Good
will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs
with justice.
Psalm
112:5
New
International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE
We
are pushed by our culture, and often by our own greed, to look for an angle, to
get the upper hand, to try to use others for our own benefit. We are reminded
today that our benefit is only found when we benefit and bless others.
MY PRAYER
Oh
God, you have been so gracious to me. May I reflect your graciousness to others
today in all I say and do. Through Jesus I ask it. Amen.
WHEN TO TURN AWAY
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Turn
my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.”
(Psalm
119:37, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD
In
order to live the life of victory God has promised, you have to be very
selective about what you give your time and attention to. You have to recognize
which thoughts to ignore, which comments to ignore, and sometimes, which people
to ignore. Every “battle” that comes across your path is not a battle that
you’re supposed to fight. Many battles are simply distractions to try to lure
you off course. If that battle is not between you and your God-given destiny,
it’s a battle you should ignore.
Many
people get thrown off course because they are always trying to straighten
everyone else out or win their approval. But if that’s your focus, you are
wasting valuable time and energy that you should be using to pursue your
dreams. Turn away from that distraction! You don’t need the approval of
everyone around you; you only need God’s approval!
Friend,
it’s very freeing when you realize you don’t have to fight every battle. You
don’t have to straighten people out. You don’t have to pay somebody back.
Instead, focus on what matters, focus on God and His Word so you can live in
peace and happiness every day of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father,
thank You for ordering my steps. Thank You for planning good things for me.
Help me to discern the things I should ignore. Help me to avoid distractions as
I focus my heart and mind on You today in Jesus’ name. Amen.
—
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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Jayson
Cabrera Gali
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