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Maybe you don’t know the Living God that I know, but would like to have this kind of favor in your life also.Click on the above tab “Tell Me About Jesus” for more information on becoming a child of the Savior.
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Note: When used the words satan or devil are not capitalized deliberately, because we give him no place in our lives.
Disclaimer: Article information is not meant to be used as treatment for mental or physical issues, but geared toward spiritual awareness.
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Unless noted, scripture reference in series was taken from the New King James Bible Version provided by Bible Gateway. ImageCreative Common License if not specified.
There are certain situations that have been brought to my attention recently, in which I would like to help people come to peace with concering their telling others about personal needs or situations. It is not easy admitting that we have weaknesses to others.
Imaginary conversations start swirling around in our mind thinking if we confess we need something or someone it means we do not have a grasp on things. People may think we are needy or weak and gossip about what we shared out of desperation.
Reaching out can literally backfire, causing us to shrink back in seeking help when we most need it. Even though sharing the need for help may be hard, the Bible does bid us to seek counsel from godly, wise individuals. Sadly those people may not be (and most likey are not) family, friends or co-workers.
However, as believers in Christ Jesus, we do not have to go through any trial alone. On the other hand, we need to be extremely cautious in whom we share our circumstances with if we do not have complete peace in our spirit in doing so.
Besides having those of faith in your prayer corner, God Himself is already aware of the situation. Taking our cares and concerns to the Lord is different; He is waiting for the Righteous to bring every burden to Him and leave it at His feet.
"Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the Righteous be shaken." (Psalm 55:22 NIV)
You can trust that everything you share from your heart is safe with the Lord. He will show you a way to the other side of the situation when there seems to be no answer.
"Cast your cares (anxiety, fears, concerns) on Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7)
Understand that just because things are not peachy in your life does not mean God’s favor is not available or working. On the contrary, it may be those very hardships that God is using to extend His blessings and favor (His grace) in ways not ordinarily noticed.
Say, I Am Strong!
Scriptures tell us about a situation in the Apostle Paul's life when he going through a difficult time. Did God pull him out of it? No, but he did get an answer, although it may not have been what he expected at the time. This is what Jesus said to him.
"My grace (favor, loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you (sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully); for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in (your) weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9a AMPC)
This passage lets us know that God is all for relationship with His children. It is in those weaknesses that God comes to rescue and shows His loving-kindness toward us. His power is more effective, complete and fufilled when we need Him most.
Paul learned a great deal about his own faith and the entire situation brought him closer to the Lord. God's favor was all he needed. It was more than enough for whatever he encountered.
Through this experience Paul shared how God delivered him through grace (unmerited favor). The Lord's power was greater than man's in every circumstance.
God Will Give You Strength
Although it may be difficult, God wants us to come to the knowledge that we do need Him.He does not think of us as "needy weaklings", but wants us to recognize that going to the Him for help acknowledges that we know He is the only One that can give us the solution we need for any situation.
God is not shocked about anything we have done or over the thoughts that we think. Nothing surprises Him or catches Him off guard. He already knows and has the solution to any issue or problem that could ever happen!
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Matthrew 11:28-30 NIV)
Notice ... He will not scold or think bad thoughts of those who seek Him.As a matter of fact, Jesus welcomes the weary and burdened, and wants to shower His children with loving-kindness, favor and mercy. (Read James 1)
Go Back to Move Ahead
The Bible teaches of a time when King David was at his lowest. Nothing was going right; his enemies were surrounding him and even his family was in trouble. David kept asking God, "When are you going to deliver me ... where are You? Why have you abandoned me when I need you the most?" (from Psalm 13 and 1 Samuel 22)
Does any of this sound familiar? I know I have asked those very questions of God, and more than once!
It did not take long for David to change the tune of his "night song", for even his enemies knew that the favor of God and His presence caused him to succeed in all he did. (1 Samuel 18:14)
The King trusted in the Lord despite how things looked. In order to keep going during a difficult time, he reflected on how the Lord brought him though every challenge leading him to victory. He realized that God's hand of favor (mercy) was on him even when he did not recognize it. At that moment he became strong in the Lord, and the power of God's might helped David overcomeand move ahead.
"... but I trust in Your unfailing love. I will rejoice because You have (in the past and will now) rescued me. I will sing to the LORD because He is good to me." (Psalm 13:5-6 NLT emphasis mine)
There are plenty situations in my life when I know God's hand of favor surrounded me like a shield, and in the midst of trouble, I found strength to carry on when I did not know what to do. Many of those stories I have shared with you over the years here on Daily Favor, but only after I have gone to the Lord in prayer.
Let me encourage you to think back on the time(s) when you were at the lowest point(s) in your life. If you cannot remember a time, ask the Holy Spirit to remind you of the turning from weakness to "when you became strong". Exactly what happened?
How did God work His power (favor and grace) through the situation?When you were weak, how did God reveal His strength to you?
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My (God’s) ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.”
(Isaiah 55:9 NKJV)
What did you find out about yourself during that time of weakness? How did you become stronger allowing God's favor to work turning your sadness into gladness? Share some of those times with someone; your godly testimony could be the answer they have waited for all along in helping them to become strong.
As you choose to believe in the Bible as God’s truth, may He favor you with His strength and that your confession will always be …
Maybe you don’t know the Living God that I know, but would like to have this kind of favor in your life also.Click on the above tab “Tell Me About Jesus” for more information on becoming a child of the Savior.
Note: When used, the words satan or devil are not capitalized deliberately, because we give him no place in our lives.
Note: What the Lord Has Done In Me by Reuben Morgan 1998 Hillsong Publication/ Integrity Hosanna Music.
Disclaimer: Article information is not meant to be used as treatment for mental or physical issues, but geared toward spiritual awareness.
Disclaimer Notes: Results may vary due to lack of belief.
Content and Image Copyright from Favored1/Fay Ann Daniels unless noted. Do not copy.
Unless noted, scripture reference in series was taken from the New King James Bible Version provided by Bible Gateway. ImageCreative Common License if not specified.
Maybe you don’t know the Living God that I know, but would like to have this kind of favor in your life also.Click on the above tab “Tell Me About Jesus” for more information on becoming a child of the Savior.
Content and Image Copyright from Favored1/Fay Ann Daniels unless noted. Do not copy.Image: Life Gift
Note: When used the words satan or devil are not capitalized deliberately, because we give him no place in our lives.
Disclaimer: Article information is not meant to be used as treatment for mental or physical issues, but geared toward spiritual awareness.
Disclaimer Notes: Results may vary due to lack of belief.
Unless noted, scripture reference in series was taken from the New King James Bible Version provided by Bible Gateway. ImageCreative Common License if not specified.
There are those times when even though I feel things were not accomplished or have not gone as planned, I enjoy every “this” day God graciously gives.
Besides the daily grind of any kind of work, attending parties, events and activities are great things to look forward to giving us some sort of break from it all. However, taking time to enjoy today, this day you are living in presently, can bring a whole lot more happiness into a rather routine life.
Somewhere right smack in the middle of things that are going on in your day, enjoy the moment(s) and learn to be thankful. Rejoice in the simplicity of the “little” things that God allows along the journey.
It took me a long time to appreciate those little moments, until something special happened at a time I least expected. I remember years ago when we were moving, and everything was quite hectic.
We had a kitten at the time and for her own protection she was in one of the rooms with the door closed. The room was already empty with a few toys, and all of her essentials so she could run around, play or do whatever her little heart desired. Placing her in that room allowed us to go in and out of the front door without her escaping.
As I finished packing up the kitchen and walked passed that closed door I felt so bad that she was in there alone. "She is safe, it is okay." This was the phrase I played over and over in my mind trying not to feel guilty and reminding myself that we had a timeline for moving.
Suddenly, in the midst of it all I heard the Lord speak to my spirit, "I'd take time to play with her." I can look back with no regrets in listening to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
We were blessed to have her with us for twelve more years and I am so glad to have taken the time on that day to play with her. It is one of my most precious "this day" moments I have ever had, and to this day I make sure to bask in the "this day" gifts God puts before me without guilt or regret!
Enjoy Life on "This" Day
God has given us the power to enjoy life if we choose, the problem is that we often choose the not so important moments of each day to focus on and totally miss out of the special times during the day.
Oh how quickly we forget ... When we wake every morning, blessings, mercy and favor are already waiting for us. They were prepared in advance by God so we would be blessed in the midst of all else that may happen.
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness."
Lamentations 3:22-23
In the original Hebrew writing, the word mercy is actually "checed" which means favor, loyalty, lovingkindness, steadfast love, faithfulness and goodness. That one word says a lot!
In the Divine plan of God He established that we should wake with these new blessings for a fresh new start to each day. Knowing that we have Daily Favor should continually renew our hope, causing us to enjoy every single day we have breath to live!
Thoughout our lifetime we will have labored in much work to achieve certain goals set for ourself and/or our family. In doing so we expect compensation for all our labor, but often fail to recognize the rewards that God drops along our path that have nothing to do with finances.
Be glad when you earn a living and take time to rest from that work, giving God the glory for the blessings it may bring. If you are currently without a job or retired, praise the Lord that mercy will come again the next day filled with new blessings yet to unfold.
“As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor – this is the gift of God.” (Ecclesiastes 5:19 NKJV)
Meanwhile, take advantage of "now" time; the current moment and what is happening right before your eyes. There are "favored" moments about to take place - do not miss them!
People are watching how you live life and respond to situations. Decide to enjoy your favored life full of mercy (today, on this day as well as the rest) and make a difference for the Kingdom.
"This is the day (not tomorrow, not yesterday, but today) that the LORD has made. I will (you decide, not maybe I will, but I surely will) rejoice and choose to be glad in it." (Psalm 118:24 emphasis mine)
Today is the only time you will have to enjoy “this” day, so why not make the most of it?Do not wait until something happens before you appreciate the *vapor time you have here on earth.Be sure that with every encounter you leave with something positive as you journey with Jesus.(*James 4:14)
Rejoice, be glad … this day God chose to give you “life” favor. Learn to enjoy the favor of God in blessings and mercy on "This Day" and daily.
Maybe you don’t know the Living God that I know, but would like to have this kind of favor in your life also.Click on the above tab “Tell Me About Jesus” for more information on becoming a child of the Savior.
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Note: When used the words satan or devil are not capitalized deliberately, because we give him no place in our lives.
Disclaimer: Article information is not meant to be used as treatment for mental or physical issues, but geared toward spiritual awareness.
Disclaimer Notes: Results may vary due to lack of belief.
Unless noted, scripture reference in series was taken from the New King James Bible Version provided by Bible Gateway. ImageCreative Common License if not specified.
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I have been listening ... I have also been watching some strange behavior ... that of unbelief, fear, uncertainty and doubt. Not all of it was from strangers, no indeed. In fact, it was me.
This week we faced some challenges and as I prepared for them, my stomach felt like it was being shaken and tossed to and fro. Sure I kept repeating the Word of God over and over outloud and silently, but as we arrived at our destination feelings of doubt and questioning keep resurfacing.
The individuals standing before me knew the testimony I proclaimed, but was what I feared being clearly displayed in my behavior despite the continual casting down of all imaginations? Were my actions compromising my confession?
I remembered what I heard evangelist Joyce Meyer say in my early morning faith building teaching session, right before I walked out the door that day.
"It's how we act while we are in trouble that's important. There's no greater witness than stability; to be the same all the time. That's the greatest witness you can be to a family that's not serving God (or any unbeliever for that matter). Be happy, be peaceful, be stable. Treat them good."
As we waited for a doctor's report I heard in my spirit "Keep your eyes on Me." I closed my eyes and it was as if the hand of God reached out and gently turned my head so it faced Him. Looking in my eyes, in my spirit I heard Him softly say, "Believe Me."
Immediately, the peace that He gave me at the time of salvation rose up within and I was calmed, remained stable, immovable and unshaken. My thoughts had not been given a voice; only the Word remained and came out of my mouth. God heard my cries out to Him and was faithful to His Word!
It Is Your Move
Perhaps you can relate to my experience in the challenge in overcoming feelings of fear with faith. Do not be discouraged.
The challenges you may face and decisions you have to make are extemely difficult at times and sometimes you may feel your faith is struggling, but do not give in to those emotions by giving them a voice. Life and death are in the power of the tongue. You determine the outcome by what comes out of your mouth, so speak what you want not what you feel! (Proverbs 18:21 NLT)
This is life, your life, and the devil knows it is not a game, but he will still try to play you!
Where is this coming from and who is directing your life as if your were a game piece to be shuffled all around in directions you did not want to go?
I want to remind you that it does not have to be that way, and this is why.
When it comes to winning in the "game of life" as some people say (over the obstacles that are thrown along our path), you have the upper hand on strategy if you are a believer in Christ Jesus.
Being crowned with the Righteousness of God is the only "pawn" we need. Your faith is the "game piece" (pawn). It has the power to move mountains and move you in position for the favor of God to manifest in your life (at any place, any time, through any situation) if you let it and stay in belief.
Having both knowledge and wisdom found in the scriptures, faith is the most precious game piece you have and you control how it is used - for belief or unbelief. It is your move! The devil knows that, do you?
“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God. How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!(Romans 11:33 NKJV)
If you are still struggling and battling over any challenges that have come, be reminded how God declared that the victory is already yours. That means you are an overcomer and have already won no matter what things look like.Now take your stand and act like the victor you are through Christ Jesus.
Lots of life "obstacles" were thrown our way, but through our challenges we smiled, laughed and did not let it get us down.We are patiently believing God for a good outcome or report over every circumstance.
What is happening in your life that is throwing your game out of whack? No matter what you are experiencing, God’s grace and mercy will see you through if you remain steadfast in your belief that He is faithful to do His Word.He will grant abundant, unmerited favor on your life and care for you, giving renewed hope to your spirit and situation.
"You have granted me life and favor,
and Your care has preserved my spirit."
(Job 10:12 NKJV)
Never forget your faith is not a pawn piece for the devil to move about at will. Jesus has defeated the enemy and declared the "game of the wicked" over, proclaiming victory for the children of God.
Remain steadfast in the Word of God, trusting He will work all things out for your good. Do not let your faith waver on God by giving into fear; remain assured in His promises and be unshaken. Stand your ground by faith and declare I will not be moved!
"If I say, my foot slips, Your mercy (constant, steadfast unfailing love, faithfulness and favor), O LORD, will hold me up. In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul." (Psalm 94:18-19 NKJV)
When troubles try to overtake you, proclaim these verses believing the power of God is present and watch His Daily Favor be manifested in your situation!
"I have set the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved." (Psalm 16:8 NKJV)
"He only is my rock and my salvation;
He is my defense I shall not be moved (shaken). (Psalm 62:6 KJV)
"Cast your burden on the LORD,
and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the Righteous to be moved."
(verse 22, but read all of Psalm 55)
"He will not allow your foot to (slip) be moved." (verse 3, but read all of Psalm 121)
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, firm, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." (1 Corinthians 15:58 NKJV)
For over twenty years I have studied the teachings of this South African theologian who is considered wise in the Word on prayer.
*For those who trust in Jesus Christ, God gives the promise of life here but also the gift of eternal life as an inheritance of being His child. If you would like to have this gift also, click here to learn more.
Disclaimer: Article information is not meant to be used as treatment for mental or physical issues, but geared toward spiritual awareness.
Maybe you don’t know the Living God that I know, but would like to have this kind of favor in your life also.Click on the above tab “Tell Me About Jesus” for more information on becoming a child of the Savior.
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Disclaimer Notes: Results may vary due to lack of belief.
Unless noted, scripture reference in series was taken from the New King James Bible Version provided by Bible Gateway. ImageCreative Common License if not specified.
