Week Ending December 1, 2017
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If you do not see God in your work on Monday, you probably didn’t see God in worship on Sunday.
The smallest good deed done is better than the grandest good intention.
God’s silence doesn’t mean He is absent, it’s an invitation to rest in His presence.
At your absolute best, you still won’t be good enough for the wrong person. And at your absolute worst, you’ll still be the best to the right person.
Encouragement is oxygen to the soul.
Those who are lifting the world upward and onward are those who encourage more than criticize.
{blessings}
What’s Next
Destination Addiction: des·ti·na·tion ad·dic·tion// (noun) the fact or condition of always asking “what’s next?” May you be blessed with relief from over-thinking the next milestone, the next best thing, or where you should be next. Take it one precious day at a time. Prayer helps.
Stand Up for Yourself
When faced with senseless drama, spiteful criticisms and misguided opinions, walking away is the best way to stand up for yourself. To respond with anger is an endorsement of their attitude. May God bless you with self-control and pride to rise above the petty goings-on of those out to steal your joy.
Grey
The world around you is grey. Dark grey. Light grey. Grey-ish grey. And all of your thinking is dreary. You pray. The fog has lifted. You’ve entered a new world in full color. May you be blessed with transformational prayer.
Character
The biggest difference between you being a “great person” or a “pretty-good person” is your purpose and intent. It’s what guides you and why. May you be blessed with remarkable character that’s well-meaning and grounded in faith.
Decide
Can’t decide? Making good decisions doesn’t depend on choosing A or B. That’s the easy part. The hard work begins when you decide to make your choice work. May God be with you in making good choices and making your choices good.
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Starting Again
Dear God, You probably think I should be over this by now. A lifetime of temptation, giving up, starting again— follow me into the turmoil of my mind. Truth broadcasts itself through my conscience. What is left? Can I set new goals? Eliminate old thought patterns? What if I aim not for perfection, but a loving heart? What if I learn to care about me, like You do? What if I see myself as You see me? Precious, beloved, created for joy. I am important in my speck of the world. I am grateful for your patience with me. I begin again. Amen
Designer of Moments
Dear Lord You are the designer of moments that deliver elevation and insight and pride and connection. These extraordinary minutes and hours and days—they are my life and You make it most meaningful. Your creation. My gift. My life. My thanks.
Marriage Prayer
Dear God, Bless this marriage. Help us to be both friend and lover to each other. May we be understanding, compassionate and may kindness guide us in everything we do. I understand there will be bad days. May the number be low, and the time spent in discord be short. Thank You God, for my spouse.
Scared to See
O God, I am scared to see. Take my hands off my eyes and let my sight be free. No more do I want to cower and escape. Help me face my problems, know the truth and show me how to change. amen
For the Weekend
We come to you today as the week draws to a close. We ask your favor. We have problems that loom large. Worries that won’t quit. We are anxious for a turn of circumstances. Help us to put on a positive face, to have just the right attitude. To feel your encouragement, to know your support. To be cheerful and giving. To enjoy the weekend, with a few laughs, and a whole lot of love. Most of all – God, be present within us as we lead in Your way.
{stories, video, articles}
Story: Push
Article: Men Gather Round
Blog: For All the Single Ladies & Gents
Article: Girl’s Survival
Article: Teen Beats the Odds
Story: Why I Wonder About Love
Video: Weekend Prayer
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Slay the Dragon
Whether you’ve slain the dragon you are most afraid of – or not: you’re okay. If you are tired and you don’t have a map: you’re okay. If you are on the edge of transition and you feel like nothing in your life is the same anymore: you’re okay. You got up today. You made it this far, and you’re still here: you’re okay.
Come My Way
Now is when I start my comeback. I will spend no more time asking God “Why?” I’ll be too busy praising God for all the opportunities about to come my way.
I Affirm
I affirm to think clearly without hurry to love everybody sincerely to act with the highest motive to trust in God unhesitatingly.
Good Life
It’s a good life.
Relationships
I give God every single one of my relationships. The awesome ones. The ones that drain. The ones conflicted. The ones confusing. The ones tumbling back. The ones familial. The ones filled with co-dependence. The ones of many years. The ones of few weeks. The ones online. The ones in person. The ones far from God, and the ones who hold God close.
{Bible}
Jeremiah 31:13
I will comfort you, and change your sorrow for gladness.
Isaiah 43:2-3
When you pass thru the water I will be with you. And when you pass through the rivers they will surely not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire you will not be burned and the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord your God.
Isaiah 60:22
When the time is right God will make it happen
Matthew 19:26
So, God’s like “I got you” but you’re all like “but, what if…” and God’s like “Child! I got you.” and then like “Everything that’s impossible for you is possible for me.” and then again like “Don’t worry, I totally got this under control.”
Luke 8:24
…and there was calm. When your life is chaotic and you don’t know how to stop the madness – pray.