If you read my 2012 New Year’s message you will remember I shared that this year 2012 will be a powerful year…and it was. I don’t need to go into detail because we lived it… so you know.
The word for this year 2013 is PROMISES….the promises of God! Those who are Gods children will experience supernatural answers to their prayers. God is going to make His presence known in you and through you!!! You will be a beacon…a light in a dark world. The Christ in you will shine bright as you are blessed others will see this light and be draw to our Lord and Savior. You don’t have to go around yelling Jesus…the life you live in Him will exemplify and accomplish that.
Starting…well right now… and throughout all of 2013 you will need to do a few things. The main thing is….WALK WITH THE LORD EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY…FROM THE TIME YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING TO THE TIME YOU GO TO BED. Keep your mind on Christ. It’s all about God anyway…our whole lives. Surrender all of you! Pray without ceasing. Make a new commitment to keep God in the forefront of your life. Exhibit the fruits of the spirit 24/7. Operate in love with everyone. Don’t leave God out of your daily activities. Mumble God under your breath. Let it be more of Him less of you! Do what He said do…Do what He tells you to!
STAND ON THE PROMISES OF GOD!!!!! How? Know what they are and TRUST IN THE LORD…HAVE FAITH. The only way you can accomplish this is to know the Holy Bible and meditate on the scriptures and HIDE Gods word deep in your heart!!!!!
THE PROMISES OF GOD! THE PROMISES OF GOD! THE PROMISES OF GOD! THE PROMISES OF GOD!
Either you’re going to believe Gods word or not. Either you’re going to trust Him or not. Either you’re going to live and submit yourself to His way and will or not. Either you’re going to be hot and not lukewarm or not.
This year 2013 is a time to make changes in our lives to truly live for Christ. We are the Children of God…How great and incredible is that? And as His children He has given us His word to sustain us while we wait for our new wonderful life with Him. Let’s take full advantage of ALL God has promised us. If we are to understand even the smallest of portion of our God we must know who He is and this can only be accomplished if….we study the bible and believe it…..and…depend on the Holy Spirit who lives inside of us to instruct and guide us.
THE PROMISES OF GOD! THE PROMISES OF GOD! THE PROMISES OF GOD! THE PROMISES OF GOD!
This portion of my message for 2013 is for those who are not a Christian…a Jesus Christ follower…born again….saved.
I know you’ve heard the name Jesus and know some stuff about Him. I don’t know what else to say to you. It’s your choice to believe the stories and information you’ve heard about Jesus Christ. My little words here aren’t going to do much because I’m just a human like you. I came to know and submit myself to Jesus because I felt empty inside and I felt this hunger to know… why was I here on this earth… and what was my purpose? I also had lots of bad things happen to me…I guess just everyday life’s problems and I needed help. I tried many things and looked into other beliefs for relief, but it wasn’t until I called on the name and believe in Jesus…that I receive the peace of mind that my desperate soul needed for relief!!!!!! Do I still have troubles? Yes… but… now I have help and strength available to me 24/7 and I’m NOT afraid to die because I KNOW I’m going to heaven!!! I’m 100% positive!!! Please check out my Youtube video where I go into detail about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_xOxbh9CuA
This year is going to have many challenges because it has been said that… in the last days there will be terrible times (2 Timothy 3:1). Do you need Help? Jesus is the answer.
My New Year’s prayer:
Father God,
I come before you with deep concern and passion in my heart for your creations here on earth. We need you so much. Lord I thank you for creating us and giving us life. I thank you for your love. I know you know all that we are going through and I thank you for the promises you gave us in your word. Please help us to remember your promises.
For your children…please help us this year to be all that you want us to be and use us as we are available to you for service. Please help us with our health, our finances, our children, and our safety. Help us to remember that there are guardian angels doing your bidding and watching over us. Lord I pray that will we be thankful for all the miracles you do for us every single day. Lord I pray we will not get all caught up over trying to understand your ways…but that we will learn to trust in you!!
For those who don’t believe in you… I pray that they will have an open heart and be lead to the good news of what you can give them which is the promise of eternal life and your amazing grace through your Son Jesus.
Lord… be with us through every second of this year 2013. Protect us from the devils evil devices and tricks. Forgive us Lord! Lord we humble ourselves and we ask you to heal our land. We turn our eyes to you and ask you to have mercy on us. We love you!
I ask these things in the name of your Son…Jesus Christ…Amen!
Here’s a promise to get you started: So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) NLT
God bless you and Happy New year!
Feb 01, 2013 @ 07:04:00
I think that I’m gonna die of awesomeness of this message!
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Feb 01, 2013 @ 07:39:49
God bless you and keep you!
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Jan 07, 2013 @ 01:25:54
I really thank God for using you to reach me with that powerful message. What a clear picture of my life this year, i bless the Lord for his promises, my prayer is for me to live a righteous life throughout.
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Jan 14, 2013 @ 09:56:39
Dear Rachel…So glad the message blessed you. This will be a good year for you because God will be in it. As you put Him first you WILL see the Lord really blessing you spiritually and in your everyday living needs. Hold on to those promises God made to us! Trust God and have lots of faith and you WILL have a testimony on December 31, 2013. Be very careful of the enemys little plans to trip you up this year. Keep Him out of your head. Fill your brain with the promises and keep your mind on Jesus. Keep your heart clean. You will be OK. Trust your Father God.
God bless you and keep you!
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Jan 17, 2013 @ 08:16:40
I live to encourage others, I want everyone to be so blessed of God. God has all the answers for your life and you are starting this year out in the right direction. God bless you Rachel as you have set you mind into seeking to please and obey our Lord!
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Jan 01, 2013 @ 21:04:54
I was really blessed to find your prayer for new years,I thank God for giving you the spirit to share and encourage many.It was a blessing to me and I have passed it on to many.YOU ARE BLESSES AND HIGHLY FAVORED.Keep on allowing God to use you thank you very much stay blessed .
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Jan 02, 2013 @ 08:28:24
Thank you for your encouraging words and for passing this on. I praise God for this ability to write. ( Read my blog…I am stupid) I’m so amazed as I never thought…me…writing? Only God can do this miracle in my life! I love Him so. God bless you and keep you in this new year 2013.
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Jan 01, 2013 @ 09:21:56
this is powerfull thank you man of god
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Jan 02, 2013 @ 08:30:48
My husband is so sweet to put my blog out there. Love that man!! God bless you!
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Dec 29, 2012 @ 13:07:04
Happy New Year 2013
God I Thank You for allowing me to live to see another day, another New Year. With all that is within me I say, Thank You Jesus. I praise You. I bless Your Holy name. You are the reason that I am alive today. You are Life, my Living Water, and Living Bread. You alone are God, my Father, the Great I Am, God Almighty. You are the Head of my life, the breath that I breathe, the beat of my heart, and the length of my days. You are Lord, the only true and living God, and I am so in love with You.
God I come asking in Jesus’ name, “Let this be the best year ever for me, and each year following even better. Step in my life and perfect the things that concern You and I. Teach me discipline in every area of my life. Bless my spiritual walk with You. May our relationship flourish, grow deeper, richer, and sweeter. Bless me physically. Teach me how and cause me to take care of me (body, mind, heart, soul, and spirit) in an excellent way that brings You glory.
Bless my finances and cause me to prosper. Teach me how to tithe not only with money, but also with my time and talents. Make me an excellent wise steward over all You have and will bless me with. Bless me to prosper and continue to grow intellectually as well as spiritually. Help me to keep my focus on You and what You have called me to do. Bless me to become all that You created me to be. Make me a success in Christ Jesus.
Teach me time management and organization skills. Teach me how to prioritize and organize my life. God help me get and keep my priorities in order. Teach me to value the time You have given me and not waste it so that I will accomplish all that needs to be done in my life, family, career, home, and for You in an excellent and timely manner. God get my life, family, and home in order. Show me what is and what is not important in my life. Show me what I need to be concerned about and what I don’t need to be concerned about. God, please do not let me waste the time that You have blessed me with.
Teach me how and help me to block out the negative, the voices of the enemy that come to discourage, deceive, and destroy the dreams that You have given me. Lord teach me how to spiritually silence the dream killers, the lies, and the deceit of those who come to get my focus off of You and what You have called and told me to do. Most importantly teach me how to enjoy life the way You meant life to be enjoyed by me. In all things teach me how to give thanks. And remind me that all things will work out for my good because I love You and I am called according to Your purpose.
Encourage me, help me, strengthen me, and show me how to walk in the character of Christ Jesus. Let the life that I live exemplify Jesus’ life. Give me understanding of Your Word and strengthen me to be a doer of Your Word. Let the favor, wisdom, peace, and protection of God rest in and upon my life for the rest of my life. God I ask all these things so that I may be blessed and be a blessing. God all that I have asked of You in this prayer please do the same for all those I love and care about, all those who love and care about me, and the writer of this prayer. Amen, So Be It, And It Is So!”
*Pass This New Year Prayer On To All Those You Love & Care About!
Happy New Year 2013!
Encourager Linda Flagg, LM, CS
Christian Life Coach & Youth Minister
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Dec 29, 2012 @ 14:36:28
Did you write this prayer? Thank you for sharing it. Many people are seeking to make a new commitment for this new year and this is a great prayer. God bless you and Happy New Year too. May you help many out of their troubles and help set them on a sure path to wholeness! In Jesus name! Amen.
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Dec 31, 2012 @ 18:51:38
This New Year prayer is a prayer I wrote not only for me, but for all God’s children who are seeking to be encouraged in their walk with God.
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Dec 31, 2012 @ 20:02:19
I pray that people will humble themselves and meditate on your prayer. It’s blessed. I can tell your heart is sincere in your desire to please our Lord. Some people just don’t know how or what to pray…this is a good prayer to pray from ones own heart. Thanks
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Dec 27, 2012 @ 19:03:18
This is so on point. Thanks for taking the time to share. It definitely is in line with my thoughts of late! God bless you. Happy new year 😎
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Dec 29, 2012 @ 14:44:04
I believe those who have spiritual ear will hear. God is speaking very loud and it’s up to us to tune in and obey. So thankful you heard His voice. God bless you and keep you and your family safe in 2013 in Jesus name.
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Jan 02, 2013 @ 08:33:48
Thank you for the words of encouragment and blessing. God bless and keep you!
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Jan 06, 2013 @ 17:25:28
Michelle, You Are So Welcome.
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