Judas betrayed Jesus, but Jesus still loved him anyway! Judas' betrayal didn't stop God's plan. Don't get so distracted with people that are trying to sabotage you that you forget who got you! God never fails and He always wins! So, treat them right and watch God help you win that fight! You need not to stoop down to their level when you understand that God's plan for your life is bigger than anything the enemy is trying to throw your way. Learn to love anyhow, forgive anyway, pray for them always, and your blessings will be abundant and overflowing because you trusted in God's power and not the enemy's tactics! Aways remember, that even when people betray you, God will never abandon you! Case in point....Jesus arose and He lives! That means that nothing you face could even stand the power that is within you! Let God lead you to victory, and remain firm in your faith!! Be Blessed and Definitely Encouraged!

Our faith is the catalyst in every aspect of our life. Even as we face natural storms that cause use to seek shelter, so shall the storms of life cause us to exercise our faith! For our faith in God pleases Him and causes Him to move on our behalf. However, our doubt diminishes His infinite power and creates chaos in our lives. And so we must be mindful to always "Stay in faith" and to "Shelter" or take refuge in our faith in God". Case in point, we must remember that no matter what is a happening around us, we cannot allow it get on the inside of us (mentally) and contaminate our Faith! God is faithful, and so we must stay bold in FAITH!

It's so easy to allow our light to grow dim amidst our daily trials and tribulations. But we must not lose hope because Jesus is the Light of the World, and that same power to shine bright despite opposition looming in the darkness is within us! Thanks be unto God that we don't have to weather our storms alone. For He has given us the Word as our Weapon and His Promises of God as our protection! We don't have to live in the darkness when our steps have been ordered and our path illuminated for us to see! So when the cares of life attempt to cloud your sight(mind), let your LIGHT SHINE!

There are times when we question the storms of life because we become so emotionally driven failing to shift our mindset to embrace God's intentions. We look at the storm instead of to the hills from whence all our help comes. Still, we fail to realize that the storms of life are to build us up and not tear us down. The storms of life are to prune us, prepare us, and propel us into our greater. This is why we must examine our storms from a spiritual perspective instead of a natural one to embrace the blessings and the lessons that are strategically embedded throughout our faith journey.

It is easy to be tempted to focus on your situation instead of the promises of God. But, you must understand that the trick of the enemy is to taint your mindset. Even though we can't avoid trials and tribulations, we don't have to be in despair. God is still in full control and he has promised us that if we stay in faith, he will take care of that concerns us.

God told Abraham to go, and he went where God sent him. God told Jonah to go, but Jonah fled instead. Don't negate the path that God has laid and paved for you; it is predestined for you and your good! God wants you to walk in your purpose and follow him! Don't allow disobedience to disconnect you from the promises of God! Remember that obedience is better than sacrifice! Go with God so that you can eat the good of the land!

Don't lose hope because of your present circumstances or situations beyond your control. Instead, yield your urge to control everything to the one that is in full control which is our Heavenly Father! He sits high and looks low! He is always on time and in time... nothing catches him by surprise! So don't lose hope.... God is with you wherever you go!

It is imperative that we "Guard our Gates!" Our destiny depends on how well we: watch what we see (eye gate), watch what we speak (mouth gate), watch what we think (mind gate), and watch what we hear (ear gate). These gates affect our how we feel (Heart gate), how we move (feet gate), and what we do (hand gate). We must make sure that we do not allow any part of our body to become an instrument of evil to serve sin, instead we must give ourselves completely to God (Romans 6:13). So, watch and pray but don't forget to guard your gates!