The best preparation for tomorrow is to do today's work superbly well. A job worth doing is worth doing well.
You can only do what you can do. Don't spend time worrying about what you should do tomorrow. Spend that time thanking God for His blessings in your life today.
Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.
Matthew 6:34
The process of becoming like Christ – always begins with a decision.
Renew your commitment to Christ today and feel His presence move through you. When you're tempted to stray, make the decision to follow Christ.
As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.
Matthew 9:9
Life's a voyage that is homeward bound.
If you hit rough seas today, look ahead instead of looking down. Let the strength you receive from knowing God is with you carry you through the trouble. Your reward at the end of the journey is truly great.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you. The Similes of Salt and Light.
Matthew 5:12
Don't accept that others know you better than yourself. Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that the right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results.
Remember as you focus forward that the right results are always those that are pleasing to God. Be sure to always show others that God knows you better than anyone.
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the holy Spirit; whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by others. Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to building up one another.
Romans 14:17-19
Sometimes we have the right to be angry, but no one wins if we're cruel.
Christ never said following Him would be easy. Whether you are dealing with a mean-spirited action, (or just a bad situation) remember what Christ went through for you. God loves you and He empathizes with your situation. So be angry if you need to, but be strong and remember to focus on Christ, so you don't take your frustrations out on others.
The ill-tempered stir up strife, and the hotheaded cause many sins.
Proverbs 29:22
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Opportunity is knocking right now...Are you too comfortable to go open the door? Ask God today for the will and strength to not only dream of great things, but to wake up early and pursue them!
The appetite of the sluggard craves but has nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is amply satisfied.
Proverbs 13:4
Just as we develop our physical muscles through exercise, we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.
Exercise your good character every day by following the moral compass God gave you. Find a way to develop and grow your character today with the help and influence of the Holy Spirit.
Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Romans 5:3-5
When you affirm big, believe big, and pray big, big things happen.
What do you need to improve your life as a Christian? Be specific, pray big and have true faith. God's blessings are far beyond your imagination.
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, That there may be food in my house. Put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, And see if I do not open the floodgates of heaven for you, and pour down upon you blessing without measure!
Malachi 3:10
People who matter are most aware that everyone else does, too.
Focus your attention on those around you today and embrace the simple truth that as creatures of God, everyone matters. With this new awareness, treat everyone with the respect they deserve.
Pay to all their dues, taxes to whom taxes are due, toll to whom toll is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. Love Fulfills the Law.
Romans 13:7
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.
Let your Christian values provide you direction in your life. Read and reflect on the Ten Commandments. Ask God for the courage to put into practice His commands.
Only then shall you succeed, if you are careful to observe the statutes and ordinances which the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and steadfast; do not fear or be dismayed.
1 Chronicles 22:13
Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do. Hate in your heart will consume you.
Life is too short to be consumed with hatred. Let go and let God deal with the hatred. Take the high road.
Whoever says he is in the light, yet hates his brother, is still in the darkness.
1 John 2:9
Remember, all the answers you need are inside of you; you only have to become quiet enough to hear them.
Pause for a moment in your busy day and say a simple prayer. Sit quietly and listen for the voice of God. He has the answer to all of your needs. Follow Him.
My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
John 10:27
The first person you are accountable to is yourself. It's imperative that you know what your key values are, because they set the standards for how you will live your life.
Give some thought right now to what YOUR personal values are. Write them down and read them each day. Make sure you are accountable to the man in the mirror.
For the love of God is this, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome,
1 John 5:3
Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
You have the ability to change the world for the better. What are you waiting for? Do something today and everyday, large or small, to make the world a better place.
You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
Matthew 5:14-16
It is impossible to learn that which one thinks one already knows.
Just like it is hard to break your old habits, it is often difficult to learn new things because we think we already know it. Are you trying to discover new and better ways of being a Christian? Or do you think you already have it mastered?
His divine power has bestowed on us everything that makes for life and devotion, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and power.
2 Peter 1:3
We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journey.
Always remember we are children of God, and what a blessing that is. While our human journey may at times include both difficulty and joy, seek His will and you'll stay on the path of righteousness.
Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Romans 12:11
When we feel we are overwhelmed is when we need to remember that God is always with us.
Take a deep breath and hold it for a few seconds… Relax and know that God is beside you no matter what you face today.
But you have given my heart more joy than they have when grain and wine abound.
Psalm 4:8
If you treat everything you have on earth as God's, He promises affirmation, promotion and celebration when you enter heaven.
How often do you use the word ""mine"" in an average day? Think about it today and watch what you say. When you arrive in heaven will God say, ""Well done"" when you discuss His gifts?
His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’
Matthew 25:21
The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he possesses.
You were blessed with an abundance of God given talents. Find someone who would benefit from your talents and share them willingly. You will both be glad you did.
And has filled him with a divine spirit of skill and understanding and knowledge in every craft:
Exodus 35:31
If you make your prayers an expression of gratitude and thanksgiving for the blessings you have already received, instead of requests for what you do not have, you will obtain results a great deal faster.
God knows what you want, and more importantly, what you need. Today, thank God in prayer for the many blessings He has already given you. Live with an attitude of gratitude, confident that God will provide for your all your needs.
In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18