September 30, 2011

Humble

You can’t be prideful and get the help you need. Humble yourself.

Read: James 4:17

10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.


September 29, 2011

Good Judgement

Do not overextend yourself to others when you can’t afford too.

Read: Proverbs 17:18

18 It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt or put up
security for a friend. 21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.


September 28, 2011

Repay

Never repay good with evil.

Read: Proverbs 17:13

13 If you repay good with evil, evil will never leave your house.


September 27, 2011

Move On

Dwelling on a wrong done to you is not productive. Forgive and move on.

Read: Proverbs 17:9

9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.


September 26, 2011

Appreciate Life

Stop being too busy and appreciate the good things that are around you.

Read: Ecclesiastes 5:18-19

18 Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It
is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the
sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their
lot in life. 19 And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God
and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept
your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.


September 25, 2011

Be Real

Now is the time to be real. This is no time to play games.

Read: Ecclesiastes 5:7

7 Talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities.
Fear God instead.


September 24, 2011

Keep It

When you make a promise to God by saying “I’m going to. . .,” be sure to keep it. Do not make promises you can’t keep.

Read: Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
4 When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following
through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises
you make to him. 5 It is better to say nothing than to make a
promise and not keep it.


September 23, 2011

Take Your Time

Don’t say too much and do not be hasty when you decide to approach God. Approach Him with respect.

Read: Ecclesiastes 5:2

2 Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters
before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth.
So let your words be few.


September 22, 2011

Balance

You can accomplish your work and goals by including essential times of refreshing and leisure. Balance your life.

Read: Proverbs 21:21
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.


September 21, 2011

Ideal Framework

When you are in an impossible situation, that’s the ideal framework for God to work things out for you.

Read: Exodus 14:13

13 But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again.