“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”

Isaiah 40:31 NLT

Psalm 82:3-4 NIV
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.

To see promises come to pass you have to keep traveling steadily. You have to do the right thing when nobody is watching; you have to be your best when you’re not getting the credit; you have to thank God even though doors aren’t opening. Sometimes the reason it’s taking so long is because what God has for you is bigger than you’ve imagined. He’s getting you prepared to carry the weight of the blessing and the weight of the influence.

No matter how much it hurts you have to keep going. Never say goodbye when you still want to try. Open your heart and show God's love.

Matthew 9:13 NIV
"But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

It’s a new day and you can have a new beginning. You haven’t made too many mistakes. You haven’t missed too many opportunities. Embrace today with an attitude of faith and expectancy. If you are battling discouragement, or feeling overwhelmed, put on a garment of praise for a spirit of heaviness and let God take you to higher places!

Don’t let the enemy distract you when things don’t work out the way you planned. God will move you past your disappointments and into his divine appointment.

But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Romans 5:8

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. For you bless the godly, O Lord ; you surround them with your shield of love.
Psalms 5:11‭-‬12 NLT

“ This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. ”
(Psalm 118:24 NLT)

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:6 KJV

Romans 6:23 NIV
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

If you’re going to go from anointed to appointed you have to keep thanking God when you don’t see anything happening and praising when you could be complaining. It’s not enough to just hope something will happen, just believe a dream will come to pass, just think positive and that situation will turn around. You have to take the next step and call it in. Words give life to our faith.

Too often we allow the busyness of life and all our responsibilities to overwhelm and overtake us. I encourage you to not be busy, but to be productive.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

As we begin a new month of October 2020, I want you to know you can start brand new in your life. Achieve the goodness and happiness you deserve.

The words in the Bible are to be devoured and digested - to keep your spirit strong so that you will not be guided by negative thoughts or led astray by your feelings. Our heavenly father, thank you for loving and approving me just as I am. I know I make too many mistakes but you've never given up on me. You see the beauty of my imperfections and all I have is your unconditional love to guide me through the many physical struggles and mental demons I may face.

Help me encourage others and seek the best for others just as I know others can lift me up when I'm feeling down and depressed. I ask you in a time of need, the almighty God, for the deep love that covers all of my offenses and lingering weaknesses so that I can honor you in everything I do. In Jesus’ name I'll remain strong and never give up even though I may want to, Amen.

Today, I just want to simply pray that you have peace in every circumstance, joy that offers strength to carry you and faith to see the victory you can achieve.

“ Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. ”
(Romans 12:9 NLT)