Today's Bible Promise - "God gives wisdom" James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

Prayer
The LORD gives wisdom. Out of His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Loving Father, I confess to You my ignorance and ask You to fill my heart with wisdom from above that I be more like Jesus. Grant me confidence in all my tasks and wisdom with which to fulfill them. Give me wisdom to say the right things to people that I interact with today. Give me the wisdom and strength of Christ that I may learn to be a constant support to people who need my help. In the blessed name of Jesus.

GIVE ME STRENGTH AND WISDOM
Dear Lord please give me strength to face the day ahead,
Give me courage as I approach each hurting bed.
Dear Lord please give me wisdom with every word I speak,
Give me patience as I comfort the sick and weak.
Dear Lord please give assurance as the day slips into night,
That I have done the best I can and that I have done what's right.
--Author unknown--

Today's Bible Promise - "Let patience have its perfect work" James 1:4

But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:4

Prayer
Love is patient. But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient, always faithful and ready to forgive. Loving Father, form in me the virtue of patience that I may learn to be long-suffering like Jesus my Lord. Help me to stay under control at all times by not reacting in the flesh when I am in pressure situations at work, school or home. Enable me through Your Holy Spirit to stay calm and composed for all things are under Your control. In the blessed name of Jesus I pray.

PATIENCE
Patience is a virtue that everybody knows.
Its opposite is one of mankind’s greatest foes.

Without patience in our lives we are destitute
Because without patience everyone is just a brute.

So sprinkle life with patience for everyone you know,
And your relationships and friendships will blossom and grow.

When you use it with your children their love is your reward,
You’ll see a change in family life because there is less discord.

So when your ire is raised be careful how you speak,
Say things with great patience and you’ll get the reaction that you seek.

Today's Bible Promise - "Joy in trials" James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1.2-3

Prayer
The joy of the Lord is my strength. Teach me Lord Jesus how to have joy when I face trials and challenging situations. Grant me understanding to see trials as You see them. Use trials to make me strong in faith and help me to remember that my problems are under Your control. I confess my inadequacy O Lord and trust You to give me strength to persevere when I am most weak. In Your most holy name I pray

THE JOY OF THE LORD
Troubled but not distressed
For the Joy of the Lord is my strength
Cast down but not destroyed
For Joy of the Lord is my strength
Persecuted but never forsaken
For the Joy of the Lord is my strength

Today's Bible Promise - "The God of peace make you complete" Heb. 13:21

Now may the God of peace...make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. Heb. 13:20a-21

Prayer
Father of peace, I praise You for filling all the voids in my heart and making my life complete in Your Son. Thank You for the eternal wealth that I have in Jesus Christ. He is the pearl of greatest price that gives my life fullness of joy and everlasting contentment. Lord Jesus, You are more valuable to me than anything that I have in this world. Don’t let me settle for the counterfeit pearls of this world that glitter, but have no lasting value in Your kingdom. I want to put a smile on Your face today by doing what is good and pleasing in Your sight. In Your precious name I pray. Amen

Nothing without Christ
I am nothing without Christ, He is everything to me
He's the reason that I live, He's my only need
I know I couldn't make it through
One day without Jesus in my life
I am nothing, nothing without Christ

There is nothing good in me that did not come from Him
Nothing I could boast of, that He did not give
From the moment I cried out to Him, to heal my troubled soul
He welcomed me with open arms, said all that's Mine is yours!

Today's Bible Promise - "That Great Shepherd of the sheep" Heb. 13:20

Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant. Heb. 13:20

Prayer
God watches over me. Lord Jesus, I praise You for being my great Shepherd who cares for me. Make me lie down in green pastures today where I can rest in Your presence and not be dismayed. Lead me beside peaceful streams that calm my heart. Restore my soul and send me in the paths of righteousness for Your name's sake. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me. In Your Holy name I pray

My Father Watches Over Me
The valley may be dark, the shadows deep
But the Great Shepherd guards His lonely sheep;
And through the gloom, He’ll lead me home
My heavenly Father watches over me.

He makes the rose an object of His care,
He guides the eagle through the pathless air,
So this I know, He surely remembers me,
Yes, my heavenly Father watches over me.

I will trust in God, for I know He cares for me,
On mountain peaks or on the stormy sea;
Though billows roll, He keeps my soul,
My heavenly Father watches over me.

Today's Bible Promise - ““The LORD is my helper" Heb. 13:6

So we may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Heb. 13:6

Prayer
I shall not fear for the LORD is my light and my salvation. Lord God, it's me again and I need Your help today. Give me strength to do Your will by doing good and helping family, co-workers or friends that are hurting and in need of encouragement. Remind me, that You are my helper who never fails me. Fill my heart with Your love so I can be a blessing of hope to people You place in my path today that need Your salvation. In the wonderful name of JESUS I pray

I want to stay close to You, Lord,
No matter what it takes
To keep me sitting at Your feet
My stubborn will to break.

I'd love to be well today, Lord,
Could you microwave me until I'm done?
I'm tired of being in this slow cooker,
Most days it's just no fun.

So, Lord, I pray for my attitude
To glorify You each day,
As You continue to refine me
Each and every step of the way.

----Tammy----

Today's Bible Promise - “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebr...

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

Prayer
God is always with me. Loving Father, please hold me by my right hand and guide me with Your Holy Spirit. Remove from my heart and mind all greed and covetousness. Fill my heart with true contentment and help me to appreciate the numberless blessings that You have given me. Remind me that You are always near in my darkest night and see me just the same as midday light. I trust in in Your love that never changes and appreciate Your sweet voice that promises me that You'll never leave nor forsake me. In Your holy name I pray

Today's Bible Promise - "A kingdom which cannot be shaken" Heb. 12:28

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire. Heb. 12:28

Prayer
Nothing can shake me in Christ. God alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress, and I will not be shaken. Lord God, I surrender my life into Your hands. Help me to be stable in my thinking and don't let my faith be shaken by the temporary trials of this life as I seek to build my life upon Your living Word. Let Your Holy Spirit guide me upon life's journey until the day that I reach Your eternal Kingdom. I love You Lord Jesus and trust You to keep me in perfect peace for my trust and thoughts are fixed on You. In Your Holy name I pray

I'm Free
You fill my life with all Your wonders,
and willingly forgive all my blunders.
I don't know how I've lived without You,
no matter the trial, You brought me through.

I thank you Lord for Your sacrifice,
how for my sins You payed the price.
My debt of sin, You have taken,
my love for You cannot be shaken.

---By Richard Anderson---

Today's Bible Promise - "Registered in heaven" Heb 12:23

But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect. Heb 12:22-23

Prayer
My name is registered in heaven. I do not rejoice Lord Jesus, that the spirits are subject to me, but I rejoice that my name is written in heaven. Fill my heart with unspeakable joy today as I set my mind on things above and remember that Your love surrounds me. Living God, don't let my heart get sidetracked from my Lord Jesus. Open my eyes to see the heavenly Jerusalem and remind me throughout the day that my ultimate goal in life is not earthly accomplishments, but to gain (win) Christ. In His precious name I pray

HE KNOWS MY NAME
He knows my name
Every step that I take
Every move that I make
Every tear that I cry
He knows my name

When I'm overwhelmed by the pain
And can't see the light of day
I know I'll be just fine
'Cause He knows my name

He knew who I was when He carried my cross
He knew that I would fail Him but He took the loss

---Annie And Kelly Mcrae---

Today's Bible Promise - "The grace of God" Heb. 12:15

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled. Heb. 12:14-15

Prayer
God's grace sustains me. Heavenly Father, I ask You to give me a new heart that I may learn to be a peacemaker like Jesus my Lord. Don't let me get bitter, harsh or cynical as I age in life. Remove from my heart all bitterness towards any family member, co-workers or friend who has done me wrong. Please let Your grace reign in my life that I may be a kinder and sweeter Christian that is effective and influential. Make me O Lord as holy as a sinner can be. In the precious name of Jesus I pray

MY FATHER
My Father is one you all should know
He has been around since long ago
He showers me with constant love and grace
No human being could take His place.

He forgives all my sins and many more
Which is the reason I do adore.
He is with me in every possible way
In my life He was meant to stay.

Lord God, I love You with all my heart
You shower me with grace from the very start
So I pray You lead me till the very end
As my gracious Father and my closest friend.

Anonymous

Today's Bible Promise - "For whom the LORD loves He chastens” Heb. 12:6

For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.” Heb. 12:6

Prayer
God loves me. Correct me, O LORD, with Your tender mercy and not with Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing. Direct my steps into the ways of peace and righteousness that I may be a reflection of Your Son. Teach me to endure Your chastening by remembering that You deal with me in compassion as father does with their child. Help me to be upright and just in all of my personal and business affairs. I appreciate Your constant care for me and confess that I need You and cannot make it without You. In the precious name of Jesus I pray

Today's Bible Promise - "Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith" Heb. 12:2

Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb. 12:2

Prayer
Jesus is the source and strength of my faith. Lord Jesus, You are the one that brings true fulfillment and happiness to my life. You are the almighty Creator of the Universe and yet You know me by name. You know my fears, my pains, my weaknesses, my desires, my hopes, and my wants. I believe that You are my personal Savior and the resurrected LORD, who loves me and cares for me. Please guide my life today, particularly through difficult times when things look cloudy or seem unbearable. Increase my faith that I may learn to keep my eyes upon You and persevere through the trials of life and end this life in victory. In Your precious name I pray.

Hold me Jesus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTDRjqVIyVY

Well, sometimes my life
Just don't make sense at all
When the mountains look so big
And my faith just seems so small

CHORUS:
So hold me Jesus, 'cause I'm shaking like a leaf
You have been King of my glory
Won't You be my Prince of Peace

Today's Bible Promise - "Out of weakness were made strong" Heb. 11:34

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Heb. 11:33-34

Prayer
When I am weak then am I strong. I have faith O Lord that You will use my weaknesses for Your glory. Strengthen my faith O Lord that I may be valiant for Jesus and serve You by doing my very best at home and in my workplace. I'm thankful that You love me in spite of all my frailties or shortcomings. Remind me through this day that Your strength is made perfect in my weakness. I love You and confess that I can do nothing without You. In the blessed name of Jesus.

Today's Bible Promise - "Greater riches" Hebrews 11:26

By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward. Hebrews 11:24-26

Prayer
To gain Christ, it is to gain everything. Loving Father, I praise You for the greater riches and eternal treasures that You have given me in Christ Jesus. I am rich beyond compare and my life is complete in Jesus my Savior. Fill my heart with the faith of Moses, that I may choose to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ rather than an opportunistic soft life of sin. Teach me to keep pressing ahead and not lose heart by looking forward to the reward of being with Jesus in heaven. In His holy name I pray

Today's Bible Promise - "These all died in faith" Heb. 11:13

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Heb. 11:13

Prayer
This world is not my home, I am just a pilgrim passing through. Living Father, I thank You and believe in my heart that Jesus bore my sins and died in my place on the cross of Calvary. I pray for an increase in faith that I may be able to trust in Your living promises which give me hope. I pray for an increase in faith that I may be able to see the Land afar and the Kingdom to come which uplifts my spirit while I travel through this earthly land. I pray for an increase in faith that I may be a faithful example like Abraham to my family and friends. In the blessed name of Jesus

NOT MY HOME
Troubles and tears
And temptations do come
But still my heart cheers
For this world is not my home

Sadness and sorrows
Sometimes come like a flood
But I've found hope for tomorrow
In Jesus Christ my Lord

Fierce foes and fears
Many times surround me
But I know my God is near
With His angels to preserve me

Despair and dangers
At times may loom
But they're only strangers
And Christ leads me through the gloom

Oh, what peace of mind!
With love flowing like the sea
And the glorious joy I find
For in my heavenly home I'll soon be!

---- BenjaminU Anabaraonye---

Today's Bible Promise - "Heir of righteousness" Heb. 11:7

By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. Heb. 11:7

Prayer
You, O LORD, will bless the righteous, with favor You will surround them as with a shield. Fill my heart Lord Jesus with a resolve to live by faith like Noah so I can be a godly influence to my family by standing strong against the powers of evil in my home, workplace and community. Deliver me from being a coward and help me to live in holy fear by loving to do what is right before Your eyes. In Your precious name I pray

Today's Bible Promise - "God is...a rewarder of them that seek Him" Heb. 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Heb. 11:6

Prayer
The more I seek God the more my life is complete. O LORD, You are my God, earnestly I seek You, my soul thirsts for You, my body longs for You, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Living Father, I'm learning to seek You with all my heart when I feel alone for You are my hiding place. I'm learning to seek You in my labor for without You I can do nothing. I'm learning to seek You when I feel heavy laden for You give my life rest. Reward me O Lord by revealing Yourself to me and filling my heart with Your love and light from above. I seek to please You this day and put a smile on Your heart. In the precious name of Jesus.

The more I seek You: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI_1YliutzA

Today's Bible Promise - "Those who believe" Heb. 10:39

But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul. Heb. 10:39

Prayer
All things are possible to for those who believe. Faithful Father, I do believe. Help my unbelief. Teach me to hold on when things around me seem to get worse. Deliver me from backsliding when my faith is tested. Remind me that You will handle all of my problems and are in control over every situation at my workplace, school, home and church. Give me victory over sin, sickness, mental depression, discouragement, and doubt. Teach me to be a positive example by being hopeful in life for You are the God of my salvation who loves me and cares for me. In the blessed name of Jesus my Rock.

JESUS THE ROCK
He's the Rock I always cling to
When the storms around me rage
He's the One I often sing to
When my tears have blurred the page.

He's the Hope I stake my Life on
He's my Comfort every day
He's the Vine I grasp and hold on
When all else has washed away.

He's my Joy in midst of Sorrow
He's my Strength when Pain is Deep
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
He's the Shepherd of the Sheep.

He's the King of Kings in Glory
He's the Bright and Morning Star
He's the Savior and His Story
Changes hearts both near and far.

He's the Precious Lamb of Calvary
He's the Lord... God's only Son
He's the God of Grace and Mercy
Without Equal... He's The One!
-----Jim Lake-----

Today's Bible Promise - "Your confidence has great reward" Hebrews 10:35

Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. Hebrews 10:35

Prayer
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Abba Father, You are my confidence and hope that never fails me. Let me enjoy Your presence this day as I go forth into the day of battle. Help me to rely upon Your promises which fill my heart with total assurance that You are with me and will never forsake me. Don't let me get discouraged nor anxious when I'm tested. Fill my heart with confidence and the peace of Your Holy Spirit which surpasses all understanding so that my heart and mind is fixed upon Jesus my Lord and Savior. In His holy name I pray

Confidence: Belief in the powers of God; full trust; reliability of a person or thing; assurance; unwavering certitude

Today's Bible Promise - "You have an enduring possession in heaven" Heb. 10:34

For you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven. Heb. 10:34

Prayer
I have a home in heaven. O Lord, help me to live for the things above and not to get caught up with the temporal vanities of this world. Open my eyes to see the Kingdom to come that You are taking me to. Flood my heart with Your light so I can see the enduring possession that awaits those who love my Lord Jesus. Remind me throughout this week that I'm on my way home to heaven where there's no more sorrow, no more sickness, no more pain, no more stress, no more weariness, no death, and no more tears. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray.

A LETTER HOME
I have a mansion all my own; I'm filled with joy and praise.
I listen to sweet music and my voice in anthems raise.
My vision's twenty-twenty and my ears hear every sound;
Feet that once were crippled now walk firmly on the ground.

The old are young and lively; there's no tears to fill my eyes..
all the glories God has promised have come true beyond the skies.
I have everything I need now, so dear family, don't feel blue.
I'm writing you this letter just to say...I still love you.

I'll be waiting here in Heaven for us to meet again someday
and I pray that you'll stay ready to be quickly caught away.
But until the trumpet's sounded and the sky is opened wide,
please don't cry for me, my loved ones...I am safe by Jesus' side.

By Dorothea K. Barwick