Daily Devotions For Busy Moms

Drop Your Baggage TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “...let us strip off every weight that slows us down...” (Hebrews 12:1, NLT) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria What’s happened in your past is not nearly as important as what is in your future. Where you’re going is much more significant than where you’ve been. But if you stay focused on the past, you’ll get stuck where you are. This is the reason a lot of people don’t have joy or enthusiasm for life. They’re dragging around all of this negative baggage from the past. Somebody offended them last week, and they’ve got that stuffed in their resentment bag. Last month, they lost their temper and said some things they shouldn’t have. They’ve got that in their guilt and condemnation bag. Ten years ago, they lost a loved one. They still don’t understand it. They’ve got that hurt and pain in their disappointment b...

Move Forward TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18–19, ESV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Oftentimes, people get stuck in life because they’ve been hurt or betrayed, and they end up settling where they are. They allow the disappointment to keep them from the divine appointment. Don’t let that be you! Don’t let what somebody did or didn’t do for you be an excuse to live sour. Don’t let a bad break, a divorce, a betrayal or a bad childhood cause you to settle where you are. Move forward and God will pay you back. Move forward and God will vindicate you. Move forward and you’ll come into a new beginning. Nothing that has happened to you is...

Let it Go TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” (Philippians 3:13, NIV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria It’s easy to go through life focused on what didn’t work out, who hurt us, or the mistakes we’ve made. “If only I would have finished college. If only I would have spent more time with my children. If only that company wouldn’t have laid me off after 20 years. That’s just not right.” As long as you’re living in regret, focused on the negative things of the past, it’s going to keep you from the bright future God has in store. You’ve got to let go of what didn’t work out. Let go of the hurts and pain. Let go of your disappointments and failures. You can’t do anything about the past, but you can do something about righ...

Wait for It! TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “For the vision is yet for an appointed time...though it tarry, wait for it...” (Habakkuk 2:3, KJV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria God has an appointed time to fulfill the visions, dreams and desires in your heart. Just because it has taken a long time or because you’ve tried and failed doesn’t mean it’s not going to happen. Don’t give up on those dreams! Don’t be complacent about pursuing what God has placed in your heart. Our God is a faithful God. No matter how long it’s been, no matter how impossible things look, if you’ll stay in faith, your set time is coming. Remember, every dream that’s in your heart, every promise that has taken root, God put it there. Not only that, but He has every intention of bringing it to pass. Hold on to that vision today. Declare by faith, “My time is coming. God is working...

" God's about to snatch you out of some circumstances. You've had enough, learned the lesson & passed the test. It's time for greater & better! "  ~Dianna Hobbs   received via email from    Empowering Everyday Women newsletter@eewmagazine.com

Change definition - to become different.  Why are so many people afraid of change ? Change is good. If one  is not changing then that means they are  staying the same.  Many times our family and  friends are upset  when we change (oh well), as you grow and move into your  purpose  remember that everyone can not come with you. So many  will be  left along the way. Continue to change for  the better and grow into to the person GOD has created you to be.  One should forever be changing.  Don't be afraid to renew your  mind... transform your mind...  CHANGE  Romans 12:2  ESV -  Do not be conformed to this world,  but be transformed  by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God,  what is good and acceptable and perfect. Be Blessed - 

I know I posted today already but I received this email and had to share .... have a blessed and wonderful weekend " It's not that they turned AGAINST you. They were never FOR you in the first place. God is just revealing what they were concealing. "  ~Dianna Hobbs  

Living Limitless TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “He raised us up together with Him...that He might clearly demonstrate through the ages to come the immeasurable (limitless, surpassing) riches of His free grace (His unmerited favor)...” (Ephesians 2:6–7, AMP) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria When God sees you, He sees unlimited possibility. He sees unlimited potential. He sees unlimited resources. God’s grace and favor in your life enables you to become what He sees. But first, you have to open your heart and take the limits off of your life. How do we limit God? We limit God in our thinking. Thoughts of doubt, unbelief and unforgiveness in your heart will close the door to His favor. In Mark 6, it says that Jesus could do no mighty works in a particular town because of the unbelief of the people. It works the same way today. On the other hand, when...

Get Your Feet Wet TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “So the people of Israel walked through the middle of the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on each side!” (Exodus 14:22, NLT) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria When Joshua and the Israelites needed to get across the Jordan River, God said He would open it up, but they had to get their feet wet before the waters parted. They could have sat back and thought, “As soon as God opens it, then we’ll walk toward it. It doesn’t make sense to go now. The river is still flowing. Everything is normal. Nothing is unusual.” No, they took a step of faith and started walking toward the water. I can imagine when water got up to their ankles they thought, “What are we doing walking into a river? We could drown.” Water got up to their knees and thoughts said, “You’d better turn around. You’re making a mistake.” Water ...

Obedience Activates His Power TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Whatever He says to you, do it.” (John 2:5, NASB) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria One time, Jesus made mud and put it on a blind man’s eyes. He told him to go wash it off in the pool of Siloam. Jesus could have just as easily healed the blind man on the spot. He could have opened his eyes right then and there and sent him on his way. But obedience activates God’s power. The blind man could have wiped the mud off with his own hands and thought, “I’m not going to do that. That doesn’t make sense. That’s going to be a waste of time.” He could have thought, “I’m blind. I have these disadvantages. I can’t make it down to the pool.” But instead of making excuses, instead of talking himself out of it, he decided to just do it. He went to the pool and washed it off. Immediately, he could see. When you obey, dreams com...

When it doesn't look good or feel good ...we know  that all things work together for the good of the  Lord .... Have a blessed weekend 

"What the enemy tries to do to you will backfire. NO weapon formed against you will prosper. Favor surrounds you like a shield. " (Psalm 5:12)   ~Dianna Hobbs   received via email from  newsletter@eewmagazine.com Be Blessed  

“Don’t throw stones if you live in a glass house” People are quick to criticize and judge others without realizing that they are not “perfect”.    We all make mistakes (sin) daily – that’s the beauty of God through all our mistakes (sins) he still LOVES US …. THE AGAPE LOVE that only he can provide … So why are you judging … take a moment and reflect on self - yourself ……and stop wasting time and energy reflecting on others Matthew 7:1-5 - English Standard Version (ESV) Judging Others “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite , first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to tak...

Keep Faith Alive TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God.” (Romans 4:20, AMP) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Scripture tells us that faith without works is dead. In other words, if the faith inside of us doesn’t get expression through our actions and words, it will no longer be alive. If we don’t use it, we will lose it, so to speak. We have to step out in faith in order to keep faith alive. Every person has been given a measure of faith by God. When we hear the truth of God’s Word, we receive more faith. That’s why it’s so important to put the Word of God inside of you because when you do, you are building your faith. To keep that faith alive and thriving, we have to put it to use. One...