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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING–EP403–UPHELD BY THE LORD

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: UPHELD BY THE LORD

Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

The word uphold means to sustain, confirm or support. If God upholds us with his hands take a moment and think about it. He will support us with his hand. There is no better support system in the universe than God’s hand.

The word sustain means to support or keep from falling. Like helping someone elderly to walk. It wouldn’t be good for someone who is weak to lean on someone who doesn’t have strength to hold them up.

God confirms who we are; by telling us we are his children. Support can come in all sorts of forms spiritually, physically, financially and emotionally. He has promised to strengthen us and be our support.

Spiritually He has given us His Spirit to be our guide. We should never have fear as long as God is leading. We do not need to see where we are going, we just need to trust that he is leading. He will not steer us wrong. He wants what is best for us.

Eph 3:16-19 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Physically, he has promised to be our healer. He wants us to walk in health and enjoy the life he has given to us. When the enemy tries to attack us with sickness and disease, we need to look to Jesus, who is our healer.

Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.

Financially, he is Jehovah Jireh our provider. He has promised in his word to be our source. Phil 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Whatever we have need of he will provide. We must learn to trust him.

He has promised to uphold us or prop us up. It is a good thing to know we can lean on him. There is no safer place to be than to lean on Jesus.

Jer 17:7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.

Without God on our side, we are without hope, we are merely existing. Sleepwalking through life without joy or any real peace. When we trust in the Lord, we turn the responsibility for our lives over to him. We have peace in knowing he will work things our for our good. We don’t have to worry or second guess what is going on because we can trust in God’s hands to protect, strengthen and guide us ever step of the way.

He will uphold us and give us the support we need.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING — EP402–A PLACE OF SAFETY

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: A PLACE OF SAFETY

In ancient times, cities were fortified with walls. These walls would have high towers or places that overlooked the land around the city.

This would give them a good view to see the enemy coming. These towers were for protection, when the enemy would attack. They were heavily fortified to withstand weapons of the time.

For example: The walls of Jerico were so thick that they held chariot races on the top of the wall. No army, with the weapons of the time could penetrate the walls of safety. It took God to cause them to fall.

Just as these fortified towers were protection from physical attacks, God is our strong tower or place of safety that will give us protection from the enemy.

In order to be safe, people had to be humble enough to seek shelter. Just as one lone man could not defeat a huge army alone, we cannot defeat our enemy in our own strength. We have to seek God’s strength and protection. We must seek shelter in the shadow of his wings.

We are assured in Prov 18:10 if we seek refuge in Him, we will be safe.

Proverbs 18:10-The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

One of the Hebrew names for God, Migdal-Oz translates to tower of strength. He is our tower of strength. A place we are safe and the enemy will not be able to touch us.

As we face uncertain times, we need to reinforce to ourselves that God is our strength, our safe place and our refuge. Getting this concept in our minds will give us comfort and strength when the enemy is trying to attack. We know that we have a safe place to run to when we need shelter. I googled a definition for refuge it said, refuge is a condition of being safe, sheltered from pursuit, danger or trouble.

The phrase sheltered from pursuit stuck out to me. God does this with the enemy. He shelters us from the enemy launching an all-out assault against us. We are safe because he will not allow us to be overtaken. We are sheltered from the pursuit of the enemy.

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Let’s break this down. God is our refuge our safe place. The strength God gives will empower us with the ability to stand in the face of adversity. He is always available to give us immediate help.

Psalm 91:9-11 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Psalm 91 is a chapter full of encouragement. Because we trust in the Lord and make him our safe place or the place we dwell. He has said no evil will befall or no evil will happen to us. We will not be overtaken by a plague. Because he has given his angels the responsibility to watch over us and protect us.

As uncertainty in our world is on the rise. Many people are worried about the things going on around us. As children of God, we can be assured that none of it matters, because we are sheltered safe in God’s presence.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING –EP401–TRANSITIONS

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: TRANSITIONS

We all experience many transitions in life. We go from infant to toddler then to school age child, to high-school graduate. Some transition to college, while others become soldiers or join the work force.

Life is about changing and growing. We should never stop growing and learning. Especially about God’s Word.

Places of transition are normally accompanied by anxiety and fear of the unknown. We wonder how things will be once we are in the new place. What we learn during the process can be invaluable. Look at the children of Israel. Because they didn’t trust God, they were stuck in transition. This is why we must trust his plan.

Only those born during the transition got to see the promised land. In other words, we cannot take our old ways of thinking into the new season. We need to shake off religion and find the old path.

We need to get on the path of God’s ways and not man’s traditions. They were following their old way of thinking and built a golden calf. We don’t need any idols of religion. We need to be sure we are in God’s will. Only his way will lead us to the transition of what God has promised.

Caterpillars go through an amazing transformation. In the transition they are closed up in a cocoon. Only God see the transformation. But one day, God says ok, now is your time to fly. That butterfly with its newly formed wings pushes out of its shell and takes to the sky.

Only God knows when we are ready for the next level in Him. But we can be assured, he will never allow us to be unprepared for what he has for us next.

Just as the butterfly has to push its way out of the cacoon, we have to press our way out of the comfort zone. We must trust God and learn to be content in whatever phase of the transition we find ourselves in at the moment.

Phil 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

If you find yourself in a transition, trust in the Lord. He will see you through it. Embrace the process and try to be content in whatever phase you find yourself. Remember the children of Israel didn’t trust and they spent 40 years going around the same mountain.

We can prolong the process of transition by not surrendering, but we cannot shorten the time. Growth takes time and we need to never stop growing.

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BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING — EP400– GOD’S HANDS

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: GOD’S HAND

As children of God we often say that we are in his hands. There is safety and strength in God’s hands. Today I want to take you through the scriptures and share more about God’s hands.

When I think about being in his hands I think of safety. Being in his hands means we are protected from the storms of life. One verse says we are under the shadow of his wings. We are safe when we put ourselves in his hands.

Because it is a choice, and we have free will, we can choose to leave the safety of his hands and choose to walk away. Nothing can take us out of God’s hands. There is nothing or no one bigger and more powerful.

Jer 18:6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.

We are in his hands so that he can shape our lives, like a potter does clay. He knows how long to allow us to be fired in the kiln of trials and adversity. In the times of fiery trials we become who God wants to make us.

Is 64:8 But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.

God spoke everything into existence, but he formed man with his own hands. Like a master potter, he forms us and molds us into the people we need to become. As long as we are moldable clay. As long as we yield to the way he tries to shape our lives. We can become usable vessels. Vessels that can be used to pour out the goodness of God in witness to the lost. We can pour our encouragement to those who are hurting.

If we do not yield to God and are not moldable clay in His hands. We will never become the vessels that God can use for his glory.

Is 41:13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

We have every reason to trust that he will help us. We are not to fear, he has promised to help us. His hand is not too short that he cannot reach us. It doesn’t matter how far we fall, he will pick us up.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING–EP399–EMPTY TO OVERFLOW

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: EMPTY TO OVERFLOW

I often think about Peter fishing all night without a catch. He was ready to give up. Peter had used his equipment and experience, all that he had within his power to catch fish. We too can do everything in our power to get a good outcome, sometimes, but in spite of our best efforts we fail. Then Jesus came by and said go out and cast your net on the other side. I am sure the last thing Peter wanted to do was go back out after a long night. But he listened to Jesus and went back out. He was obedient.

The first time he was out he was fishing in his own strength and wisdom. The second time he went on Jesus’ word. He caught so many fish; he had to call for another boat to help him. We may accomplish thing on our own. But it is always more profitable to listen to the leading of God.

When we are obedient, we go from an empty vessel to one that is overflowing. When we are obedient, not only will God bless us, but he will bless those around us. It doesn’t say, but I think it is safe to assume that the boat which came to help Peter had fished all night too without much to show for it.

The blessing that God gives us will always overflow onto others. He pours into us so that we can pour out to others. He fills us with encouragement so that we can encourage others. The hope he gives us to give us something to share with others. He gives us faith to share the good news of salvation.

When we are tired of trying, like Peter was that morning, remember God has a plan. We may be empty like the boat Peter was in, but God can fill us up to overflowing. We just have to cast our net on the other side. If we follow God’s instructions and are obedient, we will be blessed and many around us.

Now is not the time to sit in the empty boat feeling tired and frustrated. The world is depending on us to try again. We need to keep fishing, keep trying to win the lost to Jesus. Now is the time to look for answers, listen for God’s direction. He will not leave us empty handed but will tell us to launch out into the deep.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

VOL 1, WK3–HOPE–FRI–HIDING THE WORD IN OUR HEARTS

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Welcome to Hiding The Word In Our Hearts. A morning scripture writing devotion. The scripture for today is Rom 15:13. The subject this week is HOPE. We write the scripture in the heart labeled Friday if you have the book or in a notebook. Writing the verse will help you to remember it.

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Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

When we find our faith in God, our hope that we have in him will fill us with joy. He will give us peace that is plentiful, because of the power of the Holy Ghost. We can always find hope in any situation, as long as we look to God. All of our hope is in Jesus. No matter what we face, we can place our trust in Jesus, He is there to see us through any situations that arise in our lives.

We should have peace knowing that God is on our side and things will work out for our good. Because we hope in him.

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VOL1, WK3, HOPE-WED–HIDING THE WORD IN OUR HEARTS

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Welcome to Hiding The Word In Our Hearts. A morning scripture writing devotion. The scripture for today is Romans 5:5. The subject this week is HOPE. We write the scripture in heart labeled Wednesday if you have the book or in a notebook. Writing the verse will help you to remember it.

Our verse this morning is Romans 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

The confident hope for our future will not be a disappointment. We have nothing to fear or be ashamed of because God’s love is poured into our hearts by his spirit. When we become born again, God’s spirit enters us to dwell. That infilling of God’s Spirit will create in us a new hope for our future and our eternity.

His Spirit will start to develop fruit in our lives. That fruit is that we become more like God. We start to develop the fruit of God characteristics. His love for mankind becomes a part of us.

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KEEP HIDING THE WORD IN YOUR HEART

HIDING THE WORD IN OUR HEARTS VOL1, WK3–HOPE–TUESDAY

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Welcome to Hiding The Word In Our Hearts. A morning scripture writing devotion. The scripture for today is PS 31:24. The subject this week is HOPE. We write the scripture in the heart labeled Tuesday, if you have the book or in a notebook. Writing the verse will help you to remember it.

PS 31: 24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.

As children of God, we have Hope in Jesus. Because without Jesus we have no hope. Mankind was doomed to hell forever. But Jesus came and gave us a chance to have hope of a good future. When things get rough, and we feel like our hope is lost, he will give us strength.

Leaning on Jesus, is our hope for today and the future. All our hope needs to be in him.

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KEEP HIDING THE WORD IN YOUR HEART

VOL1, WK2–FAITH-HIDING THE WORD IN OUR HEARTS

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VOL 1 WEEK 2 – SATURDAY

Good Morning my God Focus friends. Today is Saturday. Week Two of Hiding The Word In Our Hearts. Week Two is all about Faith. Our verse this morning is: HEB 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Without faith we cannot please God. He wants us to trust him. He wants us to believe in him and his word. Anyone who comes to him must believe or have faith that he is. Some do not believe that God exists. He is a rewarder of those who believe in Him.

God desires for us to have faith and trust him. He will pour out blessings on his people.

Faith is seeing things with our hearts that we cannot yet see with our eyes.

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Be bold, be brave and keep your God Focus

VOL1 WK 2– FAITH –HIDING THE WORD IN OUR HEARTS

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VOL 1 WEEK 2 – FRIDAY

Good Morning my God Focus friends. Today is Friday. Week Two of Hiding The Word In Our Hearts. Week Two is all about Faith. Our verse this morning is: James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Many preach that we are justified by our works. Some believe that our works can save us. There is not a biblical basis for this theology. But only our faith in Jesus can save us. We are justified by our faith in the cross of Christ. This is how we are saved, not by works. But works are necessary, they show our faith. We have works as a part of our witness. They show the world that we are different.

Our faith in God gives us a heart to help others. Our faith is a fruit or byproduct of God’s Spirit indwelling in us. We walk by this faith which helps us to grow and be a light to others.

Go out today and let your light shine and show the world your faith.

Until next time,

Be bold, be brave and keep your God Focus