Some decisions may take you out of God’s will, but never out of His reach.
Is there something in your life that is probably not in God’s will for you? Lift this up to God in prayer at this moment and ask God for the strength to remove it from your life.
If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
2 Timothy 2:13
When we die, our lifespan is represented by a start date (birth) and an end date (death). The only thing representing everything in the middle is a simple 'dash'.
In your mad 'dash' today, what will you be doing and what will that 'dash' represent for you? Review your priorities this morning and make sure you're dashing in the right direction.
Speak boastfully no longer, Do not let arrogance issue from your mouths. For an all-knowing God is the LORD, a God who weighs actions.
1 Samual 2:3
God doesn't call the qualified. He qualifies the called.
When an opportunity to help God arises, don't think you can't help. Remember God won't put you where He doesn’t need you. Even little acts of kindness may seem uncomfortable, but you can succeed with God's help.
Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20
Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessings of heaven.
A good litmus test for your actions today: Can I ask Christ to help me with this? If not, it's time to stop.
He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.
Matthew 22:37
What fuel is to a car, the Holy Spirit is to a believer.
The Holy Spirit energizes us to stay the course, motivates us in spite of the obstacles and keeps us going when the road gets rough. If you attempt to operate without the Holy Spirit or use some substitute fuel, you are certain to grind to a halt.
How long will you turn away at my reproof? [The arrogant delight in their arrogance, and fools hate knowledge.] Lo! I will pour out to you my spirit, I will acquaint you with my words:
Proverbs 1:23
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
Make a conscious effort to show kindness to everyone in your life. Live the life for which you want to be remembered.
Golden apples in silver settings are words spoken at the proper time.
Proverbs 25:11
Never miss an opportunity to say a word of congratulation upon anyone’s achievement, or express sympathy in sorrow or disappointment.
Look for opportunities today to congratulate someone for a job well done. Don’t underestimate the impact your acknowledgement will have on others attitudes and actions.
Each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast with regard to himself alone, and not with regard to someone else;
Galatians 6:4
We face another hectic day with barely enough time to do the things we MUST do. We have many excuses not to do the things we SHOULD do…think about God, pray, read a passage from the Bible. Set aside those things that get in the way of God.
Can you prioritize your tasks today to make more time for prayer?
I am consumed with rage, because my foes forget your words.
Psalms 119:139
Here is a test to see if your mission on earth is finished. If you are alive, it isn't.
God has a plan for you. Seek out His subtle signs to guide your actions today.
Whoever preaches, let it be with the words of God; whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. IV. Advice to the Persecuted - Trial of Persecution.
1 Peter 4:11
In today's fast paced world, it seems we are more concerned about speed than direction.
Do you focus on what is really important in life? Make sure your relationship with God is a top priority in your life.
The plans of the diligent end in profit, but those of the hasty end in loss.
Proverbs 21:5
God’s love is more powerful than our sins.
Look back at the last time you sinned. Take a few minutes of calm to think about God’s love and what it means. Feel the peace of God's forgiveness and pray that you will be stronger next time and avoid the temptation of sin.
We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him.
1 John 4:16, 19
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
God is always there. You may not realize it sometimes, but be comforted today in the knowledge that God is with you always. Be mindful throughout the day today and notice God in all the unfamiliar places.
We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him.
Matthew 28:21
May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.
Take the time to look at your yesterday. Think of each incident as a happiness, a trial, a sorrow or a hope. Accept that it is all part of God's plan for you and have faith that God will give you the strength you need for today.
III - I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel with my eye upon you.
Psalm 32:8
The really great man is the man who makes every man feel great.
Exercise humility today by focusing attention away from yourself and trying to make someone else feel great.
No foul language should come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, that it may impart grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:29
We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors but they all have to live in the same box.
Don't confuse different with better or worse. Deal fairly with everyone, embracing the differences God created.
Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching;
Romans 12:6-7
Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
Christ calls us to act on our faith. Look for an opportunity to show your faith and do it.
So that your partnership in the faith may become effective in recognizing every good there is in us that leads to Christ.
Philemon 1:6
"Let's meet at my house before the game on Sunday" - God
How many people do you watch the big game with? Invite just as many people to join you for worship this weekend. The pregame celebration is more important than the game. . .
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
Living bravely will not always lead to a long life, but living cautiously will not allow you to live at all.
Ask God to give you the courage to overcome your fears, allowing you to experience the full extent of his blessings.
This God who girded me with might, kept my way unerring,
2 Samuel 22:33
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
The best way to stay out of a "jam" is to avoid anything that appears forbidden. It may take a little extra time and effort when you are confronted with a tempting situation, but it will save more than time at the pearly gates.
For whoever keeps the whole law, but falls short in one particular, has become guilty in respect to all of it.
James 2:10
It takes less time to do what’s right than it does to explain why you did it wrong.
Save yourself some time today, do what's right. If you have any doubt, ask yourself what God would do.
Happy the just, for it will go well with them, the fruit of their works they will eat.
Isaiah 3:10