"You cannot see faith, but you can see the footprints of the faithful." We must leave behind "faithful footprints" for others to follow.
More people than you realize observe your words and actions every day. Understanding that responsibility, strive to live a Christian life, one that you would be proud for others to follow.
Chapter 11 - Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Fragile trust is stronger than swaggering self-reliance.
Allow your faith and trust in God to restore your confidence in your ability to overcome your adversity.
It is he who judges the world with justice, who judges the peoples with fairness.
Psalm 9:9
Faith will find windows where others find walls.
As you pray today, ask God to strengthen your faith. Pay close attention as he opens windows of opportunity. The window that opens may not be the one you were expecting Him to open. Jump through anyway.
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
God’s infinite splendor would overwhelm us if He didn’t give us samples of it in small morsels.
Pay special attention today to the small morsels of God’s splendor that you may not have noticed before. As you encounter these, pause and take time to thank Him for these gifts.
To whom can you liken me as an equal? says the Holy One.
Isaiah 40:25
Well done is better than well said.
Remember that talk is cheap. Begin today acting on your Christian values and show others your faith by walking the walk of a good Christian life.
Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. Confidence Before God.
1 John 3:18
"We make web videos for Jesus." – Miley Cyrus, on what inspires her
Remember that your actions each day are just like web videos to Jesus. He sees and hears all we do and say. Make sure your actions show and say only things that will be pleasing to Him.
You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by the works.
James 2:22
We are like icebergs: 1/10 is seen, 9/10 is not seen.
Maybe unseen to the world, but God can see under the water. Make sure your actions today reflect your heart and soul, so that we look the same under the water as above it.
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgments and how unsearchable his ways!
Romans 11:33
Let us, then, be up and doing, with a heart for any fate; still achieving, still pursuing, learn to labor and to wait.
As you go about achieving your goals, ask God for patience, perseverance and focus. These three, along with God at your side, can tackle anything.
For he says: “In an acceptable time I heard you, and on the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
2 Corinthians 6:2
From start to finish, the life of faith is one of continuous conversation with God.
God is speaking to you at this very moment – are you listening? He is listening to you, so strike up a conversation. Enjoy the power, wisdom and peace you will gain from communicating with Him more often.
Pray without ceasing.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Try not only to become a man of success, but a man of value.
There is certainly nothing wrong with aggressively pursuing your goals. Ask God to bless your ambitious spirit with integrity in order that you may always be honest with yourself and true to values which will be pleasing to Him.
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.
James 3: 14
Great effort from great motives is the best definition of a happy life.
Ask God for the wisdom and the inspiration to focus your attention, energy and your best effort today only on the positive elements of your life that matter the most.
IV. The Power of Prayer - Anointing of the Sick. Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praise.
James 5:13
Constant dripping hollows out a stone.
The shape of your life is an accumulation of all your actions. Ask God for the inspiration to be persistent as you shape your soul in preparation for eternal life with Him.
The trustworthy will be richly blessed; but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:20
Leadership does not always wear the harness of compromise.
God calls all of us to be leaders. In a positive spirit, don’t hesitate to standup for your faith and to remain true to your values. Following the path of least resistance is usually the easiest choice, but not always the right choice.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who practice it. His praise endures forever.
Psalm 111:10
Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement.
In absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia. Ask God today to help you to stop just going through the motions in your life. Don’t underestimate the impact of having goals…It is the first step toward achieving something meaningful and pleasing to God.
Therefore, we aspire to please him, whether we are at home or away.
2 Cor 5: 9
People do less than they ought, unless they do all they can.
If life and time begins to diminish your zeal to achieve your dreams, ask God to provide you with the courage and the energy to continue to aggressively pursue your goals to the very best of your ability each day.
Exhortation and Greetings. Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.
1 Cor 16:13
Always do you best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.
Make sure you put your best into your giving of your time, talent and treasure to those in need. The world will become a better place for us all if you do.
My eyes look with glee on my wicked enemies; my ears shall hear what happens to my wicked foes. The just shall flourish like the palm tree, shall grow like a cedar of Lebanon. Planted in the house of the LORD, they shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Psalm 92:12-14
Sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.
Surprise someone you may not get along with by showing kindness and lending them a helping hand. Most of us don’t like surprises but this one will be unlike most and seen as an act of God [which it will be].
My eyes look with glee on my wicked enemies; my ears shall hear what happens to my wicked foes. The just shall flourish like the palm tree, shall grow like a cedar of Lebanon. Planted in the house of the LORD, they shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Thessalonians 5:14
It isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
Forgiving oneself is not easy; but the good news is that peace of mind is a result of doing so. Talk with God about your sin in prayer and ask for His forgiveness. This is the first step in finding the path to forgive yourself.
To give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
Luke 1:77
The secret of happiness is not always in doing what one likes to do, but in liking what one has to do.
Ask God to provide you with the right attitude today in order that you can begin to develop a habit of seeing more of the positive elements of your daily tasks. The positive spirit that you begin to nurture and develop each day will transform you into a happier version of yourself and a better model of God's love to others.
And I saw that there is nothing better for mortals than to rejoice in their work; for this is their lot. Who will let them see what is to come after them?
Ecclesiastes 3:22
The unity you have within your church may be the most powerful sermon those outside your church will ever hear.
Take a minute and reflect on the image you portray when they see you. Do people hear you complaining about the issues or praising the opportunities? Think before you speak. Voice your concerns with your church staff in private, and always praise the positives in public.
“I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me. And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one,
John 17:20-22
All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.
Does a goal of eternal happiness seem too lofty for you? This is God’s promise to ALL those who believe in Him and follow His word. Spend more time today allowing your actions to reflect your desire to realize God’s ultimate reward for you.
I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.
Philippians 4:13