You have friends in many different circles of your life including a perfect friend in Jesus. Although our worldly friends are not perfect; you still need good friends to share life's joys and to lean on in times of need.
Make an extra effort to contact a good friend today and send this TAGline to let them know how much you value their friendship.
There are friends who bring ruin, but there are true friends more loyal than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24
If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world.
Don't obsess about what you want. Instead, thank God for the many riches you have!
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to [the] poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
Mark 10:21
Give what you can, when you can, while you can. You'll never know when your time is up.
Go out of your way to do something good today. Your actions may be conTAGeous.
He sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, “Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.”
Mark 12:41-44
God is willing to guide you, but you must choose the direction.
When you are confronted with decisions today, pause for a moment and Think About God, then make the right choice.
Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus,
Philippians 2:5
Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.
Find someone who is in need of help and offer to assist them. Ask nothing in return. You will find that you will be blessed by the giving.
The Golden Rule. “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12
The most important things in life aren’t things.
We have heard and understood this simple message expressed many ways, many times. Yet, it continues to be so difficult for us to allow it to sink in. As you feel your stress levels begin to rise today, try to remind yourself what really matters.
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to [the] poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
Mark 10:21
Prayer should be our first resource, not our last resort.
Start tomorrow morning with a prayer asking God to lead you down the right path instead of waiting to ask God to bail you out of a problem.
III - I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel with my eye upon you.
Psalm 32:8
When we lose God, it is not God who is lost.
The best way to never lose God, is to keep Him close at all times. Make sure you have a reminder of God within view as you work today. If you don't, print this out and keep it with you.
Giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.
Ephesians 5:20
True joy comes from a consistent relationship with God.
Today, if you feel any sadness, Think About God and the joy he promises. Release your sorrow and experience God's joy.
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
John 15:11
Prayers not felt by us are seldom heard by God.
In service this weekend, listen to and believe what you hear. Don't just hear the words with your ears, feel the power of your prayers.
Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.” The Authority of Jesus Questioned.
Matthew 21:22
The one thing that does not abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.
Feed your conscience with the moral fiber that only comes from consistently doing what is right. Start taking more personal responsibility for your actions today.
If, then, you heed all that I command you, walking in my ways, and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my statutes and my commandments like David my servant, I will be with you. I will build a lasting house for you, just as I did for David; I will give Israel to you.
1 Kings 11:38
B - Basic I - Instruction B - Before L - Leaving E - Earth
Keep your Bible close at hand and find time to start reviewing the instructions.
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16
Happiness is not created by what happens to us, but by our attitudes toward it.
Remember to keep things in perspective today. With every event that happens remember God planned it and even though it may not make sense, be happy knowing God's ultimate plan is at work.
Blessed the man who sets his security in the LORD, who turns not to the arrogant or to those who stray after falsehood.
Psalm 40:5
God did not say that we cannot possess things, rather we cannot allow things to possess us.
If you find yourself obsessed with "the things" in your life, ask yourself if they're important to God. If not, start focusing on the right things.
In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple. The Simile of Salt.
Luke 14:33
Foolish indeed is the person who considers himself safe and sound because he has money.
The Bible tells us to store up treasures in heaven. Add to your heavenly storehouse today by joyfully committing to increase your stewardship.
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is preferable to silver.
Proverbs 16:16
Life is a lot easier if you pray as you go.
Be proactive. Take time to pray for those things that are weighing heavy on your mind. Don’t wait until they overwhelm you.
And your ears shall hear a word behind you: “This is the way; walk in it,” when you would turn to the right or the left.
Isaiah 30:21
There are times when forgetting is just as important as remembering.
Don’t just forgive...Forgive and forget! If you make the right choice to forgive someone today, wipe the slate completely clean as Jesus does for you.
His master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?’
Matthew 18:32-33
Our greatest struggle is not in understanding the will of God; it is obeying the God whose will it is.
When faced with a challenge this week, do t ask God "Why did you do this to me?" Rather, ask Him, "How do You intend for me to grow because of this?"
The Lord GOD opened my ear; I did not refuse, did not turn away.
Isaiah 50:5
What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.
Do something positive today so that even a stranger would recognize you as a Christian.
But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn and cared for him.
Luke 10:33-34
If God is your co-pilot - Swap seats!
God gives us free will to ultimately be in control of our destiny. Put your faith in the Lord's hands by putting God in the driver's seat. He knows the way home!
The LORD is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusts. I am helped, so my heart rejoices; with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:7