We know, Jesus is the center of our joy, and all that's good and perfect comes from Him


           and we are passing some of this goodness around

2 Peter 3:10-11Amplified Bible (AMP)

A New Heaven and Earth

¹⁰ But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will vanish with a [mighty and thunderous] roar, and the [material] elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and the works that are on it will be ^[a]burned up.
¹¹ Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be [in the meantime] in holy behavior [that is, in a pattern of daily life that sets you apart as a believer] and in godliness [displaying profound reverence toward our awesome God], 

                                                                 IT IS WELL

                                   go back and get somebody

1 Chronicles 16:8Amplified Bible (AMP)

Psalm of Thanksgiving

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O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name;
Make His deeds known among the peoples.

       Let God handle it, He knows and He sees all

James 1:2-4Amplified Bible (AMP)

² Consider it nothing but joy, my ^[a]brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. ³ Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. ⁴ And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.

One thing we know, God is not a some time God, but He's an on time God,


                                                 A L W A Y S

Hebrews 12:28Amplified Bible (AMP)

²⁸ Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe; 

          JESUS, You have done so much, THANK YOU

                    
                                               be a blessing

Psalm 31:24Amplified Bible (AMP)

²⁴ 
Be strong and let your hearts take courage,
All you who wait for and confidently expect the Lord.

Thank You Lord, for loving us, in spite of us, thank You 

Colossians 3:17Amplified Bible (AMP)

¹⁷ Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, yes He is good 

Psalm 105:1Amplified Bible (AMP)

The Lord’s Wonderful Works in Behalf of Israel.

105 O give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the people.

                Everywhere we go we are on display for God


                                     thanks  -  always

             
                                    giving   -   always


                        H A P P Y  T H A N K S G I V I N G

            This thanksgiving; love, peace, compassion, mercy, financial


                       give it to the next person you meet 

1 Corinthians 15:57-58Amplified Bible (AMP)

⁵⁷ but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory [as conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ.
⁵⁸ Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].

Thank You Lord for waking me up this morning; more time, more time to love You, to praise You, to worship You, to help somebody in need. Thank You Lord for more and more and more....

Luke 1:37Amplified Bible (AMP)

³⁷ For with God nothing [is or ever] shall be impossible.” 

   Thinking on Thanksgiving, lets just have thankful thoughts

James 2:18Amplified Bible (AMP)

¹⁸ But someone may say, “You [claim to] have faith and I have [good] works; show me your [alleged] faith without the works [if you can], and I will show you my faith by my works [that is, by what I do].” 

Today, SMILE, for me, can you just SMILE, for me

Psalm 5:3Amplified Bible (AMP)

³ 
In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice;
In the morning I will prepare [a prayer and a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart].

          Do you want to be happy, it's a choice

Matthew 16:26-27Amplified Bible (AMP)

²⁶ For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world [wealth, fame, success], but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? ²⁷ For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory and majesty of His Father with His angels, and then He will repay each one in accordance with what he has done.

These are some of the best days of my life, and why I say some, because I'm expecting greater

When we take our eyes off of God, that's when we give the devil permission to come in

Luke 21:36Amplified Bible (AMP)

³⁶ But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].”

            Love is the driving force for you to do it right

1 John 2:16-17Amplified Bible (AMP)

¹⁶ For all that is in the world—the lust and sensual craving of the flesh and the lust and longing of the eyes and the boastful pride of life [pretentious confidence in one’s resources or in the stability of earthly things]—these do not come from the Father, but are from the world. ¹⁷ The world is passing away, and with it its lusts [the shameful pursuits and ungodly longings]; but the one who does the will of God and carries out His purposes lives forever.

Is the devil your opening act, come on, you know what I mean!

Psalm 150:5-6Amplified Bible (AMP)

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Praise Him with resounding cymbals;
Praise Him with loud cymbals.
⁶ 
Let everything that has breath and every breath of life praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)

       Blessings produces blessings, so show God's love

Luke 6:20-21Amplified Bible (AMP)

The Beatitudes

²⁰ And looking toward His disciples, He began ^[a]speaking: “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are you who are poor [in spirit, those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for the kingdom of God is yours [both now and forever]. ²¹ Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are you who hunger now [for righteousness, actively seeking right standing with God], for you will be [completely] satisfied. Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are you who weep now [over your sins and repent], for you will laugh [when the burden of sin is lifted]. 

This morning, as you are starting your day, can you say, "I don't have any worries", concerns yes, but no worries.

                      be a blessing today

1 John 2:11Amplified Bible (AMP)

¹¹ But the one who habitually hates (works against) his brother [in Christ] is in [spiritual] darkness and is walking in the darkness, and does not know where he is going because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

                   That's the Holy Spirit

Psalm 8:1-2Amplified Bible (AMP)

The Lord’s Glory and Man’s Dignity.

To the Chief Musician; set to ^[a]a Philistine lute [or perhaps to a particular Hittite tune]. A Psalm of David.

8 O Lord, our Lord,
How majestic and glorious and excellent is Your name in all the earth!
You have displayed Your splendor above the heavens.
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Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babes You have established strength
Because of Your adversaries,That You might silence the enemy and make the revengeful cease.

           Forget it, it's the weekend

Proverbs 17:27-28Amplified Bible (AMP)

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He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words,
And a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper).
²⁸ 
Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.

One thing about trouble coming, you never know if it's for a minute, or if it's going to hang around for a while, life can be funny that way


                                   SMILE TODAY and be a blessing

Job 37:5-6Amplified Bible (AMP)

⁵ 
“God thunders marvelously with His voice;
He does great things which we cannot comprehend.
⁶ 
“For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth’;
And [He speaks] to the showers and to the downpour [of His mighty rains], ‘Be strong.’

        Do you like what you see in yourself, I hope so

John 6:50-51Amplified Bible (AMP)

⁵⁰ This is the Bread that comes down out of heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. ⁵¹ I am the Living Bread that came down out of heaven. If anyone eats of this Bread [believes in Me, accepts Me as Savior], he will live forever. And the Bread that I will give for the life of the world is My flesh (body).”

If they can't love you through the hard times, they are not a friend



                            give a special blessing

Joshua 24:15Amplified Bible (AMP)

¹⁵ If it is unacceptable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you live; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Do you like what you see in yourself, think about it

If you can feel your heart beating, you are too stressed out


                                         P R A Y

1 Peter 5:6-8Amplified Bible (AMP)

⁶ Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you [to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time, ⁷ casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]. ⁸ Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. 

What a beautiful beginning to a wonderful day


                                   bless someone

Luke 6:45Amplified Bible (AMP)

⁴⁵ The [intrinsically] good man produces what is good and honorable and moral out of the good treasure [stored] in his heart; and the [intrinsically] evil man produces what is wicked and depraved out of the evil [in his heart]; for his mouth speaks from the overflow of his heart.

                 wait on it,    wait on it,     wait on it

Psalm 5:3Amplified Bible (AMP)

³ 
In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice;
In the morning I will prepare [a prayer and a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart].

Anybody ready for a rainbow moment in your life, how about a double rainbow


                                   M I R A C L E S


                                enjoy your weekend

Proverbs 6:16-19Amplified Bible (AMP)

¹⁶ 
These six things the Lord hates;
Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him:
¹⁷ 
A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others], a lying tongue,
And hands that shed innocent blood,
¹⁸ 
A heart that creates wicked plans,
Feet that run swiftly to evil,
¹⁹ 
A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths],
And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers.

When we show God's beauty in us, that's what is important 

1 Peter 2:9Amplified Bible (AMP)

⁹ But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Don't let weariness talk you out of what God has promise, remember, He always delivers 

Mark 13:21-23Amplified Bible (AMP)

²¹ Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it; ²² for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and they will provide signs and wonders in order to deceive, if [such a thing were] possible, even the elect [those God has chosen for Himself]. ²³ But be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.

Keep company with God and receive His best


                                                      it's great being loved by God 

Revelation 21:4-5Amplified Bible (AMP)

⁴ and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be death; there will no longer be sorrow and anguish, or crying, or pain; for the ^[a]former order of things has passed away.”
⁵ And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also He said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true [they are accurate, incorruptible, and trustworthy].”