Pastor Jacob Franklin

Celebrate always, pray constantly, give thanks to God, no matter the circumstances you find yourself in! (This is God’s will for all of you in Jesus the Anointed!) (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The VOICE) A powerful foundation of a blessed life starts with knowing who God is and praising Him. Circumstances can turn around when you start praising God! Not only does praise put your focus on God, it changes your perspective of the circumstances around you. #Go forth today in your God-given calling with this declaration, “I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1) “No weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the LORD; their vindication will come from Me. I, the LORD, have spoken!” (Isaiah 54:17) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, Your word says in 2 Corinthians 4:9, in every way I’m troubled, but I’m not crushed by troubles. I get fru...

Greater Test? Greater Your Testimony Will Be! The temporary tests reveal the greatness of God within us! (2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 John 4:4) In view of that, it’s always a good practice to live with expectancy that life is getting ready to change for better! (Jeremiah 29:11) #Have a bigger vision! (Ephesians 3:18-20) #Take off all the past hurts and failure by God’s Grace! #Step into this season with greater expectations! #There is nobody greater than our God! #There is nothing too hard for our God! (1 Samuel 2:2, Jeremiah 32:27) “I am going to do great things that I have never done before on the Earth…I am going to do something awesome for you!” (Exodus 34:10) ~ GOD  Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, today I surrender to You all that I have, all that I am and I ask that You continue to order my steps. (Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 37:23) May I continually declare with total confidence, "Greater Is Coming!" I humbly pray, in Jesus' name, amen. Have a great day and week! ...

GOD IS ABLE To Do Greater & In Abundance Beyond All You Can Ask, Think Or Envision! (Ephesians 3:20) God’s present and future plans are always for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope! (Jeremiah 29:11) The Hebrew translation for welfare is shalom meaning, “peace, complete state of well-being; fulfillment, happiness and prosperity.” God’s truth unlocks your life to increase and accelerate movement for the Kingdom of God! (Isaiah 29:18-19, Isaiah 60:1-3)The plan for your life and the circumstances you’re dealing with at this very moment are designed to increase your faith and give you a great testimony! I encourage you to trust God and believe greater is coming! #He is working everything out for your good and His glory! (Romans 8:28) #God is ready to EXCEED your EXPECTATIONS! #You are destined for a life of increased fruitfulness as you follow the Lord! "My grace is sufficient for you, My power is made perfect(within you and for you) in your w...

The psalmist David was God’s chosen and anointed to lead all of Israel, but his appointment was not void of disappointment, distress and difficulty, over an extended time. (1 Sam. 16:1-13) Even in the midst of your most difficult moment, God always has plans to give you hope! (Jeremiah 29:11) Absolutely nothing that is happening in your life is a surprise to God. I encourage you to pray, praise, meditate, decree and declare God’s Word over your life. Stand in faith and believe something good is going to happen for you! (Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18) #You are the redeemed of the Lord! (Psalms 107:2) #You are the apple of God’s eye! (Psalms 17:8) #You are the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath! (Deuteronomy 28:13) “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!” (Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1) ~ GOD Pra...

Do not allow satan to use anything or anyone to stop your mission and purpose to walk in total victory. (Romans 8:37) This is the season to renew your passion for the impossible. (Mark 9:23) Passion is what causes you to break past barriers and move into a season of no limits. You will never accomplish greatness without the passion to please God. (Hebrews 11:6) Your future blessings are directly connected to your steps of faith now. Walk by faith, not by sight and never forget, you’re not alone and despite all things, overwhelming victory is yours through Christ who loved you! (1 Corinthians 15:57, Romans 8:37) #Every time your faith will produce total victory! (I John 5:4) #You are called to win in life! “In this world you have tribulation, trials, distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage]! I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you!]” “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. I will not leave ...

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 a thought away. ~ Jon Gordon Even when you experience delay or seemingly no progress, you must NEVER lose heart of the vision God has placed inside of you. (Philippians 1:6) Exercise “patient endurance” as you move to do the will of God and see the manifestation of what you believe! (Hebrews 10:36-38, Psalm 27:14, Hebrews 11:1) #Refuse to give thought to aborting dreams you’ve carried for so long. #Your pain will become progress and weeping will become joy! (John 16:21) "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to Me. My peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus!” (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer ...

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! (Luke 14:11 MSG) You have been called, created and marked by God Himself, to be unique. So do not allow yourself to be disappointed when people reject you and despitefully use you. (Matthew 5:44) Recognize those moments as part of the process and they’re coming against the anointing on your life, not you personally. (John 15:18) Your life of obedience gets God’s attention! (1 Samuel 15:22) #God opposes the proud, but favors the humble! (James 4:6 NLT) If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves, pray, search for Me, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear [their prayer] from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their country. “Whoever honors himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be honored!” (2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 23:12 GWT) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Fath...