Shed as you do your garments, your daily sins, whether of omission or commission, and you will wake up a free man with a new life.
You cannot change what you have or have not done today. Share your concerns with God today, ask for forgiveness and commit to do better tomorrow.
Fulfillment Through Christ. In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace
Ephesians 1:7
Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
Be patient. God will help you heal. Pray for the strength of patience. He knows best your time’s time.
Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.
Romans 12:12
A friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be.
Find a way to be a FRIEND today. This requires ACTION, not just good intentions. Demonstrate to God your appreciation for all your friends and family by reaching out to one of them today.
Two are better than one: They get a good wage for their toil. If the one falls, the other will help the fallen one. But woe to the solitary person! If that one should fall, there is no other to help.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
The main thing is keeping the main thing the main thing.
What is your main thing? Have you invited God to be a part of it?
But seek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides.
Matthew 6:33
Worry is like a rocking chair…it gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere.
It may be naïve to think we can eliminate worry completely, but it is not unrealistic to expect better outcomes if we can convert this anxious energy into positive actions. If you are worried about something today, ask God to help you focus on a solution.
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.
Philippians 4:6
May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, the promise of Christmas give you hope, and the warmth of Christmas grant you love.
Share your “spirit of Christmas” with others and show them through your acts of kindness and love that the birth of Christ lives through you. Merry Christmas… the TAGteam.
Chapter 5 - Faith Is Victory over the World. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God, and everyone who loves the father loves [also] the one begotten by him.
1 John 5:1
Away in the manger no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
The King of Kings came from a humble beginning without a lot of material possessions. Remember this during this Christmas season and give generously of your blessings to others. Remember the reason for the season.
Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to [the] poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Matthew 19:21
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Savior is born
Alleluia – Praise the Lord! Sing praises to Christ your Lord this Christmas season in prayer, in Church and in your charitable giving. Remember the reason for the season.
As we await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of the great God and of our savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as his own, eager to do what is good.
Titus 2:13-14
When you are pretending, your entire body revolts.
Great tension forms in your body when you compromise your integrity. Reflect on what areas in your life may be creating stress. Seek God’s hand to pull you back to your truthful self.
Indeed, my mouth utters truth, and my lips abhor wickedness.
Proverbs 8:7
Advent Love Theme: The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a loving family all wrapped up in each other.
As you prepare for Christmas this weekend spend a few extra minutes appreciating the family and friends God has placed in your life. Thank Him for the love you feel.
I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.
John 13:34
Joy to the World, the Lord has come. Let Earth receive her King!
Start your day with the joy of this hymn on your mind. Show everyone that you have received your King and that you have the spirit of the Holiday season in your heart.
And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,
Luke 1:14
From acquaintances we tend to conceal our real weaknesses, but to friends we reveal our real selves.
Find peace knowing that you have a great friend in Jesus. Talk to Him today like you would talk to any friend. Talk about everything, and nothing.
And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,
2 Corinthians 13:14
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.
Carry a beautiful attitude with you throughout the day. You’ll be surprised what positive feedback you’ll get back from God’s beautiful world.
That you should put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth.
Ephesians 4:22-24
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.
Start each day with an attitude of gratitude. Say a quick prayer thanking God for the many blessings he has provided you.
That you should put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth.
Johan 2:9
Advent Joy Theme: We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
As you begin this third week of Lent don't allow the crazy schedule to block out the Joy of what's to come. Just like your shadow, make sure everyone can see the joy of Christ within you.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Life isn't always fair, but it's still good.
Look at the good side of everything you encounter today. When something seems unfair try to see the lesson or the strength you received when God put that little obstacle in front of you. You’ll start to see His plan for you a little better.
Then you will understand what is right and just, what is fair, every good path;
Proverbs 2:9
We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses. – Abraham Lincoln
Attitude is everything. Rejoice and thank God that all His blessings have roses!
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s Fidelity and Mercy.
Romans 15:5-6
God opens His arms to us as an invitation; we are the ones who must accept it in order to be redeemed.
Don't be scared to seek God’s forgiveness, He is always willing to offer you salvation.
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s Fidelity and Mercy.
Psalm 75:15
Advent Peace Theme: There may be those on earth who dress better or eat better, but those who enjoy the peace of God sleep better.
This is a hectic time of year. Take time today to forget about the material aspects of the season and meditate on the peace that God offers through Jesus Christ. Peace be with you.
And enter into peace; They rest upon their couches, the sincere, who walk in integrity.
Isaiah 57:2
Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels;
Stop for a moment this Christmas season and think about how amazing Christ’s birth truly was. A God, born as a man, for us. It’s hard not to behold him… the King of Angels. Remember the reason for the season.
They proclaimed: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.”
Luke 19:38
Every choice we make can help us develop a closer relationship with God or move us further from Him.
Discover and decide what God has planned for you. Explore your options to find which choice will lead you on the path to the Lord. Then make that choice.
My son, while you are well, govern your appetite, and see that you do not allow it what is bad for you. For not everything is good for everyone, nor is everything suited to every taste.
Sirach 37:27-28
One of our greatest regrets is not knowing that we know what we know.
Think about how much you know about God. What would God do with your gifts, skills, talents and abilities? Make a conscious choice today to do something that God would want from you.
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the LORD, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverb 9:10
It is easier to declaim against a thousand sins of others, than to mortify one sin of ourselves.
Go about today without pointing out others sins even in your heart and mind, but rather think and repent of your own sins.
How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove that splinter from your eye,’ while the wooden beam is in your eye?
Matthew 7:4
Advent Hope Theme: We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. - Martin Luther King Jr.
As you start this season of Advent, look past the small disappointments you may encounter today, and spread the Hope that is found in a little child Savior. Show those you encounter today that God is your focus and your hope.
I will always hope in you and add to all your praise.
Psalm 71:14
Blame yourself if you have no branches of leaves; don’t accuse the sun of partiality.
Try not to look at other’s lives and question why they seem to be richer and bear more fruit than your own. Let the sun (Son) remind you of the warmth and energy that God has provided within you. Find a way for it to inspire your growth today.
It was transplanted to a fertile field By abundant waters, to produce branches, to bear fruit, to become a majestic vine.
Ezekiel 17:8
Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.
Thank God for the food you are about to eat, your family, and your health. Also look forward and thank Him for the many blessings that await you including eternal life. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! The TAGteam.
You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever.
Psalm 16:11
Judge each day not by the harvest, but by the seeds you plant.
Your spiritual growth is largely determined by how you cultivate your garden each day. Stay grounded in your faith so that your seeds will be nourished by the right Spirit.
But those sown on rich soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit thirty and sixty and a hundredfold.”
Mark 4:20
There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.
Do not retaliate against those who have sinned against you. Instead, forgive them and let God judge them however He feels necessary.
Love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.
Romans 12:10
Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I'll give you a stock clerk. - J.C. Penney
God has blessed you with many talents and abilities. Show Him your appreciation by establishing goals for yourself that will allow you to more effectively develop your personal strengths in a way that will help you serve God and others. You will be surprised how personally rewarding this will be for you. Start today.
It is not that I have already taken hold of it or have already attained perfect maturity, but I continue my pursuit in hope that I may possess it, since I have indeed been taken possession of by Christ [Jesus]. Brothers, I for my part do not consider myself to have taken possession. Just one thing: forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead,
Philippians 3:12-13
Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
Actually we all have too much. Ask God to keep you strong in your faith knowing that He will provide you with all you’ll ever need. Do this and your peace of mind will be the envy of others.
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice.
James 3:16