Week Ending Friday August 7, 2020
{quotes}
Overheard: I lost my motivation somewhere between “too tired to care” and “just not that into it”.
Overheard: I feel closer to God every day. That’s 365 times closer than I was last year.
Overheard: I used to be a people person, but people ruined it for me.
Overheard: I’d like mornings better if they started a little later.
Overheard: Today, I’m not doing anything. I started doing nothing yesterday but I’m not finished yet.
{blessings}
Richer Today
You are richer today if you have laughed, loved, given, or forgiven. May God bless you on this day and always.
Eyes Up!
Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up. Keep your eyes to the sky and thank God for your blessings.
Experience It
Life is too short to experience everything, but your heart is big enough to feel everything others have experienced. May God bless you with experiences worth sharing, and sharing worthy of the experience.
Attraction
To have a good relationship you need to have it with a good person. But first, you need to be sure you’re doing something good to attract your future soulmate. Let Godly actions be your aphrodisiac. May you be blessed in love.
Live in Trust
Sometimes it’s better when you don’t get to live your dreams. It may not always turn out the way you expect. There’s One holy power who knows your destiny, may you be blessed to trust God.
{prayers}
Finest Hour
Dear God, help me live as if this hour is the finest hour to be alive. I begin with gratitude to You, my Maker, who created heaven and earth, darkness and light, woman and man, creatures great and small. Oh, the miracles which enabled me to arrive at this time. Thank You.
Dear Daughter, Dear Son
Dear God, Thank You for the gift of children.
Dear [daughter-son], I love you for the little [boy-girl] you once were, the amazing [man-woman] you are now, and the loving [daughter-son] you have always been and will always be. Love Me
Perfection to Life
Let this perfect moment stay with me. Your Godliness clings to me, there is peace within me. Praise to You, Holy benefactor, who brings perfection to my life.
Welcoming Spirit
O Lord May my heart be open to receive all who hunger for love, all who are lonely for friendship, all who have cares to unburden. May my spirit be a welcoming one a nurturing one, an encouraging one, a compassionate one. May my prayer be answered for them, for me, for You.
Blessed By New Morning
Dear God, I am blessed by this new morning. My limbs are ready to walk in Your way, I am eager to be a light to Your people, and to live humbly in Your glory. Praise to You who is my guide and reason for being.
{stories & features}
Story: Truth be Told
Feature: Handbook for Life, Maria Shriver
Music Video: Kids Perform in a Mall
Joke: Biscuit Prayer
Worship Music Video: Blessings, Kari Jobe International Rendition
Comedy Video: Church Funnies by Tim Hawkins
{bible}
Psalm 119:37
Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through Your promise.
Ephesians 6:13
Wear every piece of God’s armor and you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. After the battle you will still be standing firm.
Psalm 73:24
You guide me with Your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.
Psalm 5:11
Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
James 1:2-4
Dear Brothers and Sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.