Month: August 2004

Faith

Posted on August 31, 2004

THOUGHT:

A problem not worth praying about is not worth worrying about.

Challenge

Share your troubles with God through prayer today and have faith that he is listening. Don't sweat the small stuff.

Verse

The LORD is good to those who wait for him, a refuge on the day of distress, Taking care of those who look to him for protection,

Reference

Nahum 1:7

Prayer

Posted on August 30, 2004

THOUGHT:

On days where everything seems to go wrong, remember that help is only a prayer away. God is listening, and if you listen to His response, you will find comfort.

Challenge

If you find trouble in your life today, pray to the Lord for strength. Find comfort in knowing that God is listening.

Verse

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Reference

Psalm 34:15

Charity

Posted on August 27, 2004

THOUGHT:

Find out how much God has given you and take from it what you need; the remainder is needed by others.

Challenge

Consider the many possessions you have that go unused. Find an individual or charity that could use them and donate them today.

Verse

VII - To Sheol the wicked will depart, all the nations that forget God.

Reference

Psalm 9:18

Change

Posted on August 26, 2004

THOUGHT:

Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

Challenge

Set a new goal for yourself today and look forward to the personal growth ahead.

Verse

But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory now and to the day of eternity. [Amen.]

Reference

2 Peter 3:18

Kindness

Posted on August 25, 2004

THOUGHT:

Kindness is contagious - And habit forming!

Challenge

Research says it takes 21 days to integrate a habit into your everyday life. Start forming your habit today with small acts of kindness.

Verse

The babble of some people is like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise is healing.

Reference

Proverbs 12:18

Prayer

Posted on August 24, 2004

THOUGHT:

Work as if you were to live one hundred years; pray as if you were to die tomorrow.

Challenge

Pray with a greater sense of urgency...Not to create personal anxiety, but to relieve it!

Verse

May these words of mine, the petition I have offered before the LORD, our God, be present to the LORD our God day and night, that he may uphold the cause of his servant and the cause of his people Israel as each day requires,

Reference

1 Kings 8:59

Attitude

Posted on August 23, 2004

THOUGHT:

Sharing what you have is more important than what you have.

Challenge

Take this simple thought and act on it today. Share what you have with someone in need.

Verse

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.

Reference

Hebrews 13:16

Discipleship

Posted on August 20, 2004

THOUGHT:

No one can do the good you can do today - Except you.

Challenge

You have a unique set of opportunities to do good. Will you do all the good you can do today? Help or show kindness to a complete stranger?

Verse

“Ah, LORD, remember how faithfully and wholeheartedly I conducted myself in your presence, doing what was good in your sight!” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

Reference

Isaiah 38:3

Joy

Posted on August 19, 2004

THOUGHT:

A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour. Everything you have and everything you see was created by God.

Challenge

If today does not go exactly how you planned it, look around and find a silver lining - it is there.

Verse

He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him?

Reference

Romans 8:32

Faith

Posted on August 18, 2004

THOUGHT:

Faith is a sounder guide than reason. Reason can go only so far, but faith has no limits.

Challenge

Repeat this phrase to yourself: Faith has no limits. Have faith, and the confidence you need will follow.

Verse

In whom we have boldness of speech and confidence of access through faith in him.

Reference

Ephesians 3:12

Attitude

Posted on August 17, 2004

THOUGHT:

It's nice to be important. It's more important to be nice.

Challenge

Forget about your title(s) today. Talk to someone you generally consider "below you." Treat them as your equal - In God's eyes they are.

Verse

He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them “brothers,”

Reference

Hebrews 2:11

Discipleship

Posted on August 16, 2004

THOUGHT:

Be more concerned with what God thinks about you than what people think about you.

Challenge

As you go about your day, imagine that Christ is standing beside you. As you speak and act, ask yourself if He would approve.

Verse

But Peter and the apostles said in reply, “We must obey God rather than men.

Reference

Acts 5:29

Discipleship

Posted on August 13, 2004

THOUGHT:

The man who samples the Word of God only occasionally never acquires much of a taste for it.

Challenge

Reading these TAGlines each day is a healthy start to acquiring a taste for God's word. Acting on them will provide you with a steady diet.

Verse

In my heart I treasure your promise, that I may not sin against you.

Reference

Psalm 119:11

Kindness

Posted on August 12, 2004

THOUGHT:

We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors but they all have to learn to live in the same box.

Challenge

Treat everyone with the same dignity and respect regardless of their race, religious beliefs, or physical appearance. Greet everyone with a kind word.

Verse

With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace:

Reference

Ephesians 4:2-3

Peace

Posted on August 11, 2004

THOUGHT:

There may be those on earth who dress better or eat better, but those who enjoy the peace of God sleep better.

Challenge

Make sure the decisions you make today are ones that allow you to go to sleep with a clear conscience tonight.

Verse

And enter into peace; They rest upon their couches, the sincere, who walk in integrity.

Reference

Isaiah 57:2

Attitude

Posted on August 10, 2004

THOUGHT:

There are no hopeless situations, only people who have grown hopeless about them.

Challenge

What may appear as an unsolvable problem can actually be an invigorating challenge. Ask God for the strength to face a problem in your life. Face the challenge with confidence knowing God is by your side.

Verse

Chapter 28 - The wicked flee though none pursue; but the just, like a lion, are confident.

Reference

Proverbs 28:1

Praise

Posted on August 9, 2004

THOUGHT:

Praying is learned by praying.

Challenge

All of our skills and habits are developed and strengthened by actually doing them. The same is true for prayer except it offers better long-term benefits! Pray more...Start today.

Verse

Constant Prayer. With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit. To that end, be watchful with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones

Reference

Ephesians 6:18

Attitude

Posted on August 6, 2004

THOUGHT:

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

Challenge

Although our journey to God may be bumpy at times, ask God to strengthen your faith to allow you to overcome these challenges, knowing your ultimate destination will be with Him.

Verse

The LORD also restored the prosperity of Job, after he had prayed for his friends; the LORD even gave to Job twice as much as he had before.

Reference

Job 42:10

Discipleship

Posted on August 5, 2004

THOUGHT:

The measure of a person is not how great their faith is, but how great their love is. Without action, our faith cannot be shared with others.

Challenge

Share the love and compassion of Christ with someone who is hurting today. Forward this message to them today and let them know you were thinking of them.

Verse

So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Reference

1 Corinthians 13:13

Evangelism

Posted on August 4, 2004

THOUGHT:

Never lie down at night without being able to say, "I have made one human being a little wiser, or a little happier, or at least a little better this day."

Challenge

Make a commitment TODAY to do a generous act for someone. A little assistance from you can go a long way towards improving someone else’s life.

Verse

The one who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You are being enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God, for the administration of this public service is not only supplying the needs of the holy ones but is also overflowing in many acts of thanksgiving to God.

Reference

2 Corinthians 9:10-12

Service

Posted on August 3, 2004

THOUGHT:

A man is called selfish, not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor’s.

Challenge

Acknowledge the good that someone around you is doing. You may be surprised how much your encouragement will inspire and be appreciated.

Verse

Do not those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good win steadfast loyalty.

Reference

Proverbs 14:22

Faith

Posted on August 2, 2004

THOUGHT:

God can heal a broken heart, but He needs all the pieces.

Challenge

Make certain you give your whole heart to God everyday - not just once a week. Do, and you will find comfort with Him.

Verse

My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes keep to my ways,

Reference

Proverbs 23:26