Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.
It does not matter if you are taking baby steps as long as you are moving forward. Ask God to provide you with the willpower and discipline to find a small way to improve yourself today. Do it again tomorrow.
If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit.
Galatians 5:25
You have to accept whatever comes. The important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best that you have to give.
Ask God for the strength to overcome adversity in your life. Then, with His guidance, choose the right path to fulfill His plan for you.
Chapter 3 Confidence in God Leads to Prosperity - My son, do not forget my teaching, take to heart my commands;
Proverbs 3:1
You will never "find" time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.
Often times we hear ourselves suggest that we need to "find" time to get together with old friends, to get into shape or to do something you have been putting off for a long time. Make a commitment to yourself today that this week you will "make" the time. While you're at it, make it pleasing to God.
May the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep by the blood of the eternal covenant, Jesus our Lord,
Hebrews 13:20
Surround yourself with people who reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel - energies are contagious.
Life is too short to spend around negative people. Seek out positive, "glass half full" people who all have each others best interests at heart.
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.
Philippians 4:8
You know that moment when you get up in the morning, you're full of energy and you can't wait to get to work? Me neither!
Are you just getting up and going through the motions? It is never too late to become the person you always wanted to be. Ask God for the courage and motivation to help you to pursue what you are truly passionate about in your life. It will start to change the way you feel when you wake up tomorrow...And the next day!
For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the LORD—plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.
God put unlimited potential in each and every one of us. Start living up to His expectations by following the teachings of Christ in everything you do. Allow His blessings to run through you and ignite your spirit to make the world a better place. Start today!
Yours, LORD, are greatness and might, majesty, victory, and splendor. For all in heaven and on earth is yours; yours, LORD, is kingship; you are exalted as head over all.
1 Chronicles 29:11
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
Find someone in your life that you can breathe hope and optimism into their life. Everyone needs a mentor. Everyone needs someone who believes in them and whose encouragement is just the vote of confidence needed to inspire great things.
Therefore, do not throw away your confidence; it will have great recompense.
Hebrews 10:35
Beauty attracts the eye but personality captures the heart.
Look inward in those you meet and you'll find the true beauty God has placed there. After all, we are all God's children and as such each of us is special in our own way. Listen to your heart in everything you do.
For wisdom will enter your heart, knowledge will be at home in your soul,
Proverbs 2:10
If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.
Astound yourself (and God) today! Have faith that with God all things are possible and allow that thought to take you to places you didn't think were attainable. When you feel His power running through you, stop and spend a moment in thanksgiving prayer.
Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26
It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.
God gave us this beautiful planet. That alone makes it precious and worth protecting and conserving. So that you and future generations can enjoy His gifts, find things you can do today to preserve the environment. They are a simple Google search away.
Preamble. The Creation of the World Chapter 1 - The Story of Creation. In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth—
Genesis 1:1
Be Mine
Remember today, and everyday, how much God loves you. Happy Valentine's Day - The TAGTeam
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ (by grace you have been saved),
Ephesians 2:4-5
God is so unique in that he gives His people ways to fellowship, witness, and be blessed with a mighty and merciful God.
Take every opportunity to share fellowship and faith with others at work, church, and play. Surround yourself with the love of our wonderful and unique God.
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.
John 3:16
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
Lead and inspire those around you to become stronger in their faith. Volunteer at church and spend time talking about Christ's sacrifice and encourage others to examine their faith. Lead by example and demonstrate what an amazing life a true believer receives here on earth and beyond.
V. Examples, Discipline, Disobedience Chapter 11 - Faith of the Ancients. Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. Because of it the ancients were well attested. By faith we understand that the universe was ordered by the word of God, so that what is visible came into being through the invisible.
Hebrews 11:1-3
God will not permit any troubles to come upon us, unless He has a specific plan by which a great blessing can come out of the difficulty.
We are not promised a life without struggles, but we are promised everlasting life with God. Seek to discover His plan for you through scripture and prayer and you will discover a great blessing.
They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”
Acts 14:22
Working hard for something we don't care about can create stress; working hard for something we love can create passion.
Reflect for a minute on the stresses and passions in your life and think about eliminating the stress and adding more passion. Start taking more advantage of opportunities at church and with your family to align your priorities with what really matters.
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So take time to enjoy the people who treat you right. Forgive the ones who don't just because you can.
Don't let the wrongs of others continue to wear on you. Forgive them and allow your days to be filled with the joy and peace of the Lord.
“But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Luke 6:27
Put your feet in the right place, and stand firm.
It is so much easier to stand up for what you believe in when you know your heart is in the right place. Are you standing in the right place today in God's eyes?
For it is not those who hear the law who are just in the sight of God; rather, those who observe the law will be justified.
Romans 2:13
If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten.
Pray more - sin less. Count your blessings more - complain less. Help others more - spend less time thinking about yourself. You'll be surprised at how much more meaning you'll find in life by making a few positive changes in your routine.
III. Specific Exhortations Chapter 4 - General Exhortations. Finally, brothers, we earnestly ask and exhort you in the Lord Jesus that, as you received from us how you should conduct yourselves to please God—and as you are conducting yourselves—you do so even more.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting…
You don't have to create a battle to affect change. You affect change by focusing all of your energy on the issue in front of you. So make it a priority to focus on doing the right thing in everything you do.
Blessed those who do what is right, whose deeds are always just.
Psalm 106:3
Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.
Metaphorically lose sight of the shore and go above and beyond your current horizons. It is only then that you can discover your true potential. God has big plans for you.
No one can withstand you as long as you live. As I was with Moses, I will be with you: I will not leave you nor forsake you.
Joshua 1:5