They come at you with weapons, but you have God.

"... You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty... This day the Lord will hand you over to me..."

1 Samuel 17:45-47

In the name of the Lord, and in His name only, your battles will become your victories.  

Most people

Numbers 13:27-33

²⁷ They gave Moses this account: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. ²⁸ But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large.”

³⁰ Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.”

³¹ But the men who had gone up with him said, “We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.” ³² And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored. They said, “The land we explored devours those living in it. All the people we saw there are of great size. ³³ We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them.”

Most people:

Panic and back down.

Cower.

God people: 

Go for it!! 

Fearless!!!

Our boldest enemies

"You are glorious and more majestic than the everlasting mountains.  Our boldest enemies have been plundered... no warrior could lift a hand against us..."

Psalm 76:4-5

For those of us that know Christ is on our side, our victories never end.

Never satisfied

"Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.  This too is meaningless..."

Ecclesiastes 5:10

Is enough never enough for you?  If so, then your enough isn't what you should be focused on.  Your enough should be God, for when you focus on him your heart is content and joy overflows from within you.

So ask yourself, am I content and is my joy overflowing within?  If your answers are 'no' then it is time to refocus on the one and only Enough that is really enough - Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

Do not be angry with yourselves

"And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you."

Genesis 45:5

If you've ever done evil to another and you still get sick to your stomach with guilt over the thought of it, do not worry.  For, although you meant to harm that person at that time, God had a plan all along.  He knew what was going to happen before it happened, and he knew what you were going to do before you did it; God, had the blessing awaiting the outcome of the whole situation, a blessing that you may never know, but a tremendous blessing all the same.  

Therefore, now is the time to forgive yourself, repent, stand up tall, focus on Christ, and move forward with your life.  It's all going to be OK, God knows your heart and for the guilt and repentance you feel - he will bless you for it.  Remember, everything works out for good to those who rely on Christ :-).

You have the treasure

“It’s all right… don’t be afraid.  Your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks…”

Genesis 43:23

God has given you the treasure, however, you must be willing to put the effort in of seeking it.

Anything worthwhile in our lives

“I cannot do it, Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he deserves.”

Genesis 41:16

We cannot do anything worthwhile in our lives without God – period!!

Us, without God, equals fruitlessness; us, with God, equals fruitfulness.

So, seek God for everything and he will do for you all that you desire – and even better than you could ever think!!

You will prosper when...

“The Lord was with Joseph and he prospered… the Lord gave him success in everything he did…”

Genesis 39:2-3

My friend the Lord is with you – do not fear the unknown because God has the victory with your name written all over it. 

Kick the dust off your feet and go for it.

Take the leap

“The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.”

“I will make you into a great nation,

And I will bless you;

I will make your name great,

And you will be a blessing.

I will bless those who bless you,

And whoever curses you I will curse;

And all peoples on earth

Will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 12:1-4

It’s time to go all out for Christ.  Take the leap!!

The dreamer

" "Here comes that dreamer!" they said to each other."

Genesis 37:19

Let them talk all they want!  They say you are a dreamer, but you know you are a child of God and it is him that places those dreams in your heart.  

Follow your dreams - they are God's plan for your life.

Change is here

"...Get rid of the foreign gods you have with you, and purify yourselves and change your clothes."

Genesis 35:2

It's time!  If life is unfruitful for you and you've been doing nothing but running in the same circle only to become more unhappy and un-fruitful, then change is due.  Step out, grab Jesus, start fresh, and begin again.  It is never too late, you are never too old, and life is always too short not to.  Go for it!  God's got your new beginning waiting for you.

Thank you Jesus.

Put the dead-life behind you

Leave everything that doesn’t produce fruit in your life, (or everything that doesn’t produce life in your life), and follow Jesus - leave everything and follow your heart. Hence, leave the bad and follow the good – follow Jesus.

Stop looking at the what-if’s and look at the Will-Do instead.  Go for it and don’t look back.

The Present

“Please accept the present that was brought to you…”

Genesis 33:11

Some of us are either too fearful, too proud, or too un-trustful to grab the miracle right in front of our eyes.  We think it is too good to be true, that something is going to go wrong, or it is the wrong thing to do, when, in fact, we know in our hearts it is what we are meant to grasp onto.   Friends, let’s stop living like this!  It’s pathetic and I believe we are wasting away so many opportunities that God wants us to step into.    As well, if it is something that your heart tells you to go for, then go for it.  For even if it isn’t from God, if your decision is based on your believing heart, he will see to it that it turns into the miracle you were hoping for.  

God does so much for us when he knows that are decisions are made from what we feel he is placing in our hearts.  So, take a chance and step out in faith.  From there, God will carry you the rest of the way.

God is Walking with us every step of the way

God, I am afraid! But you have said, I will surely make you prosper, and I will make your descendants like the sand of the sea, which cannot be counted.”

(Adapted from Genesis 32:11-12)

Afraid to step out into the unknown?  Don’t be! For if it is a step that you feel God pulling you to make, then he will be there to walk with you every step of the way.

God is our witness

”...God is the witness between you and me.”

Genesis 31:50

If God is our witness, then let’s make sure he’s witnessing doing right by him in all things and in all ways.

Friends, always keep this knowledge in the forefront of your mind:

God sees everything, hears everything, knows everything... period!!

The prayer of the righteous

"The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect." James 5:16

Those who faithfully believe, trust and hope in Christ, with all love with all adoration, make prayers their power, which ends in God-given victory after victory.  Yes, the prayers of the righteous will lead to victory as well as demolish all the petitions of the wicked.

You are beautiful when you let God glorify your body - inside and out

"My eager expectation and hope is that i will not be ashamed about anything, but that now and always with all boldness, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or death."

Philippians 1:20 HCSB

Beauty doesn't come from trying so hard to stay lean, fit, young, etc.  No, beauty comes from God, beauty comes from God within you.  So stop trying so hard, you are only wasting your time and your mental and physical energy.  

MY FRIEND, JUST BE 

YOU!!

Worldly rationale

“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go… I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Genesis 28:15

When our hearts belong to Christ, then no matter which directions and choices we choose to step out in, (as long as they are steps of faith), He will be with us!  Friends, God will not leave us - our steps of faith will be blessed beyond all worldly rationale.

Seek his kingdom and righteousness

“But seek his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Matthew 6:33

Social media, friends, family, bank accounts, careers, sweat, blood, and tears, do not bring dreams to pass – God does!  Therefore seek him first so that everything you want in life will come to pass.  Hence,, unless you seek him first nothing else in your life will ever work out.

You will be blessed - have no fear

“I am the God of your father Abraham.  Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bless you…

They answered, “We saw clearly that the Lord was with you…”

Genesis 26:24, 28

Fear not when you step out into the land of the unknown, God is with you and strangers will flock to you because they want the gifts and blessings that they can see already given to you by God.  You shine with his glory my friend.

Again, do not fear, you are about to be thrust to a whole new level – thanks be to God ~ Hallelujah.

Keep praying - don't give up

“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable that they should always pray not give up.”

Luke 18:1

If Jesus doesn’t want us to give up on our prayers then there’s a reason; reason being, they will be answered if we keep praying. Therefore be patient, be bold, be believing, and be strong in faith.  Don’t ever, not ever, give up - your prayers are heard and they will be answered.

Embrace the darkness

“When I sit in darkness the Lord will be a light to me.”

Micah 7:8

Darkness is our opportunity to see the Light of Christ shine through.  Therefore, embrace the darkness, pain, and fear, because the bright light of Jesus is about to burst into your life!

Prayers work

"Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife because she was barren.  The Lord answered his prayer and his wife Rebekah became pregnant."

Genesis 25:21

When you pray for others, when others pray for you, prayers get answered!

The moment you begin to pray

"Before he had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder."

Genesis 24:15

The moment you begin to pray and before you can finish your prayer, God starts working in your life!  Friends, your prayers are heard before you can even finish speaking them!

God's got you covered ~ He's on it!!

It will be provided!!

“… The Lord will provide…”

Genesis 22:14

Friends, He will provide!!

TRUST!!

My words, my voice

“The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison… out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing cursing.  My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”

James 3:8-10

Dear Lord,

Be my words, be my voice, keep me out of my flesh.

Turn evil upside down

“… do not resist an evil person!  If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.  If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too.  If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.”

Matthew 5:38-41

Tear an evil person down by doing exact opposite of what they are doing: love them to pieces.  Believe me, it’ll turn their lives upside down.

Running away from God

“ The word of the Lord came to Jonah… But Jonah ran away from the Lord… Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up.”

Jonah 1:1,3,4

If your life is in a complete whirlwind of stress, confusion, and fear right now; if your life seems cluttered, out of order and going in circles, then maybe it’s time to stop and listen, LISTEN, to God… there is a good chance he’s just trying to get your attention.

God opened her eyes

"Then God opened her eyes and she saw..."

Genesis 21:19

When you let God open your eyes you can really begin to see.  

Yes, when you let God open your eyes, life becomes real LIFE; a life worth living; living to the fullest.

No prayer request is too hard for God

"Is anything too hard for the Lord?..."

Genesis 18:14

Answer:  

Absolutely not; NEVER, NO-WAY, NO-HOW!

So ask big, pray boldly, believe for the unbelievable, and receive the miraculous!