Month: January 2021

Forgiveness

Posted on January 29, 2021

THOUGHT:

God will always deliver you from the pain of your sins. No matter how severe, He forgives them.

Challenge

To forgive others, you need to accept forgiveness yourself. Ask God to help you accept forgiveness for your sins and to forgive others who sin against you.

Verse

Then I declared my sin to you; my guilt I did not hide. I said, “I confess my transgression to the LORD,” and you took away the guilt of my sin. Selah

Reference

Psalm 32:5

Compassion

Posted on January 28, 2021

THOUGHT:

The hardness of God is kinder than the softness of men.

Challenge

The next time you encounter trouble in your life, find some peace of mind in knowing that the Lord's compassion never weakens and never ends. With soft and gentle hands, He will lift you out of your despair.

Verse

In an outburst of wrath, for a moment I hid my face from you; But with enduring love I take pity on you, says the LORD, your redeemer.

Reference

Isaiah 54:8

Prayer

Posted on January 27, 2021

THOUGHT:

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Challenge

Create a future that involves an intimate relationship with God. One where you talk with Him daily through prayer and have total faith that he will provide for your needs. Start today.

Verse

Brothers, I for my part do not consider myself to have taken possession. Just one thing: forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead, I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God’s upward calling, in Christ Jesus.

Reference

Philippians 3:13-14

Wisdom

Posted on January 26, 2021

THOUGHT:

The fewer the facts, the stronger the opinion.

Challenge

Strengthen your Christian faith by gaining a better understanding of what you believe. By gaining additional knowledge you won't be relying on emotions and unfounded opinions rather than wisdom.

Verse

But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it.

Reference

James 1:5

Attitude

Posted on January 25, 2021

THOUGHT:

One of our great weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Challenge

Don't give up on becoming the best Christian you can be. As humans we all sin, ask for forgiveness and try again. God wants you to succeed as a Christian.

Verse

Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.

Reference

Galations 6:9

Discipleship

Posted on January 22, 2021

THOUGHT:

Time and money spent helping people do more for themselves is far better than mere giving.

Challenge

Find a way to invest in other people in ways that affect lasting change. It requires more creativity, and often more time and effort, but it is far more rewarding for everyone.

Verse

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.

Reference

Hebrews 13:16

Gratitude

Posted on January 21, 2021

THOUGHT:

What if you woke up this morning, and all you had left is what you thanked God for yesterday?

Challenge

Today, don't just thank God for the obvious, thank Him also for the things in your life that you take for granted. Ask yourself: where would you be without them?

Verse

Therefore, our God, we give you thanks and we praise the majesty of your name.

Reference

1 Chronicles 29:13

Gratitude

Posted on January 20, 2021

THOUGHT:

We have no choice of what color we’re born or who our parents are or whether we’re born rich or poor. What we do have is some choice over what we make of our lives once we’re here.

Challenge

God determined the circumstances in which you were born. He gave you the opportunity to decide what you will make of those circumstances. Be grateful for your blessings, and become the best servant of God that you can be.

Verse

Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself, have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.

Reference

Luke 12:37

Positive Attitude

Posted on January 19, 2021

THOUGHT:

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. – Martin Luther King Jr.

Challenge

Let the light of your faith and your love of Christ shine out in everything you do. Show the world your positive attitude. Don't leave any room in your life for darkness or hate.

Verse

Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Reference

John 8:12

Discipleship

Posted on January 18, 2021

THOUGHT:

The way you get better at playing football is to play football.

Challenge

We all understand the self-improvement benefits of actual experience. Make more effort today to live your Christian faith. In this case, practice will make you perfect, someday!

Verse

And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Reference

James 1:4

Kindness

Posted on January 15, 2021

THOUGHT:

Guard well within yourself the treasure of KINDNESS. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret and how to acquire without meanness and greed.

Challenge

We often approach giving with a "what's in it for me" attitude. Your true kindness and happiness do not diminish when you share them with others. Find a way to show more kindness to those around you today.

Verse

Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

Reference

Colossians 3:12

Character

Posted on January 14, 2021

THOUGHT:

Character is simply habit long enough continued.

Challenge

Decide carefully about embracing new habits, breaking old ones and those you want to maintain. Make sure your habits express the values of the Christian you proclaim to be.

Verse

Do not be led astray: "Bad company corrupts good morals." Become sober as you ought and stop sinning. For some have no knowledge of God; I say this to your shame.

Reference

1 Corinthians 15:33-34

Guidance

Posted on January 13, 2021

THOUGHT:

When in doubt, just take the next small step.

Challenge

Ask God for His guidance, then take a step in the direction He leads you. Then take another. You'll be there before you know it. Remember at the end of your path to stop and give Him thanks.

Verse

He restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name.

Reference

Psalm 23:3

Discipleship

Posted on January 12, 2021

THOUGHT:

It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.

Challenge

Think About God and the many blessings He has given you. If you do, you can't help but be happy. Thank Him by sharing your blessings with those less fortunate.

Verse

I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

Reference

John 15:11

Service

Posted on January 11, 2021

THOUGHT:

A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor’s.

Challenge

You are surrounded each day by numerous opportunities to help those around you. Be unselfish and generous today. Once you feel the goodness it brings you continue to help yourself by helping others.

Verse

Those who shut their ears to the cry of the poor will themselves call out and not be answered.

Reference

Proverbs 21:13

Habits

Posted on January 8, 2021

THOUGHT:

Acceptance, forgiveness, and companionship are keys to a lasting friendship.

Challenge

Live these virtues; always apply them with your friends and others. With God leading you, you'll not only see lasting relationships, but better ones.

Verse

Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus,

Reference

Philippians 2:5

Goals

Posted on January 7, 2021

THOUGHT:

Setbacks and stressors are bridges to be crossed to our goals… not barricades to keep us from them.

Challenge

In today's world, we are all faced with setbacks and stressors. Rather than becoming overwhelmed, turn your problems over to God and have confidence that he will provide whatever you need. Faith moves mountains.

Verse

Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours.

Reference

Mark 11:24

Fellowship

Posted on January 6, 2021

THOUGHT:

A friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be.

Challenge

Find a way to be a FRIEND today. This requires ACTION, not just good intentions. Demonstrate to God your appreciation for all your friends and family by reaching out to one of them today.

Verse

Two are better than one: They get a good wage for their toil. If the one falls, the other will help the fallen one. But woe to the solitary person! If that one should fall, there is no other to help.

Reference

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Prayer

Posted on January 5, 2021

THOUGHT:

Shed as you do your garments, your daily sins, whether of omission or commission, and you will wake up a free man with a new life.

Challenge

You cannot change what you have or have not done today. Share your concerns with God today, ask for forgiveness and commit to do better tomorrow.

Verse

Fulfillment Through Christ. In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace

Reference

Ephesians 1:7

Patience

Posted on January 4, 2021

THOUGHT:

Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

Challenge

Be patient. God will help you heal. Pray for the strength of patience. He knows best your time's time.

Verse

Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.

Reference

Romans 12:12