Pastor Jacob Franklin

The road you’re traveling may seem like a dark valley or a hot desert—if God is leading you, your rocky path will sooner or later become smooth! (Ps. 23, Deut. 32:9-10, Prov. 3:6) Even in areas it seems the only option is failure or setback, the LORD has promised He will always lead us to victory! (2 Cor. 2:14) No matter who tries to put a stumbling block or interrupt your progress, because our God is for you, NOTHING can ever stop you & no weapon that has been made to be used against you will NEVER succeed! (Rom. 8:37-39, Is. 54:17, Mt. 6:33) “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." “I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” (Jn. 16:33, Is. 43:19) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, Your plans for me are amazing and almost impossible for me to see without the eye-opening help of Your Spirit. I ask that You help me remain continually in...

The LORD Goes Before You! He’ll Be With You; He’ll Never Leave You Or Fail You! (Deut. 31:8) While most dread and/or struggling with the issues of today, God is omnipresent and hard at work providing solutions and possibilities for our current situation and what we’ll face tomorrow! During the moments we cannot see the solution, we must never forget, God works all things out for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose! (Rom. 8:28) As you encounter all today brings, I encourage you to take comfort in knowing our God never fails and our God is forever faithful! (Ps.100:5) God’s plans aren’t to harm you, but prosper you and give you a future filled with hope! (Jer. 29:11) “When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end—because I am God, your personal God, The Holy one of Israel, your Savior! (Isaiah 43:2) ~ GOD Pray this ...

Only Believe, You Will Surely See God’s Power! (Mk 5:36) In 1 Cor 2:9-10, Apostle Paul teaches, “No one’s ever seen or heard, never so much as imagined anything quite like it—What God has arranged for those who love Him!" Paul also taught, “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose!” Daily, as you wake up with the goals and the plan of God in your heart, doors of greater blessings and restoration are revealed to you! #Walk By Faith, Not By Sight! (Jer 29:11, Heb 12:2) “Every valley will be raised. Every mountain and hill will be lowered. Steep places will be made level. Rough places will be made smooth. Then the My Glory will be revealed and all people will see it together. I the LORD have spoken!" (Is 40:4-5) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, thank You for Your saving Grace You have shown me in so many ways. Father, I ask Your Grace overflows to me, so that in every way, I will alwa...

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 & His supernatural power will empower you to accomplish all He has purposed in accordance with His Kingdom! (1 Jn. 4:4, Jer. 29:11, Mt. 6:33) #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 humbles himself will be honored!” (Mt. 23:12) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me:  Father, according to Your will, I desire a heart that pleases You and a life that gives You Glory. I surrender my thoughts, dreams and desires to You, so...

Ps 25:3 teaches, “No one who waits for the LORD Will Ever Be Put To Shame!” So how do we wait? We wait standing on God’s everlasting promises! (Tit 1:2) We wait in humility, knowing the humble will be lifted up! (Jam 4:10) We wait encouraged, knowing our God is forever faithful in keeping us and keeping His promises! (Heb 10:23, Mt 23:12, Ps 27:14) Test and trials in the life of a Christian aren’t wasted experiences. (Jm 1:2-4) Times of testing prove the genuineness of your faith in Christ. (Heb 11:1, 2 Cor 5:7) Every day and every moment we encounter needs God’s signature of approval. TRUST, If God wasn’t going to use our difficulty for our good; He wouldn’t have allowed it to happen. (Rom 8:28, Jer 29:11) "Regardless of the situation;  My  Power is perfected, is completed and shows itself most effectively  in your  weakness!" (2 Cor 12:9) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: LORD, thank You for every true and sure promise You’ve given to me that I can ho...

Trust In The LORD With All Your Heart; Do Not Depend On Your Own Understanding. Seek His Will In All You Do & He Will Show You Which Path To Take!  (Pro. 3:5-6) Seeking the Will of God, rather than seeking our own understanding, during difficulty or times of uncertainty, teaches us how to trust God’s awesome connection and resource. (Jn. 10:10) God’s Holy Spirit within us guides His every decision and direction, but we must renew our mind daily, to hear His Voice! (Jn. 14:26, 16:5-16, Rom. 12:2) #Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. The LORD, our God is with you, every step you take! (Josh. 1:9) “Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.” “When you go through deep waters, I’ll be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you won’t drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned; the flames will not consume you!” (Isaiah ...

“Here’s what I’m saying: Ask and you’ll get; Seek and you’ll find; Knock and the door will open!” (Luke 11:9) ~ GOD   The Insistent, Heartfelt, Earnest Prayer Of A Righteous Person Is Powerfully Effective! (James 5:15-16) Knowing how to pray and persistency are keys to effective prayer. Persistency in this case, means to keep praying; until the answer comes, with expectation   knowing our God is faithful! #Tell God what you need & thank Him for all He has done! (Philippians 4:6) "If you make yourself at home with Me and My Words at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon!” (John 15:7) ~ GOD Pray This Prayer With Me: Father, thank You for the privilege to come boldly to Your throne of Grace, so I may receive favor! (Hebrews 4:16) Holy Spirit, I ask that You help me pray from a heart of faith, correctly and persistently, according to Your will for my life! I humbly pray this prayer, in Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen...