Anybody can do their best. God helps us do better than our best.
Before you undertake a task today that you know you are good at, take a moment and ask God to be in it with you. Go beyond your best.
Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine, by the power at work within us,
Ephesians 3:20
My obligation is to do the right thing. The rest is in God’s hands.
Are you struggling with a decision because you are concerned about the outcome? Decide to do the right thing. Trust God to take care of the results.
If you consider that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who acts in righteousness is begotten by him.
1 John 2:29
A great deal of good can be done if one is not too careful who gets the credit.
When you accomplish something good today, stop and give credit where credit is due. Thank God for blessing you with your skills and talents.
But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
Matthew 6:3-4
At the end of the day you have to look in the mirror and say, "Did I do good today?"
God doesn't expect us to be perfect. Each time you look in a mirror, ask yourself this simple question: "Am I doing what I can for the Lord?"
He said in reply, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”
Luke 10:27
Good words are worth much, and cost little.
What does it cost you to say a kind word to someone who is hurting today? The little effort you spend providing encouragement may set them on the path to healing.
Pleasing words are a honeycomb, sweet to the taste and invigorating to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
Don’t let “Well Done” on your tombstone mean you were cremated!
As you go through your day, imagine that you are going to be giving an account of your actions to God before you lie down to sleep. Will “Well Done” be the response?
His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’
Matthew 25:21
Maybe the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.
Find some quite time and place to “sit on a porch” with Christ today to just listen to what he tells your heart.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27
It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love Him.
Service is important, but it's not your salvation. Remember as you continue to provide service to others that you are doing it for the Lord. He is the reason for all we do.
On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they.”
Acts 15:11
It is not how much we do, but how much love we put into the doing – Mother Teresa
Spend a few extra minutes today enjoying something you usually take for granted.
So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
A great person is always willing to be little.
Christ taught us to be humble and to serve others. Follow Christ’s example and look for a way to serve someone around you today.
The greatest among you must be your servant.
Matthew 23:11
In reality, our peace of mind is about 10% circumstances and 90% attitude.
Armed with the knowledge that God loves you, take a positive aproach today. Don't let the circumstances around you interfere with God's plan for you.
They roam about as scavengers; if they are not filled, they howl.
Psalm 59:16
The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.
Strengthen your faith today by looking back at your successes, counting your blessings, and thanking God for making it all happen.
I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.
Philippians 4:13
The commands of God are all designed to make us more happy than we can possible be without them.
God’s commandments don’t limit us, they free us. Re-read the commandments today with this perspective in mind.
I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.
Exodus 20 1-17
God won't ask about the color of your skin, or the length of your hair. He'll ask about the content of your character.
Review how you interact with people today. When you find yourself judging others based on their appearance remember that God judges rightly, based on one's character.
I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.
Hebrew 6:10
God won't ask what your highest salary was. He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
When you are confronted with decisions today, remember that God doesn't care how high you climb, but rather that you chose his path to get there. Let that thought guide your actions today.
Calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father,
1 Thessalonians 1:3
God won't ask the square footage of your house, He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
Invite a friend over for dinner this week. Don't forget to bless the food.
After she and her household had been baptized, she offered us an invitation, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my home,” and she prevailed on us.
Acts 16:15
He who angers you controls you.
Allow the peace that God promises to enhance your ability to rise above things that may get under your skin.
III. Exhortations and Warnings - Doers of the Word. Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath, for the wrath of a man does not accomplish the righteousness of God.
James 1:19-20
If you get where you are going, where are you going to be?
We plan our daily lives, but what about our faith walk? Take time to reflect on your goals… If you reach your goals, will your journey be pleasing to God?
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the holy Spirit; whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by others.
Romans 14:17-18
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes their way.
Make the most of your church today by joining in, helping out or just showing up to at least one activity that you haven’t been involved in before.
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.
Matthew 18:20
In creation, God shows us His hand. In redemption, He shows us His heart.
Tell God you appreciate both His creation and sacrifice. A quick prayer saying thanks is a good start.
Sing praise, play music; proclaim all his wondrous deeds.
1 Chronicles 16:9
In an overpopulated world, it is easy to underestimate the power of one.
Be the one person that changes a life today. A kind word or an unselfish act can continue to generate ripples of kindness all day.
Worry weighs down the heart, but a kind word gives it joy.
Proverbs 12:25
You can accomplish more in one hour with God than in one lifetime without Him.
Imagine your spiritual growth if you would dedicate one hour each day in prayer and bible study. Take the first step today by spending an extra five minutes in solitude and prayer with God.
Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
Colossians 4:5
A nail is driven out with another nail; habit is overcome by habit.
Begin to eliminate a bad habit today by replacing it with a good one.
Because God will bring to judgment every work, with all its hidden qualities, whether good or bad.
Ecclesiastes 12:14