I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light.
Invite God to join you on your journey today. Why would you walk alone, when God is anxiously waiting for an invitation?
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.
Psalm 23:4
Conscience is God’s built-in warning system. Be very happy when it hurts you. Be very worried when it doesn’t.
Let your conscience guide you in your decisions today and every day. When your conscience begins to bother you, adjust your actions.
Because of this, I always strive to keep my conscience clear before God and man.
Acts 24:16
If you can’t feed a hundred people then just feed one.
A good deed is a good deed no matter how small. Don't concentrate on what you can't do. Determine what you can do - and do it today.
So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith. VI. Conclusion - Final Appeal.
Galatians 6:10
If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.
As a Christian, you should stand for the ideals that Jesus taught us through his ministry. When temptation arises today (and it will) stand firm to your Christian convictions. Do the right thing, instead of the easy thing.
“No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.
Luke 8:16
Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it. Autograph your work with excellence.
Complete your work today with the anticipation that God will be completing your performance review. God knows what your are capable of and so do you. Don't disappoint either one of you.
“Many are the women of proven worth, but you have excelled them all.”
Proverbs 31:29
The world says,† If it feels good, do it Faith says, “If it feels God, do it.”
Today we are taught that it can’t be wrong if it feels so right. To have the discernment it takes to identify right from wrong, faith must overshadow feelings. When you come to a fork in the road, stop and let God guide you. You may need to put your feelings in the back seat.
If you seek her like silver, and like hidden treasures search her out, Then will you understand the fear of the LORD; the knowledge of God you will find;
Proverbs 2:4-5
There never was a person who did anything worth doing that he did not receive more than he gave.
You can't outgive God. In His time and His way, you will always receive more in return. Try it and see for yourself.
But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.
Luke 6:35
The noblest service comes from unseen hands. And the best servant does his work unseen.
Do a good deed in private today. Pick an opportunity and help someone without anyone's knowledge.
Chapter 6 - Teaching About Almsgiving. “[But] take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.
Matthew 6:1
Give God what's right -- not what's left.
God calls us to be a joyful giver. Do a good deed today because it feels good, and because God is a priority.
Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7
A happy heart is better than a full purse.
Examine your priorities today. Try to do more things that warm your heart and help others.
The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31
When praying, don't give God instructions - just report for duty.
Stop for a minute and say your prayers, but today do something different. Don't ask for anything, except for God to guide your actions to serve His will.
May the LORD, your God, show us the way we should take and what we should do.”
Jeremiah 42:3
We should always remember that the value of our good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love of God which prompts us to do these works.
Doing good deeds is good, but only truly inspired if they come from the Lord's calling. When you see an opportunity to help, take full advantage of it; remember that you are helping spread the grace of God.
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that if they speak of you as evildoers, they may observe your good works and glorify God on the day of visitation. Christian Citizens.
1 Peter 2:12
You are you - the only you in the world. God created only one you with your specific set of gifts and He has led only one you through your completely unique set of experiences. He has specifically prepared you to serve Him in a unique way.
Spend some time in prayer discovering His unique way for you today.
Thus I have searched among them for someone who would build a wall or stand in the breach before me to keep me from destroying the land; but I found no one.
Ezekiel 22:30
Man's way leads to a hopeless end -- God's way leads to an endless hope.
God doesn't want us to be worried. Relax today with the knowledge that God is with you and will lead you to His home.
Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.
Matthew 6:34
Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some people will ever read.
Many people don't read their bible like they should. Be an inspirational chapter in someone's life today by allowing God's light to shine through you.
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
Exercise daily -- walk with the Lord.
Christ gave us great examples of the right way to walk. Get your soul in shape by following the path of Christ.
He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Matthew 4:19
We don't change God's message -- His message changes us.
For God's message to change us, we have to hear it. Go to church this weekend and focus on listening to His word. Follow-up by reading more of the passage later in the day.
He said in reply, “It is written: ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:4
If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring. He sends you a sunrise every morning. Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!
Stop for a second and thank God for the many things He gives you each and every day. Especially thank Him for his unconditional love. As you go through the day today, notice the many things God has provided for you.
Chapter 3 - See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
1 John 3:1
We are both small and large at the same time. We are a speck in the universe, but we are the world to God.
God knew you and loved you from before you were born. Show Him the love is reciprocated by offering your actions to Him today. Throughout the day, remember His love and show it through your actions.
Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows. I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God.
Luke 12:6-8
Anger is like a cancer inside of you. As long as you are angry with someone, you can never get past it.
Pick someone who has upset you and forgive like Jesus would: forgive and FORGET. Pray for God's help.
To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic.
Luke 6:29
The Bible, though old, never fails to offer something new. Although the book is ancient, it always delivers something relevant to your life.
Pick one of the Psalms and read it today. Sit quietly after you have read it and reflect on any new understandings that God spoke to you.
Those who gain sense truly love themselves; those who preserve understanding will find success.
Proverbs 19:8