Lees Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

08/26/2026

Seed of Encouragement
Choose to walk in peace… choose to focus on gratitude… choose to speak with faith and expect God’s best. God has brought us through too much for us to start doubting His ability to bring us through what’s going on now. Nothing the enemy tries to do can stop His promises from being fulfilled in our lives.

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 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 23‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭

08/25/2026

Seed of Encouragement
Sometimes we can be so tired... physically, mentally and emotionally... that even though we go to sleep, we are not getting the rest that we need. We wake up feeling drained and exhausted. This is an indication that we carrying burdens and not surrendering them to God. It’s a sign that we are trying to do things on our own, more than we are trusting God to do what He has promised. We have to be intentional and cast all of our cares upon God… not just some of them… ALL of them. When we cast our cares upon Him, we can rest in Him and allow Him to give us the refreshing that we need.

He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised. Psalm‬ ‭23‬:‭2-3‬

08/24/2026

Seed of Encouragement
If you need it, trust that The Lord will provide it! The Lord IS your shepherd. The Lord IS your provider. The Lord IS the your healer. The Lord IS your protector. The Lord IS your guide. And because HE IS, you shall have!!! God has promised it in His Word and you can trust that HE IS FAITHFUL to fulfill His Word. Don’t doubt it, only BELIEVE!!!

The Lord is my shepherd. I will always have everything I need. Psalm‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬ ‭

My Lord God in heaven has plenty of good and valuable things. Because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will give to you everything that you need. Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬ ‭

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

Seed of Encouragement
Whatever you may be going through, know that God is right there with you and He will help you. He is the strength you need to overcome every obstacle you encounter. He is the courage you need to face life with confidence and assurance in spite of adversity. My prayer is that you feel His presence with you and His love for you. In everything you do, rely on and trust in Him wholeheartedly. You are His beloved and He will never leave or abandon you.

The Lord your God will be the one who keeps on walking with you - he won't leave you or abandon you. Dueteronomy 31:6b

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me. Psalms 23:4

08/22/2026

I won’t let go until You bless me, Lord”. (Genesis 32:26). Some of you are tempted to give up… right before your breakthrough. The weight of your wait is heavier than you think you can bear. It seems like God has ignored your prayers. Sometimes you’ve got to call it not robbery and remind God of His Word over your life! His promises are yes and amen. So with the authority given you, command every mountain to be leveled and every delay to be released in the name of Jesus. Our father desires every good and perfect thing to be ours, but we must speak and move under His authority. Now is not the time to give up. Now is the time to chase down what God has stored up for you. Don’t let go, your breakthrough is just on the other side. Amen.

08/22/2026

Seed of Encouragement
Do not get weary in doing good for in due season you shall reap if you don’t give up. The enemy can’t take our promised blessings, but he will attack us in all sorts of ways to try to get us to give up. See the attack for what it truly is... an indication of doing something good and on the brink of REAPING and RECEIVING our promised blessings. KEEP PRESSING! KEEP PURSUING! DON’T GIVE UP! Due season is on the horizon!!!

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9

08/21/2026

Seed of Encouragement
We must not allow our mood and our attitude to be based on outside influences. People, situations and circumstances constantly change from one extreme to the other. But when we put our confidence in God and allow our emotions to be rooted The One who never changes... we can be content in Him. Filled with His joy and peace no matter what.

It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man. Psalm‬ ‭118‬:‭8‬

08/20/2026

EXODUS 14:14
Sometimes we put so much pressure on ourselves trying to fix everything, figure everything out, and carry every problem like the outcome depends completely on us. But Exodus 14:14 is a reminder that some battles were never meant for us to fight in our own strength. Do what you can. Handle what’s in your hands. Pray, stay obedient, and keep moving the way God is leading you. Then release the rest. You don’t have to exhaust yourself trying to control what only God can handle. Some things require your effort, but other things require your faith. “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” — Exodus 14:14 Maybe the lesson isn’t to try harder. Maybe it’s learning when to stop carrying what you already gave to God.

08/19/2026

Seed of Encouragement
People tend to put conditions on their love because that’s what is in our human nature to do. To be able to love unconditionally as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 does not come to us naturally. Loving unconditionally happens when we allow the Holy Spirit to help us set aside our own selfish desires so that we can give love with no expectation of getting anything in return. The more we grow in our relationship with God, the more the love of God flows through us to others. We begin to love ourselves and others the way God loves.

Love is patient and kind, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. Love isn't selfish or quick tempered. It doesn't keep a record of wrongs that others do. Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting. Love never fails! 1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:4-8‬a