Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 (NKJV) Persistent feelings are signs and symptoms of what’s going on in the deepest beliefs of your heart.   Sometimes feelings are fleeting—they can come and go depending on how much sleep you’ve had, what you’re thinking about or what you’ve eaten that day. But other feelings run deeper. You can’t just ignore these persistent feelings and pretend they aren’t there. They aren’t just going to go away.   If you feel like you can’t stand your spouse and that feeling keeps coming up, it’s an issue. If you feel like you’re never going to get ahead and you’re probably always going to struggle to make ends …

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Matthew 28:18 (NKJV) Your heart gives birth to your future. This is why you need to be careful what seeds you plant in your heart.   So, how do you plant things in your heart? One way is through your focus. Your heart is like soil; it grows whatever you put in it. If you plant both carrot and thistle seeds in your garden, the ground will indiscriminately provide moisture and nutrients to both. Your heart is the same. No wonder the Bible tells us to guard the soil of our hearts! You need to focus on good things, and if you focus on God’s …

The good man from his inner good treasure flings forth good things, and the evil man out of his inner evil storehouse flings forth evil things. Matthew 12:35 (AMPC) When things go wrong in our lives, sometimes it’s just because we live in an imperfect world. But we also have to realize the power of our beliefs… instead of always fighting the devil or asking God, “Why are You doing this to me?”   God wants to see you blessed. He’s not doing things to hurt you, He isn’t reluctant to help, and you’re not at the mercy of the devil. Jesus stripped him of all power, but he’ll use your power against you if you let him—the power of your beliefs.   Sometimes we …

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:34 (NKJV) Do you often get worried or anxious about the future? Jesus addressed this in our verse today.   He knows you’re going to think about the details of everyday life such as what you’ll eat, drink and wear, but you don’t have to worry. He said, “That is what pagans are always looking for; your Heavenly Father knows that you need them all. Set your heart on the kingdom and his goodness, and all these things will come to you as a matter of course” (vv. 32–34, PHILLIPS).   Now, what does it mean to “seek first the kingdom”? Most …

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 1 John 5:4 (NKJV) Christians have the habit of making God’s Word religious. We relegate it to a bunch of rules and regulations, do’s and don’ts. The problem is that when we limit it in this way, we strip it of its awesome power to transform our lives.   God’s Word is powerful. It contains truths that have the potential to change the course of your life. Faith in God’s Word is what brings God’s promises into your life. This faith gives you victory over emotional ups and downs, relationship troubles, financial problems, sickness, disease and everything else that comes your way.   Faith in His …