Pastor Jacob Franklin

Fear and faith have one thing in common. They both believe in a future that hasn't happened yet. Fear believes in a negative future, while faith believes in a positive future. The antidote to fear is faith and it's only one thought away. ~ Jon Gordon Even when you experience delay or seemingly no progress, you must never lose heart—God remains true to every promise! (Heb. 6:17–18) Exercise “patient endurance” as you move to do the will of God, until you see the manifestation of what you believe! (Heb. 10:36-38, 11:1, Ps. 27:14) #Refuse to give thought to aborting dreams you’ve long endured. (Gal. 5:22-23) #Greater Is Coming! Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, although the peace You’ve given me is not absent of problems in my life, I thank You for Your peace that assures me You’re in control. You’ve never failed me and You’ll never fail me—my confidence is in You alone. I humbly pray this prayer, in Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen! Have a great day! Never forget, in all...

David, the palmist was God’s chosen and anointed to lead all of Israel, but his appointment was not void of disappointment, distress and difficulty. (1 Sam. 16:1-13) Even during the most difficult times, God has plans to give you hope! (Jer. 29:11) Nothing that’s happening in your life surprises God. #Pray, praise, meditate, decree and declare God’s Word! #Stand in faith and believe something good is going to happen for you! (Rom 8:28, 2 Cor 4:17-18) (Psalms 107:2) #You’re the apple of God’s eye, you’re the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath! (Ps. 17:8, Deut.8:13) “Don't be discouraged, I am your God! I will strengthen you and help you!” “I know the plans I have for you… "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope!” (Jer. 29:11, Is. 41:10, Ps. 46:1) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, I invite You into my thoughts and speech, so my words will align with the awesome purpose You have predestined for me! This day ...

God Has His Hands On You!  (Isa. 41:13) God has given you goals and dreams, but He’s also allowed adversaries and challenges to come your way, to develop your character. (Gen. 7:1-44:9) Trust God & allow His supernatural power to empower you to accomplish all He has purposed in accordance with His Kingdom! (1 Jn. 4:4, Jer. 29:11, Mt. 6:33, Rom.8:28) #Don’t allow your wounds to transform you into someone you’re not. (Ps. 7:34:19) #Your character will keep you, after your dream becomes reality! (Gen. 50:20, Job 42:10) #If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face. But if you’re content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself! (Lk. 14:11) "Whoever honors himself will be humbled and whoever h umbles himself will be honored! I oppose the proud   but shows favor to the humble. ” (Mt. 23:12, Jm. 4:6) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me:  Father, according to Your will, I desire a heart that pleases You and a...

Weeping May Last Through The Night, But Joy Comes In The Morning!  Whatever you’re experiencing has a due date, an end, but God promises joy will come in the place of sorrow! There’s no comparison between the present hard times and the coming good times! (Rom. 8:18) Ps. 30:5 declares, discomfort is seasonal, but God’s favor lasts for life! Whether it’s a week, months, years, a day or night—those who put their trust in God, will not be ashamed! (Ps. 25:3) There will be an end to this, but God’s favor and goodness will remain! (2 Cor. 1:20, 5:7, Rom. 8:28, Job 23:10) “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!” (Jer. 29:11) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, when I’m in the middle of a trial, I ask that You strengthen me, until You have accomplished all You have purposed for Your Glory! (Phil. 1:6) I humbly pray, in Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen… Have a great weekend...

Your light will break as the morning, and you will heal quickly. Your righteousness will go ahead of you, and the  Glory of the LORD will guard you from behind! (Is. 58:6-12) What you’ve experienced in the past was preparation. #Discomfort Is Seasonal, BUT God’s Favor Lasts For Life! (Ps. 30:5) #Continue to set your face toward the LORD, you will receive the abundance of God! (Phil. 4:19, Mat. 6:33, Jn. 10:10) #Trust God—You Won’t Be Ashamed! (Ps. 25:3) “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!” "I will not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake or let you down!” (Jer. 29:11, Lk. 18:1, Heb. 13:5) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me:  Father, when I’m in the middle of a trial, I ask that You strengthen me, until You have accomplished all You have purposed for Your glory! I humbly pray, in Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen! Have a great Day! Never forget, in all circumstances, God ...

All Of Our Help Comes From The Lord—The Maker Of Heaven & Earth! (Ps. 121:1-2) Those who wait for the LORD [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired. (Is. 40:31) #Beloved Brothers & Sisters, Let’s Not Allow Ourselves To Grow Weary Doing Good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit! (Gal. 6:9) "Pray all the time and never give up!" "I will never fail you. I will never abandon you! “When You’re At Your Weakest, I’m At My Strongest, In You & On Your Behalf!” (Lk. 18:1, Heb. 13:5, 2 Cor. 12:9) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, thank You graciously for the plans You have for my future—a task only You could accomplish! (Jer. 1:5, 29:11) As I live a life of faith each day and my purpose for living—let every st...

Trust God’s Plan! God’s great purpose for you is good, even if you’ve faced delay or through whatever difficulty you’re facing at this very moment! (Rom. 12:2, Eph. 4:24-27, Deut. 30:3-13MSG) #Include God in all your plans—God will make your paths smooth! (Pro. 3:6) #Be diligent to obey everything God has asked of you and get positioned for restoration and recovery! (Joel 2:25) #Those who trust in God will never be ashamed! (Rom. 10:11) #God Is Faithful! (2 Cor. 5:7) “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!” "I will not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake or let you down!” (Jer. 29:11, Lk.18:1, Heb.13:5) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, I thank You for the favor You have covered me with as a shield! I trust You and I put my faith and hope in You alone, knowing that You’re good, even during my most difficult time! ( 2 Cor. 12:9) I humbl...