New Year’s Day is a good time to fix one’s eyes on the only One who knows what the year is to hold.
Fix your eyes on God every day of the upcoming new year and let the goodness he brings you rub off on those around you. Happy New Year - The TAG Team!
Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
Matthew 5:16
All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen.
Each day make it a habit to see some of the world's beauty that God has provided you. Keep a mental list of all the good you see each day. At the end of the day thank Him for His many gifts. Wake up the next morning ready to do it again. He'll be waiting...
Beth - Trust in the LORD and do good that you may dwell in the land and live secure.
Psalm 37:3
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
Be enthusiastic about your relationship with God and great things can be accomplished. Celebrate your accomplishments with prayer and share your enthusiasm with others. Everyone will benefit from a more passionate relationship with God.
Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Romans 12:11
There would be no Christmas without the birth of Christ.
As you celebrate the Christmas Holiday with family and friends, be mindful of what you are celebrating - the birth of Christ. What a great gift that never wears out. Merry Christmas from the TAG Team.
For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.
Luke 2:11
Inner peace is not something you accomplish through self-discipline and willpower, it is something you receive as you recognize Christ's constant presence in your life.
Let Christ infuse peace into your innermost being. Sit quietly in the light of His presence until you sense His peace growing within you.
Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, Carrying them in his bosom, leading the ewes with care.
Isaiah 40:11
May I never forget on my best day that I still need God as desperately as I did on my worst.
Never forget from whom your gifts and talents come. When life is going well, praise God. All Glory belongs to Him.
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
"If you judge people, you have no time to love them." - Mother Teresa
God loves us and we are not perfect! Follow His example. Look for the good in everyone and love them for who they are.
Do not complain, brothers, about one another, that you may not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing before the gates.
James 5:9
Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it.
Sometimes it is easier to hide our fears and insecurities by being negative and pessimistic. Ask God for the strength and energy to be optimistic in order to learn and grow. Find ways to share your positive attitude with others today.
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity.
James 3:17
Although you and your circumstances may change daily, Christ remains the same throughout eternity.
When you find yourself feeling out of control thinking about all the turmoil in the world, turn to Jesus. Anchor your thoughts on the one never-changing constant in your life. He will bring you peace.
He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?”
Mark 4: 39-40
If God is all you have, you have all you need.
It is ok to WANT more in life, but don’t let your drive to obtain more distract you from the greatest gift you already have - God's Love. Think About God more often today acknowledging He is all you NEED.
My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in a God that controls the little things. It is we, of course, to whom things look Little or Big.
Turn to God today with all your wishes and concerns - big or small. Nothing is too big or too small for Him - God controls everything. Turn to Him in all situations acknowledging that He is in control.
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.
Philippians 4:6
Every day is good and every moment is precious when you focus on God.
The next time you feel bored and get the urge to fill the void with your mobile device, turn your thoughts to God instead. Make it a precious moment instead of a wasted moment.
But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and destitute elemental powers? Do you want to be slaves to them all over again?
Galatians 4:9
You never really learn much from hearing yourself speak.
Focus more time on being interested, instead of being interesting. Listen with a genuine interest to those you talk to today. You will be surprised how much you can learn, and how good you can make others feel.
Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but [also] everyone for those of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
God's kingdom is not about earning and deserving; it's about believing and receiving.
We do not have to earn, and certainly don't deserve, the wonderful gifts we receive from God each and every day. Thank Him right now for the blessings you receive from Him and allow them to strengthen your faith.
He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him?
Romans 8:32
Trust is built with consistency.
Remember the consistency of the Lord, His everlasting love, and His never-ending grace. Allow this consistency to strengthen your faith. Show your faith by thanking him for His gifts and consistently give back by following the golden rule.
We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him.
1 John 4:16
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.
First, be situationally aware of all God's gifts which present themselves to you today. Then recognize these gifts with a quick thought prayer to thank Him for His overwhelming generosity. Finally, keep looking...
All good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change.
James 1:17
Love is a choice, not a feeling - and it's a choice that proves itself with action.
Don't just tell those you love how you feel, show it. Take the time to show those closest to you how much you love them today with specific actions.
Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. Confidence Before God.
1 John 3:18
Sin is inevitable. Even with sin God recognizes us as His own.
Be aware of those around you who may be troubled or unwilling to forgive themselves. Find an appropriate way to provide them comfort and remind them of God's unconditional love.
If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.
1 John 1:9
Sooner or later I will be faced with the fact that the world is helpless to meet my ultimate needs. And at that point, I will be left with one of two conclusions; that life is cruel or God is real.
Only God can provide what you truly yearn for in life. Seek now to strengthen your personal relationship with Him. Start with a prayer and put your faith in Him. God is real.
“‘“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, [then] I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.
Revelation 3:20
Why we pray matters as much as what we pray.
We pray because we have faith that God will hear us and provide for our needs. With this recognition, continue to pray to seek a closer relationship with God.
And we have this confidence in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
1 John 5:14
Jesus hears the needs of those who seek him.
There is no need too large or too small for Jesus. What is troubling you today? Have comfort knowing that God is only a prayer away. Ask and you will receive - maybe not what you want, but what you need.
My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
You are the only person on earth who can use your abilities.
God gave you unique skills and talents. Choose to share your gifts in service to God today and every day as a way of saying Thank You.
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
1 Peter 4:10
No matter what our circumstances, we can find a reason to be thankful.
Start with faith, hope, and love. Then dig deeper and look at all the gifts God has given you. With that framework, get down on your knees thank God for all these gifts. Show Him how grateful you are for all His never ending love.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name;
Psalm 100:4
The only thing wrong with love and faith and belief is not having it.
Belief in God is essential for eternal salvation. With faith in God comes love for mankind and belief of life everlasting. Pray and study the Word today to strengthen your faith in God. You may find it is the most productive time you spend.
But without faith it is impossible to please him, for anyone who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
Hebrews 11:6
It’s one thing to be grateful. It’s another to give thanks. Gratitude is what you feel. Thanksgiving is what you do.
On this Thanksgiving day (and every day) think of all the gifts God has given you. Then turn to prayer and let Him know how thankful you are for His presence in your life and His never ending grace. Happy THANKSGIVING from the TAGteam!
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
Talking about God must never be a substitute for talking with God.
Take a moment right now to talk with God. Share your wishes and dreams, fears and desires. Carry on a conversation like you would with your father - after all, that’s who He is.
The LORD is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
Psalm 145:18-19
Be prepared to let go of anything you have been given on this earth, but don't let go of Jesus's hand.
Remember, everything we have is a gift from God, but the only thing you must cling to is the hand of Jesus. Thank God right now for His greatest gift which he has freely given to you.
He said, “Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I go back there. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD!”
Job 1:21
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
At times, we all have uncertainties about our future. Ask God about His plans for yours. Think through what that looks like and how to create that vision in your life. Now go out and do it.
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
Jesus wants ALL of you because He has given His ALL for you.
Show your gratitude for the amazing gift Jesus has freely given to you by spending more time with those who need more Jesus in their life. You don't have too look far!
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
Thank God for who He is, not just for what He has done for you.
It is certainly good to thank God for all the blessings in your life, but also just thank Him for who He is - your loving Father who is big enough and humble enough to love each one of us unconditionally.
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 5:5