Morning Reflections

Are we engaging in strategic prayers that stop Satan in his tracks or simply tickle his fancy?

Without a doubt prayer changes things and it’s serious work especially when we’re talking about praying strategically.

If the angels follow God’s rule without question, why is is so hard for us?

Strategic prayer is communication with God to download his plans methods and maneuvers for achieving his results.

Prayer is serious work. So why do we do it? Because prayer changes things!

Prayer is an both a privilege and and an expectation. Don’t miss either opportunity!

Our light affliction can be the beginning of access to the eternal power within us.

When was the last time you asked for God to discipline you?

The time to decide how we will handle life circumstances is before they occur.

Endurance for our spirit is something we must work on daily.

Jesus is our perfect example-why not follow Him?

The human eyes work like a camera. It ends with an image that reaches our brain where vision occurs. Our faith works the same way however, Jesus is the source of our light.

While it’s been said that eyes are the windows of the soul, it’s more important to know that seeing with spiritual eyes will keep our soul.

Seeing with spiritual eyes helps us to look beyond what we can see.

The heart wants what the heart wants. That’s why it’s critical that we see the world through kingdom eyes.

Let us never forget what Jesus did for us on Good Friday so that we can rejoice on Resurrection Sunday.

Need comfort for your soul? There is a Balm in Gilead that is just what you need.

We can trust in the reliability of God because of Who He is. He is proven faithful and truthful.

The belief that the “buyers should beware” does not extend to the reliability in God.

The whole council of God focuses on building our confidence and “true grit” so that we can earnestly contend for our faith.

Everyone is quick to offer free advice. Just because it’s free doesn’t make it right!

Digital personal assistants have been around for some time. However, they can’t compare to the assistance God offers.

Caution: Examine all you read and question its truth in the light of God’s righteousness.

Stressed? Depressed? We need anxiety relief.

Uncertainty will always be with us. However, we put out trust in the certainty of God. He never changes.

As believers our certainty is connected to God. Our confidence is based not only on who God is but also on His truth.

In the midst of uncertainty we can experience peace that passes all understanding.

Control. Everybody wants it! Why? Only God has the power and authority to use for all our good.

With each new year we hope for the best but often end up disappointed. This year let’s plan for a better result with the Lord.

Fresh starts begin and end by putting on the new man created according to God.

The gospel of Jesus Christ has arrived for living in this present age.

The 97th Psalm gives us reason to celebrate. Why? Because the Lord reigns

Advent has begun. Many people still have questions as to what it is and why we should celebrate it. Let’s dig in and begin to learn more about Advent.

The warnings of Hebrews attempt to address the spiritual erosion of believers. Those warnings are still needed today.

When we say yes to one thing we simultaneously are saying no to its alternative. It’s important to make the right choice.

Faith and growth work together to develop spiritual maturity which is critical and moving God’s kingdom forward.

Let’s stop going over the basics of Christianity again and again. It’s time to grow up!

Unbelief is not a misfortune to be pitied. It is a sin to be deployed. It sinfulness lies in the fact that it contradicts the one true God.

Neglect is the state being uncared for. What is lacking care in your spiritual life?

The epistle of Hebrews includes warnings to help us see potential threats to our spiritual well being.

Be assured, God continues to speak today! What hinders us from hearing?

Stranger danger! There are many opportunities to read the warnings around us. Especially the spiritual warnings that have eternal consequences.

We must desire to know God’s will, understand God’s will, but most importantly, we must be willing to follow God’s will. Are you willing?

Seek and you will find the answers for your life in the will of God.

Who is God and how do you describe Him to others?

Knowing God’s will is the subject of theologians and teaches. Why? Because it’s important for living today and eternity tomorrow.

Understanding God‘s will is critical for navigating 21st century successfully.

Spiritual discernment is not only what you choose but how are you choose. How do you increase spiritual discernment?

The ability to understand and interpret truth is a special skill possible only through the presence of the Holy Spirit and God‘s Word.

Learn to spot the genuine—-use God’s Word and His Holy Spirit to detect counterfeits.

Discernment is the ability to understand, interpret, and apply truth skillfully. How is spiritual discernment different?

Discernment involves the process of keen insight and good judgment. With spiritual discernment we have that and much more.

Our identity as an overcomer is connected to the greatest Victor of all, Jesus Christ.

If we are in Christ, then we are heirs and joint heirs to all the riches of heaven and earth.

Victorious living begins and ends with glorifying God with our lives.

Kingdom living is more than a future hope. It’s a present reality.

Identity is the condition of being a specific person or thing. We can live victorious by claiming our true identity in Christ.

June is a great time to sow a seed into In the Word Ministries. Contribute at www.itwministries.org today.

Once we fully grasp our identity in Christ we can begin to live victoriously, receiving all the fullness of God.

Contentment is better than happiness. Especially when its satisfaction is in the Lord.

Victorious living begins with putting our trust in the Maker and Creator of life.

The Holy Spirit is not a mystical power. He is not a ghost. He is a person. He is an extraordinary supernatural power of God available to everyone who believes.

Victorious living is emotional confidence and spiritual contentment found by living in the reality and purpose of God.

Before the foundation of the world, God had a specific and in mind. This includes a specific purpose for your life.

Our inheritance in Christ is part of God’s predestined purpose and plan—He’s waiting for us to claim it!

Grace is more than sufficient. Grace will give you the victory.

Obedience should flow from a heart that hears God.

Easter is not something we can capture in a single day. It is a season to explore the wonderful mystery of resurrection.

Christ has risen! What now?

What does carrying the cross of Jesus mean to you?

God is our present reality, unfailing, and unmovable reality.

Holiness is not perfection but it is an expectation.

Lord, give us the courage to confess knowing You will do the rest. AMEN

How does one reconcile Christ’s deity with His humanity? God included the how in His plan of salvation.

Lent is a season of preparation and sacrifice helping us understand what it means to be Christ’s disciples.

In redeeming our time, are we exchanging it for something of value? Something of eternal value to God and for kingdom building?

Appreciative living Is an expression of gratitude from for where we are right now.

Time is some thing all living creatures share. It’s both elusive yet well within our control.

Paul invites us who live in the 21st-century to make wise and sacred use of every opportunity to do good in a hostile and pagan world.

God has given us everything we need through his glorious grace.

Victorious living doesn’t begin with church membership and good works and begins with understanding our spiritual blessings in Christ.

And practicing the presence of God our goal is to live in unbroken communications with Him.

What exactly is meant by the phrase, “practicing the presence of God?”

The fulness and understanding of Advent is found inn the realization the Jesus has come, Jesus is still coming, and Jesus will come.

God justice reflects who He is. In our frailty, we cannot dictate what it should look like—we simply plead the blood of Jesus.

Do you feel disconnected from God? Jesus gives us the secret to finding God where He’s waiting for you– – in the secret place.

Tap into the power and light that comes with the season of Advent—the glory of God in the face of Jesus.

Believers have access by one spirit to the Father. Are you using your access wisely?

Revival begins with CPR-confession, prayer, and repentance

We are towed to guard our hearts with all diligence. We begin the process by reviving our hearts.

Once we become believers in Christ we take on the nature of our Lord and Savior. This includes great and precious promises.

God’s promises are not uncertain but eternally true. He promises to always be present with us.

To be divinely transformed your must begin with intentionality and commitment to put first things first.

Are you looking forward with great joy the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?

We are like sheep going astray. It is good to know the Good Shepherd to keep us safe and secure.!

Where do you go for protection, sustenance, and stability?

True protection comes from the ever present, all powerful God—He will keep and preserve.

How am I to live in this crazy and chaotic world? Have your mind ready for action and relying on the revelation of Christ.

Sometimes God will takes us to places that cause us to walk by faith and not by sight

Are you looking for access to the better things in life? Search no further!

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses but we will REMEMBER the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7

Brotherly love makes it possible to love people even when they are brutish and distasteful. We still love them for Jesus sake

If two is better than one, what can we do to improve our situation? Discover the power of relationship.

A merry heart is good medicine. Did you take your medicine today?

Society has grown lax in expressing gratitude. This requires an intentional effort on our part to properly respond to God’s goodness.

To express gratitude may seem like a silly response to our current circumstances but when we do, things begin to change—for the better.

Are we living in similar times as Noah? What are the warnings we are seeing today?

Courage has been described as the quality to face difficulty yet show bravery. What exactly does that look like living in this new age of challenges and change?

How are you during everything that’s happening in our world?

Cast your cares on the Lord is a requirement in the midst of Covid—God is the only one who can do something about it!

Mental health during and after COVID-19 is the new crisis we must begin to address for all people—even the people of God.

What feeds your emotions during COVID-19? Fear or panic? Let God fight your battle!

With these three questions begin to understand what God may be asking you during SIP

What do you do when you’re sequestered at home as a result of the COVID-19 virus? Learn about God’s faithfulness

From tears to cheers as we see God move on behalf of His people

God is not the “man upstairs “ but the Creator of the Universe. Let us serve Him with fear and trembling

What is the proper response In approaching the holiness of God?

Add scripture reading and journaling to your daily devotions to give it new life and meaning

Followers of Christ know His voice. Do you hear Him calling.

Where do you keep your bible? How important is it to you?

Jesus’ claims as IAM came as proof of His position as God. Get to know the God I AM

See how losing your mind can change your life,

If we have new beginnings, why are we in the same old rut. Time for walking in your new position.

Each New Year is the opportunity for a new beginning.

How do you respond to crisis in your life? Do you run for cover or confidently confess your trust in God?

The best way to receive encouragement is to give it away.

Don’t let worry steal your joy—especially this Christmas

The holidays can make us weary and in need of God’s gift of rest

Shopping the Black Friday may not give you and others everything they really want.

It’s not easy to live in the world and not be of the world . What are your “blue tassels” that help you to walk confidently in the Lord?

God loves to hear our praise. Who would be guilty of the folly of withholding praise—even for a moment?

Sometimes we may no feel like giving God praise—-get in His Presence—you’ll soon feel differently

If we look into the Throne room of God, we can see what dynamic worship should look on earth.

Returning to our first love is characterized by an awareness of our current position and strategies to return.

If Christ were to come back today, What would he say about your love for Him?

There may be seasons in your life when it is extremely difficult to hear God’s voice. Those are the times when we need to “press in.”

Fellowship has been described as the sharing of experiences with like-minded people. Through fellowship with Jesus Christ we are able to experience God’s heart and mind

By identifying with Christ, we begin to shed ourselves of the earthly entrapment s that compete for God’s love and affection.

Christ has left us the perfect example of how we are to maintain and protect our spiritual identity.

Our identity is secure in Christ Jesus—our wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.

Your spiritual identity is as important as your knowledge of God. Find out why.

Can any good come from suffering?

Where is God in our suffering? Where He’s always been!

We have much to learn about suffering. A place to start is understanding the benefits to you and for God.

Faith to Persevere requires more than “stick-to-it-ness”. It requires seeing with spiritual eyes.

Faith that perseveres single-mindedly looks to the future with an eye on the Provider who is the giver of great and precious promises.

What areas in your spiritual growth do you need more power to persevere?

Why do you follow Christ? Is it for Him or what He had to offer?

What are common misunderstandings people have about the Bible?

People fail to read the Bible because of lies intentionally created to deceive them.

Why don’t people read the Bible? It’s usually because of myths, lies, and misunderstandings they believe.

Kingdom living requires us to model ourselves after our King—Jesus Christ.

Kingdom living is more than a destination—it is a way of living.

Ask yourself why are you at the end of the rope?

Is there an area in your life where Satan has established a spiritual strongholds and has stopped you from walking in the fullness of God? It’s time to walk in the knowledge that “you know better”!

Spiritual failures are not the end of our story—it’s the beginning in knowing who and whose we are.

Don’t be enamored with the world to the point that you become fearful of leaving here. As a believer, remember home sweet home is in heaven!

When was the last time you asked God to discipline you?

We ask influential people to open doors on our behalf. Are we, in like manner, willing to trust God to close doors?

Are you wearing the right clothing as a believer? Not the outer clothing but the spiritual garments needed to walk victoriously.

Guarding your heart begins with understanding how vulnerable it is to the world’s influence and Satan. It’s up to us to guard our heart!

Is your plate running over with things to do? Are you drowning in a sea of tasks that have no end? Then you too deserve a break today.

Find it difficult to praise God during difficult times? See why it’s so important to exchange that spirit of heaviness for a garment of praise.

Where does praise come from? What is its source? Where does it begin? Examine the source of our praise.

Why do you praise God? For His deliverance, for His provision or His love. Regardless your reason, God is worthy of our praise.

God‘s faithfulness is the reason we can place our trust and confidence in Him. Even when we are unfaithful, God remains faithful to us.

God’s promise to keep us in His reach gives us blessed assurance that cannot be matched.

In a world where defiance and non-compliance is encouraged and revered, Jesus Christ offers a different model for living.

Obedience is relational and worthy of a new definition.

When the tree and trimmings come down, when the gift giving ceases. What will you do with Christmas?

Thoughts that come from nowhere really come from somewhere and that somewhere is Satan . Learn to re-frame your thoughts with God‘s word.

Who really is directing your actions? The world, your flesh, or Satan

What is your proclamation?

What have you lost in your relationship with God?

The silence of God is not indifferences . He sees and hears all and His justice will be administered.

What does it mean to be blameless?