TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Provide for those who grieve…a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor”
(Isaiah 61:3, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Do you need a new garment today? I’m not talking about a physical garment. I’m talking about what’s covering your mind and emotions. Are you clothed with despair and disappointment? Are you wearing ”heaviness?” If you’ve gone through a hurtful situation, the Bible says there is a time to grieve, and it’s important to release that hurt to the Lord. But the Bible also tells us that God wants to give you a garment of praise instead of a spirit of heaviness and despair.
Are the garments of yesterday weighing you down and holding you back? It’s time for a new garment. The garment of praise is light and filled with peace and joy. Don’t carry those heavy burdens around anymore. Choose to forgive those who have hurt you and praise God for what He’s doing in your life today. If nothing else, start thanking Him for the beautiful sunrise. Thank him for restoring you, even if you don’t see it yet. Just like this verse says, you will be as strong and secure as a tall oak tree, displaying His splendor all the days of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, I come to You today and ask that You take off my old, heavy garments of despair and heaviness. Make me new today. Give me a garment of praise so that I can be a display of Your glory and splendor. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Very encouraging word indeed. Amen
I forgot to mention that my freind Bishop Eddie Long the pastor of a ‘megachurch’ in Atlanta has been accused of forcing two young men into sexual acts and relationships when they were members of his congregation.
The pair – who cannot be identified for legal reasons – filed a lawsuit against Bishop Eddie Long on Tuesday.
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# 1 and 2 awe tamumfwa guys kwati mwafyalwa kulibanina bamo ha ha ha awe kwena.Back to the scripture let me say… amen.
Meant # 2 and 3 awe tamumfwa guys kwati mwafyalwa kulibanina bamo ha ha ha awe kwena.Back to the scripture let me say…
Praaise God only those who are spiritula can understand spiritual things I give God the glory for my life. because I know I shall not live by my present situation.
How is Nathaniel Tumbwe’s case of using his deadly weapon going so far? I hope they have resolved the matter out of court and reconciled