Daily Bible Reading - Monday October 19th

Few things compare to the pain and disappointment of not getting to accomplish what we’ve set out to do, especially with a loved one that was taken from us suddenly.  It seems today in our culture our worth and happiness depend on wealth success and fame.

When you live with this mindset, it's extremely hard to accept God's unconditional love. It can become difficult to be grateful for ALL of the wonderful things God's ALREADY done in your life. You find yourself continually thinking, "What's next?" I find myself doing that and have to stop and correct myself.

God's Word is filled with His plans and promises for our life. It teaches that our value DOES NOT come from our success. In God's economy we are not measured by what we've accomplished. 

Jesus' love and grace are not dependent on what we accomplish. He loved us before we ever did anything worth being loved for. And once we know He loves us unconditionally, we are free to do great things!

Today, I dare you to achieve. I dare you to put fear aside and do something you've always wanted to do!

This may mean stepping out and having the faith to believe for every financial need, for better health, for greater relationships or for an increased scope of ministering God's love to others.

 I believe that our best days are ahead of us, and if we'll allow ourselves to reach out and attempt great things for God, we'll be amazed by what He wants to ACHIEVE through us.

Today’s Reading

Jeremiah 33:1-34:22
1 Timothy 4:1-16
Psalm 89:1-13
Proverbs 25:23-24

Daily Devotional

"…faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead"
(James 2:17, NIV)

Have you ever met a person who prayed one way and spoke another? One minute they’re believing for their dreams to come to pass, and the next minute they're talking about how they're never going to get where they want to be. What they haven't realized is that their actions aren't working together with their faith. This lack of consistency doesn't do our prayers any good. God wants our words, actions and beliefs to work in agreement. Putting the right actions behind our faith gets His attention.

What are you believing for? You can put some action behind your prayers by talking like your situation is going to turn around. When you do, you're not just praying and believing — you're expecting.

If you don't see anything happening, choose today to put some action behind your prayers. Start making some new announcements like, "I am blessed. Whatever I touch prospers. My best days are in front of me." Speak your faith with confidence. As you praise God for His faithfulness, your faith will grow stronger. You'll also find peace knowing that you're one day closer to seeing your dreams come to pass.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

"Heavenly Father, search my heart today. Reveal any inconsistencies in my faith and actions. Starting today I choose to fully believe in all You have for me; I will walk by faith in every area of my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen."