Today's Good News

AUGUST 13 – PRAY

08/13          Mark 11:24

I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.

PRAY
The admonition is to pray. We are to talk with the Lord 24/7. When you wake up in the night-pray. As you go on your way-pray. In all things and all situations pray. Then as we talk with the Father, having established a relationship of prayer our belief is established and we will receive what we pray about. Knowing God, we understand belief and our life is living out in surrender to the Father.

AUGUST 12 – POSSIBILITIES

08/12          Mark 9:23

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”

POSSIBILITIES

We lead lives of great possibilities. All around us are needy people. They need us. We can meet their need. Pray for the necessary things you will need to minister, and minister. Believe the Lord will empower and use you and He will. The key is to be equipped for the work and then to do the work. Sometimes our equipping is as we minister.

 

 

AUGUST 11 – PRAY

08/11          I Timothy 2:1-2

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.

PRAY

Please pray. Please pray for your family, friends, co-workers, leaders, nation and anyone else for whom the Lord guides you to pray. Pray for your church. Pray that the lost might be saved. Pray for your daily walk. Pray that the Lord will expand your ministry everyday. Please pray.

 

 

AUGUST 10 – TOGETHER

08/10          Matthew 18:19
“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.

TOGETHER
We are called to live with each other. Community is key in our Christian faith. Jesus calls us to live in harmony with one another. We are called as servants and not as rulers.

AUGUST 9 – STOP

08/09          Romans 12:12

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

STOP

Stop what you are doing and pray. When you face mountainous obstacles step one is to pray. Give it to the Lord and wait on Him. He will bring you the victory. It may not be what you want but it will be what the Lord wants.

AUGUST 8 – CALL

08/08          Psalm 145:18

The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.

CALL

Call on the Lord. Help is often a good starting point. Talk with Him. Read Scripture if you need direction. The important thing is that you talk with the Lord.

 

 

AUGUST 7 – LIGHT

08/07          Isaiah 60:1

“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the LORD rises to shine on you.

LIGHT
Jesus is the Light and His Light will fill you, guide you, strengthen you and see you through every thing you will ever face. Do not fear. Do not tremble when life looks like it is going to overrun you. Call upon Jesus and He will show you that the Lord is in control of your situation. The power of God is greater than the power of darkness for His light shines in the darkness and changes it to Godly light.

AUGUST 6 – LORD

08/06          Ephesians 6:12

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

LORD

HE is Lord. He is in control. He has won the victory. Do not fear for Jesus has already dealt with every trial and tribulation you face. The World is not in control of you. We are just passing through and Jesus is with us.

 

 

 

AUGUST 5 – HERE

08/05          Daniel 2:21

He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.

HERE

Jesus is HERE. He will be in your life, dealing with every aspect of joy and pain that you experience. He is your strength. He gives you wisdom. He is reminding you that your life counts and that no matter what you face He will be there with you. Jesus is Lord.

 

 

AUGUST 4 – LIVE

08/04          Isaiah 33:6

In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD will be your treasure.

LIVE

We can live our life with the sure knowledge that the Lord is faithful. He is faithful to save us unto eternity, to keep us saved, to give us wisdom, mercy, grace and wisdom so that we can live a life of joy and gratitude. An attitude of gratitude overcomes a multitude of hardship.