WORD 4 Today 8/22: Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. 2 Corinthians 1:6 NLT

Confess: When life WEIGHS ME DOWN with TROUBLES & TRIBULATIONS I KNOW that in the END I will ENCOURAGE & LIFT UP others too. Because I PATIENTLY ENDURE, SUCCESS will be the END RESULT! Hallelujah! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/21: We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too. 2 Corinthians 1:5 MSG

Confess: Even though HARD TIMES may come VICTORY & HEALING will WIN OUT in the end. Whatever COMES I OVERCOME! Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/20: For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:5 NLT

Confess: The MORE CHALLENGES I go through the MORE God will RELEASE His BLESSINGS IN & THROUGH MY LIFE! Be ENCOURAGE God is WORKING & His BEST will MANIFEST SOON! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/19: That’s why we brag in God’s churches about your endurance and faith in all the persecutions and suffering you are experiencing. 2 Corinthians 1:4 GW

Confess: Hallelujah people will BRAG on what GOD is DOING in my life. My ENDURANCE & FAITH will INSPIRE others to FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT & REMAIN FAITHFUL in difficult times! Amen. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/18: He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble. 2 Corinthians 1:4 CEV

Confess: Whatever I GO THROUGH I will GET THROUGH with God’s help! And I can be an INSPIRATION to others as well! Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/17: We always have to thank God for you, brothers and sisters. It’s right to do this because your faith is showing remarkable growth and your love for each other is increasing. 2 Corinthians 1:3 GW

Confess: Thank God MY FAITH matters & it is ENCOURAGING others so that they can GROW THROUGH the challenges in life.  Hallelujah! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/16: All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 MSG

Confess: Whenever HARD TIMES come I’ll CONFIDENTLY & BOLDLY go to God. He will ALWAYS HELP me through any difficulty or challenges that I face. He will BRING ME the HELP I need. Thanks God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/15: All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. : 2 Corinthians 1:3 NLT

Confess: My day BEGINS with PRAISE & CONTINUES knowing that COMFORT comes from God. He is the SOURCE of any ENCOURAGEMENT or UPLIFTING that I need. PRAISE GOD! Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/14: May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours! Timothy, someone you know and trust, joins me in this greeting. 2 Corinthians 1:2 MSG

Confess: Today I WALK IN all the GIFTS & BENEFITS that COME FROM GOD! They are MINE & I will WISELY USE THEM everyday. When I need to KNOW what to do God will ENLIGHTEN me! Hallelujah! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/13: May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 2 Corinthians 1:2 NLT

Confess: GRACE, the unmerited, undeserved FAVOR OF GOD & PEACE that passes my ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND are FOUNDATIONAL in my life. I joyfully RECEIVE God’s GRACE & walk continually in GOD’S PEACE. AMEN! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/12: My love (that true love growing out of sincere devotion to God) be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen (so be it). 1 Corinthians 16:24 AMP

Confess: My TRUE LOVE is expressed in my COMMITED DEVOTION to God & His PEOPLE! I will PRAY FOR, BLESS & ENCOURAGE believers to FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH! AMEN! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/11: I pray that the Lord Jesus will be kind to you. 1 Corinthians 16:23 CEV; Our Master Jesus has his arms wide open for you. MSG

Confess: I’m agreeing with that prayer for the KINDNESS & FAVOR of God to MANIFEST in my life. Jesus RECEIVES me with OPEN ARMS & I respond with OPEN ARMS to other believers as well. Hallelujah! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/10: I pray that God will put a curse on everyone who doesn’t love the Lord. And may the Lord come soon. 1 Corinthians 16:22 CEV

Confess: Loving Jesus PROTECTS from the curse. It is better to be BLESSED rather than cursed!!!  So I declare: I AM BLESSED, I AM BLESSED I AM BLESSED! Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/9: If anyone does not love the Lord [does not have a friendly affection for Him and is not kindly disposed toward Him], he shall be accursed! Our Lord will come! (Maranatha!)  1 Corinthians 16:22 AMP

Confess: Love for the LORD is my PRIME DIRECTIVE.  I will always keep Jesus FIRST IN MY LIFE!  For someone who doesn’t love the Lord the CURSE can FREELY OPERATE in their life!  So I declare:  COME QUICKLY LORD JESUS!  Hallelujah! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/8: All of the Lord’s followers send their greetings. Give each other a warm greeting. 1 Corinthians 16:20 CEV

Confess: As fellow believers in JESUS I will be committed to showing love and warm friendliness as well. It’s a joy and privilege to GATHER TOGETHER in Jesus name. Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/7: All the brothers and sisters here send greetings to you. Greet each other with a sacred kiss. 1 Corinthians 16:20 NLT; Greet one another with a holy kiss. AMP

Confess: Today I’m reminded that I’m part of the INCREDIBLE FAMILY OF GOD! It is normal to SHOW AFFECTION to family members. I will always be affectionate to other Christians in Gods family! Hallelujah! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/6: The churches here in the province of Asia send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and Priscilla and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings.  1 Corinthians 16:19 NLT

Confess: It is amazing to share faith with other believers.   As fellow Christians gather together to meet and learn from God’s word I CELEBRATE the GOODNESS of God.  What a privilege to be apart of such a Church worldwide. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/5: They made me feel much better, just as they made you feel better. You should appreciate people like them. 1 Corinthians 16:18 CEV

Confess: It’s INCREDIBLE the people God BRINGS into my life! They really do make me FEEL BETTER regardless of any negative circumstances. I really do APPECIATE them & my INCREDIBLE LORD & SAVIOR JESUS! Amen- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/4: for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people. 1 Corinthians 16:18 ESV

Confess: Thank God for people God SENDS MY WAY that REFRESH & ENCOURAGE me today! God you are AMAZING. THANKS AGAIN! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/3: They’ve refreshed me by keeping me in touch with you. Be proud that you have people like this among you. 1 Corinthians 16:18 MSG

Confess: I’m AMAZED at the PEOPLE God has PLACED in my life!  It is an HONOR to have them SPEAKING into my life & AFFECTING me for God’s GLORY.  I will always LOOK UP to them!  Praise God for this incredible blessing in my life! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/2: For they gave me respite from labor and rested me and refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Deeply appreciate and thoroughly know and fully recognize such men. 1 Corinthians 16:18 AMP

Confess: I’m very THANKFUL for those God has PLACED IN MY LIFE!  I’ve been REFRESHEDC & ENCOURAGE by them & their TESTIMONY!  I really do APPRECIATE & RECOGNIZE their incredible CONTRIBUTION IN MY LIFE TODAY! Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 8/1: They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well. 1 Corinthians 16:18 NLT

Confess: Today I’m reminded again that I am to ENCOURAGE others & NEVER discourage them! I want to ALWAYS be APPRECIATIVE for what they have done FOR ME & FOR THE KINGDOM of God! Hallelujah! - P. Rick