"All Used Up" by ValiantVal

THE GOD WHO RESTORES WHAT WAS LOST There are moments in life when we feel like we've lost our edge our motivation, our purpose, our joy, or even something tangible like a job or relationship. The man in 2 Kings 6 was simply trying to help build a new space when his borrowed axe head flew into the water. It wasn't his tool, and now it was gone, a simple yet overwhelming problem. But instead...

Thank You for our Song Lord  Miriam sang to them: “Sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea.” - Exodus 15:21 All Prayed Up: Heavenly Father, We come before you with hearts full of gratitude and joy, ready to sing praises to your name. You are the source of all beauty, love, and goodness in our lives, and we long to lift our voices in song to glor...

Feeling Better - Thank You Lord  25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” - John 11:25-26  26The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27For he “has put everything under his feet.” - 1 Corinthians 15:26:27  20But our citizenship is in heaven. And...

The Lord Our Righteousness  In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior. - Jeremiah 23:6  In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior. - Jeremiah 33:16  All Prayed Up: Heavenly Father, We come before you w...

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. - 1 John 1:5  Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. - 1 John 4:8  Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. - Psalms 34:8  God is Faithful : The Lord is unwavering in His promises and commitments; His faithful...

but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. - 1 Peter 1:19  Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. - Acts 20:25 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, s...

This is My Exodus  Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” - Exodus 4:12  Exodus 4:12 contains valuable lessons and guidance that we can apply to our lives. Here are some key teachings we can glean from this verse: Trust in Divine Guidance : The verse reminds us to trust that God will provide us with the words to speak when we face challenges or uncertainties. It teaches us...

He Does the Impossible  Matthew 19:26: “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”  Mark 10:27: “With men it is impossible, but not with God.”  Luke 1:37: “With God nothing will be impossible.”  Luke 18:27: “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” Making the Impossible POSSIBLE:  Divine Intervention : The Lord can intervene in human affairs to brin...

You are on His mind "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10  Y - Yielded O - Obedient U - Used Yielded: Signifying your willingness to surrender your will to God and be open to His guidance. Obedient: Emphasizing the importance of obeying God's commands an...

I Am that I Am  He added, " I am the God of your father, the God of Abrah am , the God of I saac, and the God of Jacob." Then Moses h i d h i s face, because he was afra i d to look at God. - Exodus 3:6  God spoke to Moses and sa i d to h i m, " I am the Lord. - Exodus 6:2  The phrase "I AM that I AM" is a significant statement made by God in the Bible, specifically in the...

Thank You For Provisions Lord  In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. - Proverbs 16:9 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:7  All Prayed Up: Heavenly Father, As we stand on the threshold of a new week, we come before you with hearts full of hope and expectance, for we know that you are a God of mighty miracles. We lift up our n...

I Can Do All Things Through Him Who Strengthens Me  Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. - 2 Corinthians 5:17  the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. - 1 John 2:6  Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. - 1 Corinthians 11:1   All Prayed up: Mighty and Merciful Fa...

I Want To Be More Like You Jesus  Everyone whom the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me I will never send away. - John 6:37  All Prayed Up:  Dear Heavenly Father, Just as I am, I come before you, Lord, with a heart full of gratitude and awe. I thank you for your boundless love and grace, for you accept me exactly as I am, with all my imperfections and flaws. In your presen...

An Empty Place… Where Would I Be?  “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” - Psalm 33:20-22 All Prayed Up:  Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you with a heart filled with gratitude and humility, for I know that I was once in a hopeless place,...

You’re Blessed  He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they w...

A Prayer of Faith in Time of Distress  PSALMS 6 A psalm of David. 1 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. 3My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long? 4Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love. 5Among the dead no one proclaims your name. Who praises...

Can You Wear White After Labor Day?  You. Be. You.   Labor - work, make great effort, to exert one's powers of body or mind especially with painful or strenuous effort 77 occurrences in the Bible  Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the d...

We Must Discipline Ourselves to Spend Time with Him  Do two men walk together unless they have made an appointment? - Amos 3:3  All Prayed Up: Heavenly Father, We come before you today, seeking your guidance and strength as we meditate on the words of Amos 3:3: "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" Lord, we desire to walk with you in perfect agreement and alignment, for you ar...

3 Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance, character, and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. - Romans 5:3-5 All Prayed Up:  Heavenly Father, We come before you today in awe of your divine character, for you are the...

May We Always Remember You Lord  remember - recall call to mind think of put a name to don’t forget be sure be certain make sure that you 253 occurrences in the Bible  5 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. 6 Remember , Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. - Psalm 25:6-7 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the...

Pray for Open Doors  Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. - Colossians 4:6  All Prayed Up: Gracious Creator, We come before you with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, seeking your guidance and wisdom as we navigate the pathways of life. Your word reminds us in Colossians 4:6 to let our conversations be full of grace a...

God Is the Source of Wisdom  All Prayed Up:  Heavenly Father, With reverence and humility, we approach your presence, recognizing the profound truth contained in Proverbs 21 about the power of our words. Lord, we acknowledge that our mouths and tongues hold great influence over our lives and the lives of those around us. We ask for your guidance and strength to guard our mouths and tongues. Help u...

Don’t Be Stubborn If People Can’t See What God Is Doing 1For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There’ll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by then it’ll be too late to help them. 2When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans. 3If you love wisdom, you’ll delight your parents, but you’ll destroy their trust if you run...

The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church.  Through our union with Christ we too have been claimed by God as his own inheritance. Before we were even born, he gave us our destiny ; that we would fulfill the plan of God who always accomplishes every purpose and plan in his heart. - Ephesians 1:11 Heavenly Father, With hearts full of awe and gratitude...

Pray Always  be unceasing and persistent in prayer; - 1 Thessalonians 5:17  All Prayed Up: Heavenly Father, As we step into the last week of August, we come before you with hearts filled with gratitude for the journey you've led us on throughout this month. We acknowledge your sovereignty and wisdom that have guided us thus far, and we seek your continued presence as we move forward. Lord, we...