The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Those who are planted in the house of the LORD Shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, 15 To declare that the LORD is upright; [He is] my rock, and [there is] no unrighteousness in Him.

Psalm 92:12-15 (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. 

Today’s Devotional 📖

Good Morning,

This week, we will complete our read through of Proverbs and Psalms 1-31. On Saturday, February 1st, I want you to join me in reading through the Book of Matthew and Psalms 32- 59. As always, I’ll keep a reminder at the bottom of the newsletter.

2025 is your year to thrive. To thrive means to flourish, prosper, advance, make steady progress, blossom, and grow and develop vigorously. If we want to thrive in 2025, we have to learn to guard our heart and prosper from the inside out.

Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) says, “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”

In Matthew 12:34-25 (NKJV), Jesus says, “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.”

If you want to change outside circumstances, you have to change your heart first. No matter the outside circumstances, your heart determines the course of your life. Since that is the truth, we have to pay attention to how we guard our hearts.

What are you allowing to grow in your heart? What are you depositing in your heart in abundance? How do you know what is in your heart in abundance? Jesus told us. Whatever is abundantly in your heart comes out of your mouth.

If you are going to guard your heart, you will have to examine what you are allowing to have access to your heart. What are you consistently listening to and reading? Whatever consistently goes through the “eye gate” and the “ear gate” will eventually pile up in your heart.

Take time today to pay attention to what you are consistently saying, listening to, or reading. Do you need to make a change? Then make it. You can do it! The condition of your heart is vitally important. Throughout this week and in the month of February I will be sharing more about your heart.

I’m praying for you. I believe God is working on your heart even now. He has an amazing plan for your life. I know as we focus on our hearts, we will see amazing results that will enable us to thrive in 2025. Stream today’s podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast or Spotify for more on this subject. Have a great day!

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. 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 ☀️

My cousin, Pastor Andre Butler, recently shared a message to help you Thrive in 2025. Stream it and apply it to your life!

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