In honor of Black History- Quote: “I wasn’t concerned about the hardships because I always felt I was doing what I had to do, what I wanted to do, and what I was destined to do.” —Katherine Dunham
Friday Scripture:
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Friday Inspiration:
Today God is first and we and serve a mighty God! Today God is first and I praise him and believe by faith that he won’t fail. Today God is first and I come against the spirit of worry; instead I choose to trust God. Today God is first and I decree and declare that I shall live and not die. Today God is first and I believe what his word says; “I am the head and not the tail.” Today God is first and I rebuke every lie of the evil one! Today God is first and by the power of the Holy Spirit that is within me; I take back my power, joy, peace, and everything the devil thought he stole from me. Today God is first and I will stand on his Holy word and decree and declare that greater is coming! Today God is first and I believe that my family is safe, healed, and saved in Jesus name. Today God is First and I’m walking by faith and not by sight! Today God is first and victory is mine! Today God is first and I speak unity, love, and forgiveness in the atmosphere. Today God is First and I give him praise to him for every mountain, trial, and tribulation; because I know that it’s all working out for my good. Today God is first and I refuse to accept anything but the very best. Today God is first and I will pause to give thanks and reflect over my life…I know God has been good to me! Today God is first and I will remind myself that I am not my past. But I am who God says I am; a child of the most high King! Today God is first and I can do all things with him who strengthens me. Today God is First and I am filled with courage and all the boldness that is needed to for fill my purpose. Today God is first and I’m expecting his favor everywhere I place my feet. Today God is first and I will shout and tell the world that he’s been better to me than I could ever be to myself. Today God is first and he’s worthy to be praised! Today is first and he is Lord in my life!
Friday Prayer:
Spirit of the Living God we humbly come before your throne of grace; pausing to give you all thanks, honor, and praise. We thank you for the gift of life! Thank you for touching us this morning and blessing us to see a brand new day. Father we don’t take it for granted, we recognize that somebody that laid down last night, didn’t get back up. Thank you for another opportunity to right the mistakes that we made on yesterday. Lord forgive us for anything and everything that we have said, done, and thought that was out of your will. Whether it was knowingly or unknowingly…Lord we repent and ask that you have mercy on us. We desire to be the men and women that you have called us to be. Thank you for another day to spread the good news that Jesus saves! Father help us not to be anxious about tomorrow but to live in the moment. Lord you said that whatever we ask in prayer, if we believe that we receive it, that it will be done for us. We ask that you continue to cover our family and keep them safe. We thank you in advance for your provisions. Thank you for peace in the midst of the storm. Thank you Lord for looking past our faults and seeing our needs. Thank you that you are the same yesterday and today and forever more. Give us this day our daily bread. Speak Lord for your servants are listening. Lead us, guide us in the way that you would have us to go. All that we are, and all that we shall be is by your grace and your mercy! Thank you that no weapon (spiritual or physical) that is formed against us shall prosper. Thank you father that our souls prospers in you this day and every day. We thank you, we honor you, and we exalt your Holy and righteous name. For it’s in the name that is above every name, Jesus Christ we pray, give thanks, and say Amen!
Application:
Praise God: For the gift and the beauty of today. Remember every day is a gift.
Offer Thanks: To God for in advance for all of every victory you’ve won.
Confess: To God all of your concerns and worries; then let go and let God have hi way.
Ask: God to grant your insight, guidance, and direction.