When you awaken your awareness of God’s presence within you, you realize that all blessings are not only possible, but probable!
Be optimistic. . . Wake up the spirit inside you by asking God to help you to fill your life with the joy of great expectations.
Then you shall see and be radiant, your heart shall throb and overflow. For the riches of the sea shall be poured out before you, the wealth of nations shall come to you.
Isaiah 60:5
"Have you read my number one best seller? There will be a test." - God
You don't need to be a bible scholar to enjoy and benefit from the bible. If you don't know where to start, pick one of the 4 Gospels and read about Jesus Christ.
The woman said to Elijah, “Now indeed I know that you are a man of God, and it is truly the word of the LORD that you speak.”
1 Kings 17:24
The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything.
When is the last time you were on your knees in prayer to the Lord? Find time today to pray to God and ask Him to give you strength to stand up to your challenges.
Peter sent them all out and knelt down and prayed. Then he turned to her body and said, “Tabitha, rise up.” She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up.
Acts 9:40
Our thanks to God should always precede our requests.
When you say your prayers today, make a list of the things you are thankful for, as well as the things you need. Say your prayers in the right order.
V - But here I am miserable and in pain; let your saving help protect me, God,
Psalm 69:30
Happiness is not created by what happens to us, but by our attitudes toward it.
Remember to keep things in perspective today. With every event that happens remember God planned it and even though it may not make sense, be happy knowing God's ultimate plan is at work.
Blessed the man who sets his security in the LORD, who turns not to the arrogant or to those who stray after falsehood.
Psalm 40:5
The one who dies with the most toys - is still dead.
How much 'stuff' do you have at your house that you don't NEED? This week, give away something you value that may be truly needed and appreciated by others.
The people rejoiced over these free-will offerings, for they had been contributed to the LORD wholeheartedly. King David also rejoiced greatly.
1 Chronicles 29:9
Watch to see where God is at work and join Him.
In the midst of your routine plans and schedules, respond to the prompting’s of God. Take a break from your work and join God in His work.
The human heart plans the way, but the LORD directs the steps.
Proverbs 16:9
Count your blessings - literally.
Do you feel stressed? Worried? Anxious? Start counting your blessings one by one. By the time you get to 10, you should feel God’s gracious love calming your spirit. Try it!
Let us come before him with a song of praise, joyfully sing out our psalms.
Psalm 95:2
God did not say that we cannot possess things, rather we cannot allow things to possess us.
If you find yourself obsessed with "the things" in your life, ask yourself if they're important to God. If not, start focusing on the right things.
In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple. The Simile of Salt.
Luke 14:33
If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world.
Don't worry about what you want. Instead, thank God for the many riches you have!
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to [the] poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
Mark 10:21
It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.
Take extra care to listen and accept this week's sermon. Work to live out the lifestyle Christ expects of you.
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to [the] poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
John 14:34-35
Often we change jobs, friends and spouses instead of ourselves.
The next time you feel the need for a significant change in your life, take a hard look inward. A few internal changes may change your outlook!
The spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will join them in their prophetic ecstasy and will become a changed man.
1 Samuel 10:6
To win a race, your eyes need to be fixed on the finish line. To run the race of life, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
Are you running in circles or staight down the center of the lane? Remember to focus your life on your Christian values and everything else will fall in place.
The Narrow Gate. “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few. False Prophets.
Matthew 7:13-14
Give what you can, when you can, while you can. You'll never know when your time is up.
Go out of your way to do something good today. Your actions may be contageous.
He sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, “Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.”
Mark 12:41-44
You are touched by many people throughout your life, but only true friends will leave fingerprints on your heart.
Remember that Jesus is a true friend. Let him touch your heart today.
I am the friend of all who fear you, of all who observe your precepts.
Psalm 119:63
When our Lord said "It is finished," he meant FINISHED!
Each day, as you place your faith in Jesus as your Savior, rest assured that you are 100% forgiven of your sins. Trust that Jesus knew how to finish His work.
All have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God. They are justified freely by his grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus,
Romans 3:23 - 24
When we lose God, it is not God who is lost.
The best way to never lose God, is to keep Him close at all times. Make sure you have a reminder of God within view as you work today. If you don't, print this out and keep it with you.
Giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.
Ephesians 5:20
Our prayers must mean something to us if they are to mean anything to God.
How often do you just recite the words to a prayer without internalizing what you're saying? Take a minute right now and say the Lord's Prayer. Listen to the words you are saying and pray it like you mean it.
He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread and forgive us our sins for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the final test.” Further Teachings on Prayer.
Luke 11:2-4
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
Find someone who is in need of help and offer to assist them. Ask nothing in return. You will find that you will be blessed by the giving.
The Golden Rule. “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12
The most important things in life aren’t things.
We have heard and understood this simple message expressed many ways, many times. Yet, it continues to be so difficult for us to allow it to sink in. As you feel your stress levels begin to rise today, try to remind yourself what really matters.
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to [the] poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
Mark 10:21