Two men look out through the same window; one sees the mud and one the stars.
Live today with a positive attitude of gratitude. Identify at least one special gift in your life and thank God for it right now.
Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus,
Philippians 2:5
GODISNOWHERE. What we bring to the passage determines what we see. Open your eyes to see the Lord's work.
Look around and realize that "GOD IS NOW HERE" Send this message to people who may be missing the obvious.
Your way, God, is holy; what god is as great as our God?
Psalm 77:14
Change is inevitable; Growth is optional.
Embrace change and experience personal growth by recognizing it’s God’s plan at work.
But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory now and to the day of eternity. [Amen.]
2 Peter 3:18
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.
Do something kind for someone today. The world is littered with regrets from those who waited too long.
I drew them with human cords, with bands of love; I fostered them like those who raise an infant to their cheeks; I bent down to feed them.
Hosea 11:4
The housefly raced madly back and forth across the screen door searching frantically for a way out. But the fly was so shortsighted it did not notice the door was open and it could easily have flown to freedom.
Free yourself today from the self-imposed stress you feel by stopping for a moment, looking around and realizing what is really important to you.
Though distress and anguish come upon me, your commandments are my delight.
Psalm 119:143
God gives every bird it’s food, but He does not throw it into it’s nest.
Thank God today for all your blessings, but more importantly, demonstrate your appreciation for God's gifts by flying from your nest and taking the initiative to create opportunities for yourself.
Though distress and anguish come upon me, your commandments are my delight.
2 Coronthians 9:8
Throughout our lives, we encounter people who are lacking in social skills, proper English, or even clean clothes. They may have made bad decisions, but that doesn't make them bad people.
When you talk with people today, visualize this across their forehead: Made in the image of God. Handle with care.
God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27
Most people forget God all day and ask him to remember them at night.
Schedule at least one appointment with God each morning. Don’t wait until the evening or until you have a problem to think about God.
But I will call upon God, and the LORD will save me.
Psalm 55:17
Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church.
The true measure of a Christian is demonstrated by our daily actions, however, God asks us to keep holy the Sabbath. Add some strength and structure to your Faith by attending church more regularly.
Observe the sabbath day—keep it holy, as the LORD, your God, commanded you.
Deuteronomy 5:12
Service is the rent that you pay for room on this earth.
Prepay your rent on earth. Make it a daily habit to serve those in need. Start today!
So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
James 2:17
A Bible that is falling apart usually belongs to a person who isn’t.
Can you find some time today to put some wear on your bible?
Beth - How can the young keep his way without fault? Only by observing your words.
Psalms 119:9
You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now.
How? Praise someone today. Repeat
I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:34-35
The value of consistent prayer is not that He will hear us, but that we will hear Him.
Make prayer a habit in your life. Know that He is listening. Make the effort to hear Him.
You go closer and listen to all that the LORD, our God, will say, and then tell us what the LORD, our God, tells you; we will listen and obey.”
Deuteronomy 5:27
Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, faith looks up.
It takes no more energy to look up than it does to look back or around, but the results are far greater if you choose to faithfully look up. Put your faith in God today and lift the burden of sorrow and worry.
Yet when you seek the LORD, your God, from there, you shall indeed find him if you search after him with all your heart and soul.
Deuteronomy 4:29
Isn't it strange how we send jokes in e-mails and they are forwarded right away, but when we are going to send messages about God, we think about it twice before we share it with others?
Send this TAGline to as many people as you sent your last joke.
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the one bringing good news, Announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation, saying to Zion, “Your God is King!”
Isaiah 52:7
To feel sorry for the needy is not the mark of a Christian - to help them is.
There are many opportunities in life to help the needy. Show that you are a Christian today by acting on one of those opportunities.
Those who oppress the poor revile their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.
Proverbs 14:31
What we are is God’s gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.
If you were standing before God today would you be proud of the gift you have become? What steps can you take today to improve your gift to God?
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
1 Peter 4:10
Isn't it strange how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping?
The Lord says to be a cheerful giver. Remember He gave you 100% of your talent and money. He only wants 10% back.
Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of God no matter what the conflict.
We all experience conflict in our life. The next time you experience conflict, seek God’s presence. Have faith that He will give you the wisdom to resolve the conflict.
May the LORD give might to his people; may the LORD bless his people with peace!
Psalm 29:11
The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.
When a difficult decision presents itself today, do what you KNOW is right. Take the high road not the easy road.
You shall not hold on to anything that is under the ban; then the LORD will turn from his burning anger and show you mercy, and in showing you mercy multiply you as he swore to your ancestors,
Deutoronomy 13:18
Have you ever wondered why stained glass often portraits Saints? Could it be that the Light of Christ is seen shining through them?
Can people see Christ's light shining through you? Find someone around you who needs the light of Christ in their life. Show them the love of Christ through your actions.
For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to bring to light the knowledge of the glory of God on the face of [Jesus] Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6
A generous man forgets what he gives and remembers what he receives.
It doesn't matter if you are giving or receiving, "real generosity" allows us to focus our attention on others. Cultivate your spirit of generosity today by discovering simple ways to help others.
Whoever confers benefits will be amply enriched, and whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25
When confronted with a Goliath-sized problem, which way do you respond: "He’s too big to hit, " or like David, "He’s too big to miss."?
The next time you are faced with a big problem, don’t avoid it. Confront it head-on and ask God for the courage to help you deal with the situation.
David continued: “The same LORD who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul answered David, “Go! the LORD will be with you.”
1 Samuel 17:37