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It’s the Small Things

Today's Scripture

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. Colossians 3:23, NKJV

It’s not always the big things that are keeping us from God’s best; it’s the small things. If we aren’t showing respect and honoring our boss or coworker by doing a small thing that’s important to them, that small thing will keep you from your greatness. You can’t be harsh, contentious, and hard to get along with and reach your potential. Sometimes it involves things we don’t feel like doing, even something that doesn’t seem fair. At work, you’re not getting credit or someone is not treating you right. Why should you be kind to them, keep a good attitude, and go the extra mile? God is saying, “Will you do it as unto Me? Will you keep your mouth closed for Me? Will you be kind to that undeserving person for Me? Will you be your best at work for Me?” Do it as unto God. He’s the One who matters. Promotion doesn’t come from people; it comes from Him. When you do the right thing when it’s hard, when you consistently have a good attitude, you’re passing the test. God rewards faithful people who keep doing the right thing.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for calling me to be a person of excellence in everything I do, to go the second mile and always be my best. I want being my best to flow out of my heart of love for You. I believe that as I give it my all, I will see Your goodness and favor in my life in new ways. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, or if you need a word of encouragement, and with your permission, Mike will 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 concerns; no gossip or slander of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

A Pure Heart

Today's Scripture

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8, NIV

The word “pure” in the original Greek is where we get our word “catharsis” from, which means “cleansing, purifying.” After surgery, a catheter is a tube used to drain the toxins and infection out of the body. Today’s Scripture is saying if you’re going to see God, you have to keep the impurities out. When an offense comes, when insults and disrespect come, you have to make sure the toxins are released and flow out. You can’t stop them from coming, but you can stop the toxins from staying.

The problem comes when we hold on to hurts, keep thinking about what someone said or how we were treated. Now our heart is not pure. There’s unforgiveness, resentment, anger, or bitterness. That’s why we can’t see God. Is your vision limited because you’re not dealing with offenses properly? Is the favor on your life, the blessing, the creativity, the potential, not showing up like it should because you’re holding on to hurts? The good news is, you will see things clear up if you start forgiving quickly, releasing the toxins, and making sure your heart stays pure.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that I can have a pure heart today because of the blood of Jesus. Thank You that I can release any hurts, any anger, any guilt and bitterness and flush them out of my life. Help me to forgive whatever needs forgiving and let go of the past. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, or if you need a word of encouragement, and with your permission, Mike will 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 concerns; no gossip or slander of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

Firmly in His Hands

Today's Scripture

“Never turn your gaze from me, for I am your faithful God. I will infuse you with my strength and help you in every situation. I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10, TPT

It’s easy to feel as though our life is out of control at times. Everything is going wrong, one bad break or dead end after another. None of it makes sense. But we have to realize that it’s not happening by accident. The enemy didn’t somehow wrestle the controls of your life away from God, and now He’s standing by hoping things work out for you. God has you firmly in the palm of His hand. He’s promised that nothing can snatch you away. Him being for you is more than the world being against you.

The way to stay in faith is to recognize it’s all a part of God’s plan, which He promises to work out. Don’t waste your time trying to figure everything out and living frustrated over disappointments or what’s not happening. Try a new approach. It’s very freeing when you can say, “God, I don’t understand it, but I trust You. I know You’re working all things for my good, so I’m going to stay in peace, knowing that You will get me to where I’m supposed to be.”

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that what so often looks like trouble is really Your hand moving me toward Your plan. Thank You that I can rest assured that You are working behind the scenes and orchestrating my steps. Help me to walk by faith and stay in peace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, or if you need a word of encouragement, and with your permission, Mike will 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 concerns; no gossip or slander of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

Bigger and Better

Today's Scripture

And many who had been paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was great joy in that city. Acts 8:7–8, NLT

It’s significant that Philip came into a season of great flourishing after he was driven by persecution out of Jerusalem to a city in Samaria. It looked as though nothing good was happening, as though he’d just have to endure the difficulties. But God was using that shaking season to get him in a position to flourish and see His favor and blessings in new ways. Philip saw all kinds of miracles in Samaria that he had never seen in Jerusalem. If he had stayed there, he would have missed the fullness of his destiny.

When you’re doing the right thing and a door closes, someone pushes you away, or the contract suddenly ends, stay in faith. God will open a bigger and better door. Samaria is waiting for you. There’s a place of victory, a place of abundance, a place of flourishing that God has already prepared for you. You’re going to do things you’ve never dreamed, discover gifts you didn’t know you had, and see favor, abundance, and breakthroughs. Just know that your best days are still ahead.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that You know what’s best for me, and You’re pushing and stretching me out of my comfort zone and into my purpose. Thank You for closed doors as well as open doors. I believe that You have something bigger, something better, something more rewarding up in front of me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, or if you need a word of encouragement, and with your permission, Mike will 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 concerns; no gossip or slander of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

Give Yourself Some Grace

Today's Scripture

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you [and approved of you as My chosen instrument], and before you were born I consecrated you.” Jeremiah 1:5, AMP

Before Jeremiah was formed in his mother’s womb, long before he overcame a weakness and became a great prophet, God said, “I approved you.” We think once we perform better, we can approve ourselves. We think that when we get rid of our flaws, overcome a bad habit, and are more patient, we can feel good about who we are. But God already approves you, so why don’t you approve yourself? He’s not withholding His acceptance until you do better. He knew every shortcoming, every weakness you would ever have, yet He says, “I approve you.” It’s because He formed you. He knows your flaws aren’t going to keep you from your purpose. The only way they’ll limit you is if you live down on yourself, feeling wrong, trying to change things that only God can change.

Do your best and then rest. He’ll work out the things that shouldn’t be there. Don’t be down on yourself if it’s not happening as fast as you would like. Give yourself permission to have some weaknesses. Give yourself the grace to not perform perfectly all the time.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that You approved me before I was formed in my mother’s womb, long before I made my first mistake. Thank You that You chose me and love me despite my weaknesses and shortcomings. I declare that I am going to approve myself, do my best, and live at rest. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, or if you need a word of encouragement, and with your permission, Mike will 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 concerns; no gossip or slander of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

Leave It in God’s Hands

Today's Scripture

He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. 1 Peter 2:23, NLT

How much more peace would we have if we didn’t retaliate when we’re insulted, didn’t try to get even, and weren’t frustrated when others stir up trouble? Instead of fighting, we walk away and leave the issue in God’s hands, knowing He is fighting for us. Why live all stressed out, with high blood pressure and not sleeping well because we’re trying to solve the case, prove the case, win the case? This can save you a lot of heartache. When you leave that case with God, He’ll make the wrongs right. He’s heard the negative comments, seen the betrayal, the offense, the jealousy. None of that can keep you from your destiny unless you let the offense get inside and poison your spirit. You don’t have to retaliate. God will vindicate you better than you can vindicate yourself. This takes all the pressure off. It’s very freeing when you understand that you don’t have to change people or convince them to be for you. Just keep taking the high road, honoring God, and He’ll get you to where you’re supposed to be.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for the example that Jesus showed in His response to insults and false accusations. Thank You that I don’t have to waste my time and energies trying to prove who I am or change what others think of me. You are my vindicator, and I know You will make the wrongs right. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, or if you need a word of encouragement, and with your permission, Mike will 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 concerns; no gossip or slander of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

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Not the Slightest Doubt

Today's Scripture

There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. Philippians 1:6, MSG

No matter what some people do, it’s never enough. There’s always a nagging voice telling them they should have done better. They live with this inner critic constantly putting them down, pointing out their faults, magnifying their weaknesses and failings. They also listen to critics and naysayers who tell them what they can’t do, limit their potential, and lessen their value. If that’s you, do yourself a favor and tune out both the inner and outer negative chatter.

The truth is that God didn’t make you subpar, deficient, or less-than. He calls you a masterpiece. But none of us are finished products. God is still working on us. Even though we have things we need to improve on, you shouldn’t feel unworthy and go around being down on yourself and trying to get people to approve you. God has already approved you. He’s already loved and accepted you. Why don’t you start believing that you’re worthy, that you’re valuable? Today can be a turning point. Start declaring who God says you are, keep being your best, and He’ll get you to where you’re supposed to be.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for the good work You’re doing in my life, and I am absolutely convinced that You will keep developing and bringing it to full completion. Help me to stop being against myself and to simply trust You with the process for further change. I declare that I am who You say I am. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, or if you need a word of encouragement, and with your permission, Mike will 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 concerns; no gossip or slander of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

What’s Limiting You?

Today's Scripture

Zachariah said to the angel, “Do you expect me to believe this? I’m an old man and my wife is an old woman.” Luke 1:18, MSG

Zachariah and his wife, Elizabeth, had tried unsuccessfully for years to have a child. When Gabriel showed up and told Zachariah that they would bear a son named John, Zachariah had fed upon the lies that they were too old for so long that he couldn’t believe it was possible. He did what we do so often. Rather than feed upon what God says about us, we dwell on what we can’t do, how we’ve made too many mistakes, how we tried before and it didn’t work. We think that the giant is too big, the sickness, the addiction, the dream. God is saying that you’re still destined to do great things. You’re not limited by your background, your education, by how big the opposition is, by how old or how young you are. What limits us is what we’re feeding upon, our wrong thinking. Stop feeding the limited, the average, the “can’t do it” you, and start feeding upon what God says about you. Start saying, “I can do all things through Christ. I am strong in the Lord. I am equipped, empowered, and anointed.”

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for the promises You have spoken to my spirit. Thank You that I can speak words of faith that agree with Your promises and give them the right to come to pass. I will stop feeding the doubts and feed upon what You say about me in Your Word. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, or if you need a word of encouragement, and with your permission, Mike will 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 concerns; no gossip or slander of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

What’s Limiting You?

Today's Scripture

Zachariah said to the angel, “Do you expect me to believe this? I’m an old man and my wife is an old woman.” Luke 1:18, MSG

Zachariah and his wife, Elizabeth, had tried unsuccessfully for years to have a child. When Gabriel showed up and told Zachariah that they would bear a son named John, Zachariah had fed upon the lies that they were too old for so long that he couldn’t believe it was possible. He did what we do so often. Rather than feed upon what God says about us, we dwell on what we can’t do, how we’ve made too many mistakes, how we tried before and it didn’t work. We think that the giant is too big, the sickness, the addiction, the dream. God is saying that you’re still destined to do great things. You’re not limited by your background, your education, by how big the opposition is, by how old or how young you are. What limits us is what we’re feeding upon, our wrong thinking. Stop feeding the limited, the average, the “can’t do it” you, and start feeding upon what God says about you. Start saying, “I can do all things through Christ. I am strong in the Lord. I am equipped, empowered, and anointed.”

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for the promises You have spoken to my spirit. Thank You that I can speak words of faith that agree with Your promises and give them the right to come to pass. I will stop feeding the doubts and feed upon what You say about me in Your Word. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, or if you need a word of encouragement, and with your permission, Mike will 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 concerns; no gossip or slander of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878

This Is Your Time

Today's Scripture

You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13, NLT

You don’t just happen to be alive today on Planet Earth. Before your parents ever breathed a breath, before they ever showed up, God already knew you and chose when you would live. This is your moment, your time. You’ve been equipped and empowered. He put His anointing on your life, His favor. You have the talent, the courage, the connections you need. Everything has been strategically thought out. You’re not lacking. The obstacles you face are not too much for you. If you couldn’t handle it, God wouldn’t have put you here now. If the giants were too big, you wouldn’t be here. If the dream wasn’t attainable, you wouldn’t have breath.

After all God has done, handpicked you for such a time as this, and crowned you with His favor, don’t go through life thinking you’re ordinary. The circumstances in your life may not be good today, but your destiny has been carefully planned. The conditions are right for you to succeed, to flourish, to blossom, to accomplish dreams, to overcome obstacles, to leave your mark. You are well able.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that You are the Most High God, and You handpicked me and set me apart for Your own purpose before my birth. Thank You for calling me to live by a higher standard and be set apart for Your purpose. I want to live up to my calling and bring You praise. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Mike Brooks is COFA's prayer coordinator. Please feel free to contact him anytime for prayer, or if you need a word of encouragement, and with your permission, Mike will 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 concerns; no gossip or slander of people you want prayer for. If you have immediate prayer needs, you can call Mike at 303.880.9878