Grace's Inspirational Corner

 

 The favor of God is unlike the favoritism of man. God's favor can move things into place for us. God can use people that do not like you; he can also use people who do not believe in him to speak to you. Favor is not for the righteous nor the perfect. Favor is for everyone. God wants us to ask him for the things he already knows we want need, that way he can get to know us. 'The favor of man only lasts for a short while but, God's favor is unending. He gives people favor towards you; He is in the details. Look for him today. Look for his favor in the small things of your life. Pray; (I am going to leave the prayer up to you today. Do you need a favor- ask him for it? Do you have a favor- thank him for it? Thank him anyway because he does not withhold his favor, he extends it to everyone.)

 

 Focus all your attention on the Lord. Do not look at the things of this world because they will distract you. When you keep your eyes on the Lord then everything around you goes poof. All your troubles disappear. God wants your heart. He wants to know the desire of your heart and get to know the real you- he created. Stay focused on God do not be lukewarm or double-minded. Pray; Lord helps me stay focused on you. Help me turn to you daily for wisdom. I ask you to come into my heart and clean me, Lord. There is nothing about me you do not already know. I cannot make it in this world without you. Thank you for going with me wherever I go. I always need you. Amen.

 

 Diamonds are formed by heat and pressure. They can take billions of years to naturally form, however in a laboratory they can take just a few days. Diamonds are the most precious stone on Earth. You are the most precious thing to God. You are a diamond in his eyes. Every time you go through something think of it as God shaping you. Diamonds can only be cut by other diamonds. For us to grow we must fellowship together. We should encourage each other. God is with us. When two people come together in His name (to talk about him) he is there in the midst. Pray; Lord, thank you for shaping me. Help me to see myself and others as you see us. Give me the strength to trust in you. Help me be an encouragement to somebody today. Thank you for not giving me more than I can handle. Lord, show me your favor today. Thank you for being who you are. Amen

 

  God is always on time. He created time. He created day and night. He created summer, autumn, winter, and spring. God knows everything. He has a perfect plan for you. He has a plan that will lift you and him both up. He will make you successful and make himself glorified. All he asks is for you to stay humble. Pride goes before destruction. Humble yourself before the Lord. You are his servant his creation and you do not have more power than him. God created power and gave it to us by faith that we may call on his name and move mountains into the midst of the sea. Pray; Lord, I ask you to show me your perfect plan and help me to stay on the straight and narrow path next to you. I ask you to keep me from being prideful. If anyone deserves glory, it is you God because you gave me my talents and gifts. You gave me the desire to learn and exercise my talents. I thank you, Lord, for all you have given me. I trust that even the smallest amount of faith pleases you.

 I am thankful for... Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29:13

 

  Victory is possible! You can have victory over healing, over financial situations, over anger, and many other areas of your life. God has already gone to battle with Satan, and he WON. It is hard to stop and let God be God it is hard to walk through the battle scene and not want to fight, but God has already one fighting would be pointless. Sometimes you need to fight to see a victory. That fighting is not what you expect though: no. The fighting you were called to do is prayer and praise. What kind of fighting is that? Intercession for others and sending God praise because he fights for you, are the types of fighting we should be doing. Pray; Thank you God for victory. Thank you for fighting so I do not have to. I ask you to move in my life as well as those I am close to. I ask for healing for financial increase and for you to bless us. Lord thank you for having favor on us. (Take the next minute or so and pray over someone specifically in your life to feel God's spirit with t...

5 days a week. Lets give thanks just five days a week. I started a daily bible verse reading for Nov. to look at some verses about thanks. I want to share those verses with you and ask you to think about one thing each night Monday-Friday that you can thank God for. I'll get you started.  I am thankful for God's Mercy which endures forever. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalms 107:1

 

  I will sing to the Lord for he has been good to me. (Psalms 13:6). Sing unto the Lord! Why should you sing? Because you are happy? Because you are sad? Because God loves a joyful noise. You do not have to make a beautiful noise, just a joyous one. Sing because God is good. He is so good to you. Sing for God when you are happy and sing for him when you are sad. Sing for him when you are troubled. Call on his name every day: morning, noon, and night. Pray; I will sing to the Lord for he has been good to me. I will make a joyful noise and give you thanks for you are with me. (Take the next minute to intercede again today for someone who needs an encounter with the Lord).

 

 The reason I wanted us to go through the first 91 Psalms is to show you something. I wanted y'all to see that David praised the Lord at all times. He went through the motions of life. He doubted God he cried out to God. He asked why. He felt forgotten and unloved. He felt like he was close to death like everyone and everything was against him, but in the end he said I will still praise the Lord. The Lord is still my God he is still in control. Let's praise the Lord the way David did. Can we trust the Lord completely. This month will be morning Trust and Evening Thanks. That's right it's time to be thankful. The holiday season is here and I want us all to put Jesus first starting right now. 

  Rejoice! Rejoice! The Lord has been good to you, He will continue to be good. He keeps his promises and makes a way where there is no way. He will guide your steps leading you in righteousness. All he asks of you is that you let him. He cannot come into your life and move if you are trying to be in control. Let go and Let God. Pray; God I let go and I give you full control. You are good and I thank you. I thank you for leading me and guiding me towards your will. Help me to continue to do so daily that way I can get closer to you.