All The Kindness

Do all things with love and kindness. 

God Bless. 

Today's Quotation:

All the kindness which a person puts out into the world works on the heart and thoughts of humankind.

Albert Schweitzer

Today's Meditation:

Nothing touches the hearts and minds of others as deeply as kindness. It speaks universally, it crosses all barriers, and it opens all doors. If we wish to make this world a better place, all we must do is show more kindness.

The wonderful thing about kindness is we all have an unlimited supply of it. It costs us very little, yet it yields greatly for all. When I see the child that is sad, I can offer a smile, or say hello. To the lonely person sitting all alone, I can sit down and have a friendly conversation, or even simply sit next to them to offer them company while I eat. Who knows how much we each will benefit from the random acts of kindness we put forth in this world.

Each day we have breath to breathe, we can fill our lives with nameless acts of kindness and love. It takes very little effort when all is said and done. Make your spouse smile by leaving a loving note. Surprise your children with their favorite candy. Help your neighbor or a friend with a little chore. Visit the elderly at the nursing home. Call your parents or siblings and tell them that you love them. These acts of kindness will fill the hearts of the recipients and will overflow onto the rest of the world filling it with love and kindness.

Today's Challenge: Show kindness to three people today.

Questions to consider:

What are some of acts of kindness and love can you perform today? Are you able to do so without anyone knowing who did them?

What kinds of effects on others do such acts have?

Does the kindness you put out into the world end with that recipient, or carry on endlessly filling the cups of others in life?

For further thought:

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and the other for helping others.

Sam Levenson

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The Offspring

Just wanted to throw some food for thought out there.

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Name of God Devotional

Name of God Devotional

by Christian Channel

Bible Name of God : The Offspring of David

The Offspring of David

“I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the Bright and morning star.” Revelation 22:16

Christ is the Stem which sprang from the root of Jesse, and He is the Offspring of David. God, the Son, created the heavens and the earth and all that are therein, yet He is the Offspring of David, David’s Lord and David’s Son. He was born King of the Jews and dead King of the Jews and some day He will reign King of the Jews. This was God’s promise and all of God’s promises shall be fulfilled. As the Divine Creator, He is the Root of David’s house; as Man, He is the Offspring. He sends His angel to give this testimony to us and to the world. There is no contradiction in God’s Word concerning God’s Son.

We glorify Thy word and Thy work, our Lord. We look into Thy face and adore Thee. Amen.

Stay On Course

Wisdom in the word's below.

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Stay on Course

Joyce Meyer – 

1 min read

An open Bible ready for reading a daily devotional, next to a cup of coffee and vase of roses.

Adapted from Starting Your Day Right

Let your eyes look right on [with fixed purpose], and let your gaze be straight before you. Consider well the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established and ordered aright. Turn not aside to the right hand or to the left; remove your foot from evil.

 Proverbs 4:25-27 (AMPC)

Jesus knew what His purpose was. He disciplined Himself to stay on course, living His life to fulfill that purpose for which He came. As Christians, we need to follow in His steps and focus on our purpose. We were bought with a price to live our lives in such a way that we become the salt of the earth, the light of the world (See Matthew 5).

We are to lay down our selfish, self-centered lifestyles, and gear our lives toward doing something for the betterment of someone else. Then we will experience that “joy unspeakable, and full of glory” (1 Peter 1:8).

Prayer of the Day: Father God, I come to You today, in the name of Jesus, and ask You to help me stay focused on my purpose and to live selflessly. You are the best possible example to follow. Thank You, God, amen.

God Has

I found this quite interesting and I wanted to share it with you.

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Today's Quotation:

God has a most wicked sense of humor.

Maureen O'Hara

Today's Meditation:

I believe for fact that God has a sense of humor. He knows that we need it in our lives from time to time to remind us not to take life so seriously. For when we do, we deprive ourselves of so much of the enjoyment we have available to us, and we lay waste so much of life's potential.

"The proof of the pudding is in the eating." One of our main purposes here on Earth is to serve others with love and compassion. And no matter how we choose to serve others, humor is an effective way of enjoying the time and ligthening the load for our fellow man and ourselves, as long as it is acceptable and in good taste. When we make others laugh, we are serving God and bringing happiness full circle.

I personally feel that God has a wonderful sense of humor. With all the countless paradoxes of life, and humorous things that make me laugh, I have to ask to myself, "Surely the Creator found humor here as well."

How we see God has a lot to do with how we see life in general. It is a reflection of our own attitudes and views of life. Do I see life as a gift? Do I cherish each day as another blessing from God? If I wish to get the most out of my time here on this Earth, then surely, I need to enjoy it and share in the humor that is available to me each day.

Today's Challenge: Look for the humor all around you today.

Questions to consider:

Why would God give us the ability to laugh if he could not laugh himself?

Why do so many people take life so seriously?

How can we find a balance between taking life seriously and recognizing and appreciating the humor that is with us each day?

For further thought:

You can't serve God without serving the people.

Art Hochberg

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Walk A Mile

Food for thought...

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Today's Quotation:

If we could look into each other's hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.

Marvin J. Ashton

Today's Meditation:

If we could "walk a mile in someone else's shoes," our perspective of their life would change dramatically. We would find it difficult to be judgmental towards that individual, for we would possess a deeper level of understanding of their life--their experiences, feelings, struggles, joys--which we so often do not take the time to recognize.

If I were faced with the same challenges that you are facing right now, how would I act? Perhaps I would make similar choices. Someone once said that if we were to throw everyone's problems into a huge pile, once we saw some of the things that other people are going through, we would be more than glad to take our own problems back. Perhaps my struggles and challenges are quite small when compared to what you are going through.

Being judged by others can be hurtful--we all have been there. Do not be so quick to condemn and to judge... instead, take the time to understand them. Show kindness, compassion, empathy, and love. Show an appreciation for their life by becoming aware of the challenges they face on a more personal level. By making the world a more gentle, loving, patient, tolerant, and caring place, we become a beacon of light and hope for all to see.

Today's Challenge: Show patience and understanding towards others today.

Questions to consider:

What are some things we can do to try to become more kind and compassionate?

When all is said and done, do we have the right to judge others and the things they do? Where does that right come from?

What kinds of things can we contribute to the world if we insist on being judgmental? What can we contribute if we act more lovingly?

For further thought:

Empathy is really the opposite of spiritual meanness. It's the capacity to understand that every war is both won and lost. And that someone else's pain is as meaningful as your own.

Barbara Kingsolver

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Quote Of The Day - Don't Wait

Something positive to keep you encouraged. 

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Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Don’t wait to “feel” like doing a thing to do it. Live by decision, not emotion.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Making Good Habits, Breaking Bad Habits: 14 New Behaviors That Will Energize Your Life

Lord Of Peace

Who couldn't use a little peace in their lives right now as well as Encouragement?

May you find both in the word's written below. 

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Bible Name of God : Lord of Peace

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Lord of Peace

“Now the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Thessalonians 3;16

Our Lord is the Author of peace. He came to make peace possible. “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give unto you.” In order to have this wonderful peace we must be yoked up close to Himself. We live in a world of unrest and conflict. The heart of humanity beats high with excitement. “No peace for the wicked!” How we should pity them. They do not know Him. They can never know Him unless He is revealed to them. We are His spokesmen. Let us cheerfully make Him manifest today.

Lord of Peace, we pillow our heads upon Thy bosom. Thy peace passeth understanding. We thank Thee. Amen.

Daily Goals

Wisdom, encouragement, mixed in with something to ponder on.

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Joyce Meyer – 

2 min read

An open Bible on a table for reading a daily devotional with morning sunlight.

Adapted from Quiet Times with God

I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

 Philippians 3:14 (AMP)

Setting daily goals helps you see certain dreams come true. That’s because dreams are realized one step at a time, one decision at a time, one goal at a time.

Goals are essential if you want to be successful in life. It is pointless and even frustrating to have a big dream for your future, or even a small plan for the day, without setting goals on how you expect to see those things come true.

When you have a goal and move with a purpose, good things will happen for you. You may not know how everything is going to work out. You may not have all the answers for the day ahead. But if you set a goal (or two, or three), you’ll be amazed at how helpful it can be in improving your outlook for the day ahead.

Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a full-time employee, a student, a business owner, or a volunteer, goal setting can help you feel more enthusiastic and joyful about your day ahead.

Prayer Starter: Father, thank You for loving me. I want to feel more enthusiastic and joyful about my day ahead. Please help me make realistic goals today that I can meet, with Your help.

God Knows Your Frustrations

I hope these word's encourage you.

He really does know everything and cares even if it doesn't look or feel like it.

God Bless.

God Knows Your Frustrations 

You may think, "Nobody knows what I'm going through, nobody feels the pain I'm experiencing." But God knows!

He knows your feelings and frustrations. He's seen the crisis in your soul. There's no hurt that goes unnoticed by God. Psalm 56:8 says, "You know how troubled I am; you have kept a record of my tears." (Good News) Often when we're hurting, we feel very isolated and lonely. Maybe there's been a death in the family, a divorce, maybe we've gotten fired, and we start to think, "Nobody understands the way I feel; nobody can tell the way I feel; nobody feels the pain." But God knows, and "The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him." (Psalms 103:13 NLT) 

God not only sees, He cares! He knows the causes, the reasons, the things that brought you to this point. He understands because he made you, and he sees the hurt in your heart like nobody else can. Because God knows our frustrations and despair, we can give those feelings to God: "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you." (1 Peter 5:7 NLT) 

Cast them all permanently on God, once and for all, and then, don't take them back.

-Author Unknown 

Quote Of The Day - To Get Victory

Encouragement!

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Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“To get the victory and keep our attitude one of hope, we need to renew our mind to God’s promises concerning our situation and stand in faith, believing God will do what His Word says He will do.” 

-Joyce Meyer, Straight Talk on Depression: Overcoming Emotional Battles with the Power of God’s Word!

I Alone

Some food for thought.

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I Alone

I--yes, I alone--will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again. (NLT) -Isaiah 43:25

Contrary to popular belief, we can never be good enough to rescue ourselves from sin. Only God can wipe away our sins because of His love for us. In addition, the ability to forgive and forget is a power that comes from God alone. The source of this power is rooted in love. Without love, we are truly unable to forgive and forget.

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Don't Skip Prayer

Love this...

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-Author Unknown