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Break Its Hold

Today's Scripture

“So if the Son makes you free, then you are unquestionably free.” John 8:36, AMP

We all have things that come against us and try to keep us from our destiny. Research shows that what we struggle with might not have started with us. For complex reasons, issues such as depression, anger, addictions, and divorce often show a pattern from generation to generation. These traits can be passed down from our parents. The good news is that what you’re dealing with may not have started with you, but it can stop with you. God wants to give you rest from those enemies. He wants to put an end to what’s limiting you. But as long as we accept dysfunction as the norm, it will never change. If you see addiction, depression, or lack and struggle as your lot in life, you’ll not only get stuck where you are, but you can pass it on to the next generation.

The Son of God died to set you free. Be the one to rise up and say, “I am a child of God. I am not a slave to anything. This ends with me. I am free indeed.”

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that when Christ conquered death on the cross He broke the power of every negative thing that’s trying to hold me back. Thank You that any stronghold of the enemy within our family line is being destroyed. I believe that I am unquestionably free. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

COFA-Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America needs your help. COFA is looking for volunteers to help our growing ministry reach out to the unchurched outdoor enthusiast (locally and nationally). If you're retired or have extra time on your hands and can spare a few hours a week, we need you. Areas we need volunteers: Prayer team, Social media, church outreach, accounting, administrative work, IT, National women's director, National men's director, webpage design. If you have an interest in serving the Lord with your talents, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Leslie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 303.909.3707 or Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 303.880.9878

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, and with your permission, pass it on to COFA's prayer team. You can contact Mike at 303.880.9878 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requests. Guidelines for all prayer requests, last names must be withheld due to privacy issues, no gossip, or slandering of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

Dealing with Anxiety

Today's Scripture

I am overwhelmed by my troubles. My enemies shout at me, making loud and wicked threats….My heart pounds in my chest….Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. Psalm 55:2–5, NLT

David was the warrior king who defeated Goliath and led the Israelites into great victories. But in today’s Scripture, David was so overwhelmed with serious anxiety that he was shaking. Dealing with anxiety doesn’t mean that you’re weak, that you don’t have enough faith, or that you must have done something wrong. The enemy attacks you with anxiety because he knows there’s greatness in you, that you’re on the verge of seeing a new level. He’ll try to make you feel overwhelmed, fearful about the future, thinking it’s not going to work out. As with David, thoughts will tell you, “This anxiety is never going to change. You’ll always have to deal with this feeling that something is wrong.”

Don’t believe those lies. The anxiety shall pass. Sometimes God will bring you out quickly. Other times He’ll take you little by little. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see anything changing. God is working. Every day you need to declare, “I’m getting better. My mind is at peace. My heart is at rest. I am free from this anxiety.”

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that Your strength in difficult times is the source of my security. I refuse to be overwhelmed by problems because You will bring me through to victory. I declare that I am resting in the Almighty God who is greater than anything I face. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

COFA-Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America needs your help. COFA is looking for volunteers to help our growing ministry reach out to the unchurched outdoor enthusiast (locally and nationally). If you're retired or have extra time on your hands and can spare a few hours a week, we need you. Areas we need volunteers: Prayer team, Social media, church outreach, accounting, administrative work, IT, National women's director, National men's director, webpage design. If you have an interest in serving the Lord with your talents, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Leslie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 303.909.3707 or Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 303.880.9878

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, and with your permission, pass it on to COFA's prayer team. You can contact Mike at 303.880.9878 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requests. Guidelines for all prayer requests, last names must be withheld due to privacy issues, no gossip, or slandering of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

A Trouble Tree

Today's Scripture

This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. Psalm 34:6, ESV

We all have to deal with stress and pressure, but you need to create a joyful atmosphere in your home. Don’t bring in negativity from the outside. Don’t bring in pressures from work or stress from school or the offense from what somebody said. Your home needs to be a retreat from all the negative things you have to deal with during the day. There is a man who has a tree in a pot next to his back door. He was walking in with a friend, and he stopped and touched the tree. His friend asked him what he was doing. He said, “That’s my trouble tree. I leave all my troubles on this plant. I don’t take any worry inside. I leave the problems, the stress, the disappointments, the offenses at the door.”

Are you living stressed out, somber, uptight, on edge? If you bring in worry and stress and strife, that’s going to weigh you and your family down. Get a trouble tree and make the change today. Leave the negative outside. Make sure your home is a joyful place.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that no matter what my circumstances are that I don’t have to live stressed and frustrated and bring it home to my loved ones. Thank You that You are a very present help in trouble and that I can leave it with You. I will choose joy because You are my refuge and strength. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

COFA-Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America needs your help. COFA is looking for volunteers to help our growing ministry reach out to the unchurched outdoor enthusiast (locally and nationally). If you're retired or have extra time on your hands and can spare a few hours a week, we need you. Areas we need volunteers: Prayer team, Social media, church outreach, accounting, administrative work, IT, National women's director, National men's director, webpage design. If you have an interest in serving the Lord with your talents, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Leslie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 303.909.3707 or Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 303.880.9878

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, and with your permission, pass it on to COFA's prayer team. You can contact Mike at 303.880.9878 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requests. Guidelines for all prayer requests, last names must be withheld due to privacy issues, no gossip, or slandering of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

Do It in Advance

Today's Scripture

There he built another altar and dedicated it to the LORD, and he worshiped the LORD.Genesis 12:8, NLT

In Genesis 12, God told Abraham that he was going to become the father of many nations, that his descendants would own all the land, that he was going to be blessed and become a great blessing. When Abraham heard this incredible promise, he built an altar and worshiped the Lord. What’s interesting is that the promise hadn’t come to pass. He wasn’t a father, and his wife, Sarah, was barren. He didn’t own any land. Yet he built an altar simply to thank God for what He promised.

This is showing us a principle. Don’t wait for the promise to come to pass. Thank God in advance for what He said He would do for you. “God, You said my children will be mighty in the land.” Your child might be running with the wrong crowd, but build your altar now. Thank God before you see the promise. That’s what faith is all about. When God sees your altar, when He hears you thanking Him, praising Him, declaring His goodness, that’s when doors will open, healing will come, favor is released.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that my faith and trust are anchored to You and the promises in Your Word. Thank You that I don’t have to be moved by the tests and troubles I face because I am fully persuaded You will do what You promised. I declare that my hope is in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

COFA-Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America needs your help. COFA is looking for volunteers to help our growing ministry reach out to the unchurched outdoor enthusiast (locally and nationally). If you're retired or have extra time on your hands and can spare a few hours a week, we need you. Areas we need volunteers: Prayer team, Social media, church outreach, accounting, administrative work, IT, National women's director, National men's director, webpage design. If you have an interest in serving the Lord with your talents, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Leslie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 303.909.3707 or Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 303.880.9878

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, and with your permission, pass it on to COFA's prayer team. You can contact Mike at 303.880.9878 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requests. Guidelines for all prayer requests, last names must be withheld due to privacy issues, no gossip, or slandering of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

A Time of Testing

Today's Scripture

Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the LORD tested Joseph’s character. Psalm 105:19, NLT

As a teenager, God gave Joseph a dream that he would be in leadership and see great favor and influence. He was excited. He knew big things were in his future, and he shared it with his parents and brothers. It’s significant that after God gave him that dream, He said, “I’m going to test your character to see if you can handle it. Will you be good to people who are not good to you? I’m going to test your endurance. Will you give up if it doesn’t happen fast enough? I’m going to test your integrity. Will you do the right thing when no one is watching? I’m going to test your attitude. Will you get sour when things don’t go your way?” What followed was thirteen years of testing through betrayals, injustice, and imprisonment before the dream came to pass.

We love when God gives us a dream, we know something big is in our future, but we have to realize along with the dream come tests. How we respond will determine whether that dream comes to pass.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for loving me so much that You work to refine my character and bring me up higher. Thank You for the training and preparation process that You are taking me through even now. I believe that I will pass the tests and get to where You are taking me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

COFA-Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America needs your help. COFA is looking for volunteers to help our growing ministry reach out to the unchurched outdoor enthusiast (locally and nationally). If you're retired or have extra time on your hands and can spare a few hours a week, we need you. Areas we need volunteers: Prayer team, Social media, church outreach, accounting, administrative work, IT, National women's director, National men's director, webpage design. If you have an interest in serving the Lord with your talents, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Leslie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 303.909.3707 or Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 303.880.9878

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, and with your permission, pass it on to COFA's prayer team. You can contact Mike at 303.880.9878 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requests. Guidelines for all prayer requests, last names must be withheld due to privacy issues, no gossip, or slandering of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

Why Me?

Today's Scripture

As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. Luke 23:26, NIV

Simon was from Cyrene, a city in North Africa. He was a foreigner, a stranger just traveling through who suddenly found himself carrying Jesus’ cross. He didn’t know who Jesus was. He didn’t know he would be chosen to be a part of history. God could have chosen one of Jesus’ disciples to be with Him in His final, critical moments. But He purposefully chose a stranger who didn’t look like he belonged. Simon could have tried to refuse, but I can imagine that deep down he heard a voice whispering, “I know you’re a stranger, but you’ve been chosen. This is your moment.” Simon accepted the calling and stepped into a destiny greater than he ever dreamed.

This is the beauty of our God. While we were yet strangers, while we were far off, God in His great mercy chose us. He didn’t choose you based on your performance; He chose you based on His love. Simon had no history with Jesus, but God had a divine purpose for his life. Who knows where God will take you if you simply answer His call.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that You are the Most High God, and You chose me and set me apart for Your own purpose. Thank You that Your call is based completely on Your love for me and not my performance. I am saying yes to Your call and to carrying the cross You have for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

COFA-Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America needs your help. COFA is looking for volunteers to help our growing ministry reach out to the unchurched outdoor enthusiast (locally and nationally). If you're retired or have extra time on your hands and can spare a few hours a week, we need you. Areas we need volunteers: Prayer team, Social media, church outreach, accounting, administrative work, IT, National women's director, National men's director, webpage design. If you have an interest in serving the Lord with your talents, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Leslie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 303.909.3707 or Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 303.880.9878

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, and with your permission, pass it on to COFA's prayer team. You can contact Mike at 303.880.9878 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requests. Guidelines for all prayer requests, last names must be withheld due to privacy issues, no gossip, or slandering of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

Choose Joy

Today's Scripture

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5, NKJV

It’s important to start the day off in faith. This is when the enemy works overtime to rule your day. Instead of letting him set the tone, why don’t you set the tone? Before you get out of bed, decide it’s going to be a good day that you live in faith. The Scripture says that God sends joy every morning just for you. It’s waiting for you. But the enemy sends you feelings in the morning as well. Guilt. “You got angry yesterday.” Bitterness. “He did you wrong.” Discouragement. “Nothing good is in your future.” Self-pity. “Why does it never work out?”

Now you get to choose. Here’s the key: Just going by what you feel, letting the negatives dictate your day, is easier. That doesn’t take any effort. But if you’re going to live a victorious life, if you’re going to reach your full potential, you have to go deeper. Don’t be ruled by your emotions. Don’t let feelings dictate your day. You can choose to have a good mood despite the feelings. Choose joy despite the discouragement, choose faith despite the doubt.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that no matter what I feel like in the morning, I don’t have to live guilty, discouraged, or defeated. Thank You that I can choose to live in faith, to be happy, and to enjoy this day. I believe and receive the fresh supply of joy that You have for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

COFA-Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America needs your help. COFA is looking for volunteers to help our growing ministry reach out to the unchurched outdoor enthusiast (locally and nationally). If you're retired or have extra time on your hands and can spare a few hours a week, we need you. Areas we need volunteers: Prayer team, Social media, church outreach, accounting, administrative work, IT, National women's director, National men's director, webpage design. If you have an interest in serving the Lord with your talents, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Leslie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 303.909.3707 or Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 303.880.9878

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, and with your permission, pass it on to COFA's prayer team. You can contact Mike at 303.880.9878 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requests. Guidelines for all prayer requests, last names must be withheld due to privacy issues, no gossip, or slandering of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

His Plan Will Work

Today's Scripture

The LORD will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Psalm 138:8, NLT

When you look at the thirteen years of bad breaks in Joseph’s life, you realize they had to happen. It was all a part of God’s plan to get him into leadership in a foreign country. His brothers had to be jealous, throw him into a pit, and sell him into slavery. Potiphar’s wife had to falsely accuse him of a crime and have him put in prison where he would meet Pharaoh’s butler, who introduced him to Pharaoh. It was all leading him to his purpose.

Don’t fight everything you don’t like. Don’t live bitter over the people who did you wrong, the door that closed, the company that pushed you out. It may have been unfair and painful, but you have to trust that God is working out His plan for your life. There are difficulties along the way that you’re not going to understand. God’s plan is bigger. His plan is greater. There are levels that you can’t reach without going through the pit, without opposition, without adversity. That’s all leading you to greatness, to promotion, to levels higher than you’ve imagined.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that You are constantly moving me toward my purpose and reaching new levels. Thank You that one touch of Your favor can make the impossible suddenly become possible. I declare that I will stay in peace and believe that You are working out Your plan for my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

COFA-Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America needs your help. COFA is looking for volunteers to help our growing ministry reach out to the unchurched outdoor enthusiast (locally and nationally). If you're retired or have extra time on your hands and can spare a few hours a week, we need you. Areas we need volunteers: Prayer team, Social media, church outreach, accounting, administrative work, IT, National women's director, National men's director, webpage design. If you have an interest in serving the Lord with your talents, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Leslie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 303.909.3707 or Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 303.880.9878

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, and with your permission, pass it on to COFA's prayer team. You can contact Mike at 303.880.9878 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requests. Guidelines for all prayer requests, last names must be withheld due to privacy issues, no gossip, or slandering of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

After the Dark Valley

Today's Scripture

You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Psalm 23:5, NLT

It’s interesting that David says that after you walk through the darkest valley with God, then He will prepare a feast for you in the presence of your enemies. You have to go through the loneliness, through the sickness, through the betrayal before you get that fresh anointing, that new beginning. You have to go through the job where you’re not being treated right, through the struggle, the lack, the debt, before you make it to where your cup runs over.

Too often we want the overflow but not the valley. In the dark valley is where we prove to God what we’re really made of. Can God trust you with more of His favor, with greater influence and more resources? You have to be faithful in the darkness, when things aren’t going your way. It may not be easy, but faith is trusting in God when life doesn’t make sense. He is working something in your life that can only be worked in the difficulties. Dare to believe that He’s blessing you even in the dark places.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that when I go through the dark valleys, seasons of struggle and pressure, that I have Your promise of a coming feast. Thank You that my cup will overflow with blessings. I believe that Your grace will bring me through to victory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

COFA-Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America needs your help. COFA is looking for volunteers to help our growing ministry reach out to the unchurched outdoor enthusiast (locally and nationally). If you're retired or have extra time on your hands and can spare a few hours a week, we need you. Areas we need volunteers: Prayer team, Social media, church outreach, accounting, administrative work, IT, National women's director, National men's director, webpage design. If you have an interest in serving the Lord with your talents, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Leslie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 303.909.3707 or Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 303.880.9878

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, and with your permission, pass it on to COFA's prayer team. You can contact Mike at 303.880.9878 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requests. Guidelines for all prayer requests, last names must be withheld due to privacy issues, no gossip, or slandering of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

The What-Ifs

Today's Scripture

By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. Hebrews 11:8, NIV

There are times when God is going to call you to step into the unknown, and it’s not always going to make sense. Your own thoughts will tell you, “You better play it safe. What if it doesn’t work out?” But just because you don’t have all the answers, and just because you’re uncomfortable, doesn’t mean you aren’t supposed to step into the unknown. If you’ll take that step, trusting that God knows what He’s doing, then each step of the way there will be provision, favor, and protection.

If Abraham had put his comfort above fulfilling his purpose, we wouldn’t be talking about him. You can’t play it safe your whole life and reach the fullness of your destiny. Don’t let the what-ifs talk you out of it. “What if I fail? What if I don’t have the funds? What if they say no?” What if you excel? What if you discover new gifts you didn’t know you had? What if it leads you to more opportunities? Be bold and take that next step of faith into a new level of favor.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for calling me to follow You and Your direction for my life. Thank You that I need not fear the unknown because You are ordering my steps. I ask You to make clear the next step that I should take and I will take it. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

COFA-Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America needs your help. COFA is looking for volunteers to help our growing ministry reach out to the unchurched outdoor enthusiast (locally and nationally). If you're retired or have extra time on your hands and can spare a few hours a week, we need you. Areas we need volunteers: Prayer team, Social media, church outreach, accounting, administrative work, IT, National women's director, National men's director, webpage design. If you have an interest in serving the Lord with your talents, we'd love to hear from you. You can email Leslie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 303.909.3707 or Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 303.880.9878

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, and with your permission, pass it on to COFA's prayer team. You can contact Mike at 303.880.9878 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your requests. Guidelines for all prayer requests, last names must be withheld due to privacy issues, no gossip, or slandering of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878