Pastor Jacob Franklin

Joy Comes In The Morning! (Psalm 30:5) Give Thanks To The LORD Because He Is Good, Because His Mercy Endures Forever! (Psalm 118:1) Count It All Joy! when you are tested in different ways. knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won't lack anything! (James 1:4) As we trust God in times of difficulty, He gives us crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of [tears of] grief and clothes of praise, instead of a spirit of weakness [heaviness]. We become oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, so that God might display His Glory! (Isaiah 61:3) Pray this prayer with me: Father, I thank You for loving me and caring for me. I trust You and Your protection, Your healing, Your deliverance and Your will for my life. I give You all the glory honor and the praise. I humbly pray, in Jesus' Name, Amen. Blessings people of God and I hope this day is blessed day for you filled ...

We Get Knocked Down, But We Are Not Destroyed ! In every way we're troubled on every side, but we aren't crushed by our troubles. We're frustrated, but we don't give up. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed! (2 Corinthians 4:9) God Is Our Refuge And Strength, A Very Present Help In Times Of Trouble ! (Psalm 46:1) The One Who Loves Us Gives Us An Overwhelming Victory In All Difficulties ! (Romans 8:37) Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean He no longer loves us, if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? (As the Scriptures say, "For Your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep"), despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us! (Romans 8:35-36) God loved the world this way: He gave His only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will not d...

Give Your Entire Attention To What God Is Doing Right Now , and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes! (Matthew 6:34 MSG) Think On These Things ! You'll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—The Best, NOT the Worst! The Beautiful, NOT the Ugly; Things To Praise, NOT things to curse! Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into His Most Excellent Harmonies! (Philippians 4:8) If you want your future to improve, it is first necessary to change what you think and see yourself to be. In order to change your life, you must consistently think, speak and take actions that are in line with your “God” given identity!( Jeremiah 29:11) God is Able to do Exceeding Abundantly above all that you ask or think, according to His Power that works in you! (Ephesians 3:20) Pray this prayer with...

Suffering Won't Last Forever ! (1 Peter 5:10) You're not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It's the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The Suffering Won't Last Forever! (1 Peter 5:8-10) Let God work His Will in you. Yell a loud NO to the Devil and watch him scamper [RUN]! Say a quiet yes to God and He'll be there in no time! (James 4:7-8) God Has The Last Word ! It won't be long before our generous God who has great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, He does! (1 Peter 5:11) Anyone who has ever attempted to live by faith has experienced delays. There is a due season for everything and when we understand that, it eliminates the frustration. (Galatians 6:9) Many things people have believed God for healing, finances, restoration, job promotion, a godly mate and it seemed like it would never come to pass, so t...

You Win The Victory Over Satan, Because Of The Blood Of The Lamb And The Word Of Your Testimony ! (Revelation 12:11) I've told you this so that My peace will be with you. In the world you'll have trouble. But cheer up! I have overcome the world!" (John 16:33) In All Things We Are More Than Conquerors Through Him Who Loved Us ! (Romans 8:37) It’s hard to see the victory God has prepared, when we’re in the middle of difficulty. Although we may have a hard time seeing how God can turn a bad situation around for our good (Romans 8:28), we have trust that God is in control and God is willing and able to give victory! As born again believers, we’ve already won the ultimate victory! (John 3:16) Pray this prayer with me : Father, I will remain steadfast, unwavering, persistent, committed and dedicated in my faith, because I know at the end, my victory is guaranteed! Father, I believe in You, I trust Your will for my life and I thank You that my steps are ordered by You. I hu...

Blessed Are Those Who Endure, When They Are Tested! When They Pass The Test, They Will Receive The Crown Of Life That God Has Promised To Those Who Love Him! (James 1:12) Don't allow what you're going through, discourage or distract you away from God’s plan for you! (Romans 8:28) No matter what’s ahead, stay focused on God! Be Very Happy When You Are Tested In Different Ways ! Knowing this, that the testing of your faith develops perseverance! Let perseverance finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing! (James 1:2-4) Perseverance means no matter what's going on, be persistence, continue, keep at it, keep on trying, stick with it, never give up, etc...! I know how great this makes you feel, even though you have to put up with every kind of aggravation in the meantime. Pure gold put in the fire comes out of it proved pure; genuine faith put through this suffering comes out proved genuine. When Jesus wraps this all up, it's your faith, ...

If God Brought You To It, God's Willing & Able To Bring You Through It ! Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner! (1 Peter 4:13-14 MSG) I Have Opened A Door For You That No One Can Close ! You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me! "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you!” So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper!" (Hebrews 13:5-6) If God has made a way before, if God has ever opened a door, if God has ever healed your body, if God has ever shown up right on time, He can and He’s willing to do it again! Whatever you need from God, He can do it! Whatever you’re going through, prepare for victory, because God can fix it and God Is Faithful! Pray this prayer with me : Father, Thank You for my life, for my days of ...