I would rather walk with God in the dark, than go alone in the light.
If you encounter a “dark” moment today have faith God is always with you lighting the way.
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
The recipe for perpetual ignorance: be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge.
Don’t allow yourself to be content with your knowledge of the Bible. Make a commitment this week to read and study the Bible more each day. Let the knowledge of God guide your actions and influence your opinions.
You see those who are wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for fools than for them.
Proverbs 26:12
Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.
Don’t be content with your success. Remember, if you are not moving forward, you are moving backward. As you're moving forward, make sure you're moving with God.
Are you so stupid? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now ending with the flesh?
Galatians 3:3
What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork.
Pledge to slow down, free up your calendar and spend quality time with those you love. A bit more love by everyone reading this TAGline would have a ripple effect beyond comprehension. Love each other – this is God’s command.
This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.
John 15:12
Don’t be afraid of pressure. Remember that pressure is what turns a lump of coal into a diamond.
Turn your pressures into diamonds by working through them and growing stronger in the process. Look to God for strength and remember to thank Him for being at your side when things look overwhelming.
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
Man’s mind, stretched by a new idea, never goes back to its original dimensions.
Stretch your mind daily with God’s word, by listening to others, and by keeping current with the world around you. Use this newfound knowledge to help you discern God's expectation for you and to gain an understanding that will last a lifetime.
Chapter 5 - The Covenant at Horeb. Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances which I proclaim in your hearing this day, that you may learn them and take care to observe them.
Deuteronomy 5:1
Whatever you can do, or believe you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic to it.
Remember that boldness also has God in it. He gave you this among other gifts to help you through this life on earth. Use it to accomplish great things for Him.
On the day I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit.
Psalm 138:3
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.
Your character provides an example for others to emulate. Make sure your life is a consistent example of virtuous acts.
Chapter 11 - Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Life is fragile, handle with prayer.
Life here on earth does have its challenges. Always remember that God is just a prayer away to give you the strength to meet those challenges head on. Don’t struggle without Him.
That he may grant you in accord with the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self,
Ephesians 3:16
Today we wish you a day of ordinary miracles.
Look carefully at God’s world all day today and recognize that everything, no matter how small and ordinary, is truly a miracle from God. You’ll feel God’s peace move you when you do this.
He does things great and unsearchable, things marvelous and innumerable. He gives rain upon the earth and sends water upon the fields;
Job 5:9-10
Jesus was a master carpenter. He built a bridge with two boards and three nails.
Jesus bridged the gap between our human failures and God’s perfect love. Show your appreciation today by fulfilling his request of you…
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
Are you wrinkled with burden? Come to church for a face-lift.
Take time today over lunch and visit a church. Sit in a pew, soak in the peace and beauty before you and thank God for his grace. Finally, notice the peace you gained from those few minutes alone with God.
Who fills your days with good things, so your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalm 103:5
Great dancers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Use your passion(s) to make a positive contribution to God’s world. Let your greatness be defined in how you use your passion(s) in the service to those in need.
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.
1Corinthians 12: 4-6
Count your blessings.
Tonight after your prayer time, relax and count your blessings – the list is endless. Tomorrow, find a way to be a blessing to someone and their list will grow by one.
Giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.
Ephesians 5:20
A number of years ago, someone counted the promises in the Bible and totaled up 7,474. Of all the promises in the Bible, the ones that often mean the most are the promises that offer hope. Those promises tell you, "It's worth it."
Are you making faith promises to God? Are you keeping them? Keep your faith promises to God today by offering hope to someone else.
You need endurance to do the will of God and receive what he has promised.
HEBREWS 10:36
The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember… Moses had a stuttering problem, Paul had horrible vision, and Lazarus was dead. Yet they all did their part.
No more excuses. Find an opportunity to share your faith with someone today. When you go to lunch offer to say a blessing for those around you, or find another way to make it known that you are a disciple of Christ.
For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. The Corinthians and Paul.
1 Corinthians 1:25
I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. - Helen Keller.
Each day you face humble and routine tasks in the service of your family, friends and co-workers. Today, remember these tasks as ones that are in service for your Lord. When you are serving others, you are doing the Lord’s work.
Whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.
Matthew 20:27
One smile – one word, one act – can indeed change someone’s world. The gift of encouragement calls out the finest in others and yourself.
As you pray today, ask God to help you develop more natural tendencies and motivation to encourage others with small acts of kindness.
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
"How can you be a self-made-man? I remember making you in my image." -God
Remember your good fortune is a result of both your efforts and God's blessings. Take a minute and start your day with a prayer of praise to God for the many talents and opportunities He provided you. Than make a concerted effort to use these blessings in a way that is pleasing to God.
All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it.
1 Corinthians 9:23
The average American driver spends six months of his or her lifetime waiting for a traffic signal to go from red to green.
Don’t use this God given time for road rage. Instead use it for counting your blessings, saying a short prayer or Thinking About God. What a great untapped resource!
Teach us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.
Psalm 90:12
Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.
Spend less time today complaining about your circumstances. Spend more time exercising your God-given freedom to control your own destiny in a way that's pleasing to Him.
If I say: I will forget my complaining, I will lay aside my sadness and be of good cheer,
Job 9:27
If you read history you will find out that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next.
What can you do today to “store treasures in heaven?” You don’t have to look far. God has placed the needy in this present world so you can serve them.
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.
Romans 8:18