A prayerful life is a powerful life.
When you feel the least bit weak today, pause and ask for His power to strengthen you. Do this often and everyday and enjoy a life powered by God.
If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.
John 14:14
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.
Although we have all felt the joy of making someone you love happy, we still spend most of our time seeking ways to get the things we want. Ask God to help you today to focus your attention away from yourself and on making someone else feel good. Think about it!
Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves,
Philippians 2:3
No matter where we are, God is as close as a prayer. – Billy Graham
The first step is yours. Pray to draw near to God. Feel His comfort as he draws near to you.
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you of two minds.
James 4:8
The Church is the great lost and found department.
Most of us at some point in our lives have lost our way or distanced ourselves from God. Revitalize your own spirituality by helping someone find their way back to the church.
Psalm 84 Prayer of a Pilgrim to Jerusalem - For the leader; “upon the gittith.” A psalm of the Korahites. I - How lovely your dwelling, O LORD of hosts!
Psalm 84:1-2, 4
Flying is the second greatest experience known to man. Landing is the first.
Remember that the ultimate safe landing in life is found only through faith in Christ. As you are flying around today trying to get everything done, take a moment to pray and enjoy some calm in your busy schedule. God’s in the control tower; He will hear your call and will guide you home safely.
He hushed the storm to silence, the waves of the sea were stilled. They rejoiced that the sea grew calm, that God brought them to the harbor they longed for.
Psalm 107: 29-30
How do you change the world?
Acts of Random Kindness: Take time out of each day to show kindness to whoever needs it. Show each person that with everyone's help, this world can be a little kinder.
II. The Crisis Between Paul and the Corinthians A. Past Relationships - Paul’s Sincerity and Constancy. For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, with the simplicity and sincerity of God, [and] not by human wisdom but by the grace of God.
2 Corinthians 1:12
"Keep your face in the sun and you will never see the shadows." – Helen Keller "Keep your face in the Son and you will never see the shadows." – TAGteam
In either form, the above is great advice. Do both! Always keep your faith in Jesus and always look at the bright side of things with a positive attitude.
For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous by faith will live.”
Romans 1:17
Of all the things I wear, my expression is the most important.
As you go through your day, make sure your joyful spirit impresses them more than your designer clothes.
As the smoke is dispersed, disperse them; as wax is melted by fire, so may the wicked perish before God.
Psalm 68:3
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. – Henry Ford
Overcome your obstacles by keeping your eyes on the ultimate goal – Jesus Christ. Keep your eyes in the bible, keep them open to God’s blessings and keep them closed in frequent prayer.
Against Factions. I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles, in opposition to the teaching that you learned; avoid them.
Romans 16:17
Each day, and many times a day, we need more of God.
Could you use more God right now? Stop and ask Him to be with you and give you the strength to deal with any issue that troubles you at this minute. Repeat as necessary.
Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world.
John 17:24
The best vitamin for making friends.... B1.
Take a moment and lift a true friend up in prayer. Find a simple way to show them you appreciate all they do.
The LORD also restored the prosperity of Job, after he had prayed for his friends; the LORD even gave to Job twice as much as he had before.
Job 42:10
We are not Human Beings going through a Temporary Spiritual experience. We are Spiritual Beings going through a Temporary Human experience.
Life is temporary. What actions can you take today that will better prepare you for your long-term spiritual experience?
Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Romans 12:11
One thing I can give and still keep...is my word.
Your word should be your bond. No matter how small the commitment, keep your word.
On the contrary, in everything we commend ourselves as ministers of God, through much endurance, in afflictions, hardships, constraints,
2 Corinthians 6:4 & 7
Changing the world around you is easier than you think.
Do two things today: Have a blessed day and reach out and touch someone's life in a positive way.
Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26
Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won’t taste good.
As you aggressively pursue your goals, allow God’s presence in your life to serve as an on-going reminder to always take the high road and let your actions reflect your desire to serve Him and others.
Eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works,
Romans 2:7
Nothing else ruins the truth like stretching it.
Ask God for the will and the strength to always be true to yourself in order that you may never need to pretend to others.
But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.
John 3:21
Sometimes we are so caught up in who's right and who's wrong that we forget what's right and wrong.
Think about WHAT is right or wrong throughout the day today. Don't worry about who. Give credit where credit is due and see how much more can be accomplished.
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear. More Parables.
Matthew 13:43
Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling.
Make it your goal to see the good in everything as you travel through your daily life. You will find happiness to be a fine traveling companion.
Be diligent in these matters, be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be evident to everyone.
1 Timothy 4:15
We come to Jesus because Jesus came to us.
Come to Jesus today. Open your Bible and be filled by the Good News of the Gospel. He came to us so that we may be renewed by Him each day.
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
Two people can look at the same thing and see something totally different.
Share your faith and beliefs with other Christians – join a bible study, talk with your minister, or just sit down with a family member. You will surely grow in your faith by listening to each other's perspectives.
But how can they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?
Romans 10:14