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The Pursuit Of A Promise

The Pursuit Of A Promise

By Restored Ministries

Many Books Inform - Only One Transforms!
Let’s pursue the Promises of God together.

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The Pursuit Of A Promise Jul 09, 2021

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Don’t Stress About Your Steps

Don’t Stress About Your Steps

Don’t Stress About Your Steps


Do you feel that your dreams are off track and somehow you must have missed God for your own self-righteous imaginations?

Joseph wasn’t off track - but he must of felt like he was with all the problems he was going through after sharing his God dream with others.

The plans of his brothers for harm fit with the plans of God for good.

God saw the whole tragedy ahead of time and had woven His plan into it.
Or…. Had God seen the plan and woven the tragedy into it?

We are not sure exactly how God’s sovereignty operates in the self-will of humanity, but we know that it does.

Even when life throws the unexpected at us, it is never unexpected for God.

We are never as off track as we think we are.

God orders our steps, even when we aren’t sure of them.

Seek God and His will and be determined to pursue it, but don’t stress about your steps.

God always puts them in order.

Within your heart you can make plans for your future, but the Lord chooses the steps you take to get there.
— Proverbs 16:9 TPT

—XXOO😘Michelle Cosby Bollom

Today’s Takeaway’s from Chris Tiegreen / One Year Walk With Gods
Mar 16, 202402:04
Are You Worn Out In Your Waiting On God

Are You Worn Out In Your Waiting On God

You can be confused, but still remain confident in the Lord You can be bewildered, but still believing in the goodness of God. You can be worn out but still be trusting and waiting on God to move …. Job felt the same way I bet - he was all those things yet he was just as sure of his own integrity as he was of God’s goodness. Job refused to be intimidated into a false confession by the accusations of his friends. Thinking of those “almost”polar opposites - I thought of my own life and how sometimes 💩 happens and I too am at times both those things … Job was confused yet confident Job was bewildered yet believing And Job surely was worn out yet still waiting on God. As I was diving in - I found an interesting bit I saw here in Job 33 …. Elihu had listened to the friend’s advice and also to Job’s defense — he had found both wanting… In Job 33 Elihu brings his case against Job - in 34 he accuses Job of arrogance - in 35 he reminds Job of God’s justice - in 36 & 37 he reminds Job of God’s power… But somehow he still never sides with Job or the others … Elihu clearly is focused rather on defending God’s honor from misleading statements. He appears to be a bit “short on the sugar” sympathy for Job. 😂 And even more surprising - we never heard of Elihu before chapter 32 - Nor was he mentioned after he closed his mouth- he wasn’t chastised by God along with Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. It seems Elihu appeared - spoke - then disappeared ….. He had the last word in the conversation before God finally begins to speak in chapter 38. 🤯 I first started to unpack all this when I saw Job 33:4 - this is Elihu’s reply …. Job 33:4 - “ the Spirit of God made me what I am, the breath of God Almighty gave me life!” And tucked inside Elihu’s second speech is this gem!!! Job 34:10 … It’s impossible for God to do anything evil. 2 very commonly quoted verses. I decided to go back and read Elihu’s first, second, and third speech …. Elihu was dropping some pretty powerful nuggets!! I encourage you to read Job 33-38 and find your own powerful Promises to hold onto out of those nugget reminders Elihu is dropping. I also want to note Elihu may have gone on and on about God’s goodness in the midst of Job’s suffering and that could be a bit insensitive … sometimes we have the best intentions and we can be the same way … I am not making light of anyone’s suffering by stating those amazing Promises will fix your situation … but they are a wonderful place to start and they encouraged me greatly and I want you too to know … It is completely ok to be confused and confident, bewildered yet believing, and to be a bit worn out in the waiting like Job. But … Please hold on - and remember God is working All Things Out for your good! (Roman’s 8:28) And Hey Cheers to Elihu! Whoever he was for the great reminders of God’s amazing Promises. There’s always a Promise for every problem. So, as the old adage goes … “Write your name on the Promises - and declare! I too have made them mine!!” Let me know what others you discovered in those chapters. — XXOO Michelle Cosby Bollom RestoredPeopleCommunity Click the Bell 🔔 to subscribe Come Like Us On Facebook 👇🏻 Restored People Community https://www.facebook.com/restoredpeoplecommunity/ Poetically Prophetic - https://www.facebook.com/PoeticallyProphetic/ Need prayer? Email us at YourHealingHour@gmail.com Follow our Podcast https://anchor.fm/restored-ministries You can also find it on all Podcast Outlets - Bold Truths Raw Faith / The Pursuit of a Promise Podcast by Restored Ministries Follow Our Daily Blog on Wordpress 👇🏻 https://www.restoredministriesblog.Wordpress.com #LiveRestored #MindBodySoul #RestoredPeopleCommunity
Feb 16, 202405:06
How To Stay On Track

How To Stay On Track

How To Stay On Track

Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own.

Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He is the one who will keep you on track.

Don't assume that
you know it all.

Run to God! Run from evil!
Your body will glow with health.

— Proverbs 3:5-8 The Message

🎉❤️👇🏻
Now make it personal 🎉❤️👇🏻—

I Trust God from the bottom of my heart; I don't have to try to figure out everything on my own.

I Listen for God's voice in everything I do, everywhere I go; He is the one who will keep me on track.

I DON’T know it all.

I will Run to God!
I will Run from evil!
My body will glow with health.

— Proverbs 3:5-8

And that my friends is how I and maybe you too will stay on track and be in health, or find the answers to all you are seeking this year.

XXOO 😘Michelle Cosby Bollom

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Jan 16, 202401:56
No More Willy Nilly Stuff

No More Willy Nilly Stuff

Let all things be done decently and in order. — 1 Corinthians 14:40 Do all things in a beautiful and orderly way!! (TPT) Merry Christmas & Happy New Year - we will check ya back in January for our monthly #Podcast - #ThePursuitOfAPromise XXOO - 😘 Michelle Cosby Bollom
Dec 16, 202301:53
All Times In All Ways

All Times In All Ways

Peace can actually be painful for some people.

Some are always looking at life as one mess mounting after another.

They are Hyper - Focusing on the next shoe to drop.

Unlearning this way of life can be hard. For some that is how you dealt and how you were raised or witnessed life.

You learned to always deal in chaos.

Evil foreboding can quickly overtake and occupy your thoughts.

You were the one that could get busted in the lip and keep on whistling.

When the wheels are coming off the bus you knew how to change a tire quick or walk.

If it’s not drama filled - you don’t know how to deal with it.

That way of coping protected you for a time but it also actually fuels pride … never Peace.

This is many people ….
This was me for way too many years.

It’s exhausting!

I crave
I protect
I guard at all costs
Peace now.

What I found is Peace is a Person.

It’s not found in the perfect circumstances relationship’s or things of the World.

He never told us to fight battles …
He told us to stand firm and allow Him to handle them.

He never told us all days would be rosy and restful …
He said to rest in Him.

He never said chase the World’s peace or that faux peace will cut it …
He said His Peace is super natural and sufficient and only He can give.

The search for Faux Peace is rampant ….

Don’t be puffed up with pride on how well you can juggle all the junk thrown at you ….

Stop looking for it by jumping from one addiction and compulsion to the next…

Peace is never found in people chasing …

ALL those things are foolish fast and fleeting.

A over - full calendar can lead to an early casket. Not a full life.

An over - drawn account will never be able to buy it.

If you always move at the speed of the world’s “lightening speeds” you will actually dim the real Light of Life that is meant to sustain and strengthen you.

Peace will always be out of reach when you reach for anything other than The Prince of Peace.

Just some thoughts I am pondering today …

😘XXOO Michelle Bollom

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times, in all ways. The Lord be with you all.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Nov 16, 202303:29
Lead With Our Ears
Oct 16, 202301:45
Supernaturally Infused
Sep 16, 202303:13
Don’t Be Snared
Aug 16, 202301:34
How Do You View Your Problems

How Do You View Your Problems

How you look at a problem will determine how quickly you get out of it.


No temptation has come upon you except what is common to mankind. For God, Who is faithful, will not permit you to be tempted beyond what you are able to bear; but with the temptation, He will make a way of escape, so that you may be able to bear it.
— 1 Corinthians 10:13 AFV XXOO Michelle 😘
Jul 16, 202301:11
Just Be Patient

Just Be Patient

These things I plan won't happen right away.

Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled.

If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass.

Just be patient!

They will not be overdue a single day!
Habakkuk 2:3 (LB)

Remember how far you've come, not just how far you have to go. ~ XXOO Michelle 😘

#LiveRestored #MindBodySoul #RestoredPeopleCommunity
Jun 16, 202301:10
A Miraculous Exchange

A Miraculous Exchange

Here’s a story about a recent off the cuff comment that was less than genuine — and it had me sharing some important promises for living the life you want. Come connect with us @restoredpeoplecommunity ❤️😘
May 16, 202302:06
Rejection Is Actually Protection

Rejection Is Actually Protection

Rejection - it doesn’t feel good.
But what if it’s really God’s protection for you?

Sometimes we must trust the Divine Departures and Gifts Of Goodbye.

Not everyone can go where God is taking us.

Seasons change and friends can come and go.
But only One remains!

Trust God with the sifting of the wheat from the chaff. He knows what and who you need to do His will.

Some friendships don’t last for long, but there is one loving friend who is joined to your heart closer than any other! Proverbs 18:24 TPT

~ XXOO Michelle Cosby Bollom
May 09, 202301:12
Total Celebration

Total Celebration

Lord, I have chosen you alone as my inheritance. You are my prize, my pleasure, and my portion. I leave my destiny and its timing in your hands. Your pleasant path leads me to pleasant places. I’m overwhelmed by the privileges that come with following you, for you have given me the best! The way you counsel and correct me makes me praise you more, for your whispers in the night give me wisdom, showing me what to do next. Because you are close to me and always available, my confidence will never be shaken, for I experience your wrap-around presence every moment. My heart and soul explode with joy—full of glory! Even my body will rest confident and secure. For you will not abandon me to the realm of death, nor will you allow your Holy One to experience corruption. For you bring me a continual revelation of resurrection life, the path to the bliss that brings me face-to-face with you. — Psalm 16:5-11 TPT In Your presence is Total Celebration. - Psalm 16:11 CEB. Happy Holy Week! Blessings to you this Resurrection Sunday & Happy Easter
Apr 04, 202302:38
Firm & Forever

Firm & Forever

When things seem soft and shaky and short lived - there is only one thing that stands firm & forever …True, the grass withers and the wildflowers fade, but our God’s Word stands firm and forever. —Isaiah 40:8 MSG
Mar 30, 202300:50
Get Ready For Overflow

Get Ready For Overflow

LORD, you created so many things! With your wisdom you made them all. The earth is full of the living things you made.
— Psalm 104:24 ERV

Message translation states “Overflow” in place of the word full.

God is full of endless possibilities - maybe it’s time you start believing for something greater…

His hand is never shortened!

Get ready for an “overflow” especially when the world is screaming at us with much fear of lack.

XXOO Michelle Cosby Bollom
#RestoredPeopleCommunity
Mar 15, 202301:12
You Betta Sing!!
Feb 24, 202301:43
We Don’t Need The Last Word

We Don’t Need The Last Word

What a promise that tells us that God will deal with those causing us trouble. It is right and just for God to trouble your troublers.
— 2 Thessalonians 1:6 TPT

God will do what is right. He will punish those who are causing you trouble.
— 2 Thessalonians 1:6 ERV

Feb 09, 202302:28
The Action Of His Power

The Action Of His Power

Don't allow the world's viewpoints or religious doctrines to determine or diminish who God is for you. Grab a hold of this Promise! #ThePursuitOfAPromise #RestoredPeopleCommunity

Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]—Ephesians 3:20 AMP
Jan 28, 202301:11
Don’t Enter The Fray Today

Don’t Enter The Fray Today

Choose not to enter into the “ fray” of others any longer.

Fray: a fight, struggle, or disagreement that involves many people.

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
— Romans 12:18 BSB
Jan 13, 202300:34
Be A Finisher - Not Just A Starter

Be A Finisher - Not Just A Starter

Examine me, God...
Make sure I'm fit inside and out
So I never lose sight of Your love. But keep me in step with You, never missing a beat.
~Psalm 26:2-3 MSG

For a runner to obtain the prize, he must give his very best effort to the race.

Success doesn’t come without sustained commitment.

A haphazard approach will not cause any significant changes to take place in your life. You must be diligent, determined, and committed.

Be a finisher - not just a starter

My #TodaysTakeaway ❤️
XXOO 😘 Michelle

Jan 02, 202301:23
Enduring Hardships

Enduring Hardships

Colossians 1:11 tells us of the infinite power and glorious night that helps us endure hardships. ❤️ Merry Christmas and we will catch you in the New Year #ThePursuitOfAPromise
Dec 15, 202201:02
Remain Patient

Remain Patient

Romans 12:12 - a great promise! Rejoice!
Dec 14, 202200:38
The Word Is Where It’s At

The Word Is Where It’s At

Psalm 119:50 - Tells us what brings life and comfort in our afflictions ❤️
Dec 13, 202200:42
Decked Out In Delight

Decked Out In Delight

Psalm 5:12 today let’s us know delight and celebration - a party that never stops!
Dec 12, 202200:55
All People’s

All People’s

Psalm 47:1 tells us what all people’s need to do for Joy!
Dec 11, 202200:33
I am FULL of Joy!

I am FULL of Joy!

Let Philippians 4:4 be your declaration and prayer #YourRxForJoy
Dec 10, 202200:32
My Lips Will Shout

My Lips Will Shout

Psalm 71:23 gives us a reason for our lips to shout for joy and praises!
Dec 09, 202200:54
Cares Of My Heart

Cares Of My Heart

When the cares of our hearts are many - Psalm 94:19 let’s us know what cheers our soul!
Dec 08, 202200:39
Sweet To My Soul

Sweet To My Soul

Proverbs 27:9 - tells us about a friends advice ❤️
Dec 07, 202200:56
Gloomy or Cheerful

Gloomy or Cheerful

Proverbs 15:15 tells us the difference of when things go right or wrong
Dec 06, 202200:30
When Nothing Seems Praiseworthy

When Nothing Seems Praiseworthy

Psalm 22:26 - Seek & Praise and your heart will rejoice with everlasting joy!
Dec 05, 202201:21
Joy & Light

Joy & Light

Psalm 19:7 tells us what gives us joy and light … it also protects us and makes us wise!
Dec 04, 202200:45
Nothing But Joy

Nothing But Joy

James 1:2-3 tells us when hedged in by various trials that we reckon it nothing but joy - the testing of our faith leads to power of endurance.
Dec 03, 202200:58
Too Much For Words

Too Much For Words

Rejoice with a glorious Joy! Listen to todays prayer and promise from 1 Peter 1:8. ❤️#YourRxForJoy
Dec 02, 202200:58
Is Your Heart Aching?

Is Your Heart Aching?

2 Corinthians 6:10 let’s us know that even when our heart aches we still have the Joy of the Lord. Listen to this promise and a prayer for you today from #YourRxForJoy - available on Amazon Joy runs much deeper than despair. Kindle & Paperback👇🏻 https://www.amazon.com/Your-Joy-Happiness-Fades-Joy-PrayerScripts/dp/154696973X
Dec 01, 202201:32
Your RX For Joy

Your RX For Joy

December Prayers & Promises all for JOY! Join us and increase your Joy.
Nov 30, 202203:51
Value Your Soul

Value Your Soul

Twisted and perverse lives are surrounded by demonic influence. If you value your soul, stay far away from them.
— Proverbs 22:5 TPT
Nov 04, 202201:12
Let No Debt Remain

Let No Debt Remain

Let No Debt Remain .. except the debt of Love ❤️. Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. ⁹ The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” ¹⁰ Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. — Roman’s 13:8-10
Oct 17, 202201:17
Heart Check Moment

Heart Check Moment

Come out of all agreements with anything less than My Perfect Love.

I work ALL things for good for those who love Me and Love like Me.”
—Jesus

— XXOO Michelle Cosby Bollom

A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out. In faithfulness He will bring forth justice. — Isaiah 42:3

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. — Romans 8:28

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. — Proverbs 4:23

He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.” — Exodus 15:26

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. — 2 Chronicles 7:14

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." — Mark 12:30-31,33

"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. — Matthew 5:16

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.— John 1:5

This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. —2 Timothy 1:6 -7

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." —John 13:34-35

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. — Romans 12:2

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. — 1 John 4:18

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. — Psalm 34:17

Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.— Psalm 44:5

But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.— 1 John 4:4

Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. — Luke 10:19

No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. — Romans 8:37

Therefore you have no excuse or justification, everyone of you who [hypocritically] judges and condemns others; for in passing judgment on another person, you condemn yourself, because you who judge [from a position of arrogance or self-righteousness] are habitually practicing the very same things [which you denounce]. And we know that the judgment of God falls justly and in accordance with truth on those who practice such things.
—Romans 2:1-2

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.— 1 John 4:8
Oct 03, 202202:55
Changing Lanes

Changing Lanes

There’s 2 sides to every coin and 2 sides to every story. There’s 2 sides of the street, 2 sides of the bed, 2 sides to almost everything. Oh’ the pendulum swing ... Yes or No Right or Wrong Go or Stay Winners or Losers Every thing has 2 sides. Recently while driving the traffic was at a stand still and I noticed I was in the left lane and it was a Merge Right situation. I could tell many were caught off guard as well and were sharply cutting over to get back to the right as the left lane closed abruptly. It was stressful and frustrating and soon became a bit chaotic because everyone wanted to be ahead of the other person. As I waited for the aggressive drivers to go ahead, I started thinking ... Where was the notice that the one lane was going to end? How were we to know we needed to Merge Right? This could be dangerous ... Why is everyone in such a hurry? Can’t they see that the left lane ends and we can’t go anywhere? Do I jolt out there and push my way to the right or keep waiting...? Something about “Merge Right” spoke to me. Daddy God was downloading a spiritual truth from a natural situation. How many times do you find yourself in the wrong lane? The wrong line? The wrong choice? Do you ever have buyers remorse? We all hear the saying to “just stay in your lane” etc. But what if God is closing the current lane and needs you to Merge Right? You are gonna have to leave your lane or risk getting hit or stuck or come to a complete dead end. Sometimes there are no warning signs that you need to leave one lane to go to the other. Sometimes there are and we were too busy to notice them... Do you wait till everyone passes or just jump out in Faith you won’t get sideswiped? What if you are holding so tightly to one side and you should be on the other? What if you are to flip that coin, cross that street, adjust things, wake up on the other side of the bed or whatever spectrum you have been living or find yourself in? Of course some things are clearly easier to decide sides ... Heaven & Hell Good & Evil Justice & Corruption Truth & Lies Love & Hate But still there is always 2 sides 2 ways you can choose to go. Today, ask yourself... Does this side I currently find myself on represent my goals, my values, my thoughts, my future, my destiny, Jesus? morals? Love, goodness, Truth, justice, Heaven...? Do I need to possibly Merge Right? ... and try a new path, perspective, choice, decision, way of doing things so that I am not caught off sides for the things that matter most. Maybe that stay in your lane stuff is not so good advice after all... “Every word You speak, every truth revealed, is always right and beautiful to me, for I hate what is phony or false. ~ Psalm 119:128 TPT ~ XXOO Michelle Cosby Bollom #LiveRestored #MindBodySoul www.restoredministries.org
Sep 25, 202203:50
The Proper End

The Proper End

The Lord works out everything to its proper end — Proverbs 16:4
Sep 17, 202202:14
Endless Triumph

Endless Triumph

God always makes his grace visible in Christ, who includes us as partners of his endless triumph. Through our yielded lives he spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere we go. — 2 Corinthians 2:14 TPT
Sep 07, 202201:04
Don’t Be Conquered By Evil

Don’t Be Conquered By Evil

“Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:21‬ ‭CSB‬‬
Aug 31, 202200:54
I Pray This For You

I Pray This For You


“This is what I pray for you. I pray that you will continue to love each other more and more. I pray that you will know God better and better. I pray that you will understand all those things that are true. Then you will be able to choose what is best in the way that you live. Then, on the day when Christ returns, you will be completely clean. You will not be guilty of any bad thing.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1:9-10‬ ‭EASY‬‬
Aug 22, 202201:22
An Invaluable Opportunity

An Invaluable Opportunity


An Invaluable Opportunity

Count it ALL Joy … Really?

Count …
The cheating spouse
The unfaithful friend
The wayward child
The disrespectful teenager
The cancer diagnosis
The overflowing toilet
The flooded house
The burned down dreams
The cranky kiddos
The crying baby
The brutal summer heat
The long frigid winter cold
The crappy service
The dishonest people
The crashing stock market
The loss of a relationship
The failing health
The impending death
The angry accusers
The lies
The corruption
The rising gas prices
The eviction notice
The hot pavement to sleep
The busted washing machine
The stalled car
The flat tire
The loss of a job

What??? Seriously?

Yes, Michelle, count even ALL those — and so much more as Joy.

😳🤯

I am not sure what is on your list … I am not trying to marginalize your pain with the extremes but simply showing that we all have our own levels or “degrees of 💩” that can toss us about.

Thankfully many of these above are not on my list right now, but some pretty big ones are.

It’s a reminder for me and for you to not let any junk or 💩steal your peace or your joy.

And I can’t think of a better way to tick the devil off and not let him tempt you to lose your biscuits or cool or footing or peace or joy or whatever you may freak out on today or any day, is to simply laugh in his ugly face as you Count it ALL Joy!

“Difficulties are an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest JOY that you can.”

So, Count it ALL Joy…

—XXOO 😘 Michelle

Check out the Word 👇🏻

My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can!

For you know that when your faith is tested it stirs up power within you to endure all things.

And then as your endurance grows even stronger it will release perfection into every part of your being until there is nothing missing and nothing lacking.

And if anyone longs to be wise, ask God for wisdom and he will give it! He won’t see your lack of wisdom as an opportunity to scold you over your failures but he will overwhelm your failures with his generous grace.

Just make sure you ask empowered by confident faith without doubting that you will receive. For the ambivalent person believes one minute and doubts the next.

Being undecided makes you become like the rough seas driven and tossed by the wind. You’re up one minute and tossed down the next.

When you are half-hearted and wavering it leaves you unstable. Can you really expect to receive anything from the Lord when you’re in that condition?
— James 1:2-8 TPT

If your faith remains strong, even while surrounded by life’s difficulties, you will continue to experience the untold blessings of God!

True happiness comes as you pass the test with faith, and receive the victorious crown of life promised to every lover of God!

When you are tempted don’t ever say, “God is tempting me,” for God is incapable of being tempted by evil and he is never the source of temptation.

Instead it is each person’s own desires and thoughts that drag them into evil and lure them away into darkness.

Evil desires give birth to evil actions. And when sin is fully mature it can murder you!

So my friends, don’t be fooled by your own desires!

Every gift God freely gives us is good and perfect, streaming down from the Father of lights, who shines from the heavens with no hidden shadow or darkness and is never subject to change.

God was delighted to give us birth by the truth of his infallible Word so that we would fulfill his chosen destiny for us and become the favorite ones out of all his creation!

— James 1:12-18 TPT
Aug 06, 202204:40
Every Good Thing You Need

Every Good Thing You Need

I pray that the God of peace will give you every good thing you need so you can do what he wants. - Hebrews 13:20 NCV
Aug 01, 202200:54
Passion For Life

Passion For Life

…Grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.

I recently saw this verse in Psalms and thought what an awesome prayer David shared here. What a prayer that we can pray today.

It’s easy to gritch gripe and complain and not want or will to do the hard or unlovely things we may need to do, but we have a helper with us! The Holy Spirit in us helping us and we can ask Him to help us to have a more pleasant and willing spirit.

Here is the verse in the passion translation …

“Let my passion for life be restored, tasting joy in every breakthrough you bring to me. Hold me close to you with a willing spirit that obeys whatever you say.”
— Psalm 51:12

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Michelle Cosby Bollom
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Nothing But Trouble
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Live As Free People

Live As Free People

Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; -1 Peter 2:16

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. — Galatians 5:1

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, — Isaiah 61:1. Come connect with us @restoredpeoplecommunity
Jul 03, 202201:56
Climb Out Of That Valley

Climb Out Of That Valley

Are you feeling stuck like you are in the valley of Achor; One trouble after another, One disappointment or defeat after another keeps coming your way?

In Joshua 7 when Achan coveted and took and hid some of the devoted things for his own like silver and gold and a cloak for himself he and his family were stoned and burned and the big heap of stones that still remain is known as the Valley of Achor. Achor means trouble.

Could it be that you have become devoted to destruction? like Achan and the people of Israel did?

Are you covering and hiding those things that you covet more than God's instructions and know full well you shouldn't?

We all want breakthroughs and blessings but we can also be our biggest roadblocks to receiving them.

What things are you devoting your time and energy to that are not in line with what God wills for you?

What are you doing that is against His Word?

It's time to destroy and rid those things from among you so you can climb up out of your valley of Achor.

Obedience unlocks the blessings and breakthroughs.

Let's stop being devoted to destruction and be determined to move out of our valley of Achor and climb unto the high places God has planned for us.
~XXOO Michelle

Therefore the people of Israel cannot stand before their enemies. They turn their backs before their enemies, because they have become devoted for destruction. I will be with you no more, unless you destroy the devoted things from among you. ~ Joshua 7:12 ESV

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