Todays Word Network

New Provision

2012-02-15T17:39:00.000-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus”

(Philippians 4:19, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

When the people of Israel were in the desert on the way to the Promised Land, God gave them manna to eat. That was good. It sustained them for a while, but it wasn’t permanent provision. Eventually, the manna stopped coming. The people had to move forward, and then God gave them quail. They were so excited. That fed them for a while, but it was also temporary.

See, God gave the Israelites temporary provision on the way to the Promised Land where they would have permanent provision. The fact that God had something much greater in store for their future is what kept them moving forward. God could have sustained them with manna or quail, but God is a god of increase. He works in seasons, and He always has something better in store.

Don’t get stuck in a rut and think that one way is going to last forever. Instead, stay open and be willing to change, make adjustments, make corrections or try something new. If the “manna” stops coming, don’t get upset. Just keep moving forward and be on the lookout for the new provision God has in store for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, You alone are the just and faithful God! Thank You for always providing for me. Thank You for leading and guiding me. I trust that You have good things in store for my future and choose to keep my eyes on You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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2012-02-15T07:15:00.000-08:00

Joel Osteen - Say 'NO' To Your Feelings

2012-02-14T07:40:00.000-08:00

Joel Osteen #527 - Praying Bold Prayers

2012-02-08T18:12:00.000-08:00

File it Away

2012-02-08T04:45:00.000-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, nor with things too profound for me”

(Psalm 131:1, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD

When things happen in your life that you didn’t plan, do you find yourself trying to reason it all out, or look for a “file,” so to speak, in your mind? What happens when you can’t find a “file” to put it in? What if you can’t make sense of it all?

Here’s the answer: Every one of us needs to create a file in our thinking called an “I Don’t Understand It” file. When things come up that don’t make sense and you can’t figure out, instead of getting frustrated or confused, simply put it in your “I Don’t Understand It” file and leave it alone. If you go through life trying to figure out why something bad happened, why it didn’t work out, why my child didn’t get healed, it’s going to cause you to be bitter. Part of trusting God means trusting Him when things don’t make sense, knowing that His plan is always for your good; knowing that He will reveal all things in His time — even if it means in eternity.

Here’s what I’ve learned. Don’t put a question mark where God has put a period. What the enemy meant for evil, God will ultimately use for your good. Keep moving forward because God loves you, God is for you, and He has a great plan for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Precious Lord, today I surrender my questions, I surrender my past, I surrender my need to have all the answers and choose to trust that You have all the answers. I will wait on Your timing to reveal Your ways to me and choose to press forward into the destiny You have prepared for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Let This Be Your Prayer

2012-02-07T00:07:00.001-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“...Nevertheless not my will, but Yours, be done”

(Luke 22:42b, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Like many people today, I have big dreams and goals. I have desires in my heart. But my prayer now is, “God, not my will, but let Your will be done.” If a door closes, it’s no big deal; I let it go. If my plans don’t work out, no big deal; I know God has something better. I’ve learned to not get so consumed by a dream that if it doesn’t happen my way, I get all bent out of shape.

Maybe you’ve gone through a disappointment. You don’t understand it. You could easily be bitter, live with a chip on your shoulder, and give up on your dreams. Realize today that God is at work in your life. He is directing your steps. What you thought was a setback is going to turn out to be a setup for a comeback! When you surrender your will to Him, when you humble yourself before Him, that’s when God can take you to another level.

Today, shake off the self-pity. Shake off the disappointment and realize that God has you in the palm of His hand. Know that He has good plans in store for your future, better than you could ever imagine! Trust Him with your whole heart today and every day!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Precious heavenly Father, today I surrender every area of my heart, mind and life to You. Have Your way in me. Do Your will in my life. Let everything I am bring glory to You in all things! I bless You today and always in Jesus’ name. Amen.

He’ll Get You Back on Track

2012-02-02T23:53:00.001-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths”

(Psalm 25:4, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Like most cars today, I have a navigation system. I can program it to take me to a certain location. All along the way, the announcer will give me instructions, “Turn left in a quarter of a mile. Take this freeway three miles. Exit in one mile.” But sometimes I don’t follow the directions. I may miss a turn, stop to get gas or go another way. The announcer doesn’t come on and start yelling at me and say, “What in the world are you doing? I told you to turn left! You ruined my plan.” No, the moment I get off course that GPS system immediately starts recalculating another plan. Within a few seconds, it will give me new directions.

It’s the same way with God. When you have a heart to please Him, you may miss an exit, you may make a wrong turn, but God has already recalculated another route. He’s still going to get you to where you’re supposed to be. He loves you with an everlasting love, and when you seek Him with your whole heart, no matter where you are in life, He’ll get you back on track!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, show me Your path, teach me Your ways. My heart’s deepest desire is to know You and to be known by You. You are my King, and I humbly submit my ways to You. Thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Joel Osteen #520 The Power of I AM

2012-02-01T15:56:00.000-08:00

How to Start the Day

2012-02-01T01:45:00.001-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing aloud on their beds”

(Psalm 149:5, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

As you woke up this morning, what was the first thing that went through your mind? Did you wake up with a song of praise on your lips?

When we start the day in worship, we start the day connected to Almighty God. When we live a lifestyle of praise, it shows that our faith is constantly in Him. We make glorifying God a priority. It’s not secondary, “Oh, if I have time.” No, you’re always talking about God’s goodness. You’re constantly telling your friends how God has blessed you. In your car, you’re singing songs of praise. At the office, under your breath, you’re thanking God for His favor. You get up in the morning and say, “God, I love You today. I praise You today. Thank You for another beautiful day.” Then, when you go to bed at night, you bless Him for His faithfulness!

Friend, when you have the high praises of God coming out of your mouth, the scripture says Almighty God will go to war against your enemies. Praise precedes the victory, so start the day right and live a lifestyle of praise!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You for Your good and precious promises to me! I choose to receive Your goodness by faith and sing a song of praise to You. I commit the day to You and make praising You a priority. Thank You for working on my behalf in Jesus’ name. Amen.

The Sacrifice of Praise

2012-01-31T00:55:00.001-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name”

(Hebrews 13:15, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Have you ever thought about what it means to continually offer up a sacrifice of praise? That word “sacrifice” means that it cost you something. It means doing something when you don’t feel like it. It’s when you say, “God, I’m hurting, but I give You praise.” “God, I’m lonely, but I give You praise.” “God, it wasn’t fair. They did me wrong, but I give You praise.”

When you praise God beyond your feelings, that’s when praise becomes your faith at work. That’s when praise becomes a weapon. Nothing gets God’s attention any more than when you call on Him in your time of trouble. When most people would become negative and bitter, you have a song of praise. You’re thanking God for who He is and what He will do in your life. You’re not talking about how big your problems are; you’re talking about how big your God is!

Today, understand that praise activates God’s power. He commands us to praise because it opens the door to His victory and blessing. No matter what is happening around you, worship Him! Declare His goodness and see His restoration in every area of your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, today I choose to praise You. I choose to give You glory no matter what’s happening in the world around me. I know that You are good and faithful, so I give You all the praise in Jesus’ name! Amen.

Say What?

2012-01-30T21:31:00.001-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak”

(2 Corinthians 4:13, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD

Scripture says, “The spirit of faith is in our words.” My question today is, “What’s coming out of your mouth?” Are you talking about how big your problems are, or are you talking about how big your God is?

As believers, our attitude should always be an attitude of praise — “Father, business may be slow, but I want to thank You that You’re supplying all of my needs.” “My circumstance may seem impossible, but thank You, God, that all things are possible with You!” We should always find a reason to give thanks!

This is what Jonah did. After complaining for eight verses, he had a change of heart in verse nine. He said, “God, in spite of my difficulties, I’m going to offer unto You the sacrifice of praise with a voice of thanksgiving.” While sitting in the belly of the whale, instead of complaining, he began to worship. The next verse says that the whale spit him out onto dry ground, and he went on to fulfill his destiny.

If you feel like you’re in the belly of a whale, if you feel trapped, if things seem dark, remember, praise always precedes the victory! Open your mouth and declare His praises! Say what the Word says and watch the breakthrough come to pass!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, I humbly come to You in the precious name of Jesus Christ. I commit my words and thoughts to You. I choose to say what the Word says. I choose to speak the truth and trust that You are working for my good in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Joel Osteen #522 Appreciating the People in Your Life

2012-01-27T01:12:00.000-08:00

Joel Osteen #525 - The Gracious Hand of God

2012-01-26T09:32:00.000-08:00

Joel Osteen #524 - You Are A No-Lack Person

2012-01-23T19:05:00.000-08:00

Joel Osteen #523 Staying Open for Change

2012-01-22T10:25:00.000-08:00

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2012-01-06T09:04:00.000-08:00

Perfect toward Him

2012-01-01T17:10:00.001-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“...I will walk within my house with a perfect heart”

(Psalm 101:2, NKJ)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

This time of year, people often take time to reflect and set goals for the New Year. But have you ever set “perfection” as a goal on your list?

Now, that may seem a little strange or unobtainable to many, but really, in God’s eyes perfection isn’t about performance. In fact, it isn’t about behavior at all. What God is looking for is a heart that is perfect toward Him. Scripture says that man looks on the outside, but God looks at the heart. That means that He is more pleased with someone who has a heart toward Him who may mess up than He is with someone doing all the right things for all the wrong reasons.

The condition of your heart is extremely important to God. When you have a right heart, you are humble before Him. You seek His ways. You get up each day with a desire to please Him. You submit every area of your life to Him, and you are willing to make adjustments and receive correction so you can grow and come up higher.

As you prepare for the coming year, make knowing Him your number one priority. Yield yourself to Him and let Him shape your character. Serve Him with all your might and let your heart be perfect toward Him!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, thank You for all of Your blessings in my life. I declare today that You are good and thank You for Your mercy. I set my heart and mind on You and ask that You have Your way in me. Help me to love You perfectly and keep me close to You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Joel Osteen #494 - Seeing People Through Eyes of Love

2011-12-29T19:39:00.000-08:00

Gifts for a King

2011-12-28T21:16:00.001-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“And on going into the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then opening their treasure bags, they presented to Him gifts — gold and frankincense and myrrh”

(Matthew 2:11 AMP)

TODAY’S WORD

Can you imagine what it must have been like for the Wise Men when they saw Jesus? He was just a child in a stable surrounded by animals, but these Wise Men recognized that He was the King of kings and the Lord of lords; the Savior of the world. Immediately, they fell on their faces to worship Him, but notice what they did next — they presented Him gifts as part of their worship. And they didn’t just give any old thing they had; they gave Him their absolute best — costly gold, frankincense and myrrh.

When we give Jesus our absolute best — our time, talent and resources, it is truly an act of worship. We are saying with our actions, “God, You mean more to me than anything. Because You are so awesome, I want to give You everything that I am.” It pleases Him when we come to Him with this attitude. When we draw near to Him with an open and humble heart, He draws near to us. Remember, when you give Him your best, He gives you His best in return.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, I humbly come to You, giving You all that I am. I honor You as King of kings and Lord of lords. I bless You today for You alone are worthy of my absolute best. I love You and thank You for sending Your Son Jesus, the perfect gift in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Lakewood Church

2011-12-27T23:59:00.000-08:00

2012 - Ephesians 1:19 Year

2011-12-27T22:34:00.000-08:00

In just a few days, a brand-new year will be upon us, and Victoria and I are believing a special promise over your life, found in Ephesians 1:19. It says this: “I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe...”

I want to encourage you to believe with us that God will pour out His incredible favor and power like never before. A new year brings new hope, new blessing and new opportunities. So get ready!

If you will position yourself to receive from God and choose in your heart to say “yes” to all that God wants to do through you, He promises you that you are headed for “greatness”.

No matter what others have told you, no matter how they made you feel, listen to what God is saying. He is saying that there is treasure on the inside of you. He is saying that you have something to offer that no one else has. He is saying you are unique and special!

Increasing your capacity to receive

2011-12-27T09:05:00.000-08:00

I wanna talk to you today, about increasing your capacity to receive. God has all kinds of great things in store for you. He has favor in your future, that you have never imagined. Hes got good breaks, new opportunities, the right people. God wants to take you to places that you ve never even dreamed off. But here is the key, God is limited by our capacity to receive.

For instance if you have a 1 gallon bucket, but I have 50 gallons to give you. The problem is not with the supply, the problem is you do not have the capacity to receive, if you get rid of the small container and get something larger, God can give you more. It’s the same principle with God. If we think, we have reached our limits, if we think the economy is too bad and we are gonna have a down year, if we think, we will never get well, like what the medical report says, Ever afford a house that we really want, its not that God has the resources, its not that he has the ability, the fact is our container is too small. Our thinking is limited, we have to enlarge our vision and make room for something to happen. Our attitude should be yes the economy is down, but I know God is still on the thrown. I know he has promotion & increase lined up for me. I know his favor surrounds me like a shield, I know wherever I go, goodness & mercy will follow me and so Im expecting for an extraordinary year. When you have that kind of an attitude, what do you do?, you are increasing your capacity to receive, thats when your going to see God show up and show out in unusual ways.

For some people, they go around with a small cup so to speak, others have traded in their cup and they’ve got a bucket, they are doing Ok, they are surviving and not planning on going much further & still others they’ve traded in the bucket they’ve got a barrel, there is one other group, this group is very unusual, these people believe for far and beyond favor. They believe that God is going to prosper them, even when there is a recession. They believe that their children will be mighty in the land. They are expecting for explosive blessings. They know down deep, supernatural increase is coming their way, so they don’t have a cup, they don’t have a bucket, they don’t have a barrel, they ve been coming to church too long, they’ve got a barn, they’ve got a whole warehouse. They are expecting God to open the windows of heaven, expecting supernatural opportunities, exponential increase.

It says in Psalms, “Open your mouth wide and I will fill it”. My question is “Do you have your mouth open wide?” what are you expecting. Well Jeba, I don’t think, I will ever meet my sales goals, this year, with the economy like it is. I don’t think I will ever get promoted, I am not that qualified. I don’t think I will ever get well. The problem is, your mouth is barely open. You are not expecting good breaks. You are not expecting increase. You are not expecting God to show up and turn it around and unfortunately you wont be disappointed.

The scripture says, Jesus said it, according to your faith it will be done with you. He might as well as said, if you have a cup, I will fill you with a cup level of blessing. You got a bucket? I will fill you with a bucket level of blessing, if you got a barn, in other words, if you will take the limits off of God, if you will believe for supernatural opportunities, if you will go out each day, expecting for far and beyond favor, you wont be disappointed.

Psalm 37:19 says, Even in famine, the righteous will have more than enough. When you have your mouth open wide, you are not expecting to pay your monthly mortgage payment. You are believing to totally pay your house off. To live totally debt free, that’s barn level living,

Let me ask you a question, do you go out each day knowing that favor is already in your future, or have you got stuck in a rut. This is what happened to the people of Israel, they were headed towards the promise land, they had big goals, big dreams, but along the way, they hit some set backs, had some disappointments, they got so discouraged, they gave up on their dreams, and just settled where they were. One day, God said to them, you have dwelt long enough on this mountain, I believe that God is saying that to each one of us. You’ve been where you are long enough. Some of you have held that cup, year after year, its how you were raised, its all you have known.i am asking you to increase your capacity to receive, that means your going to stretch your faith, your going to start thinking bigger, believing bigger, you are going to go beyond barriers that have held you back,and your going to give room for God to do something new. I've learnt that you ve got to give God permission to increase you. You’ve got to give God permission to prosper you.

Jesus said it like this, "You cant put new wine on old wine skin". He says, you cant go to a new level, with an old way of thinking, many of you are expecting God to do something new. When you hear this truth, that its gonna be a great year, that God has got more instore, something resonates on the inside, that’s your spirit person, coming into agreement with God. And very often our natural mind, will allow us talk us out of it. Your mind would say, its not going to happen for you. Your not going to have a great year, you know what the economy is like or your not going to get well, you saw what the medical report says. Your not going to get married, you’ve been single so long, just accept it. No, get rid of that old wine skin. Trade in that small container for something larger. This is a new season, whats happened in the past is over and done. You may been through some disappointments, tried, failed, it didn’t work out, that’s ok. God is still in control. Get a new vision for your life. Have the attitude, this is my year to go to a new level, this is my year to be totally healthy, this is my year to meet the person of my dreams.

If you will open your mouth wide, God says I will fill it. But it starts here, right here with us, with our capacity to receive, we cannot go around thinking thoughts of mediocrity, and expect to excel. We cant think thoughts of defeat, barely get by, help me to survive, and at the same time, expect God to fill us with abundance, the 2 don’t go together, get rid of that cup, trade in that bucket, throw away that barrel, and come over to the barn level, it says in Psalm 115, "The lord your God shall increase you and your family more and more." Increase has always been on Gods mind. His dream, is that we never get stuck at that one level. In fact Jesus said, he came that we might have life to the full, in abundance , till it overflows, you need to get that on the inside. Here is where im headed, 3 places, to a full life, to a abundant life an overflowing life. If you will stay in faith, no matter what container you put out there, God will cause it to overflow.

//Joel Osteens Story,

//I remember when I wrote my first book, your best life now,

It says in proverbs 29:18, if people cant see what God is doing, they stumble, in other words, if you don’t have that vision for increase, if your not expecting favor, if your kind of just satisfied with what you are, then you will live below your privileges. But if you will get a vision, not of only who you are, the child of the most high, but a vision of what your entitled to, and you go out expecting for supernatural opportunities and favor, it goes on to say, if you can see what God has revealed, you will be the most blessed, notice not average blessed, not good enough blessed, as the child of the most high, you were entitled to be the most blessed.

Well you say, Jeba, I never get any good breaks, I will not be able to pay my house off. Never get out of debt, never get well, No your vision is limited, Im trying to tell today to understand, the great things God has in store, the amazing places he is going to take you. The incredible opportunities he has in your future, because I know, if your vision increases, then your capacity to receive increases, and that’s when the most high will pour out blessings, to where you say, I am not a little blessed, im not average blessed, I have to say, I am most blessed.

Well if you say, Joel, are you one of those prosperity ministers. No I am not a prosperity minister, but I can tell you this, I am not a poverty minister. I cannot find one place in the scripture, where it says, we have to drag around defeated, depressed, barely making it, always just scrapping by, it is just the opposite, you remember those three things, the abundant life, a full life, and an overflowing life, you and I are supposed to be examples of what it means to live for the true and the living God, everywhere we go we should be so blessed, we should look so good, so sharp, we should be so kind, so friendly, so generous. People may say, what is it with them, they always look good, they are always friendly, they are always in a good mood, People should want what we have.

If I bought my 2 children up here, today, with their clothes are ragidy, holes in their pants, nothings ironed, hairs messed up, long dry faces, first thing you will think, is what kind of a father is he?. Why would he let his kids go around like that. It’s a poor reflection on me. It’s the same principle with our God, it doesn’t bring him any honor, when we supposed to go around defeated, depressed, barely getting by, no matter where you are, no matter what level your at, you need to put your shoulders back, hold your head up high, put a smile on your face, carry yourself with confidence, you are a child of the most high God. You may have only one suite, one dress, one outfit, you need to clean it, iron it, and wear it like your on top of the world.

It says here, in Romans 5:17, we are terrained in life as Kings, when God looks at us, he doesn’t see us defeated, barely getting by, just take the left over positions, not at all, God sees you as a King, he sees you as a Queen, you have his royal blood flowing through your veins, you and I are suppose to reign in life, you know what that word, reign means?. It means your time in power. God said, we are terrained, how long? In life,that means, as long as your live, that is your time for power, you don’t have a 2 year term like a Mayor, a 4 year term like a President, your term is to reign Every single day, to be victorious, to rise to new levels, to accomplish great things And on those days, where you don’t feel like a king, you don’t feel like a queen, if you could remember to just reach down and check your pulse, and as long as you feel something beating, you can say, what do you know, its still my time to reign. Let that be a reminder to put on a new attitude, and sometimes you have to do this by faith, you may not feel victorious, it may not look like your blessed, but I like what somebody said, you've got to fake it until you make it, by faith you need to walk like a king, talk like a king, think like a king, dress like a king and smile like a king. Don’t go by what you see, go by what you know, there is royalty in your DNA, you have the blood of a winner, you were created to reign in life.

To many people are living below their privileges , its because their vision has been clouded, by past mistakes, disappointments, how they were raised, they don’t feel like royalty, they don’t think they will be successful, really accomplish what Gods, put in their heart, but I believe today, as I am speaking faith into you, something is happening on the inside, new seeds are taking root, strongholds that may have kept you back for years, even right now are being broken, you need to rise up and say that’s it. Im not settling where I am, I know, that’s its still my time of power, yes I may have taken a break for a little while, but ive got an announcement, Im still coming back, im gonna start stepping up to who God created me to be . When you really understand your God given position, the fact that you were created to reign, its still your time of power, those negative mindsets, cannot stand, as you renew your mind, a transformation is taking place, your vision is increasing today, I believe even right now, you are making room for God to do more, the good news in God is ready to pour out more, it doesn’t matter what has happened in the past, what matters is your future, don’t live below your priveledges, you are not created to be average, God put a crown of favor on your head, he has destined you to do great things, you may not have seen it yet, but if you will stay in faith and make room for it, the most high says, you are going to be most blessed, your going to have the most peace, the most friends, the most fulfillment, the most resources, the most wisdom the most opportunity, most blessed means, you will not lack in any good area.

Some of you today, you’ve got to give God permission to increase you, You have given, you have served, you have honored him. The only thing, that is holding you back is a limited mindset, maybe you have tried and struggled, and it didn’t work out, I don’t know, I talked to people, they don’t feel or deserved to be blessed, because of past mistakes, you got to shake all of that off. Dare to believe, get rid of that cup, get rid of that bucket, get rid of that barrel, God has a barn load full of blessings, instore for each one of you.

Joels Father - John Osteen.

This is what my Father had to do. Daddy was raised in a extremely poor environment, that’s all he had ever known, he developed this limited mindset, really it is a poverty mentality, it had been engraved in him, he loved God and he was a good person, early on he didn’t have any vision for increase, he thought barely getting by and struggling was his life, he didn’t want to complain about it and so he accepted it. When he first started pastoring, this was more than 60 years ago,

My daddy, his capacity to receive was limited, he had embraced that little cup for so long, he could not fathom having a bucket, or a barrel, much less a barn, here God was trying to do something new. God was trying to expand him, but he had that old wine skin. One gentleman handed him the cheque of 1000$, daddy took it by the corner, the very tip, like there was something wrong with it, like it was poison, he said oh no brother, I could never receive this for myself, I must put it in the church treasury, he walked over and when he dropped it in the offering plate, right when he let it go, he felt sick to his stomach. Why was that?.

God has put something on the inside of everyone of us, that says, we are supposed to be blessed, we are supposed to rise higher, we are supposed to leave an inheritance, to our childrens children. My father eventually learned this truth. He shook of that poverty mindset, and he began to increase his capacity to receive. He inherited a cup, he got rid of it and put a bucket . God filled it up. He put a barrel out there, God increased him. He developed this more than enough, barn level mentality. We wouldn’t be here today, if he was willing to breakout of the cup.

Your relatives may have handed you a cup, maybe your parents, the people you grew up with, handed you that cup but, that does not have the limits for your life. You need to draw the line in the sand, where I am is not where I am staying. I may have been handed this cup, but im trading it in, not for a bucket, not for a barrel. I am going for the Gold. I have my sites set on that barn. And now as you increase your capacity to receive, God is going to open up supernatural doors. He is going to give you new ideas, he is going to bring talent out of you, that you’ve never even had. Don’t live with a narrow vision. Don’t think that you have reached your limits. You would not be alive if you’ve not had increase in your future. Get rid of that old wine skin. You may have victories in your past. But you haven’t seen anything yet. You haven’t touched the surface of what God has in store. He has levels of blessings in your future, that are going to amaze you.

Its like this little frog that I heard about, he was born in the bottom of the well, it was just a small circular well, like you will see in a typical rural area farm, and just he and his family live there, he was so content everyday, splashing around, to play in the well, he thought life is good. We've got all the water in the world to ourselves, it just doesn’t get any better than this. And as it got a little bit older, he noticed the light at the top of the well. He wondered what was up there. One day he got his confidence up. He climbed the side of the well. Very cautiously when he got to the top. He peeped over the well, low and behold the first thing that he saw, was a pond, he couldn’t believe it. It was thousands of times bigger than what he had. He hopped a little further, and he came to a Lake, he stood there in amazement, he hopped a little bit further, and he eventually, he came to the Ocean, he looked left and right, as far as he could see, from miles and miles, there was water. He began to realize how limited his thinking was. He thought he had it all, but all he really had, was a drop in the bucket, compared to what God wanted him to enjoy, and in the same way, Gods dream for your life, is so much bigger, so much better, than you could even imagine, if God showed you, what he had instore, it will boggle your mind.

But so many times its like this little frog. Our thinking is limited. We've been enclosed in our environment, all we've learnt is a certain level of living, a certain way of thinking, to often we get satisfied, this is just my lot in life, but could it be that God has oceans for you to enjoy, but your staying in a little pond, thinking that you have it all. Could it be that you have a cup mentality, yet God is standing over by a big barn that has your name on it. Im asking you to go a little further, than you used to going. Dare to do like that little frog, and look out over the edge. Get a bigger vision for your life. Believe for bigger things. Your best days are not in your past, they are still in your future.

It says in Psalms 35:27, let them say continually, let the Lord be magnified, who takes pleasure in the prosperity of his children. Notice, they were supposed to go around saying this. Let God be magnified, he takes pleasure, in prospering them. I believe that one reason, that they have say it all the time, that’s because when God hears something long enough, it gets down on the inside, we start to believe, and it starts to affect our vision. All through the day, they’ve heard themselves declaring favor over their lives. Saying God takes pleasure in the prospering me, they were saying in effect, I am coming up higher, im coming out of debt, new doors are opening, God is restoring my marriage, my health is improving, what were they doing, they were increasing their capacity to receive. We’ve got to do the same thing, speak that favor over your life. Somebody asked you how you are doing, no matter how you feel, you need to tell him, I am blessed and highly favored. And you might as well add, and im going to have a supernatural year.

Friends God takes pleasure in prospering you. Will you get this down in your spirit. God wants you to rise higher. Some of you are stuck in a rut. Maybe like my father, you come from generations of lack, defeat and constantly struggling. Your just about to accept, that’s the way its always going to be. Well you got to get rid of that old mindset. Make a decision today, you are coming out of the well, coming out of the pond, coming out of the lake, and you are headed straight towards the ocean, you are going to enjoy the fullness of what God has in-store. Remember you were created to reign. You are a king, you are a queen. And your time of power is still in session. And if you open your mouth wide, God is going to fill it. You may not see how it could happen, but that’s ok , God has a way. He has explosive blessings, that can thrust you to a whole new level.

One touch of Gods favor, can take you from the well, to right over the ocean, and if you will take the limits off of God, and make room for his to do something new, then your not going to have an average year, your not going to have a mediocre year, your going to have a supernatural year. Your going to see supernatural breaks, supernatural healing, supernatural deliverance, supernatural restoration, supernatural opportunities, supernatural connections, God is going to unleash supernatural increase in your life, when you look back, your going to be able to say, 2010 was my year to shine, it was a supernatural year. Do you receive it today...

I want to give you an opportunity to make Jesus the Lord of your life.

Say, Lord Jesus, I repented my sins, come into my heart, I make you my Lord and savior,

If you’ve prayed that simple prayer, we believe that you are born again. Keep God first place in your life, he will take you to places that you’ve never dreamed off.

Joel Osteen - You are Closer to your Miracle than you Think

2011-12-27T01:32:00.000-08:00

Wise Men Still Seek Him

2011-12-26T23:59:00.001-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding”

(Proverbs 9:10, NIV)

TODAY’S WORD

After Jesus was born, the Bible tells us in Matthew chapter two that Wise Men came from the East to bow before Him and worship Him. They went to great lengths just to get a glimpse of the Child and traveled a long distance for many months, following the star. When they saw Him, they were so overwhelmed. The scripture says they fell on their faces to honor and worship Him.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. That means that we should have a reverential honor and respect for Him — just like the Wise Men did. We are wise when we set everything else in life aside in order to seek Him. We are wise when we worship Him and give Him everything that we are. We are wise when we take time to honor Him. Remember, God is a rewarder of the people who diligently seek after Him. As you continue to put Him first in all you do, you’ll increase in wisdom and discernment, and you’ll move forward into the life of blessing He has in store for you.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, today I choose wisdom by choosing to honor You. I put You first in my heart, my mind, my emotions and my actions. Show me Your ways that I may walk with You and acknowledge You in everything I do in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prince of Peace

2011-12-24T02:30:00.000-08:00

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”

(Isaiah 9:6 NIV)

TODAY’S WORD

The Bible calls Jesus the Prince of Peace. That means He is the ruler of peace. He is the ultimate peace. Having His peace is not like having the peace the world has; His peace is permanent. It never changes, and it can never be taken away.

It’s interesting that the word “peace” literally means “to set at one again.” In other words, when we are one with the Father, when we line up our thoughts, our words and our actions with Him through the blood of Jesus Christ, we will experience His peace in our lives. Anytime you find that you don’t have peace about something on the inside of your heart, when you feel an uneasiness, that’s a sign that you should stop and pray and make sure you are in line with God’s direction. Remember, His plans are for your good. He leads you by peace and fills you with His joy. When you choose His ways, you become one with Him and experience His peace and blessing all the days of your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, thank You for filling me with Your peace and joy. Have Your way in my heart and remove anything that displeases You. Help me to clearly hear Your voice so I can walk in all of Your ways in Jesus’ name. Amen.