Words of Encouragement Blog

“HARVEST TIME”

Don’t expect a bountiful harvest if you have no seed in the ground. Selah ~M. Ford

“But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” (‭II Corinthians‬ ‭9:6‬)

“CAN YOU SEE ME NOW?”

If you can’t see God working in your situation–it may be that your eyes are focused on IT and not HIM. ~M. Ford 

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord , Who made heaven and earth.” (Psalms 121:1-2)

Father, Anoint your children so that we can be most effective for your kingdom work, and true to the calling you’ve placed on our lives…individually and collectively.  Hear the cry of your children, Oh Lord, and heal our Land! Some are sick, but when the doctors fail…YOU, Oh Lord, are still faithful! Some are hurting, but YOU, Oh Lord, are the soothing salve needed to ease the pain! Some are in turmoil, but YOU, Oh Lord, can bring peace in the midst of life storms! 

Father, in times like these, You are our joy, peace, strength and song…a very present help in times of trouble! So, I humbly ask that You lead, guide, provide, direct and protect us each and every day. Father, move in the lives of your people in a supernatural way! Meet us at the point of our most intimate need; Heal our bodies; Renew our minds; Consecrate our hearts; And Anoint us from the crown of our heads to the soul of our feet! Father, allow the sweet fragrance of your presence to intoxicate those we encounter daily as we Drip Jesus everywhere our feet trod! Hallelujah! 

Father…we totally surrender our hearts, minds, body and soul to You! Be glorified in all we say, think and do. Lord, thank You for trusting us with this Calling on our lives and for your unconditional love! IJN I pray and give you all praise! Amen 🙏🏽 

“LORD, CHANGE MY MIND!”

If you let GOD do HIS work IN you, then He will be able to do HIS work THROUGH you! ~M. Ford

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2)

“I TRUST YOU LORD!”

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

“The Real You”

Don’t let the World define who they think you are; but rather allow Christ to manifest who you were ordained and purposed you to be. ~M. Ford

“I CHOOSE TO WORSHIP”—DAY 6

True Worship never leaves you the way that you came. Isaiah realized his own hopelessly sinful condition while worshipping in the presence of a Holy and righteous God. But, he didn’t remain in that same sin-sick state—and neither should we. God’s redeeming love, unfailing forgiveness and complete cleansing power can wash away the toughest of sins—“ Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said: “Behold, this has touched your lips; your iniquity is taken away, and your sin purged.” (Isaiah 6: 6-7)

[Excerpt: “From Duty To Delight: Are You Enjoying Jesus Yet?”, by Mary A. Ford]

“I CHOOSE TO WORSHIP”—DAY 5

True Worship reveals our true spiritual condition. Like Isaiah, we recognize how sinful we really are in the presence of a holy, righteous and perfect God. God’s goodness compels us to confess and draws us into repentance—“Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips”. (Isaiah 6: 5)

 [Excerpt: “From Duty To Delight: Are You Enjoying Jesus Yet?”, by Mary A. Ford]

“I CHOOSE TO WORSHIP”—DAY 4

True worship ignites an uninhibited praise! This type of praise comes from deep within the believer—not just from the lips. This soul-breathed praise is an automatic response when we truly recognize whose presence we are in—The King of Kings and Lord of Lords! The angelic praise and worship experienced by Isaiah rocked the heavenly house! Their praise was so profound that it was contagious—“And one cried to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!” (Isaiah 6:3-4)

[Excerpt: “From Duty To Delight: Are You Enjoying Jesus Yet?”, by Mary A. Ford]

“I CHOOSE TO WORSHIP”—DAY 3
True worship takes us beyond the veil. Isaiah no longer was distracted by or concerned about what was happening around him in the physical realm—he was caught up in the spiritual realm. Worshiping in the spirit takes you past the gates, through the courts, and into the very throne room and presence of God! (Isaiah 6:1-2) 

[Excerpt: “From Duty To Delight: Are You Enjoying Jesus Yet?”, by Mary A. Ford]