Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.
Don't you always pick the freshest berry, the plumpest tomato, and the perfect ear of corn? Focus on doing your best now so that you can harvest will be plentiful and pleasing to God.
Galatains 6:9
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.
Always use Christ's Word and Christ's example as a guide before you react. Pledge through prayer that you will be a follower of Christ in everything you do, then go out and put his teachings into daily practice.
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps.
1 peter 2:21
Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.
Despite the challenges you may face today, you are surrounded by blessings from the Lord. Take a moment right now to count your blessings. It will not make your challenges disappear, but it will put them in proper perspective. Now with the Lord by your side go out and conquer your challenges.
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Mercy for me – justice for everyone else: Our human reaction to the “unfairness” of God.
Yes, it does seem unfair that God loves everyone, even the “worst” of sinners, but he asks us to do the same. The next time you feel the need to judge someone for some wrong you feel they have committed, have a heart like Jesus. Extend your love to them and thank God that He does the same with you.
And if anyone hears my words and does not observe them, I do not condemn him, for I did not come to condemn the world but to save the world.
John 12:47
What do I own, and what owns me?
In today's uncertain financial time, take a few minutes and think about what you have been worrying about in the past few weeks. Was it people, or was it ""things""? Don't let the ""things"" you own create anxiety within you. Focus today on building more equity in the relationships that have value in your life.
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. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. The Light of the Body.
Matthew 6:19-21
People of character do the right thing, not because they think it will change the world but because they refuse to be changed by the world.
We are constantly exposed to negative influences in today's world but we do not have to be changed by them. Turn to God for the strength to resist worldly temptations whenever they arise.
Now who is going to harm you if you are enthusiastic for what is good? But even if you should suffer because of righteousness, blessed are you. Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,
1 Peter 3:13-15
You are in the people business, no matter what you do or where you do it.
We are all in the people business – and God created all the people. Treat them all with the respect and dignity a creation of God deserves.
Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.
Romans 12:13
There is no such thing as a minor lapse in integrity.
Stand firm for what you believe in and don't let the temptations of this world bring you down. Only you know what happens when no one can see - you and God, that is.
The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones.
Luke 16:10
The trick to blending work and play, lies not in what you do, but in how you view what you do. See work as play and see play as important.
We are called to give our everything in all that we do. Take a minute to reflect on your day. Are you using your God-given talents to both excel and enjoy all that you do?
And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17
There are absolutely no worldly circumstances, under which you can't or shouldn't be making the very best of things.
No matter where God put you today, He's there with you. With His strength in you, keep a positive attitude through it.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to The Spirit or further from it.
God blessed us all with free choice. Make choices today that lead you closer to God.
Therefore, we aspire to please him, whether we are at home or away. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil.
2 Corinthians 5:9-10
We are all in exactly the same place today. We are in Yesterday's future making Tomorrow's history.
Will your actions today allow you to look fondly on tomorrow's history? Or are your plans of yesterday's future getting spoiled by interruptions and distractions. Find a way to live more fully in the moment today.
You have no idea what your life will be like tomorrow. You are a puff of smoke that appears briefly and then disappears.
James 4:14
THINKING is a gift given to us at birth. Yet it appears - many of us have never taken the time to open the whole package.
Just as it easy for us to get into a rut with our daily routines, we can also find ourselves trapped by always thinking about the same things in the same way. Try to spend some time today thinking about different things and thinking about things differently. God wants you to open and experience the whole package. Listen to Him.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Phillipians 4:8
I used to pray that God would feed the hungry, or do this or that, but now I pray that he will guide me to do whatever I'm supposed to do, what I can do. I used to pray for answers, but now I'm praying for strength. I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us and we change things - Mother Teresa.
Pray. Pray for the strength to help others. Do it every day. Then go out and use your renewed power to change things for the better as God showed you and chose you to do.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
proverbs 3:5-6
Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you'll land among the stars.
Don't be afraid to have ambitious goals. Draw upon your faith and perseverance to see them through. With God all things are possible.
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
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.
Sow the seeds of your faith today and show people your Christian ideals in everything you do. The ongoing positive effect of this will grow and grow and show no bounds.
But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.”
matthew 13:23
Your day will go the way of the corners of your mouth.
Carry a genuine smile with you all day today and notice what a difference it makes not only on how others treat you, but how much better you feel about yourself.
A glad heart lights up the face, but an anguished heart breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:13
Great thoughts come from the heart.
Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Who you ultimately become is a result of how and what you think about each day. Let more of your thoughts be filtered through your heart and sprinkled with a little more love, care and compassion before they cross your lips.
The heart of the just ponders a response, but the mouth of the wicked spews evil.
Proverbs 15:28
We must broaden the definition of who our neighbors are, and extend the boundaries of our interest and empathy.
Welcome everyone as neighbors with open arms, with God's love, and with empathy to their situation. Show them the power of love through kind acts and the empathy of an open ear. Show them that Love conquers all.
He said in reply, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”
Luke 10:27
The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.
We are usually busy making progress or busy making excuses about our goals and where we want to be in our lives. What goals are you really working to achieve these days? Are they bringing you closer to Christ? How much time and effort are you putting forth in order to spend eternity with Jesus?
But seek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides.
Matthew 6:33
We need to care less about whether or not our children are academically gifted, and more about whether they sit with the lonely kid in the cafeteria.
All of our talents and gifts are God-given. Be sure to find the right balance of developing all of your skills. When was the last time you tried to improve as a Christian? Practice, practice, practice!
For, while physical training is of limited value, devotion is valuable in every respect, since it holds a promise of life both for the present and for the future.
1 Timothy 4:8
Stay focused and stay determined. Don't look to anyone else to be your determination - have self-determination. It will take you very far.
Empower yourself to be better every day and in every situation. Carry the Holy Spirit along with you each and every day. Be determined to be the best you can be.
The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that [I] told you.
John 14:26
In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.
Diversity is the way of God's world. This can make life difficult and challenging. Turn those difficulties into opportunity by first loving your neighbor, then listening, and praying for them. Difficulty will rise into opportunity if you use this simple formula.
The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that [I] told you.
Galatains 6:10