Today’s thoughts are by Julie Wicker

‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭ESV‬‬ — The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

What is the opposite of living for today? Satan would love for our minds to be fixed on yesterday’s past mistakes and tomorrow’s worries. Let’s not let the enemy have a foothold. Let’s start our day with worship and gratitude because when we give praises to God, the enemy flees. 

Let’s write our five gratitudes with a “live for today” mindset.

1. Thank You for another sunrise.
2. Thank You for the breath in my lungs.
3. Thank You for Your daily bread.
4. Thank You for Your perfect peace to keep my mind from wandering.
5. Thank You for opportunities to share Your love with others.

Now it’s your turn. Use your time of prayer today to write your gratitudes. We would love to hear from you. What are your five gratitudes? You can comment on today’s post or email us at waterwalkers29@gmail.com.

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Today’s thoughts are by Julie Wicker

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬ — then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.

I want you to take a few deep inhales and exhales. Envision God breathing His breath into you as you read today’s key verse. We are blessed to be alive with the Holy Spirit living in each of us. It has been said that by inhaling and exhaling we are saying “Yahweh.”

God is so intentional and pays close attention to detail as should we. When we live for today, we are more likely to express gratitude and be intentional with how we utilize our time. How will you choose to live for today? How will you be a water walker today? As we go to God in prayer, spend some quiet time in His presence taking deep breaths.

Let’s pray. Yahweh, I sit in Your presence and count my blessings for today. Forgive me for rushing through this life. Help me to live today with intention, making the best use of my time for Your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Today’s thoughts are by Julie Wicker

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭118‬:‭24‬ ‭ESV‬‬ — This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Before we share in God’s word on this Trust Tuesday, let’s take a moment to go to God in prayer to prepare our hearts and minds to be open to what God has for us this week. 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your word and Holy Spirit to direct us. Open my heart and mind to receive the message that You have for me this week. Help me to be intentional in everything I do so that I can put into practice the mindset of living for today and trusting you. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Now let’s get into the mindset to live for today by taking a moment to read all of Psalm 118. Psalms are such a wonderful way to praise and worship God. Did you know when we praise and worship God the enemy scatters? We can also break down barrier walls and bring nations together. 

Take a moment to listen to Psalm 118 sung in Hebrew by Julie Geller.

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Today’s thoughts by Julie Wicker

Take a moment to meditate on this week’s scripture verses.

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭118‬:‭24‬ ‭ESV‬‬ — This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬ — then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.

‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭ESV‬‬ — The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

‭‭Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭40‬ ‭ESV‬‬ — “You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭39‬-‭40‬ ‭ESV‬‬ — And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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This week we will be talking about living for today. In the song, Fresh Fire by Maverick City, featuring Brandon Lake and Naomi Raine, they sing, “God, if I live, I live for You.”

By living for today, we are living for God.

Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.

I pray God has spoken to you this week as we have explored ways to be open and ready to discern God’s message and will for you. Once you have discerned God’s will, it is up to you to follow through. After discernment is acceptance and obedience. Often, before I am able to discern God’s will I must be ready to surrender. I also often pray for God to prepare me to accept and obey His will. When I reach the point of praying, “Thy will be done,” I am ready to surrender to God’s will for me. 

How has God spoken to you this week? How do you practice discernment? What does surrender look like in your life?

Let’s pray. Dear Heavenly Father, prepare me for Your will. Mold me and make me into Your vessel. Give me courage to surrender to Your will for me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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