Tuesday, August 27 - Honor

God graces us with every moment in life. Where we take them is up to us.

The son honors his father, the slave stands in awe of his master. But if I am indeed father, where is the honor due to me? And if I am indeed master, where is the awe due to me? - Malachi 1:6a

Monday, August 26, 2013 - Simplicity

 

Life’s choices do not have to be complicated.  Simply order each with this one assessment:  Is the moment God driven or self-driven?  It’s your choice.

 

Love uprightness you who are rulers on earth, be properly disposed towards the Lord and seek him in simplicity of heart. – Wisdom, 1:1

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - Breath

A cleansing breath calms our spirit, cleanses our system, and refreshes our body. Let us breath in the essence of God, cleanse our thoughts and start anew. The day is calling and God has great plans for us.

After this, I shall pour out my Spirit on all humanity. Your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your old people shall dream dreams, and your young people see visions. - Joel 3:1

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - Eternal

Everything you do today counts toward your tomorrow.  Make this day an eternal memory.


He has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, - 1 Timothy 1:9

Monday, August 20, 2013 - Grace

The talents you have are never given for your own benefit, but in order that you may shine God's light on another. Find that special ability; that joy and glory that God wishes to spread through you.  Allow your gifts to be worthy by living for Him and offering yourself up as a channel of His Grace.

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the Name of the Lord is worthy of praise. - Psalm 112:3

Friday - August 16, 2013 - Discernment

The day is filled with many choices, some can be equally enticing, some are more enjoyable than others, many are necessary, and most occur during the same moment.  We have to choose.  Our challenge is to discern the one that will honor the moment, leave no necessary chore undone, and let us delight in our God. The true joy is, we all have this gift of discernment through the Holy Spirit. The more we exercise it, the stronger this gift becomes.


Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. - Psalm 32:9

Thursday, August 15, 2013 - Triumph

I reached a new muscle in my workout today.  I knew it was there, but I've not connected with it for a while. I worked it well.  I'll be sore tomorrow (perhaps even today), but it is a welcomed sore, a triumphant one, a challenge met.

Our Spiritual lives effect us much the same way. We seek a connection in our day to day lives, in our worship, our sorrow, even our joy. We know it is there. God has promised it through His Holy Spirit. Yet we find it hard to pray, to find compassion toward others, to be patient and calm through the challenges life brings. Make God your daily habit. Reach for His Spirit deep inside you. You will find a welcomed change and will even feel a few challenges as you readjust priorities, but the change will be triumphant.



His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries. - Psalm 112:18