Pastor Jacob Franklin

Those Who Control Their Tongue Will Have A Long Life; Opening Your Mouth Can Ruin Everything ! (Proverbs 13:3 NLT) There Is Life And Death In The Power Of Your Tongue ! (Proverbs 18:21) We all have challenges in life, but we can make them better or worse by the way we think and speak about them. You have the choice to either dread this day or believe God will give you strength today to do whatever you need to do and to do it with joy! Of course we can’t change all of our circumstances into pleasant ones by making positive confessions, but we can have victory over them if we keep our eyes on God! (Matthew 14:30-31) No matter the challenge you face or will face, trust God’s will and speak life and words that uplift and encourage. In order to remain encouraged, you must strengthen yourself through prayer and building up your faith by reading the Word of God. Go to a good church regularly, a Bible-believing church, one that’s truly a place of fellowship and encouragement. As you underst...

Sow God Seeds, To Guarantee A Good {Future} Harvest ! Make no mistake about this: You can never make a fool out of God. Whatever you plant is what you'll harvest! (Galatians 6:7 GW) Do Not Get Tired Of Doing What Is Good ! At just the right time, we will reap a harvest of blessing, if we don't give up! (Galatians 6:9) As blood bought children of God, we may not always understand everything that happens in life, but we must remain confident we obtain overwhelming victory through Christ, who loved us! (Romans 8:37) We must continue to do right, when wronged, bless, when cursed, love, when hated and pray, when preyed on. (Luke 6:28, John 15:18) I encourage you to keep the faith, keep doing the right thing knowing that in the end God is going to turn things around in your favor! God’s Word To You : “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But be encouraged, because I have overcome the world!" (John 16:...

C ontinue To Press ! Forget the past, look forward to what lies ahead and press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us! (Philippians 3:13-14) Your Best Is Yet To Come ! Don't you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? Run To Win! (1Corinthians 9:24) No matter what's happening today, God has good things in store for your future! God has a plan to take every difficulty, every adversity you go through and supernaturally turn it around and use it to bring you good. (Romans 8:28) God will use those tough times to bring you out stronger, more mature and prepared for promotion! Goodness, mercy, and unfailing love are God’s plan for you, but your “press” needs to be constant, steady and relentless, until you receive the prize and the goal that you’re reaching for—the Victor’s Crown! So, just remember, no matter what, Press On! God’s Word To You : “Forget what happened in t...

No One Who Waits For God Will Ever Be Put To Shame! (Psalm 25:3) God Has A Blessing With Your Name On It ! No good thing will God withhold from those who walk uprightly! (Psalm 84:11) Do you believe God will give you the desires of your heart if you delight in Him? (Psalm 37:4) Even if you do, waiting for them can be painful. But time spent waiting on God, is never wasted time, so don't give up! Don’t stop believing! Stay full of hope and expectation it will bring you great rewards! (Hebrews 10:35) God's power is limitless, so receive God’s unfailing grace & mercy and trust God something good is going to happen for you! God’s Word To You : “I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown!” (Revelation 3:11) Pray this prayer with me : Father, I find strength in your Word to wait on you, knowing Your grace is sufficient for me. I thank You, because You have everything within You’re timing and power and You know me so intimately that each...

Fear Not; Stand Still, Firm, Confident, Undismayed And See The Salvation Of The Lord Which He Will Work For You Today ! (Exodus 14:13) God Is Your Personal Bravery, Your Invincible Army ! (Habakkuk 3:19 AMP) …know the unlimited greatness of His power as it works with might and strength for us, the believers! (Ephesians 1:19) It’s easy to trust God and say, “Lord I trust You with everything” when health is good, just got a raise on your job and bills are paid on time. If God stripped you of everything, life hurts, you prayed and believed, but things didn’t go as you planned, will you still trust Him? For many of you, God has allowed some of those very things to happen in your life. He has taken what was familiar and ordered your steps into unfamiliar territory. (Psalm 37:23) You may not understand what’s happening in your life; what to do or where to go, but you know the Lord gave you a promise, a word, a vision, an idea etc… I understand the feeling and you’re not alone. No matter ho...

Don’t Give Up Too Soon ! You Will Reap A Harvest Of Blessing, If You Don't Give Up! (Galatians 6:9) All Of Your Help Comes From The Lord ! I Lift Up My Eyes To The Mountains—Where Does My Help Come From? My Help Comes From The Lord, The Maker Of Heaven And Earth! (Psalm 121:1-2 NIV) Sometimes we need to be reminded that the Lord is our helper and He is the powerful God who created the entire world we live in and enjoy. Not only does He watch over the entire universe, but He also watches over and protects us day and night! It’s easy to let feelings take control of our lives, when life is hard, when we’re weary and feel like we’re in a valley, but we must always remember we have promises from God that do not change like the weather. These promises from God are true no matter how we feel, what we are experiencing and no matter what struggle we face: God is our place of safety! He gives us strength! He is always there to help us in times of trouble! (Psalm 46:1) God’s Word To You ...

The Faithful Love Of The LORD Never Ends ! (Lamentations 3:22-23) God’s Mercies Never Cease ! They are new every morning—great is Your faithfulness! (Lamentations 3:22-23) Christ died for us while we were still sinners. This demonstrates God's love for us! (Romans 5:8) Suffering, sorrow or persecution cannot stop our heavenly Father’s love for us. God has been with us since the beginning. He’s seen us during our happiest moments, our failures, our weakest moments and He’s not about to give up on us now. When you get discouraged, focus your mind on how much God loves you. As you meditate on His unconditional love, allow faith to rise in your heart. Throw all your worry on Him, because He cares for you! (1 Peter 5:7) God’s Word To You : “Place my yoke over your shoulders, and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble. Then you will find rest for your soul, because My yoke is easy and My burden is light!" (Matthew 11:30) Pray This Prayer With Me : Father, I thank You...