August 10, 2012

Battles

No matter if the battle is large or small God always wins.

Read: I Samuel 14:6

6 “Let’s go across to the outpost of those pagans,” Jonathan said to his armor bearer. “Perhaps the Lord will help us, for nothing can hinder the Lord. He can win a battle whether he has many warriors or only a few!”


August 9, 2012

No One

No one is a nobody in God’s Kingdom.

Read I Samuel 9:21-22

21 Saul replied, “But I’m only from the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest tribe in Israel, and my family is the least important of all the families of that tribe! Why are you talking like this to me?”

22 Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the hall and placed them at the head of the table, honoring them above the thirty special guests.


August 8, 2012

Don’t Accept Counterfeits

Don’t become delusional, wrapped up in religious trappings. Only God is God.

Read Judges 17:10-13

10 “Stay here with me,” Micah said, “and you can be a father and priest to me. I will give you ten pieces of silver a year, plus a change of clothes and your food.” 11 The Levite agreed to this, and the young man became like one of Micah’s sons.

12 So Micah installed the Levite as his personal priest, and he lived in Micah’s house. 13 “I know the Lord will bless me now,” Micah said, “because I have a Levite serving as my priest.”


August 7, 2012

Peer Pressure

Be who you are. Stand firm in your own convictions and don’t let Peer Pressure persuade you to go the wrong way.

Read: I Samuel 15:24

24 Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the Lord’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded.


August 6, 2012

Walk Away

When situations get too intense just walk away.

Read: Proverbs 20:3

3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.


August 5, 2012

Keep the Peace

You keep the peace. Leave getting even to God.

Read: Proverbs 20:22

22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.


August 4, 2012

Believe

This is my gift to you on my birthday. For those who believe God, all will go well with you.

Read: Isaiah 3:10-11

10 Tell the godly that all will be well for them.
They will enjoy the rich reward they have earned!
11 But the wicked are doomed,
for they will get exactly what they deserve.


August 3, 2012

Good Judgement

Dealing with friends and money takes good judgement.

Read: Proverbs 17:18

18 It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt
or put up security for a friend.


August 2, 2012

Live

Live your life one day at a time.

Read: Matthew 6:34

34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.


August 1, 2012

Keep Loving

Don’t focus on your friends faults . Forgive and keep on loving .

Read: Proverbs 17:9

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