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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“You crown the year with Your bounty and goodness…” (Psalm 65:11, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Are you seeing the goodness of God overflowing in your life today? If you´ll look with your eyes of faith, you´ll see that He´s already crowned your year with His goodness. In other words, you have been especially chosen; you are marked to receive His goodness.
And when God crowns you with His goodness, it doesn´t matter what´s going on around you. It doesn´t matter what´s happening in the economy, in the job market, or the housing market. God´s crown of favor and blessing cannot be moved. You are the head and not the tail; above only and not beneath.
Are you ready to receive His crown today? Are you ready to walk in the authority you´ve already been given? When you choose to receive and acknowledge His blessings by faith, you open the door for His bounty, His supernatural blessing to overwhelm you in every area of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
by Joel Osteen
Not long ago, a man was telling me about how he felt as if he had wasted the first forty years of his life. He had come from a good family. He was bright and had all kinds of opportunity in front of him, but he ended up a cocaine addict. He told me, “Joel, I don’t even really remember the first part of my life. I was so high and so messed up. I ruined my marriage. I blew my education.”
At one point, he thought his life was over, but today things are different. Now he’s in his early fifties, his family is back together, and he has a good job. In fact, he volunteers for us every weekend. He said, “I never dreamed God would give me another chance. I never dreamed I could be this fulfilled.”
As we approach the holiday weekend, a time when we celebrate our freedom in America, I want to remind you that no matter where you are in life or what has happened in your past, it’s never too late for God to set you free from any bondage that may be holding you back. It’s never too late for Him to turn things around. It’s never too late to break that addiction; never too late to have good relationships; never too late to fulfill your dreams.
The scripture says that as believers in Jesus, God is always at work in us. But it’s also up to us to “work out” our salvation. In other words, we have to take steps of faith to work with God in the process of our freedom. We work out what He works in. Keep believing, keep hoping, keep praying, keep attending church, keep forgiving, keep declaring His Word over your life. The more you take steps toward your spiritual development, the more of His strength and power you’ll see at work in your life.
If you feel like you’ve wasted years or lost opportunities, if you feel like there’s something holding you back, now is the time to experience the true freedom that Jesus came to give. Open your heart to Him in faith and ask Him to show you the path toward victory.
Put your hope and trust in Him. Believe that He will turn things around for your good and watch His freedom come to every area of your life!
Today is July 6th. It is the day of my birth. It is the day that I came into this wonderful planet called earth. I did not expect that I would exist in this world. But thank God that He had given me the opportunity to allow me to live in this magnificient creation of God called Earth.
I thank God that I reached the age of 34 years old.
I thank God that I am still very much alive and kicking.
I thank God that He blessed me beyond I could ever imagine.
I thank God for using me in His kingdom.
I thank God I have a personal relationship with Him.
I thank God that He saved me.
I thank God for all the good things He has done in my life since the day I was born until the day I celebrated my birthday today.
Glory to God and peace to all people on earth!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11
by Joel Osteen
Not long ago, I heard a story about a woman who had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She was married with two children and was very afraid. She was doing her best to stay positive and hopeful, but it was very difficult. The doctors gave her a 15% chance of surviving. She continued to pray and believe God, and she had good friends and family supporting her.
One day, a friend gave her a small, gray rock that had the words, “Expect a Miracle” written on it. When she received that rock, something leaped on the inside of her. As she looked at it, she could feel her faith being ignited. She knew right at that moment that the message was directly for her. She believed she was going to get well.
From that day forward, the woman carried that simple, little rock with her everywhere she went. All through the day she had it in her pocket or in her purse, and at night she would put it on her beside table.
The rock itself wasn´t anything special, but it served as a reminder that God was working behind the scenes to restore her health. It helped her to keep her faith focused on God and His miracle–working power in her life.
Over time, the woman went through chemotherapy and several major surgeries. After months of fighting the good fight of faith, it was time to determine if the treatment had helped. The doctors were going to biopsy her in 100 different places in her body where they thought the cancer could have spread. They already told her not to get her hopes up since there was little to no chance that she would be completely cancer free, but she went into surgery with an attitude of faith and her little rock right by her side. When she woke up, she saw a beautiful older woman dressed in a very bright, white dress standing next to her bed. She assumed the older woman was a nurse. The older woman said in a very kind voice, “Are you the lady who´s expecting a miracle?”
A bit groggy from the surgery, the woman thought, “How does this lady know anything about me?” She said, “Yes, I am.” The older woman handed her a small plaque that said, “Miracles Happen Every Day.”
When the woman received the plaque, she felt God´s presence like never before. She felt warmness and a tingling flowing throughout her body. The next thing she remembered was waking up and seeing her husband standing over her with a big smile. He said, “Honey, the results are in. The doctors did not find any cancer in your body.”
That woman never found out who the older woman in the bright, white dress was, but she still has the plaque on her wall at home, “Miracles Happen Every Day.”
I encourage you today, no matter what you may be facing, no matter what anyone else says; choose to believe what God says. Expect a miracle. Let your actions show that your faith is in God because with God all things are possible. Miracles happen every day!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“You have been set free from sin…” -(Romans 6:18, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
This weekend, we celebrate Independence Day in America. July 4, 1776 was the day America declared independence from Britain, but the battle for freedom went on until 1783—seven years later. Even though the people declared their freedom in 1776, they had to stand and fight for many years before the British would accept and recognized the United States of America.
In the same way, we have to declare our freedom and determine to stand against the opposing forces in our lives. We have to declare our freedom from addiction, poverty, sickness, and lack. We have to stand and fight until we fully experience that freedom and peace that God has promised.
I love what the early colonists did once they signed the Declaration of Independence. They read it out loud in public. They published it in the newspaper. They spread the word. They continued to declare and celebrate even though they were in the midst of the battle.
Whatever battle you may be facing today, declare that you are free. Declare that you are an overcomer. Celebrate the victory that is on its way! As you stand strong and celebrate your freedom, you will experience His victory and true freedom all the days of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Today 2nd of July 2009, thursday, is another fantastic day for me. I got another checque from my internet business. I am so glad about it. Imagine, all the hard work and smart work you did in your home based internet business, you will really harvest what you sow. As the Bible says, “a time to sow and a time to reap.”
God is so good. I give all the praises and glory to Him!
Here’s my check from my home based internet business:
To know more about my home based internet business, just CLICK HERE
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Do the people around you see your light shining? Do they know you are a believer by your actions? Are you setting the bar in your office? Can people see your good works?
I know people who can quote half the Bible and pray two hours a day, but they have no influence or credibility because they’re sloppy in the workplace. They’re always late or wasting time. They’re not productive. They’re not efficient. No one will even listen to them.
I heard somebody say, “Your performance gives you a platform.” When you excel in what you do, that gets people’s attention. The way to gain respect, the way to gain influence is to develop your character and skills in such a way that people want what you have. They may not agree with what you believe, but when you are the best in your company, they can’t argue with that. You’ve earned their respect, not by your words, but by your spirit of excellence.
I encourage you today, don’t settle for mediocrity. You are a child of the Most High God. Make the decision today to let your light shine and bring Him glory in everything you do!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
by Bo Sanchez
One day, I attended Mass and the priest was in a hurry.
He either was very tired. Or had diarrhea.
Because he was going through the motions and doing it quickly.
So very different from my friend Bishop Honesto Ongtioco.
For years, I’ve admired how the good bishop celebrates Mass. He does it with so much passion. Like he speaks every word with fire. And he acts every gesture with love.
Two weeks ago, I had lunch with this great man.
I asked him why he does his Masses this way.
He said something so profound, I’ll never forget it.
He said, “I always imagine every Mass to be my first Mass and my last Mass.”
For me, the key word is imagine.
He added, “What if I died in my sleep tonight? I really don’t know, do I?”
Today, I invite you to take a very special 30-Day Retreat with me.
No, I’m not asking you to go to a Retreat House with me. You’ll just do it wherever you are. (I’ll talk more about it later.)
Using the power of your imagination, you’ll allow death to be your teacher.
Let me tell you how…[To continue reading, please CLICK HERE]
by Joel Osteen
The Scripture tells us about a man who was paralyzed and couldn´t walk at all. One day, he heard that Jesus was in town teaching in a nearby house. This man knew that if he could just get to Jesus, he would be made whole. So the man convinced four of his friends to carry him on his bed over to that house. The only problem was that when they arrived, it was so crowded that they couldn´t even get in the door.
What a disappointment. What a letdown. I´m sure those men were tired by this time. They could have easily gotten discouraged and thought, “Too bad. It´s not going to happen.” But not the paralyzed man, he was determined! He wasn´t going to let anything stop him from getting to Jesus. I can just imagine his four friends turning around to take him back home when he says, “No, no. We´re not going home just yet. There has to be a way! I´m not leaving until I get my miracle!”
This man understood that you are closest to your victory when you face the greatest opposition. He wasn´t about to give up. He said to his friends, “I´ve got an idea—take me up on the roof, cut a hole in it, and lower me down so I can have a front row seat right in front of Jesus.” Those four men hoisted him up on the roof and did exactly that. And do you know how Jesus responded? He wasn´t upset because they made a mess. He wasn´t frustrated because they interrupted His message. No, it says that He saw their faith and instantly healed the man!
You know, a lot of people give up when they face opposition. They see the “crowds” and turn around and go home. “Oh, I tried but they told me no.” “I tried to get my degree, but the college was full.” “I tried to get that new home, but they wouldn´t give me a loan.” “I tried to quit this addiction, but it´s just too hard.” No, you´ve got to be more determined than that. You have to have a “never say die” attitude. Don´t stop trying. Keep pressing through because just like this paralyzed man, you are close to your miracle!
Friend, no matter what you may be going through today, no matter how you may be feeling or what you may be facing, remember there is victory in store for you. Maybe the door has been closed, maybe it seems like there are crowds of people in the way, but if you can´t get through the door, why don´t you try the window? Better yet, why don´t you be bold like this man, and just go through the roof?
Keep trying, keep believing, keep hoping, keep pressing into Jesus because you are closer than you think to the miracles He has in store for you!