For Abundant Life!

Dear Lord,

Thank you for coming to give me real life! You didn’t save me to be defeated; You didn’t redeem me to be sick, depressed and sad; You came to give me life!

I believe in Your promises and I ask that You forgive me for ever allowing the devil to talk me out of the blessings that you have designed for my life.

I pray this is Jesus’ name, Amen

“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.”

James 1:17

And God made the beast of the earth according to its kind, cattle according to its kind, and everything that creeps on the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

Proverbs 15:30:

"Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones."

Cloudy days and long winters can bring down your spirits, but bright sunny days brings gladness to the heart. In Ecclesiastes 11:7, Solomon wrote, "Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun." Sunrises and sunsets are something to admire, as are the wonders of creation that are all around us.

Loving approval in each other's eyes is one of the most pleasant things we see. The heart rejoices to see acceptance and favor in the eyes of another person. Greeting someone with a warm, welcoming look with a big smile can make one feel better as well. Wearing a happy expression can make one feel uplifted and joyful. Cheerful looks, bright eyes have good effects on the heart.

Likewise, good news is one of the most pleasant things we can hear. It energizes, strengthens the body and also makes a person feel better. A good word will make a heavy heart light. There is a thin line between one's emotional health and physical health. Good news is encouraging, and in turn promotes wellbeing. What is the good news that this proverb is referring to that will

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a "cheerful look" and "good news" are the nurturing elements that sustains them through difficult times. A cheerful look and good news from others can help us to keep going at times...a hug from a child, or just to hear, "I love you," is uplifting.

Following God's will gives us a better chance others with the kind and profitable things you say to them? Do you have words of truth in your mouth to answer others? strengthen our bones and fatten our heart, as other Bible translations put it?

The simple, yet profound principle of this proverb is that joy is a powerful, if not the most powerful, ingredient to a healthy life. Happy people tend to live longer and healthier, not because they wear blinders to the sufferings in the world or even in their own lives, but because at health by avoiding the natural penalties of sinful living, including chemical abuse and risky behavior. When the Holy Spirit is working in our lives, opening the Word to us, opening our hearts to prayer and worship, these things lifts our spirits and contributes to good physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Do your lips feed

1 Peter 3:15 says, "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." Proverbs addresses how wise we are in living right, and none of us have that down pat. Correction is always needed in some area of our lives, and it requires humility to be willing to listen. Start your day with quiet time seeking the Lord and submit yourself to the Spirit of God, allowing Him to teach you and guide you. Proverbs 20:12 tells us that God created both our eyes and ears; be thankful for the pleasure and profit they bring, for if we can see the beauty of creation and hear its noises and sounds, we are blessed. Wisdom teaches us to be enlightened by the gospel, to behold God's glory written in His Word. If we can see and hear Christ's gospel with understanding, we are more than blessed. So give a cheerful look to

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brighten someone else, or give some good news. Maybe it is for someone waiting at home today, or maybe you need to make a phone call. Do it today; we all need to share good news and bright eyes.

"When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain." Proverbs 16:15