I would rather walk with God in the dark, than go alone in the light.
When you encounter a “dark” moment today, remember that God is with you. Look to Him to guide you through that moment and bring you once again into the light.
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
God doesn’t love us less if we fail, and he doesn’t love us more if we succeed.
Failure is inevitable. God does not remember it, and neither should you. Pray that any lingering pain that you feel from your failures will be removed.
Keep yourselves in the love of God and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
Jude 1:21
When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.
During difficult times, as always, actions speak louder than words. Don't wait for someone to give you directions. Act now.
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
Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.
Problems are inevitable. Our responses to them are not. Ask God for the courage and wisdom to approach all your problems as opportunities, starting today.
LORD, may you not withhold your compassion from me; May your mercy and your faithfulness continually protect me. B - But evils surround me until they cannot be counted. My sins overtake me, so that I can no longer see. They are more numerous than the hairs of my head; my courage fails me.
Psalm 40:12-13
True friendship is like sound health, the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.
Friends are a gift from God. Don't take them for granted. Pick up the phone and call a friend that you haven't talked to in the last month. A good conversation can be healthy for both of you.
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
John 15:13
Take life for gratitude, not for granted.
As you gather with family and friends tomorrow, make sure you take nothing for granted. Remember to thank God often for your many blessings.
But when you have eaten and are satisfied, you must bless the LORD, your God, for the good land he has given you. Be careful not to forget the LORD, your God, by failing to keep his commandments and ordinances and statutes which I enjoin on you today:
Deuteronomy 8:10-11
Happy moments, praise God, Difficult moments, seek God, Quiet moments, worship God, Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God !.
Remember today to Think About God in everything you do, wherever you go and whatever you think. God is everywhere and how blessed we are. Don’t forget to thank him for being your everything!
Hear, O LORD, have mercy on me; LORD, be my helper.” IV - You changed my mourning into dancing; you took off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.
Psalm 30:11-12
Does one person make a difference? Did Christ?
Christ died and rose again so that YOU could make a difference in HIS world. Make a difference today by helping, encouraging or praising someone.
For Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God. Put to death in the flesh, he was brought to life in the spirit.
1 Peter 3:18
Life is like a schoolroom. Expect to encounter pop quizzes and periodic examinations.
Our Christian maturity is measured by our ability to withstand tests. When you are tested today, do not get anxious. In God’s schoolroom, everyone is given the opportunity for a passing grade.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless, of course, you fail the test.
2 Corinthians 13:5
God’s plan defies human logic. Trust Him.
The next time you find yourself questioning why God allowed a trial in your life, remember to trust his plan. Pray, not for understanding, but for the strength to get you through the trial.
My deliverance and honor are with God, my strong rock; my refuge is with God.
Psalm 62:8
Serving our world is the best way to reach it.
The best way to model Christ to non-believers is to be selfless and serve others in the community. Seek out an opportunity to serve outside of your church. Others will see Christ in your service.
For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” The Blind Bartimaeus.
Mark 10:45
Greed wants to possess, but is never satisfied.
Pray today that you will desire the things of heaven and not the possessions of earth. You will never be fulfilled when you give in to greed.
Then he said to the crowd, “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.”
Luke 12:15
God’s love never ceases. Our disobedience cannot diminish it anymore than our goodness can increase it.
Think of someone you know who feels separated from God’s love. Send them this TAGline along with a personal message that let’s them know God loves them.
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:5
The recipe for perpetual ignorance: Be satisfied with your knowledge.
Don’t allow yourself to be satisfied with your knowledge of God’s word. Make a commitment this week to read and study the Bible each day. Let your knowledge of God’s word guide your actions.
Apply your heart to instruction, and your ear to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
God dwells wherever man lets Him in.
Consciously involve God in everything you do today. Let Him in and see how your life will improve.
“Return home and recount what God has done for you.” The man went off and proclaimed throughout the whole town what Jesus had done for him. Jairus’s Daughter and the Woman with a Hemorrhage.
Luke 8:39
What if we never saw another flower bloom because we grumbled when God sent the Rain?
Remember these simple steps to leading a more peaceful life and keep them handy: (1) keep a positive attitude, (2) look on the bright side of things, (3) love one another, (4) be slow to react to anger, (5) trust in God's plan.
III. Problems of Discipline Chapter 2 - Prayer and Conduct. First of all, then, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our savior,
1 Timothy 2:1-3
The best way to help yourself... is to lose yourself in the service of others.
If you want to feel better about yourself today, help someone. Your unselfish involvement in their project will give you a feeling of peace.
Of which I am a minister in accordance with God’s stewardship given to me to bring to completion for you the word of God,
Colossians 1:25
Stand Up for what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.
Keep your faith strong today. Don't just go along with everyone around you when it comes to your morals. Today, tell those around you what you really believe.
Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up. 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 6:9-10
A nail is driven out with another nail; habit is overcome by habit.
The best way to eliminate a bad habit is by replacing it with a good one. Start today.
Chapter 4 - Christian Restraint. Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude (for whoever suffers in the flesh has broken with sin), so as not to spend what remains of one’s life in the flesh on human desires, but on the will of God.
1 Peter 4:1-2
Let us not get so busy or live so fast that we can't listen to the music of the meadow or the symphony that glorifies the forest. Some things in the world are far more important than wealth; one of them is the ability to enjoy simple things.
The simple things in life are all around you. Take the time today to appreciate them.
Beth - Trust in the LORD and do good that you may dwell in the land and live secure.
Psalm 37:3
Blessed are the peacemakers. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Jesus tells us that we need to go beyond just making peace with our enemies, but to truly love them. Think of someone you are at “war” with. Be a peacemaker. Don’t just settle your disagreement and walk away, but extend your Christian love by offering forgiveness and friendship.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9