Volume 2

“Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing” Psalm 100:1-2, NKJV.

“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth” Psalm 145:18, NKJV.

Pray this prayer with me: Father, we give You all the glory, honor, and praise. There is none like You! We reach to You today. We reach to You with hands of surrender. We reach to You with our worship and our praise. We reach to You for help. With one voice we call on You. We reach to You for wisdom and counsel. We reach to You for blessing. We reach for You for change. We call on You to make beauty for ashes. No matter what we’re experiencing, help us to know, be assured, and confident that, as our heavenly Father, You are reaching right back to us. You are always reaching for us and calling us higher, calling us closer. Turn and reach the nations today. Perfect Your church today. Help us, Jesus, to reach the lost with Your glorious and unfailing salvation. You conquered sin and the grave. You are matchless, and no one is too far gone that You can’t reach them. Hear their call today and save. If they are in a tough moment and don’t know what to do this morning, they reach out to You and go to church. They say I’ll try Jesus today. Thank You, Lord! In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Study: Isaiah 61:3, Luke 11:9, Romans 12:12, James 4:8

“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows” Matthew 10:30-31, NKJV.

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well” Psalm 139:14, NKJV.

Know your value. Receive your worth. This is all found in the Lord. In Him, you find out who you are. You discover how rich you have been made. He will affirm you and cause you to be fulfilled, not in someone else’s identity, but your identity in Christ, made in God’s image and likeness.

When you see the man God made you, it becomes easier not to receive the devil’s solicitations and lies. You won’t receive what is contrary to your value. You have too much worth to be void of purpose. You have too much to live for. Don’t stay down, but today receive your worth. If Jesus saw your value and said you were worth dying for, then that means you are loved by God, you are a son of God.

Prayer: Father, thank You for reminding me that I am a man of value and worth. I am worth more than many sparrows. You know the number of hairs on my head. I reject the lies of the enemy today and receive who You say I am. Take me deeper in knowing my identity in Christ. I receive my value and worth today. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Proverbs 23:7, Daniel 10:11, John 1:12, Ephesians 2:4-9

A call away.

“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely and in truth” Psalm 145:18, NKJV.

Know that you’ll never be sent to voicemail when you call on your Heavenly Father. He won’t ever decline your call, but accept every one of them. He saves and delivers the righteous. Those who call on Him, He’s already near, and when you sincerely reach for Him in difficult moments, He will answer you.

The Lord is closer than your cell phone. He’s a call away. You don’t have to go any further struggling with what to do or how to handle it on your own. The devil wants you to stress out, but stop and call out instead. Call to your Maker and Savior. He wants to navigate you through the trouble. He wants to navigate you into His plans and give you the exact wisdom you need. Just like you would pull your car to the side of the road, stop, and pull your life, pull that situation, pull your marriage to the side of the road, and call on the Lord. He will answer and help you.

Prayer: Father, You are good, and You are faithful. Thank You for for hearing my call today. I don’t have to fret. I don’t have to work through difficult moments on my own. I can call on You, and You will answer. You are my Help and Strength. Help me as a man to make the decision quicker, to not stress out, but call out. You are my present Help. Thank You, Jesus, for being my Savior and Restorer me back to a right relationship with the Father. Hallelujah! You are just a call away. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Psalm 34:18, Proverbs 15:29, Jeremiah 33:3, 1 John 5:14

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“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples” John 15:7-8, NKJV.

“I am calling you to a deeper abiding in Me. Abide in Me. Live in Me. To overcome all that you see abide in Me. I am your resting place. I am your healing place. I am your place of comfort and strength. My word is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path. Your answers, your patience, your power will come from abiding in Me. Let My word convict you and lead you. Let it bless you. Things will come to pull you away, but don’t allow anything to keep you from abiding in Me”, says the Spirit of the Lord.

Study: Psalm 119:105, John 15:1-11, Acts 17:28

“If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel now say— ‘If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us’” Psalms‬ ‭124‬:‭1‬-‭2‬, NKJV.

So many things that could have happened, God did not allow. The Lord was on your side. Your life could have taken a whole different way, but it didn’t. He has helped you and provided. He has kept you from being overwhelmed. The Lord showed up and let you know your life is in the palm of His hands. There are things that you won’t be aware of until eternity that God has protected you from. That blessing arrived because the Lord was on your side. That favor with man, that good break, those ordered steps when you had no clue where you were going, was because the Lord was on your side. His angels moved at God’s word and on your behalf to do what you didn’t know you needed.

When we look at the things that could have happened in our lives, there’s no other response but a humble gratitude. There’s no other response but lifted hands. The Lord was and is on your side.

Prayer: Father. I give You all the praise, honor, and glory. All the things that could have been, but You have covered me. Thank you for providing and protecting me. Even what You allowed in Your sovereignty has worked out for my good. My only response is lifted hands. You were and are on my side. Your will be done in my life today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Study: Psalm 124 & 103, Romans 8:28-30

“So he answered and said to me: ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts” Zechariah 4:6, NKJV.

Pray this prayer with me today: Father, I give You praise. Thank You, Lord, for the friend of the Holy Spirit. My great Helper. What would I do without You. You are the One talking to me, guiding me, and leading me. You are reminding me of what Jesus has spoken when I need it. You’re the One convicting me of sin. You are the Friend Who sticks closer than a brother. In the moments when I feel heavy or burdened, You navigate me out of it and help me pray through it. There’s nothing you’re not helping me with in my life. Thank You for filling the fruits of love, joy, and peace. Thank You for filling my cup with great courage when I need it. You rest upon me, anointing me to do everything I need to do. Continue to give me grace today. Teach me and help me learn great lessons on my journey. I am never alone. I am never comfortless. I run from no devil. No evil spirit is mightier than God’s Spirit in me. You’ve been right there, and today will be no different. I’m so grateful to have You. You’re telling me where to go and where not to. Give me wisdom and discernment to lead my family today. Keep me focused and surrendered to Your will. No demon in hell can reign over me because of the Spirit of God in me. Hallelujah! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Study: John 14:15-17 & 26; 16:13, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:26, Galatians 5:22-23

“Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her” Luke 10:38-42, NKJV.

My wife doesn’t like it when we have guests coming to visit us who are 3 minutes away, and I’m still trying to vacuum. Still trying to make sure the house is ready for them. She’ll tell me I can stop, but it’s okay, it’s not about the house, it’s about receiving our guests coming into our house.

You know, Martha was busy with many things, and sometimes, we do too. The things that Martha was worried about, Jesus wasn’t. His point to Martha was to be satisfied with the good part. Mary was satisfied at the feet of Jesus. Mary would prefer the house be together for Him, but it isn’t, and that’s okay. He’s here now.

Jesus is here now. He has already arrived in your life. He has knocked on your door, and you’ve let Him in. Now, just abide in Him. There’s nothing more needed than what you have to do. You have the Lord, and you can abide satisfied. It’s about the good part–coming to the Lord each day and sitting at His feet. Your house doesn’t have to be together. He didn’t come for that. Your ministry doesn’t have to have all the lights, fancy equipment, and rock band instruments to worship the Lord. All you need is the Lord, and He’ll meet you anywhere. He’ll still show up when we do. We have the Lord, and we’re full. You have the Lord, and you have His peace. We have the good part, and that good part cannot be taken from you. No matter the situation, no matter what you’re going through, no matter the fire you’re in, the good part will never be taken from you. The good part is always with us. Thank you, Lord.

Prayer. Father, I give You all the glory. Thank You for speaking to me. Jesus, I have let You into the door of my life. You are now here. Help me not to make my relationship with You about what it shouldn’t be. I will not focus my life on what You are not focused on. You are the good part. Help me now abide satisfied. You are my peace, joy, and strength. As I sit at Your feet, teach me more about You today, and You will handle the rest. In Your name I pray, Amen.

Study: Psalm 23:1

“Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains” Colossians 4:3, NKJV.

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:19, NKJV.

The Lord’s eyes are always upon us. He watches over us and sees our every need, including our need for open doors. Open doors for opportunities and provision for His will. Open doors for you and your wife to get much-needed quality time and sow into your marriage. Most of all, He is going to give open doors of utterance to speak His word into someone’s life.

God recently gave me an open door to share His word with my father. I desired for him to be born again, and my heart yearned for an open door. Then, God told me something interesting. Do not let my motive for calling him be for an open door. Love the person coming through the door. God said to call him out of unconditional love and honor. Because I reached out to him in love in a relationship, within the call, the Lord opened the door.

Let everything you do be out of love and trust that, according to His will, He will open the door. Ask for an understanding heart. Ask for a heart to hear the Holy Spirit to lead you at all times and discernment. When the door comes, with faith, strength, and courage, you will walk right through it.

Prayer. Father, You are good, and there is none like You! I thank You for all the open doors You give to me. Hallelujah! I thank you for opening doors to spread the Gospel. Open doors for my wife and me to get some much-needed quality time to sow into our marriage. Open doors for provision. Help me not get impatient. Help me to not be distracted and recognize them when they come. I ask for a heart to hear You at all times, Holy Spirit, and discernment. When that door opens, with faith, strength, and courage, we’ll walk right through it. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 6:12

“You did it: you changed wild lament into whirling dance; You ripped off my black mourning band and decked me with wildflowers. I’m about to burst with song; I can’t keep quiet about you. God, my God, I can’t thank you enough” Psalm 30:11-12, Message Bible.

I have been traveling before and have found myself missing a turn or going the wrong way, so I have to turn around. Sometimes, it’s easy to turn around. Yet, sometimes, I have had to take time to work through heavy traffic, get through multiple lanes, exit, go through a traffic light, and make a U-turn, just to get back on track.

Just like with traffic, it can be hard to turn something in your life around. It can feel hard for us, but it’s not too hard for your God. He has the ability, the wisdom, and the mighty sovereignty to turn it around. To turn the situation around. To turn your marriage around. To turn your stability around. To turn your life around. Just as with traveling, we all have made some wrong turns in life. You may be in a place where you don’t know where you are or how to get your life back on the road, but the Lord does. What happened may have been heavy, but God can work through it all and get your life back on track. He turns mourning into dancing. He turns sorrow into joy. Let patience have her perfect work, and keep your hands up in praise. Don’t worry, He will turn it around.

Father, I give You all the glory. Thank You for speaking to me. You know exactly what I need. Your hands are able to do mighty things! My life may look one way, but God, you’re turning it around to look like another. I turn my heart to You. Help me trust Your wisdom and let Your Spirit patiently navigate me right now. I will not keep my hands down in discouragement, but keep my hands up in praise. I believe that You are the God of the turnaround. In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Study: Genesis 50:20, Proverbs 8:35, Romans 8:28, James 1

“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4, NKJV.

Father, I give You all the praise, honor, and glory. You are awesome and faithful. I rejoice over You today! I rejoice because, Jesus, You took my place on the cross. You are my Rock. You are my strong tower. I rejoice over the season that I’m in and everything You are doing in and through our lives. You are transforming me. You are correcting me and changing me. You are giving me Your perspective. You are renewing my mind and helping me mature as a disciple of Christ. I rejoice over Your plans for me that are unfolding. I praise You for every good thing in my life. I rejoice that You are my Sustainer and Comforter. You help me to obey You. I rejoice over Your goodness, and that You go before me and prosper my way. I have joy because my sins are no more. Whatever I go through, help me to always have a rejoicing response. You surround Your people. You surround me on every side. You will never leave me nor forsake me. I rejoice because I always come out on top. I always come out on the other side more blessed than when I went through it. Hallelujah that You never change. I greatly rejoice that I can stand on Your word. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Deuteronomy 31:8, John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-8, Hebrews 13:5

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5, NKJV.

“For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground;
I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring” Isaiah 44:3, NKJV.

Pray this prayer with me: Father, I give You praise, and I thank You for a new day. Let there be an outpour of You meeting me right where I am. Let there be an outpour of my prayers to You and an outpour of Your answers to me. Give me an outpour of Your grace, strength, and wisdom. As I pour out praise, pour out blessings. Pour out peace and soundness of mind. Pour out Your power to walk and do Your will. Holy Spirit, cause the supernatural to happen in and through me. I open my heart to receive an outpour of knowledge of Your word. Help me to meditate on Your word, and as I do, cause Your word that I didn’t understand to be completely understood. Light my pathway today. Give me an outpour of sight and discernment of everything happening around me and how to respond. Let ministry pour out of me and help me be about Your Great Commission. Fill me to the overflow. Pour out Your love and mercy, as I receive that I’m forgiven and redeemed. Thank you, Lord. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!

Study: Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:17, Romans 5:5

“And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬, Amplified.

‘Oh, what joy You’ve given me, as I learn to trust in You. You have proven to be all that I need.’ – Fred Hammond, Keeping My Mind lyrics.

No matter what you see. No matter what’s going on all around you. Be grateful to know you don’t need anything else but Jesus. He is all you need. His Name is able. His Name saves. He will be with you in the lion’s den. He is with you in the fire. He is all that you need.

Again and again, He has proven His love and mercy. He has proven that He is faithful and is a Waymaker. Over the span of your life, not one moment did He not provide, not one did He let you down. There’s no one like Him. God is covering your life. He is watching over His word to perform it in your life. Tell your soul to be at rest. What joy He gives you today! Jesus is all you need.

Prayer: Father, I wake up with a full heart of gratitude that You are all I need. I rest in You. You have proven to take care of me every time. Again and again, You have proven to be with me. You carry me and comfort me. You have proven to give me strength when I felt like I had none. Help me to continually trust You. I praise and worship You today. You are all I need. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Psalm 23, John 6:35, 1 John 5:5

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart” Galatians 6:9, NKJV.

“I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living” Psalm 27:13, NKJV.

If you are exhausted. If there is a trouble that is straining you. We all would faint in the fight if we didn’t know that goodness is God’s end for us. This is the will of God, and when we know His will, it brings great joy.

As God’s son, you can pray and find out what He says when facing a challenge. What is the Lord saying about the giant or the fight you’re in. Reach for knowing God’s will and allow it to bring you joy. Allow His will to stir up your hope and praise. Know that God’s will is an expected end. His will is that the Holy Spirit guides you into victory. His will is an outcome more glorious and greater than you can ask for or imagine. His will is that it will work out for your good. When you know God says goodness will come, your reaping moment will come, your joy in the morning will come, He will bring you an outpour of great joy! Let His will exchange worry for peace.

Joy comes when you remind yourself the battle isn’t yours, but God’s! Be refreshed in the battle today. The joy of the Lord is your strength!

Prayer. Father, thank You! There is joy that comes from Your will. I would have fainted if I didn’t know I would see Your goodness in my life. Speak to me, Lord. Give me clarity to see beyond what I see. In the midst of this, let Your will bring me great joy today. And as long as I know Your will, I have joy to stay in the fight. The battle is already won, and I thank You for it. In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Study: Psalm 30:5, Nehemiah 8:10

“But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Corinthians 15:57, NKJV.

Through Christ, you are a winner. The greatest Winner, who conquered hell and the grave, has made you a winner no matter what you face. Mix your faith with this joyous victory. Have faith regarding your outcome. Have faith regarding your mistakes and losses. You will win even when it doesn’t make sense, and it doesn’t look like you’re supposed to. You win over adversity and still obey the Holy Spirit’s leading. You still say no to throwing in the towel and trust God!

Don’t say what the devil is tempting you to think or say in the fight. Talk like winners do. Say you win. Say you’re triumphant. Say it will work out! Be a man and stand your ground, whether you can see it or not. Whether you have the money or not, believe and do what God says! The Lord is on your side, and you have His love in your heart to love in every moment. From man to man, stand and believe the impossible. Stay confident in the will of God, and through faith, walk this out. It’s tough, but walk it out. You may have to apologize, but walk it out. That’s being a winner. You are a winner. Yes, that’s who you are. Yes, that’s what you do.

Get up, man of God. Just as the Lord has done before, when the dust settles, you will see victory again.

Prayer. Father, I glorify You! Thank You that I’m a winner. Thank You that I win! I mix my faith with what Jesus did for me. Help me stay in the fight and obey You. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. By Spirit, I will speak life like a winner and do what winners do. I declare by faith You will change my situation. You will prosper me. As I even step out on water, you’re going to hold this winner up. I’m a winner. Hallelujah! In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Study: 1 Timothy 6:12, Hebrews 4:22, 1 John 4:4

“The Lord make His face shine upon you [with favor], And be gracious to you [surrounding you with lovingkindness]” Numbers 6:25, Amplified.

It feels good to know that God’s face shines upon you. His favor is for a lifetime. He is gracious toward you. He is a good Father Who loves His son. Yes, you are a strong man, but even strong men need to know the Father’s love. You are greatly loved, not greatly condemned. Never counted out, always welcomed in.

He’s pleased with you as you are seeking after Him. May the brightness of Jesus and what He has done cheer you up and lift your head, especially in times of mistakes, because the Lord’s face still shines upon you. He will open doors for you that no man can close. He will make sure you receive what He’s authored. Darkness won’t win because the Lord’s face is shining upon you. The Lord bless you and give you peace.

Prayer. Father, I glorify You. Thank You that Your face shines upon me. Your favor is upon me. I am the apple of Your eye. I am Your son. Thank you, Lord. For Your brightness in my life, and Jesus is the Light in me. I am greatly loved, not greatly condemned. I am forgiven and strong. I can go forward knowing that you are with me. Knowing that Your face shines upon me. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26

“The soul of a lazy man strong desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich” Proverbs 13:4, NKJV.

Our new year can easily look like the last one. If we give the same effort, we will have the same year. Laziness can keep us right where we are. It will rob you of moving into something new, because it took effort. It will take the effort you didn’t expect. It will take your effort of faith. God is placing something new in your heart that He wants you to step into in your life, a new level, a new prayer and study life, a new idea, and you must move into it. Don’t continue doing the same things you’ve been doing. If allowed, laziness and procrastination could very well rob you of one of the greatest blessings and seasons of your life. Don’t give it place in your life.

Prayer: Father, thank You for speaking to me today. Help me not put in not only the physical effort, but also the effort of faith. It’s outside of what I’m used to, but, Lord, I thank You for helping me do it. Helping me step out and do it. Help me not walk in any kind of laziness. I will step into this new place, and I thank You for experiencing the greatest season of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Proverbs 20:4, Isaiah 43:19, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:15

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” Matthew 6:33, NKJV.

Be the son who is after the heart of God, not the hand of God. It will keep your heart and motives right. Keep blessings in their proper place. Seek after being conformed to the image of Christ. Seek after the purpose and will of God for your life. God desires to give us the kingdom, but most importantly, it’s His desire for us to know the King of it. To take on the heart of the King of it. Yet when we seek His heart and want His will, He freely gives us what’s in His hands. The Father’s heart is to never withhold any good thing from you. The inheritance given too early harmed the prodigal son instead of blessing him. If He gives us what’s in His hands first, and we don’t seek His heart, it will harm us instead of bless us. Blessings will come when Jesus is our greatest blessing. Let Him be your first pursuit.

Prayer. Father, thank You that it’s not about being after Your hand, but after Your heart. I will not put blessings before You. Help me to always be a man who’s after Your heart. I’m after You, Jesus. I’m after living for you and being like you. A man of integrity. A submitted man. A loving man. A man who obeys you. Let that always be my heart. I thank You that as I seek Your heart, I will always freely receive Your hand. Hallelujah! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Study: Luke 15:11-32, Psalm 27:8, 84:11, Romans 8:31-32

“Saying, ‘Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done’” Luke 22:42, NKJV.

“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass” Psalm 37:4-5, NKJV.

It’s good to come to a place in life where it’s no longer about what you want. It’s about what the Father wants for you. When you come to a place that you trust Him. You trust what you’re hearing and what He’s speaking to you about your life. Commit your heart today to say whatever you want, Father. Whatever You want in my marriage. Whatever You want in my finances. Whatever You say to do regarding the decisions before me. If you want this to be changed, I’ll change it. If You say wait, I’ll wait. If you want me to put this down, I’ll put it down. If You want more of my time, You can have it, Father. Let it be all about Him.

Prayer. Father, I give You all the glory. I thank You for a new day. It’s not about what I want, but what You want, Father. That’s what I’ll do. I may not understand it. I may not want to wait, but I’ll do what You want me to do. Thank you, according to Your word, as I delight in You, You will give me the desires of my heart. Your heart is to do beyond what I can ask or think. Help me do the will of the Father as You did, Jesus. Help me to slow down and inquire of You, and let the Holy Spirit lead the way. I trust You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Study: 2 Corinthians 1:20, Ephesians 3:20

“So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work” Nehemiah 4:6, NKJV.

Nehemiah had an assignment from God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, and he was determined to complete what the Lord had told him to do. To pursue anything in your heart that God has asked you to build, it’s important to have a mind to work. Have a mind of focus. A mind that’s motivated and driven to not let anything or anyone distract, deter, or delay you from doing the work that God has told you to do. Nehemiah had opposition to the point where they even had to work with one hand and a weapon in the other. Yet, they didn’t stop. Your conditions may not be perfect, but don’t stop. They were determined to complete God’s work, and had a mind to press, and I declare so do you. Receive a mind to work today. There’s no room for any other type of mind.

Prayer: Father, I give You praise. Like Nehemiah, I asked that You give me a mind to work. I’m ready. Not a lazy mind. Not a mind of fear, but a mind of faith that I am graced to not only start but finish what You told me do. Give me discipline and endurance. Help me to put aside anything that’s a distraction or delay. Nothing will stop me. Give me a focused mind. I declare I have the mind of Christ. I receive a mind to work today. In Jesus name, Amen!

Study: Nehemiah 2:17-20 & Chapter 4; Proverbs 13:4, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 12:2

“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up” Daniel 3:16-18, NKJV.

It is better to be in the fire with Jesus than to be outside of it without Him. It’s better to be in the fire with Jesus than to be in your comfort, yet out of His will. You may not know what your outcome will be, but as long as you are in the fire with Jesus, you will be alright. The truth is God’s decision, His outcome, His sovereign plan and will, is sometimes different from ours. Yet, even in your pain, even in your waiting, even when you have to still obey Him, let the Father know, no matter what, you trust Him right now. He’s there with you, and He’s going to do something glorious through it. This is a place of great peace when you choose to make this your faith decision.

Prayer: Father, thank You that when I feel like I’m in the fire, Jesus, You are in it with us. I’d rather be in the fire with You than outside of it without You. I receive Your great peace. No matter what the outcome, I will be alright. I put my trust in Your sovereign plans for me. You are with me now, and You will bring something glorious through it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Study: Read Daniel 3

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death” Revelation 12:10, NKJV.

You have your own unique testimony. There will never be another testimony that comes to the earth like yours. Make sure you share it, period. No one can tell your testimony like you. No one can speak of the goodness of God shown in your life like you. You know what the Lord has done. You know what the Lord worked out for you. When it looked like every single door was closed, when you didn’t have the money, God moved His mighty hand.

There’s overcoming power in your testimony, and the devil can’t contend with it. He knows there’s no witnessing tool that is easier to use than when you simply tell your journey unashamed, your story as a seed that leads someone to know Jesus. May it not only encourage somebody else, but let it encourage you and stir up the joy of the Lord in you right now. If your God did it before, He will do it again.

Prayer. Father, thank You so much for giving me testimony after testimony of how real You are and what You have done for me. It is authentic. There will never be another one like it. Give me the boldness and courage to simply share it when You tell me to. Someone just might need to hear it today. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Study: John 9:10-11 & 25, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” 3 John 1:2, NKJV.

“May the Lord give you increase more and more, You and your children” Psalm 115:14, NKJV.

I pray that you prosper in all things. I pray you prosper in becoming like Christ and in your relationship with Him. May His praise fill your heart and mind today. I pray you prosper in your emotions. I pray you prosper in your finances and health today. You prosper in God’s word and in your prayer life. You walk in the Spirit and effortlessly bear more of His fruit. I pray that you prosper in your marriage, and that you and your wife are touched with a greater appreciation for each other. I pray you prosper in fatherhood and parenting your children. You progress, you succeed in being a leader, and in the workplace. I pray that you are focused more than you’ve ever been and that you take no days for granted. Like a workman, you keep your hands to the plow in your gifts, and you keep pressing forward. I pray you prosper in your determination to be like Christ, no matter what comes. A righteous man may fall seven times, but he rises again. You keep rising! You prosper in your dependency on God. As you reach out to God, He’s reaching right back and giving you grace for what you need. I pray that you increase in faith and patience to inherit every promise. I declare you prosper in the wisdom of God and your decisions ahead. The peace of God fills you more and more because you have an expected end. You know who you are. You prosper and increase in all things. In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Study: Proverbs 24:5 & 16, Galatians 5:16 & 22-23, Hebrews 6:12

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” 2 Corinthians 5:17, NKJV.

Believe it or not, we live a supernatural life. It’s awesome that we have access to God, and He speaks to you. We have Holy Ghost power in and upon us. We have the fruit of God’s Spirit, His love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The life we now can live is a supernatural life.

We are in this world, but not of it. God’s presence is real. The power of God is real. You have the wisdom of God to know things that you naturally shouldn’t know. The gifts of the Holy Spirit and He shows us things to come. You have an unction and a discernment you can tap into from His Spirit of what to do and what not to do. You can pray and evil moves. You can be out somewhere, and then all of a sudden, the Holy Spirit speaks to you. He is inside of you, and He comforts and encourages you.

The old is gone, and you are born again. You are completely a new creation with Jesus living in you. You’re empowered by the grace of God. You have freedom and authority over sin. You have the blessing and favor of God on your life. Through Him, there’s nothing you can’t do. Don’t settle for living a mediocre life. Red Bull says it gives you wings, but it doesn’t. Jesus does. The greater One lives in you! You are full of God and don’t let anything stop you from living a powerful, supernatural life!

Prayer: Father, You are good, and thank You for giving us a new life, a supernatural life. Greater are You in me than he that’s in the world. Help me to surrender to it. Help me to live dependent upon Your Spirit. Jesus, have Your way in me. Teach me to live and walk in the Spirit. I agree with You. I’m full of You, and I’m blessed in all things. I embrace it and will not settle for living a mediocre life, but a supernatural one! In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Psalm 77:14, John 14:12, Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:16 & 22-23, 1 John 4:4

“Salvation belongs to the Lord. Your blessing is upon Your people. Selah” Psalm 3:8

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success” Joshua 1:8-9, NKJV.

When in scripture God says “Selah”, it means to pause for a moment. Think on it. Let that sink in. Give His word time to move from head knowledge to heart knowledge, from information into revelation, from something that you think about to something that you’re living out.

Hear the Holy Spirit, because He could very well be wanting you not to move so fast when you read a scripture to minister to you, to speak to you, to give you exactly what you need in what you’re going through, to transform you. Here a little. There a little. Line upon line. Precept upon precept we grow in God (Isaiah 28:10). Whether you see Selah or not, if the Holy Spirit stops you at a word or one scripture today, and says let that sink in, then so be it. Meditate on it because He has something to reveal to you from it. His word is like a hammer and will break every rock in our lives. God wants every single word He’s spoken to sink in and change your life.

Prayer: Father, I give You all the praise. You are good, and there’s none like You! Thank You for Your wisdom in pausing and letting Your word sink in. Help me give You room to speak to me. I’m going to slow down today, and meditate on a scripture or even just a few words that You’ve spoken. Use it and change me. Use it and turn information into a transformation in my life. Here a little and there a little. continue to conform me into the image of Your dear Son. Bring good success in my life. Thank you, Lord, for it. In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen!

Study: Psalm 1 & 4:4, Jeremiah 23:29, John 6:63, Romans 12:2

“…He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it” John 8:44, NKJV.

Don’t let anybody tell you who you are. And I’m not mostly talking about people. I’m talking specifically about the devil. He is called the accuser of the brethren. The devil will come with thought after thought, in a variety of ways, on your job, in your car, telling you who you are, what you can’t do, what won’t change, and your limits. Your ceiling of life. He will even say, because of the track record of your past, that’s your identity.

Jesus says the devil is a liar and the father of them. Let God be true in every man a liar! Only Christ has defined who you are and who you will become. We’re not perfect, and until we reach heaven, we won’t be. You’re still a new creature in Christ. You’re still more than a conqueror. You’re still growing, and loved while you’re doing it. God will still complete the work He has begun in you!

Say no more.

The devil will never speak of your progress. He is lonely in his hopelessness and in his eternal end. Because of Jesus, you are never without hope. Because of Jesus, you have an expected end! Never without mercy. Never without grace. Never without a good God. He has never, and will never, tell you what you can’t do. You have been blessed with a liberty that condemnation cannot contain. Whom the Son sets free is free indeed! You are free to live. You are robed in Christ and you who God says you are. Jesus has given us victory over all things, whether external struggles or internal ones. God says this will be the last time the enemy is allowed to tell you who you are because you say no more.

Prayer: Father, I give You all the glory, and You alone are worthy of it. I thank You for stirring my soul this morning because I am who You say I am, and I can do what You say I can do. I no longer listen to the devil’s lies. I’m not perfect and still growing. The Son has made me free! I rebuke all manner of depression and anxiety. I agree with my God. I am a mighty, powerful man of God. I am anointed, and I dominate over the enemy. I reign in life. I will walk out the abundant life You have given me. Hallelujah! In Jesus name, amen!

Study: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:1-2, Timothy 1:7, 1 Corinthians 15:57, 1 John 1:9, Revelation 12:10

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” Matthew 11:28-30, NKJV.

“Do not embrace anything more than Me. It is time to embrace more of Me. Embrace My word, and My ways. I have a purpose and a plan for you. Embrace them. Like a child that cleaves to their mother and father, Cleave to Me. I will protect you. I will heal you. I will provide all that you need. It is time to fully embrace who I have called you to be. Take my yoke upon you. My yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Take My yoke upon you and rest. Rest in who I made you. Rest in what I have given you. You have everything you need that pertains to life and godliness. But you must embrace it. Do not be afraid. Consider your ways and replace them with Mine. Embrace where I’m taking you. You were born for such a time as this. Embrace My yoke. Agree with it. You must let go of what you think about you and receive what I say about you. I am the way, the truth, and the life. Go where I say to go. Do what I said to do. My way will bless you”, says the Lord.

Study: Psalm 18:30, Jeremiah 1:5-8, Matthew 7:11, 2 Peter 1:2-4, Hebrews 4:1-6

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it” Matthew 7:13-14, NKJV.

Yes, I know. God’s way is narrow. God’s way will cost you, and there’s no way around it. Your will and your way can’t come with you. Yet, broad is the way to destruction. Narrow is the way to a man’s real strength and abiding satisfied in Christ and in life. Narrow is going beyond just knowing how to be the man God created you to be, but being one.

Go the narrow way and follow Jesus. Carry your cross and live holy. Be a husband and father. Be a servant at your church and embrace God’s family. I know the Lord is asking you to wake up in the morning to spend time with Him. I know there are times He’s asking you to fast. I know you are having to love people sacrificially, forgiving, forbearing others, and being long-suffering. Even those times when you want to speak, and the Holy Spirit says don’t say it. When it’s all said and done, Jesus’ way is narrow, but broad will be your blessing. Abundant life now. Joy now. Victories, reward, and a promised rest will be your end and your eternity with the Lord. You can do all things through Christ, Who strengthens you, my brother. Don’t be deceived. Take the narrow way.

Prayer. Father, I give You all the praise and glory. Thank You for blessing me even to know Christ and the narrow way. The narrow way is Your way. Father, I want to live Your way. Strengthen me, Jesus, to do this today. I can’t do it without You. Help me by faith to pay the cost and carry my cross. I thank You that as I choose the narrow way, You will bless me to experience life beyond what I can ask or think, even eternally. In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Study: Genesis 22:1-16, Matthew 16:24, John 10:10, Ephesians 3:20-21

“For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence” 2 Peter 1:3, Amplified.

You have Jesus Christ in you, the Hope of glory. You’ve been given all things that pertain to life in godliness. You have access to the true and living God and His power that resides on the inside of you. Goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your life. You have the fruit of His Spirit and His grace upon you. You have God given gifts and abilities. There is a glorious plan and dreams that God has shown you. You also have time and strength to spread the Gospel and be a blessing. Don’t take it for granted.

You may not have everything you want, but you are very blessed. When you realize the Lord didn’t have to do it. When you know it could be someone else and not you, you approach your life and your time in an entirely different way. Let gratitude be the fuel to your fire to be everything God ordained you to be today.

Prayer: Father, I thank You for all You are in my life, and for all You have done in my life. You didn’t have to, but You chose me. Forgive me if I’ve taken You or anything in my life for granted. I won’t do it, Lord. I’m so grateful for the plans You have for me and how You are blessing me to walk them out. I give You praise! I declare gratitude will be like fuel to my fire to be everything You called me to be. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: John 10:10, Ephesians 1:3 & 2:10

“May the Lord give you increase more and more, you and your children” Psalm 115:14, NKJV.

In this year of more, God is going to bring more increase into your life. He’s going to bring more opportunities for that increase also. The key when your increase comes is to discern the will of God for it and execute what He tells you to do with it. Write down the vision for the increase. Whatever the Lord tells you to do with it, designate it for that purpose.

The enemy will come and pursue to derail you from God‘s plan, but stay sober and vigilant about what the Lord says. The way you manage your increase now will set up the more that is to come. Remember, it’s all His, and you are a steward. When you walk uprightly before God, He won’t withhold any good thing from you, but you have to be a wise steward about what He blesses you with.

Prayer: Father, I praise You! Thank You for the wisdom of increase. All that You give me is not mine, but it is Yours. I’m only a steward. Even before it arrives in my hands, by Your Spirit, speak and give me the wisdom for it. Help me remain focused and be vigilant about the increase to come. With the opportunities that You bring to me, help me to seize them this year. Continue to reveal your will to me for increase, and help me to execute what You say. I thank You for more increase. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Psalm 84:11, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Luke 6:38 & 16:11-13, John 10:10

“But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me” Psalm 3:3-5, NKJV.

I love how God always meets us where we are. Whether our head is down and we don’t know how to lift it up. If we are fighting through internal struggles. When we recognize that we need to obey Him and require help in surrendering to it. When we feel like we need to get back on track, I’m thankful the Lord will meet us right where we are.

The Lord is meeting you right now. Receive it. He’s meeting you with mercy, strength, wisdom, and grace. He is extending His hand of help and comfort. You are waking up in the morning, and the Lord is confirming He is with you. You are never forsaken. You are His son, and He is your everlasting Father. He will meet you right where you are.

Prayer: Father, I thank You for Your great mercy and grace toward me. Meet me right where I am. Deal with my heart. Deal with any sin. As You extend Your hand of help, I lift my head. I will always rise because you supernaturally pick me up. You are good, and I thank you for that. I would never stay where I am because you always meet me where I am. Move in a great way in my life today. In Jesus’ name, amen!

Study: Psalm 30, Romans 8:1-2 & 15:13

“But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive” Genesis 50:20, NKJV.

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” Romans 8:28, NKJV.

For some of us, everything in life appears very colorful, like a work of art, but we still see no meaning in it. But like an artist, the Lord knows exactly what He’s doing. Everything will come together at the appointed time. It may not make sense, but the Lord is connecting all the dots for you. You’ll see why some things He allowed to happen and why some things didn’t. It has all brought you to this very season.

We all have trying moments as men, but now is not the time to be discouraged. The year has just begun. Don’t worry, your God is at work. Stay in the fire, your God is at work. Discern by Spirit that before it’s all done, as you trust, obey, and remain in His will, He will bring what He told you to pass in your life. Keep letting the Master work on you.

Prayer: Father, thank You for Your encouragement. Sometimes, everything doesn’t look like it’s coming together in my life, even with my mistakes, but the Master is still at work. Thank You for working things out like You do. You are good, and I will see a masterpiece. I will walk and be conformed into the image of your Son. I will walk out the calling You have given me. Do more in my life this year than in any other year in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen!

Study: Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:11 & 2:10

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” Psalm 119:105, NKJV.

The Message Bible translation for this verse says, “By Your words I can see where I’m going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path.” Allow God to show you His way through His word. God’s word is His way of doing things. His word will show you the path to take to get to where God desires you to go. It will light your path to knowing the Lord and becoming a better man. It will give you the principles and the wisdom for financial increase. It will light the path to health in your marriage. It gives us faith, strength, and encouragement when we need it. His word will show you what not to do and give you the knowledge of His will for you.

We all need a lighted path right now. Don’t discount the power of His word. Jesus is the Way. His word is the way.

Prayer: Father, I love you, and I thank You for loving me. Your ways are higher than our ways. Fill me with the knowledge of Your will. Help me to receive Your word as Your way, and apply it. Show me the way into courage, into faith, and the way into the wisdom I need. I don’t wanna handle it my way anymore. I’m gonna do it Your way. In Jesus’ name, amen!

“For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” – Colossians 1:9-10

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand” Proverbs 19:21, ESV.

“In Him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will” Ephesians 1:11, ESV.

Let Him be God today. Let the Father make the decisions. Let Him lead, and you follow. Don’t sit in His seat today. The only One Who can do something about it is Him. Control what you can control and let Him do the rest. Do your part in believing and let Him do the rest. Give Him complete reign over your mind and emotions. Receive patience and reject worry. There are things outside your scope of strength and ability, and you are simply going to have to trust Him.

As you release it to the Lord, He will respond with His love, peace, and assurance that He will do what He said He will do. He will keep every promise in His word. You’re a man, but don’t try to be who you weren’t created to be. Leave it in His mighty hands. Let Him be God.

Prayer: Father, I praise You! I thank You for a new day. I will not sit in Your seat today. I will let You be God. I will not stress or worry about it. The only One that can do something about it, the only One that can touch them, the only One that can open the door for me, is You. So I decide to rest and put it in Your mighty hands. I receive Your peace and assurance because I know the good God that I serve. You will do what you say you will do. Help my brothers to do the same. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Psalm 115, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 5:7

“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭24‬, NKJV‬‬.

Pray this prayer with me: Father, I give You all the praise, honor, and glory. I pray for a heart and mind focused on You. Help me focus and seize this season. Thank You, Father, for more focus on Your word and keeping my mind on Jesus. More focus on abiding in a strong relationship with You. A focus on what You are speaking right now. Great focus on being led by Your Spirit. Set my eyes on anything that is not like You and remove it from my heart. I repent before You of anything that I allowed to have a hold on me last year, and I declare it will not this year. No sin will have a hold on me except You. Nothing will be exalted above You. I will seek Your kingdom and Your righteousness, and all things will be added to me. I walk in Your plans for me. I’m not leaning into giving my time toward what will not benefit me. Help me not to entertain any relationships that don’t benefit my walk with you. I declare I am focused. I am a man ready to run my race strong. By Your grace, I will not only run but also obtain Your bountiful will for my life. I receive Your great peace, joy, and strength today. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 6:33, 1 John 1:9

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

Ask, seek, and knock. Ask God about your year. Seek the Lord about your year. Knock on the doors in prayer about this year. If there is any other time to ask, seek, and knock about your year, it is now. There is more of His Spirit you need. You need more courage to execute His will this year. There are things that you don’t know that He will reveal to you about His will for your life. There are things to pursue and things not to pursue. New things He will place on your heart as He answers you, even what you didn’t consider that He wants to steer your life into. As you seek him, there will be great wisdom He provides. If He tells you to fast, do it. The Lord wants you to have a smooth year. Focus in and ask, seek, knock.

Prayer: Father, I give You all the praise and glory. I thank You that when I ask, seek, and knock, You always answer. You open doors. You always bless me to find exactly what I need. Do it for me this year, God. Open my eyes and reveal to me Your plans, your desires, your way for my life this year. I set myself to not only hear you, but by Your grace, I will obey you. I asked for more leading by Your Spirit to guide me into what You have for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Matthew 7:7-11, Psalm 35:13

“John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” Luke‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬, NKJV‬‬.

When Jesus rose from the dead and returned to heaven, He left, but He didn’t leave His disciples alone. The first thing He did was give them the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8 & 2:1-4). He gave them fire. The first thing God says He wants you to know to begin this year is that you have the Holy Ghost. You have fire. I declare the fire of the Holy Spirit be upon you. Fire to run. Fire for focus. Fire for dominion. Fire for praise! Fire that sets you free and sets your course for this new year. Fire to burn in the midst of any adversity. In this year of more, receive more fire for you.

Prayer: Father, thank You for this year of more and Your way. By the Holy Spirit, I receive fire! More fire than I have ever experienced. I can’t do anything without Your Spirit. May Your fire fill me, change me, change my praise, and set me on fire to run for You. Bless those who need Your Spirit, who need fire, to receive the baptism of Your Spirit today and change their lives and set the course of their year. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Zechariah‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ – “So he answered and said to me: ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts”.

“You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance” Psalm 65:11, NKJV.

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No.” And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish.” John 21:5-6, NKJV.

Each year, the Lord gives me a word for the year that blesses my family and our ministries. Without fail, that word has come to pass. Last year was a year from old to new and real desires. We want to share the word of the year for 2026, and we pray it will strengthen you and bless you and your family.

This will be a year of more and the year of His way. More victory. More work for the kingdom. More than before. I am pouring out My Spirit upon all flesh for the more. More souls into the kingdom. More baptized into Christ. More spreading of the revival that you have waited for that now is. I will continue to satisfy your mouth with good things so that your youth is renewed as the eagle. More rest for your soul because you have completely trusted in Me. More open doors. More songs. More opportunities. More favor. More wisdom. More grace. More honey, for you will see more and more that I am sweeter than the honeycomb. People will pass by and stop to know how is this happening in your life, and you will say it is My God. He is the more. He is more than enough.

As you give to Me more than you’ve ever given, you will experience more of Me than you ever have. More of My love made known to you and others. I am present to set you free. Leave all your idols and come to Me. Less will become more. Simplicity will become your bread, and I am your Bread of Life. More will be given to you than you expect. You will ask for one, and you will receive three.

This is the year of My way. Life won’t be hard because you will choose My way. You will say He is God and I am not. You will say God knows what is best, and I do not. You will stop fighting My current. You will say yes to My will. You will say yes to My way. It will be a year of humbling, not only to what you can’t do without Me, but also what you can do with Me. You will be strong and courageous. You will agree with Me. Your agreement will be final. This will be the last time you say what you can’t do. You will be who I called you to be. You will break out because you agree. You will step out because you agree. You will not concede because you agree. You will not settle because you agree. You will endure because you agree. You will say God’s way. No more my way. God’s way”, says the Spirit of the Lord.

Study: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 25, Acts 2:17-18, Ephesians 3:20

“And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive” Matthew 21:22, NKJV.

Pray this today with me: Father, I pray that You send men what they are in need of all over the world. Send a solution their way, God! I pray that men step into their rightful place in their relationship with You, in their church, and in their homes. I pray for the core of who they are and their purpose. They are sons of God, mighty to win and not get weary in well doing. Breathe life into their lives and shine Your light of hope in every dark place right now! Send hope their way!

I come against principalities and schemes to distract men from the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ, the good news of an abundant life awaiting them. Remove any torment and confusion of the mind. Send freedom of the mind, and we say, “Peace Now” In Jesus’ name! I come against the secret battles that attack their faith! Send a word in season their way! Help them hear You. I declare men are strong and courageous!

Send a spirit of unity among all godly men and leadership! Help men in jail and send waves of encouragement, protection, peace, and strength their way! Send healing to the gang member! Send a word that it’s not over their way! For the men without jobs, send a great job their way! Give men a joy in living right! Help us win the lost with Your love. Send strength to men in between making a decision to surrender to You, in between disposing of their pornography, in between living for money, send a resolve their way to trust You and do it! Send a miracle their way! Thank You that everything we ask You to send, they receive, I receive! In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Read: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Ephesians 1:15-17

“But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble’” James‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬, NKJV‬‬.

One of the greatest acts of humility is when you can open up to someone and ask them can they pray for you. You open up and say I need to hear God’s will in the year to come. You open up and say this where I am. I am not covering it up. I am not disguising it. I have an area in my life that has been stagnant for a long time. To be honest, I am weak right now. I need help. I am in need of prayer.

An amazing God has surrounded you with some amazing people who have been placed in your life for a godly reason. There’s nothing you’re experiencing that another man hasn’t gone through, and can help you through it. Don’t allow your manhood or shame to keep you from being transparent. The more humble we are, the more grace we will receive. If you would gladly pray for others, open up and allow someone to gladly pray for you.

Prayer: Father, thank You for Your word. Thank You for placing other people in my life that You can use to pray for me. Help me not to be prideful or ashamed, but open up to someone and allow them to pray for me. As I do, let Your grace pour out into my life, and I thank You for giving me victory, wisdom, and the provision that I need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Study: Psalm 145:18, Proverbs 27:17, Colossians 1:9-12, James 5:16

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand” John 10:27-28, ESV.

“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it’…” Isaiah 30:21, ESV.

God doesn’t have to speak to us, but He does. Thank Him for speaking. He blesses us with encouragement, even in unexpected moments. He speaks to us about the challenges we face. He tells us which way to turn. The Lord shares hidden things with us and opens our eyes to Who He is and His will. He even shows us things to come (John 16:13).

As you enter into a new year, know that the Father isn’t quiet about you. He won’t be silent about where He desires to take you and do in you. Whether directly to your heart or through His word, He is speaking to you even now about His will for your life. Set yourself to listen and receive what He has to say.

Prayer: Father, I love You and give You praise for a new day. Thank You for having a relationship with Jesus and for being a God Who speaks. As I go into a new year, help me to set myself in a place to hear You. If you want me to fast, I will do it, Lord. You won’t be silent, but You will reveal, open my eyes, and I will see Your will for my life. Hallelujah! In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: 1 Samuel 3:10-11, Job 33:14-17, Psalm 119:105, Jeremiah 33:3

“Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’…Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:10-11 & 13, NKJV.

The purity in this season, the love in this season, is because of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He puts life in perspective, and we realize this is what we were truly created for. It’s what God truly intended with His plan for man.

Since it is God’s plan, let it be yours also. Plan to only honor the Lord. Celebrate and rejoice over His birth. The only birth that changed the world. The only birth that changed you. Enjoy the Lord, your family, and those dear to you. Settle your heart on His peace and joy. Settle your heart on being thankful for what you have and who you have. Treasure these moments. Merry Christmas!

Prayer: Father, thank You for giving us Your Son. Jesus, You are the reason for the season. You are the reason for our salvation and all that we have. Bless those in need, even if they are missing someone right now, with comfort, joy, and peace found in Christ. Help us to always be thankful for You. We treasure these moments. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-20, Romans 5:10-11

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” Psalm 23:1, NKJV.

I remember when I first met the Lord, I would simply sit down at the side of my bed and listen to worship music, and just spend time with the Lord. Spend time in His presence. One of my favorite songs was “Keeping My Mind” by Fred Hammond. It was about every day, every new morning, I was going to keep my mind on Jesus. One particular verse in the song said “You have proven to be all that I need”. I didn’t know a lot. I had needs, I had things I was facing, but as I came before Him, He would meet every need I had.

The Lord knows you have needs, but let the Lord be Who you come to with them. Simply sit with Jesus, and find that He is enough. Find the sufficiency of the Shepherd. A simple place. And be careful. Anxiety and our own works can indicate we’re making life complicated and are lacking closeness with the Lord. Return to simplicity. The Lord will prove to be all you need.

Prayer: Father, You know my needs, but I come to You just to spend time with You. I worship You. You are my first love, my joy, and my peace. You are the answer to everything I face. You have proven to be all that I need. I simply abide in You. I sit in Your presence. I return to a simple place, You Jesus. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Matthew 11:28-29, Psalm 16:11, 2 Corinthians 3:11

“Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising” Isaiah 60:1-3, NKJV.

“My glory you will see. I will not give My glory to another. All the hurt and all the pain weren’t for any reason. My glory you will see. I will not give you to another. Your enemy cannot have you. You are mine, and I am yours. You are My son. And you will see My faithfulness and My goodness for all your days. I will bring you to a place of rest and peace. You will not always struggle or be in despair. I will shape you in the fire, and My glory will rise upon you. And you will say, The glory of God is on my life. I’ve been through it, but He brought me through it. I am His”, says the Lord.

Study: Psalm 23, Isaiah 42:8, John 11:39-40, Acts 21:11

“God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?” Numbers 23:19, NKJV.

“You will not worry. You will not fret because you have decided to believe that I am not done yet. You will not fall into anxiety. You will stand this time. You have decided to believe Me. You have decided to trust Me. It will come, but you will not be overcome. You will overcome it instead. You have received the truth that I am the God Who does not fail, and I change not. This is the time to agree with My word. This is the time to agree with My promises. I am not done yet”, says the Lord.

Study: Joshua 21:45, Isaiah 46:10

“But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come” Mark‬ ‭4‬:‭29‬, NKJV‬‬.

It may be in the distance, but do you see it? Do you see it getting closer and closer to you? It’s the rescue of God coming. It’s the favor of God coming. It’s the goodness of God coming. There’s a light shining before you that’s getting brighter and brighter, confirming that change is coming. Healing is coming. Joy is coming. Like a lighthouse for ships in the distance, God says I’m your Lighthouse, and you know by His Spirit something good is happening in you and for you. See His hand already moving, already shifting, already lining His plans up for you. You may not have thought you would make it, but you’re closing in on it. Don’t give in now. As you continue to seek Him humbly, He’s navigating you into your purpose and what He promised you.

Prayer: Thank you, Lord. I perceive Your will and what You are bringing to pass. I see it, Father. I see what You are doing in me, Father. It’s coming. Help me hold on. Help me to remain obedient and humble towards You. Let Your grace abound toward me today. Navigate me into Your promise. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Mark 4:26-29, Hebrews 6:12, Acts 28:26

“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed” Isaiah 53:5, NKJV.

Father, we pray for our brother and his fight against cancer. I declare over Your word over him, Isaiah 53:5, and by Jesus’ stripes he is healed. Bring him through all manner of therapy and treatment. Give him and his family strength, courage, and a constant outpour of comfort. Remove all pain, catch their tears, and we thank You for Your grace taking over and carrying him to do what he can’t do himself. You are his strong God. Fill that hospital, their home, with Your presence. Fill him to the overflow Holy Spirit, and we declare the joy of the Lord is his abundant strength. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray, Amen!

Study: Psalm 30:5 & 107:20, Matthew 8:8

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good (encouraging) word makes it glad” Proverbs‬ ‭12:25‬, Amplified.

In these times, many are going through a lot, and we don’t know the half of their challenges. So, when you take a moment to lift them up with something God reveals to you about them and their victory, it is very impactful. At the right moment, they are comforted and strengthened because God used you to give them a good, encouraging word.

You didn’t know it, but they needed that.

Pursue not to withhold your good word of encouragement. It’s inspiring when you decide to give out what you feel like you need because you may be going through the fire too. You feel like you’re in the lion’s den, too. Yet, you’ll drink from the same cup of encouragement you gave to someone else. You’ll see God shut the lion’s mouth in your own life as you open up yours. Jesus the Lion of Judah lives in you, and when you let Him speak, His words are so powerful, so full of life, they will change you and them at the same time. As the Lord leads you, yield to what He directs you to say, even to a stranger. That word may be the difference maker in a brother’s life.

Prayer: Father, thank You! People are going through a lot, and they need You. Help me to let You speak through me to help someone in the midst of what they’re going through. I would want someone to do the same for me. It will be exactly what they needed and will encourage them to go on. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life” (John‬ ‭6:63)

“In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work” John 4:31 & 34, NKJV.

Jesus was hungry for the will of God and to finish his work, which he deemed more vital than food itself. It was his meat. His focus was upon the will of God being completed in His life.

I believe you are hungry to finish too. I believe the will of God is your highest priority. You are determined not only to start but to cross the finish line before you. Do not be satisfied with just knowing God’s will, but also finishing the work that He has given you.

As this year comes to a close, let it continue to drive you and encourage you. Be careful of all distractions. May the blessing and reward of your assignment keep you excited. Nothing is going to satisfy you like walking out His will for your life.

Prayer: Father, thank You for choosing me and giving me purpose. I am honored and humbled that You have called me. My meat is to do Your will. I declare I have a great hunger to not only start but to finish strong. Help me stay focused, hear Your voice right now, and obey whatever You say. I thank You for the grace, joy, and courage to finish. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Study: Acts 20:24, Hebrews 12:1-2

“He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler” Psalms‬ ‭91‬:‭4‬, NKJV‬‬.

Pray this with me: Father, I give You all the glory and praise. Swoop in and help me. Swoop in with strength. Swoop in with peace. Swoop in with Your power and authority that reminds me of Whose I am and who I am. Swoop in with truth. Remind me of the victory I have through Jesus. Step into where I am right now with order. You are my very present help, and You always cause me to rise above all circumstances. Thank you that Your Spirit is upon me and quickens me with life. You uphold me with Your righteous hand. I can press on. Hallelujah! My life is yours, Father. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Psalm 91 & 46:1, Philippians 4:13-14

“And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan” Luke 17:15, NKJV.

“This was the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes” Psalm 118:23, NKJV.

I can’t help but be like the one leper. He was healed of what he couldn’t heal himself of. It changed his life. As you look back over this year. As you look back over your marriage, your family, your challenges, and your life. Jesus changed everything. When you consider all the tough moments the arm of God pulled you out of. Come back, fall at the feet of Jesus unashamed and thank Him.

You may not have been healed like the leper, but the Lord has done great things for you. This year alone, you can’t thank God enough. Carry your thanksgiving to God wherever you go, whoever you laugh and eat with today. Tell of His goodness and unconditional love. The Lord has done marvelous things in our eyes.

Prayer: Father, You are holy, and there’s none like You. When I consider Your Son Jesus dying for me, Your hand over my whole life and every blessing, I can’t help but come back and greatly thank You. You alone are worthy and due. May everyone that You’ve given breath to today, come back and give You praise. Bless us, even those missing their loved ones who are no longer here, with joy and gladness with their families today. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Luke 17:11-19, John 3:16, Isaiah 53:5Edit