The Work of the Enemy [From Daughters of the King Daily Devotionals]

“For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds”

2 Corinthians 10:4, Amplified

From the time you were a little girl until now, the devil has been diligently working at building strongholds in your mind.

Every time you experienced hurt or pain, he sought to build a new structure.

Whenever someone betrayed you, he told you that you would never trust anyone ever again.

Whenever someone abused you, he told you that you were not worthy of love.

With every lie you received as true, he established a new stronghold in your mind.

If given enough time, Satan will create an entire network of strongholds that completely distorts your view of everything around you.

A stronghold affects how you view God, how you view yourself, and how you view others.

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“Who Can Find You?” [From Daughters of the King Daily Devotionals]

Who can find you?

“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies” -Proverbs 31:10

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Invite Your Audience Carefully

Fix-It With Fran

Since beginning my podcast, I have had to think a good bit about “my audience” and how much I invite my readers and listeners into my life and world.

This past week, I went to complete my MSW Licensure paperwork and saw this poem posted on the wall of the DPS worker’s desk. She’s a pro at people asking for copies and had one ready for me to take (Thanks Ms. Nancy!). The author is unknown, but I wanted to share here on the blog.

If you’ve been reading or listening to me for any measure of time, you know how I feel about friendships and associations. This hits the nail on the head.

Invite Your Audience Carefully

Not everyone is spiritually healthy and mature enough to have a front row seat in our lives. There are some people in your life who need to be loved from a distance

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Why Should You Send “Thank You” Cards?

When I think of writing thank you notes, I always think of my grandma’s words of wisdom…

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April 19, 2017: Bible Verse of The Day and a Prayer for Today

During my study time today I was reading in Colossians and came across this verse in Chapter 3. One particular thought has been ringing in my heart all day:

“Remember that you have been forgiven”

I’m sharing it here along with another powerful prayer from my one of my favorite prayer books/websites, Prayers that Availeth Much.

I’m going to do my best to keep up with posting a verse and prayer each day, but please pray my strength. Wedding planning is kicking into high gear (the countdown is almost at the single digits– and I take my matron of honor duties VERY seriously! 🙂 ).

You all are always in my thoughts and prayers– even when there’s not a post! ❤ ❤ ❤

Bible Verse of the Day

Colossians 3:12-13 New Living Translation (NLT)

¹²Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. ¹³Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

A Prayer For Today*

Father, I am Your child, and I commit to walk in the God kind of love. I endure long, am patient, and kind. I am never envious and never boil over with jealousy. I am not boastful or vainglorious, and I do not display myself haughtily. I am not rude and unmannerly and I do not act unbecomingly.

I do not insist on my own rights or my own way for I am not self-seeking, touchy, fretful or resentful. I take no account of an evil done to me and pay no attention to a suffered wrong. I do not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but I rejoice when right and truth prevail.

I bear up under anything and everything that comes. I am ever ready to believe the best of others. My hopes are fadeless under all circumstances. I endure everything without weakening because my love never fails.

Father, I bless and pray for those who persecute me – who are cruel in their attitude toward me. I bless them and do not curse them. Therefore, my love abounds yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment. I approve things that are excellent. I am sincere and without offense till the day of Christ. I am filled with the fruits of righteousness.

Everywhere I go I commit to plant seeds of love. I thank You, Father, for preparing hearts ahead of time to receive this love. I know that these seeds will produce Your love in the hearts to whom they are given.

Father, I thank You that as I flow in Your love and wisdom, people are being blessed by my life and ministry. Father, You make me to find favor, compassion, and loving kindness with others (name them).

I am rooted deep in love and founded securely on love knowing that You are on my side, and nothing is able to separate me from Your love, Father, which is in Christ Jesus my Lord. Thank You, Father, in Jesus’ precious name. Amen.

*For more prayers visit, Prayers.org