You know people

People are a constant part of life. Give God thanks for the ones you know & love, & pray for those who need to know God's love (Philemon 1-25).

Just wait

Abram was 99 when God gave him the promise. Don't give up on God! May your day be filled with faith and hope. (Genesis 17:1-8)

It's up to you

No matter who or what you have to put up with today, child of God, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all (Romans 12:9-21). Blessings!

We have life!

Christ, the hope of glory, lives in you.  May Christ's life bring joy to yours today!  (Colossians 1:27)

Shout!

"They shall eagerly utter the memory of Your abundant goodness and will shout joyfully of Your righteousness" (Psalm 145:7).

Merry Christmas!

"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light" (Isaiah 9:2). Merry Christmas to your family, & may the peace of Christ be yours today!

Why We Worship

Christmas is because Jesus is. We sing, we pray and we worship because God has come to us (John 1:14).

Rushing Christmas?

Don't let the rush of this week ruin what you're trying to celebrate! Let patience & joy rule your heart as you prepare for Christmas (John 14:27).

Being Sent

God knew our world needed his presence. So, he sent his Son. God knows our world still needs his presence. So, he sends you (Romans 10:13-15).

Tis the Season?

Grace and joy are not limited to a season or holiday. God is always willing to bless us with his peace (James 1:17).

In Control

God will either deliver you from your trials or give you the strength to face them. Either way, God will take care of you (Psalm 121:8).

You Are What You Think

The more you meditate on something, the more it becomes a part of who you are. Meditate on God's word and not your fears or worries (Psalm 1:2).

Be a Blessing

God often puts you in the right place at the right time to be his presence for someone right when they need it most (1 John 4:12 ). Be a blessing!

Resting

Just as your body needs rest, your soul needs to learn how to rest in God's presence ( Psalm 16:11).

Busy Body

If you're too busy to take time to focus on God, you're not just busy, you're distracted from what is most important (Psalm 1:2).

Sing!

"My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul" (Psalm 108:1).

Happy or Joyful?

Joy is more than being happy. It's about being secure of God's promises even in the midst of turmoil (1 Peter 1:8-10).

Get It Out

You should always let your frustrations out. Just not always on other people (Ephesians 4:26). Have a great day!

Do It Anyway

Just because no one sees the good you do doesn't mean you won't be rewarded (Colossians 3:23-24).

Look Around

It's easy to be discouraged. So, look for how God's grace & mercy are at work around you and be encouraged by his promises (Hebrews 4:14-16).

Faith Over Struggles

Don't let your struggles define your faith in God. Let your trust in God's power see you through your struggles (2 Corinthians 4:8-9).

Level Ground

"Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground" (Psalm 143:10).

God Is With You!

God is with you. So the waters won't overthrow you & the fire won't burn you, but that doesn't mean you won't get wet or a little hot (Isaiah 43:2)!

Your Joy

The joy you have doesn't depend upon what others say or think about you. Your joy is rooted in the goodness of God (Romans15:3).

Working Things Out

Things don't always work out like you plan, but remember God is working things for your good (Romans 8:28).

Be Faithful

You don't have to be perfect. You just have to be faithful (Titus 3:5).

What You Need

No matter what you face today, God will be with you with the strength you need (Isaiah 33:2).

God's Love Inspires Hope

"Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you" (Psalm 33:22).

Everything You Need

A thankful heart realizes it has everything it needs from God to be at peace (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Your Hands, God's Work

Your willingness to be a help to others is part of God's willingness to bless his people (1John 3:17).

No Shortcuts

Don't take shortcuts when you're going the extra mile for someone (Matthew 5:41).

Power to Forgive

Forgiveness has the power to bring healing to a soul burdened by guilt & shame. You've been forgiven & also have the power to forgive (James 5:16).

Who You Are Now

You are always growing in grace. You are not the person you once were and God is still at work in you (Philippians 1:6)!

God's Voice

What you hear from God is supposed to guide how you live for God (Luke 6:46-49).

Worry Less

Worry doesn't take away God's blessings, but it can make you forget how blessed you already are. Worry less, give thanks more (Philippians 4:6).

Show Them

You can't force people to have the same change of heart you've had. You can only show them what that change has meant to you (1 Peter 3:15).

Perhaps the greatest challenge for the Christian heart is to value the eternal blessings of God over the temporary lures of the world (Mark 8:36).

Blessed of Offended?

Don't live so offended by people that your life stops being a blessing (Proverbs 19:11).

Living Inspired

If God has inspired you to do something, don't let others discourage you from doing it (Proverbs 19:21).

A Friend's Power

Don't underestimate the power of being a good friend (Proverbs 17:17).

Learning to Grow

Don't ever decide you've learned enough. Learning is a part of growing in grace. Learn something new today (Proverbs 1:5).

Forgetting

As a child of God, you are being made new each day. God wants you to forget what you've been and be the new he is creating today

Lasting Impressions

It's easy to make a good first impression. It takes commitment & integrity to make a good lasting impression (1Tim 4:12).

Going or Following?

Where you're going isn't nearly as important as who you're following. You don't just believe in the Shepherd; you follow him (Psalm 23).

Confidence in Desperate Situations

It's God's presence that brings confidence & peace even in the most desperate situations (Psalm 27:3).

At your greatest

Having faith saves you. Hope inspires you. But you are at your greatest when you walk in love (1 Corinthians 13:13).

Grace Upon Grace

When we're full of ourselves, we get what we get. When we're filled with the fullness of God, we get grace upon grace (John 1:16).

Tomorrow's Hope

Your past can be a powerful hindrance to the hope of tomorrow taking root in your life (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Giving Up

It's hard to tell how close you are to being where you want to be. So, be careful about who and what you give up on (Proverbs 21:5).

What's Broken

God takes what seems useless, forgotten or broken and transforms it into a vessel of power and grace (2 Corinthians 4:7).

Someone's Plan

You're limiting yourself if you're working for your own plan. God has a greater purpose and a higher calling for you (Proverbs 19:21).

Shine

In the darkness of the world, God has put a light in you to shine (Matthew 5:16).

The help

Learning to help is fulfilling--help others. Learning to be helped is humbling--let others help you (Ecclesiastes 4:12).

Your power

Your power to overcome the world & its difficulties is rooted in the power of God that overcame death (2 Timothy 1:10). Have a blessed day!

God & Regret

God doesn't give regret.  God gives renewal (2 Corinthians 7:10).

An easy joy

If you're not using your gifts to serve God and other people, you're missing a gift of joy God readily gives (Matthew 5:14-16).

His purpose

God brings you where you need to be not just for your own good, but for his purpose (Ephesians 2:10). Blessings.

Difference Maker

You can't always make a change, but you can always make a difference (Luke 19:7-10).

He Chose Us

There's joy in choosing to follow Christ because we know he is the One that first chose us (John 15:16).

Life Control

Don't assume you're in control. That's where frustration begins. Let God lead you where you need to be (John 3:30).

Don't waste your time by giving your life to things that don't last. Put your effort, energy & hope into God's everlasting plan & purpose for you.

As long as you keep complaining about yesterday, you're missing out on the joy of today (Philippians 2:14-15).

Prioritizing your day has a way of setting your soul free to serve God more faithfully (Matthew 6:33).

Our sins were buried with Christ, and our lives are raised with him. We aren't just a life; we are alive! Blessing. (Colossians 2:6-15)

God's difference

The life that makes a difference knows the difference God has made in their life.