And whenever you stand praying, if you find that you carry something in your heart against another person, release him and forgive him so that your Father in heaven will also release you and forgive you of your faults. Mark 11:25 TPT

I always loved playing peekaboo with my grandkids. Hiding behind my hands never really hid me, but as soon as my hand went up, it would always invoke a smile because they knew what was coming.

There are times in life when we try to hide our anger or hurt under a hand too small to cover. Everyone around us sees it. They feel the affects of it in our attitude towards them and others. If it were a neon light, it would be flashing. Yet we just choose to adjust ourselves to this new addition to our lives.

And we wonder why our prayers aren’t answered. We ask whether God still hears? Does He still do miracles today? The answer to that is a resounding yes.

So when will that happen? When you decide to forgive and let it go. If Jesus could forgive you for all you’ve done, you can also forgive them for what they’ve done.

Where can you lay it down where it won’t continually plague your mind? Under the blood of Jesus. It’s a place that covers and keeps covering. It makes us whole and healthy again.

“OH precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow. No other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.”

Sandy G

No one will be able to oppose you successfully as long as you live. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will never neglect you or abandon you.
Joshua 1:5 GW

Be strong and courageous. Don’t tremble! Don’t be afraid of them! The Lord your God is the one who is going with you. He won’t abandon you or leave you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 GW

I hope you’re getting the picture here: God can’t leave you, neglect, or abandon you. Regardless of how you feel about it, every giant you’ve faced, every battle you’ve fought, every mountain you’ve climbed, and the lonely valleys you’ve crossed, He was there.

I don’t know what the problem is on this long journey you’ve been on, but let me remind you of this; He can’t lie. If you’re tired, He says, “Come to Me all who are weary and I’ll give you rest.”

It’s in the tough times that you’re instructed to learn who He is and what He’s able to do. To trust Him, not yourself.

Remember the song, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.”

When you focus your attention on Him in the chaos, everything looks different. It’s not so overwhelming when you’re distracted. When you remember who you serve and that you’re His to care for, you just keep moving and praising Him.

So today, the only thing you need to know is He’s with you. Whatever you’re going through, He is too.

Sandy G

Psalms 91:14-16 NLT The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”

Do you love the Lord? He will rescue you! Do you trust the Lord? He will protect you! Have you called on Him? He will answer you! Are you in trouble? He will be with you to rescue & treat you as His most prized possession. Long life is yours, not just enough!

He will show you his salvation. What does he save you from? Not just sin, but lack, sickness, disease, trouble, fear, your enemies, worry, distress, did I mention everything? He is your rock, fortress, deliverer, shelter, mighty God who saves.

There is none like Him in all the earth, but lets not stop there. None like him in the heavens, the galaxies. No problem too big for our God.

So awesome in greatness and power yet He cares so much about you that He never misses your worship. He scoops it up and smiles. He would do anything for you. Oh wait, did I mention how much he loves you?

Think about this for the day! Especially when things go contrary to what you’re believing for. God is not deaf! He has a plan, and he’s working in your situations right now. You just have to trust him.

Sandy G

My God will richly fill your every need in a glorious way through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 GW

Why does God place things in your heart to do that costs money? Because the God of the vision is the God of the provision. He provides for those who trust Him and are willing to believe.

In everything God asks of you, there’s your part, and there’s Gods part. You do your part, and He will always do His.

Why do you think Satan always attacks your thoughts? Because if you don’t doubt, he knows you will have what you’re believing for. It’s just a little something to think about today.

Sandy G

Do any of you need wisdom? Ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to everyone. So he will give you wisdom. James 1:5 ERV

I think that most of us need to make this a priority prayer request of God on a daily basis. I know I do! So why is it that when we can’t figure things out, we sit and worry about it?

God says if we need wisdom, ask! Man, I’d rather have Gods wisdom than anyone else’s. So seriously, why don’t we? Is it easier to google search for answers to difficult questions? Have we become people who think more highly of the things and ways of the world than the things and ways of God?

Everything we need for life is in the Word. How dumb are we for not opening the book with all the answers? I don’t want to get it from someone else who puts their own twist on it. I want to get it out of my relationship with God. God search, yeah, that’s what I’ll call it.

Jeremiah 20:13 says, “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”

There is nowhere to find answers but in you, Lord. Forgive me for ever trying to find those answers in the things of this world. Silly, silly me! I want to be wise like you, God. Knowing good from evil, discerning the times, encouraging, blessing, caring, and loving. I want to know how to listen and hear your voice clearly, without distraction. I want to be quick to obey, not let my flesh have its way. I ask for wisdom. Give me an understanding heart. Help me to trust in you, not me.

Sandy G

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise its voice?
Proverbs 8:1 GW

We must have a holy desperation for God. We can’t just call out to him when things are going bad in our lives. We must be so desperate that our hunger for more drives us to know him in our good times.

It’s knowing who God is that gives us peace regardless of our journey. Love is not a feeling. It’s a person, Jesus Christ.

So call out today. Call, and He will answer and show you things you need to know on your journey.

Sandy G

“They are going to throw you to the wolves and kill you, everyone hating you because you carry my name. And then, going from bad to worse, it will be dog-eat-dog, everyone at each other’s throats, everyone hating each other.

“In the confusion, lying preachers will come forward and deceive a lot of people. For many others, the overwhelming spread of evil will do them in-nothing left of their love but a mound of ashes.

“Staying with it-that’s what God requires. Stay with it to the end. You won’t be sorry, and you’ll be saved. All during this time, the good news-the Message of the kingdom-will be preached all over the world, a witness staked out in every country. And then the end will one.” Matthew 24:9-14 Message

This seems to accurately describe our current affairs. Never have we seen such blatant hatred loosed on the earth. Satan himself must be rubbing his hands together in triumph.

Seems we need reminding that when God is for us, who indeed can be against us? I don’t know about you, but I’m more sure God is bigger today. He will take care of Satan and in one snap of His fingers, is able to put him in his place. In other words, it ain’t over till God says it’s over!

Let’s continue to encourage each other in the faith, knowing that although the days are indeed evil, they will get much worse before Jesus comes back for His own. Regardless of the risk, let’s not forget that the love and light in us, is the only hope this world has. Keep on keeping on. It would be darker if we were not in the world, so let it shine!

Sandy G

O Lord, set a guard at my mouth. Keep watch over the door of my lips.
Psalms 141:3 GW

What a time we live in! Listen, all you remnant people out there. Please come away and listen to the voice of the Lord. He’s a good Father who loves you and wants a relationship with you. Satan wants to undermine the plans of God for you by making you believe his lies.

Please speak this over yourself daily.
1. I am loved.
2. God is always good, and His plans are good toward me.
3. God did not bring this on me.
4. My words have power, and I will not be silent.
5. My voice does more through prayer than on any social media platform.
6. I bind the works of the enemy over my life, my families lives, my health, my peace, and my finances.

The plans and schemes of the enemy over this nation will stop when I use my authority. Satan, you will not have our freedoms. You have been exposed, and you’re going down!

Father, we repent for the sins of our nation and our part in voting in corrupt leaders. We ask the corruption be exposed and eradicated, that ungodly leaders be indicted. Every voice that has risen against your name would be brought low.

We give you praise, honor, and glory, and thank You for Your great and mighty name. Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. AMEN!

Sandy G

But first, be concerned about his kingdom and what has his approval. Then all these things will be provided for you.
Matthew 6:33 GW

When all else fails, we turn to God. When we get to the end of ourselves, we reach out to Him. That is so backwards!

God says to call on Him, and He will answer and show us great and mighty things. He says to seek Him first, and then all these things will be added.

Let’s change things around so we trust Him first. Run to Him first. Ask His direction first. Imagine how many problems would be resolved quickly if we made that adjustment.

Sandy G

Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth. Proverbs 3:5-6 GW

Trust is defined; reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence, a person on whom or thing on which one relies: the obligation or responsibility imposed on a person in whom confidence or authority is placed.

AMPC version of this passage is; Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways, know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.

We say we trust in God, even our money says we trust in God, but our hearts reflect worry, fear, and uncertainty. Where our trust lies is obvious in everything we do and say. Our actions or the direction we take also show what we trust in.

Trust with all your heart! That takes training your mind to think right thoughts about God. It’s understanding WHO He is and that He has good plans for you. It’s knowing that God is God and there is no one else that can do it like He can. It’s taking the ‘my way’ out of the equation. It’s trusting that regardless of what it looks like now, it’s going to be beautiful when it’s finished.

The road you’re on right now may be filled with rocks and holes, but do you hear that? God has a bulldozer on the way to clear your path so that where you’re walking right now will look a whole lot different if you’ll just step out of the way and trust Him.

It’s going to be seen by all, so don’t fret, just trust Him. He is faithful, true, and perfect in all of His ways. He is watching over you to keep and protect you. He’s your provider, healer, and deliverer. Nothing is too hard for Him. It may not look like YOU pictured it, but it will be exactly what you need. He loves you!

Sandy G