Today's Prayer
Dear God, I present to you my body as a living sacrifice unto You. Please help me to be holy and acceptable, which is my reasonable service (as Your Word exhorts in Romans 12:1). Guide and direct me, protect me from harm and evil, and shine through my life to influence the world around me for You. May You be glorified and may the lost be pointed to Jesus through the testimony of my life. Please keep me pure and forgive me, dear God, of my sins and failures so that I might…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on June 4, 2009 at 1:03am —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, Thank YOU that for every hurt, every fear, every worry, every need, there is a remedy--through the power of the Resurrection, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the care of the Almighty, everything is going to be all right. As long as you are in control of my life, everything is going to be all right. I cling the Savior's invitation to "come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on May 31, 2009 at 10:25pm —
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Season of Discipline
Matt. 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What
shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these
things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have
need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his
righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
With all the money messages and the prosperity sermons out there,…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on May 22, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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Today's Prayer
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Pet. 5:8). Dear Lord, I am so aware of how Satan picks at me and tries to trip me all the time. I know there are spiritual dangers around me. Please help me to remain alert and to be under the Holy Spirit's control at all times. I want to draw near to You, so the devil will flee. Please protect my family and me from harm and evil. Thank You for Your love,…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on May 21, 2009 at 12:57am —
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Do Better!
Gen. 4:6 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry?
And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will not
your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin
is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you
must master it."
Okay, let's take it back to the basics. I get emails
constantly asking if suffering and trials are a sure sign
that breakthrough and blessings are "on the way". Well, no! We…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on May 12, 2009 at 10:49pm —
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Wait With Confidence
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
"…See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm…"
(James 5:7-8, NIV).
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
In the book of James, the Bible tells us that we should wait for God’s promises like a farmer waits for his harvest. Now, I’ve never seen a farmer plant a crop and then worry night and day about whether or…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on April 29, 2009 at 11:10am —
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The Outlook Of The Church
"Behold, I am about to do a new thing! See, it has already begun..." Isaiah 43:19
One of the hallmarks of the church is that it is the gathering place for people starting over. And starting over opens the door to being a part of something larger than ourselves. It offers an open invitation to all to come and do the necessary work to be better. And being better can be evidenced by birthing our dormant dreams and releasing our issues to welcome in…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on April 27, 2009 at 11:46am —
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Carnal Christians, Pt. 1
Phil. 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as
in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your
own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you
both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
The carnal Christian is basically a "cheater". This is the person that
claims to have accepted Christ, but are always trying to find out if they
can do this or that, and…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on April 21, 2009 at 2:56am —
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"Carrying God"
2Sam. 6:3 And they placed the ark of God on a new cart that they might
bring it from the house of Abinadab which was on the hill; and Uzzah
and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were leading the new cart.
If you want to be a true soul winner for God, then you must carry God
correctly! God cannot be sprayed on like cologne or used like a credit
card hidden in your pocket, but God must live through you. It's
getting really hard for the…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on April 11, 2009 at 12:05am —
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Boast In The Cross
What do you boast about? Yes, I'm asking you.
And no, you're not exempt from this question.
We've all boasted about something. Maybe it's your children / grandchildren and how smart they are. Perhaps it was about your material possessions or your accomplishments. Nonetheless, I know that you've bragged at some point in time. Feeling ashamed? Well, that's not my intention.
I think bragging is a natural tendency for some. We just like…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on April 9, 2009 at 1:39am —
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The Cross: Strength and Grace Under Pressure!
Pastor Paula White
As we enter the season of the Cross, I thank Our Lord and Savior not only for the finished work He completed through His ultimate sacrifice...the work of our salvation - but also for the Cross as a daily reminder of true strength and grace under pressure. We can learn a lot about dealing with the pressure, burdens, and crosses in our own lives by examining what Scripture reveals of Christ's words and behavior on…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on April 6, 2009 at 8:34am —
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Praise Your Way to a Breakthrough!
Dr. Creflo A. Dollar
Do you need God to make a way out of no way? The swiftness and surety of your deliverance starts with how you respond to hard times and difficult situations. Hear me when I say that it is not just enough to thank God and honor Him only when you've received a blessing. God wants you to show the extent of your faithfulness and trust in Him even in the midst of going through a challenge. The power of your praise will determine…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on March 26, 2009 at 10:31am —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, There are times when I feel "down and out." I see so many precious people who are in that state today. I may not completely understand their reason and their situation, but I know who has the answer. You Lord, are the one who can help us overcome whatever burden, trial or temptation we face. You are the one who provides a way out. You are the one who can lift us out of the pit of sin, shame or depression. I pray that you will be merciful to me as you have…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on March 14, 2009 at 11:13pm —
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Today's Prayer
Lord, You are the vine, and I am a branch. I want to abide in You and You in me, so that I will bear much fruit, for without You, I can do nothing...If I abide in You, and Your words abide in me, I will ask what I desire, and it shall be done for me. I pray that Your desires will be my desires; that Your Word will be held close in my heart. By this Our Father is glorified, that I bear much fruit, so I will be Your disciple. Thank You for loving me and accepting me as Your…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on March 14, 2009 at 12:39pm —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, So many needs have come before me today. So many people are standing in the need of prayer. Please intervene, heal, comfort, provide, have mercy upon all those who are sick, sick and tired of being sick and tired, unemployed, heartbroken, in bondage to addiction of any kind, tormented by emotional problems or mental illness, lonely, just up out of the pit of sin and walking in the light, in need of courage and strength, grieving, traveling, moving, going through…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on March 12, 2009 at 6:00pm —
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Today's Prayer
"This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine...let it shine, let it shine, let it shine..." God that sweet little tune is running through my mind this morning. I sang that as a child and later in children's ministry. And today, I really do want to let the light of Christ shine through me wherever I go--at home, work, and out and about. May I exude your love to the world around me. May I be a bright encouragement to all…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on March 6, 2009 at 12:17am —
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Today's Prayer
God, thank you for all you do and all you have given and continue to give. Please help me to have a servant spirit and to be a faithful steward of all you have entrusted to me. I pray that you would give me grace today to walk through the tests ahead victoriously--that I may prove a faithful servant and a godly witness. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
But Master...
Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on March 2, 2009 at 10:39am —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God of peace, make me perfect in every good work to do your will. Work in me that which is well pleasing in your sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever (based on Hebrews 13:20-21). You are worthy of all praise, honor, and glory. Please see my worth through the blood of Jesus Christ, my Redeemer. Please forgive me of my shortcomings, and help me to live a holy life unto You, oh my God of peace. In Jesus' name, amen.
Filled with…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on March 1, 2009 at 12:16am —
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Today's Prayer
God, thank you for all you do and all you have given and continue to give. Please help me to have a servant spirit and to be a faithful steward of all you have entrusted to me. I pray that you would give me grace today to walk through the tests ahead victoriously--that I may prove a faithful servant and a godly witness. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
But Master...
Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on February 26, 2009 at 10:09pm —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, again, I am led to pray for pastors--the shepherds you have placed over the church today. They have great responsibility as they "lead the flock." They must set examples, deliver the Word, teach biblical principles, lead and instruct, counsel and pray, and so much more. Sometimes their load becomes so heavy as they are scrutinized by others and looked up to by so many. I pray that each will have an Aaron to come alongside to encourage and pray for them and to help…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on February 23, 2009 at 12:38am —
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