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Daily Word Of Encouragement

Daily Word Of Encouragement

By Rising Hope Ministries

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Daily Word Of EncouragementJan 13, 2019

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Take The Time To Enjoy Life

Take The Time To Enjoy Life

 Jesus said that He came so that we might have life and have it more abundantly. Sometimes that can be hard to understand and we go through the battles of life. No matter how fierce the fight is you can take time to enjoy this life. This world is great, it is beautiful, and it has so many hidden wonders within it. Would you be surprise that the Bible says "I recommend having fun because there is nothing better for the people in this world than to eat, drink and enjoy life"? It is in there, despite the war between this world and God, God wants you to enjoy the gift of life! 

Mar 29, 201927:43
You Are Still Standing Because Of God's Faithfulness

You Are Still Standing Because Of God's Faithfulness

 This life is hard! You may be going through something right now, you're going to bed with tears and you are waking up with tears. The pain seems almost unbearable. This is a time in your life that you will not forget anytime soon. Nevertheless, because of the faithfulness of God, you are still standing, Because of God's Faithfulness you are still standing tall and you do not look like what you are going through! God's Faithfulness know no end! 

Mar 28, 201925:46
Receive God's Wealth!

Receive God's Wealth!

 God's wealth is not about money or other materialistic items that this world offers. God's wealth is different. Enjoy your family and your work for those are gifts from God. Enjoy the sunrise and the sunset for these too are gifts from God. Enjoy the antics of your children and the company of your spouse these are gifts from God. Receive and accept the wealth from God! 

Mar 27, 201929:44
Have You Seen God Lately

Have You Seen God Lately

 For many years of my young adult life, I have only seen God as this all knowing and all loving unseen force. I thought of Him as a Spirit, so when asked have I seen God my initial reaction would be no that would be silly. As I have become a little older and just a little wiser, I come to see God every day. I not only see Him fulfilling the needs of my life, but I see Him in the people who are in need and I am in the position to help. Too many times we miss God in the homeless person that we pass as we go to work. We miss in the form of the sick person who just needs someone to pray with them. We miss Him in the person who is rejected by the community because that person has spent some time in prison or jail. It is easy to see God when he is taking care of our needs but can you see Him in the needs of others? 

Mar 26, 201930:42
Your Insecurities Is Your Kryptonoite!

Your Insecurities Is Your Kryptonoite!

 We all know and like the scripture that tells us that we can do all things through Christ Jesus, and this is true so why is it that we still struggle to accomplish our goals? Is it a lack of faith? Or maybe we do not believe the word that we have read? I do not believe that either of those statements is true. The struggles you have in obtaining your goals stem from your own insecurities. Superman is one of the strongest heroes in the comic book world. This hero can stop bullets, fly, see-through and go through walls, he can carry a locomotive and more, Superman is an unstoppable force in this world until a small sliver of kryptonite is introduced, then this powerful man becomes as weak as a baby. You can accomplish all that you set out to do because you can do all thing through Christ! Do not allow your insecurities to hold you back anymore. 

Mar 25, 201930:56
Small Actions Carry Big Consequences

Small Actions Carry Big Consequences

 We as people are easily impressed by big acts of kindness, as we should be especially in this time that we are living in. However, I often wonder if God is as impressed as we are? The fact of the matter God is more impressed with small acts of kindness that come from a pure heart and pure motives. Our small acts that come from a pure heart will receive big rewards from God! 

Mar 23, 201923:48
The Simple Requirement Of The Lord

The Simple Requirement Of The Lord

 We all want to hear these word from the Lord "Well Done My Faithful Servant" every Christian around the world live in such a way that when their time here is complete they can enter into eternal peace with God. So some work overtime in giving to the poor, other work and dedicate themselves to working in the church, yet while others go on missions in various parts of the world. We do this all in order to please God! There is nothing wrong in doing any of that but those things do not please God. Simply put all you need to do is have faith in God, be merciful, try your best to do what is right and be humble. It is the simple things that please God!  

Mar 22, 201930:05
Stop Hiding From God!

Stop Hiding From God!

 It is hard to take ownership of the wrong action, it is hard to take responsibility for something that is not right. In fact, we want to shift blame, or just try to hide it altogether. We may want to act as if it never happen in the first place.  I believe this is just human nature. However, we must make a confession before God, taking ownership of our sins. This is very hard to do, we do not want God to be angry at us, we want God to bless us and not punish! The promise is the God's love will outlast His anger, but we must first confess! The other promise fund in the word of God is if we open our mouth and confess our sin He is Just enough to forgive us and remember our sin no more. Stand on the promises of God! 

Mar 21, 201927:20
Make A Choice! This Is A Needle You Cannot Thread!

Make A Choice! This Is A Needle You Cannot Thread!

 In this life, we have a number of choices to make. Every day we make a decision on what to wear and what to eat, who to sit with and who to speak to. We decide on who to date and who to marry. When we think about it this life is a series of choices. However, all these choices come from the choice we make on to whom we are going to serve. If we choose to serve this world are decisions are vastly different from the decision to serve God. So our first priority in this life is to first choose to whom we are going to serve! 

Mar 20, 201931:01
Change Is Scary,But Trust God

Change Is Scary,But Trust God

 Things with God are rarely stagnant, with God there is always a steady flow of movement. This means that there is always change! Change is the unknown factor in this life. That is why change is scary because we are not sure if it will be better than where we are now. Change is also volatile, so at first, it never looks better. We have to trust God! He is moving us into a better position through change. For the Word of God says He knows the plans He has for us, plans to prosper us and do us no harm. Trust God!  

Mar 19, 201924:02
We Fight To Stand On The Truth

We Fight To Stand On The Truth

 We are living in a time where truth is now irrelevant. These are what the Bible will call evil times. The truth has been perverted lies are now elevated to "alternative facts" these are the times when we have to be diligent on who we serve. Our reality as children of God is the facts do not change to fit one narrative over another. Facts are facts we stand on the truth as we know it. The one constant truth that we know is the word of God!  

Mar 18, 201924:53
There Is A Fight To Let Your Light SHine

There Is A Fight To Let Your Light SHine

 We all have a past that we are not happy with, we would rather keep these actions locked away and not have to reveal them to anyone. However, these past shames are a part of our testimonies and they are also apart of our light. We do not look like what we have been through, nor do we look like what we deserve to have for a punishment. This is because of God's grace and mercy in our lives. It is a struggle to let a light shine for God but we must do it so that God can get the glory! 

Mar 16, 201926:39
What Are You Giving Up This Lent

What Are You Giving Up This Lent

This question is simple on its face but becomes complicated in its answer. Are you giving up something that is hard for you or are you giving something easy just because it is lent season? Never forget what Christ went through for us! Let check ourselves, to make sure we are giving up something that God will notice. 

Mar 13, 201928:55
Keep Your Eyes On The Blessing

Keep Your Eyes On The Blessing

Without direction from God, there is no way we can obtain our dreams, or answered prayers. If we do not heed the direction from God then we run wild getting nowhere. However, when we follow the direction of, God, keeping our eyes on the blessing we obtain all that we have dreamed of and even more!

Mar 12, 201927:01
Stand Confident In The Mist Of Your Storm

Stand Confident In The Mist Of Your Storm

 In this life, we will face some storms whether you are a new believer or a battle-worn saint we all face storms in this life. These storms have one purpose, to keeps us from seeing the promises of God. These storms are often large and scary and it will be hard to stand against them. However, our strength comes from the Lord! If we stand confidently on our faith in God we can get all that we need to face the storm down. 

Mar 11, 201925:46
Are You Ready To Receive What You Have Asked For?

Are You Ready To Receive What You Have Asked For?

 This seems to be a simple question right? Are you ready to receive what you asked for? The answer should be yes! why ask if you are not ready? right. You may be ready for the yes! but are you willing to do what it takes to get to the yes? That is the real question. We all want the blessing but all of us may not be willing to take the journey to get to the blessing. So is the question still so simple? 

Mar 10, 201929:02
Trust God In The Wilderness

Trust God In The Wilderness

 When we pray we ask God for the thing and the dream that we want. Our expectation is that God will say yes, and a lot of the time God does say yes however that yes causes a change in our life and we are not prepared for the shift and the resulting transition that our request has made. Furthermore, we are not prepared to walk through a desolate land to get to our blessing. It is in the desolate lane where our trust is God grows. We must trust God in the desolate land in order to get to our blessings! 

Mar 09, 201925:56
Ready Or Not Change Is Coming

Ready Or Not Change Is Coming

 We all would like to think of ourselves as a change agent or least as someone who embraces change. I cannot speak for you but I recently found out that I am not either one. I always thought of myself as a change agent but the reality is I am slow to change. God is the master change agent! He is always moving and preparing ways for us the problem is we get stuck in His last known location. We are just happy to make it this far! But God has so much more for us. We have to be prepared for the changes in our life that God has in store for us. Because the reality is ready or not change is coming! 

Mar 08, 201926:30
Rising Hope Ministries First Quarter Update

Rising Hope Ministries First Quarter Update

 This is an update on the progress and programs of Rising Hope Ministries. I will say sorry in advance I tried to keep it under 25 min but we have a lot of exciting things going on. I thank God for each and every one of you!

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Mar 07, 201928:39
The Simplest Task Are The Hardest To Complete

The Simplest Task Are The Hardest To Complete

 If you are like me when you set your goals you relish in the difficulty of the task that you are about to start. If you are like me you soon find out the easy part of the task took the longest time and gave you to most headaches.  All too often we overlook the simple task and focus on the more difficult ones, only to find out the God has done his part and worked out the hard part we have not done our part and worked out the easy part. This is why the simplest task are the hardest to complete! 

Mar 06, 201920:58
Accept The Word In Your Life

Accept The Word In Your Life

 The other day I was watching the news, there was a report that was repeating the story of the day and was trying to get the reaction of the person to whom he was speaking to0. He gave the facts of the story and ask for the person what they thought. The person's replied puzzled the reporter so he repeated the facts of the story one more time to get his point across. Unmoved the person stated their same reply with this added on statement "I hear what you are saying and I believe in what you are saying but I do not accept it." There are many people who read the Bible, they have faith in God they believe in God, however, they do not accept the word God spoke into their life. To unleash the full power of God in your life you must believe in God, have faith in God but you must also accept the Word of God in your life! 

Mar 05, 201920:05
It Is Okay To Forgive Yourself!

It Is Okay To Forgive Yourself!

 One of the hardest things to do in this world is to forgive yourself. It is easy to forgive those who have hurt you in some way. However, when we come to the realization of the pain and the hurt that was caused by our own words or actions it is a burden that we tend to carry around with us. This burden is heavy and it hinders us from moving and doing those things that God has called us to do. Remember! You are forgiven by God! You are redeemed by God! and, You are Love by God! So it is okay for you to forgive yourself!  

Mar 04, 201921:25
Keep Moving Forward!

Keep Moving Forward!

 How would you feel if you knew that God told you, yes but the world denied you? How would you feel is God say go and get your dream house your dream car or even your dream job and yet the bank said no and the hiring manager told you no? The feeling of rejection and defeat is not good whatsoever! We want to give up, our emotions wrong strong and deep. What would you do if you cried out to God and the reply was get up and go back? Go back to the same people that told you no! Go back to the same people who laugh at you, to the same people that told you that you did not qualify or that you are not qualify for what you want. Do you go? Our faith and our belief is rooted in a living God, who can not and will not be denied! even in a world that chooses to war against God. Trust God! 

Mar 03, 201923:22
Fight Through Your Disspointment

Fight Through Your Disspointment

 Okay let be real for one moment, disappointment in God is real. You may have been expecting something big to happen you been praying for it and it looks like it is going to happen only for everything to fall through at the last minute. Leaving to wonder why? Your asking God but you hear nothing. Then you look to yourself, what did you do wrong ? why were you denied?  The Pain and the hurt from this let down is a lot. Then the whispers begin "you did not deserve it." "It was all a lie." Do not listen to the whispers! The enemy is as real as your disappointment! Give your pain and your hurt to God, He cares and for you, it may not feel like it now, however, God's love for you knows no limits. Trust in Him continue to hold your faith in a living God and not a defeated enemy. It hurts now but this pain is only for a little while the Joy and the peace of the Lord is forever. When the time is right all of the promises of God will manifest themselves unto you. Fight through your disappointment! Hold onto God! 

Mar 01, 201923:35
Sometime It Is Hard To See God

Sometime It Is Hard To See God

 I am sorry that this post was late. I actually was preaching to myself this word has blessed me! I got some expected bad news last night and I was processing it. When we do not get what we expect or what we ask God for it always leaves us a little disappointed. Asking questions why? leaving us wondering, what is it that we did wrong? It came especially hard when we were anticipating it even more. When we get to no or the let down we find it hard to see God. However, God's no does not mean He does not love us, God's no does not mean that He abandon us! God's no means that there is something better awaiting us! Hold on to your faith in God, hold on to your trust in God! It is hard to see Him now but He will show up and show out! 

Feb 28, 201921:26
Who Is In Control

Who Is In Control

 What is your five-year plan? How are you going to make it happen? How are you going to get there? Can you do it on your own? A lot of questions, but the only question that counts is Who is in Control? If you are in control of your life can you accomplish all that you set out to do? I can testify to this, if God is in control of your life you will far exceed your five-year plan! 

Feb 27, 201921:39
The Turmoil From Within

The Turmoil From Within

 Every single person on the planet has this war raging within them. To do what is right! all too often we only think of the recovering addict or the recovering alcoholic to have these wars of consciousness. This is not true we all have these wars every day we fight to do what is right in the sight of God. Some days are better than others nevertheless the war continues. We have help on our side because of our choice to believe and have faith in God. We have the gift of the Holy Spirit that is within us! This does not mean that the war goes away, not at all! It does mean that we win more battles than we lose. 

Feb 26, 201922:42
Stand Firmly On Your Faith

Stand Firmly On Your Faith

 It is hard to respond in love when someone is yelling at you calling you everything but the child of God. It is hard to respond in love when you know someone is lying on you to try to get ahead or even worse trying to get you fired. It is hard to love someone who has or is cheating on you. However, we must remember that we fight not against flesh and blood but against the dark force of this world. Put on the armor of God and stand boldly in your faith, To resist the strategies and the attacks on the enemy. 

Feb 25, 201924:44
The Power Of Your Faith

The Power Of Your Faith

 We have a power within us that we hardly ever use. We speak of it often, we know that it is there, we claim it often but we hardly ever use it. The funny thing is that this power that we never use, is described in the Bible as one of the most powerful forces in the universe. This power I speak of is our faith in God! Yes, we all claim it but most of us (including me) hardly ever use it! Through this power, our dream can become reality, through this power our enemies will flee, through this power the gates of heaven are open to us! The power of faith that is within us! 

Feb 24, 201925:52
Open The Door Of Impossibility

Open The Door Of Impossibility

 We have some goals or some things that we strive to achieve but for whatever reason, it has alluded us. What is the goal that alludes you? What is the dream that you have that you have not accomplished yet? You have the key to open the door to your goals! You are the key to open the door to your dream! you have the key to your success! Faith! Faith in the one and only living God is the key to your goals, your dream, your success in this life! 

Feb 23, 201921:45
Be Still And Know That You Are Blessed

Be Still And Know That You Are Blessed

 When the enemy shows up it is our instinct to fight. When trouble knocks it is our instinct to worry about how are we going to make it through? What's next, what are we going to do? How are we going to make it? These are the questions in our minds when the troubles and the worries of life show up at our doorstep! Be Still know that God has your back. Be still have faith in God. Be still trust God. This is easier said than done! However, be still and know that you a blessed by God! 

Feb 21, 201926:05
The True Measure Of Strength

The True Measure Of Strength

 We like to workout, we want to be healthy and strong. So when we hear the word strength we think about the physical aspects of the word. How strong are you? How much can you bench? how much can you lift? these are the thing that goes through our mind. This is not so with God! God knows how much you can bench, He knows how much you can lift! God wants to know how much you can love? How much grace can you give?s How much mercy can you show? In other words, He wants to know how much inner strength do you have? 

Feb 20, 201928:27
God's Love Is Intentional!

God's Love Is Intentional!

 The phrase "I Love You" does not carry as much meaning as it once did. However, when God says "I Love You" It is very intentional and it carries a lot of meaning. For when God says "I Love You" Your sins are forgiven! For when God says "I Love You" life's situations cannot affect you as they once did. For when God says "I Love You" The gates of heaven are open to you! God's Love is intentional. 

Feb 19, 201923:03
Continue Working On Your Dreams

Continue Working On Your Dreams

 We have one purpose in this life. God's purpose is our driving force our dreams bring Him glory. However, there are those whose sole purpose is to keep us from moving and operating in our dreams. We must identify them and stand guard against them. Do not worry about them for the Lord will deal with them all we have to do is to identify them and stand guard against them. God will handle the rest! 

Feb 18, 201924:06
Plan For Your Greatness!

Plan For Your Greatness!

 We all heard and know that we must plan for our success. Well, I am telling you to tell for your greatness! What does that look like? When you move beyond your success! See what God has for us is far greater than the things that we see for ourselves. However, to obtain this greatness we must first have faith in God, trust in God, and obey His directions.  

Feb 15, 201918:16
Our Mandate Is To Love Each Other

Our Mandate Is To Love Each Other

 We have a lot going on! As we try to navigate this life it is all too often that we forget that Jesus gave us a new commandment to follow. It is to love each other! this is easier said than done. We all have that person at work that will annoy us, we all have that person who challenges us and we all those people who just does not like us. In any case, we are to love all of them. Because this is our mandate from Christ! To love them just as He has Loved us! 

Feb 14, 201921:10
Stand Strong In Your Storm!

Stand Strong In Your Storm!

 All of us have to face the storms of life, some storms are small and we do just fine in them. Other storms are bigger and we struggle to make it through them. When the much larger and stronger storms show up we try our best to navigate our way through them with not much success. Finally, we call on God to help us out. We are beaten up by the storm we have storm damage by the time we call on God. Why? Call on God when we first see the storm! He will show up and show out on our behalf! 

Feb 13, 201924:27
God's Love Outlast His Anger!

God's Love Outlast His Anger!

 In my youth, I would drive my dad crazy. I would get so many spankings and each and every time my dad would say that this is going to hurt me more than it is going to hurt you. Although my dad was angry with me I knew that he still loved me. My dad was my hero! Today as an adult I still look up to my dad, however, he is no longer my hero. I replaced him with God! As an adult, I know I frustrate God, yet and still, He still loves me. God still loves you as well! 

Feb 12, 201922:31
We Are Redeemed!

We Are Redeemed!

 Sometimes we can become so complacent in our walk with God. We take for granted certain things, and because we are not paying attention to these small things they begin to separate us from God. As we are separated from God we find ourselves struggling in our walk with God. We are redeemed! With redemption, we have the ability to go before the Throne of Grace and make things right with God again. 

Feb 11, 201923:28
Do Not Give Up

Do Not Give Up

 Our dreams can encourage us, the mission and the vision that God gives us can empower us! God smiles when we endure the trails and the tribulations of the vision in which He has given us. God smiles when our faith and our trust in Him is display when the storms on the mission that He gave us do not deter us. Do not give up on your dreams! Do not give up on the vision in which God shared with you! Do not give up! 

Feb 10, 201920:03
It Only Takes 15 Seconds To Make A Life Changing Decision!

It Only Takes 15 Seconds To Make A Life Changing Decision!

 I wanted to step back for a moment and recognized that there are some out there that are new to the family of Christ. There Are some out there who may have questions in what we believe and why we believe what we believe. It only takes 15 seconds to make a decision that will change your life forever!    

Feb 09, 201923:16
You Can And Will Overcome The Situations In Your Life

You Can And Will Overcome The Situations In Your Life

 Life is hard! If it was easy then everyone would be nice, kind and loving. The reality is that everyone is trying to make it the best way they know how. The difference between you and them is that you have a mission and a vision for your life. You have a guide for your life. God is with you as He has promised, He guides you along the best pathway for your life. Because you have God on your side you have victory! 

Feb 08, 201920:51
Forgiveness Opens Doors

Forgiveness Opens Doors

 We are often quick to ask for forgiveness, yet we are also slow to forgive those who have hurt us in some way shape or form. We want our pain and our hurt to be felt by the ones who have hurt us. Forgiveness is not about saying it is okay, no! it is the acknowledgment of our hurt and pain. When we acknowledge out hurt and our pain then and only then we can give it to God and let God deal with it. When we begin to forgive other then doors of opportunities begin to open for us!   

Feb 07, 201918:06
Stay Focus On God!

Stay Focus On God!

 It is easy to focus on the things of the world, we can even trick ourselves that we are doing it for a greater cause, or for a greater purpose in this life. The reality is when we focus on the things of the world we are only doing to satisfy a deep inner desire. However, when we focus on God and God alone then God gives us the desires of our heart and then some more! Let us focus on Gods stay. 

Feb 06, 201920:43
It Is Hard To Stand On the Truth

It Is Hard To Stand On the Truth

It is hard to stand on the truth, for when we do the world come to attack. The enemy deploys all kinds of strategies against us. It is hard to stand on the truth. This is a dark world and we are in evil time but Lord is with us! 

Feb 05, 201924:49
God's No Reveals Inner Truth

God's No Reveals Inner Truth

 God does not say no a lot, however, when He does say no it is hard for us to accept it. God's no reveals in us an inner truth that we do not want to face. God's no sometimes reveals that we are not as good as we thought. God's no reveals a rebellious nature that we often try to hide. God's no reveals the things that we put before Him. However, God's no also reveal His love for us! 

Feb 04, 201922:19
Boast In Your Humility!

Boast In Your Humility!

 The Proud have a lot that they can boast in, they will boast in the money, cars, and homes. The Proud will boast in the careers, businesses, and family. In some cases, the proud will boast in things that they have no control over yet they speak as if they had a hand in it. However the humble do not usually find things that they can boast in. The humble normally gives credit away. However, the humble have a lot that they can boast in!  They can boast in the unfailing love of God in their lives! The humble can boast of God's protection in their lives. The humble can boast in the saving grace of God. And one day the humble can boast in being with God for eternity. The proud cannot say the same.  

Feb 03, 201918:02
There Is A blessing In Brokenness

There Is A blessing In Brokenness

 When we admit that we are broken when we admit that our lives are broken! Is when God Shows up and begin to show out! There is a blessing in our brokenness! 

Feb 02, 201921:48
God Seeks The Humble

God Seeks The Humble

 Because the humble can do things that the proud cannot and will not do, the humble is always being sought out by the Lord. The Humble can see God and work whereas the proud is blinded to the works of God. Humble yourself before the Lord so that you can see God at work! 

Feb 01, 201921:35
Faith Brings Everything Into Perspective!

Faith Brings Everything Into Perspective!

 It is hard sometimes to decern what is true and what is fake. There was a time when we watch the news we believed what was being reported. We never doubted whether it was true or not. Now over the last couple of years, we wonder if what is being reported is real or fake. Our lives is governed by a truth in which we have come to believe over the years. Is this truth that we believe is it from God? Or is it given to us from this dark deceptive world? Our faith in God will reveal the truth! 

Jan 31, 201921:58