As we go into this new week we must remind ourselves to trust God. We must be still in him. I am reminded of when Daniel was thrown in the lion den and how God protected him or how Shadrach Meshach and Abednego where thrown in the furnace but God was right there with them.

God is forever with us so in our challenging time lift your voice to him and ask for his peace to reign and rule so even as that storm is raging you are operating in complete peace because you know that the lord is always in control. Never lose hope.

Be encouraged

These are indeed interesting time but in our most challenging times, In the times where all we want is peace we are reminded that it can only be found in the presence of the Lord. Many times we come to God with Joy and gladness because something great has happened to us but what about it those challenging seasons. Do we praise him less? What should our constant response be? It should be to praise him in all seasons. So this week lift your voice and shout in the good and the seemingly not so good. Raise your voice in praise. Be encouraged

Today we are reminded that God is our champion and even when it seems things we are facing are bigger than us we know that when we call on him he is there to help us. The lord is our very pleasant help in time of need

In today episode we are reminded that in this journey of faith and knowing God we must not be complacent. We must ensure that we are leveling up with God. Day after day we must seek to grow in him. As we do that it will allow us to enter that secret place. Its that place where its just us and God. Its that place where our relationship with him deepens and we begin to know more about what his will and purpose for our lives. Its that place where we can gain foresight because he is revealing so many things to us so we are not taken unaware. We are prepared just like the wise virgins who ensured they had extra oil in their lamp as they waited for the bridegroom. Its that place of growth.

It means that when challenges are around us we are not moved but we are assured that as long as we are with God he is in control. It means our minds and our hearts trust and know that God is with us. He is hiding us in that secret place.

It reminds me of when Moses told pharaoh that the first born of every household will die but as long as you have marked your door nothing will come near you. Those who listened and acted as the lord had instructed where saved and those who didn't werent. You need to enter that secret place to be able to truly hear what the lord is saying at this time.

In the secret place we are listening more, praying more and trusting God more.

Right now there is so much going on in the world and many don't know if you should go left or right and that is because the only one that can direct us is the lord. That level of knowledge is gained in that secret place.

We need to level up and enter that secret place for in there is safety, wisdom and knowledge and truth.

In this episode we are reminded to dwell in the lord and abide in him. We must take time out to dwell with him. Its that quiet time where its just you and God building your relationship with him. Its those quiet times that we truly hear him speak to us. Dwell in the lord today. Be encouraged

Today I am reminded of an old song that say my confidence is in the lord the source of my salvation. Rest is found in him alone the author of creation and I think that may be my anthem for this new day. My confidence is and should always come from the lord.

As you reflect on God today I encourage you to never lose hope but remain confident that our creator and author of our lives will work all things out for our good. We may not see it but he is working. Put your confidence in him. I can guarantee you the peace you will feel with propel you to a new level of faith in him.

Be encouraged

Today we are reminded that as we go into this new month, we need to know that in every battle we face we need to declare to ourselves and say "My CONFIDENCE is in the lord so I WILL NOT FEAR. I will put my TRUST in him who has never forsaken me".

Stand on his word which says in Joshua 1:9 AMP

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

And as Jeremiah 29:11 AMP says

"For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord , ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope"

Now declare...I am an OVERCOMER and NO weapon fashioned against meshall prosper.

#BeEncouraged

Today we are reminded to draw from that well that never runs dry. Draw from the Lord and reallly seek him in all you are doing. Let him lead you. Let him guide you. Surrender yourself to him. Its hard sometimes we want to take things into our own hands but the lord is calling us to surrender to him and just commune with him and let him take control of every aspect of our lives. So today remember to draw from that well. There is nothing too hard for the Lord. Remember God is making a river in the desert.

Today we ask ourselves where are we in our faith walk. How do we trust God when we lack faith especially in our most challenging times.

We forget that Hebrews 11:1 reminds us that faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things NOT SEEN.

That means even though we can't see what God is doing and we are in that wilderness with sooo much uncertainty all around it means that our absolute certainty comes from knowing that our Faith in God is carrying us through. We are in that passenger seat and God is the real driver even though we may not be able to see him or understand the route he is taking us on.

We must believe the covenant God has made with us when we commune with him in our quiet time.

God is making a way for us even when we can't see it. All we can do is commit ourselves to him and his leading and trust that he won't forsake or leave us and HE WONT. The reality is God never leaves us but we leave him especially when WE are lacking in faith.

Finally the key thing in all of this is to stay grounded in his word as its our foundation and it provides direction even in the most challenging times.

In this episode we are reminded and encouraged that God is our light and salvation. He is our refuge, we need not fear but trust God.