THOUGHT: Be modest. Much was accomplished before you were born. CHALLENGE: Resist any temptation to boast today. Modesty and humility are products of a Christ-like character. REFERENCE: For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23:12
Thought: Judge each day by the seeds that you plant, not by the harvest you reap. Challenge: Spend more time focused on what you're giving, not on what you're getting. If you have the faith and courage to try this today, your harvest will always be plenty. Reference: And let us not grow weary of […]
Thought: Staying positive doesn't mean you have to be happy all the time. It means that even on the hard days you know that there are better ones coming. Challenge: Take a few minutes each day to count your blessings no matter how your day went. Even on tough days God provides us with many […]
Thought: People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be. Challenge: True happiness comes when you put your faith in God. He has a plan for you, a wonderful plan. Trust in Him and you will have every reason on earth to be happy. Reference: For I know the plans I […]
Thought: Ruminating about the past is like trying to drive backward to undo a car accident. Challenge: No matter how much you think about it, worry about it or regret it, you can't change your past. Yet, there you go again thinking about the past as if you can rewrite it. Focus your time and […]
Thought: The past is your lesson. The present is your gift. The future is your motivation. Challenge: With faith that God truly does have a plan for each of us, find a way today to live in the moment. Learn from your past and be motivated by your optimism and passion for a bright future, […]
Thought: Always remember you're unique…Just like everyone else! Challenge: God made a special effort to make each of us a one-of-a-kind. Show more appreciation each day by doing a better job of treating yourself and others with the respect and dignity they deserve. Reference: So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do […]
Thought: Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. Challenge: Don't ever allow life to wear you down to the point that you lose your sense of adventure, your sense of joy, your sense of passion or your sense of humor. Ask God for […]
Thought: Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now. Challenge: Look to your past as a source of happiness and fond memories. Don't spoil the present with the fact that growing older does not allow you to run as fast, jump as high or even think and remember as well as […]
Thought: When I hear somebody sigh, "Life is hard" I am always tempted to ask, compared to what? Challenge: It's easy to complain about the challenges in your life. It is even easier to look around and realize just how blessed you really are in your life. Thank God for your MANY blessings today and […]