For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard [it]. ... again He designates a certain day, saying in David, "Today," after such a long time, as it has been said: "Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts."

Hebrews 4:2, 7 (NKJV)

Faith In The Morning Daily Affirmation 🌅

I am the salt of the earth. I am the light of this world. Jesus said it so I believe it. I am a carrier of the Glory of God. Today, I will experience the extreme goodness of God. Today, I make myself available for God to show His goodness to others through me.  Today, I am increasing in influence. Today, I will see the goodness of God in my life! Today, something good is going to happen to me so I expect miracles. 

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Today’s Devotional 📖

Good Morning,

2025 is your year to thrive. The condition of your heart directly impacts the quality of your life and your ability to thrive. One of the many reasons why your heart is important is because you believe from your heart. Another reason your heart is important is because God speaks to you in your heart.

When God speaks to you through His Word or His Spirit, you have the choice to believe and respond. If you choose to reject what He says, your heart becomes harder. When you choose to believe what He says, your heart becomes softer. Why is that important? The state of our heart impacts our ability to hear from God.

In Matthew 13:14-16, Jesus said, “And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: 'Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, And seeing you will see and not perceive; For the hearts of this people have grown dull. [Their] ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with [their] eyes and hear with [their] ears, Lest they should understand with [their] hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.' "But blessed [are] your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear.”

Notice how the people Jesus was referring to closed their own ears. As a result, they couldn’t benefit from what God wanted to do in their lives. As Proverbs says, hearing ears and seeing eyes are gifts from God. Throughout the Gospels and the Book of Revelation, Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Well how do you get these spiritual eyes that see and ears that hear? By faith.

These are gifts from God you receive by simply saying, “I take ears to hear and eyes to see. Thank you Father for ears that hear and eyes that see.” Every time you do that, you are positioning your heart to hear from God. You are doing what Proverbs teaches. You are inclining or “stretching your ear” out to the Lord for His direction and wisdom. You are setting yourself up to receive from God and to thrive in 2025.

You are a believer. Not a doubter. Choose to believe God today. Keep depositing His Word in your heart. I want to share more about this with you in today’s podcast. You can stream today’s podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast or Spotify.

Today’s Prayer 🙏

Pray this prayer with me today, “Father, I believe you love me extravagantly and you have great plans for my life. I pray that you will help me ponder the path of my feet. Grant me wisdom for all the decisions I have to make today. Show me the adjustments that I need to make. I ask for eyes that see and for ears that hear. Help me to guard my heart and have a soft heart before you. Thank you for leading me and guiding me. I will thrive in 2025! In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Something good is going to happen to you today. Keep moving forward! Want more encouragement? Check the links below and share them with others. Have a great day!

Extra Encouragement ☀️

I posted a short, “Monday Motivation” on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube yesterday. Although it is Thursday, it will still encourage you. Check it out and share it with others.

Do you know someone who needs a second chance? Encourage them to listen to this message.

Did you know you have authority from Jesus? You don’t have to let life happen to you! Listen to this message from Dr. Billye Brim about taking the authority of the believer on the offensive.

Don’t quit. You’re still unfolding. Listen to this encouraging message from Bro. Tim Storey.

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Don’t forget to read through the Books of Matthew and Psalms this month Today, read Matthew 6 and Psalms 37.

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