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
People who matter are most aware that everyone else does, too.
As you go through your day today, be conscious of the fact that we were all made in the likeness of God and that we all matter. With that heightened awareness, treat everyone you encounter with the dignity and respect they deserve.
With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. This need not be so, my brothers.
James 3:9-10
Some would rely on their power, others put their trust in gold. Some have only their Savior, whose faithfulness never grows old.
Don’t hold too firmly to the things of this world for they will pass away. Cling instead to the One whose faith in you never ceases, and who loves you regardless of whether you are rich or poor, weak or strong.
But Christ was faithful as a son placed over his house. We are his house, if [only] we hold fast to our confidence and pride in our hope.
Hebrews 3:6
Hanging onto resentment is letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head.
Ask God for the wisdom to evict the negative clutter in your life and make more room for the things that bring you peace and make your happy.
A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant,
2 Timothy 2:24
Happiness keeps you sweet, trials keep you strong, sorrows keep you human, failures keep you humble, success keeps you glowing, but only friends .... keep you going.
Thank your best friend, Jesus, tonight for keeping you going and all the blessings and friendships He has bestowed upon you.
You are my friends if you do what I command you.
John 15:14
It's not what you do once in a while; it's what you do day in and day out that makes the difference.
Don't limit your Christian growth to just Sundays. Fill yourself with God's word day in and day out. If you want to make a difference, look for ways to share your faith every day.
Then he said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
Luke 9:23
Maybe you can't change the whole world, but if you have love in your heart you can make small differences every day, which really does change the world, one life at a time.
We have all been the beneficiary of a small act of kindness. Remember how that made you feel. With love in your heart, perform a small act of kindness for someone today. Repeat tomorrow. You have begun to change the world for the better.
And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Romans 5:5
Whatever you are going to be, be a good one. – Abraham Lincoln
God created each and every one of us. With His great power and wisdom, each of us is a little different. So, whatever you do, make sure you are doing your best to show your appreciation of His gift of your uniqueness.
For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.
Romans 12:4-5
Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.
How about this for a positive thought: "With God All Things Are Possible." With that assurance, go and achieve positive results for God.
And he said, “What is impossible for human beings is possible for God.”
Luke 18:27
You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.
Look back on the past day, week, month of your life. If the sermon in church this week was based on your life, is it a sermon you would be proud of? What changes can you make in your life to improve the message you are sending?
Showing yourself as a model of good deeds in every respect, with integrity in your teaching, dignity,
Titus 2:7
Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.
We all spend time visualizing how our life could be different. Ask God for the courage to act and the wisdom to focus on the right things that will allow you to better serve others through His plan for you.
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
History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
The trials and tribulations leading up to Jesus' death and resurrection are perfect examples of encountering and overcoming obstacles. Let His example give you the courage and strength to overcome the obstacles in your life. If you need help, God is just a prayer away.
Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
John 20:28
You can't have everything. Where would you put it?
Remove the clutter in your mind and your house by realizing that often times all the things we think we need are blocking the view of the things that really matter. Take time to Think About God today and those people you love the most. All the sudden you will discover time and space you never could find before.
I - My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation.
Psalms 62:2