Success means we go to sleep at night knowing that our talents and abilities were used in a way that served others.
Get a good nights sleep every night! Make your success a reflection of your love of and service to others. God blessed you with many talents and abilities, put them to work today in the service of others.
Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
Matthew 5:16
Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.
The next time you run into someone who is down, do your best to pick them up. It may be nothing more than a smile or a few words of encouragement. Whatever the case may be show them you care and that you are there for them if needed. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit working through you - show them your rainbow.
Thessalonians 5:11
Sometimes, all it takes to make the world a slightly better place is to stop feeling sorry for yourself and start focusing on the right thing.
Sometimes it feels like we are not dealt as good a hand as those around us. When things don't go your way, you have two choices - desperation or inspiration. Chose to be an inspiration. Be positive and do what you know is right. You have the ability to make the world a slightly better place.
Be strong and steadfast; have no fear or dread of them, for it is the LORD, your God, who marches with you; he will never fail you or forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
When you replace your negative beliefs with positive ones, you can change the course of your life.
The first place to look for positive beliefs is in your faith. Then take a thorough look at all your blessings and charge your attitude with gratitude. This alone will fill you with enough positive momentum to change the course of your life.
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 block your dreams when you allow your fears to grow bigger than your faith.
Everlasting life is yours - a gift from God. With the comfort and confidence of knowing God is with you, allow your faith to grow bigger than your fears and use the strength to follow your dreams.
Chapter 43 Promises of Redemption and Restoration - But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine.
isaiah 43:1
Unless each day can be looked back upon by an individual as one in which he has had some fun, some joy, some real satisfaction, that day is a loss. It is un-Christian and wicked, in my opinion, to allow such a thing to occur. – Dwight D. Eisenhower
God wants you to experience the fun and joy of His creations today. Take a break from your work and chores. Don’t let one of His days go to waste.
You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever.
Psalm 16:11
Faith is not anti-intellectual. Faith requires us to reach beyond the limits of our five senses and our intellect.
Touch a loved one, smell a flower, listen to a bird sing, see the sun rise, taste your favorite food. All of your senses let you experience God’s creations. Let you faith reach beyond earthly things so you can strengthen your relationship with God.
Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
1 Peter 1:8
Beauty is being in harmony with who you really are.
Don’t try to be something you are not. God made each and every one of us special in some way. Show God [and the world] your harmony by throwing away false pretenses and being the special person God meant you to be.
God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27
There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. – Albert Einstein
Think About God today and all His miracles you see around you. Take the time to appreciate everything and be amazed. Make this a habit and you'll see another miracle forming within you… peace.
He does things great and unsearchable, things marvelous and innumerable.
Job 5:9
Happiness keeps you at peace, trials keep you strong.
Regardless of your situation, God is always with you. As hard as it may seem, thank Him for both the happiness and the trials you face today. Everything you experience today can bring you closer to Him.
II. The Value of Trials and Temptation - Perseverance in Trial. Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
James 1:2-3
We were given a world so beautiful, a deep ocean, a blue-blue sky. I know we can make it a better place, If only you and I… Love one another. – Lyrics by Cher
Make the best of this Valentine's day by sharing your love with all those around you. This can be as small as a few words of praise, just remember to love one another.
Love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.
Romans 12:10
Angry? Need a weapon?
Pray.
Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours. When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance, so that your heavenly Father may in turn forgive you your transgressions.”
Mark 11:24-25
God gave us 10 Commandments – Not 10 Suggestions.
The first step in obeying the 10 commandments is knowing them. Review them today and live them forever.
Chapter 20 - The Ten Commandments. Then God spoke all these words:
Exodus 20:1
Stop telling God how big your storm is.
Instead tell your storm how big your GOD is.
Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
EGO is an acronym for Edging God out.
Write EGO somewhere on your desk. Each time you look at it, remember that if you focus on yourself, God isn't where He belongs.
In their insolence the wicked boast: "God does not care; there is no God."
Psalm 10:4
Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.
Ask God for the motivation to pursue your true passions in order to spark more genuine enthusiasm in your life.
The spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, A spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the LORD,
Isaiah 11:2
The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.
Each day you are in complete control of your thoughts. Ask God's help in developing a positive and optimistic outlook. You can not always control life's obstacles, but you can control your response.
Consideration for the Weak Conscience. Then let us no longer judge one another, but rather resolve never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.
Romans 14:13
Be better to your neighbors and you will have better neighbors.
Make an effort to reach out to your neighbors with friendship and compassion. Show them through your actions your Christian kindness. Pray to God that they pass on your example to their neighbors. You've just begun making the world a better place.
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. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments." The Question About David's Son.
Matthew 22:37-40