gods way are higher

God's ways are higher

 Isaiah 55:8-9

When something happens to us we try desperately to be strong.
Can't understand why things aren't going smoothly..
We look around and hear the messages the world tells us.
You can do it. You’re strong. You’ve got this!
When inside you feel like a failure, weak, struggling.

After all, aren’t we supposed to handle our lives?

Aren’t we supposed to be large and in charge?

NO. Not really. 

Unlike us. God is never sitting around thinking, 

“Oh, what should I do now?”

We are suppose to have Faith, and Trust in the Lord.

Some things don't work out because God has a bigger picture.

Because God’s ways are different than our ways.

Gods ways are much, much higher.

Makes more sense that we turn whatever we are worried about over to him.

His view is much clearer.  Plus God is sovereign. He knows everything.

He is infinite, immeasurable, unlimited, ALMIGHTY, mighty, Sovereign, and in control. 

 Turning over our uncertain situations to the one who is all-knowing is the only thing that will give you peace. You can know that God can handle anything that comes your way. Nothing is too big. God is the one who is large and in charge!

 And all he asks us to do is to believe that, have faith in Him.  

And then, to leave it in his capable hands.

God has this!
God can do it.
God is your strong tower.
With God all things are possible!
Ephesians 3:20  God is able to do immeasurably more in my life than I could ever imagine.  
Matthew 19:26  With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.

Isaiah 55:8-9.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. (Yahweh) “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. 

God directs our path

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God directs our paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

You try hard to trust God with your whole heart, but sometimes, like Peter, the wind and the waves become huge, and seem massively dangerous. We try to keep our eyes on Jesus, but sometimes we go through rough waters. Yes sometimes we walk on the water, and sometimes we can sink. That's when you remember that God asks us to let him know what is going on in our lives.

God is concerned about anything that concerns you. So when a circumstance seems Like a title wave about hit. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

This verse doesn't only say He will direct our paths. He said in all your ways acknowledge him. Trusting Him with all your heart. Not leaning on your own understanding. Lean On HIS Understanding.

Why do we continue to carry the baggage Self-sabotage behavior and then producing the fruit of sin guilt? Yes, Consequences of our actions might be painful. Truth is Life. Jesus is Life.

We know that the Truth Shall Set Us Free. Be Free, speak the truth. Have forgiveness from God, for He is the only One that matters. 

Prayer
Father in heaven I acknowledge you, I have no idea what to do, or what to say. Forgive me for trying to lean on my own understanding.  I ask that you Direct my path, my thoughts and my words. I lean on your understanding, not my own understanding. I give you thanks Lord for in you I place my Trust.
In Jesus Christ Name Amen.

Bible Verses for Thanksgiving

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The Word of God is full of verses that are perfect for giving thanks!
 Happy Thanksgiving!

1 Thessalonians 5:18 

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 

Ephesians 5:18-21
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God. 


Philippians 4:6
 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

James 1:17 
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

Hebrews 13:15 
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.

2 Corinthians 2:14
 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.

Lamentations 3:23 
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Colossians 3:15 

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:17 
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 4:2 

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

Psalm 7:17 

I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.

Psalm 31:19 
Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!

Psalm 50:14 

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High,

Psalm 100:4

 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Scripture Quotes on Being Thankful

Psalm 103:2 
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,

Psalm 107:1 

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is Good, for his mercy endures forever!

Psalm 116:12 

What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me?

2 Corinthians 4:15 
For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Psalm 95:2 
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!

1 Chronicles 16:34 
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!

Luke 6:38 
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”

Psalm 69:30
 I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.

2 Corinthians 9:15 
Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!

1 Timothy 2:1-4
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 

;1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Be Bold and Share your favorite Bible verse for Thanksgiving  and encourage others! 

Better to pray for divine intervention, wisdom and understanding for leaders.

Better to pray for divine intervention, wisdom and understanding for leaders, then doing nothing at all. 

1 Timothy 2: 1-8

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,  who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.  For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,  for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

~~~ Reflections ~~~
We all have our opinions on the political spectrum. And yes we may agree or disagree. Or agree to disagree.
This verse is a reminder that we should all pray for those in authority.
~~~ Prayer ~~

Father God,
I give you thanks for interceding in all circumstances that our leaders have to deal with.
Give our president wisdom that can only come through the Holy Sprit.
I pray that the leaders in United States of America will know your presence, behold godliness in their actions.
Bring peace to our Nation Lord.
Thank You Lord Jesus Christ for paying the
huge ransom for all.  In Jesus Christ Name. Amen.

God knows best

God knows best

Psalm 84:11

For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.

~~~ Reflections ~~~
You may think you know what is good for you. Really only God truly knows.
You need to get to the point where you trust that God does know best.
Learning that if you do not get that dream job, car or house, or anything that you were desiring and praying for.  It is because God knows it would not be good for us. If you were to have it,  He would have answered that prayer with a yes. For He would not withhold any good thing from you. Remember that God knows not only the past or the present we are in, but he also knows what lies ahead. He has plans for your future.

God gives you direction and purpose by pointing you on a certain path. God ultimately directs your path.  God is good, and He can work all of the events of your life of outstanding achievements, to bring Him Glory. That is if you let Him. God is good. Everything He does is good and wonderful. God gives and offers is greater than what the devil offers, so shouldn’t your expectations come from God? God wants to do something outrageously wonderful in your life every moment of every day. But you have to be ready and expect it to happen.


Prayer

Thank you Lord for your grace and glory.
You are faithful even when we have been faithless. We thank You for Your word which gives us light and understanding. We thank You for giving us all things that pertain to life and godliness and for giving us all spiritual blessings.  We exalt You, Lord God, and we bless Your Name. We place our trust in you. Holy Spirit, help me to see the opportunities that the Father has placed before me.
In Jesus Christ Name Amen.

But First Look to GOD

~~~ verse of the day ~~~

2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.  

~~~ Reflections ~~~
But first Look to God! 
Hanging on to anxiety, bitterness, complaining, depression can consume you. These negative emotions that you carry around leaving you lacking energy, energy to bless others, enjoying life.  When you carry around your negative emotions, usually someone gets hurt. Dwelling on the negative emotions are from the evil one. If he can keep your mind troubled, you won't make time with the Lord. 

Even though you live in the midst of a brutal and perverse culture. Your thoughts and words don't have to go there. The Holy Spirit is your helper. Focus on the Lord, focus on praising the LORD.  A simple whisper of the name of Jesus can change your focus. 

God wants your light to shine brightly amongst others. Live a cheerful life, without complaining or division among yourselves. Look to God, for His is faithful, He will establish you and guard you from the evil one. For our God is energizing! He can get you out of your funk feelings. You don't have to be discouraged, throughout the day. Going about feeling sluggish, depressed. If only you would  Look to God.   

He will guide you so that you will desire and do what always pleases Him. For He is the One working in you. "Hashem",  the Lord  will continually revitalize you, implanting within you the passion to love, to do what pleases him.

 ~~~ Prayer ~~~
 Grant your grace Lord to be seen in all my words, actions, in all friendships, and in all relationships, in everyone who sees me or hears me. Guard my emotions, train my mind to be kind, not grumbling or complaining.  Lord guide my thoughts that they are pleasing to you. Remove all things that are discouraging me. Thank you Lord/  In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

El Gibbor Eternally Mighty to save!

The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, (El Gibbor) will save.
He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Zephaniah 3:17 

~~~ Reflections ~~~

(EL GIBBOR means mighty, strong,
The strong and mighty God.
He is now and forever our MIGHTY GOD.
The One Who is eternal and is "MIGHTY TO SAVE"

In your midst He is victorious. No matter what you are going through, how much you think you have messed up. If you are caring guilt of a sin with you, the Lord is with you. The Lord fights for His chosen ones. You.  The Lord delights in His you. The Lord loves you.. And the Lord rejoices over you. He sings over you.

He is Mighty, the one who possesses power, one who has ability to do all things, having the ability to  He is able to deliver. Able to Save. His grace is a 100% free gift. God shows favor on you.
Reading Zephaniah chapter 3. Shows how even when His children were abandoning him, and his ways. He forgave, He came to their defense. He is Mighty!

~~~Prayer ~~~
Thank you Lord for being Mighty, for your grace. Even when I mess up, you are there to save me with eternal salvation. Your Love is Mighty. You are The Mighty God. 

Speaking with pleasant words

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Proverbs+16:24

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Reflections

Speaking words of encouragement and inspiration, empowering others to do what is good in sight of the Lord, shows your spiritual maturity in your faith, and will encourage others to grow in the spirit, that they might have hope. To be the very examples of Christ,  Yeshua. The Anointed One. 

Be patiently embracing those who are not fully developed in their faith, to help build them up spiritually. Using Gods instructions through the scriptures, that one may develop endurance and overflow in confidence in His promises. Growing to be Christ like-minded towards one another.
The verses that are in the scriptures are divinely placed by the Lord. To teach us how to live.
This verse shows the very character of our Lord, and how he would like for us to be.


Prayer
May the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like minded towards one another, according to Christ Jesus. May your words be pleasant as a honeycomb. Sweet to the soul, and bring healing to the bones. May you be with one mind and one mouth to glorify God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 15:1-6

patience

His grace

2 Corinthians 12:9
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.



~~~Reflections~~~
The bad things that happen have a puropse?
Yes, even the bad in life has a purpose.
What good can possibly come from so much bad? When  you accepted the past and You put it to use in your life then it wouldn't be wasted it seems to me that painful experiences can be used to better prepare us for our lives.

The free and unmerited favor of God, His grace will be manifested and He will pour out His blessings.  Yes, Even pain can shape us. It can make us a better person, getting rid of some of the ugly parts of our human nature.

Pain can make us a stronger more compassionate more unstanding and more like Jesus if we allow it to. The more clutter we get rid of in our life the more we will be able to enjoy our lives. When we are weak this is an opportunity for the Lord to show His grace in your life.

Pain can have a purpose, if we've been transformed by Christ. we know that all things work together for good to them that love God. To them who are called according to his purpose.

Brief time we have in this life

Call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6




~~~Reflections~~~

Reflecting on the uncertainty of when life will end,
And the brief time we have in this life.
Having known some who's lives ended unexpectedly,
or knowing there day is going to be here shortly.
There is still the question that so many seem to put off.
Eternity.

Knowing some people don't know who God is.
Or even want to admit that God is Real.
Others believing in emptiness, or even idols.
Antichrists..

Then there those who witness to you on their deathbeds,
about the glory that awaits us all.

There is peace with God.
Now is the time.
What do you have to loose?
Death will come to us all.
Don't wait to long... your opportunity is now.
Seek the Lord while He can still be found.
Call upon Him while He is near.Isaiah 55:6

~~~Prayer~~~~
Open my eyes s that I may see your glory. I seek you Lord, give me ears to hear. Understanding that I may know who you are. Is life a season?  Like the seasons of the earth? Is there more when we return to the dust? Like winter, Is there a new season, like spring? Everything New?

God has this

Romans 10:17 
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God

~ ~ ~ Reflections ~ ~ ~
No matter what struggles your going through.
No matter what happens in your life, or around you.
You can count on a few things the promises of God's word.
Faith is the act of endurance of suffering of any hardships.  Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Growing in faith requires believing in God and maintaining a close relationship with Lord.

Trusting him with your whole heart, every fiber in your being. Standing on the assurance of God’s word. God's word cannot be broken. Allow Faith to direct your steps. Trusting God even when you don't understand His plan.

Faith is the power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving in. Knowing that God is in control. Faith gives you the ability to withstand hardship or adversity. As you learn about those of great faith, you will be able to instill faith and courage in yourself and into the next generation.

~~~Prayer~~~
May the Lord abundantly pour out Faith on you. May you always trust Him and know that God's word is truth. May your faith be a light for others to see. In Jesus Name.

The enemy cannot defeat you if he can’t disarm you.

The enemy cannot defeat you if he can’t disarm you.

Ephesians 6:10-20
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.


~~~Reflections~~~

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—  and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,  for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

~~~Prayer~~~

 Lord, Thank you for always keeping me prepared. Completely armed at all times with the whole armor of God. You ready me, in all situations. My enemy cannot defeat me, for he can not disarm me with your armor.  Thank You Jesus

The lord holds my right hand

For I, the LORD, your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, Fear not, I will help you.
 Isaiah 41:13

~~~ Reflections ~~~
God's  is a loving Father, when you are confused, fearful or anxious, He is always there. 
God reaches out and takes hold of our hand, and will comfort you with his precious words,
"For I, the lord God, will hold your right hand, Fear not. For I will help you.


This verse can remind you we are never alone or forgotten.

~~~ Prayer ~~~
Abba Father, in my moment of struggles, when fear, anxiety or confusion suddenly overwhelms me, make your presence known to me. Without doubt, allow my faith to know that your presence and help is always near. Please help me have faith that you are here. Bring to me the remembrance to through your Spirit that you hold my right hand LORD. That you are my help, and I have no need to fear. For you have not forgotten me. In Jesus name I pray.

He equips us with all we need

God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called.

Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Ephesians 4:11-13 
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ

~~~ Reflections~~~

Reflecting on all the things God has brought you throughout your life. God has an amazing way of working things out for your good and for the glory of His name! Do not rely on your own strength alone. Have Faith. When God Calls, He also Equips!
You may be more prepared for your calling than you realize. The Lessons God has taught you through your life experiences, whether good or bad. These life experiences are no different than Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Noah, Joseph, Elijah, Billy Graham or anyone elses testimony.
The same power that equipped them and brought Christ back from the dead is in you! That power is equipping you to do God’s will and to please Him in the things He’s called you to do in Christ. Fear has no place when power that can raise people from the dead is on your side! He equips us with all we need.

When God calls, He equips!
When God calls you, He will equip you!

~~~Prayer~~~

Now may the God who brought us peace by raising from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, may he manifest His perfection in every part of you,  make you complete in every good work to do. Giving you all that you need to fulfill your destiny. And may he express through you all that is excellent and pleasing him to Him. In Jesus Christ the Anointed One who is to receive all glory forever! Amen

shield of faith

Psalm 18:35-36

You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great. You enlarged my path under me, So my feet did not slip.

~~~Reflections~~~

God gives you the authority and power to have victory, through Salvation. Jesus Christ.  His very presence surrounds and fills you.

He is like a shield that protects you. No
matter what comes at you, Fear, anxiety, panic attacks or sickness.

Whatever the stronghold that comes against you. God's gentle kindness will be your strength.  Through your faith and His grace your path will be enlarged. A way will be made . His will be done. 

~~~ Prayer ~~~

Mighty are you Oh God. We give thanks for being our shield. Only you are able to reflect off the enemy like a shield.  Thank You Lord the gift of salvation and grace. Amen 

GOD is spirit

John 4:24

But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to wop in spirit and truth.”






~~~Reflections~~~

It pleases God for you to worship Him.
He longs to have sincere worshipers who worship and adore him.
He longs for you to have a sincere heart of worship. 
To Worship in the Spirit.
For God is a Spirit. 

God is Spirit, and those who worship Him, are called to worship in 

with our hearts, minds, soul and all our strength are open to His Love and Grace, 
that we can worship in Spirit and Truth. 
The place and timing are not of importance to God.
 He doesn't care where you worship him.
You can be in a barn, in your closet, or in a  church. The place doesn't matter. 
The time doesn't matter. Day noon or night.
Your surroundings are good for nothing.
It is not the right place, but with the right heart that matters.
It is the true passion and desire to worship God that you worship in Spirit and Truth.
He desires you to come worship and adore Him in the Spirit and in with a true heart. 


~~~Prayer~~~
Father, we set aside all worldly thoughts, and invite you Holy Spirit in. You Father are Holy and Worthy to be worshipped.  We come before you with a heart of adoration and gratitude. Holy, Holy, Holy are you. Glory be to you LORD GOD MOST HIGH.
Amen  

by His grace they have been erased

Ephesians 2:8-10

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.


~~~Reflections~~~ 
God loves us with such significant love. He is so rich in compassion and mercy. I cannot think of anything I would rather be rich in, then to be rich in God's grace.



I may not know all my flaws, imperfections, sins, or my own weakness.
I DO know that I have many of them. And by his grace they have all been erased.

I do not boast in my good works, for all the Glory goes the Lord.
Salvation cannot be earned. It is truly a free gift from God. There is nothing we can do to earn it. We have to accept this gift of Grace.  For this is all a part of the Lords plan. He wants that we should walk with him. We were created in Christ for good works, to bring Glory to God.


~~~ Prayer ~~~
Father of grace and mercy thank you. Thank you for extending grace even when I have not deserved it. Thank you for giving mercy when I most needed it. Thank you for giving life. Thank you for being my God. Thank you for preparing my way. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen.