What Will You Do?

I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. (Psalms 63:4 NLT)

Today's Prayer
Lord, I've come to the end of my rope. I've tried almost everything, and I am convinced that there is none like You. You allow me freedom to choose; to obey You, to praise You, to honor You, or to worship You. You suggest that if I truly embrace love, that perfect love will cast away all my fears. You have shown me exactly what I could have if I follow You. I pray that my will yields to the perfect will of God. No longer do I want to be permitted to believe the delusion; that what I want is most important. Transform my mindset, and reconstruct my beliefs. Let me see with enlightened eyes. Awaken me to the truth of God. I receive that awakening and I thank You for it. Amen and so it is.

It
I tried It
I know It works
I tested It
It doesn't hurt

It may seem hard at first
I believe It
It quenched my thirst

It can change everything you do
It can become a living part of you

Come to believe It for yourself
It is really something else

Written by Marc Christmas

Can't You See?

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (‭Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬ KJV)

Today's Prayer
Dear Heavenly One, I pray that the spirit of the Living God fall afresh on me. I need to be reinforced from the inside out. I need The One Who Is Able to strengthen me during my time of doubt and fear. I pray that You remove any disbelief that will try to hinder my walk with You. I bind up any consideration of circumstances as a reason to change my commitment to serve You. I release the power of God in and through me right now. I claim it to be so right now. In this moment of trepidation I call on my friends Jesus and the Holy Spirit to dispatch hosts of angels to be in my employ. Let those angels be resources that help to protect and correct errand ways; comfort and soothe pain and sorrow; shelter and guide safely from distraction or destruction. Teach me Thy way O Lord. Amen and so it is.

See
A dream becomes a vision
Focus is made clear
Sight is no longer inhibited
I can see through the fear

A vessel accepts it's design
Awakens to it's divine purpose
Meaningful life is pursued
I can see through the surface

A wish becomes a belief
Faith is miraculously restored
Responsibility becomes my decision
I can see through destiny's door

I can see the truth,
as plain as it is day
I can see clearly now,
there is no doubt in the way

I can see,
what before I could not
I can see,
I can see the whole lot

Written by Marc Christmas

Bonus - I Feel Like Going On...I needed to hear this today

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgg_h638BX4

What Are You Following?

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. (Proverbs 21:21 KJV)

Today's Prayer
One thing I desire, and that will I seek after...I wish that one thing was always You. I'm asking for the fortitude to follow in Your footsteps. Let my life be a reflection of the Supreme who created me. Let me remember whom it was that said "let us make man" and live my life as Us would have me to live. Let my words be nurturing, let my acts be kind, let my compassion be enduring, and let my guide be You. Let my faith be resolved and my courage enduring. Let my offerings be genuine and let my sacrifice be meaningful. Overall, I just want to do right. Please, help me Lord. Amen, and so it is.

Lord Please
I dipped and I slipped
Like I was a clown
I stumbled and I fumbled
All over town

I ranted and I raved
Till the cows came home
I fussed and I cussed
Even when I was alone

I'll pray and I'll stay
Down on my knees
I complained and I'm tired
Lord please, help me

Written by Marc Christmas

What You Know?

That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT)

Today's Prayer
Lord, I know that only because of You is anything possible. You are manifesting things in my life that could only be powered by God. You are opening doors, pouring out blessings, granting favor, healing and all sorts of miraculous things. I pray that I am continuously able to have this awareness of Your Divine existence. Affix my mind to always acknowledge You. Adjust my ability to believe, even when there seems no reason to do so. Mold my carnal mind into a a God receptor and detector. I want to always know that You are my God, and there is none other like You. Amen and so it is.

The Reason That
You are the reason that I live
You are the reason that I give

You are the reason that I am
You are the reason that I can

Your are the reason that I laugh
You are the reason that I smile

You are the reason that I feel
You are the reason that I heal

You are the reason that I care
You are the reason that I share

You are the reason that I believe
You are the reason that I receive

You are the reason that I am
You are the reason that I be

You are the reason that I breathe
You are the reason that I see

You are the reason that I love
You are the reason that I...

You are the reason, that is why

Written by Marc Christmas

Are You In A Rush?

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. (Proverbs 21:5 KJV)

Today's Prayer
I lift my attitude to You and ask that it be shape-shifted into a sacrifice of thanksgiving. Help me to just be grateful for what is. Let not my impatience impede the blessings of the present. I've spent many moments trying to get to the next one, and I've missed what was right there in front of me. I missed the God opportunity. I pray that You open my spirit to be able to recognize the importance of the here and now. I want to surrender to what is, and know that in due time, You will get me to what is to be. Let me be fulfilled in knowing that at this moment things are exactly as they are supposed to be. Amen and so it is.

W.H.E.N.
What
Humans
Expect
Now

Written by Marc Christmas

Are You Against The Lord?

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord. (Proverbs 21:30 KJV)
No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the LORD. (Proverbs 21:30 NLT)

Today's Prayer
Lord, if I'm not with You, does that mean I'm against You? I know You are always with me. Sometimes I don't live as if that's so. I ask that You reveal to me the truth of my ways. Unmask the veil of ignorance that I may have draped over my life. Expose the deception that subtlety works behind the scenes. Let my soul be opened so that You can fill it with honesty and honor. Help me to face the man in the mirror and acknowledge what I see at the present time, but reinforce to me that I am not what I may have become. Amen and so it is.

So Much More
Because of You
I am so much more
I am fulfilled

I am father and son
I am friend and lover
I am mother and daughter
I am sister and brother
I am wind and earth
I am fire and water
I am strong and courageous
I will not falter
I am life and love
I am fullness and joy
I am peace and harmony
I am in Your employ

Because of You
I am so much more
I am fulfilled

Written by Marc Christmas  

Is It All Good?

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? (Proverbs 21:27 KJV)

Today's Prayer
Lord, examine my motives and show me if they are not pure. I ask that You teach me to do, to act, from the goodness of my heart. Remove any attachments or expectations of responses, results, and indebtedness that may be hiding in the creases of my ego. As a matter of fact Lord, help to let go of my ego. Show me how to embody the Spirit of Truth. Make me a living testimony of love, true love, real love, God love. Amen and so it is.

That's That
That that unadulterated
That's that uncut
That's that real deal
That's that good stuff

That's that fire
That's that top shelf
That's that presidential
That's that Barrack himself

That's that oooh wee
That's that too much for me
That's that make you sit down
That's that I ain't playing around

That's that I'm telling the truth
That's that 180 proof
That's that I give up
That's that got me stuck

That's that make you nod
That's that I'm testing God
That's that are you fool
That's that so uncool

That's that I'll change your life
That's that I'll make it right
That's that give it all to Me
That's that creation I made you to be

Written by Marc Christmas

What's In Your Eye?

“And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying, ‘Friend, let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend’s eye. (Luke 6:41-42 NLT)

Today's Prayer
I'm great at seeing what's wrong with others and saying or telling them all about it. Lord, I pray that you help me to mind my own business and leave others' well enough alone.  Help me to accept the truth. The truth is; I can only recognize in others, what is in me. Yes Lord, help me to cope with my issues instead of focusing on theirs.  Instill in me the discipline to think before I speak, and to pray before I say. God, I know I'm not perfect, and I don't believe You require me to be. Help me to not put that expectation of perfection on others. Thank You for blessing me and giving me the serenity that goes along with acceptance. Amen and so it is.

You
You always know what's best
You let me choose the rest
You always let me be me
Your love sets me free

You are what You are
I am what I am
You do what You do
I do what I can

Explosions
Driven by my emotions
Confusion
Inspired by my delusion

No instructions followed
How can my walk be hallowed
Order my steps
Let me follow Your precepts

You always know what's best
You let me choose the rest
You always let me be
Your love sets me free

Written by Marc Christmas

For You Today

For you today...just a reminder of a few things that God says about us...

We fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 139:14

No weapon formed against us shall prosper.
Isaiah 54:17

The path of the righteous gets brighter and brighter.
Proverbs 4:18

The righteous person may have many troubles, "but God" delivers from them all.
Psalm 34:19

We are blessed

We are strong

We are attractive

We are confident

We are victorious

You are crowned with favor and there is freedom and abundance in your life even today.

Even if we experience defeat we are not defeated, we are blessed and prosperous, because the doors that God opens no human being can shut.  This may be where I am today, but this is not who I am, nor the final outcome of things.

Remember according to the laws of aerodynamics a bumble bee is not supposed to fly, it's wings are too small for it's body.  Nobody told the bumble bee it couldn't fly.

Today I pray that the seeds of greatness that reside in you are stirred up and that you remember it is God that always has the final say.  Just believe ;-)

Joel Osteen

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/joel-osteen-audio-podcast/id137254859?mt=2&i=316540055

Faith Friday

Is it a sign of what is not supposed to be, or is it an opportunity to exercise faith?

Call me crazy, but confident. My confidence is in Him. When I show confidence by faith, I can ask anything according to His will. When I ask, God hears me and I have whatever I ask. 1 John 5:14-15

I believe by faith that Your word is pure. I won't pick and choose scripture based on convenience.  Proverbs 30:5

I believe by faith that You, God, answer prayers. Just like the persistent widow persuaded the unfair judge, You, God, delight in caring for my needs and You, God, hear and answer my prayers. Luke 18.
I will not faint. Please forgive me Lord for my doubt and worry as I wait for Your perfect response.

While I wait, I will be patient, positive and productive. God will give me strength. Isaiah 40:31.

Lawrence Smith

Are We Together?

We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it. (Philippians 1:30 NLT)

Today's Prayer
Abba, Your child needs help today. I pray that You send me a fellow believer in this life that I sometimes call struggle. Send someone who understands the challenges I face. One who has experience with waning faith, but has overcome their doubts, and You have calmed their fears. Help me to see my testimony as a source of encouragement and a necessary requirement for growth and development. Lord, I thank You and I praise You. Amen and so it is.

Better Days
I long for the time when I don't have to cry
I cherish the moment when I understand why
I hold on to the hope of knowing that it is true
God always has something better for you

When it pours down rain,
and you sometimes feel pain
Know it waters the Earth,
and life will be birthed

When it is dreary outside,
and dark in your life
Remember out of the darkness,
God created light

If you throw up your hands,
and crawl into a ball on the floor
When you think that you can't take it anymore
God sees you, and whispers quietly
This is only for today,
not for eternity

I long for the time when I don't have to cry
I cherish the moment when I understand why
I hold on to the hope of knowing that it is true
God always has something better for you

Written by Marc Christmas

Are You All That?

Likewise, David said, “Let their bountiful table become a snare, a trap that makes them think all is well. Let their blessings cause them to stumble, and let them get what they deserve. (Romans 11:9 NLT)

Today's Prayer
Please, have mercy on me. I know that sometimes I have the tendency to get besides myself and not acknowledge the realities that be. You are the reason I exist. If it were not for You, I would not have access to Everlasting Life, the Prince of Peace, and so much more. You are the reason for my joy. I owe everything to You, because You paid it all, so I wouldn't have too. I pray that You help me to acknowledge You in all my ways. Please don't turn Your favor away from me. I love You, and I am because You are. Amen and so it is.


All That
You think you all that and a bag of chips
You got money, cars, clothes, and a brand new whip
You say what you think regardless of what it is
How others feel about it, well, that's their biz

You walked on by, like you didn't even care
You looked right at me, but you don't see me there
Must be nice to feel yourself real-good like
Not a hint of a care or a worry in-sight

Hope it stays that way
For you it's all good
Hope you never have say
Please, I wish you could

Pray that when life throws you a curve, and it will
If you pray to God, you won't get what you deserve still

Hope God's mercy and grace are in play
Pray that in His response He won't say
"When I needed you, you walked on by
When I begged for acknowledgement, you ignored my cry
When I asked for help, you look through my plight
Now it's your turn to see what it feels like"

Written by Marc Christmas 

Did I Forget?

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. (James 1:22 KJV)

Today's Prayer
Lord, forgive me for not doing what I know You have told me to do. I asked You to let me know Your will. You told me, and I balked at it. You always give me confirmation. You never send me a message just once. I chose to disregard it.  Please don't let my insolence drive away your mercy. I don't want Your grace to run out on me. I need help with accepting and with doing. Instead of excuses for fear, I need courage to face those fears. I want to be about the things You would have me to be about.  You are my mother. You are my father. Please help me to be obedient to You. If You must chastise me, please be gentle. I don't want to continue to have to learn the hard way. Thank You for mercy and grace. In Your name I ask and I pray. I accept Your will for my life. Amen, and so it is.

Have Your Way
A hard head,
makes a soft behind
A stubborn spirit,
is deaf and blind
A kind word,
turns away wrath
A double minded person,
continues in the same path
A contrite heart,
pleads before God
A hardened heart,
makes heavy the road trod
I want my burdens to be light
I want my cares to be free
I want to do Your will
I want to take heed
I want to let You have Your way
Within and throughout my life today

Written by Marc Christmas

What Is Light?

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5 KJV)

Today's Prayer
God, l come. I want to walk in Light, the beautiful Light, which is You. With You, there is no darkness, and I am forgiven. Thank You for giving me Light to brighten my pathway. I pray that I allow that Light to shine brightly for others to see. My supplication is that I draw others to You.  Let Light guide my emotions to respond and not react. Let Light guide my temperament to be obedient and faithful, and not dissident or fearful. Let Light lead me to be kind and loving, not filled with anger or resentment. Let Light be me. Amen and so it is.

L.I.G.H.T.
Love
Inspiration
God
Honesty
Truth

I lift You up
I magnify Your name
I made a decision, and
My life forever changed

I see clearly now
I've awakened to the truth
Everything around me
Is You in living proof

Let me open my heart
Let me shine bright
Let the world around me see
The power of Light

It is beautiful
It is an amazing sight
It changes everything
It is Light

Written by Marc Christmas

Do You Know?

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: (1 John 4:2 KJV)

Today's Prayer
Lord, help me to see the truth of circumstances. Show me how to recognize You in every situation. I also pray that the Spirit of love make it's home in my heart and mind. Teach me how to love like You love me. I was created out of act of love, for the purpose of sharing Your love with the world. Help me to acknowledge that I am an expression of that love called God. I was created by You. You are love, therefore, so am I. Amen and so it is.


The 8th Wonder
Love ye one another
Let no man put Love asunder
With God there is no blunder
Of the world, Love, is the 8th wonder

Written by Marc Christmas 

What Are You Teaching Them?

Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. (Titus 2:2-8 NLT)

Today's Prayer
I come to the throne of grace with reverence and respect for the Creator of all creation. I ask that You stir up in me a desire to learn, and a desire to share my learnings with others, as You see fit. I pray for sound faith, and to be filled with love and patience. Lord, daughters need examples of Godly women that live in a righteous way and honor God. Place women in their lives who teach them what is good. Women that will train them how to love their husbands and their children. Grant them a council of women that are pure hearted, full of integrity, and sound character. Similarly, in the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. I pray that I will be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything I do reflect the integrity and seriousness of God. Help me to walk in truth so that You are glorified. Amen and so it is.

T.E.A.C.H.
Train
Encourage
Accept
Challenge
Honor

Written by Marc Christmas

Are You On-Guard?

...guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. (1 Timothy 6:20 NLT)

Today's Prayer
Lord, I pray that You intervene on my behalf, and protect me from the foolishness surrounding me. Cover my ears. Make them deaf to evil speech and rumors about other folks lives. Guard my eyes let me see, but not be part of malicious and unjust happenings by those that would do evil around me. If necessary, mute my mouth. Protect me from saying things to the atmosphere that would manifest unwanted results and consequences. Let me be in this world, but not of this world. Help me stay strong in my faith, and let me draw close to You in all my ways. I pray that Your spirit take control of my life right now. Amen and so it is.

Get One
What are you doing
You better be prepared
You don't look ready
Are you scared

Who me?
I stay on my knees
I know the secret within
I know One who sticks closer than a friend

When my prayers go up
Blessings come down
So I stay ready
My One wears the crown

Written by Marc Christmas

Are You Slipping? Where Is Your Comfort Zone?

So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. (1 Peter 1:14 NLT)

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, please don't let me revert back to my old ways of handling things. I pray that You send me sources of encouragement that edify my new walk and my new talk. When things get hectic, I seem to want to cope with them in my old comfort zone. I pray that You create a new comfort zone for me. I pray that you instill in me the desire to seek You in everything, and teach me to acknowledge You in all my ways. Amen and so it is.

Slipping
"I've fallen and I can't get up"
"Time keeps on slipping, slipping, into the future"

I never mean to do it
I never mean to fall
I am trying to avoid it
I don't want to slip at all

Pow! Bam!
That's the sound
"Oh *$%#£!" I say
I hit the ground

You're okay
"Get up" You say
Keep moving
Be on your way

Written by Marc Christmas

Were You Born A Sinner?

For I was born a sinner— yes, from the moment my mother conceived me. But you desire honesty from the womb, teaching me wisdom even there. (Psalms 51:5, 6 NLT)

Today's Prayer
Lord, You know me, even better than I know myself. You know my strengths, as well as my shortcomings. You also know my heart, as well as my mind. You see the conflict between my flesh and my spirit. I don't do right without Your help. I want to, but I don't.  I know You already have given me everything I need, and I need help accepting and receiving it. I ask that You purify my thoughts. Wash them, and sanctify my mind. Place a joy within me that makes me excited to be obedient to You. Only You can renew my faith and heal my mind. I open my mouth to offer praise to You. I say thank You. Thank You Lord for blessing me. Amen and so it is.

Right
Yes
I did it
I didn't get it wrong
What do you mean
What took me so long
Well, you try to do it
Let's see how well you do
It's just not that simple for me
I'm glad it's easy for you

Written by Marc Christmas

Faith Friday

God loves me. He has a blueprint for my life that includes dominion. I believe by faith that God has called me to dominate and control, not to have things control me.

While I am tempted to list all of my issues in order to "deal" with them, I have to avoid glorifying my problems, and distracting me from the main thing (Matt 6:33).  Instead of listing problems, I will do what the bible says in Philippians 4:8 and think about:
- true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise

The bible also says that God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all I ask or think! Ephesians 3:20

So I will think big, recognizing that even what I think is big will be too small for God.  Isaiah 49:6

When life tries to overwhelm me I believe by faith that God's wisdom and knowledge will be the stability that I need. Isaiah 33:6

I am happy because of Your revelation and vision. Without vision I would be discouraged and fail. Proverbs 29:18

The love of Christ is bigger than anything I might face. And nothing can separate me from the love of Christ. Ephesians 3:19, Romans 8:35

I declare that I will accomplish everything that God has placed in my heart.

Remember, repent and return. I will remember the purpose of the bloody cross. I admit that I have done wrong and change my ways.  I'll return to that first love place. Revelation 2:4-5

Written by Lawrence Smith

Where Does It All Begin?

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. (John 1:1, 2 KJV)

Today's Prayer
This prayer has been a long time coming. Thank You for revealing to me there is power in my  words. You said "let there be light," and there was light; "let us make man," and it happened; "peace be still," and the storm subsided. I don't know why I never paid attention to what has been in my face for so long. I thought this scripture was about the Bible or maybe even Jesus, but it is a simple revelation of the truth; it's about how You work. You work through words, and You gave me the ability to speak those words as well. Therefore, You gave me the same power. Wow, I have power! Now Lord, I pray that You teach me how to use that power in the right way. I accept and receive that power. I'm going to use that power right now and say "it is well!" Amen and so it is.

I Got The Power
"It's getting, it's getting, it's getting kinda of hectic"

I ain't got not time to worry
I ain't got no desire to fret
I ain't got no need to hurry
God is not finished yet

Don't be wondering why
Don't be asking Me how
Don't discount time
Don't be wasting now

Speak the truth
Make it plain
You got the power of the word
Say it aloud, make that claim

Bring it forth
Just one simple act
Say it out your mouth
You can make it a fact

Written by Marc Christmas  

What Can Separate You From God?

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. (Romans 8:38 NLT)

Today's Prayer
Lord, I don't ever want to be on my own without You. I tried to do it that way, and I was miserable. I pray that You don't let me forget how important our relationship is. Instill in me the desire to cultivate it daily. Commune with me in my sleep and as I wake. Let me continually fellowship with Your spirit as I go about my day. Lord, You are my everything. I'm nothing without You, and I'm more than with You. Amen and so it is.

I Don't Want You
You go this way
And I'll go that
When you leave
I'll come back
Ok, if you stay
I'll go away
I don't want nothing to do with You today

That hurts so much
Down to the core
All I ever wanted was to be with you more
Everyday, that is what I look for

Maybe you will realize
Maybe you will see
I'll be here, waiting
Whenever you want me to be

Written by Marc Christmas

Are You Conspicuous?

Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. (1 Chronicles 16:8 NLT)

Today's Prayer
Lord, God Almighty. You are worthy to be praised. I exalt Your name and lift my voice to say thank You. Hallelujah! I offer the highest of praises to The King of kings and The Lord of lords. Father, I come before Your throne of grace to ask You to grant me the boldness to tell the world what You have done for me. You've given me a testimony that I know should be shared with others. I pray for conspicuousness and the discernment to know what to share, when to share, and how to share it. Bless the words that come out of my mouth to be humble and yet powerful. I pray for the conviction to tell my story of You. Amen and so it is.

And So It Is
Science says it is a Fact that God is
I believe that because God is, I am
Because of God, I am
That is the Principle
And So It is

Written by Marc Christmas

Are You Close With God?

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. (James 4:8 KJV)

Today's Prayer
Nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord. I want to be near to You. I need to understand the things that are perplexing me; like why am I struggling with everyday life so much. I mean everything seems to be a big deal. Even though I know it's not, it feels like it is. I need You to fill me with gratitude and change my attitude. I know You are more than enough, and You love me more than I could ever imagine. Help me to be willing to receive You in a way that I never have before. I pray for the desire to fellowship with You on a more regular basis. Let our time be a priority in my life everyday. Amen and so it is.

Closer
The closer I come
The farther away you try to go
The more I desire to be with you
The less time you have for me
I'll tell you a secret
A little known fact
When you feel all alone
That's when I'm carrying you on my back

Written by Marc Christmas