Scripture Focus…
Speak out to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, offering praise with voices [and instruments] and making melody with all your heart to the Lord, (20) At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.
(Ephesians 5:19–20 AMPC)
In the very beginning the Living Expression was already there. And the Living Expression was with God, yet fully God. (2) They were together—face-to-face, in the very beginning. (3) And through his creative inspiration this Living Expression made all things, for nothing has existence apart from him! (4) Life came into being because of him, for his life is light for all humanity. (5) And this Living Expression is the Light that bursts through gloom— the Light that darkness could not diminish! (6)Then suddenly a man appeared who was sent from God, a messenger named John. (7) For he came to be a witness, to point the way to the Light of Life, and to help everyone believe. (8) John was not that Light but he came to show who is. For he was merely a messenger to speak the truth about the Light. (9) For the Light of Truth was about to come into the world and shine upon everyone. (10) He entered into the very world he created, yet the world was unaware. (11) He came to the very people he created— to those who should have recognized him, but they did not receive him. (12) But those who embraced him and took hold of his name were given authority to become the children of God! (13) He was not born by the joining of human parents or from natural means, or by a man’s desire, but he was born of God. (14) And so the Living Expression became a man and lived among us! And we gazed upon the splendor of his glory, the glory of the One and Only who came from the Father overflowing with tender mercy and truth! (15) John taught the truth about him when he announced to the people, “He’s the One! Set your hearts on him! I told you he would come after me, even though he ranks far above me, for he existed before I was even born.” (16) And now out of his fullness we are fulfilled! And from him we receive grace heaped upon more grace! (17) Moses gave us the Law, but Jesus, the Anointed One, unveils truth wrapped in tender mercy. (18) No one has ever gazed upon the fullness of God’s splendor except the uniquely beloved Son, who is cherished by the Father and held close to his heart. Now he has unfolded to us the full explanation of who God truly is!
(John 1:1–10 TPT)
(6) Don’t be fooled by those who speak their empty words and deceptive teachings telling you otherwise. This is what brings God’s anger upon the rebellious! (7) Don’t listen to them or live like them at all. (8) Once your life was full of sin’s darkness, but now you have the very light of our Lord shining through you because of your union with him. Your mission is to live as children flooded with his revelation-light! (9) And the supernatural fruits of his light will be seen in you—goodness, righteousness, and truth. (10) Then you will learn to choose what is beautiful to our Lord. (11) And don’t even associate with the servants of darkness because they have no fruit in them; instead, reveal truth to them. (12) The very things they do in secret are too vile and filthy to even mention. (13) Whatever the revelation-light exposes, it will also correct, and everything that reveals truth is light to the soul. (14) This is why the Scripture says. “Arise, you sleeper! Rise up from the dead and the Anointed One will shine his light into you!” (15-16) So be very careful how you live, not being like those with no understanding, but live honorably with true wisdom, for we are living in evil times. Take full advantage of every day as you spend your life for his purposes. (17) And don’t live foolishly for then you will have discernment to fully understand God’s will. (18) And don’t get drunk with wine, which is rebellion; instead be filled with the fullness of the Holy Spirit. (19) And your hearts will overflow with a joyful song to the Lord Jehovah. Keep speaking to each other with words of Scripture, singing the Psalms with praises and spontaneous songs given by the Spirit! (20) Always give thanks to Father God for every person he brings into your life in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (21) And out of your reverence for Christ be supportive of each other in love.
(Ephesians 5:6–21 TPT)
Prayed…
Father, we exalt and magnify You this morning
Thank You for the blood that was shed on the cross for us
We lift and magnify Your name, Jesus!
You are so faithful, and Your blood is working for us today
Reveal unto us the truth of Your Word
Grant unto us a greater revelation in the days that are to come, Lord
We call for a greater awakening, Father
Yes, we will move from one degree of glory to another
Strengthen us to fulfill Your perfect will through us
We lift You up and magnify who You are
Thank You for Your goodness, for Your glory, and for Your grace
You are the same yesterday, today, and forevermore
We put our hope and our trust in You, Lord
No matter what the circumstances are, we know You are good to us
You have said that all things work together for our good, and we thank You for it
Yes, You are turning those situations around
Father, we thank and praise You today
We lift up our voices up to You, because You are so good
You are a miracle worker, that is who You are Lord
A Word of the Lord came forth…
We will not be shaken, for things will be shaken, but My Church shall not be shaken. Things around My Church, things around individuals in My Church or My body, shall not be shaken, but things around shall be shaken. There will be some shaking up and shaking out, and there will be some turns, and some changes made, but My body, My Church will not be shaken, shaken up or shaken out. For My plan, My purpose, and My will shall be walked out in these days. For these are My days, this is My highway, this is My plan, these are My plans for you, and they are good, and things will work, change, be new. For these are new days, saith the Lord.
Continued Praying…
We look up to where our help comes from, Lord
Yes, we will keep our eyes lifted up
Thank You that Your word is true, Father
Calling for an increase of heavens plans, today
We lift these times up, and we declare that it will work out
Things that were broken are being restored
Father, we call for all things to be worked out for our good
You are working on our behalf and we thank You for it, Father
We look up to You, and You are where our help comes from
