Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Being hurried is too familiar to us today and we often wish for more time to do the things we love. Simplify, slow down and find a way to enjoy more God-given moments each day.
Eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works,
Romans 2:7
Remember the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
Emulate God’s perfect love by giving of yourself without expecting anything in return. The blessing of being able to love another is all you need.
Chapter 2 - Plea for Unity and Humility. If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing. Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves,
Philippians 2:1-3
Trust in God and good things will happen.
The next time you have a chance to choose between right and wrong, even if wrong is easier, trust God and do the right thing. You might be surprised in where it takes you.
Psalm 37 The Fate of Sinners and the Reward of the Just - Of David. Aleph - Do not be provoked by evildoers; do not envy those who do wrong. Like grass they wither quickly; like green plants they wilt away.
Psalm 37:1-2
There is no such thing as a “self made” person. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed to us or spoken one word of encouragement to us has entered into the make-up of our character and our thoughts as well as our success.
Thank God for all the people He has brought into your life. Find ways to bring your God into their lives.
God’s Love and Christian Life. Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.
1 John 4:7
The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time.
Patience is a virtue and there are no shortcuts to success. Remember this and ask God for the strength and commitment to see things through to reach your goals. With Him at your side you’ll get there one step at a time.
Strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.
Colossians 1:11-12
We have a choice every day – to act on yesterday’s good intentions or get an early start on tomorrow’s regret.
What good intentions have you failed to act on? Decide right now to take action. Share your blessings with those less fortunate. Do so and you will avoid tomorrow’s regret.
For godly sorrow produces a salutary repentance without regret, but worldly sorrow produces death.
2 Corinthians 7:10
They gave our Master a crown of thorns. Why do we ask for a crown of roses?
Often, we ask God to bless us with the things that WE want. The next time you get that urge, ask Him what HE wants. Ask for His will to be done in your life and you will truly be blessed.
May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping.
Mark 13:36
What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.
Don’t wait for the opportunity to serve God. Start today and continue everyday. Your privilege to serve God is never finished.
Our twelve tribes hope to attain to that promise as they fervently worship God day and night; and on account of this hope I am accused by Jews, O king.
Acts 26:7
Tough question: Why does a good God allow bad things to happen? Better question: Why do we allow bad things to happen?
Considering the majority of pain in the world is a result of man’s mistreatment of his fellow man, ask yourself: Are you creating the pain, doing something to stop the pain, or simply observing the pain and doing nothing about it?
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, [for] the old order has passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
The secret to success is to start from scratch and keep on scratching.
Persistence. Abraham had it. Moses had it. John the Baptist had it. Join the company of these great ones, never stop trying, never give up, never lose faith.
Eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works,
Romans 2:7
Only a life lived in the service to others is worth living.
Don’t just do service because you have to… Do it because you want to. Joyfully serve someone today.
I know, my God, that you put hearts to the test and that you take pleasure in integrity. With a whole heart I have willingly given all these things, and now with joy I have seen your people here present also giving to you generously.
1 Chronicles 29:17
No one is in charge of your happiness, but you.
Take charge of your happiness today by having a positive attitude, spending time with those you love, and doing good deeds. This will not only bring you happiness, but inner peace AND draw you closer to God.
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that if they speak of you as evildoers, they may observe your good works and glorify God on the day of visitation. Christian Citizens.
1 Peter 2:12
There is nothing wrong with having nothing to say unless you insist on saying it.
Pay extra attention to those around you today. Instead of rambling about nothing, empathetically listen to everyone. After reflecting on their situation use your words to show your understanding and encourage them.
For I will not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to lead the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,
Romans 15:18
People of character do the right thing, not because they think it will change the world, but because they refuse to be changed by the world. Change starts with you.
If you’re doing something you’re uncomfortable talking to your parents about, you probably shouldn’t be doing it.
Better to be poor and walk in integrity than rich and crooked in one’s ways.
Proverbs 28:6
Don’t worry about tomorrow until tomorrow, because tomorrow brings a new day.
Live in the present, not the future, not the past. Do not dwell on your past mistakes, or worry about what tomorrow will bring, because it is unknown. Live, always, in the “precious” present.
Chapter 27 - Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what any day may bring forth.
Proverbs 27:1
In absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia.
It is not unusual for many of us today to find ourselves rushing around and chasing our tails. Ask God to give you the energy and willpower to rise above the clutter and to establish some personal goals worth pursuing.
The plans of the diligent end in profit, but those of the hasty end in loss.
Proverbs 21:5
You were created perfect in every way, God doesn’t make mistakes.
Always see the best in yourself. Do not let other’s judgments get the best of you. Seek God’s strength when you feel your worth is being challenged.
I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know.
Psalm 139:14