Today's Word with Joel and Victoria

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The Power of Praise

Today's Scripture

“...but he (Abraham) grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God” (Romans 4:20, AMP)

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

God promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations—that his heirs would outnumber the stars in the sky. Abraham waited twenty years to see his promise. I’m sure there were many mornings he thought, “I must not have heard God right. It’s never going to happen. Besides, I’m too old to have a child.” No, he had to do just what we have to do. He had to get up and shake off doubt. It says, “He grew strong in faith by giving praise and thanksgiving to God.” Instead of complaining, I can hear him saying, “Father, I want to thank you that You are at work in my life. Even though this looks impossible, I know You always finish what You start. Thank you that my child is on the way.” All throughout the day thank God, not only for what He’s already done, but thank Him in advance for what He’s going to do. Thank Him that He’s going to bring your dreams to pass! As you give the Lord thanks and praise, just like Abraham, you will grow strong, be empowered by faith to see the fulfillment of the promise!

A Prayer for Today

Prayer For Today: Father, right now I choose to praise You and thank You for your promises in my life. Thank you for completing the work you’ve started in my life. Help me be a blessing and encouragement to others today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Nothing’s Too Small

Today's Scripture

“And even the very hairs of your head are numbered” (Matthew 10:30)

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

We hear all the time that nothing is too big for God. But have you ever thought that a problem was too small for God? Are there things in your life that you haven’t prayed about simply because you thought it didn’t matter to God? Every detail of your life is important to God. He knows the very number of hairs you have on your head! That’s pretty amazing to think about. If He keeps track of every hair that falls from your head, surely He cares about the things that you care about in your life. God wants to be involved in every area of your life—not just the big things, but the small things too. Don’t wait to pray until you have a major crisis. Talk to Him every day about everything. God wants to be involved in your mornings. He wants to be involved throughout your workday. He wants to be involved when you go to the grocery store. He wants to be involved in every area of your life. Open your heart and talk to Him about everything because nothing is too small for Him!

A Prayer for Today

God, thank you for loving me. Thank you for choosing me as Your child and for caring about every detail in my life. I open my heart to You and ask You to be involved in every area of my life today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.