FRIENDSHIP Relationships Spiritual Transformation Proverbs 27:5–17 Good friendships are notoriously tricky to find; Please bear this in mind. Are you willing to do what a good friendship needs? When it calls for iron to sharpen iron, could you agree? Could you, in all faithfulness and patience, heed? Could you speak the truth, no matter what it will take? Could you do this without thinking that it would be a mistake? Could you receive it when it is something that you…..
Rest Exodus 18:14–24 The load is heavy, and the weight of it is weighing me down; The burden of it all is turning my smile into a frown. Lord, please refresh my spirit and soul today; Rest will help me, and time to enjoy some play. I want to live a balanced life that is effective and successful—that is my desire; Getting the proper rest during times of stress is strongly required. When I have been refreshed, I will be…..
Thessalonians 5:16–28 Prayer is critical. Most people will agree. It is what is needed from worry to keep the mind free. But to maintain a consistent prayer life is the challenge a believer will face. It is difficult, and we need God’s mercy and grace. A life of prayer is like a long-lasting marathon, a difficult task to maintain. You must go before God, pouring out your heart to Him like a downpour of rain. Don’t give up…..
Living Like Christ Colossians 3:12–17 How is the world influenced by you? Let your faith in Christ reflect what you will say and what you will do. Wear the character of Jesus as your daily attire. It will surely be an influence and greatly admired. Dress fully in patience, kindness, gentleness, compassion, and humility too. You will be so well dressed, and the fit will be perfect for you. Living like Christ for others to see, Will surely be an…..
Anxiety Depression, Prayer, Thankfulness 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 How do you find peace when you experience struggling with anxiety and depression? So the circumstances will not cause transgression. How do you find peace with God so you can rejoice? How do you listen to your inner voice? Rejoice always is where you can begin. The depression and anxiety will start to end. When you pray continually, your focus will change. Being depressed and filled with anxiety, your focus will not remain…..
Personal Behavior Living Like Christ Psalm 34:11–18 If I spoke like Jesus, what would I say? If I spoke like Jesus, God, I would always pray and be willing to obey. If I behaved like Jesus, I would love life and desire to see many good days. Then my behavior should continue always to be this way. If I thought like Jesus, evil would have no part of me. I would do good in seeking peace. I would pursue it…..
Evangelism Philippians 3:10-21 Don’t be deterred by the suffering when difficult circumstances enter your life in living for Jesus Christ. Knowing Jesus and “the power of His resurrection” (Philippians 3:10) changes your life with an impact that causes you to pay the price. The price involves changing how you live and respond to trials disrupting your life. Daily spending time with Jesus, the Holy Spirit provides you with the truth and strength to face each challenge that will reveal Jesus’…..
Christ, The Savior John 1:1-5 We are living in the darkness of the shadow of death. It’s poison to our soul and physical health. It is an infection of sin, and it is all around us. It is OOzing out of each person like pus. Each person needs the light that gives life that shines in the darkness of our soul. While each of us struggles to live in this world full of trouble, allow Christ Jesus’ light to enter…..
Rest Matthew 11:25-29 Rest for your soul; what do you do? How can you get rest for your soul when it is overdue? Resting from the ups and downs of life is a longing we all desire to possess. How do we find rest when we look in all the wrong places to be blessed? There is only one place we need to look, especially when our life is a hot mess. That place is God and His Word…..
Motives Serving Others Matthew 6:1–6 What are your motives when you are focused on praise? Is it for Jesus, or you, when your hands are raised? Can your motives be perfect? Can they be true? What are they when they are concentrated on you? Think about why you give. Is this why and how you live? How, when, and why should you pray? Is it to the Father the things you say? Why do you fast? If your motives…..