~ NEWNESS of LIFE ~

2 Corinthians 5:17

IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION; THE OLD HAS GONE, THE NEW HAS COME.

~ I became my own only when I gave myself to Another ~ By: C.S. Lewis

Weekly Psalm ~ Have Mercy Upon Me O Lord!

Psalm 51:1-4 (KJV) ~ (1) Have Mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto thy multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. (2) Wash me throughly from mine iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. (3) For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. (4) Against thy, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.

Psalm 51:1-4 (AMP) ~ (1) Have Mercy upon me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to the multitude of your tender mercy and loving-kindness blot out my transgressions. (2) Wash me thoroughly(and repeatedly) from my iniquity and guilt and cleanse me and make me wholly pure from my sin! (3) For I am conscious of my transgressions and I acknowledge them; My sin is ever before me. (4) Against You, You only, have i sinned and done that which is evil in Your sight, so that You are justified in Your sentence and faultless in Your judgment.

Words of Wisdom

It is God and Him alone that can forgive us of our transgressions and acts of sin. If you repent of your wrong doing/sinful acts, He is faithful and just to forgive you. His Mercy awaits our repentance, it follows us on our daily journey. God will wash and cleanse you from all uncleanliness and it will be as if you've never done it. It's each individuals responsibility to stay clean! Why waddle in sin out of guilt, when you can ask for forgiveness and move ahead? Remember, God is just when He sentence and faultless when He judge, so whatever the verdict may be, GOD KNOWS BEST!

Quote:

~ Happy is the Man/Woman that has asked for forgiveness for He/She has become CLEAN!!!

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, I ask forgiveness of all I've said, thought and done against you and your will. Create in me a clean heart and renew the right and constant spirit within me. I thank you for your grace and mercy and for washing me clean from all my sin and iniquities. I could do nothing and would be nothing if it wasn't for you being on my side. I ask that you continue to make me whole in your precious Son Jesus name I pray, AMEN and AMEN!

WEEKLY PSALM ~ My Refuge My Strength

Psalm 46:1 (KJV) ~ God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1 (AMP) ~ God is our refuge and strength (mighty and impenetrable to temptation), a very present and well-proved help in trouble.

WORDS of WISDOM
As children of God, we must understand that trial and err are going to happen, and what we go through or must endure doesn't really matter but what does matter is how we go through, our actions and attitudes will tell the story. It's always easier to conquer and overcome when we know that you have back up. Well, our Heavenly Father is our refuge, He's our protection from danger or pursuit and not only is he our refuge but He's our strength for when we are weak. He is strong and carries our heavy burdens, and evil nor wrong doing can penetrate or come nigh unto our God. God is a present help when we are in trouble. I love how the AMP says it, "Present and well-proved help." God has been well proved to do just what He says. We don't have a reason to fear if we know that God is a present help when trouble should arise and that He cant even be penetrated by any of it, wow! Know, that is better than being protected by Batman or Superman - they are good at what they do as fictional heroes, but as good as they are, they can only be in one place at a time. God is not fictional and He's ever-present, everywhere and at all times,

QUOTE:
There is nothing man-made that can or will protect you like GOD, so lean and depend on HIM!

PRAYER:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for being my refuge and strength, and a present help in times of trouble. For this reason I will not be fearful, but I will trust, lean and depend on you in Jesus name, AMEN!

Weekly Psalm ~ WHO WILL ABIDE

Psalm 15:1 (KJV) ~ Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy Holy Hill?

Psalm 15:1 (AMP) ~ LORD, WHO shall dwell (temporarily) in your tabernacle? Who shall dwell (permanently) on your Holy Hill?

Words of Wisdom:

Question asked, WHO shall abide and WHO shall dwell? Well, to be honest on a personal note, each individual know where their dwelling place shall be. My prayer is that all of God's children get in a place and have a relationship with our Heavenly Father so that we SHALL abide in His tabernacle and SHALL dwell in His Holy Hill. There are requirements to dwell and be in the presence of our Heavenly Father, we cant have just no any kind of attitude, we cant do or have things our way and we definitely cant be without relationship!

Quote:

~ Obey the Lord and stand still that you may dwell in His Holy Hill ~

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, My desire is to abide in your tabernacle and to dwell in your holy hill. You word says that if I delight myself in you, that you will give me the desires of my heart. As I begin to delight in you even the more Father I ask that I become more like you in your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen!

Note To Readers

Blessings in Jesus name,

Praying all is well, I just wanted to inform you that our "Daily Psalm" will no longer be daily for now but instead will be a "Weekly Psalm". I will post a Weekly Psalm every Tuesday due to the high demand of my homeschooling my kids. Yes, that's right it's that time of the year again I have two middle schoolers and one high schooler - HELP me Father in Jesus name, lol.

Be blessed in Jesus Name!

Daily Psalm ~ DON'T BE A FOOL

Psalm 14:1 (KJV) ~ The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.


Psalm 14:1 (AMP) ~ The (empty headed) fool has said in his heart, there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable deeds; there is none that does good or right.


WORDS of WISDOM
Can you believe there are people in this world that says and believe in their heart that there is no God? Well, yes they exist and bible calls them fools! They are considered empty headed fools, cant even comprehend the truth. Scripture also says that none of them do good or right and their deeds are an abomination. Thanking God today that He had enough mercy on me to where I am able to die to self fulfillment and recognize that there is an higher power which is God and that nothing would exist without Him. Arent you glad that you've come to the knowledge of the omnipotent, all powerful God? GIVE HIM THANKS!


QUOTE
A fool has said, there is no God but a wise man know that God Is!


PRAYER
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for the knowledge and wisdom to know that without you I would cease to be, I pray for those that have said there is no God that they come to the knowledge of you and respent of their evil deeds. I thank you and give you glory, honor and praise in Jesus name, AMEN!

Daily Psalm ~ Trusting In His Mercy

Psalm 13:5 (KJV) ~ But I have trusted in thy Mercy, my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalm 13:5 (AMP) ~ But I have trusted, leaned on and been confident in your mercy and loving-kindness; my heart shall rejoice and be in High Spirits in your salvation.

Words of Wisdom
Trust is a powerful thing and hard to get back once broken. Webster defines Trust as: belief in the honesty, reliability of another, one trusted, responsibility, put in the care of, and hope - I love all of these but it's awesome to know that when we trust God we are in His care! He is faithful to care for those that are His. We must learn to trust in God's mercy, knowing that His mercies are new every day. When going through put yourself in God's care for it is only Him that can save us from all that comes against us. Trust in God's mercy a rejoice in His salvation. We serve a God that has drawn us with His loving-kindness, who wouldn't trust a God like this?

Quote:
Trust is fragile, therefore it's imperative that we handle it with care!

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for your mercy and salvation, I put my trust in you and not in man, with your loving kindness you have drawn me. Teach me to love, serve, worship and honor you with my whole heart that I may be pleasing in your sight, I thank you and give you glory, honor and praise in Jesus name, AMEN!

Wednesday's Psalm ~ HIS WORDS ARE TRUE

Psalm 12:6 (KJV) ~ The Words of the Lord are pure Words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

Psalm 12:6 (AMP) ~ The Words and promised of the Lord are pure Words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over.

Words of Wisdom
Do you know or have ever known someone that you honest to the point where you could "ALMOST" believe their words to the letter? You believed everything they said or say to a certain level but there was always that little bit of doubt or something happened to where their words became doubtful (whether out of their control or not) you became unsure of their words. Well, we have someone that we have to never be unsure of His Words, the words of the Lord are pure! His words are truth and when He speaks it come to pass. His words are tried as silver and purified seven times over, meaning there is nothing fake or fictitious when it comes to the words of the Lord. We serve a God that is so powerful, His words are immediately backed up with actions, just because we don't see it, we tend to be doubtful. Why mankind is so easily persuaded by the words of man quicker than the words of the Lord is beyond me but I encourage you to trust and know that the Words of the Lord SHALL not return void. If He says it, it shall come to pass for His words are pure, true and COMPLETE!

Quote
When standing on Word of the Lord, you have a stable balance!

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for all that you have, is and will do for me and my family. I trust and believe that your words are pure tried as silver. I know every word that you have spoken unto me shall come to pass, give me strength to endure the duration of the wait and that I get not weary nor fall by the wayside, I thank you and give you praise in your Son Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

Tuesday Psalm ~ WHERE ARE THE GODLY MEN?

Psalm 12:1 (KJV) - Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men

Psalm 12:1 (AMP) - HELP, LORD! For principled and godly people are here no more; faithfulness and the faithful vanish from among the sons of men.

Words of Wisdom
First of all I would like to thank God for the "FAITHFUL FEW", "THE REMNANT" that's willing and obedient to the Will and Purpose of God. In Ps 12:1 it says, that the godly men cease and it's hard to find a faithful person among the sons of men. Personally I can see why judgment will start in the House of God, because so many have gone astray, they are preaching but denying the power, teaching but denying the power, singing & etc but denying the power of God and when this happens righteousness has ceased. Many have their personal agenda's and therefore are not faithful to God nor the things of God. The godly man ceaseth because many have made it about something or someone other than God! As I stated earlier, I thank God for the Remnant, those who are willing and determined to stand for righteousness and keep faithfulness running free constantly in the presence of men. The ungodly and the unfaithful shall be judged of God!

Quote:
O Children, where is your Righteousness and why has faithfulness gone far from you?

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that the godly men be restored and that faithfulness will scream from the housetops. I seek to do your complete will, help me Lord not to cease from a godly manner and teach me to be faithful all of my days. Father I ask your help to be an overcomer of all things to to be counted among the Remnant of your people. I thank you and give you all the glory in your Son Jesus name, Amen!

CONNECTED TO THE SOURCE

John 1:1-5 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] The same was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. [4] In him was life; and the life was the light of men. [5] And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

~ Have you ever plugged in a television or any other electrical object and it worked without first ordering and having the power turned on by the main source? I don't think so! You can plug objects in and turn the light switch on all day long but if the electricity has not been turned from the main source, its to no avail. There is still darkness and a lot of non working electrical objects.

~ Here's another example; a cell phone after being fully charged may last up to 3 hrs with constant use (give or take), within that time limit the life span is shortened, weakened and if not connected back to the main source will soon die. I've noticed with my cell phone that when the battery is low, it gives me a warning and that a quick charge rejuvenates it, but while it may power up the life span of the battery is shortened and damaged. Therefore quick charges are not good, they still don't last all that long and it damages the life of the battery, it becomes immune to quick charges. If this activity is continued a whole new battery will be needed altogether.

~ There are so many people that fall weak and even die because their connection to the main source is weak or not connected at all. They begin to treat their Spiritual Life as if it were a cell phone. They try to live off of "QUICK CHARGES" not realizing (or not caring) that they are doing more harm than good to themselves. For example, they pray just enough to get an answer or eat just enough Word to make it through a situation, go to the house of God on special occasions or during hard times. It's time out for quick charges when it comes to the Children of God! NO MORE QUICK CHARGES!

~ God is the "Main Source" and Jesus is our "Connection". God created all things and nothing would exist without Him. Life is in Him and He's the source of all being. He's the source of every situation, every circumstance and every detail. God is our "Power Company" and Jesus connects us, if we stay connected, we'll never be in darkness. The light will always shine and darkness will not be able to come nigh unto you. The Power sent the Connection (God sent His Son) that we may have life and have it more abundantly. Only those who are connected will benefit from being connected to the Main Source.

~ You don't have to worry about your light going out if you stay connected to the Main Source!~

~ In order to stay rejuvenated, we must stay connected to the Main Source!~

Thursday Psalm ~ IN THE HANDS OF MERCY

Psalm 9:13 (KJV) ~ Have mercy upon me, O Lord, consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death.

Psalm 9:13 (AMP) ~ Have mercy upon me and be gracious to me, O Lord; consider how i am afflicted by those who hate me, you who lift me up from the gates of death.

WORDS OF WISDOM
It hurts when you find out that someone actually would hate you and I'm speaking from a personal point of view. I was dealing with a hate issue from a family member but am thankful to God that I rarely have to come in contact with this person (yes, I pray for them) and this is a good thing. I'm sure that many of you can relate to being hated by someone at some appointed time in your life but we serve a God that considers our trouble and sufferings because of those that hate us. God will not allow the righteous to be walked over and beat down, His mercy is new every day and He lifts us up from the gates of death ~ wow, that's awesome, what a Mighty God We Serve! Continue to pray for your enemies, and do good unto those that mistreat you for God will revenge you in due season!

QUOTE:
~ God is always a present help when your enemies rise up against you! ~

PRAYER:
Father, in the name of your Son Jesus, I ask that you please have mercy upon me when my enemies come to cause trouble and suffering, I ask that your will be done for, in and through my enemies that their lifestyles may change for your glory. I thank you and give you all the Glory, Honor and Praise, AMEN!

Wednesday Psalm ~ HE ENDURES FOREVER

Psalm 9:7 (KJV) ~ But the Lord shall endure forever; He hath prepared His throne for judgment.

Psalm 9:7 (AMP) ~ But the Lord shall remain and continue forever; He has prepared and established His throne for judgment.

Words of Wisdom
Our Heavenly Father shall endure forever, He always was and always will be. He shall continue forever. There is nothing here on earth that lasts forever, one day everything as we know it shall come to nought. Many folk depend on their riches not realizing that no matter how much finance one has it's only temporal and one day it shall have no value. Only God and those that are of Him, in Him and for Him shall endure forever. The Lord has prepared His throne for judgment and all those that are not of His image shall utterly be cut off from "FOREVER" and from our Heavenly Father!

Quote:
~ In order to endure or remain forever you must be of God's image~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, the everlasting Father, He who has made His throne of judgment ready, I praise and honor your Holy name. I thank you for the opportunity to take part in everlasting life, If it had not been for you on my side where would I be? You sit high and you look low, your judgment is righteous and I give you all the glory in your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen!

Tuesday Psalm ~ SING A NEW SONG

Psalm 9:2 (KJV) ~ I will be glad and rejoice in thee; I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High!

Psalm 9:2 (AMP) ~ I will rejoice in you and be in high spirits; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High!

Words of Wisdom

We must be glad when it comes to praising the Lord. When or if we serve God with a dreadful heart, it is in total vain, but he who makes a joyful noise unto the Lord gets His attention. This is what we do! We worship in the beauty of holiness, make a joyful noise, sing a new song unto Him, enter into His gates with praise, and His courts with thanksgiving, yes, this is what we do as Children of the Most High God! There is nothing boring or dreadful about worshipping and praising the Lord. Everything that you do for the Lord, do it with a glad and a rejoicing heart!

Quote:

~ Sing a New Song unto the Lord with a glad and rejoicing heart! ~

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, as I praise you on a daily basis please help me to always do it with a glad and rejoicing heart, never dreading to worship and praise your holy name. Teach me to sing a New Song unto you joyfully in your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen!

Monday Psalm ~ WITH MY WHOLE HEART

Psalm 9:1 (KJV) ~ I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works.

Psalm 9:1 (AMP) ~ I will praise you, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth (recount & tell aloud) all your marvelous works & wonderful deeds!

Words of Wisdom
Have you ever got excited about something and rejoiced with your whole heart? For instance, you received something you've always wanted for a birthday or Christmas, the excitement is almost unbearable, the screams, the tears, O what joy! This is how we are to be when it comes to the Lord. Scripture says, "I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart" not a half but a "Whole" heart. Meaning we are to give praise with our whole being, with everything we have, it's our duty and not because of but in spite of. In praising with one's whole heart there are signs such as: telling and recounting all that the Lord has done - witnessing to His marvelous works. Praise Him with your whole heart and tell it upon the mountain top.

Quote:
~ Praising God with your whole heart should be a way of living and not a act of kindness as! ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for all that you have done, is doing and will do in the near and far future. I'm so grateful for all that you have blessed me with but most of all I'm thankful for who you are and for this reason I praise you with my whole heart and tell of your marvelous works. You are worthy of all the honor, glory and praise in your Son Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

Wednesday's Psalm ~ BLESSING THE NAME OF THE LORD

Psalm 7:17 (KJV) ~ I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.

Psalm 7:17 (AMP) ~ I will give to the Lord the thanks due to His rightness and justice, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.

Words of Wisdom
Bless the name of the Most High for He is awesome and is worthy to be praised. His righteousness is above all and cannot be compared. We must get to a place in God, where we can praise and sing unto Him, giving Him a constant praise! It doesn't matter what the problem may be or what we may be going through, God still deserves the praise. I've found that in my lowest state, if I begin to sing unto the Lord and praise Him according to His righteousness, I soon find myself elevated in Spirit, Body and Mind. There are no excuses good enough for withholding praise to God. Remember, If we don't cry out the rocks will and that's one of the least things I want taking my place in praise unto God. I don't want rocks praising God in my stead, especially when I'm well able of doing so myself.

Quote:
~ God is going to get His due Praise, whether it be from man or rocks - but He prefers it from man! ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I lift my voice in praise unto you for you are worthy of all the glory, honor and praise. Your righteousness is not to be compared, for you are righteousness! I lift my hands and I cry Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty! Father, continually teach me to be an instrument of praise that the rocks will not have to cry out in my stead - in your Son Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

Tuesday's Psalm ~ TRUSTING THAT HE WILL SAVE ME!

Psalm 6:4 (KJV) ~ Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies sake.

Psalm 6:4 (AMP) ~ Return (to my relief), O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love and mercy.

Words of Wisdom
There comes a time that we must cry unto the Lord from deep within. When it seems as though there is no hope, know that you have a God that sits high and looks low and without any doubt will rescue you out of all your troubles. He hear the cries of the righteous and He's faithful and just to answer and save accordingly. Are you crying out to Him? Are you leaning and depending on God? Do you trust Him? Look deep within yourself and see what your answers are. If you answered no to any then you must go back and re-establish an intimate relationship with God because otherwise it would be useless to cry out to someone in whom you do not trust.

Quote:
~ Trusting, leaning, and depending on God will cause you to cry unto Him and seek Him daily! ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, help to to trust, lean and solely depend on you as I strive to be pleasing in your sight on a daily basis. I desire an intimate relationship with you so that I know without doubt that when I cry unto you, you hear me from your holy place. Where you lead me Father, I will follow, in your Son Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

Monday's Psalm ~ Keeping the Right Company

Psalm 5:5 (KJV) ~ The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hattest all workers of iniquity.

Psalm 5:5(AMP) ~ Boasters can have no standing in your sight; you abhor all evil doers.

Words of Wisdom
God has no dealings, neither do He socialize with the foolish, those who are wicked. He abhors all workers of iniquity, evil doers and those who are wicked. These are not welcomed in His company. As children of God we must be careful not to keep company with such a person(s), because it could easily taint who you are in Christ. Don't get caught in such a trap, no matter who the person may be. There comes a time when we must stand up for righteousness at all cost!

Quote:
~ Keeping company with evil doers will cause you to lose your place in and with God! ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you please help me not to jeopardize my place in and with you. I cut loose anything and anyone that's contrary to your word and I choose to live upright in your sight, in your Son Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

THURSDAY'S PSALM ~ God Has no Pleasure in Wickedness

Psalm 5:4 (KJV) ~ For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.

Psalm 5:4 (AMP) ~ For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; neither will the evil (man) so much as dwell (temporarily) with you.

Words of Wisdom
We serve a God that takes no part in evil nor wickedness. He takes no pleasure in it and therefor despises every aspect of it. He that is evil and does wicked acts will not so much as dwell temporarily with our Heavenly Father. We must do away with all acts and appearances of evil in order to dwell with God and in order for Him to take pleasure in us, His creation. It's imperative that we avoid even the very appearance of evil. We as children of God must walk upright before Him/God or we are none of His!

Quote:
~ All wicked and evil-doers has no place with the Father ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you please forgive me of all that I have said, thought and done that is against your will, cleanse me of all wicked and evil-doing and teach me to walk upright in your presence at all times in your Son Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

WEDNESDAY'S PSALM ~ Speak To My Heart

Psalm 5:3 (KJV) ~ My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

Psalm 5:3 (AMP) ~ In the morning you hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare (a prayer, a sacrifice) for you and watch and wait (for you to speak to my heart).

Words of Wisdom
There is nothing better than starting your day off with God, making sure that He's in your daily plans so that all will go well. Your morning may begin at 3am or maybe 6am but whatever the case may be, it should start out with prayer, a sacrifice of prayer that your voice will be the first God hears from you when He awakes you. I love how the (AMP version) says, "I will watch and wait for you to speak to my heart", that's where we mess up at times, we pray but fail to watch and wait for God's answer. As children of God we must remember that, He may not answer when we want Him to but He's always right on time for every aspect of our life and prayer!

Quote:
~ To start your day right, is to start it with God ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, as I prepare a prayer for you in the morning hour, I sit patiently and watch and wait for you to speak to my heart. As I start my day right with you, I ask that you orchestrated my day, order my steps, lead and guide me on the path that I am to take, that I may accomplish my assignments in a timely and godly manner, in your Son Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

TUESDAY'S PSALM ~ My King, My God

Psalm 5:2 (KJV) ~ Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.

Psalm 5:2 (AMP) ~ Hear the sound of my cry; my King and my God, for to you do I pray.

Words of Wisdom
We pray to no other God than the "One True & Living God!" No matter what the "Cry" maybe God is faithful and just to answer it. Not only is He our God but He's our King. Wow, just think about it, we're children of the Most High God and of a Royal Priesthood.

Quote:
~ I cry unto none other than the one and only God and King of Kings~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, hearken unto my voice, for I cry unto none other and I pray only to you. Hear me when I call unto you, answer my plea as a Father would answer His child, In Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

MONDAY'S PSALM ~ Father Hear My Words

Psalm 5:1 (KJV) ~ Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.

Psalm 5:1 (AMP) ~ Listen to my words, O Lord, give heed to my sighing and groaning.

Words of Wisdom
It's a blessed feeling to know without doubt that when you speak, the Lord hear your words and He then considers your sighing and groaning. We all have the same opportunity to speak/talk to the Lord but it depends on each individual whether or not God hears. God's ear is not too heavy that He cannot hear our petitions but our actions/sins can cause us to be tuned out. Be sure to stay in a place where your words are continually heard by God.

Quote:
~ God immediately recognizes the voice of His children, even when our words are just thoughts ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you hear me when I speak and take heed to all my meditations, as you hear I ask that you answer each petition according to your will. I thank you and give you all the glory, honor and praise, in Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

FRIDAY'S PSALM ~ A PEACEFUL SLEEP

Psalm 4:8 (KJV) ~ I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:8 (AMP) ~ In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for you, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust.

Words of Wisdom
Wow, this is awesome! Not everyone can and have the privilege of to lay down in peace and sleep, this is only for those that have a sincere relationship with the Lord. He comforts His children and causes them to have peace as they lay down and sleep. It's a beautiful thing to be worry free, knowing that you are safely tucked in the care of the Lord, trusting that all is well with you, your family and the ministry in which you were called. As I've mentioned before, there is benefits in being the righteousness of God and a PEACEFUL SLEEP is one of them!

Quote:
~ He who sleeps peacefully at night has the Lord on their side, whose on your side? ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for allowing me to take part in your righteousness and for the benefits of living a righteous life. Father you're worthy to be praised and I give you glory and honor for always doing what's right for your children, in the name of your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen!

THURSDAY'S PSALM

Psalm 4:7 (KJV) ~ Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

Psalm 4:7 (AMP) ~ You have put more joy and rejoicing in my heart than (they know) when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly.

Words of Wisdom
When it seems as though the wicked are prospering and doing well, don't you fret and don't you fear for all that they have is temporary. God has put more gladness and rejoicing in the hearts of the righteous than all of the abundance of the wicked. The riches of this world will soon fade away but the gift of God is for eternity. The gladness that God has placed in our hearts is worth more than any amount of riches/abundance. Haven't you tasted and seen that the Lord is Good!

Quote:
~ He who has a glad and rejoicing heart also has a righteous relationship with the Lord! ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for loving me enough to put your gladness in my heart and for always causing me to rejoice. I ask that you help me to continue in you that I may always have gladness in my heart, In your Son Jesus name I pray, AMEN!

WEDNESDAY'S PSALM

Psalm 4:5 (KJV) ~ Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.

Psalm 4:5 (AMP) ~ Offer just and right sacrifices; trust (lean on and be confident) in the Lord.

Words of Wisdom
What kind of sacrifices are you offering unto the Lord? Our sacrifices are to be of righteousness, anything other than this is of no effect. We are to sacrifice the pleasure of this world for the Righteousness of Christ. Whatsoever you do, do it in truth because truth will make you free tainted sacrifices. When we sacrifice righteousness, it shows that we have total TRUST in the Lord. Scripture tells us that He will never leave us nor forsake us, so there is no better person in whom we should put our trust! God is pleased with all sacrifices of righteousness, therefore be sure that your sacrifices are pure and righteous that you may be pleasing in the Father's sight.

Quote:
~ When we lean and depend on man, we fail every time but when we LEAN and DEPEND on GOD, He always see us through! ~

Prayer:
Dear heavenly Father, I pray that as I give offer sacrifices unto you that they are righteous in your sight, teach me your ways that I lean not unto my own understanding, I lean and depend totally on you and you alone that I may not faint on my Christian journey in your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen!

TUESDAY'S PSALM

Psalm 4:4 (KJV) ~ Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

Psalm 4:4 (AMP) ~ Be angry (or stand in awe) and sin not: commune with your own hearts upon your beds and be silent (sorry for the things you say in your hearts). Selah (pause and calmly think of that)!

(Awe - respectful fear, wonder)

Words of Wisdom
As a people we've must learn to have a respectful fear of God. Once we get to this place every other aspect of our lives will automatically fall into place. A fear of the Lord (sorrowful for wrong doing) will cause one to be sincerely and truly sorry for their wrongs/sins, they will then examine their hearts, repent and change from their wicked ways for the glory of God. Our heart issues soon manifests in the flesh whether they are good or bad. Therefore, it's imperative that you examine your heart daily as to catch anything that is not like God before it's too late. Have you ever wondered why things are or are not happening? Check yourself, we all need to give ourselves a Spiritual check-up on a daily basis.

Quote:
~ SIN, the deadliest CANCER around! ~

~ If you know SIN is so deadly, why are you so persistent in playing with deadly things! ~

~ SIN is a cocked and fully loaded weapon, and will cause a mass/total destruction to all that come in contact with it! ~

Prayer:
Dear heavenly Father, I ask that you give me the strength to examine myself daily, to make sure that my heart issues are in right standing with you, your word and your will. I repent from my sin and ask you into my heart in your son Jesus name I pray, Amen and Amen!

MONDAY'S PSALM

I apologize for Monday's Psalm being a day late but wasn't able to post do to illness. I feel a lot better today, Praise God.

Psalm 4:3 (KJV) ~ But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto Him.

Psalm 4:3 (AMP) ~ But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself (and given distinction to) him who is godly (the man of loving kindness). The Lord listens and heeds when I call to Him.

Words of Wisdom
Wow! Did you know that the Lord have set apart those that are godly for Himself? We now you do! Think about this, a sports team is looking for players, many try out but only those that qualify are set apart for the team. Let's take a short look at Gideon, he was going out to war but only the strong and courageous, those that qualified were set apart for this task. It's nothing like making the team, the excitement of knowing that you did everything expected in order to be set apart. Scripture tells us that the godly are set apart for the Lord - we are bought with a price and because of our distinction He notices us, because of our qualifications, we are set apart and he hears us when we call unto Him. Do you qualify to be set apart with those who are godly?

Quote:
~ We are all set apart for a team but our actions determines which team we make, TEAM - GOD, or TEAM - SATAN! ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, it's nothing like being set apart for your winning team, therefore I ask that you teach me and help me to be godly and pleasing in your sight. I desire to be set apart for you and for your use, in your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen and Amen!

Sleep Apnea

* What is it: The tissue at the back of the throat collapses and blocks the airway during sleep, causing you to stop breathing a number of times a night. It's most common in obese men, but can affect women.

* How you know you have it: You snore loudly, wake up gasping for breath or feel fatigued and sleepy during the day. An overnight sleep test, called a polysomnogram, confirms it.

* What you can do about it: The best, most successful treatment is continuous positive airway pressure, says Dr. Selecky. Also known as CPAP, this treatment involves wearing a mask over your nose or face to deliver air blown gently into the back of the throat, keeping the airway open. Weight loss may help by decreasing the amount of obstruction in the throat. Other options include staying off your back or raising your head during sleep, wearing an oral device that improves oxygen flow or having surgery to remove excess tissue.

Article taken from: healthy living magazine, summer 2009 edition

FRIDAY'S PSALM

Psalm 4:2 (KJV) ~ O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah

Psalm 4:2 (AMP) ~ O sons of men, how long will you turn my honor and glory into shame? How long will you love vanity and futility and seek after lies? Selah (pause, and calmly think about that)!

Words of Wisdom
Pause and calmly think about this, how long will people turn God's glory into shame? How long will they love vanity and seek after lies? How long will this be? Who will take a stand for righteousness? Think about it, think about the one's that are turning God's glory into shame. Look at all the ones that love vanity and are preferring a lie rather than the truth. Dear ones, if you see that this description fits you, I advise you to repent and turn from your wicked ways, for God is just to forgive you of all your sins, again I say REPENT!

Quote:
~ Sinners and evil doers will have their part in the "Lake of Fire" and not "Eternal Life!" ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, please forgive me for turning your glory into shame, for loving vanity and for seeking after lies. Help me, lead and guide me on the path of your righteousness, that I may be pleasing in your sight. I thank you and give you praise and ask these petitions in the name of your precious Son Jesus, Amen and Amen!

TAKE a POWER NAP

Napping isn't just for babies. A midday snooze helps if you're hurting for shut-eye and is almost as restorative as nighttime sleep, says Sara C. Mednick, Ph.D., assistance adjunct professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and author of "Take a Nap! Change Your Life."

To get a good nap, find a quiet place where you feel comfortable and safe, and dim the lights. A 15 to 20 minute nap will make you feel more alert and refreshed. Or snooze for 50 to 90 minutes to experience the most restorative stages of sleep. Take note: Longer naps can make you feel groggy the rest of the day. Avoid caffeine, fat and sweet foods and drinks, which interfere with sleep, says Mednick, and don't nap too late in the day.

This article was taken from: MediZines, healthy living magazine (summer 2009 issue). I will continue on sleep habits on Monday. Pray that this article is of help to you and your loved ones.

THURSDAY'S PSALM

Psalm 4:1 (KJV) ~ Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

Psalm 4:1 (AMP) ~ Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness (uprightness, justice and right standing with you)! You have freed me when I was hemmed in and enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me and hear my prayer:

Words of Wisdom
How great is it to serve a God that has all the answers and help at the time of need. When we're in right standing with God we find favor with Him and also with man. Because of God's mercy He hears our prayers and answer them accordingly. Our God is an awesome God and He reigns on high. Know that you have a Heavenly Father that hears you when you call.

Quote:
~ It is God that hears all, sees all, knows all and answers accordingly! ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I am so grateful to you for looking beyond my faults and seeing my needs. I will forever love you and praise your Holy name - HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY! In Jesus name I pray, Amen and Amen.

HEALTH TIP ~ 10 Sleep Steps

Cant seem to go to sleep an night? Are you one the one's that stay up night after night, wanting to sleep but cant. Well, here's 10 Sleep Steps taken from 2009 Healthy Living Mag. that you can give a try.

When it comes to sleep, some people are their own worst enemy. There are a lot of things that interfere with sleep, says Paul Selecky, M.D. medical director of the Hoag Sleep Disorders Center at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA. But most are of our own doing. Try these good-sleep measures.

1. Establish a bedtime routine that allows you to spend some time winding down. Perhaps a warm bath, a soothing cup of warm milk or relaxing music can help.

2. Make your bedroom as quiet, dark and comfortable as possible. Consider blackout curtains, eye shades, ear plugs, fans or a white-noise machine.

3. Limit your intake of caffeine, alcohol and nicotine late in the day.

4. Exercise regularly - but not close to bedtime. That can actually stimulate you and interfere with sleep.

5. Try to quell your worries prior to bedtime so you don't spend precious hours fretting. To help, give yourself time during the day to record your worries, or devote a half hour to worrying well before lights-out.

6. Don't go to bed unless you feel tired. If you are not sleepy at bedtime, do something relaxing until you feel drowsy.

7. If you haven't fallen asleep after about 20 minutes lying quietly under the covers, get out of bed and engage in a relaxing activity until you are sufficiently sleepy.

8. Stay on schedule! Get up at the same time each morning - even on weekends and holidays.

9. Use your bedroom for sleep and intimacy only. Banish bill-paying, work and every other potentially stressful activity to other rooms.

10. Talk to your doctor about using a prescription sleeping medication for short-term or occasional sleeping woes. These can be used as an adjunct to good sleep hygiene, but not replace it, says Dr. Selecky. (Article taken from - MediZine's healthy living magazine).

I hope this article is of some help to anyone that has been having trouble sleeping, I will post more concerning Sleep on tomorrow. One thing that really helps me get to sleep is a long hot shower along with a good book, I usually fall asleep after about 15-20 minutes into my reading.

WEDNESDAY'S PSALM

Psalm 3:8 (KJV) ~ Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah

Psalm 3:8 (AMP) ~ Salvation belongs to the Lord; may your blessing be upon your people. Selah (pause, and calmly think of that)!

Words of Wisdom
Have you ever been saved from something? That's some kind of relief! It's nothing like seeing yourself in or actually in serious trouble and someone comes along that's qualified of saving us out of our present state and situation. I guess that's why I love "Superman", "Batman", "Wonder Woman" and etc. because no matter where the danger occurs they hear the cry for help and always save their victims, right in the nick of time. Since a little child I've always loved super hero movies and shoes because it always let me know just how more powerful God is! We serve a God that out do any super hero and "SALVATION" belongs to Him. He never leave us nor forsake us, He's always right on time and He has compassion for His people. We had a cruel destiny before we received Salvation but now to all those that received Salvation has the gift of "ETERNAL LIFE!" Those that have true Salvation are blessed with blessings from the Father. Do you see this? There are "BENEFITS" in being a Child of God - yes, that's right, He blesses His Children!

Quote:
~ We serve a God that comes with the whole package, He SAVES, DELIVERS & SETS FREE! ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for being a God of Salvation, I thank you for being the One and only True God. You come with blessings and cursing and I give you all the glory for choosing me and know I'm on the blessing side. Continue to keep me by your Holy Power in your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen & Amen!

Michael Jackson - The Final Farewell

Michael Jackson is still truly loved by many and will be missed, he is gone but will not be forgotten.

My prayer is that through the bits and pieces of the Word of God that was spoken at His memorial in word or song - someone was touched, changed, better yet saved. My prayer is that someone realized that there is indeed a "KING of KING" and chose to give their life to Him. Out of 20,000 people I know someone had to seek Christ. Lets also continue to pray for the family members and for salvation for any that has not yet accepted Christ as their personal Savior!

I must say that I watched the Memorial on today with my kids and am very thankful for it, simple because if no one else recognized God, my 17 year did! God gave him an awesome revelation concerning the life and death of Michael Jackson and it actually brought me to tears. He even said, Ma in MJ death you can see the significance of God and that was totally powerful to me. GOD GETS THE GLORY IN ALL THINGS, and for this reason, I seek Him in all things, I look for Him because I know that He is ever present and that there is always a spiritual point to EVERY situation.

Know that the Memorial is other I'm praying that the family can grieve, mourn, heal and remember their loved one privately and at their own pace!

TUESDAY'S PSALM

Psalm 3:6 (KJV) ~ I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

Psalm 3:6 (AMP) ~ I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about.

Words of Wisdom
When we have God on our side, we do not have to fear what man will do unto us. One thing we know, as children of God, there is always more with us than there is with the enemy. Just think, if we're surrounded by 10,000 we have triple to more with us. That's just how God operates, He sends His heavenly host to the rescue of His children. We shouldn't have the spirit of fear. Fear has a crippling effect and will stop all those who let's it in from reaching their full potential, it kills and destroys dreams. I encourage you as children of God, don't fear what man or circumstance may try to do to you because we serve a God that has ALL power in His hand and has made it ready for our use. You talk about a gang, we haven't seen a gang until we see God and His posse and He's waiting to come to your rescue at any given time.

Quote:
~ Don't you fret and don't you fear, God and His Posse is always near! ~

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for always making me feel safe in the midst of my enemies. You are ever present and your help is at my dispense. Because of you I don't have to fear what man can and will try to do to me for you have my best interest at hand, I thank you and give you all the glory, honor and praise in Jesus name, Amen and Amen!

Pastor Melissa

MONDAY'S PSALM

Psalm 3:4 (KJV) ~ I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and He heard me out of His Holy hill. Selah!

Psalm 3:4 (AMP) ~ With my voice I cry to the Lord, He hears and answers me out of His Holy hill. Selah (pause, and calmly think of that)!

Words of Wisdom
It's awesome to know that we can cry unto the Lord and not only will He hear us but He answers, wow! Scripture says, He hears us from His Holy Hill - Our God is ever present and waiting for our cry of help, worship, etc. He has all of the answers and therefore it's imperative that we cry unto Him and no other. I must say though, everyone does not have this privilege - He does not hear those who are wicked and ungodly (unless of course they are ready to repent for their wickedness), but He is prompt to hear the righteous for they are His children.

Quote by: Melissa Sutton
~ When we cry unto the Lord with our voice, His attentive ear hears and He answers!

Prayer:
Father, I use my voice to cry unto you, I use my voice to thank, worship and praise you. I'm thankful that you hear my voice and answer. Help me to stay in a place where you are attentive to my voice, I give you all the glory, honor and praise in your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen and Amen!

Friday's Psalm

Psalm 1:6 (KJV) ~ For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalm 1:6 (AMP) ~ for the Lord knows and is fully acquainted with the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly (those living outside God's will) shall perish (end in ruin and come to nought).

Words of Wisdom
I'm thankful that we serve a ALL knowing God for He is fully aware of the righteous and their ways. the righteousness of man is a reflection of God's righteousness. We're His children and we should resemble our Heavenly Father. Sin, wickedness and ungodliness will soon come to nought, their end will be a total ruin. Just as righteousness is of God, wickedness and ungodliness is of the devil. Those who are wicked/ungodly resemble their father the devil. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, therefore him and his children will soon come to an end.

Quote by: Melissa Sutton
~ Those who are righteous shall live for eternity but those who are ungodly shall perish along with all wickedness! ~

Prayer:
Father, thank you for your love, forgiveness, mercy, joy and your gift of Salvation. Thank you for always leading me on the right path in your son Jesus name I pray, amen and amen!

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!!!

I would like to take this opportunity to share a few of my thoughts concerning the "Life and Death of Michael Jackson." I'm sure by now that many have heard that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson died on June 25th, 2009 at the age of 50. Although sad it's a step in life he had to take, a step that we all must one day take. Micheal has been a performer and star since his early childhood and he was good at what he did. He has accomplished more than some will even think of accomplishing in their life time. One thing for sure, it takes dedicated practice in order to dance and sing as well as Michael did. He was determined to make each new performance better than the previous, he was always seeking ways to improve his game/talent. Michael is a perfect example of having and doing all that you envision, if he though it or saw it, he would go on to attempt it with being successful in many things. Michael wanted to make sure that when it came down to "LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION" his performance would be one that was out of this world and leave his audience in awe. I must say, that he did just that. Michael understood the concept of practice makes perfect, therefore rehearsal was imperative when preparing for a show and one must always be ready, in shape and on top of things to perform as he did. It was announced on the news that Michael's rehearsal the night before his death was absolutely amazing and I see it as a great accomplishment when your rehearsal can indeed be passed off as the actual performance.Well, it's sad to say that Michael's rehearsal was not only the last rehearsal but it was also his last performance. When the curtains open now and we hear those famous words, "LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION", there will be no Michael Jackson (King of Pop) but it will only be a figment or memory of who we once knew. There was none like him before and there will be none after for we are all made unique and we have our own identity. Many will celebrate his life with his many songs, videos and by those that will stand to imitate him. Michael believed in his lifestyle and rehearsals, his performances proved this very well.

Although it's sad when we lose a love one, it shouldn't come as a shock because as I said, this must come to pass. B what's really sad, is that Michael's life and his worth was taken for granted because of his mistakes, being lied on and therefore many went on to talk about and degrade his him. We really don't realize what we have until it's gone and many will take this opportunity to capitalize on his death. We all know that Micheal is an "American Icon", that lived his life to it's fullest and although gone, he will be remembered for decades to come. He has been an inspiration to me for many reasons, but even I failed to realize his worth (to the world) and the importance of his life until his death. As I watch channel after channel recall the Life and Death of Michael Jackson, I'm amazed at how many people that came out to pay their respects to the King of Pop. I only pray that Michael set his life in order and made peace with our Heavenly Father before his departure from this world. I encourage you all to continue to pray for the FAMILY, friends and the many fans of MICHEAL JOSEPH JACKSON!


Let me take this spiritual for hoping that it will benefit those who read. Jesus Christ is the perfect example of not knowing one's worth until their death. Jesus being the "World Icon", "King of the Gospel" also left a legacy for us to remember. While here on earth, many took Him for granted, they lied on Him, talked about, cheated and scandelized His name, simply because He was dedicated to a perfect performance. Jesus took pride in His rehearsals, He believed in His lifestyly and believed in the purpose of His life; therefore, He didnt play around or goof off in His rehearsals. He conducted the rehearsals as if they were the actual performance. Jesus knew that practice makes perfect and thats why He was dedicated and determined to practice what He preached. Jesus lived each day on earth as if it were His last, He lived the life He believed in to perfection as to it's fullest. There is nothing that He could have or should have done different. The life of Christ was orchestrated by God and He walked and lived according to the Will and Purpose of God. His final rehearsal (obedience to death & His Resurrection) brought life to many. Jesus still live strong and lives are still being changed and saved and rehearsals are still yet taking place in the lives of God's children. Philip. 1:21 says, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain" and by the death and resurrection of Christ, He gained the whole world for Psalm 24:1 says, "A Psalm of David. The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein."


To all those that read this post, know that your life here on earth is just a rehearsal and we are to use this time and opportunity to prepare for the real thing. We are to live every day as if it's our last. Use the example of Christ and the life of Micheal Jackson to improve your rehearsal, remember, it's awesome when you cant tell the rehearsal from the actual performance. What is your lifestyle saying? Do you have sloppy rehearsals? or do your rehearsals make on lookers want to purchase a ticket? What I'm saying is, do your lifestyle make others want to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior? One day the curtain will close on our rehearsal and when it re-open and those famous words are spoken, "LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION", there will only be a figment or memory of who we once were. What will your memories be? Are you setting the stage to leave a legacy in your departure? I encourage you, while you still have time to live each day as if it were your last. Make your rehearsal count and practice what you preach!


Our life on earth is just a rehearsal, and what we do here will determine our final outcome! Are your rehearsals worth remembering?


Pastor Melissa Sutton

THURSDAY'S PSALM

Psalm 1:5 (KJV) ~ Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

Psalm 1:5 (AMP) ~ Therefore the wicked (those disobedient and living without God) shall not stand (justified) in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God).

Words of Wisdom

The wicked will not take part with the righteous. It's imperative that we change from our wicked ways so that we can take part with the righteousness of God. The wicked will be judged separate from the righteous because the wheat will finally be separated from the tare (the good from the bad). If you have not accepted Christ as your Savior or if you have fallen from the grace of God, take this opportunity to get in right and good standards with God. Live life so that it's pleasing to God.

Quote by: Melissa Sutton

~ Will you be set aside with the Wheat or tossed and burned with the tare?

Prayer:

Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for allowing your son to die so that I can have life. I ask that you teach, lead and guide me that I may live a life pleasing unto you. I repent of my wicked ways, please forgive me for my desire is to stand in the congregation of the righteous, in Jesus name I pray, Amen and Amen!

Wednesday's Psalm

Psalm 1:4 (KJV) ~ The ungodly are not so; but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

Psalm 1:4 (AMP) ~ Not so the wicked (those disobedient and living without God are not so). But they are like the chaff (worthless, dead, without substance) which the wind drives away.

Words of Wisdom

I'm sure we all know that we get paid according to our works, no work then no pay. Those that are wicked has no place with God for they are disobedient to the will and purpose of God. If we sow in wickedness, we shall also reap wickedness. A wicked and evil doer will not take part in the things of God. They are worthless, dead, without substance and sadly they are so easily driven away with the wind. When your work is wicked your pay will be like wise. Do away with your evil thinking and your evil ways and receive life, John 10:10 says, "the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy, but I am come (Jesus) that you might have life and have it more abundantly." John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life." Choose ye this day, whom you will serve - what fruit will you bear on your tree?

Quote by: Melissa Sutton

~ If you don't want to be "Gone with the Wind", then change from your wicked ways! ~

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for another day and another opportunity to be pleasing in your sight. I ask forgiveness of my wicked ways, cleanse me Father and make me whole. I desire to live in Eternity with you, lead and guide me on the path that I am to go that my works will not be evil, in your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen and Amen!

TUESDAY'S PSALM

PSALM 1:3 (KJV) ~ And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

PSALM 1:3 (AMP) ~ And he shall be like a tree firmly planted (and tended) by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper (and come to maturity).

Words of Wisdom
Trees live hundreds of years when getting the right amount of nourishment. It's not common to find trees that aren't firmly planted in the natural and it should be like wise spiritually. We should be "firmly" planted and not just anywhere but by "Rivers of Water!" When firmly planted every tree brings forth it's fruit in due season.

When we're firmly rooted in God and receiving the correct amount of nourishment we will eventually bring forth fruit in our due season, our dreams and visions will not fade and everything we set out to do will prosper and come into full maturity. God is the source and nourishment needed to be all that we can in God, and to reach our full potential.

Quotes by: Melissa Sutton
~ Those who are firmly planted are not easily persuaded and plucked up. Roots that point to God brings forth a firm tree with plentiful fruit. ~

Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, I ask that you teach, lead and guide me to be firmly planted by the Rivers of Waters; that whatsoever I do for your glory shall be prosperous, I thank you and give you all of the glory in your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen and Amen!

Monday's Psalm

Psalm 1:1-2 (KJV) ~ (1) Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. (2) But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

Psalm 1:1-2 (AMP) ~ (1) Blessed (happy, fortunate, prosperous & enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly (following their advice, their plans and purposes), not stands (submissive and inactive) in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down (to relax and rest) where the scornful (and the mockers) gather. (2) But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night.


Words of Wisdom
When we deny the things of the world we become blessed with the things of God. As children of God we are not to receive/walk in the counsel of the ungodly, we shouldn't stand in the way of sinners or do do as they do, and we shouldn't sit in the seat of the scornful or those that ridicule, when we're obedient to this we are considered blessed. Delighting in the law of the Lord causes one to meditate on it day and night.


(Quotes By: Melissa Sutton)
~ He who meditates on God's Word is always happy, blessed and prosperous ~

~ God's Word brings peace, joy, happiness, love, and all like things ~


Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I'm asking that you give me strength to abide by your Word and to meditate on it day and night, that I may be pleasing in your sight. Teach me Lord to be a doer of your word and not a hearer only, in your Son Jesus name I pray, Amen!