Words of Encouragement Blog

“I Humbly Submit”

“I Humbly Submit” ~ Day 1

Father, I pray that all Christians will commit to humbly bowing before You in prayer at the beginning of each day in order to receive strength and grace needed for the Journey. Help us to overcome all obstacles, tricks and traps of the enemy in order that we might live holy and represent the kingdom well. It’s In Jesus’ mighty name I pray. Amen

“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:6-7)

“Search Me, Oh Lord!”

“Search Me, Oh Lord!”

Heavenly Father, Thank you for your new mercies today! Thank you for another opportunity to live for you and to love one another. Thank you for your grace that you freely give, and for forgiving us of our sins, transgressions and iniquities. Father, we ask that you wash us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness, so that we will be pleasing in your sight. Help us to effectively show and share the love of Christ as we go—discerning when to be as humble as a Lamb and as fierce as a Lion in order to accomplish every good work for the building up of Your Kingdom here on earth. Father, transform us through the RENEWING of our minds—help us to have godly thoughts, that will lead to godly actions, that will result in godly lifestyles! Oh Lord, Our God…Help us to Line Up our desires with Your Will—Purge us from any and all things that do not look like YOU—and help us develop a sincere hunger, thirst and desire for MORE of YOU and YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS! Father, Create in us clean hearts and renew in us right spirits so that we may be used by you for GREATER works—all for your glory and honor! It’s in the mighty and matchless name of JESUS The Christ, I pray and praise always…Amen!🙏🏽❤️


“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”‭‭(Psalms‬ ‭139:23-24‬)

“THINK ABOUT IT”

THINK ABOUT IT…
If you want to have spiritual insight…you can’t keep looking through worldly eyes.👀
If you want to think godly thoughts…then put on the mind of Christ. 🧠
If you truly want to live for Christ…then die to self daily. 🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏽‍♀️
Worldly Ways Won’t Work…If you want to Walk with the Master.☝🏾~M. Ford

“But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15-16)

“GREATER”

Father God, bless your children on today with GREATER! A greater capacity to love, comfort others, forgive, and encourage those we encounter—showing and sharing the hope of your deliverance and salvation as we let our Christ-light shine on those blinded by this present darkness. Father, equip and anoint us for every good work—persevering and prevailing in prayer! Father, help our FAITH not to fail as YOU PRUNE and PREPARE your children to MOVE from STAGNATION to the NEXT LEVEL of TRANSFORMATION in their spiritual walk—Withholding Nothing! Father, let Your Will be done here on earth 🌎 as it is done in Heaven. For Yours IS the KINGDOM, and the POWER, and the GLORY…FOREVER and EVER! It’s in the strong & mighty name of Jesus I pray and will forever praise—Amen.🙏🏽

“And that servant who knew his master’s will, but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating…Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” (Luke 12:47-48)

“Speak No Evil”

“SPEAK NO EVIL”

Little things can make a big impact on our lives. When you consider the mouth in comparison to other parts of the human anatomy, it may not seem as significant—but it is a powerful instrument to be used for good or evil—to bring joy or pain. The mouth can be used as an instrument for uplifting and encouraging or it can be dastardly and devastating to others based upon the “words” that come forth from it.

Think about it…how have you used your mouth lately? Perhaps in praise, prayer, encouragement, motivation, and blessings—to praise and worship our Lord and Savior? Maybe you have used your “words” as a secret weapon when you get into verbal arguments—or, to strike back at someone who you feel has wronged you—or, to tear down and curse people…those who were created in God’s likeness? Praises and curses coming from the same mouth…the apostle James says that these things ought not to happen—“…If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body” (James 3:2-10). So, as you self-reflect on your verbal history, remember… “Speak No Evil”.

©Copyright 2014: Encouragement Devotional Excerpt—“Speak No Evil”, by, Mary A. Ford

“Never Alone!”

Heavenly Father, Your children are in dire need of your strength, confidence, comfort, power and peace today. Many are facing trials, troubles, tasks and tests that seem too much to bare and impossible to overcome. Nevertheless Father, help us to realize that things are not always what they seem to be in the natural because of what is taking place in the spiritual—Father, with You being for us, in us, and with us is more than the world against us! Help us realize that you are our source of courage, and there is an invincible army of angels that will fight our every battle! For You have promised that in times of uncertainty, unrest and raging seas of life, to make us steady and sure—able to stand firmly and tread safely on rough paths of testing and times of trouble! Father, Help us to look past our problems and our pain and remember your Promises—standing firmly on your Word at all times—Decreeing and Declaring WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED! Help us, Oh Lord, to worship You in spirit and truth…ALL FOR YOUR GLORY & HONOR, OH LORD!! Thank you for your Faithfulness, Father! It’s in the mighty and matchless name is JESUS I pray and praise always…AMEN.🙌🏼☝🏾🙏🏽

(2 Chronicles 7:14)

“I Shall Not Be Moved!”

When the ground you’re standing on seems like shifting sand, perhaps you’re standing in the wrong place! Try STANDING ON GOD’S PROMISES—His Word will give you traction & help you climb the slippery mountains of LIFE! ~M. Ford

“The Lord GOD is my strength; He has made my feet like hinds’ feet And makes me walk upon my high places.” (HABAKKUK‬ ‭3:19‬)