Month: February 2015

Evangelism

Posted on February 27, 2015

THOUGHT:

Be better to your neighbors and you will have better neighbors.

Challenge

Make an effort to reach out to your neighbors with friendship and compassion. Show them through your actions your Christian kindness. Pray to God that they pass on your example to their neighbors. You've just begun making the world a better place.

Verse

He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.” The Question About David’s Son.

Reference

Matthew 22:37-40

Prayer

Posted on February 26, 2015

THOUGHT:

Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.

Challenge

Ask God for the motivation to pursue your true passions in order to spark more genuine enthusiasm in your life.

Verse

The spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, A spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the LORD,

Reference

Isaiah 11:2

Attitude

Posted on February 25, 2015

THOUGHT:

The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.

Challenge

Each day you are in complete control of your thoughts. Ask God’s help in developing a positive and optimistic outlook. You can not always control life’s obstacles, but you can control your response.

Verse

Consideration for the Weak Conscience. Then let us no longer judge one another, but rather resolve never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.

Reference

Romans 14:13

Priorities

Posted on February 24, 2015

THOUGHT:

EGO is an acronym for Edging God out.

Challenge

Write EGO somewhere on your desk. Each time you look at it, remember that if you focus on yourself, God isn't where He belongs.

Verse

In their insolence the wicked boast: “God does not care; there is no God.”

Reference

Psalm 10:4

Service

Posted on February 23, 2015

THOUGHT:

It is not enough to be good; you need to do good things.

Challenge

Find a simple way to serve the Lord today. Do something good for someone today even though it may be inconvenient or uncomfortable for you. When the person says “thank you”, simply say “God bless you.” Their reaction may surprise you.

Verse

So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Reference

1 Corinthians 13:13

Prayer

Posted on February 20, 2015

THOUGHT:

There come times when I have nothing more to tell God. If I were to continue to pray in words, I would have to repeat what I have already said. At such times it is wonderful to say to God, "May I be in Your presence, Lord? I have nothing more to say to You, but I do love to be in Your presence."

Challenge

Exhaust yourself in prayer today. Then just meditate and listen to the comforting presence of God your savior.

Verse

Therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God: keep and carry out all the commandments of the LORD, your God, that you may continue to possess this good land and afterward leave it as an inheritance to your children forever.

Reference

1 Chronicles 28:8

Guidance

Posted on February 19, 2015

THOUGHT:

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot truly live without a spiritual life.

Challenge

Light up your life by finding ways to enhance your own spirituality.  Start by Thinking About God more often each day and asking for His guidance in all areas of your life.

Verse

Concluding Prayer. May the God of peace himself make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Reference

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Attitude

Posted on February 18, 2015

THOUGHT:

Truly enlightened people never seek to be like others. Rather, they seek to be superior to their former selves.

Challenge

Strive every day to be a better version of yourself. If you feel compelled to be like someone else, try to imitate Jesus.

Verse

By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit.

Reference

Matthew 7:16-17

Priorities

Posted on February 17, 2015

THOUGHT:

When all is said and done, the quality of your life will come down to the quality of your contribution.

Challenge

Your life - Your contribution - Your Choice. What choices can you make today to improve the "quality" of your life?

Verse

In every way I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Reference

Acts 20:35

Prayer

Posted on February 16, 2015

THOUGHT:

Prayers not felt by us are seldom heard by God.

Challenge

During prayer time really feel your words to God. And when you are not praying remember to walk the talk of your prayers.

Verse

Psalm 17 Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors - A prayer of David. I - Hear, LORD, my plea for justice; pay heed to my cry; Listen to my prayer from lips without guile.

Reference

Psalm 17:1

Love

Posted on February 13, 2015

THOUGHT:

True love stories never have endings.

Challenge

This Valentine’s Day find a special and genuine way to show how much you care for the ones you love the most. Remember to thank God for His gift of Love.. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY – the TAGteam.

Verse

Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with your whole heart, and with your whole being, and with your whole strength.

Reference

Deuteronomy 6:5

Priorities

Posted on February 12, 2015

THOUGHT:

Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count;  and everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.

Challenge

We all spend way too much time worrying about things that really don’t matter, and often times we take for granted our most precious gifts.  Stop right now and take inventory of the priorities on your TO DO LIST.  Make sure you are now applying the right amount of time and value to each item you are accounting for today.

Verse

Treasure in Heaven. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal.

Reference

Matthew 6:19-20

Prayer

Posted on February 11, 2015

THOUGHT:

Prayer requires more of the heart than of the tongue.

Challenge

Don't just go through the motions. Make sure your prayers are heartfelt and honest. This will allow you to hear the words of your prayers as well as God.

Verse

Confession and Intercession. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.

Reference

James 5:16

Comfort

Posted on February 10, 2015

THOUGHT:

When at night you cannot sleep, talk to the Shepherd and stop counting sheep.

Challenge

Your trustworthy and always available perfect Shepherd is Christ. Find the warm peace of talking with and listening to Him each night. Ewe will find that Thinking About God each night as you drift to sleep is the perfect end to any day.

Verse

Deep calls to deep in the roar of your torrents, and all your waves and breakers sweep over me.

Reference

Psalm 42:8

Courage

Posted on February 9, 2015

THOUGHT:

What good is having someone who can walk on water if you don't follow in his footsteps? 

Challenge

In most cases, we know the right thing to do. Ask God for the courage to take the first step.

Verse

I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.

Reference

John 13:15

Priorities

Posted on February 6, 2015

THOUGHT:

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the greatest relationship.

Challenge

Don't take your blessings for granted, especially your health. Understand that being content, happy and living in the moment does not mean you cannot aggressively pursue your goals – it just helps you to accumulate a fortune of happiness. Remember that having faith and being faithful to others are the cornerstones of lasting relationships. Talk to God about these three things today.

Verse

As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 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.

Reference

1 Peter 4:10-11

Attitude

Posted on February 5, 2015

THOUGHT:

Everything you do can be done better from a place of relaxation.

Challenge

Slow down, relax, take a deep breath, and pray about whatever decision is at hand. Including God in your decision will make your next step a better one.

Verse

Rather, I have stilled my soul, Like a weaned child to its mother, weaned is my soul. Israel, hope in the LORD, now and forever.

Reference

Psalm 131:2-3

Discipleship

Posted on February 4, 2015

THOUGHT:

God has given us two hands - one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.

Challenge

Start exercising your giving hand more today. Share your God given gifts at every opportunity.

Verse

The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

Reference

Proverbs 22:9

Encouragement

Posted on February 3, 2015

THOUGHT:

I know why I am here and my only real focused goal is to live each day to the fullest and to try and honor God and be an encouragement to others.

Challenge

Focus on these two goals today. Honor God and encourage others. You’ll find they lead to an inner warmth, an inner peace, and a feeling of accomplishment.

Verse

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart,

Reference

Acts 11:23

Priorities

Posted on February 2, 2015

THOUGHT:

Today, you're probably thinking the "Big Game" is over, but it's really just beginning.

Challenge

Today provides you a "Super" opportunity to plan and prepare for the game of life. Make sure God is included in every facet of your game plan.

Verse

The Two Foundations. “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.

Reference

Matthew 7:24-25