Showing posts with label daily scripture and reflection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label daily scripture and reflection. Show all posts

Monday, December 26, 2011

Titus 3:4-5

But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy. Titus 3:4-5


A Time to Think
Never be afraid of giving up your best, and God will give you His better.—James Hinton

A Time to Act
Strive to do the right thing, even if it is more difficult.

A Time to Pray
Oh, Lord, teach me to remember You in all things, every day of my life.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Luke 2:14

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14

A Time to Think

It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.—Charles Dickens.

A Time to Act

Radiate the glow of Christmastime.

A Time to Pray

Lord, give me a spirit that unabashedly celebrates You and the joy of living.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Matthew 18:19

When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action.  Matthew 18:19

A Time to Think

Make no mistake about it, responsibilities toward other human beings are the greatest blessings God can send us.—Dorothy Dix

A Time to Act

Cherish your purpose in life.

A Time to Pray

Keep me alert, dear Lord, for opportunities to ease another's suffering.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Mark 4: 14

The sower sows the word.  Mark 4: 14

A Time to Think

Nothing is impossible; the word itself says “I’m possible!” —Audrey Hepburn

A Time to Act

Do your best. There is no better achieved than that.

A Time to Pray

Lord, give me the determination to reach goals I didn't know I had.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Thessalonians 5:11

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

A Time to Think

Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.–Marion Wright Edelman

A Time to Act

Open your heart to the kindness of others.

A Time to Pray

Dear Father, teach me how to share Your kindness with everyone I meet

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Matthew 24:42

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Matthew 24:42

A Time to Think
We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties.—Oswald Chambers
 
To Act
Place your effort where it belongs.
 
To Pray
Lord, help me to look to tomorrow with hope.