July 15, 2017 – Good Choices

The really important choices in life – the choice to believe in Jesus Christ as one’s personal Savior, to keep learning from the word, to say yes to God, regardless – shape all the other choices we will make throughout life. – Lord, Bless My Child, p. 183

God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. – 1 John 5:11

July 14, 2017 – Advice

Giving advice is so much easier than following it. We know all the right things to do, yet when the moment comes, it is hard to turn over our own desires and let God take the lead. This is life’s absolute hardest challenge. The purest advice anyone can give, or take, is to simply let go. In faith and hope, trust God as He unfolds His Will for you.

I am able to do nothing of Myself. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is just, because I do not seek My will, but the will of the One having sent Me. – John 5:30

July 12, 2017 - God

Jesus did not become man in order to relate to our humanity. He became man so that humanity can relate to God.

And He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" It was Peter who spoke up, "The Christ of God," he said. – Luke 9:20

July 11, 2017 – Actions

I've heard it said that to argue with a fool proves there are two in the room. We have the tools for peace: the living Word of God. No spoken words can be as profound. Yet even these do not break the barrier unless we are willing to act on them. Jesus showed the purest example of stating a case when He stood before Pontius Pilot. He spoke no words but Truth and let His actions say the rest.

It is God's Will that by your good deeds you should silence the ignorant talk of fools.- 1Peter 1:15

July 10, 2017 – Thankful

The tiniest things of life, moments that sneak in totally unexpected, can bring greater joy than any item of material wealth or power. Thank you, Lord, for the beautiful moments where you remind me that all is wonderful in this world and I am doing ok.

As it is, these remain: faith, hope and love, the three of them; and the greatest of them is love. - 1 Corinthians 13:13

July 9, 2017 – Load Bearer

God, in His Omnipotent knowledge, is far wiser with His plans than any I could make. However, even with belief in God, it is still easy to let myself be tempted through dismay and anxiety. When these emotions enter in, I must stand firm in my faith that God is in control. He knows my situation and is not surprised by the events that are, or are not, unfolding. The greater tragedy would be to lose faith and act without spiritual guidance. In standing firm to my beliefs and trusting in God, I will be prepared when His time is right.

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit. Ecclesiasticus 7:8

July 8, 2017 – Spirit

Our lives are meant for so much more than for this moment. The Holy Spirit is here to help us whenever we feel doubt and disparity. We just have to call on Him to receive His strength, self-control, confidence and love. When you find yourself down, remember you are God's beloved creation.  You are beautiful and perfectly formed through His glorious will. God has great plans for you and in this perfect love, He calls you His.

They we're all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak different languages as the Spirit gave them power to express themselves.  – Acts 2:4