Meditating The Word
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:8 Meditate means to muse, talk about, consider, meditate, sigh, sing. Our words have power (the power of life and death are in the tongue), but God‘s Word isn‘t just powerful, it‘s anointed. What if instead of speaking what we think about ourselves, we spoke God‘s Word over ourselves instead as a form of meditation? What if we personalized and prayed scripture as a form of daily meditation? Well, as God told Joshua, I believe that THEN you will make your way prosperous and THEN you shall have good success.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:8 Meditate means to muse, talk about, consider, meditate, sigh, sing. Our words have power (the power of life and death are in the tongue), but God‘s Word isn‘t just powerful, it‘s anointed. What if instead of speaking what we think about ourselves, we spoke God‘s Word over ourselves instead as a form of meditation? What if we personalized and prayed scripture as a form of daily meditation? Well, as God told Joshua, I believe that THEN you will make your way prosperous and THEN you shall have good success.
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Nov 3, 2022
Episode 389: Wisdom
Nov 3, 2022
Nov 3, 2022
3 min
Today's Prayer Meditation is on Wisdom
Father, you give wisdom. From your mouth come knowledge and understanding.
I am very careful how I live -- not as the unwise, but with wisdom, making most of every opportunity as you lead me. You have promised that if I lack wisdom in any area, all I have to do is ask you. You give generously to all without finding fault, and you give me wisdom when I ask. The wisdom that comes from you is pure. It is peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit. It is impartial and sincere.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold; to get insight rather than silver.
I am wise in the way I act toward others, and I make the most of every opportunity. My conversation is always full of grace, seasoned with salt, and I always know how to answer everyone, because you give me the words to say.
I avoid strife at all costs, beause I know where strife is, there is pride. I am open to godly advice from others, and welcome the wisdom they share with me. I listen more than I speak, for I recognize that even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.
I get wisdom and love life. I cherish understanding, and it makes me prosper.
I do not deceive myself by thinking I am wise by the standards of this age. I am happy to become a fool in the eyes of the world so that I may become wise by your standards, Father. I show wisdom and understanding by my good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
I study your words, Father, and put them into practice in my life, building a strong foundation like a wise man who builds his house on a rock.
Wisdom instructs me to fear and reverence you, Father. I humble myself to your word and I know that humility comes before honor. Your thoughts are not the way I naturally think. And your ways are not the way I would naturally act. So I exchange my human wisdom for your wisdom, Father. You have given me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that I may know you better.
I thank and praise you, Father. You have given me wisdom and power, you make known to me what I ask of you. You are the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. You do not grow tired or weary and your understanding is more than I can fathom.
Everything comes from you. Your plan is wonderful and your wisdom is magnificent.
So be it.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Proverbs 2:6; Ephesians 5:15-16; James 1:5; James 3:17; Proverbs 16:16; Colossians 4:5-6; Proverbs 13:10; Proverbs 17:28; Proverbs 19:8; 1 Corinthians 3:18; James 3:13; Matthew 7:24; Proverbs 15:33; Isaiah 55:8; Ephesians 1:17; Daniel 2:23; Isaiah 40:28; Isaiah 28:29
Nov 2, 2022
Episode 388: Joy
Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
4 min
Today's Prayer Meditation is on Joy
I rejoice in you always, Father. You fill me with all joy and peace in believing, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, I abound in hope.
Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit. I don't have to try to be happy or filled with joy. I only need to abide in you and keep your word in my heart, and joy comes automatically.
If I have need of anything, all I have to do is ask you, Father, in the name of Jesus, and I receive whatever I have need of so that my joy may be full.
You lead me on the path of life, Father, so that I can walk with you in it. In your presence there is fullness of joy and at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. That's what it's like to live in your kingdom. It isn't a matter of rules and regulations, but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Although I did not see Jesus while he walked the earth, I love him. And even though I can't see him physically now, I believe in him and I rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory. He has done great things for me.
Your joy, is my strength. Even when the cares of the world come against my heart, you console me and cheer my soul with your faithful love.
You turned my mourning into dancing; and you exchanged my funeral garb and clothed me with gladness. My heart is glad in you, because I trust in your holy name.
When I found your words, Father, I devourced them. And your words became a joy to me and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, I am a Christ-like one.
I set you always before me, and because you are at my right hand, I cannot be shaken. So, my heart is glad, I am safe and secure in you, and my whole being rejoices.
Splendor and majesty go before you, and strength and joy surround you. You are mighty to save. You rejoice over me with gladness and you quiet my fears by your love.
I keep your commandments and I abide in your love. Your joy is in me and my joy is full. And my spirit rejoices in my God and my Savior. My lips shout for joy, and I sing praises to you, my soul also, which you have redeemed.
Everlasting joy is on my heat. In you I find gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing had to flee.
I greatly rejoice in you, Father, for you have clothed me with the garments of salvation; you covered me with your robe of righteousness. I rejoice in you through my Lord Jesus Christ, through him I received reconciliation. He brought me back to right standing with you. You have restored to me the joy of your salvation, and you uphold me with a willing spirit.
You bless me with a long and healthy life and I rejoice and am glad in the gift of each day.
I take refuge in you and rejoice. I sing for joy and you spread your protection over me. I clap my hands and shout to you with loud songs of joy.
I rejoice always and pray without ceasing, giving thanks no matter what the circumstances. My heart rejoices in you and no one can steal my joy from me.
There were times in my life when I sowed in tears, but now I reap with shouts of joy, for you have blessed me.
So be it.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Philippians 4:4; Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:22-23; John 16:24; Psalm 16:11; Romans 14:17; 1 Peter 1:8; Nehemiah 8:10; Psalm 94:19; Psalm 30:11; Psalm 33:21; Jeremiah 15:16; Psalm 16:8-9; 1 Chronicles 16:27; Zephaniah 3:17; John 15:10-11; Luke 1:47; Psalm 71:23; Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 61:10; Romans 5:11; Psalm 51:12; Psalm 118:24; Psalm 5:11; Psalm 47:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; John 16:22; Psalm 126:5
Nov 1, 2022
Episode 387: Hope
Nov 1, 2022
Nov 1, 2022
5 min
Today's Prayer Meditation is on Hope
I am blessed because I trust in you. All of my hope is in you, Father.
You have great plans for me; plans for good and not for evil, plans for a future and a hope.
So I am strong, courageous and unafraid, because you go with me. You will not leave me or forsake me.
My heart takes courage as I wait on you, Father. For what do I wait? My hope is in you. You are my hope, my trust. And you have been from my youth. I will hope continually and praise you yet more and more.
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
My hope is not deferred, because it is secure in you. My fulfilled desires are like a tree of life. I look forward with great expectation to the future, my hope will not be cut off.
I seek your wisdom in scriptures, written for my instruction. Through endurance and through the encouragement of your word, I have hope. In hope I rejoice. I am patient in my trials and constant in my prayers to you, Father.
I hear your word, and through it comes faith. Faith is the assurance, the title deed of the things that I hope for. It is the conviction of things not seen. Your word is all the proof I need.
So in faith, I wait for you, and you renew my strength. I mount up with wings like an eagle, I run and I do not grow weary. I walk and I do not faint.
It is through my hope in you, that I was saved. Even when things may not look like it, I still hope. Hope that is seen isn't hope. I don't hope for what I can already see, but for what I do not yet see in the physical realm, and I wait for it with patience.
Blessed are you, Father of my Lord Jesus Christ. According to your great mercy, you caused me to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
I rejoice in hope of your glory. More than that, I rejoice even in my trials, because I know that that produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope will not put me to shame, because your love has been poured into my heart through Holy Spirit who you have given me.
You chose to make know to me how great are the riches of your glory, the mystery of Christ in me, the hope of glory.
I am not moved or shaken by bad news, my heart is firm, trusting in you. Your report is the one I choose to believe.
I do not stop giving thanks. You have given me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that I may know you better. The eyes of my heart have been enlightened so that I may know the hope to which you have called me, the riches of your glorious inheritance, and your incomparably great power and mighty strength for me because I believe.
I will bless you at all times; your praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in you alone. I magnify you and exalt your name. I sought you and you answered me and delivered me from all my fears. I look to you and I am radiant, my face will never be ashamed. You saved me out of all my troubles. Your angles encamp around me. I have tasted and seen that you are good. And I am blessed because I take refuge in you. I place my hope in you, and I lack no good thing.
So be it.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Jeremiah 17:7; Jeremiah 29:11; Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 31:24; Psalm 39:7; Psalm 71:5; Psalm 71:14; Psalm 119:114; Proverbs 13:12; Proverbs 23:18; Romans 15:4; Romans 15:13; Romans 12:12; Hebrews 11:1; Isaiah 40:31; Romans 8:24-25; 1 Peter 1:3; Romans 5:2-5; Colossians 1:27; Psalm 112:7; Ephesians 1:16-19; Psalm 34
Oct 31, 2022
Episode 386: Patience
Oct 31, 2022
Oct 31, 2022
5 min
Today's Prayer Meditation is on Patience
I rejoice in hope and am patient even in the middle of my trials, praying continuously to you, Father.
You have shown me that love is patient and kind and unselfish and not easily provoked. I rejoice not only in the hope of your glory, but also in the middle of difficulties, because I know that staying joyful even in the tough times works patience, and experience and hope.
So I rest in you, Father, and I wait patiently for you. I do not compare my circumstances to those of other people. I know that you are working for my good -- even when I can't see it. You lead me in the way I should go, and I can only get there one step at a time.
I am saved by hope. And I don't hope for what I can see, but for what I can't see. Hope and faith aren't required for what is visible. So I am patient and steadfast in faith for what I can't yet see with my physical eyes.I do not become weary in doing good. I know that in due season I will reap, if I don't quit.
Even though the beginning of the journey may be difficult, I know that the end will be glorious. And being patient in spirit is better than being proud in spirit.
As I wait upon you, you renew my strength. I mount up with wings as eagles. I run and don't get weary. I walk and don't faint.
Patience is one of the fruits of the Spirit. I don't have to work to produce it. That's not how I was created. I just need to abide in you, and patience will spring forth as a natural result.
I establish in my heart to be patient in all things. I wait on you, and I am of good courage. You strengthen my heart. All I have to do is wait.
You are the God of patience and consolution, and you grant me to be likeminded toward my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. It's not my battle. You fight for me. All I have to do is hold my peace.
Through you, I have obtained mercy. Jesus showed all patience. He was the supreme example; a pattern for me as I believe in him.
You are good to me when I wait for you and when I seek you. I hope and quietly wait for the manifestation of your salvation in all areas of my life. I am not sloppy or lazy, but I follow those who have gone before me, who through faith and patience inherited the promises. I do your will, and have patience that I also might receive the promise.
You have a vision for my life, Father, and it will work out in its appointed time. Even though it may look like it tarries, I will wait for it because I know it will surely come and not tarry.
I am good ground for the seed of your word, Father. I have an honest and good heart. I hear your word, I keep it and I bring forth fruit with patience, recognizing that your kingdom works on the principle of seed, time and harvest.
So, I lay aside every weight, and anything that could easily slow me down, and I run with patience the race you have set before me. I know that holding fast to my faith, works patience. And I let patience have her perfect work, so that I may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
What is written in your word, was written for my learning, so that through patience and comfort of the scriptures, I might have hope.
I wait for you, Father. My soul waits patiently, and in your word I place all my hope.
So be it.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Romans 12:12; 1 Corinthians 13:4-5; Romans 5:2-4; Psalm 37:7-9; Romans 8:23-25; Galatians 6:9; Ecclesiastes 7:8; Isaiah 40:31; Galatians 5:22-24; James 5:8; Psalm 27:14; Romans 15:5; Exodus 14:14; 1 Timothy 1:16; Lamentations 3:25-26; Hebrews 6:12; Hebrews 10:36; Habakkuk 2:3; Luke 8:15; Hebrews 12:1; James 1:3; James 1:4; Romans 15:4; Psalm 130:5
Oct 30, 2022
Episode 385: Courage
Oct 30, 2022
Oct 30, 2022
3 min
Today's Prayer Meditation is on Courage
Father, you have commanded me to be strong and courageous. I will not tremble or be dismayed, for you are with me wherever I go. You will never fail me or forsake me. You are faithful.
I wait for you. I am strong and my heart takes courage. I do not rush headlong after my own pursuits, but wait on you, Father; remaining ever watchful and alert, standing firm in the faith. I am strong and my heart is courageous because I place my hope in you alone.
I am careful to listen to your Word and obey you, Father. I do not turn from the right or to the left, and I have success wherever I go.
With strength and courage, I take action. I do not allow fear to hold me back or to discourage me, for you are with me. You will not fail or forsake me, but you stand by me and help me to accomplish the work you have purposed for me to do. So I do not lose courage. I know there is reward for my work and I face my responsibilities head on with action. I take courage in my work, for you are with me.
I show myself courageous for the sake of others, not just for myself. No matter what it may look like, I know that you always do what is good in your sight. So, I do not let my heart be anxious, but take courage and fear not. You come with a vengeance against the enemy. You make amends. You have saved me.
I am not afraid. I am at peace. You have strengthened me. You have not given me a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
Others observe my confidence -- not due to any special education or training -- and they are amazed. They recognize me as being your child and as one who spends time in your presence.
I can confidently say, you are my helper and I will not be afraid. What could man possibly do to me? I am always of good courage. I know that while I am at home in my earthly body, I am absent from you. So what's the worst that could ever happen? Even if I should lose my earthly life, I know that to be absent from my body is to be at home with you.
I am strong in you, and in the strength of your might. You have girded me with strength for battle; You have subdued the enemy. I keep up my courage no matter what I face, because I believe in your Word, Father, and I know that things will turn out exactly as you have promised.
You make me bold with strength in my soul.
So be it.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Courage; Strength; No Fear
Joshua 1:9; Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 27:14; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Psalm 31:24; Joshua 1:7; 1 Chronicles 28:20; 2 Chronicles 15:7; Ezra 10:4; Haggai 2:4; 2 Samuel 10:12; Isaiah 35:4; Daniel 10:19; 2 Timothy 1:7; Acts 4:13; 2 Corinthians 5:6; Hebrews 13:6; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Ephesians 6:10; Psalm 18:39; Acts 27:25; Psalm 138:3
Oct 29, 2022
Episode 384: Peace
Oct 29, 2022
Oct 29, 2022
5 min
Today's Prayer Meditation is on Peace
I live in peace, for you are the God of love and peace, and you are with me.
I turned from evil and do good, and I actively seek peace and pursue it.
I am not anxious about anything. In every situation, I come to you, Father, in prayer and petition with thanksgiving. I present all of my requests to you. And your peace, which transcends all understanding, guards my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus.
I lie down at night and sleep in peace, for you alone make me dwell in safety.
You are the Lord of peace, and you give me peace at all times and in every way.
I do not have to work at peace, it is a fruit of the Spirit, along with love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness. All I have to do is abide in you and have your word abide in me, and the fruit of your Spirit is the natural result.
I let the peace of Christ rule in my heart. I was called to peace. And I express gratitude in every season of my life.
I have been justified through faith, and through Jesus, I have peace.
I do not allow my mind to be governed by the flesh -- that leads to death. My mind is governed by the Spirit, and I have peace and life more abundant.
Your kingdom isn't about eating and drinking, but about righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Serving Christ in this way is pleasing to you, Father. So I make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification with my brothers and sisters.
You are not a God of disorder but of peace.
I am your child, a child of the God of peace, so I make it my business to be a peacemaker.
I make every effort to live in peace with everyone, to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace, to be holy as you are holy.
You take pleasure in me and cause even my enemies to make peace with me.
Whenever possible, as far as it depends on me, I live at peace with everyone.
I sow in peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
You keep me in perfect peace because my mind is steadfast on you, and I trust in you alone.
You give me strength and you bless me with peace.
Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and when he left the earth, he left his peace with me as a gift. Not the way the world gives, which is temporary and based on circumstances, but a perfect peace that is unconditional. So I don't let my heart be troubled, and I am not afraid.
I know that you have a plan and a future for me as I continue to seek peace.
I listen to what you say, Father. You promise peace to me and I am your faithful servant.
I love your word. When I follow it, I have great peace and nothing can make me stumble.
You establish peace for me; all that I have accomplished you have done for me.
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, your unfailing love for me will not be shaken nor will your covenant of peace be removed.
I go out in joy and am led forth in peace. The mountains and hills burst into song before me, and all the trees of the field clap their hands.
Your hope fills me with all joy and peace as I trust in you, and I overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
So be it.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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2 Corinthians 13:11; Psalm 34:14; 1 Peter 3:11; Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 4:8; 2 Thessalonians 3:16; Galatians 5:22; Colossians 3:15; Romans 5:1; Romans 8:6; Romans 14:17-19; 1 Corinthians 14:33; Matthew 5:9; Hebrews 12:14; Ephesians 4:3; Proverbs 16:7; Romans 12:18; James 3:18; Isaiah 26:3; Psalms 29:11; Psalms 37:37; Psalms 85:8; Psalms 119:165; Isaiah 26:12; Isaiah 54:10; Isaiah 55:12; Romans 15:13
Oct 28, 2022
Episode 383: Health & Healing
Oct 28, 2022
Oct 28, 2022
4 min
Today's Prayer Meditation is on Healing
While I don't reject medical treatment, Father, I know that you are the healer. I am healed by your word alone, which heals everything.
I praise your name. Jesus, the Son of Righteousness rose with healing in his wings. And I go out leaping like a calf from the stall.
Flesh can fail, but you are the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
If affliction comes against me, I know that your Word, your promises give me life.
You meet all of my needs according to the riches of your glory in Christ Jesus. All means all. You provide for me spiritually, materially and physically. There is nothing lacking.
I give my full attention to your words. I incline my ear to you. I don't let your words depart from my eyes. I keep them in the midst of my heart. They are life to me and health to my flesh.
I worship you, Father. Your blessing is on my food and on my water. You have taken sickness away from me.
A thousand may fall at my side, and ten thousand at my right hand; but the plague will not come near me.
You are my refuge and my dwelling place. No evil shall befall me, nor shall any plague come near my dwelling.
I have nothing to fear because you are with me. I am not shaken, because you are my God. You strengthen me and help me. You uphold me with your righteous right hand.
You bring health and healing to me. You healed me and let me enjoy abundant peace and security.
I prosper and enjoy good health, even as my soul prospers.
You healed me, Father, and I am healed. You saved me, and I am saved. You are the one I praise.
You restored my health and you healed all of my wounds.
Jesus bore my sins in his body on the cross so that I could die to sin and live for righteousness. By his wounds, I was healed.
You give me strength when I'm weary and you are my power when I am weak.
You sent your word and healed me; you rescued me from the grave. I give thanks to you, Father, for your unfailing love and your wonderful deeds.
Jesus wounded for my transgressions, he was bruised for my iniquities; The chastisement for my peace was upon him, and by his stripes, I am healed.
I listen carefully to you and I do what is right in your eyes. I pay attention to your commands and, Father, when I miss the mark, your mercy and the righteousness of Jesus makes up the difference. You protect me from disease. You are the Lord who heals me.
You saw my ways, but covered them with the blood of Jesus. Now when you look at me, all you see is his righteousness. You heal me. You guide me and restore comfort to me. You give me peace. You create praise on my lips.
So be it.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Solomon 16:12; Malachi 4:2; Psalm 73:26; Psalm 119:50; Proverbs 4:20-22; Exodus 23:25; Psalm 91:7; Psalm 91:9-10; Isaiah 41:10; Jeremiah 17:14; Jeremiah 33:6; Jeremiah 30:17; 1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 40:29; Psalms 107:20-21; Isaiah 53:5; Exodus 15:26; Isaiah 57:18-19
Oct 27, 2022
Episode 382: Prosperity
Oct 27, 2022
Oct 27, 2022
4 min
Today's Prayer Meditation is on Prosperity
I will never forget that it is you, Father, who gives me the power to gain wealth, not merely for myself, but to confirm your covenant in the earth.
Jesus came that so that I could have life, and have it abundantly.
You supply every need I have according to your riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Your desire is that I prosper and be in health even as my soul prospers. So I feed my soul -- my thoughts, my will and my emotions -- with your word.
Though Jesus was rich, yet for my sake he became poor, so that I by his poverty might become rich.
You raised me up from the dust, you lifted me from the ash heap, and through Jesus, I have inherited a seat of honor.
Your divine power has granted me all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Jesus who called me to his own glory and excellence.
Every work I undertake, I work as if I'm working for you. I seek you with all of my heart, and you prosper me.
You are the Lord my God, you teach me to profit, and you lead me in the way I should go.
You are able to make all grace abound to me. You make me all sufficient in all things at all times, so that I may abound in every good work.
I am not subject to the world's economy. I give freely. My heart is not grudging when I give, and you bless me in all my work and in all that I undertake.
I give, and it is given to me. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, it is put into my lap. For with the measure I use it is measured back to me.
You have opened your good treasury to me, the heavens to give the rain to my land in its season and to bless the work of my hands.
Out of my plenty, I lend to others, and I do not need to borrow.
You are able to do far more abundantly than anything I could ever ask or think, according to your power that works within me.
I will not let your word depart from my mouth. I meditate on it day and night. I am careful to do what is written in it. And my way is made prosperous and I have good success.
I seek your kingdom and your ways first, Father, I live in the righteousness you have provided through Christ Jesus, and all of the things needed to live an abundant life are added to me.
You reward my humility and fear of you with riches and honor and life.
You are my shepherd. I lack nothing.
I live in a state of your favor. And your blessing makes me rich, and it comes without any sorrow attached to it.
I am like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and whose leaf doesn't wither. I prosper in all that I do.
You are my sun and my shield. You bestow favor and honor on me. You don't withhold any good thing from me.
So be it.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Deut 8:18; John 10:10; Phil 4:19; 2 Cor 8:9; 3 John 1:2; 2 Pet 1:3; 1 Sam 2:8; 2 Cor 9:8; Isa 48:17; Deut 15:10; Luke 6:38; Deut 28:12; Eph 3:20;Josh 1:9; Mat 6:33; Prov 22:4; Psa 23:1; Prov 10:22; Psa 1:3
Oct 26, 2022
Episode 381: Malachi
Oct 26, 2022
Oct 26, 2022
3 min
Today's Prayer Meditation is on the Book of Malachi
You have always loved me, Father. Your greatness knows no borders. You deserve all of my honor and respect. I offer you all that I have, my very life as a living sacrifice. Your name is great among the nations. You are my King.
The purpose of your covenant is to bring life and peace. That is what you give me. And all you require in return is that I reverence you. I stand in awe of your name. I speak your truth. I do not lie or cheat. I walk with you, living a good and righteous life, and turn others from lives of sin.
My lips preserve knowledge of you, Father.
We are all children of the same Father. We were all created by the same God. So why would I betray my brothers and sisters or violate your covenant?
I guard my heart and I am faithful.
You sent your messenger, the Messiah. He is like a blazing fire that refines metal, or like a strong soap that bleaches clothes. Like a refiner of silver, he burned away the dross of my life. He purified me and refined me like gold and silver so that I could once again be an acceptable sacrifice to you.
You are the Lord, and you do not change. I returned to you, and you returned to me.
I bring my tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough for those the church cares for. And you open the windows of heaven for me. You have poured out a blessing so great I don't have enough room to take it in! I have tried it. I put you to the test as you asked. My harvests are abundant, for you protect them. You rebuke the devourer for my sake, and he cannot destroy the fruit of my labor. Everyone calls me blessed, for they can see your favor on my life.
There is profit to be had by serving you and keeping your word. You bless those who love you.
I fear you with a holy reverence, Father, and I honor your name. I am yours, your special treasure. You have spared me as a loving Father spares an obedient child. spares an obedient child. There is a difference between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not. You have showered my life with blessings.
The Sun of Righteousness rose with healing in his wings. And I went free, leaping with joy like a calf let out to pasture. I tread upon the enemy like dust under my feet.
So be it.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Oct 25, 2022
Episode 380: Zechariah 12-14
Oct 25, 2022
Oct 25, 2022
2 min
Today's Prayer Meditation is on Zechariah Chapters 12-14
Father, you stretched out the heavens, laid the foundations of the earth, and formed the human spirit. You have made me an immovable rock. Anyone who tries to move me will only hurt themselves.
You watch over me. I have found strength in you. You are the God of Angel Armies. I remain secure in you.
You have given me victory over the enemy, and over my cicumstances. You defend me. Even though I am weak in my own strength, I am mighty in you. You have poured out your spirit of grace and power on me.
You opened a fountain to cleanse me from all of my sins and impurity. You have erased idol worship, false prophets and the spirit of impurity that came with them. You brought me through the fire and made me pure. You refined me like silver and purified me like gold.
I called on your name, and you answered me. I am yours and you are my God.
You outshine all other sources of light, bringing continuous day. You are the light in the darkness. Life-giving water flows from you continuously. You are King over all the earth. Let your name alone be worshiped.
I am safe at last, never again to be cursed or destroyed.
So be it.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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