Nikita Bond

Praying for help

I call to the LORD for help; I plead with him. I bring him all my complaints; I tell him all my troubles. When I am ready to give up,he knows what I should do. In the path where I walk, my enemies have…

Psalm 142:1 (GNT), Psalm 142:2 (GNT), Psalm 142:3 (GNT), Psalm 142:4 (GNT), Psalm 142:5 (GNT), Psalm 142:6 (GNT), Psalm 142:7 (GNT)

What you put in you get out...

"Are you your biggest hater?" Do you consciously or subconsciously tell yourself you can't, you're not good enough, it's too hard, who do you think you are to want _____... Could it be that you aren't…

Knowledge + blessings = responsibility

“The servant who knows what his master wants him to do, but does not get himself ready and do it, will be punished with a heavy whipping. But the servant who does not know what his master wants, and yet…

Luke 12:47 (GNT), Luke 12:48 (GNT)

Recognize your gifts!

Sometimes we search for fulfillment, love, motivation, encouragement, healing, provision, etc. and it's right before us daily. God is fully capable of providing for us in anyway that we need him to from…

You can do it...

There will be some days in which we will have to follow the example of 'The little engine that could' and start doing "that thing" while telling ourselves "I think I can I think I can I think I can."…

Are you willing to give God back what He gave you?

Abraham understood that whatever God gives us, it still ultimately belongs to God. In Genesis 21 Abraham had to send his son, Ishmael and his servant Hagar (Ishmael's mother) away. This upset Abraham…

Genesis 22:12 (NIRV)

How to identify foolish thoughts by Pastor Steve Kelly

* A fool doesn't recognize foolishness in their own life; they always blame someone or something 1. Resentment is foolish A. Resentment will kill you 1. Scripture reference Job 5:2 2. It is foolish…

Numbers 22:28 (NIRV), Numbers 22:29 (NIRV), Numbers 22:30 (NIRV), 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIRV), 1 Corinthians 1:19 (NIRV)

Is God's promise hard for you to believe?

In my devotion time I was led to read Genesis 18. In this passage a son is promised to Sarah and Abraham, who were both very old. Verses 12-14 are what inspired this note. In verse 12, Sarah laughed…

Genesis 18:12 (NIRV)

Do you feel like you are under attack?

We've all been under attack at some point, an attack on your finances, health, family, emotions, mind, faith, etc…. Joel 2 describes a fierce army marching through the land on one accord and the leader…

Joel 2:1 (GNT)

Let's get dressed in Gods armor!

Scripture reference: Ephesians 6:10-17 In the above referenced scripture we learn that the fight is not against flesh and blood but against spirits and principalities, so we must put on the full armor…

Ephesians 6:10 (GNT)

God has many names...

In my opinion one of the greatest joys in knowing God is, knowing that He is and has everything we will ever need. When I lack He's Jireh, when I’m sick He's Rapha, when I’m lonely He's Shammah. Below…

Enduring trials with joy...

Scripture reference: James 1:1-18 When trials come we so often complain, get mad, and begin to do our own thing, resulting in some people turning their backs on God. What would happen if we embraced…

James 1:1 (NIRV)

7ups where God wants me by Sharon P.

Today I want to share a message I was blessed to hear four years ago by my former supervisor, Sharon Perkins, the title is " The 7 Ups Where God Wants Me." 1. Wake up! Psalms 118:24 “This is the day…

O Lord how great thou are

“O Lord, how majestic is your name in all the Earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe…

Psalm 8:1 (GNT)

Are you in the wilderness?

Scripture reference: Numbers 20:1-13 Some of you may be doing inventory of your situation looking at what you lack, but just as the Israelites, your blessing could be disguised. They assumed they had…

Numbers 20:1 (GNT)

Limitless Leaders by Joe Riddle (Wave Church)

1. Keep your heart soft. A. "A lasting leader is one who learns to toughen their hide without hardening their heart." B. Be careful not to allow success to harden your heart. Don't feel like "I've arrived…

Luke 4:18 (GNT), Luke 4:19 (GNT)

Receive this, believe this, it's your time

While going through some old notes I came across the word below. I believe it's so revelavnt now, with all the other confirmation of change. I pray you feel the anointing and receive this over your life,…

Start feeling better now!

If someone asked you right now, “are you happy,” how would you answer? The Essentials of happiness are 1. something to do, 2. something to love, and 3. something to hope for. The following is a wonderful…

Proverbs 15:15 (GNT), Philippians 4:4 (GNT), Philippians 4:5 (GNT), Philippians 4:6 (GNT), Philippians 4:7 (GNT), Philippians 4:8 (GNT)

Reconciliation to the one that loves you most

Scripture reference: Hosea 2:16 “In that day declares the Lord, “you will call me husband’, you will no longer call me “my master.” We all are guilty of committing adultery against God. I believe that…

Hosea 2:16 (CEB)

Increase your confidence & hope

Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother's womb. I thank you, High God-you're breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration-what a creation!…

Psalm 138:8 (NIRV), Psalm 139:14 (NIRV), Jeremiah 29:11 (NIRV)

God is moving, what you see is what you get!

*this note was deleted twice and the third time I attempted to publish it, only the first paragraph appeared, but I declared the devil as a liar. I hope this is a blessing to you! This morning Is.43:18-19…

Isaiah 43:18 (NIRV), Isaiah 43:19 (NIRV)

Secure in Him...

This morning I read Ps. 37:23 in several translations and out of six translations the, Common English bible translation, stood out to me most. "A person’s steps are made secure by the LORD when they…

Psalms 37:23 (CEB)

You are still loved

We have all strayed in some way at some time in our Christian walk. I know for me during those times I felt so broken, disappointed, convicted, and angry that I didn't believe God was still with me, speaking…

Romans 8:35 (MSG), Romans 8:36 (MSG), Romans 8:37 (MSG), Romans 8:38 (MSG), Romans 8:39 (MSG)

How to receive peace

On yesterday my devotion was based on Phil 4:7. As I read about day to day steps to achieve Gods peace such as; learn to say no, have a schedule, rest, don't procrastinate, etc. I said to God, "these…

Philippians 4:1 (CEB), Philippians 4:4 (CEB), Philippians 4:5 (CEB), Philippians 4:6 (CEB), Philippians 4:7 (CEB), Philippians 4:8 (CEB)

John Reeve: choose to be Moses, be a "George Washington"

*****Do something, because "a" chance is better than "no" chance. The "something" may not work but doing "nothing" doesn't work either!" Hebrews 11:24-27 1.Identity crisis (verse 24) Who am I really?…

Hebrews 11:24 (CEB), Hebrews 11:25 (CEB), Hebrews 11:26 (CEB), Hebrews 11:27 (CEB)