Pastor Jacob Franklin

There are times in life you just need encouragement and a reminder that God is still active in your life and He knows your name and He cares about you! (Jeremiah 1:5 , Deuteronomy 31:6, 1 Peter 5:7) Our heavenly Father sees every minor and major detail of life, from the beginning of time to eternity future, but our view is restricted to what is right before us. ( Psalm 139:13-18) That’s important to know, because many times as problems seem permanent and sorrows grow, we forget God is with us. ( Matthew 1:23) God has not left you to battle your way through this difficulty alone. Some of the greatest lessons we will learn comes from time spent with God in the fires of affliction and isolation. True faith remains unshaken by the trials of life. ( Hebrews 10:22-23) I encourage you to b e on the lookout for God’s plans that are already in motion right now, even in the midst of your difficult time—Trust God. ( Nahum 1:7) God can take any circumstance and use it for your good and His glor...

Every good present and every perfect gift comes from above, from the Father who made the sun, moon, and stars! (James 1:17) Everything we’ve enjoyed in the past and we will enjoy today and in the days and years to come is a gift from God worthy of thanksgiving! Even through life’s most difficult moments, the LORD is good! [He is] a fortress in the day of trouble. He knows those who seek shelter in Him! (Nahum 1:7 GWT) I encourage you even during your greatest difficulties, to see the Lord’s goodness, mercy and most of all His love for you! The LORD is good to everyone and has compassion for everything that He has made! (Psalm 145:9) "I Am The Good Shepherd!” My sheep respond to my voice, and I know who they are. They follow me and I give them eternal life. They will never be lost, and no one will tear them away from me!” (John 10:14, John 10:27) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me: LORD, I ask You to strengthen me to continue to endure and press ahead, in the face of every diffic...

All Of Our Help Comes From The Lord—The Maker Of Heaven And Earth ! (Psalm 121:1-2) It’s easy to allow feelings to take control of your life, when life is hard, when wearied and you feel like you’re in a valley. (Psalms 23) The good news is we have promises from God that doesn’t change like the weather. (Hebrews 6:17–18) God’s promises remain true, no matter how we feel, no matter what we’re experiencing—God is our place of safety! He gives us strength! He’s always there to help us in the time of trouble! (Psalm 46:1) As children of the most high God, we never have to fear the unknown or the inescapable, we’re not failures, we’re never quitters, we are victors, trophies of God’s grace, set on display as a fragrant and everyday reminder to satan of God's goodness! (2 Corinthians 4:9, 2 Corinthians 2:14) I encourage you to remain confident in what God has promised—He is able! (Romans 4:21) "Pray all the time and never give up!" "I will never fail you. I will never ab...

The psalmist David declared in Psalm 40:1 GWT, “I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me and heard my cry for help.” The word “patiently” in Psalm 40:1 means uncomplaining, long-suffering or not wearying. Being patient is key to trusting God. We prove that we trust God when we refuse to worry. (Philippians 4:6) If we’re walking by faith, waiting and resting on the promises of God, we don’t have to question God’s when or how? We can rest and take comfort in knowing, God’s promises are unquestionable and His purpose is to bring good out of any test. (Romans 8:28) I encourage you to wait patiently in faith—everything God has promised will come in His perfect timing! ( Isaiah 40:31)  “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for! (Jeremiah 29:11) “I am the LORD! If I say it, it will happen. There will be no more delays!” (Ezekiel 12:25) ~ God   Pray This Prayer With Me: Father,...

One of the most discouraging things is when people say, “I promise—you have my word,” but they don’t keep their word. People of integrity give their word and keep it, regardless. That’s what I love about God, “it is impossible for God to lie.” (Hebrews 6:17–18 ESV) Every word God says is true. Because God never lies, we can be certain whatever word/scripture God has given us—He will do it and He will never fail us! (2 Corinthians 10:5) “On the other hand, satan is a liar and the father of lies.” (John 8:44) I encourage you not to give in to the lies of the devil and only believe and rest in the faithfulness of God and allow His unbreakable promises be your hope! (Luke 8:48-56, Mark 9:23)  "I will not break my covenant; I will not take back a single word I said!" (Psalm 89:34) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, thank You for Your faithfulness and I thank You for always keeping Your promises. I ask that You grow my faith in Your amazing promises, so that every step I...

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) God has a plan for you; but worrying reveals a lack of faith and disbelief in God’s plan. (Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28) When we see our “Big God” for who He really is, “what we experience is an easy thing in the eyes of the LORD !” ( 2 Kings 3:18) That’s not saying if we stop worrying, all of our problems will go away, but when we’re at our weakest, God gives us His strength and peace in the midst of difficulty, which goes beyond anything we can imagine! ( 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:7) No matter what, I encourage you today to pray, believe, stand in faith and see the salvation of the LORD! (Exodus 14:13)    “Let go of your concerns! Then you will know that I am God! I rule the nations! I rule the earth!” (Psalm 46:10 GWT) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me : Father, forgive me for being anxious, when so mu...

Those Who Control Their Tongue Will Have A Long Life; Opening Your Mouth Can Ruin Everything ! (Proverbs 13:3 NLT) Faith is more than just reading scriptures, praying and believing God that He’s able in order to please God. ( Hebrews 11:6) A faith walk involves our words lining up with our actions and our actions lining up with our words. “ Faith by itself, if it does not prove itself with actions, is dead.” (James 2:17 ISV) In light of this simple yet powerful truth, I encourage you to declare the Word of God over your life and the life of others until God moves on your behalf in a supernatural and miraculous way! "If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you!” (John 15:7) ~ God Pray This Prayer With Me : Father, I invite You into my thinking and my speaking, so my words will align with the awesome purpose You have predestined for me! (Jeremiah 29:11) May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in...