Words of Encouragement Blog

God Is Speaking, Are You Listening? As we use this “down time” away from all the hustle and bustle of our busy lifestyles; God is calling us into HIS presence. Now that HE has our attention, there are some things He wants to say to each of HIS children. Are you willing to be still and draw close to HIM in the Word and Prayer? Just say, “Speak Lord, your servant is listening and hears.” ~M. Ford (1 Samuel 3:1-10)

“Now the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation. And it came to pass at that time, while Eli was lying down in his place, and when his eyes had begun to grow so dim that he could not see, and before the lamp of God went out in the tabernacle of the LORD where the ark of God was, and while Samuel was lying down, that the LORD called Samuel. And he answered, “Here I am!” So he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” And he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” And he went and lay down. Then the LORD called yet again, “Samuel!” So Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” He answered, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” (Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor was the word of the LORD yet revealed to him.) And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. So he arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you did call me.” Then Eli perceived that the LORD had called the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and it shall be, if He calls you, that you must say, ‘Speak, LORD, for Your servant hears.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Now the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.””

I Samuel 3:1-10 NKJV

http://bible.com/114/1sa.3.1-10.nkjv

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“Are You Enjoying Jesus Yet?” ~Mary A. Ford

Good morning Heavenly Father!
This is the day that YOU have made and we will rejoice and be glad in it!🙌🏼Why? Because Your Grace, oh God, covers us in every situation and Your mercy is new to us every morning!🌈 Father, Your faithfulness is forever; Your love is everlasting; Your favor is for real, and Your peace is priceless!😇 You, oh Lord, are indeed good because YOU are GOD…our sovereign savior, prince of peace, wonderful counselor, mighty GOD!☝🏾👑 Your are the ruler over all and working in and out all things for our good and Your glory!💃🏾 You, oh God, are the same and will never change—yesterday, today and forevermore…YOU ARE GOD ALONE!🗣 Therefore, we will continue to put all of our trust, hope and faith in YOU ALONE!📖❤️🙏🏽 Like trees planted by the rivers of water…WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED!🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏾‍♂️ Father, move in miraculous ways today—save the lost, comfort the hurting, heal the sick, give hope to the hopeless and bring peace into envy confused and crisis situation.☝🏾🙏🏽 Thank you, Father, for being our STRENGTH, REFUGE and very present HELP in times of chaos, crisis and trouble.💪🏽🙏🏽 WE TRUST YOU FATHER! Have Your Devine way in our lives today!☝🏾🙌🏼 It’s in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus The Christ I pray and praise you always! Amen 🙏🏽🙏🏽

“I WILL TRUST IN YOU, LORD!”

Life will deal out the good, bad and the ugly…BUT stay focused on Christ, the solid Rock! He is the anchor that will hold you steady through the storms and keep your mind in perfect peace—Jehovah Shalom. ~M. Ford

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.” (Isaiah 26:3-4)

Heavenly Father, Thank You for your mercies that are New to Us Every Morning!🙌🏼 Deliver those suffering from sickness and disease, stress and anxiety, oppression and depression, helplessness and hopelessness, fear and despair. Father, allow the purifying power of your Holy Spirit to cleanse the lives of your children from all things that dishonor you and hinder them from doing your perfect Will. In the name of Jesus, we cast off every form of unrighteousness and yield our total being, Mind-Body-Soul-Spirit, to your transforming grace—You are the Potter and we are the clay! Help us, Oh Lord, to trust You and walk in holiness day-by-day! Bless us Lord, so that we might be blessings to others. Strengthen us Lord, so that we might be strong even in our weakest hour. Restore your love, joy and peace in our hearts so that it will overflow onto others! Father, Help our lights of salvation to shine on others so that they will see YOU and know the true love of Christ by our living testimony. Father, our heart’s desire is for the lost to be saved, the Saints be edified and that You, Oh Lord, be glorified! Help us to seek MORE of YOU every day…Fill us up Lord, until we overflow! This prayer I pray in the saving name of Jesus…Amen.🙏🏽

Heavenly Father, I come interceding in prayer on behalf of all saints today…those who are called by Your name—Christians. Father, pour out your spirit on your children who are seeking you! Fill our hearts with overflowing love for You, love for one another, and for those we encounter daily. Give us the heart of a Lion so that we will have Holy boldness to stand for things that are right in a world that has chosen to fall for things that are wrong. Give us a spirit of praise and worship like David—recognizing and responding to Your character, Creation and faithfulness at all times and in all situations! Give us a quiet peace deep within that comes with the confidence in knowing that You, Oh Lord, are GREATER than anything and ABOVE all things! Father, gift us with spiritual 20/20 vision—living in the natural realm, but seeing things in the supernatural realm! Father, build us up in our most holy faith so that we won’t falter and fail when trials and troubles come our way, but rather we will mount up on wings like an eagle and soar…ready to give the TESTIMONY of the TEST that we’ve endured and prevailed! Help us to see these situations and circumstances as you see them Father—as only a temporary testing of our faith divinely designed to strengthen us for this race! Father, heal those who are sick and in need of a healing touch from The MASTER physician. Grant peace to those who are emotionally distraught, confused and living in tumultuous situations and devastation. Mend broken and shattered relationships between husbands and wives, children and parents, family and friends! Father, Restore to us those things that have been taken captive and held hostage by the enemy! Give us an attitude of gratitude and a spirit Of Praise for all of your abundant blessings! Father, help us to seek You FIRST in every area of our lives—not putting our trust in things of this world, BUT give us the wisdom to put all of our faith and trust in YOU— Our Sovereign Savior, Prince of Peace, Bread of Heaven, Alpha and Omega, The Great I AM! You are Lord of all and over all…hear the hearts cry of Your people and heal the land! It’s in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus The Christ I pray…Amen.🙏🏽

#2Chronicles7:14

Heavenly Father, I pray that as we pray today for Spiritual Revival in our families, homes, schools, communities, churches, country and land—that you, oh Lord, would increase our believing faith in your ability to intervene supernaturally and do the impossible, even in this time of world crisis. Father, I pray that as we deny ourselves the fleshly appetites for food to SEEK YOUR FACE in prayer and fasting today, in response You will pour out your spirit in ways unimaginable! Father God, raise up an army of true Prayer Warriors that will steadfastly wage war against the enemy on their knees! No longer bound and defeated by political correctness, social status, and worldly ways, but Warriors willing to persevere in fasting and prayer until we reclaim our families, marriages, children, schools, communities, nation and world for Christ! Hear our one accord prayers today, Oh Lord, and Heal Our Land! In Jesus’ mighty, matchless and miraculous name I pray! Amen (2Chronicles 7:14)