out to the battle eld without a sword or a shield. All he had was a<br />
slingshot and ve smooth stones.<br />
When you know who you are and whose you are, and you realize that<br />
God has armed you with strength for every battle, and He has equipped<br />
you, empowered you, and anointed you, then you too can defeat a giant<br />
with just a little bit of effort.<br />
When you're in your season, there's a grace to do things that you<br />
couldn't do before. They said, "David, you'd better not take a chance.<br />
Goliath is too big to hit." David said, "I don't think so . David spoke to his<br />
mountain. He said, "Goliath, this day I will defeat you and feed your<br />
head to the birds of the air.<br />
Have you let the giants of criticism or rejection come between you and<br />
what God has called you to do? Have you let the failings of your own<br />
heart come between you and obeying God? Do like David; Look to the<br />
God who has always been there for you as a believer, use the weapons<br />
He has given you and trust Him.<br />
Like David, God has put skills inside of you so that you can slay the<br />
giants in your life. You have the skills that can open new doors, skills<br />
that can lead to an abundant life.<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, thank You for<br />
depositing in me<br />
everything that I need for<br />
victory in my life. I<br />
choose to be faithful with<br />
what You have given me.<br />
I choose to sharpen my<br />
skills. Help me prepare<br />
for every opportunity You<br />
have for my future in<br />
Jesus name. Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 18<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued my enemies under<br />
my feet”<br />
2 Samuel 22:40<br />
ARMED AND DANGEROUS!<br />
In the natural when things don't go our way, we would get down and<br />
discouraged and drag through life defeated. But instead, you have to<br />
have that warrior mentality, where you put your shoulders back, and<br />
you have a smile on your face. That s doing the right thing even though<br />
the wrong thing is happening to you. When you rise up in faith like that,<br />
it not only allows God to ght your battles for you, but it totally confuses<br />
the enemy.<br />
We all have things coming against us. You may be in a storm, but the key<br />
is, don't let the storm get in you. Stay in peace, stay determined, stay<br />
aggressive. You've been armed with strength for whatever you go<br />
through. If you see yourself as being weak, defeated, and not able, that<br />
will keep you down. But you can develop a new image on the inside and<br />
start to see yourself the way God sees you: strong, determined,<br />
courageous, more than a conqueror. If you see yourself that way, you'll<br />
rise to a new level. You have the power to live in victory. You have the<br />
power to endure tough times.<br />
When times get tough, you have to remind yourself, "I have the strength<br />
to overcome. God's given me the power to endure. And He has armed<br />
me with strength for the battle; He has subdued my enemies under my<br />
feet Glory Hallelujah!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, thank You for<br />
doing a work in me.<br />
Thank you for giving me<br />
the spirit of boldness and<br />
determination. Thank<br />
you for infusing me with<br />
Your I CAN DO spirit. I<br />
hold fast to Your<br />
promises because You are<br />
faithful. Thank You for<br />
Your grace and peace as I<br />
daily keep my mind<br />
stayed on You in Jesus<br />
name. Amen.<br />
21
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 19<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Then the lord said to Elijah, “Go to the east and hide by Kerith Brook, near where it enters the<br />
Jordan River”<br />
1 Kings 17:2-3<br />
OBEDIENT TICKLES GOD!<br />
There was a place where God commanded Elijah's needs to be supplied.<br />
God told him He had commanded the ravens to feed him there. But<br />
here's what's important, it was up to Elijah to get to that place of<br />
provision. He had to be obedient. He could have said, "God, I'm<br />
comfortable where I am.<br />
Well, Elijah got down to the brook. He was obedient, and God blessed<br />
him and met all of his needs. But one day, the brook dried up. The water<br />
quit owing. The ravens quit coming. And so God told him, "Elijah, I<br />
want you to go to the city of Zarephath, for I have commanded a widow<br />
to take care of you." Notice once again, God had a speci c place where<br />
He commanded Elijah's needs to be met.<br />
The whole key was that Elijah had to keep following God's leading and to<br />
get to that place of blessing. This tells me that sometimes a brook will<br />
dry up. Sometimes a season in our life is going to be over and God's<br />
going to push you into a new area, a new place of provision.<br />
God will never mislead you. He will always lead you to the right place at<br />
the right time for you to get connected to the right source of our<br />
blessings. Just listen to Him, be obedient to His word and follow His<br />
direction!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father in heaven, today I<br />
give You thanks for Your<br />
mercy and faithfulness in<br />
my life. Thank You for<br />
leading me into a place of<br />
blessing! I will continue<br />
to follow your direction<br />
and leading. I magnify<br />
You and bless Your holy<br />
name today. In Jesus'<br />
Name. Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 20<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“When they came to the other side, Elijah said to Elisha, Tell me what I can do for you<br />
before I am taken away And Elisha replied, Please let me inherit a double share of your<br />
spirit and become your successor”<br />
2 Kings 2:9<br />
KEEP SERVING GOD WILL REWARD YOU!<br />
It's so important whose leadership you put yourself under and who you<br />
allow to speak into your life. God promised Elisha that he would have a<br />
double portion of Elijah's anointing. But God said through Elijah,<br />
"Elisha, it will happen under one condition, not how much you pray, not<br />
how many Scriptures you can quote. You have to be in the right place.<br />
You have to stay close to Elijah." For years, Elisha was faithful. He<br />
followed Elijah everywhere he went. In fact, a couple of times, Elijah<br />
tried to get rid of him and tried to lose him. But Elisha stayed right with<br />
him. He was determined.<br />
I'm sure some of Elisha's friends said, "Elisha, what are you doing<br />
spending your time following this older man around? You've got dreams<br />
and desires. You need to go on with your life." But no, Elisha knew<br />
something they didn't know. He knew if he was at the right place at the<br />
right time, God was going to release a double portion of His blessing on<br />
his life. He knew as he stayed close to Elijah, little by little, that same<br />
anointing would ow through him in a greater way.<br />
Sometimes it may be dif cult and you think, "I'm serving in the house of<br />
God and nobody appreciates me. I'm doing what God told me to do, but I<br />
don't feel like anything is happening."<br />
Your destiny is connected to being at the right place, God's place of<br />
blessing. When you stayed faithful to your commitment, you will get<br />
reward exactly what God has promised you and for your life.<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Heavenly Father, thank<br />
You for setting me up for<br />
a double portion of Gods<br />
anointing as I continue to<br />
serve faithfully in the<br />
House of God. Thank You<br />
for teaching me<br />
commitment. Take away<br />
every spirit of<br />
disappointment and<br />
prepared me for the<br />
victory awaiting me as I<br />
follow your direction! In<br />
Jesus' Name. Amen.<br />
23
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 21<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Do not despise these small beginnings..”<br />
Zechariah 4:10<br />
DON T DESPISE SMALL BEGINNINGS!<br />
What has God called you to do? Are you in the day of small beginnings even<br />
now? The Lord is rejoicing to see the work begin and He will help you every<br />
step of the way. Don t take my word for it. Look at the Bible King David had a<br />
small beginning in a eld tending sheep and experienced more intense<br />
warfare than you or I will probably ever witness. Nehemiah rebuilt the wall of<br />
Jerusalem with a remnant despite the opposition and the odds. The Bible is<br />
full of examples of God uses the foolish things of the world to confound the<br />
wise.<br />
If you are in the day of small beginnings, take heart. Again, the Lord is<br />
rejoicing to see the work begin and He who called you to the work is faithful to<br />
strengthen your hands to do it, faithful to send workers into the eld he called<br />
you to, faithful to help you overcome even the devils best shot, faithful to<br />
encourage you by His Spirit and with His Word, faithful to provide all of your<br />
needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus, and faithful to lead you<br />
into victory if you keep pressing toward the prize. He who calls you is faithful,<br />
who also will do it<br />
Don t despise small beginnings! You ve got to start somewhere. Do what you<br />
know to do, right now and give it all to God. He will direct you right where<br />
you re supposed to go.<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, thank You for<br />
being my shelter when<br />
the storms of life rage.<br />
When I don t have the<br />
answers, I trust that You<br />
do. I put my hope in You<br />
and receive Your peace<br />
and strength. Thank you<br />
for reassuring me that<br />
you will nish the good<br />
work you have started in<br />
me and with me. Thank<br />
You for leading me in the<br />
path of victory all the<br />
days of my life in Jesus<br />
name. Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 22<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every<br />
moment was laid out before a single day had passed”<br />
Psalm 139:16<br />
CALL IT SPIRITUAL DNA!<br />
Just as we get our natural DNA from our parents, from our natural<br />
bloodline, we get our spiritual DNA from our heavenly Father. The<br />
Scripture tells us before we ever showed up on planet Earth, God knew<br />
us. We're not an accident. God had a purpose for you before your<br />
parents or grandparents even knew each other.<br />
David said, "You saw me before I was ever born." In other words, before<br />
God even had your parents picked out, He had an assignment for you.<br />
He had something for you to accomplish. He took that unformed<br />
substance and lled it with the right DNA so you could ful ll your<br />
destiny. You have the right gi s, the right talents, the right personality,<br />
the right height. You have the courage, the strength, all the abilities that<br />
you need.<br />
One thing I can tell you for sure is the enemy does not want you to feel<br />
good about yourself. You can do a thousand things right and do one<br />
thing wrong, and you will allow that mistake to play over and over in<br />
your mind. You can have a thousand good things about you, but if there<br />
is one thing you dislike, that will stay on the forefront of your mind.<br />
I dare you to get up each morning and look in the mirror and say, Good<br />
morning, you wonderful thing. Remember, you have been fearfully<br />
and wonderfully made by God.<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, I praise You<br />
because I am fearfully<br />
and wonderfully made.<br />
Thank You for ordering<br />
my steps and ordaining<br />
my future. I trust that<br />
Your plan for me is good,<br />
and I choose to turn the<br />
page on the past by<br />
choosing Your ways. I<br />
forgive and release those<br />
who have wronged me so<br />
I can move forward in the<br />
next chapter You have for<br />
me. I lay aside the<br />
disappointments of the<br />
past knowing that You<br />
have blessing in store for<br />
my future in Jesus name.<br />
Amen.<br />
25
<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 23<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“But I am trusting you, O lord, saying, You are my God! My future is in your hands”<br />
Psalm 31:14-15<br />
IN HIS HANDS!<br />
The enemy crawls around looking for opportunities to steal your joy<br />
and tell you that God doesn't care about you anymore. It may seem, at<br />
times, that things are out of control and your life isn't going anywhere,<br />
but that's not true! Your life and times are in the hands of God; and even<br />
when things aren't going well, He promises to stay by your side and be<br />
your strength.<br />
When David said, "My future is in Your hands," he was saying, "God, I<br />
already know You've got supernatural breaks planned out for me. You've<br />
got the right people, the right opportunities, so I'm not going to live<br />
stressed out. I'm going to stay in peace knowing that You will get me to<br />
my nal destination.<br />
We have to recognize the different seasons of our lives. It's easy to get<br />
frustrated when our dreams aren't coming to pass on our timetable. But<br />
every season is not harvest. There are plowing seasons. There are<br />
planting seasons. There are watering seasons. And sure, we would love<br />
for every season to be a time of increase with abundance everywhere,<br />
but without the other seasons, we wouldn't be prepared.<br />
It's during the plowing seasons when God is bringing issues to light that<br />
we need to deal with. It is o en those same struggles that get us<br />
prepared for promotion. Your future is well positioned in Gods hands,<br />
stay connected to Him!!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father God, Thank you<br />
for having my future in<br />
your hands. Today I<br />
release every care, every<br />
concern, every situation<br />
that is beyond my<br />
control. I trust that You<br />
are working things out<br />
for my good, and You are<br />
bringing justice to me.<br />
Thank You for Your<br />
goodness and<br />
faithfulness in my life. In<br />
Jesus Name. Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 24<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with<br />
understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your<br />
equal partner in God's gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not<br />
be hindered<br />
1 Peter 3:7<br />
UNHINDERED PRAYERS!<br />
The Bible says that the prayer of the righteous person avails much, but<br />
if we aren't treating others with honor, kindness, and respect, we aren't<br />
allowing God's righteousness to operate in us. It closes the door to His<br />
power in our lives and hinders our prayers. This is especially true in a<br />
marriage relationship. Marriage isn't just an agreement between two<br />
people to live life together. Marriage is a God-ordained institution that<br />
helps us understand love and unity. When two people are married, they<br />
become one; physically, spiritually, and emotionally.<br />
1 Peter 3:7, is directed to husbands but applies to all believers. We<br />
should treat others "with understanding" which means considering<br />
others' needs above our own. We have to study the people in our lives<br />
and make adjustments in order to have peaceful, healthy relationships.<br />
We should always aim to treat others with kindness, dignity, and respect<br />
and quickly choose forgiveness.<br />
When we keep healthy connections in our relationships with others, we<br />
are keeping healthy connections in our relationship with God. Honor<br />
others and treat them with respect so that your prayers will be powerful<br />
and effective the way God intends!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father, I want to live in<br />
Your ways. I want Your<br />
power to ow though me.<br />
Show me how to treat<br />
others with the highest<br />
level of love and respect.<br />
Let my words and actions<br />
always honor You so that<br />
my prayers will be<br />
powerful and effective in<br />
Jesus' name. Amen.<br />
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<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 25<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan<br />
concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains”<br />
Colossians 4:3<br />
GOD WILL OPEN DOORS!<br />
Paul was writing these words while he was in chains in prison.<br />
Everything in his surroundings shouted "limitations," but Paul kept his<br />
eyes on his limitless God. He kept looking for the open door of<br />
opportunity that God would have for him next. He knew his<br />
imprisonment was only temporary. He was passionate about his<br />
purpose and nothing was going to hold him back!<br />
God will never lead you into something that you can't handle in His<br />
strength. He has equipped you with His power. He's promised to walk<br />
with you all the days of your life. When one door closes, another opens,<br />
but we o en look so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see<br />
the one that has opened for us.<br />
Like Paul, keep your hopes up. Keep expecting. Keep believing. Pray for<br />
those opportunities to be opened to you. If you fall, get back up and<br />
press forward with even greater determination to accomplish the<br />
dream that God has planted in your heart. The prayer of the righteous<br />
avails much, so keep praying because He promises to break the chains<br />
and open doors of opportunity in your life that no man can shut!<br />
As you seek to do Gods will and follow His path, be sensitive to the doors<br />
that God opens. Remain faithful in your devotion to God knowing that<br />
He has promised to open doors to those who ask persistently.<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Lord, I invite you to<br />
open up new doors of<br />
opportunity to do Your<br />
will. Give me the<br />
discernment to know<br />
when an opportunity is of<br />
Your making and when it<br />
is not. Teach me to do<br />
Your will for you are my<br />
God and Your Spirit is<br />
good. In Jesus' name,<br />
Amen."<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 26<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“The lord says, "I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts, the hopping<br />
locusts, the stripping locusts, and the cutting locusts. It was I who sent this great<br />
destroying army against you”<br />
Joel 2:25<br />
THE GOD OF RESTORATION!<br />
Every one of us has had opportunities that we've missed, chances that<br />
we've blown. We can all look back and think, "Why didn't I put more<br />
effort into that relationship? Why didn't I take that job?" Or, "Why did I<br />
spend all those years running with the wrong crowd, when I should<br />
have been getting ahead?" You may be thinking; I was in the process of<br />
coming into my new seasons of increase, but I think I've missed my<br />
season." Listen, God always has another season. He is a God of<br />
restoration. He always gives us another chance.<br />
Sometimes things happen that are not our fault. You may feel like you've<br />
wasted years in a relationship that didn't work out, years on a job that<br />
turned out to be a dead end, but don't get discouraged. Instead, believe<br />
that every opportunity you've overlooked, every chance you've missed,<br />
God will restore back to you. He can bring those opportunities across<br />
your path again.<br />
You can break free from the hurt, the pain, and the mistakes of the past<br />
and recover the years, the joy, and the blessings that have been stolen<br />
from you. Not only does God want to restore these things to you, He<br />
wants to give you twice as much as you had before. He wants to give you<br />
twice as much joy, twice as much peace, twice as much con dence,<br />
twice as much love.<br />
No matter where you are today or what's happened in your past, God<br />
wants to give you a new future!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Heavenly Father, You are<br />
my Redeemer. Thank You<br />
for choosing to restore<br />
my life. Thank You for the<br />
truth of Your Word that<br />
sets me free. Fill me with<br />
Your power today so that<br />
I may stand strong and<br />
move forward on the<br />
path You have for me. I<br />
love You and bless Your<br />
Name. In Jesus' Name.<br />
Amen.<br />
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<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 27<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will<br />
rescue us from your power, Your Majesty”<br />
Daniel 3:17<br />
GOD WILL RESCUE YOU!<br />
When the three Hebrew teenagers, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,<br />
refused to bow down to the King's golden idol, he got so furious that he<br />
had the furnace heated up seven times hotter than normal so he could<br />
throw them in! That's what happens when you're close to a great victory;<br />
the re gets turned up, people start talking about you, and unfair<br />
situations arise. It seems that just as you get past one obstacle,<br />
something else pops up.<br />
God isn't going to save you from the re. He will bring you through it.<br />
When you walk through the re of cancer, sickness, divorce, nancial<br />
ruin , you shall not be burned.<br />
When Nebuchadnezzar threw Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego into<br />
the re, their chains broke, Jesus walked with them, and they did not<br />
smell of smoke.<br />
You may feel like you're in the re today. You may feel like the heat is<br />
being turned up, that everything is coming against you. Be encouraged,<br />
because there's something great in store just on the horizon.<br />
If the res of life are threatening, take heart. The miracle of Shadrach,<br />
Meshach and Abednego is a miracle for you too. Don't give up. Your<br />
miracle is in the re. If you will stay in faith, God will do for you what He<br />
did for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He'll be with you in the re,<br />
and He'll bring you out without even the smell of smoke on you!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father in heaven, thank<br />
You for delivering and<br />
saving me. I stand strong<br />
no matter what I may be<br />
facing, knowing that You<br />
are with me. Thank You<br />
for protecting me<br />
through the re and for<br />
leading me to the place of<br />
abundance and blessing<br />
You have prepared for<br />
me. In Jesus Name.<br />
Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 28<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“This is what the LORD says-- he who made a way through the sea, a path through the<br />
mighty waters,”<br />
Isaiah 43:16<br />
HE IS A WAY MAKER!<br />
God will make a way,<br />
where there seems to be no way;<br />
He works in ways we cannot see,<br />
He will make a way for me.<br />
Our God is a way maker and He will de nitely make a way for you where<br />
there seems to be no way. Are you willing to believe that God will make a<br />
way where there seems to be no way? He works in ways we cannot<br />
see...He will make a way! God will make a way in time of your trouble,<br />
your trials, your temptation, your trusting, and your transgressions. No<br />
matter how bad the situation is, God can make a way!<br />
You may be facing a dead end right now; nancial, emotional, or<br />
relational but if you will trust God and keep on moving in faith, even<br />
when you don t see a way, He will make a way.<br />
Proverbs 4:18 says, The path of the righteous is like the morning sun,<br />
shining ever brighter till the full light of day . Very soon you ll see Gods<br />
purpose behind the path He speci cally chose for you. Put your trust in<br />
a God who can make a way even when there seem to be no way. Obey<br />
Him and do as He says.<br />
However, be patient. God knows what He s doing. God knows what is<br />
best for you. He can see the end result. You can t.<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Father in heaven, today I<br />
li my eyes to You. You<br />
alone are the source of<br />
my strength, peace and<br />
provision. I choose to<br />
delight myself in You<br />
knowing that You will<br />
give me the desires of my<br />
heart. In Jesus' Name.<br />
Amen.<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 29<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke<br />
upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest<br />
for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”<br />
Matthew 11:28-30<br />
STOP PUTTING EVERYTHING<br />
ON YOUR SHOULDERS!<br />
We are putting things on our shoulders that don t belong there.<br />
Jesus doesn t seem to be talking about a life that is full of anxiousness<br />
and weariness as we follow Him. He makes a point to state the exact<br />
opposite on how we can nd rest in Him. He is speaking to those that<br />
labor and are heavy laden.<br />
We are not designed to carry the burden of worry, fretting, and anxiety.<br />
This load is simply too much for the human body and the central<br />
nervous system to tolerate. We may be able to manage it for a while, but<br />
eventually the physical body and mind will begin to break under this<br />
type of perpetual pressure. Man was simply not fashioned to carry<br />
pressures, stresses, anxieties, and worries; this is the reason our bodies<br />
breaks down when it undergoes these negative in uences for too long.<br />
Jesus loves you so much and is so deeply concerned about you and the<br />
dif culties you are facing that He calls out to you today, Roll those<br />
burdens over on Me. Let Me carry them for you so you can be free!<br />
If you are lugging around worries, cares, and concerns about your<br />
family, your business, or any other area of your life, why not stop right<br />
now and say, Jesus, I m yielding every one of these concerns to You<br />
today. I cast my burden on You, and I thank You for setting me free! .<br />
Father, I come to You now<br />
and give You my cares and<br />
burdens. I thank You for<br />
w o r k i n g b e h i n d t h e<br />
scenes on my behalf.<br />
Thank You for loving me<br />
and setting me free.<br />
Thank You for giving me<br />
rest for my soul and peace<br />
in my heart today in Jesus<br />
name. Amen.<br />
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<strong>SEPTEMBER</strong><br />
September 30<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don't lose sight of<br />
them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them,<br />
and healing to their whole body.”<br />
Proverbs 4:20-22<br />
BELIEVE & SPEAK GOD S WORD!<br />
God, wants us to speak to the mountain and not about the mountain. So<br />
instead of complaining about your problem to others and even to God,<br />
speak to your mountain! Use your God-given authority in Christ and<br />
command the problem to go!<br />
Jesus Himself said, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and<br />
be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that<br />
those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. (Mark<br />
11:23) Our Lord is telling us that while believing is important, speaking<br />
is even more important! So start speaking to your mountain!<br />
The words from the Bible can t stay on the pages. They must proceed<br />
out of your mouth. You need to meditate on Gods Word daily and speak<br />
it every day. It has to get in your heart and become a part of you.<br />
My friend, if you want to see the power of God come into your<br />
circumstances, you need to realise that it s not what the doctor, your<br />
friends or even your enemies say about you that matters. It s what you<br />
say about your circumstances, your future and your life that matters.<br />
Life and death is in the power of your tongue, so say what the powerful,<br />
life-producing Word of God says about you, your future and your life!<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
"Heavenly Father, thank<br />
You for Your Word which<br />
is life to my spirit. I receive<br />
Your strength today and<br />
choose to speak favor to<br />
the mountains. Thank You<br />
for preparing a path of<br />
victory as I keep my heart<br />
and mind stayed on You in<br />
Jesus name. Amen<br />
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THE DAILY ENCOURAGER<br />
September 31<br />
Today's Scripture<br />
“For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The<br />
LORD always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does.”<br />
Psalm 145:13<br />
THE ULTIMATE PROMISE KEEPER!<br />
God makes promises. Who are we that God would promise us anything?<br />
Yet, out of His love for us, He established many promises that are not<br />
hidden or secret. We can easily nd them in Scripture. God is not a<br />
human that He would lie (Numbers 23:19a, NIV). When God makes a<br />
promise to us, it will be accomplished through His sovereignty.<br />
God is trustworthy. We can count on God to ful ll His promises. He is<br />
dependable, reliable and worthy of our trust. God has already kept His<br />
greatest promise, by sending Jesus to die on our behalf so we can have<br />
eternal life in Him (John 3:16). If God ful lled this sacred promise out of<br />
love for us, how can we doubt He will keep the other promises He has<br />
made?<br />
God is faithful. Not just sometimes or when He wants to be. God is<br />
faithful in all He does (Deuteronomy 7:9). God is loyal to those He loves.<br />
He is 100 percent devoted to His children and nothing will ever change<br />
that. The vow He made to you is eternal.<br />
Life is challenging. People will disappoint us. And, yes, as much as we<br />
try, we may even fall short in keeping some of our promises to others.<br />
But no matter what happens in life, we can hold on to this profound<br />
truth: God will never break His promises. Never. He is trustworthy and<br />
faithful<br />
Prayer<br />
For The Day<br />
Lord, thank You for always<br />
keeping Your promises<br />
and loving me even in<br />
those moments when I<br />
haven t been faithful to<br />
You. Grow my faith and<br />
help me see You working<br />
in my life, so I can come to<br />
know You more. Let my<br />
trust in You increase as I<br />
learn to rely on Your<br />
faithfulness. Help me<br />
keep the promises I make<br />
to others. In Jesus Name,<br />
Amen.<br />
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