Encouragement, empathy, and praise are three gifts you can give without costing you a penny, yet giving these can make you rich inside.
With Christ as your guide, give encouragement to others, listen and empathize with their situation, and shower them with praise at every chance you get. You'll be enriching their lives and yours in ways money can't buy.
Roman’s 15:5
Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.
The challenge here is clear - Be good to others today. It's what God expects of every Christian, it's what you ought to expect of yourself, and it's what others should be able to expect from you.
Whoever walks honestly walks securely, but one whose ways are crooked will fare badly.
Proverbs 10:9
A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act. - Mahatma Gandhi
Take a second to imagine how Christ would have felt as he explained His sacrifice to His closest friends. What small act of service can you provide today to those around you as a sign of your appreciation for the love He showed you?
Amen, I say to you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”
Mark 14:25
We fear men so much, because we fear God so little.
As one of God’s children, you should not fear what may happen to you at the hands of those in this world, but what you may miss if you don’t follow the one whose hands made this world. Pray for the courage to deal with your worldly fears and to have a healthy fear of the one that controls your future.
He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, for his time has come to sit in judgment. Worship him who made heaven and earth and sea and springs of water.”
Revelation 14:7
Most people spend more time planning their summer vacations than planning their lives.
There is nothing wrong with being enthusiastic about planning your vacation. As you reflect on the many blessings in your life today, plan your day with a positive and optimistic spirit. Let the joy within you make others around you feel like they are on vacation!
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
The quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life.
Think About God more often each day. Live a life inspired by God - there is no better quality than Him.
Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
Time and health are two precious assets that we don't recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted.
Take time today to get healthier - in mind and spirit. We all have said many times, “Where does the time go?” It goes beyond our control just like your health if you don't pay attention to it. Eat well, exercise and think positive thoughts. Begin by Thinking About God.
Beloved, I hope you are prospering in every respect and are in good health, just as your soul is prospering.
3 John 1:2
It is our responsibilities, not ourselves, that we should take seriously.
God expects you to do His work while here on earth; it is your responsibility as a faithful Christian. Pray that you will be responsible with the gifts God gave you by sharing them with others.
We, priests, Levites, and people, have determined by lot concerning the procurement of wood: it is to be brought to the house of our God by each of our ancestral houses at stated times each year, to be burnt on the altar of the LORD, our God, as the law prescribes.
Nehemiah 10:35
Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of its love!
Spring is a time of beauty, of rebirth, of love. Show everyone around you the warmth of your love of your fellow man in your actions throughout the day and each day this Spring. Then keep the radiance of your love through Summer, Fall, and Winter.
Not because of any righteous deeds we had done but because of his mercy, he saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the holy Spirit,
Titus 3:5
There is a bright side to the darkest circumstance - if you have the courage to look for it.
God provides light when life is darkest. Have the courage and wisdom to seek out God when life is challenging. He wants to walk by your side.
God’s Indomitable Love in Christ. We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
What lies behind you and what lies in front of you is nothing when compared to what lies wthin you.
The Spirit of God is within you. Learn from your past and optimistically prepare for your future. Invite God to walk with you on your journey of life.
Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
1 Corinthians 3:16
The only limits on your life are those that you set yourself.
God has provided you with unlimited ability to achieve whatever you faithfully attempt. Praise God by busting through your self imposed limits in service to Him.
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7
I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. - Abraham Lincoln
We all need the help and grace of God. When you don't know where to turn - fall on your knees and praise God for His never-ending grace and love. He'll show you the way.
II - I call upon you; answer me, O God. Turn your ear to me; hear my speech.
Psalm 17:6
Every setback offers an equivalent benefit if you take the time to search for it.
Recognize that your setbacks are part of God's plan. Search for the lesson and thank God for the benefit of personal growth.
Temptation. Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him.
James 1:12
Grow flowers of gratitude in the soil of prayer.
Remember to do a lot of thanking during your prayers for all the blessings and grace God has granted you. You know, it’s ok to just thank Him and not ask for anything.
II - Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; with the lyre make music to our God,
Psalm 147:7
Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions…Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
The message is really simple. Who you ultimately become is a result of how and what you think each day. Ask God to guide your thoughts in a positive direction in order that you may become the very best version of yourself.
The schemes of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but gracious words are pure.
Proverbs 15:26
We may be certain that whatever God made prominent in His Word, He intended to be conspicuous in our lives.
When Jesus was asked what was prominent in God’s word, He told the crowd to love God and love your neighbor. Make certain that your love of God and neighbor will be conspicuous today.
“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 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.
Matthew 22:36-39
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
It only takes a second, and can last a lifetime. Make sure you speak your faith today though words of kindness.
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
Easter is very important to me, it's a second chance.
Christ has already conquered death and by doing so, we are saved. Show your appreciation today by letting the Light Of Christ shine so that all around you will know you feel His saving grace. Happy Easter – The TAGteam.
If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit that dwells in you.
Romans 8:11
Don't forget that we wouldn't have Easter without Good Friday.
Spend some time today reflecting on the sacrifice Christ made for YOU. It was His perfect sacrifice that will bridge the gap and bring us to salvation.
He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world.
1 John 2:2
Time heals what reason cannot.
Sometimes life deals us setbacks that we cannot rationalize. Take time each day to talk with God and ask Him to continue to restore your faith and patience to allow Him to reveal His plan for you.
Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9
My job is to take care of the possible and trust God with the impossible.
Take a minute and share with God what you need to release to Him. You handle the daily tasks, and make sure to trust God with the things that are too big for you.
The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Psalm 9:10