Restore us

"Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved" (Psalm 80:7).

The real Christmas Spirit

The Holy Spirit brings the Christmas story to life. And the Holy Spirit is ready to do the same for you (Matthew 1:18).

Keep celebrating

May the true message of Christmas calm your fears and bring great joy as you continue to celebrate God's faithfulness (Luke 2:10).

A part of God's story

You are just as much a part of God's story as Mary, Jospeh, or the shepherds. Where will you take the Light today (Luke 2:22)?

A manger transformed

God transformed a manger into a throne. And God is continually transforming you (Colossians 3:10)!

The lowly manger

The lowly manger proves there isn't a place that God is not willing to go with you (Luke 2:7).

Amen and amen

"Blessed be the Lord forever. Amen and Amen" (Psalm 89:52).

God making you wait

God's timing isn't always quick or convenient, but you can trust it's always perfect. If God is making you wait, it's worth it (John 11:6).

Falling Short

Where you fall short of God's glory, God's grace raises you to new life (Romans 3:23). Don't just give God your Sundays. Give God your heart.

What others think or say

Fear of what others may think or say about you often prevents you from knowing the true peace of God (Proverbs 29:25).

No pretending

With God, you don't have to pretend you're something you're not. The Holy Spirit transforms you into more than you are (1Corinthians 1:26-29).

Overwhelm God?

Nothing you face this week will overwhelm God. So, live in God's strength so that nothing overwhelms you either (Ephesians 6:10).

Be strong & take courage

"Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD" (Psalm 27:14).

The blessing of today

Don't miss the blessing of today by wishing for what tomorrow might bring (Matthew 6:11).

Be patient

Your patience has a reward. God has promised you will have all you need as you learn to patiently endure and hold fast (James 1:4).

See and be ready

Always be ready to see what God is doing so that you can be ready to join what God is doing (John 14:12).

Control of your heart

The way to gain control of your mind is to give God control of your heart (Proverbs 4:23).

Use your talents

Using your talents for God's glory is not about you being talented, but about you being faithful (1Peter 4:10).

He has removed our transgressions

"As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us" (Psalm 103:12).

The dark parts of life

When you learn to rest in God's presence, you learn to let the light of Christ continually shine in the dark parts of your life (Micah 7:18).

Never a waste

Nothing you ever do or give in the name of Jesus Christ is ever a waste of time, effort or money (Hebrews 6:10).

Want/Need to know God more

You will never want to know God more if you don't first realize that you need God more (Psalm 42:1).

Choose Wisely

There are things about yesterday you should forget. There are things about yesterday you should remember. Choose wisely (Romans 13:12).

Bad News/ Good News

Trade the bad news of your day with God's good news you've been given (1 Corinthians 15:1-2).

Delight yourself in the Lord

"Delight yourself in the LORD; and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4).

A blessing to receive

It's more blessed to give than to receive. But it's still a blessing to receive! Be thankful for what others are willing to do for you (Acts 20:35).

Following the dump truck

If you chose to follow the dump truck, don't complain about the smell of garbage. Avoid negativity by not be negative yourself (Philippians 4:8).