Monday, November 8, 2010

Claiming The Promises Of God For Direction - Walk In Righteousness And Have True Prosperity




Walk In Righteousness For Direction
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones -Proverbs 2:6-8

To experience safe Protection, Live in Peace and Have True Prosperity, be Praised, Honored, Live a Long Life and be all that God has called for you to do, God says you need to walk in righteousness.  If you desire to walk in true prosperity begin claiming the promises of God and walk in  righteousness of God as you take each step ror direction.

Commit Your Way To The Lord For Direction
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans- Proverbs 16:3
Sometimes the wind blows hard, life starts to shatter and  darkness encamps around us and no longer can we see the clear direction God wants us to walk in. It is in these hardest times that we need recommit our ways to God for direction and determine that we will trust God's heart and follow Him no matter what the circumstance might look like.  It is only our faith and trust in God by claiming the promises of God that will bring us through these dark times and bring us into true prosperity.

Renew Your Mind With These Promises Of God For Direction
God knows the best path you must walk each day to fulfill all that He wants you to do.  As you walk in His will, you will be walking in true prosperity.  For instance, even though it might be storming confusion around you, you will be experiencing God's calmness in the eye of the storm when walking in the true prosperity of God. I encourage you to dedicate each day to the Lord for direction to experience true prosperity in every situation that rises up through out the day.  As you walk in God's righteousness, claim the following promises of God and see God begin to bring you true prosperity to your every path.


Claim These Promises of God For Direction

Psalm 119:104-106 "I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.

Psalm 37:1-6, 7-11 "Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.

Psalm 37:23  The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him.

Dueteronomy 26:16 The LORD your God commands you this day to follow these decrees and laws; carefully observe them with all your heart and with all your soul. You have declared this day that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in obedience to him, that you will keep his decrees, commands and laws—that you will listen to him. And the LORD has declared this day that you are his people, his treasured possession as he promised, and that you are to keep all his commands. He has declared that he will set you in praise, fame and honor high above all the nations he has made and that you will be a people holy to the LORD your God, as he promised

Deuteronomy 30:15-17 See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction.  For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess. 

1 Kings 2:3  And observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go

Psalms 1:1–4 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers

Psalm 84:10-12 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. LORD Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.

Psalm 89:14-16 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD. They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness.

Psalm 119:1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.

Psalm 119:44-46 I will always obey your law, for ever and ever. I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame

Psalm 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.

Psalm 128:1 Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.

Proverbs 4:11-13 I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.  Hold on to instruction (God's Word), do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.


Proverbs 8:19-21 My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

Proverbs 10:9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

Proverbs 13:19-2 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things

Proverbs 14:1-3 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Proverbs 28:18-19 The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit. Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.

Isaiah 40:30-31 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 43:1-3 But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;

Jeremiah 7:23 but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.

Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly[a] with your God.

Psalm 25:3-5 No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 27:10-12 Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me. Teach me your way, LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations. Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.

Proverbs 2:8-10  For he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

Proverbs 3:5-7 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.[a] Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.



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Thursday, November 4, 2010

How To Make Your Own Promise Box
















Years ago, my sister and I made gold sparkly promise boxes. When we did our devotions and found a promise of God in scripture, we'd take an index card write down the verse and put it in our promise box. When I went through a hard time and needed some encouragement I'd pull out the gold sparkly promise box to remind me of the precious promises of God.  Even to this day, those promises of God have stuck in my head.  When I pray, I pray those promises of God and watch Him faithfully answer them.  Making a promise box provides a fun way to collect and memorize the promises of God while instilling in our heart and minds the truth and power of God's promised Words.

How To Make Your Own Promise Box
1. Find or Purchase a small box that could hold index cards.  I think I found mine at the Dollar Tree for only a buck! If you're creative, you could go to a craft store and buy an unfinished box to decorate your promise box with your own personal touch.  You can also purchase plastic boxes that hold index cards at Walmart or find a cute recipe box for your promise box.

2. Decorate your promise box if you need too. You can use markers, crayons, stickers to decorate your promise box.  You can use your computer to make up your own stickers for your promise box.  The creative ideas are endless.

3. Buy index cards and place them in your promise box.  You can use white ones or colored ones.  Colored ones make it more fun!

4. Organize the index cards in your promise box. You can organize your promise box by scripture references or by categories such as: Need Direction, Feel Lonely, Need Victory Over Sin... etc. If you don't know of any categories just yet, don't worry you can add them as you add God's promises to your promise box.

5. Begin writing the promises of God on your index cards!  If you are going through a hard time and God gives you a promise to stand on be sure to add it to your promise box and on the back of the index card write a short testimony about your personal experience with God and then if you want, please share it with us!!!!!  Let us encourage one another in the Lord!!!

Making Promise Box That Can Impact Lives Forever
  • For family devotions let everyone make their own promise box and then continue to share the promises of God that are added to them.  Encourage every family member to pray the promises of God.
  • For a VBS craft consider making the project a promise box.  Let each child design their own with stickers, crayons, and markers.  Let the children  know how much God loves them and how much we can rely on the promises of God even when everyone around us may let us down at one time or another.
  • For a Sunday School project. Have a lesson on the promises of God.  Perhaps, Noah would be a great lesson to do this with.  Talk about the promises of God and share with them that God will faithfully keep His promises. 

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Jesus Will Still Be There - Claiming Promises Of God


No Matter What Circumstance You Face Today...

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
- Hebrews 13:8


One of my ever favorite songs, "Jesus Will Still Be There" is sung by Point of Grace. When I was facing some hard times, I'd pop this song in and listen to it over and over. For only $.99 you can download this song to your mp3 today at Amazon!



Jesus Will Still Be There Lyrics go like this:

Verse 1:

Things change, plans fail
You look for love on a grander scale
Storm rise, hopes fade
And you place your bets on another day
When the going gets tough
When the ride's too rough
When you're just not sure enough

Chorus:
Jesus will still be there. His love will never change sure as the steady rain. Jesus will still be there when no one else is true He'll still be loving you! When it looks like you've lost it all and you haven't got a prayer Jesus will still be there.


Verse 2:

Time flies, hearts turn
A little bit wiser from lessons learned
But sometimes weakness wins
And you lose your foothold once again
When the going gets tough
When the ride's too rough
When you're just not sure enough
(Repeat Chorus)

Things do change. Plans do fail. Friends or family don't meet your expectations. Relationships crumble, but life still has to go on. The only thing that will never change is Jesus Christ and His Word. He is faithful and will not let you down.
Today let this be your prayer:


Psalm 119:169-175
Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding according to thy word. Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word, My lips shall utter praise when thou hast taught me thy statues. My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are rightreousnness. Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts. I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight. Let my soul live, it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

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