Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.
Let Hallowen be a reminder to you of deceipt in the world. Remember to think before you act and make sure your actions reflect honesty. The trick is to be honest with yourself and others. The treat is the Holy Spirit moving through you when you do.
You shall not steal. You shall not deceive or speak falsely to one another.
Leviticus 19:11
Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction.
Ask God for the courage and motivation to take the first step. While your first step may not land in your intended direction, it may lead you down the path more consistent with God's mission for you.
Indeed, the ways of each person are plain to the LORD’s sight; all their paths he surveys;
Proverbs 5:21
Any choice that leads you away from God leads you away from the life your heart truly longs for.
Tap into the goodness that is at the core of your being. Think through each of your actions today and continue to remember that God is at the core of all you do. Make a concerted effort to stay strong in your faith.
No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it. Warning Against Idolatry.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Prayer doesn't change God; it changes me.
The more time we spend in prayer, the more we will understand God's will for our lives. Is He asking you to make a change in your life? Pray for the strength to accept His will.
Constant Prayer. With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit. To that end, be watchful with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones
Ephesians 6:18
If there is any sin more deadly than envy, it is being pleased at being envied.
To stop envy dead in its tracks, simply thank God everyday for everything you have. In doing so, you will find it hard to envy others, and impossible to be pleased when envied by others.
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice.
James 3:16
Stewardship is the use of God-given resources for the accomplishment of God given goals.
ALL that you have was given to you by God. Remember to look at it as HIS, not yours and use your God given resources (time, talent, treasure) to accomplish His goals through you.
Whoever confers benefits will be amply enriched, and whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25
It is not work that kills men, it is worry. Work is healthy; you can hardly put more on a man than he can bear. But worry is rust upon the blade. It is not movement that destroys the machinery, but friction.
You can never totally eliminate times in your life when you have worries and concerns. However, ask God today to help you focus on the things you can impact in your life and not to dwell on the pressures you can't control. Life is too short already…Stop spending so much time worrying!
Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.
Matthew 6:34
Happiness is not having what we want, but wanting what we have.
If you are reading this, you are blessed. Take a moment and think of all you have to be greatful for and say a prayer of praise to God for the many things you take for granted.
And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15
EGO is an acronym for Edging God out.
Write EGO somewhere on your desk. Each time you look at it, remember that if you focus on yourself, God isn't where He belongs.
In their insolence the wicked boast: “God does not care; there is no God.”
Psalm 10:4
The healthy and strong individual is the one who asks for help when he needs it.
We all need help now and then, and our help is only a prayer away. The next time you look to God for help simply say the Psalm below. He will be your strength when you feel weak.
They divide my garments among them; for my clothing they cast lots.
Psalm 22:19
It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test.
God has given each of us unique abilities. Make it a goal today to draw on and draw out the ability of those around you at work, at home, at church and among friends. Together we can accomplish great things.
And has filled him with a divine spirit of skill and understanding and knowledge in every craft:
Exodus 35:31
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power, but character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always be in demand under all conditions.
You probably pray for good health and maybe knowledge, but do you ever ask God’s help in building character or having good judgment? Try this approach to prayer today and listen carefully as these are important in your time here on earth.
Teach me wisdom and knowledge, for in your commandments I trust.
Psalm 119:66
You are the miracle, my friend, Your life either shines a light - or casts a shadow.
Don't be a cloud of despair. Make a conscious effort today to show God's light through you. Be the lamp of hope for those you see today.
Nun - Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105
A person may study the Bible because his brain is hungry for knowledge, but he prays because his soul is hungry for God.
Feed your spirit today by pausing for prayer. God wants to feed your soul.
Constant Prayer. With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit. To that end, be watchful with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones
Ephesians 6:18
Do love, THEN feel love.
Consider the word “love” as a verb, something that requires action. Do something special for a loved one today. Then, enjoy the feeling of love that results from the act of caring for the one you love.
In any case, each one of you should love his wife as himself, and the wife should respect her husband.
Ephesians 5:33
Ninety percent of the friction of daily life is caused by the wrong tone of voice.
Write the letter "T" on a piece of paper that you can see all day. Remember to watch the Tone of your voice each time you Talk to someone today.
One has joy from an apt response; a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:23
Ulcers are not caused so much by what we eat as what’s eating us.
Stop worrying about the little things today and feel the peace of mind this brings you. Next, expand your definition of little…
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?
Matthew 6:25
Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.
Ask God for the motivation to turn your good intentions into actions. Even the smallest actions may have a significant positive impact on someone and on YOU.
For I know your eagerness, about which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been ready since last year; and your zeal has stirred up most of them.
2 Corinthians 9:2
To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first.
Ask God for the wisdom and patience to carefully evaluate the significant elements of your life. Whether you are pursuing a new job, a new relationship or just renewing a personal commitment, take time to take the right initial steps so that you can secure a strong foundation to build on.
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; better is a patient spirit than a lofty one.
Ecclesiastes 7:8
I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. - Mother Teresa
Be eager to serve the Lord. Pay close attention today to recognize a task that God may want you to accomplish. Finish the task and thank Him for the opportunity to serve.
Complete it now, so that your eager willingness may be matched by your completion of it out of what you have.
2 Corinthians 8:11
I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.
The Lord has freely blessed you with many skills and abilities. The catch: He wants you to use them, especially in service to him. Think about one of your God-given skills and put it to use today to help someone.
When everything is subjected to him, then the Son himself will [also] be subjected to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all. Practical Arguments.
1 Corinthians 15:28
The greatest of all faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none.
Know your faults and know yourself. Be honest with yourself and God about your faults and ask his guidance in improving yourself and overcoming your faults.
IV - Sing hymns to the LORD enthroned on Zion; proclaim his deeds among the nations!
Psalm 9:12
Some things have to be believed to be seen.
Often times we rely only on our senses to confirm our beliefs. Ask God today to strengthen your faith in order that you may more fully realize your Christian mission here on earth as well as enjoy eternal salvation at His side in heaven.
Since, then, we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed, therefore I spoke,” we too believe and therefore speak,
2 Corinthians 4:13