PraiseRichmond - Praise 104.7 » Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com Richmond's Home for the Gospel Community Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:39:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.6 PraiseRichmond - Praise 104.7http://your-img-here.com/http://praiserichmond.com Word For The Day – Remain In Him http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-remain-in-him/ http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-remain-in-him/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 09:38:26 +0000 Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com/?p=472831 Word For The Day - Remain In HimTODAY’S SCRIPTURE “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NIV) Read more..]]> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.”
(John 15:5 NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Have you ever really thought about the relationship between a branch and the vine? We don’t use these kinds of word pictures very much anymore, but think about it — if the branch is not attached to the vine, it withers and dies. The very life of the branch depends on being attached to the vine. The same thing happens if we try to operate in this life without Jesus. Without Him, we can do nothing. We are cut from our life source. But when you remain in Him by daily connecting with Him through prayer, worship and study of the Word, then your life will be fruitful. You’ll walk in joy and blessing. Notice that this verse says “much fruit.” It’s saying that you will have an abundant harvest in your life. Remember, God doesn’t want you to just barely get by. He wants to overwhelm you with His goodness! Choose to remain in Him today; choose to make Him your top priority, and you’ll see His hand of blessing operating in every area of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my source of life. Thank You for Your hand of blessing that is leading and guiding me. I choose to make You the number one priority in my life. Let my heart hunger only for You today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
]]> http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-remain-in-him/feed/ 0 Word For The Day – Ask What You Desire http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-ask-what-you-desire/ http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-ask-what-you-desire/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 09:54:07 +0000 Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com/?p=472211 Word For The Day - Ask What You DesireTODAY’S SCRIPTURE “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” (John 15:7, NKJ) Read more..]]> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”
(John 15:7, NKJ)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
It pleases God to give you the desires of your heart! He wants to see you happy, whole, strong and enjoying His blessing. When you make the Word of God your number one priority, when you stay connected to Him through prayer and worship, God promises that He will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4 tells us again that if we delight ourselves in Him, He will give us the desires of our hearts. One of the root definitions of the word “delight” means “soft.” This gives the picture of us being soft and moldable, like clay, in the Potter’s hands. As we allow Him to shape and mold our character, as we yield ourselves to Him, our thoughts become His thoughts, our words become His Words, and our desires become His desires! That’s how we can ask whatever we will because our will is in alignment with Him!
Today, don’t allow the distractions of everyday life keep you from spending time with Him. Abide in Him and let His Words abide in you because He will give you the desires of your heart!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, today I submit every area of life to You. I invite You to have Your way in my heart. Mold me and make me as I surrender every area of my life to You. I praise You and give You all the glory. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
]]> http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-ask-what-you-desire/feed/ 0 Word For the Day – Sowing Good Seeds http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-sowing-good-seeds/ http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-sowing-good-seeds/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 09:55:04 +0000 Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com/?p=470581 Word For the Day - Sowing Good SeedsTODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life” (Galatians 6:7–8, NIV) Read more..]]> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life”
(Galatians 6:7–8, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Whether you realize it or not, everything you are experiencing in your life today is a direct result of the seeds you’ve sown in your past. Today, you are planting seeds for the harvest in your future. Just as the farmer expects a crop from the seeds he sows, we can expect a harvest from the seeds we’ve sown, good or bad. That’s why we have to be deliberate about the seeds we are sowing. We have to wake up every day and set our minds on God’s Word and choose to speak His truth over our lives. We have to constantly evaluate our actions to make sure we are depositing good seeds so we can reap a good harvest in the future.
Why don’t you take some time right now to ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and mind? See if there are any negative seeds that you’ve sown in the past that need to be uprooted. Be deliberate about planting the Word of God in the soil of your heart. Sow good seeds into your future so you can reap the harvest of blessing God has designed for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for the system of sowing and reaping. Thank You for giving me good seed to sow! I ask that You search my heart and mind and show me where to sow my seed so I can reap the abundant harvest You have for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
]]> http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-sowing-good-seeds/feed/ 0 Word For The Day – Give More, Have More http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-give-more-have-more/ http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-give-more-have-more/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 09:43:17 +0000 Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com/?p=470101 Word For The Day - Give More, Have MoreTODAY’S SCRIPTURE “One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty” (Proverbs 11:24) Read more..]]> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty”
(Proverbs 11:24)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
In the natural, it doesn’t make sense that you will have more if you give more. But God’s kingdom operates on the principle of sowing and reaping. This is one of the first things He established with Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis. He said, “As long as the earth remains, there will be seedtime and harvest.”
We have to realize that everything we need in this life has been given to us in seed form. We set the blessing of God into motion in our lives when we plant those seeds and give what we have. Galatians tells us that whatever we sow, we will reap. Seeds produce after their own kind. If you sow apple seeds, you reap apple trees. If you sow kindness and blessing, you reap kindness and blessing in the future. If you sow financial seeds, you’ll reap a financial harvest.
Today, no matter what you need, you have it in seed form. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to plant and water that seed. Trust Him because He is faithful to His Word. Know that when you give, it will come back to you in greater measure. When you give more, you have more. So sow a seed and watch what God will do!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for Your Word which is truth that sets me free! Today, I choose to sow good seeds so I can reap a good harvest. Guide my thoughts today. Direct my path. Use me for Your glory. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
]]> http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-give-more-have-more/feed/ 0 Word For The Day – Further, Faster http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-further-faster/ http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-further-faster/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 09:35:24 +0000 Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com/?p=469141 Word For The Day - Further, FasterTODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Your threshing season will overlap with the grape harvest, and your grape harvest will overlap with the season of planting grain. You will eat your fill and live securely in your own land” (Leviticus 26:5, NLT) Read more..]]> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Your threshing season will overlap with the grape harvest, and your grape harvest will overlap with the season of planting grain. You will eat your fill and live securely in your own land”
(Leviticus 26:5, NLT)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
I believe we are living in a day and age when God is accelerating His work in our lives! I believe that what used to take days, weeks and even years in times past, God will do in an instant in this day and age. In an instant, you can receive your breakthrough. In an instant, you can be promoted on your job. In an instant, you can receive your healing. In an instant, your relationship can be restored. In an instant, that child can change their ways.
Today, believe that God will take you further than you ever thought possible, faster than you ever thought possible. Trust that your times are in His hands. Know that He is working behind the scenes on your behalf. Just like in the days of old, God will accelerate your seasons, and He will thrust you into the blessing and victory He has prepared for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. Thank You for working behind the scenes on my behalf. I trust that my times are in Your hands. I know that You have a good plan for my future, so I open my heart and put my faith and trust totally in You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
]]> http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-further-faster/feed/ 0 Word For The Day – Redeem The Time http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-redeem-the-time/ http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-redeem-the-time/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 11:55:55 +0000 Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com/?p=468391 Word For The Day - Redeem The TimeTODAY’S SCRIPTURE “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days” (Ephesians 5:15–16, NLT) Read more..]]> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days”
(Ephesians 5:15–16, NLT)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Time is the most valuable commodity that we have in life. It’s more valuable than money. You can make more money, but you can’t make more time. When you woke up this morning, God gave you a present called “today.” And with that gift comes a responsibility. The Scripture tells us to redeem the time, to make the most of every opportunity. That simply means don’t let it go to waste. Don’t live this day unfocused, unhappy, negative or defeated. Make the most of every day. God has entrusted you with His life. He has breathed His very breath into you. He has put gifts and talents on the inside of you. You have seeds of greatness deposited in you. You’re a person of destiny, and you have an assignment and a purpose to fulfill!
I encourage you today to evaluate how you are spending your time. Refocus your life. Let go of any distractions. Shake off any self-pity, any discouragement, any disappointments of the past and run your race with purpose. Be careful how you live and redeem the time so that you can fulfill the destiny He has prepared for you.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for the gift of today. I dedicate this day to You. I dedicate my mind, will and emotions to You. Use me this day for Your purposes and keep me on the path You have for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
]]> http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-redeem-the-time/feed/ 0 Word For The Day – That You May Be Healed http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-that-you-may-be-healed/ http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-that-you-may-be-healed/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 10:18:27 +0000 Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com/?p=467981 Word For The Day - That You May Be HealedTODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results” (James 5:16, NLT) Read more..]]> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results”
(James 5:16, NLT)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Relationships are so important in the eyes of God. As His children, He desires that we live in unity and stay connected with one another. When we are transparent and pray for each other, something supernatural takes place. We open the door for God to pour out His abundant blessing and healing in our lives. When we walk in love and unity, our prayers become more effective, and His power is released through us.
Living in peace and unity doesn’t mean you have to agree with everyone around you all the time. It means you look for common ground. It means you reach out to others; you pray for them and help meet their needs. When we put the needs of others first, God will make sure our own needs are abundantly supplied. When we live with a servant’s heart toward others, it opens the door for God’s complete healing — physically, spiritually and emotionally.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for revealing Your truth to my heart. I choose Your ways above my own and ask that You open opportunities for me to pray for others and open the door for Your healing power. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
]]> http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-that-you-may-be-healed/feed/ 0 Word For The Day – The Greatness Of His Favor http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-the-greatness-of-his-favor/ http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-the-greatness-of-his-favor/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 10:11:11 +0000 Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com/?p=467311 Word For The Day - The Greatness Of His FavorTODAY’S SCRIPTURE “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in Read more..]]> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us…raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus”
(Ephesians 2:4–7, NKJ)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Oftentimes, people set their focus on what God has done in the past — how He parted the Red Sea, or stopped the sun for Joshua, or fed thousands of people with just a little boy’s small lunch. Yes, God has performed many amazing miracles throughout history, and it’s important that we give Him praise and glory. But at the same time, we also have to look forward to what God wants to do in our lives today. In this verse, Paul says that “in the ages to come” God would do things that far supersede anything He’s ever done before. I believe that the “ages to come” that he’s talking about is this day and time we’re living in right now. God wants to outdo Himself in our generation!
Remember, God is a God of increase. Where you are today is not where you are supposed to stay. He has greater levels of His favor and blessing in store for you. Dare to dream big! Dare to keep a God-sized vision in front of you! Dare to take hold of every blessing that the Lord has in store for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. Today I open my heart and mind to You so that I can see the greatness of what You want to do in my life. Use me for Your glory. Thank You for Your favor. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
]]> http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-the-greatness-of-his-favor/feed/ 0 Word For The Day – Accept God’s Plan http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-accept-god%e2%80%99s-plan/ http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-accept-god%e2%80%99s-plan/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 10:34:20 +0000 Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com/?p=466451 Word For The Day - Accept God’s PlanTODAY’S SCRIPTURE “ ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’ ” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV) ... Read more..]]> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“ ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’ ”
(Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
No matter what may be happening today, God has good things in store for your future! It may not be easy to see now, but God has already lined up a new beginning, new friendships and new opportunities for you.
Maybe you’ve experienced some setbacks, but don’t make the mistake of expecting the same for your future. Instead, accept God’s good plan for your life by declaring His truth. As believers, our attitude should be, “Even though the economy is down, I’m not worried. I know God is going before me, and He has promised He will make rivers in the desert.” Or, “The medical report may not look good, but I have another report that says God is restoring health unto me. I believe God has already released healing, health and victory in my future.” Or, you may have a child who is not on the right course. In the natural, it seems impossible. But our report should be, “I know God can do the impossible!”
Today, be encouraged and don’t give up on your tomorrows. Accept the good plan God has for you — a plan filled with hope, purpose, blessing and increase in every area of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for giving me hope and a future. Thank You for loving me. Thank You for choosing me. Thank You for delighting in me. I invite You to renew my heart and mind to the good plans You have for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
]]> http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-accept-god%e2%80%99s-plan/feed/ 0 Word For The Day – Accelerate http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-accelerate/ http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-accelerate/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 09:51:07 +0000 Reggie B http://praiserichmond.com/?p=465641 Word For The Day - AccelerateTODAY’S SCRIPTURE “My times are in Your hand...” (Psalm 31:15, NASB) TODAY’S WORD Read more..]]> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“My times are in Your hand…”
(Psalm 31:15, NASB)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
One thing I’ve learned is that God doesn’t always work on our timetable. In fact, He rarely does. But in a single moment, God can change your life! All throughout Scripture, we see examples of how God was working behind the scenes and instantly turned things around for His people. Scripture tells us He is the same yesterday, today and forever which means He can instantly turn things around for you, too!
You may be going through some difficulty today, but be encouraged because your times are in God’s hands. He wants to accelerate things in your favor. He wants to take you further than you dreamed possible and work in your life in ways beyond what you have ever imagined.
Let this truth sink down into your heart today. Resist discouragement by speaking His Word over your future. Keep standing. Keep hoping; keep believing because He is working behind the scenes. He’s going to accelerate your times and lead you into the life of victory He has for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, today I humbly come before You giving You all that I am. I trust that my times are in Your hands. I trust that You are working things out in my favor. I set my focus on You knowing that You are working things out for my good. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
]]> http://praiserichmond.com/wordfortheday/reggieb/word-for-the-day-accelerate/feed/ 0