“I lift my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.” (Psalm 143:6,8,10 NLT) PRAYER: I lift my hands and my heart to You, Abba Father, in prayer. I thirst for You as a parched land thirsts for rain. I need You. Your love

Let's revisit decision making! Don’t be quick to say yes. While what you’re being asked to do may be a good thing you need to make sure it’s a God thing. In other words, is it your assignment? Many good things can be distractions and detours taking you off course. Even the simplest requests should be taken to God before responding. “Is there anyone here who, planning to build a new house, doesn’t first sit down and figure the cost so you’ll know if you can complete it? If you

A great reminder that we don't have to jockey for position or try to make things happen. You don't have to ask for opportunities. Just be faithful right where you are, doing what God called you to do. Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.” “Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” (1 Samuel 16:11 NLT) You don't even

"And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint." (Galatians 6:9 AMPC) You are not an accident! You have not missed what God has for you! (You might want to say that out loud!) If you're still here, reading this, then there is still something for you to do. Ask God to show you what it is then do it. You are not too old and it's

"Set your gaze on the path before you. With fixed purpose, looking straight ahead, ignore life’s distractions. Watch where you’re going! Stick to the path of truth, and the road will be safe and smooth before you." (Proverbs 4:25-26 TPT) Where you're focused is the direction you will move in. Make sure you're focused on where you're trying to get to, where God wants you to be, doing what He wants you to do! Take a moment and evaluate. Questions to consider when pondering or e

"You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. You’re blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. That’s right—you don’t go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set; Then I’d never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel. I thank you for speak

Father in the Name of Jesus I thank You that you have given us the power to bless one another and I take authority over all the curses that have been launched against anyone that read this and I break the power of those curses. I break the power over negative thoughts, words, and actions. After today they have no power because in Your Name I bless these, Your people. I declare: You are Created in God’s image so you have everything you need to walk successfully in every area o

“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, And Your faithfulness every night." (Psalm 92:1-2 NKJV) “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (I Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV) Giving thanks is my act of worship. I can worship because I love my Abba Father. Even when things aren't going the way I'd like for them to go I know that He loves me. He is workin

"I give you a new commandment: that you should love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too should love one another. By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves]." (John 13:34‭-‬35 AMPC) Jesus commanded us to love and said we would be identified as His disciples by our love. Let's ask ourselves: What do people see, Disciples or Pharisees, when they see me? Are we reflecting the love of

"I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for." (Jeremiah 29:10‭b-‬11 MSG) God is preparing you for what He's prepared for you while preparing them to receive you. Trust His process and timing. "God proves to be good to the man who passionately waits, to the woman who diligently seeks. It’s a good thing to quietly h

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION - LET'S DIG INTO THE WORD! “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17 NKJV) The more Word we hear, the stronger our faith grows. The stronger our faith the more equipped we are to face whatever comes. Today, let's do something different: I have shared a Scripture and a question for us to reflect on. Please take some time to read the Word then: 1. Talk to God about this Scripture and how it impacts your life. 2. Ask Him

"What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?]" (Romans 8:31 AMPC) Don't allow the enemy, or people, to abort, define, or diminish your purpose. You were created on purpose for purpose by a God of purpose! Walk boldly in it! "The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:6‭, ‬8 AMPC) Reme

"TO EVERYTHING there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven." (Ecclesiastes 3:1 AMPC) I've been thinking about transitions and want to share some thoughts. I pray they will be an encouragement to all of us. "A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure." (Proverbs 16:9 AMPC) Transitions are necessary but usually avoided, sometimes at all costs. We're so comfortable with the familiar and find it hard to let go. Someti

Worth revisiting: “We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.” (II Corinthians 4:7-9 NLT) Jesus shines in us and through

Forgiveness doesn't mean we pick up where we left off or that things will be the same. While they can be that's not always how it works out. Forgiveness means forgiveness. It doesn't come with automatic reconnection. Forgiveness and reconnection are not synonymous. Sometimes they work together and sometimes, most times, they don't. Be at peace with this. #LeisaWilkins #EncouragementInTheWord Be Encouraged! ❤ www.leisawilkins.com

"Out of the same mouth we pour out words of praise one minute and curses the next. My brothers and sisters, this should never be! Would you look for olives hanging on a fig tree or go to pick figs from a grapevine? Is it possible that fresh and bitter water can flow out of the same spring? So neither can a bitter spring produce fresh water." (James 3:10‭-‬12 TPT) We must share responsibly. If we say we're believers then we should assess our social media from time to time to m

Worth revisiting: When we’re tempted to think more or less of ourselves than we should, we are to think of how great God is and that we are made in His image. When we tend to feel bad about ourselves because of our human weaknesses, we must remember to see ourselves as God sees us because of the blood of Jesus. We must align ourselves with what the Word says about us and not what the world says about us. It’s easy when we fail to become critical, judgmental, or condemning o

"What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?]" (Romans 8:31 AMPC) My ministry page has been restricted because it went against community standards. Of course I've not been told what "standards" it went against! I'm pretty sure this Facebook community has no standards since porn, profanity, bullying, misinformation, propaganda, and so much more runs rampant throughout it. I guess sharing Jesus, sh

I really can't say it any better than this! Today is my husband’s birthday and I thank God for him. I'm thankful for this man of God that is my covering and the keeper of my heart. I have been blessed. (And so has he!! Although I'm sure he wonders at times! LOL!) I cover him with the Psalms 91 & 103. Keep him close to You Abba, be his shelter and his strength. Keep him safe and satisfy him with long life. Bless him with good health. Renew him. Revitalize him. Refresh him. Res

Worth revisiting: ALWAYS CHOOSE LOVE! For believers, love is a command, not a suggestion. It begins with loving God and moves to loving others. Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39 MSG) As believers, walking in love does not come with an asterisk for exceptions just like