When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
Make a conscious effort to show kindness to everyone in your life. Live the life for which you and God want you to be remembered.
Golden apples in silver settings are words spoken at the proper time.
Proverbs 25:11
Never miss an opportunity to say a word of congratulation upon anyone’s achievement, or express sympathy in sorrow or disappointment.
Look for opportunities today to congratulate someone for a job well done. Don’t underestimate the impact your acknowledgement will have on other's attitudes and actions.
Each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast with regard to himself alone, and not with regard to someone else;
Galatians 6:4
We face another hectic day with barely enough time to do the things we MUST do. We have many excuses not to do the things we SHOULD do…think about God, pray, read a passage from the Bible. Set aside things that get in the way of God.
Prioritize your tasks today to make more time for prayer.
I am consumed with rage, because my foes forget your words.
Psalms 119:139
Here is a test to see if your mission on earth is finished. If you are alive, it isn't.
God has a plan for you. Seek out His subtle signs to guide your actions today.
Whoever preaches, let it be with the words of God; whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. IV. Advice to the Persecuted - Trial of Persecution.
1 Peter 4:11
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.
Take a moment to thank God for helping our forefathers draw up a constitution based on Christian values of right and wrong. Through this gift He has been guiding America down the right path of over 200 years. The best to all our readers this Memorial Day – The TAGteam.
But the path of the just is like shining light, that grows in brilliance till perfect day.
Proverbs 4:18
We have no more right to consume happiness without creating it than to consume wealth without producing it.
Make an extra unselfish effort today to do something you know will make someone else happy.
A cheerful glance brings joy to the heart; good news invigorates the bones.
Proverbs 15:30
In today's fast paced world, it seems we are more concerned about speed than direction.
Do you focus on what is really important in life? Make sure your relationship with God is a top priority in your life.
The plans of the diligent end in profit, but those of the hasty end in loss.
Proverbs 21:5
The really great man is the man who makes every man feel great.
Exercise humility today by focusing attention away from yourself and trying to make someone else feel great.
No foul language should come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, that it may impart grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:29
Living bravely will not always lead to a long life, but living cautiously will not allow you to live at all.
Ask God to give you the courage to overcome your fears, allowing you to experience the full extent of his blessings.
This God who girded me with might, kept my way unerring,
2 Samuel 22:33
We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors but they all have to live in the same box.
Don't confuse different with better or worse. Deal fairly with everyone, embracing the differences God created.
Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching;
Romans 12:6-7
Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
Christ calls us to act on our faith. Look for an opportunity to show your faith and do it.
So that your partnership in the faith may become effective in recognizing every good there is in us that leads to Christ.
Philemon 1:6
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
God is always there. You may not realize it sometimes, but be comforted today in the knowledge that God is with you always. Be mindful throughout the day and notice God in all the unfamiliar places.
So that your partnership in the faith may become effective in recognizing every good there is in us that leads to Christ.
Matthew 28:21
It takes less time to do what’s right than it does to explain why you did it wrong.
Save yourself some time today, do what's right. If you have any doubt, ask yourself what God would do.
Happy the just, for it will go well with them, the fruit of their works they will eat.
Isaiah 3:10
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
The best way to stay out of a "jam" is to avoid anything that appears forbidden. It may take a little extra time and effort when you are confronted with a tempting situation, but it will save more than time at the pearly gates.
For whoever keeps the whole law, but falls short in one particular, has become guilty in respect to all of it.
James 2:10
I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.
Give a little extra prayer for your Mother this Mother’s Day and thank God for his gift to you of her. Happy Mother’s Day – The TAGteam.
Honor your father and your mother’; and ‘you shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Matthew 19:19
Once you start down the wrong path, you can't get turned around without getting a little dirty.
The sooner you acknowledge your mistakes, the easier it is to correct them. A little white lie may offend a friend when they learn the truth, but the longer it goes, the more it hurts when the truth comes out.
Tell the Israelites: If a man or a woman commits any offense against another person, thus breaking faith with the LORD, and thereby becomes guilty, that person shall confess the wrong that has been done, make restitution in full, and in addition give one fifth of its value to the one that has been wronged.
Numbers 5:6-7
Don't let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
Think of the #1 stress in your life today. Take a moment to ask God to comfort your heart. Remember God's plan is beyond our comprehension, and take comfort in His ability to make the right long term (eternal) decisions.
When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose. And news of this spread throughout all that land. The Healing of Two Blind Men.
Matthew 9:25-26
That 'Love thy neighbor thing', I meant it! - God.
Throughout the day, notice all the chances you have to help others. At the end of today, take a moment and recap all of the times you took advantage of the opportunities to help someone. Then ask yourself, could I've done better?
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
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes their way.
Make the most out of everything that comes your way today. Remember that everything comes from God. You’ll be happy you did!
Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8
Bet on the man on the donkey.
TAG’s co-founders are based in Louisville, KY and this week our city will host the most prestigious thoroughbred racing event in the world, the Kentucky Derby. Therefore, we thought it would be fitting to remind everyone that it is fine to enjoy the many grand events life has to offer, but a sure bet to find peace and happiness is to spend more of your time and energy EACH day finding ways to be an example of God’s love in action.
II - I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands, calling on your name. My soul shall be sated as with choice food, with joyous lips my mouth shall praise you! I think of you upon my bed, I remember you through the watches of the night
Psalms 63:5-7
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.
When temptation bangs on the door, put in earplugs and walk away. The more you go to look, the more likely you'll eventually open the door.
First Book—Psalms 1–41 Psalm 1 True Happiness in God’s Law I - Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in company with scoffers. Rather, the law of the LORD is his joy; and on his law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 1:1-2
The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.
When you begin to fear a situation or the outcome, take a deep breath and remember the Power of God. Have faith that God will get you through it.
And saw the great power that the LORD had shown against Egypt, the people feared the LORD. They believed in the LORD and in Moses his servant.
Exodus 14:31