God's will is not an itinerary, but an attitude.
Live your life today with an attitiude of gratitude. Focus less on where you need to be and more on what you have to be thankful for. Stop now and say a quick prayer to thank God.
Therefore, we who are receiving the unshakable kingdom should have gratitude, with which we should offer worship pleasing to God in reverence and awe.
Hebrews 12:28
People are motivated more by example than they are by instruction.
Has anyone ever told you to, "Do as I say, not as I do?" It's not very effective. Spend an entire day showing others with your actions that you're a Christian. Only speak of it if absolutely necessary.
Showing yourself as a model of good deeds in every respect, with integrity in your teaching, dignity,
Titus 2:7
God gave everyone patience. The wise use it.
When you feel yourself losing your temper today, be patient. Say a quick prayer and wait for your anger to pass.
It is good sense to be slow to anger, and an honor to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:11
One of the greatest things we can get from prayer is companionship with God.
God loves you very much. Don't take advantage of that relationship and only call on Him to ask for "stuff". Talk with Him as you would talk with a friend. Make sure He knows you, and work to grow that relationship.
You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
An upright person is never a downright failure.
Live righteously using the Bible as your guide. When you do, you will never be a failure in God's eyes.
This is our justice before the LORD, our God: to observe carefully this whole commandment he has enjoined on us.”
Deuteronomy 6:25
A wise man once said every society is judged by how it treats its least fortunate amongst them.
How will you treat the less fortunate today? Give to a local charity? Help a stranger in need? Volunteer?
The land will never lack for needy persons; that is why I command you: “Open your hand freely to your poor and to your needy kin in your land.”
Deuteronomy 15:11
Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.
Don't take life for granted! Be grateful for what it is - a blessing from God. Live life to the fullest - starting right now.
There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink and provide themselves with good things from their toil. Even this, I saw, is from the hand of God. For who can eat or drink apart from God?
Ecclesiastes 2:24-25
We stand tallest when we stoop to help others.
Jesus showed us that to be a servant to others is the greatest act of love. Stand tall today by serving someone in need.
Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”
Mark 9:35
There is a God shaped hole in every human being that only God can fill.
Who do you know that needs to have this void filled? Sign them up to receive these daily TAGlines, and remind them that God loves them.
III. Concluding Exhortations Chapter 3 - Request for Prayers. Finally, brothers, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may speed forward and be glorified, as it did among you,
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Prayer does not need proof, it needs practice.
Starting today, make a commitment to add another moment of prayer in your day. Focus less on receiving blessings and more on proclaiming praise to the One who blesses.
Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.
Romans 12:12
Peace starts with a smile.
Give a heart felt smile to everyone you meet today. Smiles are contagious and your gesture will bring peace to countless others throughout the day.
[Jesus] said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
John 20:21
The bread of life never gets stale.
No matter how often you read it, the Bible always offers a fresh message. Pick yours up today and find a fresh message of hope and love.
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.
John 6:35
To know the strength of the anchor, you need to feel the storm.
God’s strength is best felt during troubled times. When you hurt the most, he will be there to comfort you. Anchor yourself to Him today through the study of His word.
He hushed the storm to silence, the waves of the sea were stilled.
Psalm 107:29
There are two ways of exerting one's strength - one is pushing down, and the other is pulling up.
Every day you will have the opportunity to help or hender those around you. Use your strength wisely today. You won't have to go far to find someone who's down. Pull them up with an encouraging word.
The Fall of Judah. Early and often the LORD, the God of their ancestors, sent his messengers to them, for he had compassion on his people and his dwelling place.
2 Chronicles 36:15
Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark:#9 of 9: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there is always a rainbow waiting.
Adversity is inevitable but life's obstacles are easier to overcome with God's help. Think About God more often each day and enjoy more peace of mind knowing that God will lead you to the end of the rainbow.
Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. Selfless Concern for the Church.
2 Corinthians 12:10
Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark:#8 of 9: It is safer to travel in pairs.
Be careful who you walk with in life. Your character and your reputation are often defined by the circles you run in. The ultimate security is to invite God to walk with you.
Therefore, beloved, since you await these things, be eager to be found without spot or blemish before him, at peace.
2 Peter 3:14
Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark:#7 of 9: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
When it comes to the most important things in life, take comfort in knowing that God has provided you with all the skills you need to fulfill His ultimate mission for you.
For we are God’s co-workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
1 Corinthians 3:9
Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark:#6 of 9: Build your future on high ground.
When it comes to setting your personal goals and making tough ethical decisions, ask God for the courage and the wisdom to take the high road.
Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of [your] faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-9
Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark:#5 of 9: Don’t listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
Ask God to give you the confidence and the patience to avoid distractions from naysayers. Focus your total energy on accomplishing something good and worthwhile rather than rationalizing your actions to the negative spirits around you.
He has success in store for the upright, is the shield of those who walk honestly, Guarding the paths of justice, protecting the way of his faithful ones, Then you will understand what is right and just, what is fair, every good path;
Proverbs 2:7-9
Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark:#4 of 9: Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.
Make a commitment to yourself and to the ones you love to stay in shape physically, mentally and most importantly, spiritually.
Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the LORD and turn away from evil; This will mean health for your flesh and vigor for your bones.
Proverbs 3: 7-8
Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark:#3 of 9: Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark.
Ask God to give you the wisdom and patience to avoid the temptation of “continuous instant gratification.” Saving for a “rainy day” will provide you with a safety net for setbacks, and accruing acts of goodwill will ultimately create the best version of yourself and eternal salvation.
Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
Matthew 5:16