Look at life through the windshield, not the rear-view mirror.
Don't dwell on the past, only use it to improve your future and those around you by repeating the good, avoiding the bad and sharing your blessings.
Though your beginning was small, your future will flourish indeed.
Job 8:7
Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, set in the hearts of honest men. Be careful that you don't take the day and leave out the gratitude.
Start your Thanksgiving day with prayful gratitude to God for all his blessings. Remember to say a heart filled prayer before taking your knife and fork upon your Thanksgiving feast. And finally, leave this blessed day with prayer once again. Happy Thanksgiving – the TAGteam!
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name;
Psalm 100:4
There are no limits on what you can achieve with your life, except the limits you accept in your own mind.
God places no limits on what you can achieve – why do you? Think big, dream big and achieve big! With God all things are possible.
Jesus looked at them and said, "For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible."
Matthew 19:26
Faith grows in the field of uncertainty.
Nurture your faith each day by feeding it with prayer, scripture and praise. Do so, and you can be certain of a bountiful harvest of grace and love.
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.
Hebrews 11:1
Patience is a strong antidote to anger.
Practice patience. In times of anger or frustration, pause before reacting. You will find a calming effect and discover that you need not react in anger, but instead react with the peace that thoughts of Jesus bring to mind.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27
The soul, while itself invisible, is vividly seen by what it does through the body.
Let your soul shine today. The kindness of your soul can pour out through a smile, a hug or a kind word to someone who is down.
[And] be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.
Ephesians 4:32
Once you choose hope, anything is possible.
Choose hope, which is a blessing from God, and your glass is not only half full, but completely full. Take this energy to extend hope to someone else today.
Oh, that I might have my request, and that God would grant what I long for:
Job 6:8
God thought about you before you ever thought about Him.
Before you were even born, God set forth a purpose for your life. He created you with intentionality. Through daily prayer, ask God to continue to reveal the purpose He intended for you.
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.
Jeremiah 1:5
He who waits for God fails to understand that he possesses Him.
What are you waiting for? Believe that God and happiness are one, and put all your happiness in the present moment. Enjoy the moment.
As they prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Life in the Christian Community.
Acts 4:31
Be the living expression of God's kindness: Kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile. – Mother Teresa
Begin immediately being kinder. It will have a multiplying effect that goes beyond your wildest dreams.
Delivered in Babylon by Elasah, son of Shaphan, and by Gemariah, son of Hilkiah, whom Zedekiah, king of Judah, sent to the king of Babylon, the letter read:
Jeremiah 29:3
Real Eyes - Realize - Real Lies.
It is only when we look at ourselves with honest eyes that we can hold ourselves accountable to live up to our stated values. It is so tempting to rationalize our actions and shortcomings with excuses or self-pity. Stand up today and realize who you really can be by avoiding any real lies, especially to yourself.
So for one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, it is a sin.
James 4:17
There is no one who is insignificant in the purpose of God.
God has accomplished much through individuals society has deemed insignificant. Therefore, no one is insignificant in the eyes of God. Look for the value in those around you, including yourself. We all have a meaningful role in fulfilling the purpose of God.
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
God is still writing your story so quit trying to take the pen.
How often do you make plans for your life without first seeking guidance from God? He loves you and has a plan for you. Pause right now, and seek His guidance.
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. When you call me, and come and pray to me, I will listen to you.
Jeremiah 29:11-12
The kinder and more thoughtful a person is, the more kindness they will find in others.
Kindness enriches your life. With kindness, mysterious things become clear, difficult things become easy, and dull things become cheerful. Find a way to be kind to EVERYONE you meet today and see what a difference it makes.
Kindly people benefit themselves, but the merciless harm themselves.
Proverbs 11:17
Lost yesterday, somewhere between Sunrise and Sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward is offered, for they are gone forever.
Time is one of life's most precious blessings. Ask God to give you the wisdom and discipline to live "in the moment" and to take full advantage of each day because time offers no second chances.
God has made everything appropriate to its time, but has put the timeless into their hearts so they cannot find out, from beginning to end, the work which God has done.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy of sin will meet him everywhere.
The value of true friends is immeasurable with no point of diminishing returns, but the ill will that will germinate within us from sin is difficult to escape. Find a way today to clear the air and cleanse your soul of any transgressions that are weighing heavy on your mind.
You must know, my brothers, that through him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you, [and] in regard to everything from which you could not be justified under the law of Moses,
Acts 13:38
There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.
We are often tempted to slack off when we think our shortcut or lack of effort will go undetected. God sees us every minute of every day. Ask God for the strength and the attitude to do everything you can today as a gift to Him.
The plans of the diligent end in profit, but those of the hasty end in loss.
Proverbs 21:5
It is said, "He who dies with the most toys wins"… but what if you lose your soul in the process?
We all get caught up in the ";keeping up with the neighbors" race. Remember that your goal is to gather riches in heaven, not on earth. Think of at least one of your earthly possessions, and trade it in for a heavenly bounty by giving it to someone in need.
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
You can't stay where you are and go with God.
God wants to do great things through you, but you may have to reevaluate your priorities. Open your heart and allow God into your decision making process today. Make this a recurring task on your daily to-do list.
Incline your ear to me; make haste to rescue me! Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to save me.
Psalm 31:3
You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying about the future.
God knows what lies ahead. Pray that He will provide you with the necessary blessings to deal with whatever the future brings. Replace your worries with faith.
Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span?
Matthew 6:27
Service is the rent we pay for living. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time.
Christ was very clear in His expectations that we are to serve others. How will you serve Him today?
And the king will say to them in reply, "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40