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Monday – Not starting as expected and yet it’s ok cause God got my back.


As I prepare for today, I look to God who gave me the command to get out and go back. As of Friday, step one is complete and now the journey into the promised land I am to go back to. God knows whose there and He is greater than anything that could get in … Continue reading Monday – Not starting as expected and yet it’s ok cause God got my back.

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Finish Strong: Don’t lose hope! Don’t give up!


Ever had a week where you were challenged? How about a week where you struggled? Imagine a week that started with the idea God’s Timing is perfect: Never early, never late, always on time! followed up by Lean into God more when you don’t have the strength! and then Wow God is so good. It … Continue reading Finish Strong: Don’t lose hope! Don’t give up!

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God is faithful: Worry changes nothing, Prayer changes everything!


As I wake up this morning, I thank God who is faithful and whose Word never returns void. I thank God who tells me not to worry but rather to cast my cares on Him because He cares for me. His faithfulness endures forever and so I pray about everything. God's Word tells us that … Continue reading God is faithful: Worry changes nothing, Prayer changes everything!

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The meaning of the butterflies in your stomach?


It's Monday morning and it's time to get the workweek started. You wake up and feel that butterfly feeling in your stomach and what comes to mind? Are you someone who tends to have positive or negative perspective? Is it caused by a mental or physical response to what's going on? Ever looked up what … Continue reading The meaning of the butterflies in your stomach?

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Overwhelmed by life and situations? Trust in God! Cast your cares on Him!


Ever had a time or a situation when or where you were or are feeling overwhelmed? What did you do? How did you respond, and long did it take? Where did you turn? Who did you go to? When did you decide to do something about it? Why did you make the decision? Let's pause … Continue reading Overwhelmed by life and situations? Trust in God! Cast your cares on Him!

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Butterflies in your gut? Is it excitement or worry?


You know what I'm talking about that feeling in your stomach when you get excited about something. That feeling in your stomach when you are nervous about something. So when you feel like you have butterflies in your stomach, which is it? Do you decide? Do you assume the worst? Do you figure it's just … Continue reading Butterflies in your gut? Is it excitement or worry?

Which direction will help you to overwhelm or get rid of anxiety?
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How to overwhelm or get rid of anxiety?


As I was getting ready for today I discovered that the first week of May is recognized as National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week. I saw a post about the realities that "Every human feels anxious at least once in a lifetime, and anxiety is a natural phenomenon. However, if you continually and constantly feel anxious about … Continue reading How to overwhelm or get rid of anxiety?

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Don’t worry about it because God is Jehovah Jireh!


As this week draws to a close don't worry because worry changes nothing. Press in and pray to God instead because He wants us to cast our cares on Him because He cares for us! Never forget who God is, He owns the earth and everything in it. So don't worry, pray instead because God … Continue reading Don’t worry about it because God is Jehovah Jireh!

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80% of the way, don’t stop now. Finish strong.


When it's been a busy week, don't grow weary in doing good but rather choose to finish strong! Even when you are feeling tired, lean on and put your trust in God! Let's press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling … Continue reading 80% of the way, don’t stop now. Finish strong.

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There are no benefits to being anxious so pray instead


Ever woken up and your heart is racing but you aren't sure why? Anxious about something? Have you woken up with your heart racing and you do know why? How did you or do you respond? Start to pray and talk it out with God. Cast your cares upon Him because He cares for you. … Continue reading There are no benefits to being anxious so pray instead

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THRIVE: Don’t give up! Finish Strong!


As we've passed the halfway point of the week, it's time to press in and press on, not giving up so we can cross the finish line strong. Whether you consider Wednesday a hump you need to get over to head for the weekend or a launch pad to help you get there finishing strong, … Continue reading THRIVE: Don’t give up! Finish Strong!

Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire? So how did it go?
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THRIVE: The power of prayer!


This morning as my day was starting I felt God prompting me while I was praying about the power of prayer. The verse that came to mind first was about how worry changes nothing and prayer changes everything. So many people walk around worrying about things. The sad part is that most of the things … Continue reading THRIVE: The power of prayer!

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THRIVE: Even with everything that’s taken place, until it is over there is still more to do.


If you are reading this then you are here and as such you have things to do and get done. This is the day that the Lord has made and so let's rejoice and be glad in it! God has prepared in advance good works for us to accomplish today and it is up to … Continue reading THRIVE: Even with everything that’s taken place, until it is over there is still more to do.

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THRIVE: What will make it click and take off?


So you get to listen and try to absorb. You get to participate and ask questions. You get to see people in action. Now it is time to go deeper from knowledge to understanding so that this understanding comes will be the triggering mechanism to help things rocket off, finding the power to propel us … Continue reading THRIVE: What will make it click and take off?

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THRIVE: Choose to get started today!


This is the day that the Lord has made, so let us rejoice and be glad in it! Let's not be paralyzed by fear of the future but instead let's make the most of our today! Let's keep focused on what we can do today because tomorrow is not promised! Let's focus on today rather … Continue reading THRIVE: Choose to get started today!

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THRIVE: When you don’t know what to do, do what you know to do.


When things don't seem clear and you aren't sure what to do, do what you know to do. God has given you directions so do that. God has given you wisdom so do that. God has given you hope so do that. God has a plan so do that. God has a purpose so do … Continue reading THRIVE: When you don’t know what to do, do what you know to do.

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THRIVE: Need to make time to hear from God.


Today I need to take some additional time to hear from God. Today I need to set time aside to receive a message on THRIVE. Today I need to get away and hear the message being preached on THRIVE. Today I need to consume the message in preparation for the week ahead. What will it … Continue reading THRIVE: Need to make time to hear from God.

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THRIVE: Workweek is over and still decisions to be made…


Let us take hold of the reality of what we have learned through the book of Exodus when it comes to THRIVING and allow God's Word to help us as we look ahead and into the future of this life. We learned about risk-taking, getting out of the boat, and allowing God to do new … Continue reading THRIVE: Workweek is over and still decisions to be made…

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THRIVE: Keep doing what you know how to do till you get the signs of change…


Well, another week has gone by, and still no news. As such keeping, the team focused and moving forward doing what we are supposed to do. Heard word of some changes coming down the pipe but they were for other folks and not our team. We had to lock in our goals and so we … Continue reading THRIVE: Keep doing what you know how to do till you get the signs of change…

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THRIVE: Do what you know to do when you don’t know what to do. Finish strong!


I am so grateful for a loving and caring God. I am so thankful that He knows what I need even before I can ask. I am so thankful that He loves me so much that He gave me His Word. I am so thankful that He loves me so much that He gave His … Continue reading THRIVE: Do what you know to do when you don’t know what to do. Finish strong!