Your
attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature
God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made
himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human
likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became
obedient to death -- even death on a cross!
Philippians
2:5-8
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THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
"Lord,
humble us gently." That is one of my friend's favorite prayers. I like it,
too. But thank God that Jesus was not gently humbled. While I hate he had to go
through agony, his self-emptying humility the fact that was stark, bold,
drastic, and outrageous. But I am to have this same attitude when it comes to
reaching the lost and loving God's children.
MY PRAYER...
God,
you are all-powerful and yet you emptied yourself to redeem me. May I be more
selfless in my attitude and treatment of others, like Jesus was with me. In his
name, I pray. Amen.
YOU’VE
GOT IT!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“...his
favor lasts a lifetime...”
(Psalm
30:5, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD
Friends,
success in this life isn’t necessarily about how popular, influential or
educated someone is. Success is about living a life of excellence in obedience
to God’s Word. When we step out to do what God has called us to do, scripture
says that His favor surrounds us like a shield. When we have His favor, we have
everything, and we have an advantage for success!
God’s
favor opens the right doors. His favor will bring good breaks. The favor of God
will cause you to accomplish what you could not accomplish on your own. It
gives you an edge. Now, if you’re going to see the gracious hand of God at work
in your life, you can’t go through the day feeling intimidated, thinking that
you’re average, looking around and comparing yourself to everyone else. No, you
have to live like you have His favor, think like you have favor, talk like you
have favor, walk like you have favor, dress like you have favor! Not
arrogantly. Not in a way that portrays that you’re better than somebody else,
but with a quiet confidence knowing that you have the gracious hand of God on
your life! Live like you’ve got it because you do!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father,
thank You for Your grace, favor and mercy upon my life. I praise You today
because You are good. I receive Your truth by faith and rise up to walk in my
calling. I know that You are going before me to prepare the way as I walk in
Your favor all the days of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.
—
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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