Be BlessedIn the book of 1 Chronicles, tucked away amidst the genealogies of the tribes of Israel, we find an interesting verse that provides an incredible prayer that God answered for a man named Jabez. Verse 10 says, “Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And G...  Read More

The Power of RememberingThe book of Psalms is an incredible book that demonstrates the power and significance of prayer, worship, and deepening our hearts to the presence of God. It reminds us of God's faithfulness and is full of Scriptures that relate to our humanity and emotional experiences. Today, we get profound insights from Psalm 103.Psalm 103:1 begins with the exhortation to "bless the Lor...  Read More

2 Chronicles 36:17-21Therefore He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans who slew their young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no compassion on young man or virgin, old man or infirm; He gave them all into his hand.  All the articles of the house of God, great and small, and the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the king and of his offic...  Read More

The Answer is on the Way!It’s incredible to think that there are thousands of people joining together through these 21 days of fasting and prayer. Together we are fighting spiritual battles in which we will see victories and God’s power in greater ways than ever before. In Daniel 10, we are given insight into what is happening while fasting and praying.The prophet Daniel has been fasting and prayi...  Read More

Battling AnxietyOver the last several years, the increase in anxiety in our society has surfaced at an alarming rate. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the most common mental illness in the U.S. is anxiety disorder, affecting nearly one in five adults every year. The New York Times reported that Americans are the most stressed people in the world, causing us to spend ...  Read More

Keep on AskingDo you know someone who is persistent? Maybe they are characteristically known as somebody who is driven or determined. Regardless of what they may be facing or feeling in the moment, they are unrelenting and unshakable.Jesus emphasizes this kind of approach when it comes to the spiritual disciplines of fasting and prayer because they are powerful ways to draw near to God, experience...  Read More

Divine DirectionHave you ever asked someone for directions and they respond by detailing every landmark and minute detail, and although you're trying your best to pay attention, you know you'll never remember every detail? Then, when they've finished their lesson in cartography, you simply ask for the address and use your maps app on your phone.Although detailed directions are helpful, using our G...  Read More

2 Chronicles 36:15-16The Lord, the God of their fathers, sent word to them again and again by His messengers, because He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place; but they continually mocked the messengers of God, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against His people, until there was no remedy....  Read More

God Will AnswerOne of the realities of life is the uncertainty each day holds. Uncertainty surrounds us - in the challenges we face, what the weather will be like, the fluctuation of the economy, and so much more. The truth is we can approach uncertainty with either fear or faith. Faith allows us to step into all life can bring with the Word of God as our foundation in every situation.God speaks t...  Read More

Growing in GodlinessOne of the most encouraging aspects of our walk with Christ is that there is always an opportunity for more. We can experience more of His presence, more of His power, more of the miraculous through every situation. The Bible says His mercies are new every morning, so each day we can discover more in our relationship with the Lord.This means that we continually have the opportu...  Read More

Preparing for a MiracleOne of the most captivating miracles in the Old Testament is found in 1 Kings 18. A physical drought has ravaged the land due to the ongoing disobedience of God’s people. It’s in the third year of the devastating drought that Elijah gets a word from the Lord – a miracle is coming. Elijah understands something critically important about the word he received: if he’s going to ...  Read More

Beginning with GratitudeAs we start the 21 days of prayer and fasting, it is important to begin with gratitude. Gratitude is simply the art of being thankful with the readiness to show appreciation to God. Psalm 100:4 says, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name!” Something powerful happens when you pray and fast with gratitude at the fore...  Read More