A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.
Add good deeds to your daily "to do" list. Your actions will benefit and be appreciated by others.
Make no mistake: God is not mocked, for a person will reap only what he sows,
Galatians 6:7
In trying times, don’t quit trying.
Never give up. God gave you the talents to accomplish His purpose in your life. We all fall short on occasion. What's important is that we keep trying. Never give up.
Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9
Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will.
Show God you know by sharing your faith with someone today.
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?
Romans 8:32
Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see.
Don’t be limited by what you see or hear. Have the courage to chase your dreams and the faith that God will be with you on the journey.
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.
Value each year (and each month, day, hour and minute for that matter) that you are on this earth. Recognize it for what it is - a gift from God. Don't take it for granted. Stop and thank him right now.
Teach us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.
Psalm 90:12
Of all the free gifts we may receive, prayer is the very best one.…
Don’t let this precious gift sit on the shelf today. Find time to use it again and again.
There was great rejoicing in Jerusalem, for since the days of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel, there had been nothing like it in the city. Then the levitical priests rose and blessed the people; their voice was heard and their prayer reached heaven, God’s holy dwelling.
2 Chronicles 30:26-28
Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.
Set your sights high today. Go outside your comfort zone. Have the confidence that God wants you to succeed and with Him you can achieve anything.
Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father.
John 14:12
If you were given a nickname descriptive of your character, would you be proud of it?
Give some thought right now to a nickname you would like to have that describes your ideal character. Live your life accordingly, starting now.
Chapter 22 - A good name is more desirable than great riches, and high esteem, than gold and silver.
Proverbs 22:1
A gentle reminder -- that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.
Look inward at what is truly precious to you. If they were built or bought, keep looking.
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
2 Corinthians 9:15
Goals are dreams with deadlines.
It is easy to dream about many things knowing in the back of your mind that it is likely that these dreams will never be realized. Set a goal today to move closer to God, knowing in your heart that this dream will come true.
Thanksgiving. We ought to thank God always for you, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith flourishes ever more, and the love of every one of you for one another grows ever greater.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
It takes less time to do what’s right than it does to explain why you did it wrong.
Save yourself some time today and do what's right the first time.
And my inmost being will exult, when your lips speak what is right.
Proverbs 23:16
Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.
Strive for wisdom, accepting that it will never be totally achieved. Live honestly, knowing it is a choice that can be achieved instantly.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.
Romans 12:17
God plus one is always a majority!
If faced with a difficult decision today, ask yourself how God would vote. The heavenly majority will outlast the earthly majority.
What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31
It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving.
What charity is close to your heart? Tell someone else about this important charity and let them know how they can help.
Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.”
Luke 6:38
When it comes to giving, some people stop at nothing.
God has blessed each one of us with gifts and talents. Decide today to show your appreciation for those gifts by making a commitment to increase your stewardship to your church. Don’t wait until you are asked.
They would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one’s need.
Acts 2:45
Too many people miss the silver lining because they were expecting gold.
Ask God to allow your expectations to be driven by unselfish optimism, rather than self-serving greed.
Not that I say this because of need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I find myself, to be self-sufficient.
Philippians 4:11
Everyone has patience. Successful people learn to use it.
Don't let events around you control the way you react today. Ask God for patience when it would be easy to react otherwise.
And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
James 1:4
Things aren’t true because Jesus said them, he said them because they are true.
Pick up your bible today and read the 8th chapter of John's gospel to strengthen your understanding of our Savior.
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32,36
If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard, just keep putting off doing it.
Don't let fear paralyze you. Ask God for the courage to get you through your challenges today, and have the faith that He will. Action cures fear!
Joshua therefore said to the Israelites, “How much longer will you put off taking steps to possess the land which the LORD, the God of your ancestors, has given you?
Joshua 18:3
God never asks about our ability or our inability – just our availability.
God will never expect you to complete a task He has not given you the ability to complete. All He asks is that you are available when He asks. Make sure you are.
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” “Here I am,” I said; “send me!”
Isaiah 6:8
God has a history of using the insignificant to accomplish the impossible.
Don't underestimate the significance of those you encounter today. Treat everyone as special. God does.
Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.”
Mark 10:27
We can make our plans, but the final outcome is in God's hands.
Don't worry about the little things today. God has a way of making the big things happen for us in His time.
Chapter 16 - Plans are made in human hearts, but from the LORD comes the tongue’s response.
Proverbs 16:1