"IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS!"

 NOT just on THANKSGIVING or when WE receive a blessing! In WHATEVER state we're in, we should be content! Because we KNOW, and God has PROVEN, that He will NEVER leave us NOR forsake us, AND that EVERY trial is a passage to an even BIGGER blessing! HOWEVER, God also blesses us to BE A BLESSING!  He instructs us that it's FAR BETTER to be a DISTRIBUTOR of a blessing than a recipient....and to find pleasure in doing so! So CONTINUE rejoicing and NEVER stop praying! 

"FOR WHILE WE'RE TAKING CARE OF GOD'S BUSINESS, HE'S TAKING CARE OF OURS!"

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV

Rejoice evermore. [17] Pray without ceasing. [18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

SONG FOR THE DAY:

Oh, Give Thanks Unto the Lord (Lyrics): http://youtu.be/RVKSyQCqDds

"HOW CAN JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL IF YOU WON'T LET GO?!"

 We WANT God to take control of our life BUT it must be HOW, WHEN AND WHERE we want Him to! And even then, our hands are STILL on the wheel to correct the direction God is taking us! We feel WE KNOW what's best and that God is JUST EMERGENCY BACKUP! However, why does God ONLY have FULL control when we CAN'T see or get lost? If He had control ALL of the time, NOTHING would be hidden and we will ALWAYS know where we're going! So just TRUST Him, SIT BACK, RELAX, tell Him your plan of destination and let Him decide IF, WHEN & HOW you'll get there! 

"FOR A CAR ONLY NEEDS ONE DRIVER!"

Proverbs 16:9 KJV

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

SONG FOR THE DAY!

Carrie Underwood - Jesus, Take The Wheel: http://youtu.be/lydBPm2KRaU

"WHAT'S IN YOUR WALLET?!"

 Are you covered by the blood of JESUS....ARE YOU SURE?! Because many FOOLISHLY think that they can obtain salvation through FALSE PRETENSES and are SHOCKED when they CAN'T defeat the devil! They feel that if they ACT save and TALK the TALK, they don't have to WALK THE WALK and FULLY accept Christ into their hearts to change INTERNALLY! ONLY then can the EXTERIOR be a PERMANENT fixed! Because what's in you WILL come out! We must remember that the devil knows when you're FAKING and he's NOT even remotely fearful of you! 

"FOR WHO WILL BE AFRAID OF A SOLDIER WITH A PAPER SWORD AND SHIELD?!

Revelation 12:11 KJV

And they overcame him (satan) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

SONG FOR THE DAY:

LaShun Pace Rhodes - I Know I've Been Changed: http://youtu.be/k9gbJM0x7qA

"I'M TOO CLOSE TO THE MIRROR TO SEE WHAT YOU SEE IN ME!"

 God has chosen YOU because NO ONE can do what YOU do! You are NOT given spiritual gifts by coincidence! He desires to COMPLETE the work He started in you. Often we are our worst enemy and biggest critic! God tries to elevate us, BUT we're held down by the weight of our guilt, self pity and condemnation! The Bible tells us there is NO CONDEMNATION to them who are IN CHRIST! God doesn't dwell on our faults, because our faults are our testimony. Our salvation erases ALL of our sins, NEVER to be remembered! 

"FOR GOD DOESN'T SEE US FOR WHAT WE ARE, HE SEES US FOR WHAT WE'RE GOING TO BE!"

Philippians 1:6 KJV

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

SONG FOR THE DAY:

Too Close To The Mirror - Eddie Ruth Bradford, "T…: http://youtu.be/gbeNg84JixE

"I STILL HAVE A PRAISE INSIDE OF ME!"

 Despite life's circumstances, trials and tribulations, I WILL YET PRAISE GOD! The devil can take EVERYTHING, but he CAN'T take my praise! Through the good AND the bad, I WILL praise God! I've discovered that IN MY PRAISE, lies strength! And I've realized that the BIGGER the burden..... the BIGGER the blessing! However, LOVE is what fuels MY praise & NOT selfish desires! 

"FOR I'M NOT BLESSED BECAUSE I PRAISE HIM, I'M BLESSED....TO.... PRAISE HIM!"

Psalm 71:14 KJV

But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.

SONG FOR THE DAY!

Praise is what I do - Shekinah Glory Ministry  (w…: http://youtu.be/_b2gOloXYAc

"YOUR MIND IS THE DEVIL'S MOST SUCCESSFUL TARGET!"

He can control your mind simply by suggesting a THOUGHT, because ALL sins BEGIN with a thought! All he needs is a small crack in your conscious mind to allow his poisonous ways to corrupt you! Because if left undetected, WE will further spread and FEED it simply by dwelling on it and showing it too much attention! Even constantly reminding yourself NOT to think about it, IS thinking about it! We MUST KEEP our minds STAYED ON GOD in order to REMAIN in perfect peace! AND REBUKE the devil and these thoughts at FIRST sight BEFORE it penetrates our spirit! This is the ONLY way to get rid of the devil. 

"FOR WHY WILL THE DEVIL LEAVE YOU ALONE IF YOU NEVER TOLD HIM TO?!

Isaiah 26:3-4 KJV

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee : because he trusteth in thee. [4] Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:

"ORDER MY STEPS IN YOUR WORD! Lord, ONLY on you I can depend!"

 Your Word lights my path and shines light in darkness. It CONVICTS, COMFORTS & CORRECTS me! Allow me to FULLY understand your Word and to be guided ONLY BY YOU! Shield me from the destruction of the enemy and strengthen me with YOUR power! I desire to CONTINUALLY be in your presence and vow to take YOU EVERYWHERE I go! Lead me to destinations of YOUR choice! 

"FOR IF YOU WON'T BE THERE, NEITHER WILL I!"

Psalm 119:130, 133 KJV

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. [133] Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

"FAITH IS NOT CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN, IT'S COMMANDING IT TO MOVE!"

 Often we go through storms God NEVER intended for us to experience. BUT He allowed it to show US the INSTABILITY of our faith! We must remember that if we have faith the size of a mustard seed, we ALREADY have the power to move mountains! HOWEVER, mountains aren't moved because our faith doesn't extend past our vision!  In storms, our vision gradually declines with each step we take until it's understood that we can't take another step without GOD'S direction! 

"FOR ONLY THEN DO WE REALIZE THAT OUR FAITH IS IN US AND NOT IN GOD!" 

Matthew 17:20-21 KJV

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. [21] Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

"IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU; IT'S NOT ABOUT THEM; IT'S ALL ABOUT GOD!"

Our good(God) deeds aren't to be rationed out to those WE deem fit! Nor are we meant to selfishly profit from them either! EVERYTHING we do is unto the Lord! Whether good or bad, we're doing it to God. And WE'RE the ones reaping what WE sow! I know it seems that some people don't DESERVE our mercy.....but neither do we DESERVE God's! DAILY we're saved by HIS grace and mercy. However, you can find comfort in knowing that everyone DON'T deserve your mercy......JUST THE ONES THAT OWEYOU! 

"FOR IF THEY'VE DONE NOTHING TO YOU, YOU HAVE NO NEED TO BE MERCIFUL TO THEM!"

Colossians 3:17, 23 KJV

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. [23] And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

"GET RIGHT BEFORE YOU FIGHT!"

 BEFORE we put on the whole armor of God, we must understand...WHO empowers us to fight, WHY and WHAT we're fighting, and WHEN and HOW to fight! It's GOD that empowers us and we must NEVER fight any battle WITHOUT Him! ALWAYS wait on instruction. We're CONSTANTLY in a spiritual warfare and it'll take MORE than our might to fight & conquer the devil! But BEFORE we fight, we MUST ensure that our mind, body & soul align with Christ! We can't entangle ourselves with the cares of this world & hide behind the armor of God! Free your mind & keep God as your focal point! If you're distracted, how can you fight? 

"FOR AN ARMOR IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE SOLDIER!"

2 Timothy 2:4 KJV

No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

"DON'T BE SPIRITUALLY DEFENSELESS!"

 Salvation ISN'T enough to fight the devil! We MUST also have FAITH, RIGHTEOUSNESS, TRUTH, THE WORD OF GOD & PEACE! The attacks of the devil come NOT to test our knowledge, but our APPLICATION of our knowledge! He preys on the defenseless, and our FAITH is the FIRST line of defense and it's backed by the Word of God! If these falter, we lose the will to MAINTAIN righteousness, to uphold the truth, to spread peace and ultimately, lose our salvation and ability to STAND! Therefore, we must DAILY renew our strength because this process isn't always instantaneous! The devil WILL patiently wait for a gradual decline! 

"FOR POISON TAKEN ALL AT ONCE OR SPORADICALLY OVER TIME, STILL HAS THE SAME EFFECT!"

Ephesians 6:11-12 KJV

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

"HE FOUND ME IN MY MESS!"

 He picked me up from the miry (swamp, muddy) clay and placed my feet upon a rock! ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God! And NO sin is greater than the next! When you're at your lowest point, God is there, holding you, and waiting for you to let Him pick you up! Because He will NEVER give you more than you can bare. But for a release from burdens, you MUST let HIM carry them! STOP toting the weight of the world and the condemnation of PAST faults! Once you repent, God removes them FAR from you, never to be remembered! 

"FOR GOD DOESN'T CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU DID YESTERDAY, HE CONCERNED WITH WHAT YOUR HEART DOES TODAY!"

Song for the day:

Uncle Reece - My Mess (Audio) @UncleReece: http://youtu.be/gQNffDX4OfQ

Psalm 40:2 KJV

He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.