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Today Derek addresses what Scripture has to say about wealth and abundance. Throughout the Word, wealth and abundance are described to be from God and they are essentially good. In today’s world, wealth and abundance are abused, but that doesn’t make them bad in themselves. God has given us the ability to produce wealth, thus confirming His covenant with us.

Our faith for abundance must be based on principles related to God’s promises. Derek’s first principle is that God’s provision is made available through His promises, so we must know what these promises are. The second principle is that these promises given by God are our inheritance. They belong to us and we must take hold of them.

Today Derek lays out practical steps in dealing with your tongue. Be honest with God and call your problem by its rightful name: it is sin. Confess it and receive forgiveness and cleansing. From then on refuse sin, say “No” to it, and yield your tongue to God.

What kind of religion does God approve of? Today we look in James to see just what effects the tongue has in our lives. Are we setting things on fire or are we blessing others with our words? What an amazing member of our body the Lord has given us, and He expects us to control the use of it.

Have you ever experienced a bitter disappointment in life? Perhaps you are going through a time of incredible testing right now. Well, today you can be encouraged as Derek explains that “Man’s disappointments are God’s appointments.” Through the bitter waters of Marah, God revealed the way to healing through the “The Healing Tree”.

In Derek’s words, “True security in life comes from committing yourself to God, finding the role that He has for you and then doing it—walking it out day by day, step by step—always with that motivation in your heart.” This is why you are here—to do God’s will. Derek shows us this was worked out in the life of Jesus.

What do you do when fear or worry assail your mind? Derek looks at the enemies of peace and encourages us to trust in the Lord—trust in who He is and what He has done for us. As we focus on the good, fear and worry will soon be replaced by God’s peace which guards our hearts and minds.

Jesus is the Rock of our salvation, the precious Cornerstone. He is the One who is our all, our Shepherd who leads us in paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. To the one committed to Him, He is faithful and will lead us even through death’s door, making provision for our every need.

When grace comes into our lives, it will produce fruit and one vital area will be our lips. What comes out of your mouth? Grace and gratitude are two aspects of the same word, so when you have grace you will be thankful. Grace to our speech is like salt to our food.

How do we learn to rely on God’s grace in our daily living? Today Derek offers three steps to help you walk out your reliance upon grace; affirm that Christ lives in you, put no confidence in your flesh, and rely on Christ’s all-sufficiency. Keep your eyes on the One who is faithful.