Waiting on God Strengthens You in The Lord

Why, O Jacob, do you say, and declare, O Israel, My way and my lot are hidden from the Lord, and my right is passed over without regard from my God? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, does not faint or grow weary; there is no searching of His understanding. He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might [...] Read more »

Praying in the Spirit Strengthens You in the Lord

But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Jude 1:20 (New International Version) A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally 1 Corinthians 14:4 (New Living Translation) Did you ever notice Paul wished everyone would speak in tongues? Read 1 Corinthians 14:5 a little slower, and stop at the first comma. If you jump up to the verse 4 you’ll see why… because the ones who speaks in tongues [...] Read more »

6 Things We Do with Others that Strengthens Us In The Lord

You know I have a pastor’s heart, so you know I’m going to try to find a way to tell you “The coal goes out when it’s removed from the embers, but it burns bright when it’s close to them in the fire.” And you’re right, as I studied the Word I found some verse that seemed to fit together to expand on meeting together for encouragement. Here is what Scripture says strengthens us: 1. Grace Do not be carried [...] Read more »

The Word of God Strengthens Us In the Lord

Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders. My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Psalm 119:27-28 (New International Version) When you need hope, pray the Psalms. Start reading anywhere and read until you get to one that speaks to your situation, then camp out there for a while. In the Psalms God has given us a language to pour our hearts out to Him. Take Psalm 13 [...] Read more »

Praise and Joy Strengthens Us In The Lord

The Bible promises: Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” Psalm 50:14-15 (New Living Translation) Praise defeats the enemy. It’s something anyone can do. Children are even powerful when they choose to praise: From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the [...] Read more »

Hope Strengthens Itself in the Lord

David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. 1 Samuel 30:6 In the middle of the tragedy, when his men were talking about stoning him. David strengthened himself in the Lord. When you’re in the middle of tragedy – when the phone call comes that takes your breath away, when you cry out to God [...] Read more »

How I Operate in the Prophetic

How do I operate in the Prophetic? The gifts that are for strengthening, encouragement and comfort of others are for every spirit-filled believer. We are not all called to be prophets, but Paul was clear, he wished that all would prophecy. (1 Corinthians 14:5) Here’s how I started operating in the prophetic. 1. I eagerly desire. We are told to eagerly desire spiritual gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:31, 14:1, 14:12, 14:39) If we do not have a strong desire to move [...] Read more »

Pray in the Spirit – Day 36

Truth: But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Jude 1:20 (New International Version) Thought: Did you ever notice Paul wished everyone would speak in tongues? Read 1 Corinthians 14:5 a little slower, and stop at the first comma. If you jump up to the verse 4 you’ll see why… because the ones who speak in tongues build themselves up. The context of 1 Corinthians 11 – 14 is that [...] Read more »

The Word of God Strengthens You in the Lord

Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders. My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Psalm 119:27-28 (New International Version) When you need hope, pray the Psalms. Start reading anywhere and read until you get to one that speaks to your situation, then camp out there for a while. In the Psalms God has given us a language to pour our hearts out to Him. Take Psalm 13 as [...] Read more »