PastorEric 31May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

John‬ 14:25-26‬ KJV‬‬

“These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

My take for today:

Lord, bring it to my mind all that I have learned.

My prayer:

O Lord, as I lift my voice in prayer this morning, bring back all I have learned from the scriptures to advance the kingdom of Jesus Christ through the comfort of the Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

PastorEric 30May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

2 Kings‬ 6:17‬ KJV‬‬

“And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.”

My take for today:

Lord, open my eyes and let me see.

My prayer:

Lord, God of all, open my eyes to see beyond the natural to comprehend and appreciate the multitude of your protective angels surrounding me day and night.  Father, I thank you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 29May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

John‬ 17:1-3‬ KJV‬‬

“These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”

My take for today:

Share the power of God in Christ.

My prayer:

The God above other gods, I worship you, this morning, for giving me power above other gods through knowing you the True God, and Jesus Christ. Lord, help me share your love and goodness in the blessed name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

PastorEric 28May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

1 Thessalonians‬ 5:16-18‬ KJV‬‬

"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

My take for today:

This is a new day and a new beginning.

My prayer:

Father, I thank you for yesterday and welcome the freshness of this day. O Lord, help me in earnest to maintain the freshness of this day in prayer, praise, and worship, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen

PastorEric 27May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Exodus‬ 31:17‬ KJV‬‬

“It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.”

My take for today:

Lord, refresh me.

My prayer:

Lord, I come to you this morning feeling down in my spirit, tired, and exhausted. Father, as I begin to pray, fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit and let me be refreshed in Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 26May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Psalm‬ 122:6-8‬ KJV‬‬

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.”

My take for today:

Lord, let your peace be upon my family.

My prayer:

Jehovah Shalom, as I begin to pray, this morning, Lord, rain down your peace on me, family and friends. And now, Lord, use me as a peace dispenser today; in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 25May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Matthew‬ 8:1-3‬ KJV

“When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”

My take for today:

The Lord makes whole again.

My prayer:

Jehovah Rapha, I come in the name of Jesus Christ in the atmosphere of redemption, resting in the foundation of the blood of Jesus Christ. Lord, as I begin to pray, repair every part of my body affected by sin, and make me completely healed. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 24May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Isaiah‬ 53:3-5‬ KJV‬‬

“He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

My take for today:

Be healed by the stripes of Jesus Christ.

My prayer:

Father, I come against the spirit and power of cancer in the name of Jesus Christ.  O Lord, as I begin to pray, let the voice and blood of Jesus Christ be our answer,in Jesus’ name, Amen.

PastorEric 23May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Jeremiah‬ 17:14‬ KJV‬‬

“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”

My take for today:

Heal me, O Lord.

My prayer:

Lord, I come to you this morning, asking for the healing of my sickness that is beyond the abilities of doctors to heal. O Lord, touch me and heal me, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 22May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Genesis‬ 1:1-3‬ KJV‬‬

“In the beginning, God created heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”

My take for today:

Lord, let your light shine on me.

My prayer:

Father, you spoke this world into existence at the beginning of time. You declared let there be stability and light in the midst of disorderliness and darkness. Now Lord,  speak order and light in me so that my light will shine and humanity will see your glory in me. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 21May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

John‬ 11:41-44‬ KJV‬‬

“Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, loose him, and let him go.”

My take for today:

Loose me and let me go.

My prayer:

Lord, I come with my present and future being threatened by my past, trying to lessen the effects of Christ's redemption in my spirit, soul, and body. As I begin to pray, O Lord, let the voice and the power of the blood of Christ be my answer, saying: loose him and let him go, in Jesus Christ's name. Amen.

PastorEric 20May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Psalm‬ 1:1-3‬ KJV

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; And in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; His leaf also shall not wither.  And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”

My take for today:

There is power in meditating on the Word of God.

My prayer:

Father, I thank you for the richness and empowerment of meditation of the scriptures to overcome the craftiness of the evil one. Lord, help me to meditate on your word day and night to excel and to glorify your name. In the precious name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

PastorEric 19May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Psalm‬ 127:1-2‬ KJV‬‬

Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: Except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: For so he giveth his beloved sleep.

My take for today:

The Lord builds, protects, and provides for my family.

My prayer:

Father, you declared in Your Word that unless You watch over the city of Your people, it is not secured. And that it is vain to wake up early and eat the bread of sorrow. Lord, I turn over the building, protection, and provision for my children, brothers, sisters, and those you have called into fellowship to You today; in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 18May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Ephesians‬ 2:8-10‬ KJV‬‬

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

My take for today:

Saved by Grace alone.

My prayer:

Father, let me say thank you for washing me in the blood of Jesus Christ and granting me the status of sonship in Christ to live a life of redemption. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 17May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Deuteronomy‬ 5:6-10‬ KJV‬‬

I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. Thou shalt have none other gods before me. Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

My take for today:

I pray for mercy.

My prayer:

Father, I come to you today asking for your hand of mercy to rest upon me, my family,  and loved ones: past, present, and future generations. Lord, let mercy rain on us from the crown of our heads to the soles of our feet, affecting our minds, souls, bodies, internal organs, blood system, and skeletal system, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 16May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

1 John 4:4 KJV

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.

My take for today:

Greater is He that is in me than the devil in the world.

My prayer:

Father, I thank you for your help in times of struggle in our spirit, soul, and body to combat the tactics of a leviathan whose mission is to kill, steal and destroy that which you have given us from the inception of creation. Lord, thank you for the power of the Holy Spirit that makes the incarnation of Jesus Christ possible. Amen.

PastorEric 15May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

James‬ 1:3-4‬ KJV‬

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

My take for today:

Lord help me in times of temptation.

My prayer:

Father, I thank You for the power of Your amazing grace to quell the raging sea of doubts and frustration that rupture during the time of trials. Lord, help me remember, and stand fearlessly in the statement of Your love that You will never leave me nor forsake me, and allow patience to have a perfect way in me so that I will entirely lack nothing in Christ. In the name of Jesus Christ,  Amen.

PastorEric 14May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

John‬ 8:31-36‬ KJV‬‬

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

My take for today:

Jesus set me free from the world, lust, and the pride of life.

My prayer:

Father, I stand in helplessness under the tyranny and control of the lust of the flesh, the world, and the pride of life, struggling to break their dominion and control over my life. Lord, as declared by Your Son: "whosoever the Son set free is free indeed".  Free me and let me go to serve You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.

PastorEric 13May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Acts‬ 26:13-19‬ KJV‬

At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision.

My take for today:

Live your vision in the issues of life.

My prayer:

God Almighty. I thank You for the heavenly vision. Now, Lord, I cry out for grace to apply it by doing my utmost for Jesus Christ and my best for His Glory. In the precious name of Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen.

PastorEric 12May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Colossians‬ 1:16-17‬ KJV‬‬

For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him: and He is before all things, and by Him, all things consist.

My take for today:

Our GOD is a Sovereign.

My prayer:

Father, I thank You for the knowledge given to me this morning to understand creation in the realm of the Spirit that You made everything, whether throne or dominions, principalities or power, and even the world to come. Moreover, thank You for power over leviathan, the wicked serpent. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 11May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Proverbs‬ 10:22 KJV

The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And He addeth no sorrow with it.

My take for today:

It is a blessing to be used by God.

My prayer:

Father, what a blessing! What an honor!  And what a rich joy! Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your great commission to preach the gospel in this world of evil, deception, hatred, and shamelessness.  In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 10May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Philippians‬ 2:5-8‬ KJV‬‬

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

My take for today:

God is the giver of all good things.

My prayer:

Father, amid Your blessings, keep me clothed in humility, steadfastness, and in giving of thanks and praise to You, realizing You are the giver of all that is good and perfect in Jesus Christ. Amen.

PastorEric 09May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

John‬ 14:12-14‬ KJV‬

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it.

My take for today:

I am grateful for the protective power of the name of Jesus.

My prayer:

Father, let me say thanks for the leverage You have given me over my enemy in victory, in forgiveness, and the healing of my mind, subjecting everything to fall in line with Your Spirit of life in Christ Jesus. Amen.

PastorEric 08May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Hebrews 4:16 KJV

Let us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

My take for today:

God will strengthen me with His right hand of righteousness.

My prayer:

Father, thank You for another day of prayer to obtain mercy and find the grace to go through another day in the land of the living. Lord, I thank You for Your gentle voice saying, I forgive you my son; I will strengthen you and uphold you with My right hand of righteousness in Christ Jesus. Amen.

PastorEric 07May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Isaiah‬ 59:18-19‬ KJV‬‬

According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompense to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence. So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.

My take for today:

The Lord will set a standard for you against the enemy of your spirit, soul, and body.

My prayer:

Father, I thank You for setting a standard with the Blood of Jesus Christ against the Enemy of my soul, whose objective is to make me an ineffective child in Your Kingdom; in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

PastorEric 06May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Revelation 12:11 NIV

They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.

My take for today:

Enter through the Blood into fellowship with God.

My prayer:

Lord, I thank You for another day of reflection on all You have brought me through to comprehend the height, the length, and weight of Your love in fellowship with You in the beauty of peace stemming from the Blood of Jesus Christ into full access to the Holy of Holies as a priest.  For this I say thanks in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

PastorEric 05May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Matthew‬ 11:28-30‬ NIV‬‬

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

My take for today:

God’s Yoke is easy, and His burden is light.

My prayer:

Father, I come to You this morning with my yoke and burdens as You command me to. Now, Lord, make my yoke easier and my  burdens light and teach me of Your gentleness and humility in Jesus Christ.  Amen.

PastorEric 04May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Hebrews‬ 12:15‬ NIV‬‬

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

My take for today:

Reject the spirit of bitterness.

My prayer:

Lord, I thank You for the power of self-deliverance, to bind and root out the spirit of bitterness that destroys others by applying the power of the blood of Jesus Christ, in whose Name I pray.

PastorEric 03May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Colossians 3:13 NIV

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

My take for today:

Forgive others.

My prayer:

Father, I thank You for the power to denounce, reject, and root out the spirit of unforgiveness that leads to bitterness, sickness, and disease. Now, with Your power Lord, I forgive and ask You to be my Jehovah-Rapha. In Jesus Christ, Amen.

PastorEric 02May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

1 Kings‬ 18:21‬ NIV‬‬

Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people said nothing.

My take for today:

Lord save me from two opinions (procrastination).

My prayer:

Lord, help me to keep my mind focused on You, pressing to Your highest calling In Christ with a singleness of mind in Christ Jesus.  Amen.

PastorEric 01May2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Psalms‬ 51:10-15 KJV‬

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.

My take for today:

Create in me a clean heart, O God.

My prayer:

Father, I come to You this morning requesting a clean heart and a right spirit within me to walk in integrity by Your designed will for my life to the glory and praise of Jesus Christ's name.  Amen.