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“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” Psalm 56:3.

What are you afraid of?  The Psalmist knew exactly what to do when fear came upon him.  He trusted in the Lord.  Trust in God is able to banish all fear.  Trust is total reliance on and confidence in God.  If you rely on God totally and you are confident that He is able to get you pass whatever it is that you fear, then fear will quickly disappear.  Are you afraid of facing today because you are not sure what it may bring?  Do like David, take your eyes off the circumstances and trust in the Lord.  God is able to do immeasurably more that you can ask of think.

Gillian Henriques

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

You are rich in Christ no matter how much money you have! There is no poor Christian! Prosperity is not about money. Money can’t buy real peace and happiness.  ~Malene Mendoza~

 

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My Daughter is Your Reward

Once there was a millionaire, who collected live alligators. He kept them in the pool in back of his mansion. The millionaire also had a beautiful daughter who was single. One day he decides to throw a huge party, and during the party he announces, “My dear guests . . . I have a proposition to every man here. I will give one million dollars or my daughter to the man who can swim across this pool full of alligators and emerge alive!”

As soon as he finished his last word, there was the sound of a large splash!! There was one guy in the pool swimming with all he could and screaming out of fear. The crowd cheered him on as he kept stroking as though he was running for his life. Finally, he made it to the other side with only a torn shirt and some minor injuries. The millionaire was impressed.

He said, “My boy that was incredible! Fantastic! I didn’t think it could be done! Well I must keep my end of the bargain. Do you want my daughter or the one million dollars?”

The guy says, “Listen, I don’t want your money, nor do I want your daughter! I want the person who pushed me in that water!”

Prayer:

When I am afraid I will trust in you Lord!

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“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14.

If we vow in our hearts to meditate on the word of God day and night we will surely speak that which is acceptable in God’s sight.  That which is in your heart will come out of your mouth.  Therefore in order to be able to speak well to others, you must deal with your heart.  The way to deal with your heart is to meditate on God’s Word.

David prayed, God help me to make both my heart and my words acceptable to you.  We can do nothing of ourselves or in our own strength.  It is not easy to always speak that which is acceptable.  Ask the Lord to help you and then actively begin to read His Word and meditate on it.  When you heart is right before God, then the words you speak will definitely be with grace and will please the Lord.

Gillian Henriques

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Don’t allow the enemy and people around you to ruin your day! Instead pray and allow the fruit of the Spirit to manifest in your life today!  ~Malene Mendoza~ 

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The Power of Women

There were 11 people hanging on to a rope that came down from a helicopter. Ten were men and one woman.

They all decided that one person should get off because if they didn’t, the rope would break and everyone would die. No one could decide who should go. Finally the woman gave a really touching speech on how she would give up her life to save the others, because women were used to giving up things for their husbands and children and giving in to men.

All of the men started clapping.

Prayer:

Lord, help me to meditate on your words so that what I speak may be acceptable to you.

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“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty” Psalm 91:1.

It is he who remains constantly in God’s presence that receives the Psalm 91 blessings.  The word dwells suggest where you live.  You have to live, stay constantly, be always in the presence of the Lord in order to be under His shadow.  The promises of protection, safety, peace, God being a refuge for you, victory over the enemy, are all laid out in this Psalm but you  must choose to draw close to God and to make sure that His presence is always with you.

Let us not visit from time to time the presence of the Lord.  Let us not get too busy, too caught up in the things of the world, too carnal or self righteous, but let us choose rather to seek the face of God constantly and forever.  There are untold blessings for those who dwells in His presence.

Gillian Henriques

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

No matter how weak you are today, stand and stay strong by God’s grace.  Choose to walk with Him every day.  ~Malene Mendoza~ 

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A Point of View

An English professor wrote the words, “A woman without her man is nothing” on the blackboard and directed the students to punctuate it correctly.

The men wrote: “A woman, without her man, is nothing.”

The women wrote: “A woman: without her, man is nothing.”

Prayer:

Lord, help me to foster a relationship with you and to constantly dwell in your presence, so that I might receive your blessings.

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“For God, who said, “let there be light in the darkness.” has shone in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.”  2 Corinthians 4:6.

Healing is a process and process takes time. In the healing process, past hurts will be brought to Light.  We will have to endure the pain of it, however, with God’s help…we will get through it.  It will be so worth the pain to gain the freedom after all is said and done.  I know personally, the pain of healing and it is hard to deal with, but my sisters, it is sooo worth it!  I have no words to accurately describe the freedom He gave me when the healing was done.

Ruth Straight 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Walk in love daily for God’s glory and give a smile to every body!  ~Malene Mendoza~ 

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As soon as the newlyweds returned from their honeymoon, the young bride called her mother, who lived a couple of hours away. “How did everything go?” her mom asked.

“Oh, mother,” she began, “The honeymoon was wonderful! So romantic, we had a terrific time. But, mother, on our way back, Andy started using really horrible language. Stuff I’d never heard before. Really terrible four-letter words. You’ve got to come get me and take me home. Please, Mother!” the new bride sobbed over the telephone.

“But, honey,” the mother countered, “What four-letter words?”

“I can’t tell you, mother, they’re too awful! Come get me, please!”

“Darling, you must tell me what has gotten you so upset…. Tell mother what four-letter words he used.”

Still sobbing, the bride said, “Mother, words like dust, wash, iron, cook.”

Prayer:

Lord, I know that by your stripes I am healed and I will wait for you and believe that you will heal me.

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Another day!  For some, that statement is a burden.  You went to bed with burdens and you awake with burdens.  It really does not feel like you can get through this day.  For you it is not a Good Morning.

Sometimes the trial we face weigh us down so much that our heart seem heavy at the dawn of every day.  I want you to try something new this morning….I want you to praise God.  Praise is a breaker of chains!  Praise sets you free!  Praise will roll every burden away and bring victory!  I know you don’t feel like it, but try doing it any way.  In the first five minutes it will be hard but if you keep doing it gets easier.  Let me tell you what will happen in an atmosphere of praise…God comes!  When God comes you are bound  to have victory because the devil will have to flee.

Praise is one of the most powerful weapons that a Christina has.  It is powerful because it invites God and the host of heaven to draw near to you, to pay attention.  Your praise benefits you.  Go ahead and lift up some praise to God and watch those burdens roll away.

“Let the people praise thee , O God; let all the people praise thee.  Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God shall bless us.”  Psalm 67:5-6.

Gillian Henriques

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The most powerful position on earth is kneeling before the Lord of lords and King of kings. Pray without ceasing.  ~Malene Mendoza~ 

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Wedding Rehearsal

During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the minister with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be faithful to her forever,’ I’d appreciate it if you’d just leave that part out.”

He passed the minister the cash and walked away satisfied.

The wedding day arrives, and the bride and groom have moved to that part of the ceremony where the vows are exchanged. When it comes time for the groom’s vows, the minister looks the young man in the eye and says, “Will you promise to prostrate yourself before her, obey her every command and wish, serve her breakfast in bed every morning of your life and swear eternally before God and your lovely wife that you will not ever even look at another woman, as long as you both shall live?”

The groom gulped and looked around, and said in a tiny voice, “Yes.”

The groom leaned toward the minister and hissed, “I thought we had a deal.”

The minister put the $100 into his hand and whispered back, “She made me a much better offer.”

Prayer:

I will praise you O God, I will continually lift up your name, so that your presence can dwell with me always and I can experience true freedom!

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“Then said I, Ah, Lord God, behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child” Jeremiah 1:6.

How many times have we found ourselves in the same place that Jeremiah did?  The Lord wants us to do something, but we are finding all the excuse there is.  We see ourselves as inadequate, not ready, not worthy and not able.  We are afraid.  We question ourselves, can I do this?  God made you equipped with all you need to do what He wants you to do.  You were born for a purpose, and God already gave you all that is necessary to fullfill that purpose.

God said to Jeremiah, “Don’t say you are a child, I am the one who will put my words in your mouth” Jeremiah 1:9.  God is not going to ask you to do something and leave you alone.  He will be with you.  He will enable you to do it.  Respond to God’s call on your life and do what He tells you to do.

Gillian Henriques

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

If you fail, get up!  God’s hands are full of power and compassion!  He is faithful.  Live by faith not by sight.  ~Malene Mendoza~ 

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Secret of a Long Life

Grandpa Jones was celebrating his 100th birthday and everybody complimented him on how athletic and well-preserved he appeared. “Gentlemen, I will tell you the secret of my success,” he cackled. “I have been in the open air day after day for some 75 years now.”

The celebrants were impressed and asked how he managed to keep up his rigorous fitness regime.

“Well, you see my wife and I were married 75 years ago. On our wedding night, we made a solemn pledge. Whenever we had a fight, the one who was proved wrong would go outside and take a walk.”

Prayer:

Lord, help me to have confidence that you are with me and do what you ask me to do.

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“…and the feet of the priest that bare the ark were dipped into the brim of the water…that the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon a heap very far.” Joshua 3:15-16.

Our God is the same God yesterday, today and forever.  He parted the Red Sea for the His people and many years after He did the same thing once again. Understand that when Joshua lead the children of Israel it was a whole new generation.  Moses had died and so did most of those who left Egypt with him.  These that were crossing the Jordan were children when they left Egypt.  Some were born in the desert and never experienced the red sea.  God showed to His people that He was a faithful God.  I did it for the generation past and you only heard of it but now I am doing it for you.  Under Joshua’s leadership God repeated His act and parted the river Jordan.  The people again crossed over on dry ground.

What is it that you want from God?  You have seen Him do miracles in other people’s lives.  You have heard about the God of the impossible.  He has even done great things for you.  It is time to prove Him again.  He is the same God and He never changes.  The God that parted the Red Sea will part the river Jordan also.  Is your circumstances more impossible that the parting of the sea?  Trust in God, believe in His promises.  He will do great things for those that believe.

Gillian Henriques

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Do the will of God without worrying about what tomorrow may bring.  Get up and enjoy each day. Choose to rejoice and live a worry free life everyday!  ~Malene Mendoza~ 

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The Wrong Wish

A married couple, both 60 years old, were celebrating their 35th anniversary. During their party, a fairy appeared to congratulate them and grant them each one wish.

The wife wanted to travel around the world. The fairy waved her wand and poof – the wife had tickets in her hand for a world cruise.

Next, the fairy asked the husband what he wanted.

He said; “I wish I had a wife 30 years younger than me.”

So the fairy picked up her wand and poof – the husband was 90.

Prayer:

Lord, I believe that you are able to do all things and I will trust in the God of the impossible.

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Philippians 1:3-4.  “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

Your character is who you are and your reputation is what others think you are. Do not let yourself be defined by others. God’s Truth about you is all that matters. You are beautiful, you were created in His image, you are His!

Ruth Strait

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY

You are valuable and precious to our God. He loves you with an everlasting love.  ~Malene Mendoza~ 

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I’d Love to Be Six Again!

A man asked his wife what she’d like for her birthday. “I’d love to be six again,” she replied.

On the morning of her birthday, he got her up bright and early and off they went to a local theme park. What a day! He put her on every ride in the park: the Death Slide, the Screaming Loop, the Wall of Fear–everything there was! Wow!

Five hours later she staggered out of the theme park, her head reeling and her stomach upside down. Right to McDonald’s they went, where her husband ordered her a Big Mac along with extra fries and a refreshing chocolate shake. Then it was off to a movie – the latest Star Wars epic, and hot dogs, popcorn, Pepsi Cola, and MandMs. What a fabulous adventure! Finally she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed.

He leaned over and lovingly asked, “Well, dear, what was it like being six again?”

One eye opened. The wife said, “I meant my dress size!”

The moral of this story is: If a woman speaks and a man is actually listening, he will still get it wrong.

Prayer:

Thank you Lord for making me in your own image!  I am beautifully made.

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“For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then would I have hid myself from him:  But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.  We took sweet counsel together, and walked into the house of God in company.” Psalm 55:12-14.

What makes us so disappointed when persecuted, is the source of the persecution.  Sometimes it is very grievous to bear because it is coming from our friends.  If you notice this is common to all men, David went through it too.

Are you struggling because a friend is against you?  David said, you were my guide, we took sweet counsel together and we both walked to the house of God together.  Oh yes, sometimes it is unbelievable when men turn their backs on us.  The truth is, your enemy is hardly likely to get a chance to hurt you because you know they are your enemy so you stay away from them.  David said, if it was someone who hated me, I could have hid myself.  Yes, it is painful and hard to bear but in these times, look to God.

The mistake that many of us make is that we find someone to blame and often times we blame God.  I have seen many people give up on God because they were hurt by a person they looked up to in the Church or by a fellow Christian.

“As for me I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me.” Psalm 55:16.

This was David’s approach.  He knew that the problem was not God, neither was the problem him, but the problem was with the person who hurt him.  So he cried out to God.  In your pain and sorrow and disappointment from hurt, call upon the Lord.  He will save you.  He will bring to you comfort and joy again.  Remember man will fail, but God will never fail.

Gillian Henriques

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY

God is on your side, fear not! When life kicks you let it kick you forward!  ~Malene Mendoza~ 

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The Line-up

In heaven there were two lines. One said “Men who were bossed by their wives,” and the other one said,”Men who weren’t bossed by their wives”.

There was a big line for the first one, but then the man who was checking peoples name in the book of life saw one man in the other line. So he told the guys to wait. He asked the man why he was in that line.

The man replied,”My wife told me to.”

Prayer:

Lord, help me to pray for those who persecute me.  I will run to you in the times I am hurting.

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What exactly is faith?  There is so much talk about it, yet we never seem to get it right.  We try to have faith, we try to believe!  At times we wonder; is it getting us anywhere?

Does it seem even though you think you believe you are not making any progress?  You cry to God, you beseech you beg…still nothing.

Faith is not only believing but doing also (James 2:17).  I see no possibilities, I see no way out, I have no money, no resources, no way of getting it done!  That is exactly what faith is…doing things when they seem impossible.  You see it is not in your own strength that you will get things done.  If you believe that “with God all things are possible” and “I can do all things through Christ,” then just get up and do it.

“What is that in your hand?”  God is asking.  Moses had a crooked stick.  He believed and stretched it out.  The impossible happened!  Surely, you have something you can use.  It may be that all you need to do is pick up the telephone and call somewhere or someone.  Jumping on a bus and getting something done.  Whatever it is you need to do…make a move in faith.  Look in your hand and use what you have.  Faith is believing and acting!

Gillian Henriques

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Our greatest enemy is not Satan, but ourselves!  ~Malene Mendoza~

 

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Why Men Can’t Win

If you work too hard, there is never any time for her.
If you don’t work enough, you’re a good-for-nothing bum.

If she has a boring repetitive job with low pay, it’s exploitation.
If you have a boring repetitive job with low pay, you should get off your butt and find something better.

If you get a promotion ahead of her, it’s favoritism.
If she gets a job ahead of you, it’s equal opportunity.

If you mention how nice she looks, it’s sexual harassment.
If you keep quiet, it’s male indifference.

If you cry, you’re a wimp.
If you don’t, you’re insensitive.

If you make a decision without consulting her, you’re a chauvinist.
If she makes a decision without consulting you, she’s a liberated woman.

If you ask her to do something she doesn’t enjoy, that’s domination.
If she asks you, it’s a favor.

If you try to keep yourself in shape, you’re vain.
If you don’t, you’re a slob.

If you buy her flowers, you’re after something.
If you don’t, you’re not thoughtful.

Prayer:

Lord, help me to get up and move forward in faith believing that the impossible is possible with you.

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