God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet, He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.
Springtime is a great time to go through your closets and determine what you need. Give the rest to those in need: Goodwill or another charity that helps to clothe the poor.
Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to [the] poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Matthew 19:21
A lot of kneeling will help keep you in good standing.
Pause for at least 30 seconds and TAG (Think About God). Repeat Often!
Seek out the LORD and his might; constantly seek his face.
Psalm 105:4
A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.
Share your light by helping someone in need today. Brightening another's day will never diminish your personal glow.
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
1 Peter 4:10
Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.
Write down these 3 R’s and put them next to your computer – refer to them often.
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps.
1 Peter 2:21
The Bible: This book will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from this book.
Begin to understand the life changing benefits of readying your bible. Open your bible today. Or, if you're in front of your computer, go to www.biblegateway.com.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23
God does not take away the darkness, but He guides us through it.
Bad things happen. Remember, God is always with you. Don't worry about the bad, be comforted in the fact that Christ is walking with you.
Yet I am always with you; you take hold of my right hand. With your counsel you guide me, and at the end receive me with honor.
Psalm 73:23-24
Quit griping about your church. If it was perfect, you couldn't attend.
For every minute you have spent complaining about something this week, spend two minutes volunteering. Your church won't be perfect, but you'll be making progress.
IV. The Power of Prayer - Anointing of the Sick. Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praise.
James 5:13
Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.
Christianity is trusting Christ, not self. Most people are trying to reach God, find God and please God through their own efforts. Rest all of your weight on Christ and He will carry you to the Father.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely;
Proverbs 3:5
When I have learnt to love God better than my earthly dearest, I shall love my earthly dearest better than I do now.
Is God first in your life? Review your schedule for this week? Don't take time from your family, look for wasted time that can be given to the Lord.
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
Sharing God's blessings will only bless you more.
Throughout the day, take note of the many blessings that come your way. As you notice them, do what you can to share as many as possible.
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the things freely given us by God.
1 Corinthians 2:12
The Lor s mercies never cease. The Lord’s compassion never fails. The Lord’s faithfulness never diminishes.
As mysterious as such incredible commitment seems to us, God’s constancy in our life is true. His commitment to us never changes. He never leaves us even when we fail Him. If you are feeling apart from God today, know that He is beside you and feel His comfort.
The LORD’s acts of mercy are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent;
Lamentations 3:22
If the world around you is cold; make it your business to make fires.
God calls everyone to do something different. Look for your calling and do what you can to help the Lord and those around you.
Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith;
Romans 12:6
A holy life will produce the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns; they only shine.
Remember that Christ calls us to be examples of His love. Make sure you are living for the right person.
Chapter 11 - Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1
When the door of happiness closes, another opens; but often times we look so long at the closed door that we don't see the one, which has been opened for us.
Look at the potential positive in every situation today – don’t dwell on the negative.
And do not grieve the holy Spirit of God, with which you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Ephesians 4:30
God does not give you things so you can enjoy life, He gives you life so you can enjoy things.
Are you enjoying life? What small thing can you change today to start enjoying life more?
Therefore I praised joy, because there is nothing better for mortals under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be joyful; this will accompany them in their toil through the limited days of life God gives them under the sun.
Ecclesiastes 8:15
Most of us have trouble praying when we are in little trouble, but we have little trouble praying when we are in much trouble.
Thank God for the little things that go right in your life today. Start with thanking Him for the food you eat, and expand from there.
I will always hope in you and add to all your praise.
Psalm 71:14
We don't change the message, the message changes us.
New translations of the bible don't change the message, they only make it easier to read. When you read scripture today, it will change you.
I will offer praise in the great assembly; my vows I will fulfill before those who fear him.
Psalms 22:26
If you wish to be a leader you will be frustratred, for very few people wish to be led. If you aim to be a servant, you will never be frustrated.
God calls us to be servants to the world. Pick at least one service opportunity today, and get involved.
For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve one another through love.
Galatians 5:13
Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.
Look for an opportunity to help someone today. Without reason or question, give them a helping hand.
You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
Matthew 5:14-16
Whoever chooses to walk with God walks right into the battle.
If you choose to walk by biblical standards, you are guaranteed to be tested and tried by the temptations of this world. The tests will come. But our Lord is the God of hope. . . His supply never runs short. When you are in the midst of a battle, ask Him for reinforcements.
I say to the LORD: You are my God; listen, LORD, to the words of my pleas.
Psalm 140:7